Six Pack (and testing photo size)

I attempted to take a good picture of all six of my children. It was an extremely difficult task--especially since I was all by myself. I need an assistant, but he was working at his real job that day. The following is the best result. I'll try again soon in some Christmas attire (when my assistant is available, and where there's no poison ivy around, but that's another story).

Also, these are the same picture. They are sized differently--one for printing and one for the web. I wanted to see if there was much difference in the appearance on the blog. (Mom, let me know how that affects if you want to save the picture on your computer.)

Individuals to be posted soon.

Before and after after

The boys had been desperately needing a haircut. It had been put off for various reasons, but when Matthias and Miles came to me and pleaded with me to cut their hair, I decided all had to be set aside to get the task done. I got to it, took my time and finished with cute little boy haircuts. I left the clippers on the bench outside (because I cut their hair outside on the back porch) until Max and Mickey were ready for their hair cut. Well, idle hands will fall into mischief. Miles and Matthias were messing with the clippers, and Miles ran the clippers across the top of his little brother's head--with no guard. I had to cut Matthias's hair again. I used a #1, so you can still somewhat see where Miles got him. Matthias wasn't too thrilled about it, so Miles is "suffering" right along with a shorter cut also. At least no one was harmed, and he still has both eyebrows :).

Matthias and Soccer

This is Matthias's first season of soccer. He couldn't wait to play after watching his older brothers and sister play since he was a newborn. Well here he is in the middle of the game performing somersaults. You'll also find him spinning, rolling in the grass, and gazing at airplanes passing by. After this game he said, "Mom, the best part of a soccer game is the snacks." Hmmm, I wonder if he wanted to "play" soccer just so he could get the snacks afterward.



I must say though, this past Saturday, he actually engaged in the game during the first half--he even actually touched the ball. That's progress.

Horses and Leaves

Well it's been a while since I've posted any updates. It's been non-stop around our house, and finding the time has been difficult to say the least. I have several pictures I would love to share over my next few posts.

These were taken today at Camp El Har where Madeleine is taking horse riding classes. While she was in class, I took pictures of Mackenzie. She is 9 months old already, and cute as can be. We are all enjoying that sweet baby girl.

You can't see the horse in this picture, but Madeleine is off on her trail ride. She's enjoying horse riding very much, and the teacher says she's doing very well.


Sweet Mackenzie--"Kenzie girl" playing in the leaves--she's sooo adorable!!