farm visits

We may not have a farm but we can dream. So when we need to dream we head over to see Farmer Dick at the Flying J farm or Scarlet at Payne Family Farm (for my goat fix). Milo looking for the calves

Casie and chicken #7

the chickens were very scared so to catch one, Germ would go noodlin'. if he put his fingers in the grass and moved them around they would come running. We started calling him the chicken whisperer!

caught one!tired and hot kids on a July day.

twins! love them!

more summer fun

Casie up high at the downtown metro park

Milo up high too!

Milo and his Carter tool belt

Milo in heaven riding with his cousin Marcus

Creekin with the family in the Scioto. lookin' for crawfish and cool rocks.

Summer Updates

I am slacking on family pictures on here! some fun updates... Milo lost his fear of water! Look out below!

Casie and Milo went to Indian Village summer camp the 2nd week of July. and LOVED it. They were sooo hot and cover in filth, but in heaven everyday. Here Casie shows off her camps nature camp hide out

Milo's secret nature camp hide out
Hanging out in the living room of the secret hide out!

after camp one day we raced over to the Lego store where they let Lego fans make a little something once a month. guess the shapeof the month?

goofy boys

They say it takes a village...

But in reality, it takes an army to get Gus to go to sleep!

they humored me for a moment after thanksgiving dinner,
then went right back to the DS game!

Found out what to put under the tree this year instead of toys!

Germ had to cut a barrel in half last week for a project. Who needs toys. they turned these guys into boats and tanks in no time!Casie looks like one of those Chinese dragons in the Chinese New Year parade!

simplicity

Don't be a hater. I know you are envoius of Milo's new jet.

It even comes with it's own "don't ever push this" button,
and his own cannon (that the dog just ate an hour ago)

He played in this box for hours shooting at the bad guys,
flying all around the world. All from a box.

I wish life would continue to be as simple as a cardboard box.
Or atleast that people would allow their imaginations to continue to be this expressive and simple.

Speaking of simple things in life. the kids LOVE the leaves right now.

We have been collecting leaves for our garden from neighbors to pack down on the garden beds. (got some? bring them over!)
So you know who has to play in them first.
yes we found leaves in every bit of our clothes!

but that is what makes it so fun they say

Halloween Fun 2009!

The boys played around Thursday before Trick or Treat. Gus was in love with the halloween Snoopy. He kept barking like a dog and kissing his nose.

Little Miss Zombie Ragdoll
Zombie Ragdoll and Angler Fish from the deep blue sea
Germ made Milo's Angler Fish fins.
Gedert's have a way with camo
Milo's eyes and dangler glow in the dark. super cool when it finally got dark.
I was impressed a few kids knew what he was!

Dad Skull and Little Zombie

Germ carved Milo's angler fish pumpkin

September Pictures

Casie at the playground
Milo, hold back the excitement dude...

Cowboy Angus

give a girl a sling shot...

got water? got boys!

School Starts!

Casie started 4th Grade today!

Casie was sad it was right after her birthday, but alas she is back in!

Yes, I am sad she is going to be gone all day, but then it is a blessing. They both need the interaction and learning process.
I really dont know how the home school moms do it.

"If there were no schools to take the children away from home part of the time , the insane asylums would be filled with mothers" - Edgar W Howe

Face Painting

I sent the girls out to finish making signs for our yard sale
and lemonade stand last weekend.
When told to clean up and come in, this is what I found! lol