Update

Ok well I guess it has been about 2 weeks since my last post. Since then we have been busy. There is always the usual stuff... the comings and goings of everyday life. We did manage to get to our monthly space class. After this one there is only one more left... then I guess we will have to find something else to do during that time. The kids made space helmets and were anxious to try them out.


We also managed yet another trip to the park. I guess we are trying to squeeze in as much outdoor time as possible now. So far we have only had a few days of indoor weather, but with summer right around the corner it will not be long before it's too hot to be outside.


My fear is this is what my summer holds. Lots and lots of mischief... Lex decided it would be fun to put stickers everywhere... including herself and her sister.

We also made yet another trip to the zoo with friends. It was fun. People ask if we get tired of the zoo all the time. You know, the zoo is a VERY large place. With even one child it's hard to get through it all, let alone with three plus kids. We just see different areas each time. Plus now they opened the splash pad areas since the weather is heating up, so that helps too.

Anyway we are looking for more park time in the near future and we will be spending time with my folks here in a few weeks too, so there will be more pics soon!
Thanks!

Whew!

We have been on the go for the last week. Whew.
Last week we had a visit from the kids Grandma and pa Eastham. The kids had a great time hanging out and getting to know them. Tim cracks me up. The first thing he said (while looking Grandpa Eastham up and down)"Wow, your a giant!" I was practically rolling on the floor laughing. We all had a good time, and are glad they made the trek out here to see us.
Then just in the last two days we have had many appointments.
Yesterday started with the two older kids in the dentist office. Technology is truly amazing. The dentist informed us that both kids will be loosing their front teeth in the next 6 to 8 months... if not before then. For Christmas next year we may very well have both kids asking for their two front teeth. LOL They did good, and no cavities! Yea!
Right after that Erika had her monthly appointment. She is now up to 9 pounds 4 ounces, and 22 inches long. She is getting so big. I do hate it when they get shots though. I don't do needles... heh. Here are some photos of her all dressed up for church: It is amazing how quickly they grow. She smiles at everyone now, and I discovered at the doctor's office she will laugh when you play the "get your nose game". It was really cute. She looks for familiar faces and voices now. Namely mom, dad and her bother and sister.
Then today the kids and I attended the monthly class at the Space center. As usual we ALL learned some new cool stuff about the planets. It was fun. Lex loves the puzzles and Tim had fun pretending to be a comet.
We have one more appointment tomorrow, and then I think we will take Thurs. off and just hang out at the house. LOL
I was looking at my calendar for 2009 and it is shaping up to be an incredibly busy year. With lots of various appointments, sports, church activities and homeschooling we will be VERY busy. I guess it's a good thing, but I am tired just looking at my calendar already.
Anyway, for those waiting for me to get some photos printed off and in the mail... they will be coming soon. I am just trying to get some of the better ones to get printed off. :)
I will leave you with a photo of all three kids... Enjoy!

Busy day

Well we had a good and busy day yesterday.
We started out the day by going to the Space center and learning some more about the planets. The kids all had a great time, and did actually manage to get some learning in as well. There is a whole series of photos at my other web site, so make sure to check them out.
After doing all that learning everyone was hungry, so we spent some time at McDonald's eating. Then the fun really started as we spent the rest of the afternoon at the train park. The weather is finally getting nice enough for us to be outside for longer than a minute at time, so we took full advantage of it yesterday!
Needless to say with the weather turning nice, a new baby due soon and the holidays looming in the near future, there will be plenty of pics and blogs to keep everyone updated! So make sure to check back often, and I hope you enjoy hearing about our days!

Challenger Space Center

We managed to make a trip to the Challenger Space center the other day to learn about the planets. It was a blast. The kids had a great time learning about Venus and the instructor made it fun for all the kids. Here are some pictures: