I Working

Little J wants to be just like his daddy.

So, he told me "I working mom, I working!"

Outside Work

What is he looking at?

Daddy had to cut down a tree in our yard that had died.

Of course he had many helpers!

After Big J and Daddy were done chopping it 

down, Purple Girl wanted to hold the chain saw.

Of course Little J wanted a turn too-

He was upset because Daddy would not 

turn it on for him to hold.

Little J did get to help picking up the sticks and

carrying them to the backyard.

More Fun

For Big J's birthday mom and dad were able to 

take him out (Baby J came with us too).

Aunt Book was happy to watch the other three for us 

so we could have this special afternoon with the Birthday Boy!

We first went miniature golfing -  indoors.

Then Dad and Big J went go karting as I watched and cheered them on.

Finally we went out for dinner!

It was a special afternoon and 

I do believe we all had a nice time.

Thanks Aunt Book for watching the kiddos!!

Fun Day

Happy 8 years!!

Here is the bookworm creation.

The bread is the book with gummy worms

sticking out.

New books for the bookworm!

Eight Years Old

How did it happen?  I know every mom will tell you that the years do fly by - they certainly were not lying.  Our oldest turns EIGHT years old today!  I still remember the moment I found out we were pregnant with him, the excitement on Daddy's face when we found out we were having a boy, and the amazing JOY when he was born to us!  We are so thankful for this child and praise our Lord for blessing us with him.

Since below is the normal way we see this boy 

throughout the day, 

we choose Mr. Bookworm for his birthday theme this year!

I make the children birthday posters every year,

so here is Big J's this year.  You probably can't read it,

but next to the picture under Mr. Bookworm is a little

sign that says "Silence Please."  With all the noise around

here, Big J thought that was funny.

Big J is amazing big brother to his now four younger siblings. 

Although he does often have his head in a book when he is not

doing school, he also takes time to play with his siblings.  From helping them

build with their Lego's, to building forts, swinging with them, 

and helping them use their imaginations to go to far away lands together -

He is a fun big brother to play with.

Of course, his love for books has also encouraged the other siblings in their reading.

Since they want to be like their big brother, I will often find

one of them sitting next to him reading.

His new love is learning how to play chess.  He has attempted

to teach Purple Girl to play as well - as he so wants 

a play mate to play the game with.  Daddy can play - but since he

works during the way, Big J would like someone who can play more often.

Just two nights ago, Big J went

into our school room and came out with the below.

(I asked him if I could share this and he said yes).

I don't know what prompted him to write this, but it makes

me think of this verse:

Yes,” replied Jesus, “have you never read,

“‘From the lips of children and infants

    you, Lord, have called forth your praise’?” Matthew 21:16

If you can't read what it says, he wrote:

We all know that Jesus is God.

But how can we know for sure?

The Bible tells us Jesus died on the cross to 

save us.  Do not obey Satan.  He is the Father

of lies and has come to steal, kill and destroy.  Read the Bible 

every day and ask Jesus for forgiveness and repent

of your sins.  Pray every day.  Do not disobey him.  Obey him and

instead love him with all your heart, soul and mind.

Love God.

New Swing

Aunt Book blessed us with borrowing their baby swing.  

Our past children have really not like the swing, but so far

Baby J will sit contently in it at times 

(which is a huge blessing).

This sweet little lady - Purple Girl -  is always 

wanting to take care of her younger siblings.  

Whenever I put Baby J in his new swing,

she turns the music on and starts dancing for him.

She stays close to the swing because she wants to make

sure he can see her.  She will dance and dance and dance...

and then let's me know that she is keeping him happy.

She is such a mom and has every desire

to take care of her siblings.

Thumb Sucker

This little guy came out sucking his fingers/thumb and

every now and then I have caught him sucking his thumb again.

He doesn't really like the pacifier, so we will see if the thumb

sucking sticks.