Volcano..

So for science the other day, we made a volcano..
first one I have ever made. Bella was very worried it would explode onto the ceiling :)



Everyone helps build the dirt up


Ready to erupt!

And in went the vinegar

Bella was far away for this part - she was kind of bummed it did not go a bit higher.. .

The boys want to see the lava (did you know it is called Magma before it comes out and Lava after it starts flowing from the mouth of the volcano - the things I learn..)

Christmas 2010

At Uncle Bobby's house


they are waiting (so patiently) until they get all their gifts before they start unwrapping..



let the unwrapping commence!!



Jay bird

Bella and Keilee

Jay bird having gifts "thrown" at him...

Jack waiting patiently again..



Card poses in front of his gifts

why Bella is making that face I don't know, but I have 3 pictures with that same face..



Card is quite happy he got this tractor - Jack already has one just like it and they really enjoy them



Jack and "Minnie Pearl" Jay model their new crocs their Uncle Edward and Aunt Julie got them

The Boys

The Newest Boytim Addition

Our Newest little nephew - Baby Nate was born December 18th, 2010

with Mommy and Daddy

Julie, Edward, Baby Nate and big sister Sarah

Galveston Trip

We went with Will to Galveston a few days ago. He was finishing up a conference and we waited for him at the beach (he was done about 12:30). We had a good time - well, the kids had a blast all the while mama worried about waves carrying them off!


The boys first ocean experience. Right after this a huge wave came, knocked Jack over and started to drag him out to sea. Katie was holding Jay in one hand and grabbed Jack by his shirt in the other and drug him, spitting and coughing, to shore. Jack spent the rest of the time worrying that the ocean was going to "carry dem off!!" (Bella and Card..)



Jay was not too sure about this whole water thing


Katie and Card had the best time chasing each other and throwing and at one another


Bella just being Bella

They did this for hours

Jaybird playing with his first beach sand

We had to pose for pictures of course - and Katie complained of the sand in her hair... after playing sand fight for hours with Card...

Sorry - I just could not choose- they are all so cute

Jack really wanted me to take this picture of him on this rock

I dont know why Jay looks like he is holding on in a windstorm

So they would sit in the water until a big wave came and then they would all run like their lives depended on it - really worrying Jack that the ocean was going to "carry dem away!!"

Jaybird chased this pigeon for a LONG time - it would never leave, just lead him around in circles.

Daddy and the kids coming back from the point.

Gem and Mineral show

We went on our annual trip with dad to the Houston Gem and Mineral show - they really enjoy this show :)

Bella giving Jay a boost to see the display

Sweet Squirrel

Card talks the volunteers ears off every year - they love it!


Katie and the littles talking to the painting guy - his booth is my favorite


He paints things like this - this is my favorite - isn't it the cutest thing!

The kids enduring another picture



Jaybird and Daddy



Katie took this picture of this "animal"... it was in the ditch at the convention center.

Trip to 7 Acre

A recent trip to 7 Acre Wood. We have such fun together...

Giddy up...

Peeping Bird

Jack down the zip line

Katie down the zip line

Bella

and Card..