Audi's wears many hats!

Actually she is wearing one hat many different ways. She is so creative!

This way is my favorite. This is the kind of stuff my kids do for fun.

And now you are up to date

After our fun time at the pumpkin patch (see below), Chino took the kids home and I went to Creve Coeur Camera. I told them of my problems downloading the pictures from my camera and they had the solution, as I knew they would. I had to buy some little device that you put the memory card into and plug it directly into the computer. It worked! I had a heck of a time finding where the computer hid my newly downloaded pictures, but as you can see, I found them. And aren't you glad! We spent the evening roasting hot dogs and marsh mellows. Fun huh! Juan played happily in the dark yard. Well, it is hardly dark since Chino had that light installed. It floods the entire yard. I really think our neighbors must hate us.
Hungry!?
Isn't she cute?! This is Audi by the way.
Chino had been raking leaves and filled some large garbage bags with them. Josie and Juan enjoyed rolling the large bags around the yard. I don't know why but I do know they are lucky the bag did not break!

Pumpkin Patch

Today we went to the Boschert family farm/corn maze and had a great time. We played in the pool of corn, fed the animals, played in the pool of corn, took a hayride, played in pool of corn, and picked our own pumpkins from the field. We did everything except the maze. Last year we did so poorly at it that I did not want to even attempt it again this year. And besides, the kids could have spent the entire time in the pool of corn. We had to drag them away to do anything else! Gabby loves animals. The pigs seemed to be her favorite. There was also cows, goats and sheep.

This is Audi and Josie on the hayride. We all enjoyed it.

They had all these pumpkins picked and ready for sale. But what fun is that?

We went into the field and found our own. Juan could not decide.

At the Zoo

The only way we will be welcome back at the zoo is on display!

We went to the zoo earlier this month. This picture kinda sums up the day. Josie was bored. You know, because there is so little to see and do at the zoo. Audi was out of control. As usual. And Gabby was being difficult, very difficult.

Juan tried to ignore the chaos around him. He did pretty good that day, but he also had his moments. You know one kid having moments is one thing, but FOUR kids having moments takes up the entire day. All and all the day really sucked.

Gabby has been really helpful with Juan lately. The popsicle was too cold for Juan to hold. So Gabby did it for him. She has been buckling him into his car seat and is pretty much at his beck and call. I feel sorry for his future wife.

Mom and Brydie were brave enough to go with us to the zoo. I don't think they will make that mistake twice! Come to think of it, I haven't seen them since. Hummm...

I read somewhere that Hippos don't swim. This Hippo was definitely swimming. It was so cool to watch. Juan was right by the glass at one point and this Hippo suddenly appeared and scared the s*** out of him.

A couple things I made.

I made this baby blanket for China. She is expecting a son some time in November. This is my first blanket. I think it turned out pretty good.

Since I had the blanket to give the new baby, I made this little poncho for Elvira. I have made one for Josie and Gabby also. Audi wants a blanket and I just don't have the will for another yet.

I have been knitting also. I have really only done wash clothes and dish towels. I want to give wash clothes to the kids teachers for Christmas. I hope they like them.

This is dedicated to my impatient cousin Lisa.

Gabby December 2006
Audi December 2006
Josie December 2006
Juan December 2006

We were at the park on this mild December day. Juan was only nine months old. I kinda miss being able to just head for the park in the middle of the day. I remember I tried to take the kids to parks any time the weather was nice, because I never knew when the next nice day would be.


Gabby having breakfast.
Josie posing and out of focus.
Audi with a fake smile.
Juan trying to get the camera.
Girls on swings.

These pictures were taken March 2007. Juan was almost one year and the girls were in preschool. They have changed a lot since then. My babies are growing up!

Well, my computer is fixed. Sorta. My camera will not download new pictures for some reason. So I am posting some old pictures so Lisa will get off my back.

The girls are currently on cycle break. Lucky Chino has been caring for them. So the house is a mess and the kids are eating nothing but crap. But quality time is involved so it is okay.

We are getting ready for Halloween. Juan is to be Scooby-Doo, Josie wants to be Hannah Montana, Gabby Miley Sirus and Audi a butterfly rainbow princess. (I hope we can find a costume for that) Do you remember when we created our costumes from things already around the house? It was easy to be a hobo or a baby. I remember few store bought costumes. My kids think I am crazy to even suggest such a thing. I am going to challenge them to come up with a self creation that involves few purchases. They will probably laugh me out of town. I have a few ideas but I am not sure they will go for them. We also get to dress-up for school this year, as long as it is a book character. I do believe Hannah Montana has a book or two.

I will try not to be away so long. Enjoy the historic pictures.

Thank you for your patience............

Due to technical difficulties and the hectic schedule of it's creator, this blog was not updated in a timely manner. Don't worry, you haven't missed much. The girls are adjusting to First grade pretty well. Juan is picking up new words. I am enjoying my job more and more. And Chino, well look for yourself. He's NUTS!



Josie is relaxing after a hard day of spelling and addition.

Gabby is just like her father.....NUTS!

Everyone has moved into my bed. I guess I will have to move out!

Juan puts up with a lot in order to be included. Here he is a foot rest.

Don't ask, it's an Audi thing!

Well, the technical difficulties remain. In the middle of doing this post Saturday night, my monitor went down. I am finishing this Monday morning from my office (on the clock, hee, hee). I hope to have all up and running soon.