The Boys

 

 

How are the boys these days?  I realize I am in new baby mode, but I have no fear that my boys are getting the love, affection and attention that they so desperately need...from one another.

Desperate is the operative word.

 

Pleasing the Newest Pernot

Nathan is very sensitive to "Baby Estow".

He loves to rub her head and kiss her and count and name her body parts.

He also loves to try and make her laugh.

It hasn't happened yet, but he keeps trying!



Yes, he is reading her a book.

Favorite page

Holding it up so she can see the pictures in the book.

Trying on all his firefighter helmets...still working hard for that smile.

Sisters

"How is everyone adjusting?"

 

Well, the six of us who have been breathing this air for 2 years or more have been doing just fine. Thanks.

 

Miss Esther is struggling a bit.

 

 

Sarah and her new (very angry) dolly have a strange relationship.

For some reason, Sarah is under the impression that when Esther looks like an angry elf, she is most happy! 

And, if she's happy, then we should take more pictures!

 

And, plus, we got all dressed up in matching pjs!

Esther is coming to terms with being "Number Five".

Adjusting, for realsies.

Honey's Camera

My mom passed her SD card along to me so I could see some of the pictures of the kids that she has taken recently. I am so grateful. My parents are incredible artists when it comes to photography and they captured some very sweet moments for me. Thanks, Mom and Dad!

 

Dressed in her Sunday best, Sarah loves the dirt pit/playground in Honey and Papa's backyard.

Reading one of our favorite books, Harry the Dirty Dog

Papa and Esther (and Esther's token squish-face, as she tries to eat any and all who hold her because she hasn't been fed all minute.)

 

Pogo Sticks are all the rage.

 

My Grandmother with my daughter. We love you, Grandma Schwalm!

Always the Alpha Female Big Sister

 

The trike that my brothers rode on when they were small. I think we may have an identical picture of Rob and Steve in this pose.

Scuba Steve teaching the kids how to make mud...or something.

 

 

Em and Es

 

Uncle Rob went crazy for Joseph's birthday and bought Star Wars Legos. He spent an entire morning helping Joseph assemble the Ewok village. It only took all morning because they had to fix the stuff that Nate and Tom were making. ;)

Fall Birthdays 2012