Armoni...Our loveable cat

Today the kids and I discovered Armoni dead under our back porch. He had been missing for five days, which wasn't really unusual for him, but the last time I had seen him, he wasn't looking very healthy. The kids were sad, and it opened up a great chance to talk to the girls about death. We buried him, and said our goodbyes.

Armoni was such a sweet cat, never attacked the kids, no matter what they would do to him....he will be missed, but yes, life goes on.

A few pictures.....

Our sweet, little friend, Elanna had her third birthday last week.....Happy Birthday, Elanna....We love you!!

Trying to teach this boy the importance of wearing a helmet while he's still young....guess it would help to get him one that actually fit right!! :)

Wanted to brag on my husband's talent.....he's been busy building this storage shed.....he's done an excellent job....it's been a lot of hard work!!

Ear piercing AGAIN....

Autumn, ready to get her ears pierced....she looks brave!!

OUCH....Almost done!!

All done.....I know she was happy when it was all over!

Autumn, Addy, Grace, and Randon waiting to get Autumn's ears pierced.

While we were in Tallahassee this past weekend, Autumn decided to get her ears pierced again. The first ear piercing was not a success, we ended up taking out her earrings because they had gotten very infected. This time we found out that there is such a thing as an extended post for those of us with thick ear lobes.....so that's what we went with this time....hope it makes a difference.

Reading Time

Just thought I'd add in this picture of Lady

My two youngest have really gotten into reading books lately. Randon has surprised me how interested he's become in books; really seems like it happened over night. He loves for us to read him books, and actually does pretty good sitting and listening. Addison, of course, eats it up, and loves to "read" him books too.

Just a few pictures.....

Randon thought he was pretty cool "sneaking" Addy's DVD player that he's normally not allowed to use!

It did, however, keep him entertained for appx. 30 minutes though!

Addy wanted me to take this picture of her....she's such a ham!

Addy forced this one too!

Wanted to share these pictures I recently took. Have a blessed week...much love to you all!

Home Depot Day

We went to Home Depot to get some supplies, and found out that they have a Kids Workshop the first Saturday of every month. So, Randy went shopping, and I took the kids to the workshop. They had a blast! They made a wooden box with a lid (really cute), and they each got their own Home Depot aprons with their names on them. Best of all, it was completely FREE!

Addy's special day.....

Addison wanted to bake and decorate cookies for her birthday

I tried my best to make a butterfly birthday cake....she thought it was pretty neat!

Randon was upset because he wasn't allowed to open any presents....his sister felt sorry for him, and let him help her open a few.

Addison had a good birthday. She wanted to make cookies and decorate them, and she helped me bake her birthday cake. We went to Burger King for dinner (and ate inside), then came home and opened presents and sang happy birthday. Two birthdays down.....one to go!!