5 kids, 10.5 years, 4 sutures!!!

Not really sure how I have managed to have 5 kids, 3 of which are boys, and only have made now 2 trips to the ER for wound closure!!! Unfortunately for Chris he is the pin cushion. He is the only one so far to have stitches or staples!! I am feeling pretty lucky so far since I do recall growing up seldom a month going by that one of my brothers wasn't in for stitches or causing one of the girls to take the trip to the ER!!!! Here are the most recent stitches!! These 2 were caused by a cold pop can falling from the top shelf of the fridge (which all children were told to stay out of) and the can of pop hitting Chris right between the eyes!! The great mom moment comes when I immediately began to scold him for getting in the fridge (no crying yet) and he turned around with the blood running down his face!! He did tell me he will stay out of the fridge. (we will see about that!!)

First Day of School!!

Ahhhhh!!! The First day of school. Most commonly refered to by me as Mother's day. Although Greg thinks I am crazy, It has become a tradition for me to walk the children to school on "Mother's Day" and wish all the mom's on the way back home a Happy Mother's Day!! I didn't realize the value of the first day of school of course until I had two going. I can only imagine what I will do in 5 years when all 5 are in school!!

The first day walking crew. We all walked to school together. It was a very exciting day!!

The happy siblings!!

Fifth Grade this year!!

Second Grade this year!!

Zack's Baptism

Zack turned 8 on August 4th and was baptised the next week when Greg was able to make a trip home. We had a little party for him the next evening.

Dad and Zack before the baptism.

Zack ready to go!!

Zack with his Transformer cake. Gotta love sisters!!

Tim was so excited about the party he could barely keep his eyes open.

Madelynne was pretty crazy about the whole event as well!!!

Hello Again!!

Well, it has been quite busy around here this month. I obviously haven't posted anything new. At the beginning of August I had my neices and nephew for a few days so their parents could enjoy a trip together to Texas. We mostly stayed around the house since the parent to child ratio was 1 parent to 8 kids and we don't own a bus!!! (And won't!!!) Here are some fun photos of the kids enjoying themselves around the backyard.

The kids really enjoyed splashing around in the pool and the sprinkler. It was like 100 degrees with 100% humidity!! We were also under a watering ban so the lawn appreciated the extra drinks of water. (Playing in the water was not banned!!)

Mealtimes proved to be interesting. I felt more like I worked in a cafeteria!! They all did really good though!!

A nice pose from Addison. She walked around in these shoes for quite some time. She was ready to hit the town!!





We did make a rather brave adventure and attempt a trip to church. I know it was pretty daring but it was a successful event. They all did really good and I enjoyed two hours of them all being in Sunday School!! What a welcome break!!

Here are the Hughes grandchildren in order from oldest to youngest!! Taylor, Zack, Josie, Chris, Jack, Tim, Addison, and Madelynne.