Recent Pictures....

Okay I'm still working on trying to get all the vacation pictures downloaded so give me a bit more time. When finished I'll have 3 or 4 slide shows! :)

Here's a few recent pictures...Okay there's a lot more than just a few! ;)

The first batch are of Miss. Annika:

This is usually how Annika gets her hair done...sitting on a table eating a snack (this was at g-ma and g-pa's house before church).

Miss Annika made a "train" all by herself she was soo proud of it...

...and asked me to take a picture of it.

She got a new skirt. I made this skirt w/ no pattern and I LOVE it, but it's to big (next fall she should fit into it). :)

It's fun to make things for her. She loves it when I make her something new. A lady from church came up to me last night and told me that I was a very talented lady. I wasn't quite sure what she was talking about so I gave a hesitant "thank you" she than continued to tell me that she told Annika that she liked her shoes, to which Annika replied, "mom made them." Well I'm NOT talented enough to make shoes, but I'm glad she likes me to sew her things. :)

And now some pictures of Sir Donovan:

Donovan often has this look on his face! He's kind of serious little guy sometimes!A boy and his dog...

Donovan wanted to share his hat with all our readers! :) While it didn't give him much luck last Monday night, he still wore it to watch the game.

And I share this picture because he looks a lot older than his 3 months in it!

Hope you enjoyed!
Vacation pictures to come!

organization....

We are about to leave on vacation (well in about an hour when David gets home). But I wanted to take some time and get these pictures up before I leave...so without further ado!

The title has to do with this picture. I came into Annika's room the other day (she was being rather quiet and we all know that if it's quiet it may not be good) well with the help of her potty (the most use her potty has got) as a step stool she was able to reach her jars w/ her hair clips. Well here's what she did with them...she was working very hard!

Maybe she'll help me be more organized in the future!

Annika wanted to "read" to Donovan again (she loves doing this and he loves it also)!

Finally fits in his baseball caps!

And because she's adorable (and showing off the new belt I made her)!
Last but not least my favorite picture of the week! :)

Wanted to add...I showed this picture to Annika and said Donovan is eating Annika. Her reply, "No he's not, he's just licking Annika."

Happenings

It's been busy around here and will get just a little bit more busy as we get ready to leave for vacation on Thursday!! :)

The other night one of David's roommates from college called and asked if he wanted to get online and play a game.

Like Father, Like Son!
Donovan loved it!! I love the expression on Donovan's face!!


Annika and I have been crafting quite a lot while Donovan has been sleeping. One day in particular we made a "fishing pond" for her. She had fun playing with it for quite awhile.


And last but not least...doesn't Donovan look thrilled! :)

For the Love of Marshmallows!

Someone shared this video with me and I thought it was too funny not to share!! :)

Oh, The Temptation from Steve V on Vimeo.

I have a feeling Annika would eat 1/2 the marshmallow like the little girl in the movie and put the rest on the plate and expect another because hers was still on the plate. :)

Corn, Zuchinni, Kids, and Tomatoes

Yesterday was a busy day. Daddy had to get up and meet with some people and than head to a funeral in the cities. While mommy was home with the kiddos. So Mommy and kiddos got up and dressed and headed out to some garage sales (wasn't much out there). After the garage sales we went out to watch a boy in our church play football. He did a good job. Than we came home and the little ones took much needed naps! :) After that we decided to cut up some stuff from our garden (oh and stuff others gave us) so last night we froze some sweetcorn, zucchini, and tomoatoes. Here's a short video clip of Annika helping daddy with the sweet corn.

Also there was a mound of dishes...someone had to do them:

Next on the list....the bathroom. :)Disclaimer: Our child really didn't do all the dishes and we don't make her clean the bathroom either. ;)

Oh and Donovan just looks lost in this picture...daddy was talking to me and it was soo hard to listen b/c this is the look he had on his face the whole time. :)

Than bedtime finally came and look who conked out (w/ her blanket of choice) such a sweet girly blanket isn't it?!? :) She's gearing up for the big opener tomorrow! :)
Have a Great Lord's Day!!

Harley

My Bad Boy! Uncle Ben LOVES Harley Davidson's...so this is for you Uncle Ben!

Nursery Graduate!

Well it's official...Annika has graduated from the nursery at our church. She has been in Jr. Church since the middle of the summer and started Sunday School last week and tonight she starts her first night in Kids 4 Truth! She is going to be a "Discoverer" It's shocking how fast time has gone!

Here's a picture of her all ready to go (an hour early) :) Is this 2.5 years old going on 16 or what?!? :)



And b/c we can't forget Van-man

Peace Out! :)


And b/c he's adorable!