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So we did some Autumn pics yesterday and here are our favorites:
Aaaah. The dog pile. Poor Solomon had to be bribed with a doughnut for this pose. "And not a plain circle kind, Mom, one of the nice long guys with the goop inside!" The kid knows how to bargain.
...my little pumpkins. Malachi looks a bit underwhelmed, but the other 2 are darling. I've come to the conclusion that getting a shot with all 3 of them at their best is outright impossible.
...playing in the leaves. Now, we came in on this particular day because we received a flyer in the mail advertising the "Beautiful new fall background complete with country fence and pumpkin props!!" Yeah. They sent the flyer out too soon and the country fence was yet to be assembled. They will have it ready next week. You know, right when Solomon will inevitably catch his first cold of the season, then share it with Rayna 2 days later, who will then finally be doing better the night before Malachi wakes up miserable? That next week? Yeah. Take the stinkin' pictures.
...and the "attitude" shot. These looks complimentary of the photographer saying, "Now cross your arms and pretend Mommy just said, 'Eat your broccoli then go clean your room!'" Needless to say, I didn't order any of this pose as I have adequate access to these looks whenever I want. It is nice to have them documented, though. Just for the days when I ponder adopting 6 more...
We were feeling a little spent as naptime was rolling around, so we decided to cuddle in and peruse a classic. Spider Man's a classic, right?
Every time Mom takes us to the grocery store I see these cute little lemon-shaped containers of juice and every time I ask for one. Mom always says, "No, sweetie. Those are sour!" And still I ask. Every time. Well, yesterday I hit the jackpot! Mom was pleased with the efficiency of our chore and school work that morning, then our patience and good behavior as we spent nearly 2 hours in the store. She said that we could choose out a package of gum (Kai and I are gum fiends). So, I asked once again. She assured me that I wanted the gum instead. I assured her that I didn't. So, I rode home with my long-desired treasure on my lap. Once home I un-screwed the little lid and took a huge gulp. The first couple of pics turned out blurry, as I immediately began convulsing and coughing in disgust, Kai laughing as he chewed his sweet, yummy Juicy Fruit. Jerk.I guess maybe next time I'll consider listening to my Mama. But no promises. Oh, and I forgave Kai for laughing because he went and got a piece of his gum to share with me. Maybe he's not so bad :)
A Note from Mom: Ok, folks! We're getting closer to "D-Day" over here. We haven't yet heard if we made the final cut of 3 families who will be going to court, but we have a feeling we'll get "the call" soon. Just a heads up - when we get "the call", I'll most likely post the "yay" or "nay" here on the blog. This will save me the torture of repeating "We were rejected..." several times. If we are rejected. We really don't know where we stand. Also, we will probably turn the phone off so we can focus on each other and try to (I don't even know how, really) begin to heal. It's going to be a rough time if we don't make the cut. Please hang in there with us, friends, we may require a bit of seclusion for a few weeks before we're ready to face the cruel world again.
A Note From Mommy: Swings and popsicles. Can you remember back to that time of your life?
...and Solly finally gets up from his swing and gives into, "Eh puuush? Eh puuush? Eh puuush?" What a nice little guy.
Ok, the camping pictures are finally here! We had a very fun time with our family and friends. This is the Tee-Pee Daddy rented for us to sleep in. It's a lot bigger then it looks; we were able to fit a blow-up mattress for the parents, a big, comfy spot for both Kai and I, and Rayna's crib. And it already had a full-sized picnic table and fire pit inside! We kept toasty all night and our little hut glowed orange up on the hilltop and puffed smoke out the top. It was really neat!
This is the sign that Dad and Mom put on the door of the Tee-Pee. I don't know exactly what it means, but it sure kept the visitors away nicely. It was almost as if people were avoiding the whole area....Huh.
Rayna with the bug collecting kit. Perhaps we have an emerging research scientist?
They had a really neat little play structure at the campgrounds. My friends and I were able to play nearby while the grown-ups discussed boring things. Later on we came back over and acted interested in the conversation, but really we were just using them for their s'mores.
Malachi and the stick. The stick is now in our living room. He's very bonded to the stick.
Even though they're 2 years apart, Ava and Rayna love to play! They both finally found someone who doesn't tire of the Peek-a-boo game they enjoy playing eleventeen thousand times in a row. Their mommies shout, "Hurray!".
Here's Daddy and us kids sitting around and chatting with the other folks who came. It was nice that Daddy could have a respite from work, school and homework. He usually doesn't have much time for relaxing in the press of things. Only 6 more months untill graduation - hang in there, Daddy!
