May Storms

This month (and maybe in April, too, but my memory is failing me here), we've had some really unusualy weather for Eastern Washington. We had a great thunder and hail storm one night and the kids (not baby Jacob) and I even got out for a few, VERY BRIEF seconds to dance in the hail. They were giggling like crazy and their giggles are something Joe and I will never forget. This picture is from a different storm. Faith and Jensen are sitting inside the dining room, with the french doors wide open, watching the rain fall. They were absolutly silent and loving watching the rain pour down and patter off the deck.

Mother's Day...a PERFECT day

Mother's Day was FANTASTIC. Before I woke up (at 6:30am), Joe and the kids had already gone and washed and cleaned out the van and brought me a latte in bed. Faith, Jensen and Joe made breakfast which we all ate in bed...all five of us. It was quite cozy. I was treated to lots of homemade gifts from the kids, painted pots, cards, paper crafts, a homemade telescope. All very sweet, sweet things they did for me. I got LOTS of plants for the garden and a WHOLE DAY of yardwork. You may laugh, but that's exactly what I said I wanted. The weather was gorgous and the kids played outside all day. We topped the day off with dinner at Road House Grill. Thanks for everything kiddos and hubby. How blessed I am to be called "mommy" by these three amazing, wonderful, loving, unique children. My heart is so full of thankfulness.

BUBBLES

Joe and I LOVE these pictures of Jensen. This was the first time he was able to blow bubbles himself and he was so concentrated. The first one was his reaction when one popped in his mouth..."Gucky! Gucky!" he kept saying! Such a sweet, rough boy he is!

For Your Viewing Pleasure

Haven't posted lately. Just getting back into the "swing" of working, watching Stacie's kiddos, and spending every free minute with our amazing kiddos. Will try to update later, but for now here are a few pictures.

Faith's Fantastic Five Years

Dear Faith,

As you turn five daddy and I would like to share some of our favorite memories of you over this past year. We love you so much and are so proud of all that you do. Here is a very rough, incomplete list of some of the things that make up you our Fabulous, Awesome, Individual,Talented, Heaven Sent daughter:

-You are "spirited" beyond belief. From the moment you wake up in the morning, until the moment you close your eyes at night you do everything with an irreplaceable zest and spirt. You are passionate about everything you do from your play to getting your socks on JUST right so they don't "bug" you.
-You are an AMAZING big sister to Jensen and Jacob. So kind and caring with both boys and so patient with Jensen, even when he's "wrecking your setup."
-You are such an inquisitive girl. Nothing gets by you! :)
-You love your friends and are always up for a playdate.
-You have such a great imagination and love pretend play
-You know all of your letters, numbers, and letter sounds and are wanting to start to put them together.
-One of your favorite things to do lately, is draw. You spend hours sitting at the little desk in the entry way drawing and drawing. We go through REEMS of paper around here, but don't mind at all!
-You LOVE, LOVE, LOVE preschool and can't wait for Kindergarten.
-You have gotten to be so affectionate lately. No one goes to bed around here with out a hug and a kiss from you!
-One of the weekly activites you enjoy is going to Cubbies. You are learning a lot and making some GREAT friends there!
-If you had your way, you'd always be right at my side doing whatever it is that I am doing. You are always eager to help and love to be in the kitchen cooking and baking.

Love you sissy! Can't wait to see what changes this next year brings for you!

My "Baby" is Five

More to come later, but here is a quick picture from Faith on her Birthday. Amazes Joe and I that Faith Elizabeth Rotter turned 5 on Wednesday. The picture is from her celebration at preschool. She'll get to have a few friends over next week to celebrate with then as well!

Any Guesses????