Welcome Norah Kate

Norah Kate arrived on July 12, 2009 at 4:44pm! Here are some pics!

New Name, New Look

Well . . . here it is! The new name and look for my blog! I've been reading a book called Home Grown Kids and it came to me one night while I was not sleeping. Home Grown - it works on so many levels, in reference to my kids, homeschooling, gardening, being a stay-at-home mom . . .anyway, I think it will work! And it is non gender specific! I got the background and edited the banner (a new and learning experience for me). This was the closest to a gardening design, but it does incorporate some Irish designs/themes which work because we are part Irish.

New Toy

So here is our new "toy". I sometimes can't believe how excited I am about an appliance! Our dog Toby (who wanted to be in the pic for some reason) is part of the reason we made this purchase. He normally won't get close to a vacuum! Can you believe this is the first time in 12 years of marriage we've bought a vacuum?!

This is the part that grosses me out! What should I expect with a dog and 3 boys?!

New Blog Name

I am asking help from all the thousands who read this blog (ok, maybe 2-6) . . .
I am going to need a new name for it! Life with Boys doesn't sound quite right with a daughter in the mix! Let me know if you have any suggestions. . .please!!!

For Cecilia . . .

I know your not feeling your best and I don't like not being nearby to help out - maybe this will give you a good laugh!

From top to bottom: 27 weeks, 31 weeks, and 36 weeks.
Micah says of the last one "That is hilarious!" I'm apt to agree!

Nature Walk

Micah's preschool had a field trip to a local park for a Nature Walk. It rained most of the time, but we still had fun!

Taking a break and trying to stay dry!


A goose family.


Working on a craft.


Micah's bud and family friend - Jaden - celebrating his 5th birthday!

My Pink Shower

Aunt Jackie and Aunt Terri did such a great job! Thanks so much! Everything was beautiful, the game (wear a baby in a sling, talk to a real person on the phone and hang clothes on the line) was hilarious and of course, the gifts! This one says "I love daddy" - thanks Aunt Jennifer!