The Boys

Here they are, the five most handsome guys in the world, or at least mine. I sure love these guys.
Finn is pulling on the camera strap so it is a miracle this picture turned out okay. He is such a fun kid. He always has a scowl for the world, but is usually happy at home. He always wants to be doing the things his brothers love, but he is also fairly independant. He will play by himself alot. He loves to figure out how things will fit together, and what items will fit inside of other things. Like toys in glass bottles, fingers in mom's nose and ears, and which things will fit through the narrow window opening to be thrown outside in the front yard. I love his snuggly hugs, and how he loves to go to bed when he is tired.
Barry is the happy one in the middle. He is the fun in our family. He is my anchor and safe harbor. We are going on 12 years of wedded bliss, well mostly bliss. It is really rewarding to look back and see how our relationship has grown and gotten stronger, it makes me excited for the future. I love when he plays the guitar and sings to me. I also love when he listens to me talk about my little problems/frustrations, and gives me the perfect counsel/advice/insight.

Aldus is the dark handsome boy in the back. He is a wonderful brother. He loves sports, music and doing what's right. He also really loves to read, and got possibly the highest reading score ever at his school (or so said his teacher). I love that he is really good to Finn and loves to play with him. I also love that he really tries to do what is right.

Payson is the smiley boy with face paint. He is great with little children and loves to joke around and get everyone laughing. He helps Aldus to be less shy. He also loves sports and music. He is learning to play the harmonica. He also usually has his head buried in a book. I love that he always has a hug and a smile for me. I love his tender heart and how he cares about people.

Kohl is the sweet boy on the left. He is always thinking and usually has some witty (usually not mouthy) comment that is a little advanced for his years. Fortunately he runs fast, and has a wonderful impish grin, because he is not quite adept at the timing of his wit. He loves to play baseball and soccer, and is just learning the piano. He never forgets anything, and is extremely determined to figure out how to accomplish things he wants. I love that he still climbs in my lap to snuggle. I love to see the wheels turn in his head, and hear his funny thoughts.

I am very lucky to have these remarkable boys in my family. Tommorrow I'll post about sweet Johanna, she has been gone alot so it's hard to get pictures.

My little musician or Anything brothers can do!

Finn really likes to do whatever his brothers are doing, he loves all the sports they play, and he loves all the musical instruments they play. Here is a cute video of him playing the harmonica. He likes to climb on the hearth so he can be on a stage. I also snapped a picture of him at the piano. He also really loves to strum the guitar when Barry is playing.

Moving Up

Here is a cute picture of Aldus at his 4th grade moving up (In his school district 5th grade is in intermediate school). I really enjoy seeing my children grow up, what I don't enjoy is the regular reminders that these events give me that I am also getting older. Aldus is 10 cruising towards 11 which means he is on the downhill slope to going on a mission. He is a good guy, who really tries to do what is right. Most of the time he is a good brother. Finn especially loves to be in his company, and doing whatever his big brother is doing. Time does not march, it flies.

Baseball, America's Sport

Aldus Pitching in his first game. He did awesome.

I admit it, I am in mourning. Baseball season is over and soccer doesn't start for a couple months.

What's a mom supposed to do. I am really not sure if the boys love sports more than I love watching them. Aldus and Payson had a great season. This was their first year playing baseball, so it was slow going at first. They are both really athletic and eventually that took over. Their team "The Dominators" was a team of great boys from great families, so the season was a blast. Here they are holding their second place trophies from the tournament. Aldus pitched for the first time in the tourney and did awesome, although I was all nerves watching him, pacing the third base line. Only 6 weeks until soccer season.

Sports Sports Sports

Here is a different post that somehow got lost about baseball

Aldus, Payson & Kohl's baseball seasons are over : ( and I must admit that I am currently in mourning. As much as they love sports, I am pretty sure that I love watching them play even more. A & P finished off the season playing in a tournament with 5 games in 2 days. It was scorching hot, and I have the sunburn to prove it. When they were first invited to play in the tournament it was scheduled for a Friday, Saturday & Sunday. They said they wanted to play, but that they would not play on Sunday. Aldus was even overheard saying that if his team made it to the championship game he thought it would get rained out so that they would have to play on Monday. It ended up that the tournament schedule was changed to just Friday, Saturday. They played their first game in the double elimination tournament on Friday and lost a heart breaker. Aldus pitched for the first time and pitched a complete game win in their first game on Saturday.

He also pitched the last inning in their second game. They made it to the Championship game and lost 7-5. Aldus pitched the last inning of that game as well, He came in with the bases loaded and gave up no runs. Payson is so great to watch. He plays up a year on Aldus's team and does a wonderful job. He has a great glove, and catches most everything. He and Aldus are usually found playing shortstop and second base together.