weights and measures

We weighed and measured the kids yesterday, so for safe-keeping, the data is being posted here on the blog.  Jill had grown the most since last year.  She grew 3.25 inches.  No wonder her skirts are all looking a little mini.  And, no, Ron and I did not participate.

Anna
Height  31.5 inches
Weight 25 pounds

Jill
Height  39.5 inches
Weight  31 pounds

Casey
Height 48 inches
Weight  44 pounds

Maggie
Height  53.5 inches
Weight  59 pounds

Zach
Height 59.75 inches
Weight  86 pounds

Sam 
Height  65.75 inches
Weight  109 pounds

Hay baling

It's not everyday that you get to watch the local farmer bale hay . . .  in your  own backyard.  We all look forward to this fall tradition here in Missouri.  We watch the farmer cut on one day, sweep the grass into rows the next, and then bale it into hay.  We thought we would be able to take pictures on the round bales again this year, but the farmer was quick to wisk them away. 

Terrified

What's making this sweet baby Anna hide under the computer desk and scream with fright?  And, yes, that is marker on her leg.  Just her daily expression of personal toddler fashion.

Just one of Casey's Star Wars guys. 

Casey turns 7

Casey started celebrating early and then celebrated long this year.  He had four days of fun and loved every minute of it.  He loves his birthday more than anyone (except maybe Nana).  It was a Star Wars filled, large cookie eating, giggle-filled birthday.

Castoff

A week before school started, Sam was at a friend's house and broke his arm.  The story isn't so exciting and he wished many times that he was actually riding the four wheeler when it happened.  But, 5 weeks later, and no sports to keep him busy, he finally has his cast off.  He started with a cast above the elbow, then was given a little freedom in the black cast.  Now, he is completely free and happy to have access to itch and apply lotion to a very irritated arm.  The doctor made mention of the ASU shirt, wondering why in the world he would betray Missou on the day of the big game.  Well, Sam has always had a little team rebellion in him.  Go Devils!!  (And, they did win.)
P.S.  I love Jill peeking to see the action.  She wasn't quite sure about the noisy saw.

Caught ya

more first day of school photos

Just a few more pictures from our back to school bash.  Somehow, Sam escaped, and the missionaries didn't want to show off their eyewear.  But, school is off and running.  It has already been a much better year than last year.  A little less crazy without football and adventures all around Missouri.  So, hopefully the good will continue and the bad will stay away for a really long time.