Five on Friday on Thursday

The boys and I are headed to camp tomorrow. I'm not sure if we'll have internet access, thus the reason Five on Friday is on Thursday.

1. Fred saw a program on Food Network about making banana pudding from scratch. He suggested we try it. We made the wafers, pudding and meringue. It was served hot. I have never tasted anything so delicious in my life!!

2. I noted last week that we had cucumbers coming out of our ears. Well, nothing has changed. After canning 15 quarts of dill pickles last week I changed to bread and butter pickles this week. Twelve quarts, one pint and two half pints later I think it's safe to say I'm pickled out!!

3. Clayton had some money to spend at Walmart. It was burning a hole in his pocket. He (and Jack) came in my room this morning at 6:04 dressed and ready to go. Clayton had gotten them dressed so they could "surprise" me. Boy, was I surprised. I sent them both back to bed. Jack went willingly based on his day yesterday--see #4.

4. Wednesday was not Jack's day. He still has swimmer's ear. We had to go back to the doctor. While we were at the clinic we went ahead and did his four year check-up, which required two shots. His response was "ummm" without expression. We went to church last night and while Jack was playing outside he got stung by something on the side of his face. I felt so sorry for him. This was our conversation:
Me: I'm so sorry you got stung buddy.
Jack: He didn't sting me mom. He just put that pokey thing on my face and poked me. I wasn't even boddering him mom. (Said in the most pitiful voice, with his head bowed and almost tears in his eyes)

5. Andrew is crawling everywhere. The object of his affection is electrical cords. He will crawl from anywhere to get one in his mouth. Needless to say we are all on high alert around here!

Andrew waving

Andrew has been waving hello and good bye for several weeks, but I haven't been able to get him on camera thus far...until this morning!! I felt like singing the Hallelujah chorus once I finally got it on video. Hope you enjoy!

Five on Friday

1. Fred is competing in an olympic distance triathlon in August. As part of his training he is riding his bike longer distances. He and Corey rode to Benton County this week...25 miles total! Whew! I'm tired just thinking about it!

2. I have been knee deep in cucumbers this week. I have been making pickles left and right!! The last time I checked I had canned 10 quart jars and 9 pint jars of spicy, dill pickles. Pickles anyone?!?

3. Clayton is singing Make me a Servant at church this Sunday. It should be great. We have worked on it all week.

4. This week for supper I made a modified version of stuffed peppers that I called Super Hero casserole. Jack ate two helpings. After taking his empty plate to the sink he stretched out his arms as wide as he could and said, "I love Super Hero casserole this much!". Precious!

5. Andrew can now sit up in the bath. I gave him a bath for the first time without him in his little baby bath tub. While he was splashing in the water I sat on the stool beside the tub and cried.

Lake House

My brother and his wife bought a house in Dover, Tennessee on Lake Barkley. From my front door to his front door is about 25 minutes. Monday we went up to visit them. We had the best time! Jeffrey took us out on his boat, we had hamburgers and ice cream and the kiddos played and played!! It was great! In our adult lives my brother and I have never lived (although he doesn't live there full time) this close to one another. What a treat! His house is just beautiful. Upon stepping in the front door you just feel relaxed and calm. We are looking forward to spending many more weekends with them!

I left on the boat with Jeffrey, Fred, Adam and Jack. Clayton was still so excited from his boat ride that he danced on the boat dock as we pulled away. Funny guy!

Jack's official swimming lessons

Jack decided several weeks ago that he would like to take his life vest off and start swimming. Swimming lessons are offered at our city pool so we enrolled him for a little extra help. He was doing great, but what we thought was an ear infection turned out to be swimmer's ear...ouch! We went for two days and we'll make up the other three in a few weeks after his ear heals.

Andrew's dedication day

On Father's Day we had a baby dedication service at church. My parents, Fred's parents and Mun and Janice were able to come to church with us that day. It was such a special service as I looked around and was reminded of the heritage of faith Fred and I have been blessed with! We desire and strive each day to pass it on to our children.
You may be wondering why Fred is wearing a lei?!? He was prompting VBS and forgot to take it off. Nice touch, huh?!?

Jack's Party

Jack turned four June 16th! He told me he wanted to invite all his friends for a party at the park and he would like a Batman cake. Oh, and he would like to eat hot dogs. Sounded good to me. June isn't normally that hot...wrong!! It was 97 the day of his party. I scheduled it around 5 p.m. thinking it might be cooler...wrong again!! Despite the temperature we had a great time! Thanks to our friends and family who were able to come, celebrate and brave the heat with us! Jack is one loved little fella!