Grass Surfing!

Our kids have officially lost it! Just kidding...I think it's us (parents)...just kidding again!

Lately our kids have been "cashing in" their free time to spend it on the computer to play "Webkinz" or "Pop tropica". Well, Saturday after their chores guess what? They wanted to play on the computer...As parents we agreed that they needed a break from their computer addiction and get out and get some fresh air. It was a beautiful day!

If you have ever read to your kids "If you give a mouse a cookie" by Laura Joffe Numeroff, you will get the gist of what I'm about to say...

If you give your kids the idea to do something other than playing on the computer they will come up with another activity. Tia wanted to go swimming. Which made Jonathan want to go too.

They got their swim suits on. Seeing Jonathan in his cute island print swim trunks made me think of the beach and surfing - Surf's Up Dude! After mentioning that to Ty he then took his surfboard off the wall and set it up outside and took these cute pictures of the kids. Love it!

When it comes to sports - YES, Ty surfs too!

And yes the kids went swimming. Thanks McGills!

Veggie Tales madness!

Yesterday after school the kids wanted to listen to a CD that we borrowed from the library called: "And now it's time for Silly Songs with Larry" (Veggie Tales).

They were goofing off (laughing, acting, dancing) and I must say I found it very amusing watching them be SILLY. Hey, a free show while I nursed Joshua made the time go by fast. It's nice to be able to see and enjoy these little things that make you smile and say it's all worth it to be a stay at home mom.

One of their favorite tracks was #9. Endangered Love. They played it over and over...Then they fell on this one "Larry's High Silk Hat" which reminded Tia of the squirrel in the Ice Age movie who is always after the nut. Here Tia's "nut" is the TV... Sorry the footage is a little off I was feeding Joshua and wanted to capture the graceful performing starlet before it was too late.

Spotlight

Tia is nine years old and here are some of her favorite things:

Favorite colors? Pink and light blue.

Movie? Nim's Island.

Food? Lasagna.

Drink? Fruit Punch.

Friends? Morgan, Madellyn, Melissa and Emma...

Sports? Soccer and jumping rope.

Toy? Webkinz.

Song? It's a beautiful day (U2 ).

The last harvest

It's feeling like fall, cooler nights and mornings - Love it!

A few weeks ago we picked all the limes we could so they wouldn't go to waste. We filled about two buckets. We gave some away and the rest we squeezed to make Limeade (a family favorite) and we froze the rest (the juice). Sometimes I wish I had an extra fridge for storage reasons (hint, hint Santa).

Our lime tree's production gets better every year. We'll probably have to have Tia set up a "Limeade stand" next year and start earning money for college or just to learn the value of hard work - it's rewarding in many ways other than $$ (which is nice too).

Anyway we are going to miss the limes but know that our tree needs some "R R & R" - Rest, Relax and Replenish. As we patiently wait til next year we'll soon enjoy some lemons and oranges...I see some on our other citrus trees.

THANK YOU LIME TREE for another JUICY YEAR!

Jonathan's Favorite things.

What is your name? Jonathan Hampton.

How old are you? 3!!! (he shows me three fingers).

Favorite color? Blue.

Favorite friend? "Blaino" (Blaine M.).

Favorite toys? Army men, airplanes, trains and tanks! (he jumps).

Favorite movie? Toy Story!

Favorite games? Baseball and the Wii.

Favorite song? Sunbeam.

Favorite things to do? Clean up (? ok) and play Wii sports.

Favorite things to eat? Peanut butter/ honey sandwiches and toast.

Favorite drink? Limeade recipe! (he excitedly jumps again).

JOSHUA has something to say...

Hello!

As of Tuesday Oct.14 I am 2 months old.

I had a well being check up and guess what?

The doc' said "I'm a healthy big guy".

I'm 13 pounds and 23 inches tall.

Even though I'm healthy I still had to get those darn shots.

Three of them too!!! Such abuse!

One in one thigh and two in the other.

The 2nd and 3rd shots were painful.

Man! Even big boys cry...

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Vita' D, flying a kite and family.

God thought of everything!

Vitamin D is found in many dietary sources such as fish, eggs, fortified milk, and cod liver oil. The sun also contributes significantly to the daily production of vitamin D, and as little as 10 minutes of exposure is thought to be enough to prevent deficiencies.

Bag the "fortified" milk I'll take the sun please it's all natural!

Last weekend (Saturday Oct. 11th) we went to the park (on Lambert). The weather was great to receive some vitamin D, fly a kite and let the kids "release their wiggles" (something "Nacho Libre" would say). Ty played some soccer with the kids, Tia tried catching butterflies and I enjoyed taking pictures and watching "Baby Joshua" (that's how the kids call him, not just Joshua but BABY Joshua).