Partners in crime...

I told Emma and Ben to play in Emma's room while I vacuumed the house... I came to check on them 10 mintues later and I see this:



Looks suspicious... this is what they looked like when they turned around...



I guess its time to take away Emma's play makeup....

JJ Jump

Emma's class had a field trip to JJ Jump in Vancouver, and she had a blast. It's a big warehouse filled with bounce houses, slides, and bouncy mazes. I didn't get too many pictures, it was kinda dark in there, but here's a couple...we'll definatley have to go back sometime!

Here's her class- this is classic Emma- 1) she doesn't like to take time for pictures, and 2), she was SO SAD that it was time to go... oh, the drama :)

Our new way to burn off some energy!

We got the kids an excercise trampoline to burn off some of their ENDLESS energy... they really like it and of course, have already used it for jumping off the bed, doing gymnastics, taking naps, and putting on "jumping shows" :) Anyway, here they are showing me their muscles.. and they have homemade capes on (I think they were pretending to be batman and supergirl during their "show"....

Hit the Pause Button

I came into the kitchen to see why it was so quiet. Emma was sitting with her arm outstretched over the table, not moving...
I said, "Emma, what are you doing?"
With only her lips moving, she said, "I paused myself"

Wow, has she been watching too many movies???

what do I even say??

I hear the kids singing at the top of their lungs in Emma's bedroom...oh, i think, they are getting along so nicely....
... then I hear screaming and yelling...
Emma runs into the kitchen crying.
I say "Whats the matter honey?"
Emma: "Benjamin will NOT let me praise the Lord and its making me so mad!"
I stare at her and have no idea what to say... this happens to me a lot :)

Our new nephew, Charlie David Winters

On Monday evening, My little sister and her hubby welcomed their third little boy into the world! Charlie weighed 9 lbs, 9 ozs, and he's beautiful! I will never get over what a miracle little babies are...Congratulations Winters Family!

All of Charlie's cousins, brothers and Grandma's in the waiting room

Austin and Jack waiting for news on their baby brother

....and here he is, Charlie David!


Emma LOVED holding Charlie

I love this picture- Crystal just loves her boys so much..

The three winters brothers with Nana

The kids at Multnomah Falls

Weekend at Cannon Beach

We decided to be spontaneous this weekend and headed to the beach- the kids were so suprised! We took advantage of the awesome winter rates at our favorite hotel, and we were off... It was amuch needed little break, we have a big month ahead of us. The kids had so much fun swimming and combing the beach for treasures.. Roscoe got to come too, and besides getting sick from drinking too much sea water (I thought dogs were supposed to be smart??) he had a great time too... here's some pictures..



Haystack Rock

The kids go crazy when we drive by the candy store...

The guys contemplating the meaning of life... or wondering whats for dinner, Im not sure..

Roscoe and Me

Wow, my hands are HUGE

Our little daredevil.. (I just call her little Dave :) As she says it- "Swimming is my favorite thing in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD!!"

Benjamin loved the water this time- he tries to keep up with his sister I think..

5 minutes after swimming.. Ben fell fast asleep