Guitar Hero

For Christmas the kids got a Wii. It has provided a lot of fun for all of us. Even the boys try to play. Jamie went on a long weekend trip a couple weeks ago, and when he came home, he brought with him Guitar Hero (with guitar) and Lego Rock Band. I saw the guys play this a few time down at the station a long time ago and never thought that I would enjoy it. Boy was I wrong. What a fun game. We all are enjoying it a lot. Even the boys play it with mom or dad's help. So here are a few pictures of us enjoying our new game.

Samantha

Andrea

Riley and daddy

JJ and daddy

JJ and mommy

Strawberry Jam

In early March we made three batches of strawberry jam with grandma. Andrea was pretty helpful. But, anytime you cook with kids, you get the chance for some great (messy) pictures.

Andrea making (licking the bowl) jam.


JJ making jam (or just licking the bowl when we were done) and Riley "washing" dishes.



Then they traded places, JJ "washing" dishes and Riley making jam.

Sigh

I don't know what to say. I wish I could say this was a a funny one time thing. But I can't. I wish that I could say she learned her lesson after taking her to a few stores and many people commenting on it (to her). I don't think it is. Yes, my five year old drew all over her face (and usually arms and legs) when she was supposed to be falling asleep. Is there any more to say?

Spring Like Weather

It's hard to believe that with the weather we are having as I write this post (cold, strong wind, sweatshirt and coat temperatures outside) that at the end of February when I took these pictures, we were able to be outside in short sleeves. So here are a couple pictures of the kids enjoying the warm weather in February as we freeze in April. I hope this doesn't mean summer will be extra hot or to weird. Don't be fooled by JJ in his coat and hat. He gets attached to them when he first puts them on in the morning, and still wants them on in the afternoon when it is warmer.

The first picture is a common occurrence in our back yard. Riley is playing in the car and JJ decides he wants it and tries to force Riley out. He is usually successful. Poor Riley, sometimes it is hard being the littlest.

JJ acting like a big brother.

The boys driving their cars.

Riley driving around.

Samantha on her scooter.

Andrea on her scooter.

Vacuuming

What do your kids do when you pull out the vacuum? Riley has always found the vacuum interesting, and usually I have to pull him off the vacuum several times. After I moved some things around in the house, I ended up creating a couple little alcoves. The boys thought this would be a fun place to hide. And since some one had the silly idea when this house was being built to put carpet under where the dinner table goes, I vacuum a lot.

Both boys hiding.