random update...

Since we only have one vehicle, Danny sometimes takes the bus to work if I need the van that day. When he does take the bus, the kids and I walk to the bus stop to pick him up. It is quite fun, especially seeing the kids run to Daddy as soon as he steps off the bus! Here is Shae posing with her shades on while we wait...too cute!!

This is from our most recent Ohio trip a couple of weeks ago...My friend, Sara, and her kids took us to the Art Museum to play in the Family Center. It was awesome (and free...bonus!!) The kids got to make a clay "sculpture" to paint, then they painted at the easels (I love Cooper's picture...He was so involved in his masterpiece that he was oblivious to me taking a picture. I actually quite admire his artwork...abstract and Piccaso-ish; he concentrates so hard and really studies and contemplates his work as he is doing it. I'm impressed...I need to start framing and displaying them at home!!)

The other day we went to this amazing Playground (which also had water fountains!) The kids loved every minute of the 4 hours we were there. Top, LtoR: Shae cheezing it up, Jadan and his friend Mikey climbing the "tree," All of the kids (Mikey, Jadan, Shae, Cooper, Kaitlyn) cooling off in the sahde of a giant rock sculpture. Bottom LtoR: Shae and Cooper going down "the willy, willy BIG slide!", Teegan napping in the stroller (precious!!), and Jadan taking a quick break to refuel at lunchtime!

HAD to post this so you all know what I go through each and every morning!! Shae gives "bedhead" a whole new meaning!!

After the engagement session I photographed yesterday, Jadan took these pictures of Danny and I... He had fun using my camera! It was my lighter camera body and one of the cheaper lenses and I showed him what buttons to push, etc... I was quite impressed, and we were cracking up because every time the shutter would go off, Jadan would jump a little and do a little giggle of excitement!

Here are my boys chillin the morning in our bed! LOVE this trio!