Balloons

Balloons are not my favorite thing. When people offer my kids a balloon, I actually groan inward. They fight over balloons. They get upset when they don't "fly" anymore. They, (Sadie) cry when they get smaller. In the end I have to sneak and throw them away.
Now I have a problem. I don't know what is worse, real balloons, or imaginary balloons.
Sadie says that she has a fake balloon. You wouldn't think this would be a problem, but the fake balloon keeps coming out of her hand and going up to the ceiling. She insists that I get it down for her. INSISTS! So I do. Again, and again.
How do I get rid of this one??
I finally told her to tie a longer string to it, because I couldn't keep getting it. I think she took me seriously, but what happens when the imaginary balloon starts shrinking, or pops? What do I do then?!

I'm Ready For My Closeup!

Bethanie has always been photogenic. She loves the camera. It used to embarrass us when she was little and we would go to a public place. Bethanie would try to sneak in to other peoples pictures or videos that they were taking.
Last night Bethanie got home from soccer practice and told me she had a great time. Sean told me to ask her what her favorite part was. She yelled out, "Having my picture taken!"
I guess one of the moms actually made a comment when they went to have team pictures. The camera pointed at them and Bethanie struck a pose!

That Makes Perfect Sense To Me

Sadie:
"Mom, for Halloween this year I want to be an astronaut... and wear a laundry basket on my head."

Soccer

Bethanie has taken up soccer! Her first practice was scheduled for last Wednesday. It was canceled, due to rain. Her first game was Saturday. Her first experience with soccer... was Saturday.
When the game was over Bethanie said, "Mom, I was nervous about it at first, but now that I know I am really good, I like it!"
She declared that she wants to be a soccer player "for ever and ever"!
Below are some pictures of my little athlete. I also included a picture of her coach... because I happen to think he is very good looking. (I think I might have a crush.)

Home Can Be a Heaven On Earth

Sadie has been really struggling with the loss of her Grandpa since we got back from our visit to NY. She clings to Sean every chance she can get. Literally. He can't get her off his leg, or back, or arm, or whatever she can attach herself to.
She told him that she missed Grandpa and that he was the son, so she was going to hold on to him.
Yesterday morning she told me that she really wished she could see a picture of heaven so she knew where Grandpa was. I told her that I had never seen a picture, but maybe we could draw some pictures.
Last night everyone sat down and drew a picture of what they thought heaven looked like and what Grandpa was doing.
Bethanie drew Grandpa with Jesus, Sadie drew a family together in heaven, Sean drew Grandpa in a white robe walking down a beautiful green path, I drew a pretty nature scene with billowy clouds and Grandpa kayaking down a stream.
Sadie went to bed without any problems last night and seems to be doing much better.
We have the pictures hanging up all over our house to remind us what a wonderful place heaven is and that we all want to go there.

Tarzan

Brady is currently hanging from the DVD shelves with one arm. He is doing the Tarzan yell.
I am not making this up.
Testosterone is an interesting thing.

I Could Have Guessed That

Sadie:
"Mom, cleaning is NOT my speciality. Junk food is my speciality!"

Easter Sunday

The kids weren't as cooperative as I would have liked, but they are still cute. :) Happy Easter! We are grateful for the knowledge of a living Redeemer.

Peeps

Brady is introduced to peeps.


Brady tries the peeps.


Brady tries to steal Sadie's peeps.


Brady likes peeps.

A Tad Sensitive

My mom got the kids the movie "Bolt" for Easter. Sadie has already broken in to sobs a few times since we started the movie.
When I started thinking about it, I realized that I can't remember one Disney movie that doesn't make her cry.
I can't wait until the hormones kick in! :P