Happy Birthday, Matt!

June is always really busy for us. School is slowing down. Matt and Sarah celebrate their birthdays. We usually start our outdoor projects.

And our cars break. 

Sarah: "You know bunnies rub up against things they love so they can spread their scent on it. And then they think it belongs to them."

Me: "Ummmmm. My leg belongs to me, though."

 

Matt has been encouraging me to allow the children to help out more.

One of my greatest fears is choking.

Number 2? One of the children losing a body part to a sharp tool or utensil.

Soooo, here they are, peeling and cutting up vegetables.

I only had a small heart attack.

 And here is the choking hazard: corn.

Esther served herself, obviously.

The three amigos. They love this swingset and play for hours on it every single day. It might be time for another one or a bigger one because Nathan, Esther and Daniel are growing up quick and the fights over the swings are becoming more of the norm.

The suburban broke again. It is time for a new car, but Matt loves the burb so desperately.

We will see if it passes inspection this month.

Nathan got himself dressed. I love him.

This little girl is so special. Troublesome, but so special.

After confession on Saturday, we took the kids for a quick trip to Oneida Lake. It was windy and cold, but so refreshing to get fresh air and sunshine!

Teething necklace from Maggie and Rob because, Holy Crud, this baby boy BITES ME!

I'll see if I can find a picture of the damage he causes my shoulders.

Captain American riding into the sunset with his Lady Fair on his noble steed.

That huge maple tree in the back of the photo is my favorite tree on our property. Isn't it lovely?

The children hosted a Captain American birthday party for Matt. We had an absolute blast. Luckily, birthdays last about a week around here. So these decorations will be up for a while.

 

Happy Birthday, Cap.

We love you so very much.

You are our hero.