It's Been a While

I know it's been a while since I've blogged when we put our pictures on the computer and see snowy day pictures. I'll back track a little. 

 Ashlyn's school group spent months preparing for a mock trial. They had a real case and each prepared to act a few different parts in the court scene. Ashlyn was "Barbara", the murderer, and she did a great job!

 Audrey having fun on a tire swing at the park.

 Nate is a great big brother and thinks it's pretty fun to be a big brother after being the youngest for so long.

 A quick snapshot after church. Not sure what yummy thing Nate was eating but it looks chocolatey!

 Anna and Audrey love going on bike rides or walks outside. Sadie is wearing her Shakespeare shirt from the Shakespeare play she and Ashlyn did with their classes.

 Ashlyn and Sadie wokring on a quilt for baby Tess. Nate caught the sewing bug and made two stuffed animals for Anna and Audrey. One was a teddy bear and one was an elephant. He also made me a pillow for my birthday.

 This is one of their favorite drawers: paper goods!

 Having fun on top of the fridge.  Anna and Audrey (for those of you still guessing who is who).

 Kiddos going for a walk.

 Our friends had an outdoor movie night. It was a bit chilly but we had a fun time!

 Stories with Dad.

 Oh my. Anna and Audrey love animals and reptiles as much as my older kids. How did this happen? I'm so outnumbered! I can't remember exactly how the snake ended up on me but they were so interested, I had to leave Rollo around my neck...for a little while.

 For years Dave would pile the 3 oldest on his back and take them to bed. One day he wanted to see if he could still do it. He could, but barely.

 Helping with the laundry.

 They felt SO FREE playing with their high chairs when they weren't buckled. Audrey is in the highchair we've used for all of our kids. Anna is in the high chair we inherited from my Grandpa Hatch. My mom was a baby in this high chair, so it's pretty special to have. I often think of my Grandma Hatch when I clean the high chair and I wonder how many times she did the same thing with her 5 babies.

 As I said, they are SO INTERESTED in reptiles.

 Anna and Audrey had the best time spinning around in Dad's chair at work...until Audrey fell off.

Audrey and Anna.