The Beth Life

June 24, 2011

The Cousin Extravaganza

Last week we had our Kansas cousins come down and spend 6 days with us. My boys were beyond ecstatic. All together there were five kids in the house, and with Darrel gone most of the time it was just me manning them. I was a little worried at first, but they all were fantastic, and I think it's safe to say that we had a blast! It was the perfect way to kick off the summer. We swam. A lot. We ate junk food. A lot. We watched movies. A lot. We stayed up past our bedtimes. Not a lot, because this aunt was sacked by 8:30. But we also baked, threw water balloons, played dress-up, and cheered on Ben at his first T-Ball game. It was a hoot. It's now been a week since they have left us, and it's been just a so-so kind of week. In my opinion it's been way too quiet around here. Ben has played a little too much Wii, and Harrison has watched more TV than usual. Though, I must say their diets have improved a little. I think they've ingested a vegetable or two, so that's a plus. But, still...we miss the cousins.
Here is some of our fun:

Playin' Dress Up (A.K.A. Running out of things to do)

M and T were cast as the bad guys. Well played guys. Well played.

A and Harrison, were well.... the good guys. Let's just say they dressed themselves.

The Evolution Of A Boy Hit By A Water Balloon

"I've been hit! Everyone look at me! I repeat, I've been hit!"

Oh no, the fun is going south.

Going souther.

And we're baaaack!

Obligatory Family Pool Pictures

Harrison smiling into the sun.

His grumpy twin.

Ben, my little swim monkey. I have to brag that he taught himself to swim this week.

Watch out Michael Phelps.

Sweet sisters.

M was making sure the pool was sparkly clean. Us girls were making a fuss.

I had just told them we were having ice cream for lunch. I jest. I jest. They were actually yelling "Holla!" It's a little inside joke from our fun week. :)

Crazy kids. I love 'em.

Come back cousins. We miss you.

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May 23, 2011

Forget It

I have given up on getting a decent picture of the boys together. So now I'm just taking what I can get.

This one is okay, but Harrison isn't smiling and it looks a little forced.

Ben has got the side hug down. Phew for those teenage years.

Just some brotherly choking and forced smiles. Just what I wanted to capture.

Yep, I'm losing them.

And...we're done.

Always proud,

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May 4, 2011

Chubby Bunny

Today, Ben lead his brother to the pantry to eat as many jumbo marshmallows as they could muster while I was getting dressed. I caught Ben behind the dining room table stuffing them in, while Harrison just settled down on the pantry floor helping himself. It was quite a sight as they tried to talk their way out of it, blaming each other of course, with their mouths full of marshmallows. My own little Adam and Eve.

I guess they can stay in the garden,

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May 2, 2011

Daddy's Boy

This picture was taken a couple months ago, but I can't help but share it.

Love. Pure and simple.

Head over heels,

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April 26, 2011

Silly Sayings with Harry

Today I let Harrison ride in the actual cart part of the grocery cart instead of the baby seat for the first time. He was ecstatic. He sat at the end of the cart kind of catcher-style with his hands perched on the tail end while he joyfully expressed, "Woohoo! I'm speed!" over and over while I shopped (thank you Disney). It was pretty entertaining for the first five minutes. I should have told him to stand up with his arms out and shout, "I'm the King of the World!" Nah- that's been overdone. Regardless, it was a nice change from a tantrum.

Life is never dull,

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April 25, 2011

Easter

We had some camera problems Easter morning, so our day was sadly barely documented. Come to find out later, the camera was fine. It turns out that I just don't know how to turn a camera on properly. I think I even blamed a child. So this is what I was able to get before the camera debacle.

Bunny pancakes. A labor of love.

They like it! They like it!

The boys ready for church. If you look closely you can see that Harrison is holding a headless Obi-Wan Kenobi action figure. Nothing unusual.

So grateful that Jesus is Alive!

Happy Easter!

Beth

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March 31, 2011

My Little Village People

So, what do you do when a blizzard keeps you hostage in a tiny apartment for too long? Why, dress up your children like a flamboyant but ever popular disco band from the 70's for great laughs all around. Duh.

It's fun to stay at the....

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March 28, 2011

The Entertainment

Harrison picks up one-liners very easily, much to our entertainment (and I am sure to my public embarrassment in one form or the other someday soon). After just a short weekend with the grandparents, he came home delivering a spot-on impression of his Papa. This provided our family with hours of enjoyment, so of course I have to share what we caught on tape. Enjoy! (Note: We usually do not ask our children to hit themselves (or others), but again this is for the craft of impressionism and I promise you is true to Papa-form).

Never been so proud,

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March 27, 2011

Husbands in Training

We've had to spend some time at the furniture store lately- more time then my children would prefer. This last time they just assumed the position. Sorry, it's kind of a poor shot, but I am loving the crossed arms and utter lack of interest. Their father would be proud, and I at least I had five minutes of peace.