Good Humor

Last night we had the opportunity to feed the missionaries at our house. Unfortunately, one of the Elders happened to have a blemish on his lip. The unfortunate part was that Jacob noticed. After dinner Jacob walked over and said, "What's that? You have an owie? You need a band aid?" He then ran inside to find a band aid. I helped Jacob get them down and gave him a choice of spider man, scooby doo, or dora the explorer. He chose Dora. The great thing is that the Elder had a great sense of humor about the whole thing! He wore the band aid the rest of the night and let Jacob take his picture.

Ga-head!

Just in case you didn't know, that is how you say "Go ahead" in New Jersey talk. This past weekend we went up to Jersey to visit my cousin and help celebrate her boys birthdays. They threw a b-day party and we got to experience a true Jersey accent. It was hilarious.

We got there Friday evening and the kids had a great time playing in the back yard. As soon as the water hose came on, Zoe got naked. She loves playing in the water!

I love this picture of Zachary. Once the kids found the trampoline, it was hard to get them off of it!

Zoe wasn't really sure how to hit the pinata. She was very lady like and tapped it a few times.

Jacob was a little bit better off.


After nap time on Saturday we took the kids to the beach. Unfortunately, it was a bit chilly and threatening rain the whole time we were there. That didn't stop us from having a great time. Zoe loved taking sand to the water and dumping it in. Zachary and Jacob playing with the dump trucks.

The boys all decided they wanted to be buried in the sand. We learned later that it was because that was the best way to stay warm. Poor Adam got soaked by a wave and was freezing.

Brandon put so much sand on Jacob he couldn't get out on his own.Zoe started to bury herself but this is about as far as she got.

We had so much fun this weekend and are so glad to have some family close to us!

Uncle Ernie

This past week my brother Ernie was in DC for a meeting. We took the train into Union Station and had dinner with him there. I don't know what Jacob liked more, the train ride or seeing Uncle Ernie. It was great to see family!

They both wanted to sit next to Uncle Ernie.

On the train. By the way, I needed a change so I cut my hair off. I think it was 5 or 6 inches. I love it!!

Aren't Zoe's pigtails cute. Her hair is getting so long...considering that she was pretty bald last summer.

Meet Peyton Douglass

We had an ultrasound this morning and here are the most recent pictures of our little boy. Jacob keeps asking me when his baby brother will be here and Zoe just hugs and kisses my belly. Seeing these pictures makes me realize how much we need to do before he gets here! Yikes!

A Great Day!

Today has been a relaxing, fun, quality family time day! It has been raining off and on all week and we have done every crafting project I can think of. Today started off with everything going wrong while I was fixing breakfast and I found myself starting the day off very angry. While the kids and I prayed to bless the food we also prayed that Mommy would have patience and a good day. I am amazed at how my day turned around! I gave up on trying to have a structured craft or activity and we had a movie day instead. I got out the kids tent and set it up in the living room with pillows and blankets. We have eaten cookies, popcorn, marshmallows, sandwiches and mac and cheese. Brandon also surprised me by coming home for the day at 12:45. The laundry is not done, the beds are not made, the living room is a mess...this is the greatest day! I love our home and the little family in it.