Fuzzi Bunz

Here's a picture of Addison and Brady showing off their new Fuzzi Bunz cloth diapers. We're learning the limits on them but are happy with them so far. Scott's not so into it, but he's not changing to many diapers either. I've always wanted to try cloth but have always worked so it wouldn't work for us and I allowed myself to be talked out of them. Well, now that I'm home and I'm using twice the diapers I figured we could give them a try. I call them the cloth diapers for those who don't want to mess with cloth diapers. No soaking and all of that, just rinse and then wash and dry. We're using them on a part time basis...not at night and not on days we're out and about all day....perhaps someday we'll brave them 100%. I figure if I save Earth from 6-10 diapers a day that's pretty good. I'm happy about not buying so many disposable diapers as well!!! I know a few folks that use this brand as well and they like them so that helped sway my decision to give them a try.

In the picture I promise Brady's isn't too tight...he had just finished eating when I had them pose so he looks like a pot belly piggy...that boy loves to eat!!

Girl Scout Hike

Reagan's Daisy Scout troop went on an hour long hike the other night. She was a trooper and did great. She's been a tad bit afraid of bugs and bees lately (it's driving me insane to be honest) but she survived. There were lots of tick and poison ivy questions on the way home though...good grief.

The ducks are back

Our duck friends are back in town. I think female ducks lead a pampered lifestyle. They have two males that cater to them and dote over them. The male in these pictures is very protective of his girl.....she rests and he's the look out. Very cute.

We've been feeding the ducks each morning and put out fresh water for them. They are loving the neighborhood even more now since the neighbors put in a pond last fall.. After a dip in the little pond and the neighbors they come to our house to eat and then adventure to the other neighbors to sit under their flowering crab tree all day long. They are fun to watch...as long as I can keep Brett from chasing them...he's such a boy!

Our other bird friends are back too. We're having fun counting cardinals. This year a dove family built their nest under our porch, but it blew down in the heavy winds we had a few weeks ago. We were sad to see their eggs smashed on the patio. In there place a robin built her nest. Brett noticed that one of her blue eggs was on the patio. We think a pesky black bird is the culprit there. I noticed mama robin in her nest today so she didn't abandon it, which I'm glad for. My goodness....who needs soap operas when you have all this wildlife around to keep track of.

We've also got some very fat rabbits that are nibbling my hostas, but not nearly as much as they did last year.

Brady

I captured a cute picture of the Brady monster on Sunday. We had all been outside and the babes were tuckered out. Here's Brady napping in the swing after his time outside. He looked so handsome in his little hat. Addison was tuckered too and was snug in their bed upstairs.

Lemonade stand

...or leonade as the sign says!! Reagan and some of the neighborhood girls put together a roadside lemonade stand last weekend....super cute. Reagan has asked me at least a billion times when they can do it again. They had a great time and all of the neighbors were supportive local buyers which made the girls beam with excitement.

May Day

While my sis and her kiddo's were in town we tackled May Day basket assembly. Amanda brought the idea and the materials and we made some pretty cute cone baskets, if I do say so myself!! We're so stinkin' talented and creative it's sick!!! HA! The kids had fun delivering their baskets, but did want to abandon their efforts and leave the recipients wondering who made such beauts, so they hand delivered them....it works!

Cousins

My sister and her kids came to town last week. I'd say it was so Scott and I could go to a funeral of a friend's mother, she might say it was to unload more baby stuff and kid's clothes from her house to mine!!

I have to admit, this time the four older kids stressed me out...not sure what it is, but when they get together chaos is certain...I think Amanda would agree....they were a tad naughty this time around. We did get a chance to go to the Children's Museum this time since Rea was off of school. Here Brett and Tyler are pictured making pizzas in the pizza parlor. Reagan and Jana are rolling balls in the ball room. Excuse Jana's hair, Reagan did it for her......I don't see a future in hair styling for the girl!! There's another of them all in the farm house. I thought this was going to be an awesome pic, of course Brett was a stinker....one is always having an off moment when I want a group photo. We tried again just before we parted ways...and captured a cute group hug!! Moments later 3 of the 4 ran off (moments after a lecture to not run off) so here they are....noses on the wall at the mall. Stinkers. I'm sure they'd tell you they had a blast, Amanda and I might tell you otherwise! Again, stinkers!