J-I-L-L-O

Jill is a very delightful big/small girl.  (She can't quite decide which one she wants to be.)  As the oldest at home for most of the day, she waffles back and forth between 2 years old and say . . . 14.  She has always been very bright and loves to sing and change words to get a reaction from her favorite people - her siblings.  Much of her day is spent making other people laugh. 
As for being a helper, sometimes I wish she was a little less capable.  The other day she made Jello by herself. (I wish I had taken a picture.)  So, for dinner we had green jello made by Jill and fixed by mom.  Every morning, she packs herself a lunch along with the other kids making sure it has oreos and a Caprisun. 
One of Jill's favorite songs is "You Are My Sunshine" and if I could think of one word to describe Jill it would be Sunshine.  She most definitely brings brightness to even the dullest of days.

Fall Pictures

We took advantage of a lull in the weekend to take pictures out by the recently baled hay in our backyard.  So, today we feature Anna at 7 months.  She is a lovely little lady who likes to squeal, imitate loud sounds, and stand up on her own.  She loves her older siblings, especially those who can confidently hold her.  As for sleeping, she has slept through the night and she does take naps.  Just not consistently.  She seems to find time for slumber on the go.  I guess that falls in the #6 territory.  I love her bright blue eyes and her quest to overcome.  She really already thinks she is big.  So, happy 7 months, Anna.  We love you bunches.

Football

Only four more Zizzer games to go!!

Sam you have done a great job leading your team!

Lazy Days Skirt

It all started as a quickly bought yard of fabric from Walmart to ease a hurried shopping experience.  The fabric came home, only to be carried around lovingly for the next few hours, and then transformed into a lazy days skirt.  There was twirling, and dancing, and joy.  There was counting of Tinkerbells and claiming that, "The yellow ribbon really is sooo beautiful."  And then, as she walked by the window there was a moment of pure, sweet, jilly reflection. 

Zach in football

Zach loves to play football, but last night he got crunched.  I wish I had a picture of the giant who Zach tackled by the ankles, only to get tumbled on.  It was painful to watch.  I think the fourth grader was 5'8, 160.  It just isn't right.

Just because

Just because I love this picture and the little one in it.

More b-day

All of the kids either made Casey a gift or offered to do one of his chores for the week.
Jill got us all laughing as she chased Casey down to give him one awesome birthday kiss.