These Boots Are Meant for Walkin'

It seems my daughter, my first and so far only daughter after having 2 boys, has discovered shoes of all kinds. She wears her brothers shoes, her mom & dad's shoes, and even guests have had to search for a shoe before they leave because Jane has tried them on and walked away with it.

I was going through our million pictures on iphoto, and found that Jane has developed a tradition of trying on boots especially. And why not? Easy to put on, can be worn in any type of weather or terrain and don't they look cute?


Now that Ben is in school full time (1st grade) and Joey is in preschool a couple of days a week, Jane and I have had some time to bond. So... it's about time for me to find my boots and go for a walk with my daughter, don't you think?

All things new...

I thought I should start over with this blog since it has been so long since I have written! and since I last updated the blog, we have moved to a new house, started a new job, are expecting a new 4th child, and ben started 1st grade at a new school.

Here also is our new backyard...needs a new patio, retaining wall & lawn but to our delight someone has given us a new shed which was so generous and wonderful...
Ben has discovered a new role as the "responsible" big brother (notice the helmets and how jane is holding on for dear life!)


Jane has discovered new foods (she fell in love with peaches this summer) and new ways of getting attention :) ...Joey has made some new friends and is getting really good at riding his new scooter to keep up with his brother...


I just love this picture...it was taken yesterday at Ben's first day going to first grade at his new school...
and Ben had a great first day of school...our new neighbors have a boy exactly Ben's age and was in his class and even had a desk right next to him...a great way to start a new school year.