This week we will be taking care of our nephew, Adam, who is one and a half. We have a few fun things planned for the week. Allie is not at home this weekend, but, the boys and I thought it would be fun to take Adam to the library. Fortunately, we have a great children's section in our local library. The boys all played with the puppets in the puppet theatre after everyone had chosen a video off the video wall. As can be predicted, we came home with one Thomas dvd and one Scooby Doo dvd. Surprisingly however, no Tom & Jerry-LOL. We've had lunch, read stories, and played as well today. We hope mom & dad have a great time in Hawaii. Aloha.

It's been a looong time

Well, no I've not fallen off the face of the earth. But we have been very busy. Bustling about home. We haven't been traveling as much with Saj lately. But we have managed to stay very busy. The kids have begun a bit of a more formal routine with school. Which is going very well. Kamran is working on first grade math and trying to read. Jaan will begin working on Kindergarten math and phonics in September, which is right around the corner. Allie is doing well with sixth grade studies. We are working on Human Bodies in science. And will be traveling through time in history, beginning with the formation of Earth and the Big Bang Theory. Our artist of choice for August was Jackson Pollock and the kids will be working on a miniature painting of their own inspired by Pollock.

Fall sports have also begun. Allie has once again chosen to play fastpitch softball, she is really showing improvement this season. Her love for the game is evident. Kamran has elected to try his hand at tennis. He is doing very well. Jaany has chosen soccer this season and his games will start next weekend. He can hardly wait. Have a great Wednesday.

I don't know why I keep posting these backwards with the photos first and the text afterward.

Eventually I'll figure out what the hell I'm doing. Until then you're just going to have to take me as I am. :D

Enjoying fruit & yogurt The Popsicle Possey
More fun at "Dairy Days"




Enjoying fresh made butter...yummy







Love is in the air. SWAK

Making friends with the goats

Kamran's last baseball game

"lollipop eyes"
Me & my guys California Adventure Park Parade

Boys in the "Hoods"

Wow!! I can't believe a whole month has gone by. We have been so busy!! Allie has been away with Alex for their summer vacation time. They have gone to the Ukraine and won't be back until a week from Sunday :-<>

All of the kids are finally done with sports for the season, by the end I am so, very ready for a break from it all. I need a sense of "normalcy". Whatever that means. LOL

And so today, the boys and I went to a really fun event at Thanksgiving Point. They were celebrating "Dairy Days" with pony rides and animals to see. We had a great time, we stayed for about four hours!! The boys made butter, rode ponies, went on a wagon ride, fed goats and llamas, and so many other activities. I can't wait to do it next year.

Here are some photos from the past month of a few of the things we've been up to.