Summer....where did it go?

I can't believe that in only 2 days, my boys will be going back to school. I have never been one that can't wait for the kids to go back to school. The only reason I look forward to them going back, is because they love school so much. :) The last couple of weeks (after Hornet camp) have been tricky keeping them busy, without spending a ton of money. But fortunately, the weather has cooperated and we have had a lot of fun just playing outside.

I filled this tote up with water, so that Caleb and Elijah could use it to fill up their water shooters. Liam had another idea. LOL

S'Mores

The boys had fun roasting marshmallows. Don't mind Elijah's pajama shirt. He wanted to wear it. LOL

Ahhh, perfection!

More roasting :)

Caleb is smiling, but he really didn't like it much. Sweet things are not his favorite.

Jimmy came in the kitchen once we were done. LOL He did come out with me and roast a marshmallow though. :)

August so far...........

Elijah helping Mommy make chocolate lasagna.

Liam sitting in one of his favorite spots.

Jimmy has waited months for this movie to come out!

Caleb was more than thrilled to get the new Peppa Pig movie.

Poor Caleb has been dealing with Perioral Dermatitis. Took him to the dermatologist and we are now using a prescription cream. I hope it works.

It's been so fun to spend some quality time, just with my Elijah this summer. I love this kid! :)

Buzzzzzzz

A couple weeks ago, I gave Liam a buzz cut. Then Caleb wanted one, and then today, Elijah wanted one. I have to admit, that I miss their longer hair. But for now, I think they are all completely adorable, little fuzz heads. :)

Pics from this past week

Sprinkler fun!

These two love to eat outside :)

We celebrated Mikey's 11th birthday!

Elijah at the 4H fair

Liam got a new haircut :)

Jimmy visited the Jiffy factory and came back with muffin mix and this crazy hairnet. LOL

This dude got in my car and asked me to take him to school. LOL

Aww :)

Jimmy is so thoughtful. Whenever he goes shopping, he always wants to buy something, for one of the Smurfs (aka Caleb, Liam and Elijah). So today, when he went to the library, it shouldn't have surprised me when he came home with something for Liam. He rented Iron Monster and Sesame Heroes. He was so excited to put it into the DVD player for him. If, everyone had a heart like his....imagine what the world would be like.

Happy 8th Birthday Elijah

Last Friday, Elijah turned 8 years old. I can't believe that my baby is eight already. It seems like only yesterday that I was flying to Siberia, to meet him for the very first time. He was so small and so smiley. Things were not great in the adoption world at that time in Russia. They were processing adoptions, but there were also some unknowns . I had to wait 5 months in between my first and second trip. I was a mess. But the day finally came, when I could walk out of that orphanage for good, with my little boy, who I had prayed for daily and loved so much.

March 2009

Birthday morning. Elijah loves Dora!

Opening presents :)

Elijah chose Bubble Guppies this year. :)

Happy Birthday Elijah Nikolai!

Love that crooked grin!

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Make a wish!

Elijah has been such a joy. He is sweet, bright, creative, caring, funny.......I could go on and on. He makes my heart smile. Happy Birthday Elijah, your Mama loves you to the moon and back! You are truly a special gift from God!