We have had such gorgeous weather the past week that we have spent a lot of time out playing in the yard and the park. This is the most beautiful time of year here. The only problem is the ragweed which makes me and a couple of the kids miserable if we aren't careful to keep antihistamine in our systems.
The younger boys were entertaining themselves by being generally silly--Thomas by posing on the grass.
This looks a little bit like he was trying to do yoga, but John was laughing himself silly every time he got in this position.
Posing in frond of the mailbox. We are finally starting to see the silly side of John, now that he is able to relax more as in integrates into the family.
I'm not sure what this face means. Lately he has been showing off his tongue a lot. I love mums and have some really big ones I have kept going for about 3 years in the same spot.
Someone didn't want his picture taken. There is always one who acts weird when the camera comes out.
This is a huge step--petting a cat! John didn't want to be anywhere near one of these strange creatures when he first came home, and now he pets Guinevere and says, "niiice kitty." Our two cats are sisters, and the other one is named Anastasia. They go by Gwennie and Tasha.
The girl cousins were having fun with some toys Emily brought over.
Therese loved the toy minivan.
Therese loves the toy at the park, because she can climb up the stairs all by herself. She usually goes straight up to the very highest slide.
Halfway there!
John has gotten more brave and climbs up from the side. He needs a little help at the top but he is really proud of himself that he can get up on this thing.
The oldest two boys do a lot of wrestling. Usually the same boy ends up on top.
Even though they are complete opposites in personality, they are good buddies.
My handsome oldest son.
My incorrigible and charming second son.
Therese in her kneepads, showing the damage to her little soft shoes and her socks after an afternoon of playing outdoors. She would never let a little thing like damaged skin keep her from getting around.
Hopefully this week we will get the MRIs set up. Except for the ups and downs of bonding, we had a good week. The good weather helps everyone get lots of exercise and sleep well at night. The kids are so tired that they fall asleep during evening prayers. It is hard to believe that so much of October is over.
