Thankful for Kids :)

It is that time again... to update the kid pictures :).

I tried to get a group shot, but it didn't turn out that great. I don't think group shots of 5 kids are ever really that great, unless you take tons, and are really patient. Seeing as how this was the only one I attempted, my odds at it turning out well were not in my favor.



Here we are walking/running to the next location. I like walking shots ;)

OK, here they are from oldest to youngest. I have two of each because sometimes we are undecided on a favorite. It's fun to see them grow.

Talmage - 8 years old!

The shot I like better :)

Grant - almost 7

my favorite of him :)

Sandra - almost 5 years old

my favorite of her :)

Mhari - almost 3 years old

So hard to pick a favorite of her. I liked several... she has such personality and different poses and faces. She's at such a fun age!

Seeing how I just did Clark's 5 month post he is not included in this update. I think I'll plan to do his 6 month pictures to include in the kid updates. It really is amazing to see how much kids grow and change in just a year.

I really am thankful for my wonderful kids. They make life so exciting, even if it is crazy at the same time :)!

Holiday Excitement for a Law Student

What are you doing for the holidays? I just received my present. My bar prep materials came in the mail. I will be studying and studying and when not studying, I will study. From graduation til the end of February I know where I will be...not home. Sharla said today is Black Wednesday without all the benefits of good deals and joy.

It almost seems standard to take a photo of all the materials when they arrive. My UPS tracking info said my shipment was only 2.6 pounds. Hmmm, it was slightly more than that. It was a total of 38 pounds in fact...100% pure tree right there.

Just in case you got the idea it was probably just heavy pamphlets, I took a profile shot so you can see the thickness. The Cheese Bits box is for perspective purposes only.

I have learned that it is nearly impossible to go through everything they send you. It is too much stuff to actually digest it all. I won't go overboard with studying just yet. The key is to pace yourself and make steady continual progress. I will apologize early if I become unsocial or offensive in any way. This will be an emotional ride. See you in March :).

Jeff

5 months...

Our Baby Clark is 5 months old today! He is really such a good baby :).

Here is a picture of him on his 5 month birthday!


Yesterday Clark had his first rice cereal.

He was pretty distracted by the colorful bib he was wearing...


So after switching to a much more boring bib, he was more interested in the food.

Then, let's not forget the awesome mess babies make while they eat!

It wasn't that bad, but I only gave him a little bit. I'm sure his favorite part will be the mess :)

It is strange that I've waited so long to feed him cereal. Usually I am strapping them into the high chair at 4 months and away we go. I think it was better this way though. He ate really well and I think he's just ready to start eating. They grow up so fast!

Here are his stats from me as of today

Height - 27 inches (maybe 27 1/2)

Weight - 20 lbs

I think he's been spending the last month growing longer and his weight is trying to slow down a bit. He is still really calm and pretty easy going. We all just love our Baby Clark!

Its Official

After all the studying Jeff passed the Patent Bar on September 03, 2010. Then the waiting to make sure his moral character was sufficient to be an agent and then came the certificate. Congratulations! Next up the February Texas Bar Exam.

We Love to Read!

I got the photo :). Here's Talmage reading to Clark!

I was also able to get some video. He says Clark likes it. I think it's cute because he holds the book so Clark can see it too... however there are no pictures to look at, just lots of words :). 

If it's not the thumb...

it's the tongue. Our little Clark loves to leave his little tongue poking out of his mouth. Well, that is of course, if he's not sucking his thumb, or finger. It is adorable! I like to call him my little tonguer ;).

Before the tongue pics here is a cute one of Mhari hanging out with her Baby brother. She really loves being with him so much. Earlier that night Talmage was reading a Hardy Boys book to him. I'm sad I missed taking that picture :(.


Profile view of the tongue!

Happy Baby

So cute! Jeff said he reminds him of Snoopy with his little tongue poking out :).

Jeff holding Clark on his shoulders - still with the tongue out :)

He will give kisses too - also known as sucking on your face :)

He's such a sweet baby. I just love my Baby Clark!

They do the cutest things!

Night Furry

Our kids really like the movie "How to Train Your Dragon". They have started pretending to be Toothless, the main dragon. I have even had requests for next year's Halloween costumes. I think they do a fine job with just blankets... maybe I won't have to make anything else :). They are great pretenders!


Grant has also lost 2 more teeth... becoming more like Toothless everyday.

They are growing up so fast! Grant said that he looks like a jack-o-lantern... I think he's right :).