day 181

max lost his other front tooth tonite. i just love his toothless smile.

day 180

we took the big kids to the shipshewana fleamarket today then went to a hotel in elkhart for the night. we loved the pool and hot tub other than the saltwater. that was a bit different. good times with these three.

day 179

a pool party sponsored by the library. the kids had a great time for an hour and a half.

day 178

naoh teaching daddy how to play blokus

day 177

the size and mess of my kitchen is really getting to me lately. trying to have a good attitude about it.

day 176

naomi is a great little helper with marlee

day 175

a found frog in our backyard that has brought a lot of joy today

DAY 174

max's homemade shoes. he was playing with super heroes and didn't have the right color shoes so he got creative and made these

day 173

me, my mom, and my sister. this just makes me happy

day 172

levi eating his first teething cookie and i am loving how he looks at this new thing

day 171

happy father's day daddy. we love you forever:)

day 170

daddy and noah playing a round of mini golf at the campground.

day 169

my attempt at getting 19 cousins under the age of 9 together in a photo. it was a great day catching up with our family.

day 168

levi's sweet baby feet. swinging at the campground and lovin it

day 167

jadon, jori, and aunt maria arrived today from texas. the boys were sure to start out a good time running around playing lazer tag.

day 166

bubble wonders man show put by our local library. he was making a square bubble inside of six bubbles. summer programs for the kids here are fun.

day 165

last day of school for the year for these three. we had to get our yearly photos in the front yard by the tree.

day 164

these two are so much alike. max can be awesome at times at letting marlee "torture" him. they were both full of giggles and smiles.

day 163

day 162

marlee doing the rain dance

day 161

i have been sewing some bags for a friend. this is my disaster and piles that i have been working in and really need to clean up... the story of my life... cleaning up piles... good thing i love what i am creating...

day 160

cleaning out and organizing the shed with daddy. love seeing all the kids here.

day 159

marlee helping me feed levi today. she is in pure heaven when she gets to do this.

day 158

max drawing a beatiful picture for his teacher. i love to watch him draw. he still sticks his tongue out and move his mouth all around when he is concentrating on something like this.

day 157

freezing cold whitecaps game. we weren't prepared for the cold wind but we still had a good time. cotton candy, hot dogs, fries-all the stuff to complete a game. the boys and me called it a little early into the van but even though naomi was one of the biggest complainers she wouldn't leave the game til it was finished.

day 156

my honey watching all the radars on the tv and computer for the storms and calling our parents at 11:30 at night for tornado warnings. he keeps us safe.

day 155

max wrapped this snowman and note in a plastic bag and gave it to kevin and i. it made me cry-only because it reminds me of the love that i have for our children and the love they have back for me even though at times i feel not nicer than anyone or anything. i am so glad that he can see beyond my imperfections as a parent and give me words like this. i know we are teaching our children that love in this house is unconditional. this was a feel good moment and these words will always remind me of that.

day 154

this cool dude lost two teeth this week!!! we were reading a book together and couldn't stop laughing at the way max talked. some of the words came out so incredibly silly.

day 153

levi is 8 months old today. when i took these photos i was sure i was taking his 7 month photos. i had to call auntie j to tell me how old cora is to remind me how old levi really is. most days i am losing my mind:) sorry bubby-even though i can't remember how old you are i love you beyond measure...

day 152

spontaneous outdoor picnic and pool party with marlee and jack