This explains why I am so tired!

I decided to write down the kids activities. And now I have written proof of why I am tired most of the time. Thanks heavens for naps while the kids are at school. Here is the list:
Morgan - National Honor Society (includes: tutoring, habitat for humanity house, homecoming dress exchange)
-historian for book club
-weightlifting team
-french club
-peer mediator

Samantha - ROTC (unarmed basic drill commander, assistant supply officer, PT, drill practices, colorguart practices & performances, competitions)
-baskeatball team

Jordan- middle school band night (playing with the high school band at 2 football games)
-jazz band

Stuart and Raeleigh - Peer mediator
-band
-chorus

And we also go to Patrick's football games each week!

Whew!

No shelves needed

Addison has decided that the floor is better than shelves for the DVDs and CDs. Either that or she likes to watch us pick up her messes!

We love our cute little baby!

Addi is So Sad

Addi's face is so sad. About an hour after all the kids had gone to school, Addison started looking around for them. She crawled to the bathroom, pulled herself up, banged on the door and started crying. This is what she does when she sees someone go into the bathroom. I guess she thought her brothers or sisters were hiding from her. She didn't even want me to hold her. Eventually Addi did come to me, I consoled her and we took a nap.

Aunt Eileen's Blanket

Craig's aunt sent her baby blanket for Addison. Craig and I were both excited about Addi receiving such a special gift.

The blanket is beautiful. It is pink and white and hand quilted. I wish I knew who made the blanket. Thanks Aunt Eileen!

Silly kiddos!

Balancing a book on my head is something that I have never been able to do. However my kids can do it!

First Day of School

The first day of school was Aug 9. Stuart and Raeleigh are the only ones that I took pictures of. :( Both of the kids wanted Addi to be in their pictures. They in 4th grade. Their classes are across the hall from each other.

I think this will be a great school year!

Napping before dinner

Sometimes Tony and Patrick come over after church and eat dinner with us. If dinner is not ready right away, they both nap. So I had Samantha snap a picure!!

Patrick discovered that Addison will sit with him if he feeds her peanut butter icing!

Sleeping wherever!

Raeleigh was watching Addison while I was upstairs. Addison was so tired but didn't want to sleep. However when I came downstairs Addison had fallen asleep. Raeleigh was an awesome sister and stayed put until Addi woke up!

9 months

Our little cutie is 9 months old. Addi has two teeth on the bottom and 3 teeth on the top. She crawls all over and pulls herself up onto things.

Addison wore this dress to church. My four year old little friend told he mother that "Addison looks good in red!"

Checkerboard head

Jordan came home with stories of the boys wild haircuts at scout camp. Stuart decided he needed to try one too.

My friend cut this checkerboard on Stuart's head. He kept this cut for 6 days. (I shaved his head before church!) Stuart seemed to really enjoy the extra attention that his hair cut drew!