Mrs. Clark's House?!?

When Ryan and I moved here in the spring the house next door had been demolished and this is what is now in it's place.

Gorgeous Greta

I believe it is time to post a couple recent photos of Greta. She was rudely past over in the last few posts. 

At six months her favorite "word" is da-da! Ryan is absolutely thrilled. She's always a pure joy and literally a head turner. I can't go anywhere without someone being completely charmed by her. 

I have to add that Edwin took the first picture. The kid has talent.

Sweet ride...

We have recently acquired a new vehicle, a '09 Honda Pilot. It's got all the bells and whistle. XM Radio, leather interior, a little camera in the rear view mirror that pops up when you put it into reverse...quite the cool feature when hooking up the boat. But best of all it has seating for 8. No this is not an announcement that we are planning to fill everyone of those seats but rather that we have room to give you a ride now. :)

Ashley and Spencer are the ones that first turned us in the Pilot direction and we thank them. We'll have to come down soon for you to check it out.

Here she is:  Hard to keep the exterior clean with the construction next door.

Trambampoline!

The boys just adore the trampoline. It's such a great toy... they can jump on it for hours playing Star Wars and I can watch through the kitchen window while I make dinner.

Edwin is learning to flip. I have to admit that he's already better than me.  Sometimes it's a little lopsided but I'm totally impressed with his athleticism.

Smaller than he thinks...

Edwin loves playing with his older cousin and older brother. I think he thinks that he is at least 6 years old.

Last week was full of bruises and bumps for the poor boy. On our way to swimming he trip and scraped his chin and knees... yes, not his hands because he had them tucked into his vest playing "no arms boy". He would press the button at the crosswalks with his nose.

Then this weekend while pillow fighting with the big boys he fell against the marble hearth and bashed his right temple. He has a nasty gash and bruised eye.

The next day he was playing Kung Fu Panda or Karate or some kind of fighting game. Again, he was pushed over, bumped against Joe's back and somehow tore his frenum.(sp? the little flap of skin that attaches your upper lip to your gums. Of course I had no knowledge of this until he complained that eating was hurting. I lifted up his upper lip and saw the detachment. The next day his lip was swollen and there was some bruising under his eyes.

Crazy little guy thinks he's so big and tough.

Joseph Impresses

Last night was parent/teacher interviews at Joe's school. As some of you may know we put him into French immersion this year. I was much more nervous than him the first day of school... sending him to a new school, no friends, new language. But he is remarkable.

Madame Kanester couldn't believe that he had no previous experience with French. He is understanding and using his new language at school and at home. The other day when he finished vacuuming the living room he came to me and said, "Mama, J'ai finis!" 

Not only is he excelling with the language but he is also making many new friends.  This boy never ceases to amaze me.

Scriptures Edwin Style

"....when the light rested upon me, I saw two persons and ages whose brightness and glory defy all the scriptures  standing above me in the air..." 

Who doesn't remember a time you can finally read and realize you had no idea you didn't know what you were saying. No wonder it made no sense.