January 10th

Matthew was a bit dirty~ so Leah decided that he needed a rinse. Leah yelled at me, "Hey Mom! I have your picture for the day!" I have many helpers with this Picture a Day thing!

January 9th

I should have prefaced this blog that there were no children harmed in the making of this blog... we just like to laugh~ and we encourage our kids to make each other laugh. This is one of those instances.



Rachel had the night-time duty of brushing Tabitha's teeth. Taffy decided she didn't want to come to the bathroom~ so big sister came to her. Poor Taffy! ;)

January 8th

Matthew did not take a nap today and fell asleep at supper. Eric took this picture after laughing a bit!

January 7th

Rachel came in the front door and told us all to come see the mountains. Wow! It was gorgeous this morning! Rachel took this picture.

The boys were actually playing nicely this morning. It doesn't happen often~ so I got a picture. They usually are bulldozing each other.

January 6th!

Eric and I went down to Trinidad in the afternoon to copy Matthew's chart. We brought "the boys" only. They sure didn't love the drive (either way!) and loved running around the Social Services office. We got to meet some of the other Social Workers~ other than Michelle that we so love. These are such precious ladies who are taking care of some kids that really need help. Praise the Lord that there are people like this that will do the "uncomfortable stuff."

"The boys" with all of the social workers in Las Animas County.



Yes, we encourage this behavior! We got home in time for FAMILY NIGHT! Lots of pizza and game time! Matthew, on his own accord got the helmet and started to run into the furniture. Funny boy!



The whole family had to watch Matthew.

Matthew's nighttime rountine is to drink a bottle in Mommy and Daddy's bed and watch TV. He gradually falls asleep and we put him in his crib.

January 5th

Tabitha got bangs today! She came home and put a frilly skirt on and told Rachel to put a flower in her hair. She walked around the house then saying, "I a princess." Too stinkin' cute. I was taking some pictures and then Matthew decided he wanted to see what the big deal was.

"Peek A Boo!"

I turned around and saw Joshua with his car carrier. He loves this thing that my brother gave him! He plays with it for HOURS! He will drive the car carrier around the house and "pick up" cars (that he has very specifically left around the house) and then drive them all "to Mexico." What a hoot! I love having a boy!

Starting to fill the car carrier up.

January 4th

I saw a superb sunset out our back door. I headed out there to take a picture... got run over by the dog... & took the picture.

Sunset out on our back porch. So glad we live "on the edge of nowhere!"

I came back inside and saw my sweet Matthew eating a sandwich (he LOVES them!)... and had to take some pictures!!

Matthew eating his beloved sandwiches. Miracle Whip or Mayo... he says Miracle Whip!