The Youngest Three

Right now we are in the busiest part of the the year. Jasmine's last day of school is tomorrow. She graduates May 29. The twins graduate middle school two days later. Here are some pictures from recent events.

The twins got new hair cuts, and Jasmine got her hair straightened. So new looks for all three.

The twins turned 14 on May 15.

For the first time--at least since toddlerhood--this is the first time Kaleb has been taller. In previous years Kayla has been between 3" and 6" taller. Now she is 5'4", and he is 5'5". Her hair makes her look taller, but look at the should height. We had to line them up on the wall and mark the heights to be sure.

This is the remaining kitty. Tyler is keeping him.

The senior classes here all go to elementary schools and do a walk through. This was Jasmine's walk through.

She also had awards day.

The cord is a military cord and the medal is for perfect attendance.

The church also had a recognition day for all the seniors.

Next time she wears the cap and gown will be at her graduation.

As I mentioned earlier, this is the one kitty we are keeping. Both mama kitties have been spayed. So now we have 12 week old Sorin, two mama kitties, an old kitty and four dogs.

Jayden, around 13-16 years old

 Travis, 6

 Sasha, 5

Sadie, approx 7-8

 Caspian, 8

Rosie, approx 2-3

Abbi, litter mate to Rosie

The next weeks are going to be crazy busy. Memorial Day at our new house the 27th, graduation the 29th, the twins middle school graduation the 31st, Tyler, Jasmine and me flying to NYC the 31st, the twins' 5 day camp June 10, high school cross country starting the 10th (the twins will start late), Kayla's court date undetermined, Jasmine leaving for her summer mission June 15. We also have to make sure Jasmine's college classes are set up for next fall before she leaves for camp. 

I will be updating my blog as these events take place.

Easter Birthday

I haven't gotten much posted. Mostly it's because I dropped my computer and Tyler dropped it once (he didn't know the backpack was zipped all the way up and the weight of the computer pulled it open) and the slot for the photo card is smashed. So I had to get an adapter. 

And I hadn't replied to comments because I'm no longer receiving an e-mail when I have a comment like I used to. 

Winter's second birthday fell on Easter this year. So in the morning we had an egg hunt for River and Winter at the beach as we have since River's first Easter (I think).

Winter came over in her sleeper and got dressed here.

Flying kites on Easter is a Haitian tradition we have followed since the twins came home.

Jessica

 

Tyler

Winter

Rick and River

Me

Jasmine

In the evening we had Winter's party at a nearby park. She was pretty tired out from the day.

I need to get a new computer. I, of course, let my crash and dent expire a month before the computer was dropped or they'd have to fix it. I currently have an ASUS. What computer does everyone have and do you like it?

Last Day of Summer Vacation

August 14 was our last day of freedom. And it was also Jessica's 27th birthday. So we watched the girls overnight the 13th and all day the 4th so Hunter could take Jessica on a deep sea fishing trip. River is in a bit of a difficult phase right now--very 2 ish, so we decided to have a backyard pool party day.

Winter ready for bed on the 13th

She decided to help me with revisions.

It was a beautiful day, so we set up the slip and slide. We made a popsicle challenge where they had to slide down and grab the popsicle in their mouths.

We also got a clearanced blow up pool.

We started pulled pork in the crock pot early in the day so it would be ready when Hunter and Jessica got back from fishing.

Then we had a game time.

Winter took a good nap.

River would have nothing to do with resting or even sitting while someone read books to her. She fell asleep right before supper. She was NOT a cheerful child when her dad woke her up a while later!

 Winter is 15 months old and a good eater!

27 candles

It was a good transition to the first day of school.

8th

8th

12th

Step grands:

Griffin 5th, Phoenix, 9th