There were some great pictures taken that month so I hope you find a few that you enjoy! Here's what kept us busy in August!
Wednesday, August 1st was a busy one around here! We had Shelby, Alex, Parker, Maggie and Luke here all day. Baylee and Livy came for part of the day and even Jackson came over for a half day that afternoon! We spent the morning outside before it got too hot for the day. The parachute was the favorite activity that morning!
 A full crew playing with the parachute! |
During quiet time, the older children enjoyed reading books.
Shelby reads a favorite book to the children.
We finished up our camping theme with a fun project that Luke, Shelby and Alex completed.
Thursday, August 2nd, we had Shelby, Alex, Parker, Maggie, Rocco and Jackson all here for the day.
The cowboys!
Jackson, Shelby and Maggie.
A happy Jackson!
The playhouse was a busy place!
Friday, August 3rd, it was a quiet day around here with just Maggie here for the day. She just loves being around Andrew and if he sits on the floor, he becomes her personal "jungle gym" to climb on!
Andrew tries to watch TV but Maggie wants his attention.
"Beep, beep"!
Andrew can't help but laugh at Maggie's persistence!
Tuesday, August 7th, we had Shelby, Alex, Maggie Quinn and Jackson all here for the day. It was a beautiful day to be outside! Alex and Jackson had fun with the Star Wars light sabers. Shelby helped to keep Quinn and Maggie busy.
Wednesday, August 8th, we had Shelby, Alex, Parker and Maggie here. It was another beautiful day to play outside.
Fun with the ribbons.
Shelby shows the girls how they work.
Maggie isn't quite sure what she thinks of them.
Group shot!
Thursday, August 9th, Shelby, Alex, Maggie, Parker and Rocco were here.
Aren't they all just too cute???
Happy girl!
That afternoon, we had a visit from my best friend from high school. She really enjoyed being outside with all of us. The children really enjoyed her visit too.
My best friend from high school Kim, with the children.
Friday, August 10th we had Shelby, Alex, Maggie and Parker here.
The girls really love those baby rattles that look like telephones.
Crafting and designing the torches.
The finished product!
To really get into the spirit of the Olympic games, they then had some competitions out in the front yard.
The opening ceremony procession!
Let the games begin!!!
On you marks, get set...GO!!!
Looks like Andrew wins this race!
Shelby wins the gold medal for best cartwheel!
Alex gets the silver medal!
Action shot.
Of course, we had to have a medal award ceremony. Here are the medal winners as the national anthem is being played...
A very serious Andrew looks on.
Medal winners!!!
Tuesday, August 14th, we had Shelby, Alex, Caden, Parker, Maggie and Quinn here. During quiet time that afternoon, the older ones played a few games of bowling on the Wii.
It was a beautiful afternoon for playing outside.
Caden "pops in" at the last second to get in the picture!
The 3 "Amigos"
A great group photo.
Wednesday, August 15th, we had Shelby, Alex, Parker and Maggie here with a visit from Baylee and Livy.
Ring-around-the-rosie was a very popular game that morning!
We all fall down!
All smiles!
Livy and Baylee
Thursday, August 16th, we had Shelby, Alex, Naomie, Parker and Rocco here.
Naomie just loved Shelby.
A special treat for the older children--S'more flavored pudding!
Friday, August 17th, we had Shelby, Alex, Maggie and Naomie here. We also had Liam and Owen here for the day.
Maggie and Naomie play together.
Liam with big brother Owen.
Later that afternoon, "Mr. Roy"showed up with a new toy for the older children to try out!
The Green Machine!
Naomie loves driving the car!
Tuesday, August 21st, we had Shelby, Alex and Quinn here. It was a beautiful day so we enjoyed some time down at the park.
Quinn and Shelby
Quinn loves the tunnel.
Andrew and Alex love to climb.
One happy boy!
Another happy boy.
A great pic of the three older ones!
Wednesday, August 22nd, we had Shelby, Alex, Parker and Maggie here for the day with a visit from Baylee and Livy. It was "Princess Morning" for the girls that day. Shelby helped Parker and Maggie dress up.
Look at those cute princesses!
Princess Parker gives Princess Maggie a hug.
Maggie loved twirling around in her pretty dress.
Parker loves her dress too!
Cute princess picture!
It was a very exciting morning for Parker. She went potty on the pot over here for the first time!!!
Parker checks out her Disney princess sticker!
A very proud Parker!
Later that morning when Baylee and Livy arrived, we played outside.
Dance line!
Baylee and Livy's mom made their beautiful dresses.
Acting silly.
Beautiful smiles from beautiful girls!
Later that afternoon, the three older ones had fun making a corral and a campfire out of sticks for the play horses in the sand table. They were so proud of the finished product!
What a great job!
August 23rd and 24th, day care was closed. I was off to enjoy the State Fair!
Tuesday, August 28th, was another day of just Shelby, Alex and Quinn here for the day. Since "Mr. Roy" was home on vacation, we took a field trip up to French Park to enjoy the beautiful day!
Quinn and I hung out around the toddler area while "Mr. Roy"
stayed with the older children by the rope climbing area.
Playing in the sand.
Time for a snack!
The big kids!
Action shot of Shelby's jump!
Even "Mr. Roy" was having fun!
Quinn was happy to get a ride back to the van.
Even Elmo was spotted at the park!
Loading up to go home.
We made a quick stop at the McDonald's to get a cool treat for everyone after all that play at the park.
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM!!!
Wednesday, August 29th, we had Shelby, Alex, Maggie, Parker and Liam here.
Coloring fun.
Liam is such a happy little guy!
It was an exciting day for us since we got to see Liam walking for the first time over here for us! We all clapped and cheered for him!
There he goes!
Thursday, August 30th, we had the same group as the day before.
Alex reads to Parker.
The one year old's have matching colored shirts on.
"Mr. Roy" reads to Parker.
Later that afternoon, Shelby and Alex enjoyed some cooling off in the sprinkler.
Wet fun on the run.
Too cute for words.
Once a kid, always a kid (even at 46 years old)!
Shelby reads with Maggie.
A quiet time coloring activity.
Well, that wraps up the August pictures. I hope you enjoyed them. As I stated earlier, I think there are a lot of great pictures that were taken that month. You will have to let me know what you think! I will work on getting the rest of the 2012 pictures posted once I return from vacation in a couple of weeks. Then hopefully I will finally be caught up. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
