Life around here...

 I know it's been about a month since I've blogged last. But life as usual normally doesn't put blogging at the top of my list. So here is a quick over view of what we've been up too.

Playing some indoor football with cousin Olivia. They were so fun to watch. Seriously, each of my kids "football poses" were hilarious.

Sweet Ben. Oh, so sweet, MESSY Ben.

Hip Hip Hooray...Jake has been to school for 100 days. (It was something he's really looked forward too.

My Caleb is growing up. In this picture he looks like a boy, and not my toddler boy anymore.

Meet tantrum throwing Ben. Yes, he throws his head onto the tile floor.

He loves being messy and eating all by himself.

Still so cute!

My kids newest favorite toy the cousins own.

Ben loves to RUN to the shower before Alayna or the boys hop in. Seriously, I can't tell you how many times we find him in there....This particular day Alayna said, "Mom you need to get your camera, Ben is adorable. You can't be mad at him because he's so cute!" She was right, I needed to document this cute event.

Digging in the pantry...only means more messes! I found OATS everywhere and his diaper was filled with dry oats. It was really funny.

Ok. This is the funniest thing yet. Honestly I think my kids are a tad intrigued with homeless people. I came out of my room one morning to find this imaginative play. I literally couldn't hold in my laughter. It was awesome.

"I'm Homeless Please help! I'm Pour! Help!"

She does look fairly destitute I think.

I didn't even ask her to pose. She was in full on acting mode. The funny thing they were doing was each kid would take a turn being the homeless person and then the other would be the people with money or food. So they would walk by them giving them food or clothing. They role played for the longest time, over and over again. Then at one point my dad came by and saw them. It nearly wigged him out. The kids were begging for food or money and holding their sign. My dad said, "I'll give you something!" He pulled Jake up to a standing position and told him while dragging him outside, "Get up and go get a job! You think you can get things for free, go work, earn money and earn your way in life!" It was an awesome memory. Jake returned from being thrown outside and said to Alayna. "Let's pretend that didn't even happen, because I like being given stuff for free!" Funny creative kids.

He is always thirsty.

He ALWAYS has the best morning hair. Seriously look at that volume!

These are my favorite moments to find the kids LOVING each other. They were all cold one morning and wanted to snuggle. Love these few moments.

The kids favorite place to be. It's always a mess, but they couldn't be happier. Some pretty great art work and creative things are created here, and hours and hours of play. Jake the other day told me. "Mom, can this table just be the family table and not one of your "decoration" tables. Because we really like to color and do puzzles on it. And I don't want to move your decorations off of it anymore!" I agreed that my centerpiece and decorations could leave...I reminded myself there is a time and season for everything. The time is now to fill this table with crayons and craft projects! I'm happy when they are happy and keeping their messes contained!