This Blog Needs a New Address

There are no longer just three little monkeys going through life with us.  The original three have been joined by a fourth, who is perhaps the biggest monkey of them all!  (Well, by stature, he is the smallest monkey of them all.)  Elijah is growing up so fast!  I can't get over how quickly everything is going with him.  He said his first sentence yesterday, "Where's Mama?"  Before we know it he'll be packing his back pack for kindergarten, and then what.......college?  He climbs on everything and I think his favourite activity is emptying out the kitchen cabinets.

Benjamin is getting so grown up.  He is a passionate little fellow.  He feels things strongly and he is generous with his affections.  He remembers almost everything he hears and repeats things at funny moments.  You have to be very careful what you say around him!

Emily is still a sweetheart.  She is well-liked by everyone.  She loves school and her teacher.  She plays with her baby dolls and loves art.

Jayson is our family naturalist.  He memorizes details about plants and animals and likes to teach his parents and siblings what he's learning.  His favourite classes at school (except for recess and gym) are science and music.  Our school has a fantastic music teacher who is such a blessing.  I love that he is teaching our kids a passion for music.

As for us, Wes is busy working on his Masters.  His new hobby is called homework!  He is loving school so far.  I'm just busy keeping up with Elijah.  At the end of the day we all crash! Christy

Baby Pool #4

Hello it's been a while!
Here are the guesses so far for our baby pool for our fourth little one! (I'm guessing that this means we'll have to change our blog address)    :)

If you want to enter let us know.  The baby is due June 4th, 2012.


Baby Pool 2012
May 20th - boy - 7lbs 11oz - Uncle Jonathan
May 21st - girl - 7lbs 10oz - Grammie Em
May 25th - boy - 8lbs 2oz - Auntie Teri
May 27th - girl - 8lbs 3oz - Daddy Wes
May 28th - boy - 8lbs 3oz - Mama Christy
May 30th -girl - 7lbs 5oz - Auntie Jen
June 2nd - girl - 8lbs 0oz - Auntie Karin

Kindergarten Girl

Emily had her first day of full day kindergarten yesterday.  She was so excited she jumped out of the car and ran to the door with barely a wave for her dad and me.  We followed her inside and she found herself a place on the carpet and waved frantically for us to leave.  She is eager to learn and make new friends.  Not even an ounce of shyness or nerves.  Gregarious Emily will do just fine at school.

Christy

Backyard Birdwatching

Camp

Our kids had a blast at camp.  They have inherited their mother's thrill genes and had no fear of the zip line and jungle swing that some of the teenagers were too nervous to attempt.  Even Benjamin was so disappointed he realized wasn't going to  have a turn. Wes did an amazing speaking job and the teens all responded really well.  It was a great week!   Here are some photos.

Rock Climbing

Zip Line

Playing Wide Games

Christy

Conversation With Jayson

"Need some help Jayson?"

"No, I'm getting the hank of it."

Too cute to correct!

Christy

First Tooth

Yes, Jayson has lost his first tooth.  I think another one is close to falling out too.
He pulled it out himself!  (He's also proud of himself for doing it... so am I!)

The Fairy even found him on vacation.  What a gal, eh?

Wes