Kids, kids, everywhere.

So Scott is busy studying like a mad man and I am holding down the fort with 3 extra kiddos. I am watching our good friends girls so they can combine some pleasure with business.... and we all know that time away like that is good marriage maintenance.

When my friend asked me if I could watch their girls for them I said yes with no hesitation. Really it is like having family around, so much so that we don't have to have tears while their mommy and daddy are away. This is a good thing for their heart and that of the mom who is far away.

The kids arrived Saturday afternoon and are here until Thursday. This is my way of chronicling things so that the parents can follow along with our day to day activities. I am already a little behind since this is Sunday's photos. Wonder why? :)



Here is the gang. Boy talk about difficult getting everyone to look in the right direction, especially when there is water around. It has been so hot here that water is going to be part of our daily activities.



Yes, even the big kids were game to try the kiddie slide. It was hot and they were desperate.


What is a water day without water soaker guns. Gotta like Zach's idea of head protection. These 3 girls love Star Wars so it was a hit.


Sibling love.


Tired softball player taking a break.



Water balloons had to be incorporated. The girls were in charge of filling and tying them for the younger kids.


Our oldest with their youngest,


Practicing the flutter kick for Miss Carrie.


Miss Elizabeth taking her turn seeing how long she could stay under the freezing cold water. She was "slightly" competitive.


Aaron is not competitive but he is a boy and was mostly oblivious to the cold.


Completely unaffected by the cold was Mr. Isaac.


Coming up for air here. Needed to have a shot of everyone. :)



To end the day we spent a good chunk of the evening in the basement under a tornado watch. We evaded the storms and any potential tears once again. After all 8 kids were fast asleep I got the laundry done, house semi-tidied, and was eager for slumber........ only to find that the "someone" who got to sleep with me had had an accident. I washed the child, washed the mattress (because my bed is THE ONLY bed without a water proof mattress) and curled up for a short night. Full day #1 done.