Apple picking!

Today we picked lots of sweet apples to make pies, crisp, and applesauce.

First day of school

A little late

Pool time

Last weekend we spent a few hours at the pool. It was wonderful and refreshing! The kids all had a great time.

Knoebles

Last weekend we camped at knoebles. The kids all had a great time. We played at the park, swam in the pool, and ate smores by the campfire.

Hernia surgery

Little b had surgery last Thursday for an inguinal hernia. He did wonderful. Here are some pictures before the procedure. A few hours later you would never even know that anything was done... Except the 5 band aids where they stuck him to try and get a iv

recital sneak peak

Yesterday the girls had dance pictures

 They got to dress up in there costumes and smile for the camera

 Mommy took a few shots before the professional just in case they didn't cooperate

11 months old already!

 Can you believe that this little guy is already 11 months old!

 He is such a big boy.  He is cruising and almost walking.  He is 21 lbs already 

First family hike

This weekend we went for a nice hike at the west rim of the pa grand canyon. It was a beautiful day and we all had a great time

March for babies

Today we walked for babies with my mops group. The girls had a great time we had great weather and it was for a wonderful cause. A great way to end the weekend!

To nap or not to nap

This is how I found Brennan yesterday when he was suppose to be napping. He can stand up but has not figured how to get back down

Edible crayons

Many of you have asked how these cute little crayons were made so here you go. 

You start with pretzel sticks.  I used rold gold, but any of the thick sticks will do. I cut them in half with a serrated knife. 

Then took bowls of different colored chocolate wafers and melted them. 

The wilton ones work great about a minute and a half in the microwave and they were ready to dip. 

I then put them on some wax paper and let them dry. 

Next I printed the labels.  You can find them here or make your own.  I attached them with a piece of tape.

And ready to eat... or sell which is what I did for our march of dimes bake sale!

Outdoor clean up crew

Last weekend we cleaned up the yard and got ready for spring. The girls helped

What a catch!

Peas and beans planted!

Attempting to get 5 kids to look at the camera

As you can see I was not successful!

Happy Easter

Hope everyone had a great easter.

 We spent the morning going to church and hunting for Easter eggs.

 We then attempted to get pictures of each of the kids individually

 and together

 and a new family portrait

 Which would have been nice if someone was not wearing sunglasses