Friday, June 17, 2011

Back on the Grid

We're still alive and breathing out here in the great state of Kansas. Days are long, but the weeks seem to be slipping out from under us.

Blogging is slowly moving up the "To Do List." Really, it's more like I'm starting to get through the "Survival List" and occasionally making it to the "To Do List." (I'm actually not organized enough to have any sort of list, I'm just speaking metaphorically.)

Anywho. Here's a condensed update:

Benjamin and Samuel are growing like weeds. Ben's hair grows in a mohawk. Sam has two teeth and sticks his tongue out a lot.

Isaac screams at anyone who doesn't do what he wants, when he wants. He has pulled out just about every winter hat out to pull over his face and play Spiderman. His web-slinging sound effects are seriously good.

Anna has been earning pennies by throwing away dirty diapers and collecting empty bottles. She's saving up for a ridiculously overpriced theme park that I don't want to pay for. We talk about Kindergarten everyday.

Jeff threw out his back out brushing his teeth, but is better now. It's nice that he works in a hospital because then his co-worker can adjust his back on the office conference table.

Rachel is continually working on her metaphorical "Survival List."

We are all staying sane by eating lots of Pad Thai, enjoying our great backyard, hanging out at the YMCA and having spontaneous dance parties in the living room.

 Here's our favorite song to bust some moves to:

6 comments:

Kara said...

Rachel! I didn't even know you guys were in Kansas- are you liking it? I can't believe Anna will be in Kindergarten- what a big girl! You've got to be one busy mama, but I love your attitude and great sense of humor about it all:)

jillpill said...

AHHHH!!! YOUR KIDS ARE SO CUTE!!! I can't believe how big they all are. You are amazing. I can't keep up with my four kids and they are spanning 10 years in age- not five. I think about you a ton and wonder how you are doing. I also saw Jeff's clone walking around the hospital here in Twin and for a split second I got all excited that maybe you had moved here. Boo. It wasn't him. Hang in there and keep posting so we can know how you are doing!

wishesUT said...

I'm glad you're back on the grid. I need to do some blogging too and I don't have as good of an excuse as you do. Can't wait to see you in a few weeks!

Trent and Brooke Starr said...

Seriously! Such cute kids!!

Steph H said...

So great to hear an update! All of your kids are so cute and I love how different they all look, but still all look like each other. Such a cute family! And what a great backyard!

Jeff & Liberty said...

You deserve a milk shake and a gold medal. Heaven's blessings to y'all! Cute kiddies.