Hiking / Camping

It is that time of year and we couldn't be more excited. We spent last weekend with some of our best friends hiking with the kids and camping. It was so much fun. When you have 8 children, the oldest of which is 4, you expect crazy things to happen but I am happy to report no serious injuries. Yeah! I am sad to report that I didn't get any pictures of us around the camp site and camp fire, maybe one of the other moms did and that will come later.
We hiked in Turkey Run State Park and camped in Shades State Park. It was a great hike and a great weekend. The pictures above shows the 4 oldest kids Miranda, Jonas, Benjamin, and Karl.

Here we are climbing the ladders along the trail. Steve was good enough to carry Jacob when he needed to be and let him hike when it was possible.

Of course any good hike has a few big rocks to climb and the kids where not about to be left out of anything. (you can't tell from the picture but the rock is pretty steep)

Jacob and Miranda had so much fun. Jacob only got a few bumps and bruises so they are both ready to go for it again.

The real reason that we went this last weekend is because the Hafens are moving next week, the Prices will leave in about a month, and the Bluncks leave at the end of summer. We will miss all of them so, so much, they have been great friends and great support for us during this time in our lives.

We love you and we will miss you.

It's A. . . .

BOY!!!

Flying a Kite

Steven has been so excited to fly a kite with Miranda for months now. The other day I found a kite at Wal-Mart for $1. I couldn't pass it up. Because of Steven's excitement Miranda has been very excited also but to tell you the truth I think she was a little disappointed because in her mind she was going to fly on the kite. Never the less they have had a blast flying the kite together and go and fly it every chance they get. Yeah for warm weather!!!!!!

I Have The Egyptian Flu

Sick for 9 months then you become a mummy. :)

My Baby Is Four!!

Can you believe it? I can't. Miranda is a joy in our home and always has been. I love her so much and I can't believe how big she is getting. We had a fun little party for her on Saturday with all her little friends, we had so much fun. We Love you Miranda, Happy Birthday.

The line up of kids we had over on Saturday. Starting at the left David, Jonas, Benjamin, Karl, Leah, and of course Miranda.

She was very spoiled by her friends and unfortunately Jacob was sick so that is why he is still in his PJ's.

Happy Birthday Miranda

Misc Fun

I just thought I would post a few of the fun things and fun pictures that we have taken in the past few weeks.

Jacob discovered Miranda's sun glasses and he found out if he puts them on he get great attention from everyone telling him how great he looks.

We had the pack and play up the other for a friend and the kids discovered how much fun it an be. (they entertained themselves for 30 min while I got ready for church:)My kids love books! Jacob has discovered them recently and will come and hand us books then pat our laps to let us know that he wants us to read to him. It really is great, we love reading!

One of the best reasons to have 2 children

I just love it when they sit and laugh together.