Attempting to Win Something

Don't we all do it at some point? Well, the following was too tempting for me not to post:
Win the Complete Babywearing STASH http://www.alongfortheride.biz/contest-s/49.htm">
Scroll down for a picture of me wearing my Mei Tei--a staple for any mother of four!!!

You're never Fully Dressed Without a Burp

We went to New Mexico a couple of weeks ago--Aaron was working and I thought it would be fun to visit friends. Well, I quickly discovered that vacation as a single parent is NOT a vacation. We did have some fun though! While we were there, I got my official children's photograper (whom we have yet to replace after we moved 2 years ago) to snap some photos at the park. Thanks Jen! I do know that the number of photos per child is slightly out of balance, but you have to know that the only way to get a genuine looking smile out of our sweet Gideon was to have him belch. He thinks that is pretty funny--if only the pictures had sound effects--the above was right after his proudest belch of all.

don't touch my foot

Why I love my Kids

Aaron and Malachi--Do you think they look alike?

TIME TO PAINT!!!!!

Everyone keeps telling me I need to update my blog or no one will look at it. So I'm updating, so you can all look. The real reason I haven't been on is because we MOVED into our new house, and internet was down for a while, and then I was (and still am) unpacking and then we started school (we home-school all summer too so we don't go insane) and THEN (see I am full of excuses) I didn't have any pictures of the house which is what everyone wanted to see. Well, I still don't. So you'll have to wait. But here are a few glimpses of why I love my kids.

Behold, the Beautiful Beutler boys:

Beware of Monster Joseph. Very very scary.

The Sweet Gideon we knew was there all along

And Finally, this is how I get things done. Behold, the Multi-tasker! Thanks to my cousin for the Mei Tei. I LOVE it!