Snaps

Elias cozy in the dryer, which he heaved himself into while my back was turned.

Abigail watching the boys play Wii, shortly after asking "May I borrow your bucket for just a moment? Please."

Adoring Elias

Inside the box house. The best part about taking your own recycling is having the opportunity to snag great, huge boxes in order to create forts, houses, castles, boats . . .
Photo by Shelby

Yippie! Potty trained at last!!!
Photo by Tucker
(who was asked to please get out just after the picture was taken)

Shelby, racing through the Nicholas Flamel Series by Michael Scott.
Photo by Tucker

Elias, being instructed to blow raspberries by Tucker, the cameraman.

Post-bath Abigail.
Photo by Shelby.

Jane, after a particularly messy lunch.
Jane is the darling we are blessed to have join us during much of the week. She makes life sweeter.
Photo by Shelby

Aidan allowing Elias to "push" him down the hill.
Photo by Shelby

Tucker giving Elias a ride down the makeshift slide in the backyard.
Photo by Shelby

Isabelle at the Farmer's Market.
Photo by Shelby

Abigail and Sadie at Dutch Wonderland

Isabelle with Mac, a charming yellow lab puppy who is NOT ours.
Photo by Shelby

Keats and Aidan with his Silly Bandz at Dutch Wonderland.