We're New Home Owners!

We signed and sealed the deal this last week and the move began. I won't lie and say it has been an easy move, but I will say that I should have shelled out for a nanny! Oh well. Now we're trying to unpack and figure out what in the world is up with our sprinkler system and freezer that won't freeze. We kind of think the previous owners wanted the home that they loved and cared for for 25 years to go to pot fast, so they sabotaged it right before leaving - or maybe that home warranty might actually come in handy! Anyways, we love the house. Maybe my favorite part is that the boys' rooms stay dark in the morning and they all sleep until at least 7am! These pictures were taken by the previous owners with all of their stuff in it. I'd post pictures with our stuff in it, but all you'd see would be boxes and toys on the floor and dying grass in the yard. Don't worry neighbors, we're working on the grass situation.

We're Proud Parents Again!

What a wonderful Mother's Day surprise! As we were eating our breakfast Joshua noticed some movement in the jar and we were able to watch as our darling Gravy came out of his (or her) chrysalis and was in fact a beautiful butterfly. However, not all creatures are born with perfect bodies and neither was our Gravy. He (or she) has one wing that did not develop fully, which inhibits his (or her) flight. Should we still send it out into the wild? We don't know.

The Annual Camping Trip

Fun times were had by all! This was Scotland's first campout and I would not say he loved sleeping, but he did love to eat the dirt and play with the kids. He spent much of his time in his high chair. Next time will be much better because he should be able to walk by then. Madison led the boys in all sorts of animal games and joined Joshua and German on a hike up a steep mountain. Thankfully, Treasure did not go into labor!

Our First Family Pet... Gravy

Week 1

Week 2

Last week we were given the opportunity of raising one very fine caterpillar. Since his adoption into our family he has grown tremendously and has officially begun the process of growing his chrysalis (formerly known as a cocoon). We'll post more pictures as he (or she) continues to transforms and eventually, in about 10-13 days, becomes a beautiful butterfly.

Note to mothers: this is really the ideal pet. It is self contained in this little plastic cup - no feeding, no poop to clean up, and you don't even have to change it's water. Plus, in two weeks we say our good-byes and he flies away to go and find more of his kind. I love an easy commitment! Oh yeah, can you guess what I was preparing as we named this little darling?