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our camera is broken... sorry about the lack of posts. we are planning to get a new one this week, and then we will be back to the blogging world!

First Day of PreSchool

The twins started pre-school two weeks ago. So far they love it and cannot get enough... they ask to go everyday (but only get to go two days a week)! Here they are in all there schooly cuteness.

The (not as good as the state) Fair

So on Saturday night, I had the GREAT idea of taking the kids to the local fair. You have to understand, I grew up with the state fair and I thought they were all like that. Not so, my friend, not so. Even though we did enjoy delicious corndogs, the offerings at this fair were meager and comical. The petting zoo was a joke, there were no cool skills (like logging or caning) being demonstrated, there were no outstanding cakes, and I never saw a caramel apple! I think in the future we will just have t make the drive for the state fair and enjoy the real deal! Even though John and I laughed about the local "fair" Ethan had a big time. We told him he could choose 2 rides. He choose "dumbo" and the Ferris wheel. We were worried that he would freak out at the top of the Ferris wheel - but he loved it! (The only one sweating was John - he hates heights). Enjoy...

The Newest Yankee

A couple of weeks ago, E started T- Ball. He has had several practices, but his first game was Saturday. So far we like it better than the soccer experience, but I will say the games are really slow. Is it just me or does the 45 minute game (where they barely made it through 2 innings) seem to be half the day. His team choose the NY Yankees as the team name and he took Babe Ruth's number. Enjoy a couple of shots...

Watching the field be prepared.

Ethan in the outfield.

Team in the dug out.

Up to bat. Notice how he knocked the t down with the ball... he's still learning.

This post is for everyone who asks why I don't have a recent picture of all my kids...

Last weekend at my parents we decided to go to a local park and hike around... one of the kids favorite activities. While hiking, swinging, walking and playing I attempted to get a decent picture of all three of my kids.... personally I think it would be easier to fly my bike to the moon. They hate sitting and posing. I have read blogs, listened to advice, bribed, scolded, and begged- but the Olan Mills experience escapes me. Maybe one day. Hope you enjoy the best of the worst...

Two Haircuts

Sorry for the delay in posting... I left my camera at my parents house and had to wait until I could get it again! I will post several times in the next couple days - so keep checking back.

As mentioned we went to my parents house over Labor Day. One of the things on the agenda that weekend was haircuts. Livy had never had her haircut and Isaac was way overdue. We took them both to the "cheap" haircutting place where you can just walk in. Livy's was great... and well Isaac's was not. But here is some proof...

Sweet Lady sat completely still and was thrilled to be fussed over... she even loved having her hair dried and the gown. Check out those smokey blue eyes!

This is fun! Her haircut lasted about 2 minutes- really. The stylist was fast and good. The best combination for dealing with kids. Isaac's was another story...

Here is the little man- sitting still and not crying. But, the woman was either in a rush or just can't cut super fine and straight blond hair (it shows every mistake). Everyone in the family thought it looked awful. So the next day we took him to the specialist...

Grandad's Barber Shop... aka the front porch. So now he has a long buzz cut - and soooo many people have commented how much he looks like Ethan!!