Salmon Days Parade

When we were at the Home Depot workshop we saw Aunt Angie, Abi & Andrew. Angie told me she was going to take the kids to the Salmon Days Parade and invited us to join her. My first reaction was "no way am I going to take all four kids by myself to the parade". (Brad was still at cross country practice). But then I thought if I could find a parking spot close enough I would do it. Well I found a parking spot that was very accessible and right across the street from the parade. 

Overall it was a fun time.  The parade did last a little longer than I thought it would but the kids all did a great job.  (I admit to giving them some candy, especially Ollie, to help pass the time. 

Darby was tired but did finally fall asleep in the stroller. 

Go Seahawks!  

Brody was the ultimate parade watcher.  He said hi and waved to just about everyone in the parade.  Ollie was pretty quick to follow his lead, except when he wanted more candy from me. 

Brody liked this old John Deere "johnny popper".

The boys danced to all the music, even the marching bands.

Brad does not really like the Salmon Days Parade because it usually means some of his cross country runners are in it ...and missing practice.  But we were there to cheer for the Saints. 

I am glad we went but next time I will plan for a long parade (and bring water and snacks).

Fire Trucks

It's been two months since we have been able to make it to a Home Depot workshop. The boys have been asking about it so we were able to make it this time. Brad had cross country practice and wouldn't be able to join us until later. But I have learned that it is best to get there right when they start otherwise it gets crowded. So I took all four of the kids by myself to the workshop. (Normally Darby is very easy but she was a little fussy this time so I had to hold her part of the time). The boys did a GREAT job! Brody did the project with almost no help from me and then he helped Colt work on his project. I managed to quickly help Ollie with his. 

They were excited about their fire engines but I didn't get a picture of the completed project. 

 

Making her laugh

Whenever people ask the boys if they like having a baby sister they respond with a yes. I like to add in the fact that they can very easily and quickly make Darby laugh. It really is the cutest thing and makes my heart smile. Darby adores her brothers. 

These two videos are a small sample.   She's not laughing that much in these but you get the idea.  And in typical boy fashion they are doing something with fighting and who knows what else...

(also Darby does have a runny nose...I am aware of that...I just didn't wipe it clean before I took these videos and pictures) 

New Bible

As part of Colt's preschool each of the kids gets their own bible. During their first chapel they were presented with it. I was able to go to chapel with him and asked if he wanted to keep it in his backpack or if he wanted me to take it home. He wanted to keep it. When he got home he was so proud to show it to everyone. 

 As Brad said, he acted as if he had never seen a bible like it before. He sat and looked at the pictures as if it was brand new. (Brody has the same one and we have read numerous stories from it). Nevertheless, it makes me so happy to see Colt experience some of these things for himself. 

Disclaimer: The reading picture was posed.  By the time I grabbed the camera he was done reading but I asked him to pretend again so I could "capture the moment". 

Blocks

The other night when Brad was on full parent duty (I was out with some friends) Brody took these pictures. He made the blocks into each of their names. 

Recycling Truck

Tuesday is our garbage, recycling, yard waste day. The boys love to go outside and see the big garbage trucks. The garbage men are so sweet and always wave hi and sometimes even honk their horn. 

This time the boys were so excited when the recycling man gave them a coloring book. (They also got a coloring book from the garbage man later in the day but I didn't get a picture of it)

Big helper

(Brad got this picture with his phone)

Colt is a great big brother and a good helper.  He only wanted to feed her for a few minutes before he realized it was a little more fun to play.