September

The boys put on an extended play production of... not really sure what the story was about.  There was a lion, a hunger, a robot, a tiger, a pirate, and a sound effects booth

Why hello there, chicken!

Mike brought home some adding machines that captivated their attention until the paper was gone

Sweet to see all the kids playing together nicely

Peter - Grade 3

Aaron - Grade 1

Nathaniel - Kindergarten

I just love these kids!!

And their off!  First day of school 2015

We are getting about a dozen eggs a day right now from our chickens.  It's so nice to have our own fresh eggs!  The eggs are now more regular in size, but at the beginning we were having quite a variation in size

Stephen figured out the tricycle this fall.  He's pretty excited to pedal around the driveway with his brothers

Four boys on the couch, September 2015 edition

This sweet boy turned FIVE!

A very typical Nate pose - a bit goofy and with a big smile!

Opening a Lego set after school

I went with the boys to Hamilton overnight and spent some time with the family.  Dad sat patiently with Nate for quite some time working on this Lego set with him.  On Labour Day of this year, Dad had a major heart attack and was rushed to the hospital.  We are so thankful for the quick response of the ambulance and excellent treatment by doctors, and he is doing very well.  Praise the Lord!

Birthday ice-cream cake

I have a number of pictures saved up for a Stephen Trouble Making post, but his antics seem to have slowed down a bit.  For a time there, he was getting into trouble every time I turned around (or blinked).  He still has an affinity for Kleenex boxes though, and can hardly help himself from emptying them out when no one is looking.

The morning of my birthday... the boys wrapped up a present for me and presented it before they left for school.  I got a few rocks...