One of the big boys

This morning (instead of doing their chores) the boys were all playing together. Of course Aiden and Sage play all the time, but today Cade was honestly joining in and he thought he was one of the big boys. Each day I remind myself that things will get easier and while Cade still has to be watched ALL THE TIME, he can at least go up and down stairs by himself and that has made my life a lot easier. So, the boys were running around playing some sort of game that included walkie talkies and hiding. I took a few pictures and I used the wrong lens on my camera so they didn't turn out as great as I had hoped, but they're cute nonetheless. And maybe the real surprise here is that Tucker wasn't chasing them around as well. The rule of no running in the house with the dog exists and is enforced, but Tucker lay sleeping on the rug during all this chaos. I'm quite shocked. Tom thinks the dog is depressed because he misses Grandpa and Grandmommy, and that very well maybe true. It makes more sense than believing Tucker may have finally calmed the heck down, something I don't even let myself hope for. ;)

Apple Creek

A new year, a new orchard. This year we tried out Apple Creek Orchard and it was a really pretty place. We picked apples, took a hay ride, and the boys had fun with the apple slinger. We were joined by Tom's parents and it feels so good to have them now living close by instead of far away.

Almost to the finish line.

It's hard to believe that Aiden turns 18 in one week and walks through graduation in just one month. After more than a decade of homeschooling, 2 years of PSEO, and no less than one million moments that I'll treasure forever, my oldest will be an adult and graduated. Great things are ahead for my boy!

Happy Birthday, Cade!

My littlest is seven and it's hard not to be sad. We couldn't be without him, and we're so glad he's ours. At seven years old Cade loves to do what everyone else is doing. He will NOT play by himself, and maybe it's because he's used to having someone to entertain him all the time. He loves legos and soccer. He also loves to read. I am ALWAYS finding Cade trying to tackle reading a book he probably isn't quite ready for. Lately he's been trying to read The Hobbit. While he's able to read all the words, he just doesn't have the depth of understanding to read it independently quite yet. He LOVES Tom Sawyer so he was delighted to find an abridged version to read. Cade makes up his own mind about things. He will NOT be bossed around. He holds his own, so I don't worry about his brothers pushing him over. Cade also won't be pushed over physically. He is one tough kid. If Cade is crying, I know he is actually hurt because he never cries ove...

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