This is what happens when your sister won’t let you in her room, but you want to talk to her about Minecraft as you play.
Because we will be gone on Ben’s birthday, we had our own celebration today.
9:02 pm
Typical post-shower silliness.
Big changes in the Burch household. These kiddos are each carrying their own swim bags for the first time.
Sunday roundup.
Saturday chore lists.
Lazy Fridays when there is no school.
Ben and I stopped by the library today. Of course we read our books over lunch.
This boy still naps about 3 hours a day and if you saw how active he is during the day you would understand why!
Family movie night – A League of Their Own.
Ben being Ben.
Sunday roundup.
Morning artwork.
Evening down time.
The perfect pillow shield.
Ben found a new way to transport all of his loveys and blankets.
Candy trading continues.
Happy Halloween!
(Teague – T-rex, Kaitlyn – Elsa, Ben – light up stickman)
Today was a sticker day.
Trunk or Treat at the church.
Ben has a little problem of chewing on things when he is distracted. We try to make sure he has a lovey on hand so that he isn’t chewing on my couch pillows or his clothes…
Alex was my babysitter tonight and this is what that looks like in our house.
This boy picked out two packs of socks last night (3 pairs each in a pack). Of course he mixed up the pairs on his feet. Then he wants to wear two on on his hands. Sure! Why, not? That bag contains all the extra pairs because you might need a spare. Now we are off to take Alex to the dentist.
Ben got new socks today (he picked them out) and couldn’t wait to wear them.
I tried to be on top of things and take the Sunday picture before church – nobody liked hat idea (even if I did get a few smiles).
Wade was working on leaf removal today and Ben stayed outside all day “helping.”
Proof that they do get along – sometimes.
Ben got a little lost in the shuffle today, but he was a trooper and entertained himself while Wade worked and I worked the Fun Run.
Ben was so excited to talk about feelings today. He drew Happy, Mad, and Sad.
Ben loves the FunRun sports swag Kaitlyn and Teague brought home.
Today we cooked lunch this way…
This boy has been begging for Minecraft for ages. Today he finally got his own account.
Pumpkin carving time.
Friday night high school football.
Ben is fascinated with cooking videos. Today he was learning how to make a haunted gingerbread house.
Brothers being brothers – alternating between hugs and wrestling.
My sidekick for the day.
Hiking crew.
Today church looked like this. (Note – Ben is my backrub kid. It’s one of the few times he wants to sit still.)
This is why it’s really nice to have a “real” photographer take the pictures sometimes.
Ben being Ben.
In his defense, at least he was supposed to put the cone on his head for this game.
These two found a new game to play.
Magnets. Magnets.
Ben’s preschool director did a double take when she saw his footwear this morning, but I just smiled and walked back to my car.
Sunday roundup. (Kaitlyn had a football game to cheer.)
This is the portion of the day called – “Mom needs a break”
Family movie night – Avatar.
Somebody got a new shield today!