Mud Fight!

While Abby and Nick were up to Mischief outside, Ryan was making trouble of his own. Our scripture story book seems to be his new favorite teething toy. To give you some perspective, his head started where his feet are.

I was busy making dinner when Abby yelled, "Mom there's mud in my eye!"

That was my first clue.

Josh came home during the making of this video. Home sweet Home!

I should have gotten a picture of the tub after their baths. Mud pit!!!

Trampoline!!!!

Josh and I decided that we would invest our money in wearing out our children.

Ryan was less than impressed with the whole process and decided to take the opportunity to get in a nap.

The kids were so excited to jump on their new trampoline that they couldn't wait for us to finish. We eventually got the enclosure up, but it was too dark to take a picture! We now know from experience that it's no fun putting something together in the dark. There should be no question in anyone's mind as to what my children will be doing all day tomorrow.

Yummy Thumb

This sweet little boy has brought so much joy to our family. He loves his brother and sister, and they sure do love him! Ryan loves to talk, but he loves his thumb more. Of course anytime I get out the camera, he stops laughing, rolling, talking, etc. So, I decided to tape his thumb sucking/talking. He has hit a lot of milestones lately. He is now a very efficient roller and get places like a champ. He has cut his first two teeth on this week. What a handsome boy!

"Big Boy Bed"

Josh and I finally decided that Nick was ready for a "big boy bed". I'm not quite sure what our hold-up was, he's been able to climb in and out of his crib freely since about 15 months. Anyway, here he is proudly posing with "Teddy" this morning after his first night.

Nick did awesome last night in his bed and so far this morning is doing an aweful lot of big talking about nap time. Here's hoping!

Pre-K Graduation

Okay, so this picture should be at the bottom but, I'm just learning! Abby got to take home her class of 2008 tassel. This picture was taken shortly before Nick knocked the chair rail that's in the background off of the wall. At which point Ryan starts wailing and the whole room of people turn and stare at me. (Josh was conveniently in the bathroom)

Abby in cap and gown as the class marched out to "Pomp and Circumstance"

The kids were so cute, they sang "You are my sunshine"

Abby couldn't hold in a grin as she accepted her "diploma".

Our little girl is growing up! Josh and I were just talking tonight about how she seems to have done it over night. She is getting so smart, and she knows it too! Today in the car she said, "I'm smart huh Mom?" At least she's confident.

The Housewrights

Josh(Dad), Hannah(Mom),

Abby(5), Nick(2 1/2),

Ryan(now 4 months)