The circus was really just exhausting.
Ok, these are all the circus pictures, but do you really want to see the circus pictures?
Content with just a zebra. We really like this Lukas guy.
Yes, I have to blog the boy's pics now. Ug. And, yes, I drank at least 3 diet cokes--that is why I am smiling.
Ok, so a little of my mom's wisdom. (There is a lot). Don't order kids food, there is usually enough--why order a $5 kids meal. Ok, so I may have tweaked it a little--split it 3 ways. Works just fine as long as there are a few baskets of bread sticks.
It really looked like he wanted a margarita or something.
This is Titus being an otter. I know??!! But, anyway my little otter was tired, huh?
Zayin had a headache--Sollie was a crank. To my future daughter in laws--I really try not to spoil them too hard, but sometimes they are a little demanding.
I don't know why I think this picture is so funny. Oreos sounded so great to Lukas to go with all that milk.
A few words need to be posted here: I believe we have one of the most amazing churches! We visited some games this year and really had a great time. We had quite a cheering section with lots of little kids (no matter where we go it seems to have lots of kids, ???). Anyway, after the game instead of relaxing our pastor and other men of the church go right on the field and start pitching to the kids and made it a fun night for them. Thank you to the men in our church for the example of being servants once again. 
Sollie is a little obsessive compulsive at times. My sister taught me that a great entertainer is a wipie. Who would have known.
I love this little toy and so did Solly.
"where did he go" . . .the monkeys
We thought the afternoon would find all the animals sleeping--we were wrong. It was the first time we got to see the polar bears up close.
The capitol building is pretty impressive and fun to see. The boys even loved it. 
This was on the way home from Enumclaw. Doug has been preaching this month at a wonderful church there. We got to take Rhaquel a few times and even Kaylee once. Wow, what a help especially when Lukas and Sollie wanted to fall asleep in someone's arms at the same time. Happy Father's Day too. This was a great day to celebrate the best Dad we know. 
The summer days are so fun when we can just run out for a while. There are so many fun things close to us. This is in Olympia. We got to go to the Farmer's Market and see the water. This is our new favorite picture of Lukas. He is getting so big and even rolling over. 
If you all didn't know, you can get helmets at the fire station for bike riding. 
We started the outing with a little ice cream (from Costco of course) . . . everything just fell into place after that.
Sollie just couldn't handle the temptation to jump in too. Talk about a farmer's tan. I know the tub is gross, but it is almost 30 years old--we will happily take donations to get a new one.
Ok, so I know you all think I am obsessed with pictures of Sollie. But I had to take this picture when I came in and saw him so captivated with RC Sproul's Tabletalk. He looked as if he was really reading it when I walked in.
Breah and Parker are playing ball this year and doing great. We got to see a little of Breah's game and she was so fun to watch. These are a few pics of the beautiful day and you can even see Mt. Rainier in the backround of Zayin's picture. I couldn't think of the best title for Titus's and Sophie's pic. Any sugguestions?
I must admit that being placed in a room 5'x9' with our 5 boys can doing some serious damage to my brain cells. The problem being that never has it been a quick visit. We often leave and we are the only ones left in the office --the receptionist is often even gone. Inventing games, doing tricks, reading books, reading signs, looking at the walls, begging for them to be "just a little quieter", talking, talking talking about just about everything . . .anyway . .. we have added one more time filler to our last office visit--taking pictures for you all. As you can see Sollie can even give a "cheese face" now. And, Lukas weighs 14 pounds now.
I really should write more about my nieces and nephews. These are just two. Brandon and Kaylee. We went to their track meet--where they did amazing and it was so fun to watch. But, I am more proud of them than words can say for more than track. Brandon and Kaylee are beautiful examples continually to our boys. They are patient, kind, loving . . .the fruits of the Spirit are clearly and consistently evident in their lives. I have treasured these years with them. I am also thankful for their help with the boys. What a treasure you are to us! We love you.
Making up their own track events.
I was trying not to take it too personal that the big boys wanted to sit up high...away from me. 
These boys crack me up. We have room for them to be all spread out and comfortable, but nope. No matter what all the 3 big boys end up snuggled all night long. I had to take a pic of this.
