Rocks, Forts, Chips and Watermelon

The standing joke here when the kids complain about what is for dinner Dan and I use a line from a movie "Suck rocks, kid!" as our response. Well the kids gladly sucked rocks today.....chocolate rocks from Neighbor Joyce "Cookie".

We had multiple forts in place today......Kids love to build these! What a couple of blankets and laundry baskets can do.I love them because I can hear/see the imagination juices running wild as they interact with each other. I know if Bullet was alive he would have been dragged into one as well. :)

Chips......

with watermelon.....YUM!

Rub A Dub Dub Three Back In The Tub!

Yes, it is true. We got all three back in the tub! Ian was having the time of his life. Yesterday I knew I had to change his bandage on his line so I put him in the tub just prior to. As you can see....excitement! Note: that line is where his chemo/antibiotics go to eliminate having to poke with needles. It is also the root of most evil for infections.

On the Move

Ian is really taking off on the move lately with high counts. Last night he took 5-6 steps across the room to me and Dan ove rand over. It won't be long until he is off and running. You can bet your bottom dollar I will have my camera. Raising his head more when he crawls........

Sucked into the quarter traps at the mall!

Great Day at the Davids!

We had a great vist with The Davids (Petty). Ian loved the kids, the food and Shooter their lab!

Ready, set.......

Yes Folks......TWO WHEELS!!!! This boy is amazing me this month with his accomplishements. I told easton this is just the beginnging of FREEDOM. Freedom to ride to a friend's house, to 7-11 for a slurpee etc in years to come. When you can ride a bike you have your own transportation to take you a lot of places as a kid. It can take you to the Duluth Zoo to slide down the foaming rapids after a thunderstorm without your Mom knowing. Oh heck, I just spilled the beans. But I am sure my MN friends are smiling like it was just yesterday we were like Stand By Me with our bikes on adventures all over.

Schooling With Shaving Cream

Today we played, I mean reviewed our letters, numbers, shapes and basics with shaving cream outside. It was a very serious day of learning as you can see. :)

Picture Perfect Play Date

Today was a picture perfect play date with Aunt Mary Ellen. We had great fun together with a much needed visit to warm our hearts, tickle our ribs and capture our smiles. Not only did the kids have me following them with my camera....our favorite photographer was right there playing tag, hide and go seek and her famous "one more picture". We love you, Aunt Mary Ellen! It was so wonderful to see you and energize from your posititve attitude and love of life! Thank you for the treats!
Look at these girls having so much fun!

We got you!!!!!!

Thank you Tricia for the wonderful shirts. This one says "One Bave Dude" and the sleeve says "One Brave Chic Believes In Me!".

We absolutely love them!

Body Painting

We have never been the family to limit our imagination.....finger painting always results in BODY painting so I wised up this time with a bucket of hot soapy water and a towel for easy clean up in the driveway.


Easton has really taken to "Go Green!" Ian enjoyed himself as he also took in his on the go antibiotics.

An Artist at work.....Love the intensity, but love the creativity of the plate next to him.

This was Greer's giant meatball.

Ian was upset that he got paint on his knee, until he heard me say "It's OK". Then he was all smiles. Never wants to disappoint. :)

The day is done.......

Picnic For Four!

What a perfect day for a picnic. We had cousin Lauren over and camped out in the grass for some snacks picnic style.