Uncle Justin too

This pic is great. Uncle was entertaining Sollie with the i-phone. Drake was just like, "yeah, I know all this already".

Uncle helped entertain too.

Uncle Isaiah helped them learn how to use a lighter. Thanks, really, thanks.

Play ball.

And he even took the boys to go see miniature donkeys. Who would have known Indy would be so fun???

Jump and Play from a Different Derspective

Lukas just loved the jump and play.

I had waited for months to see how these guys got along. It was so fun to watch. I think they were more on the same page than we even knew.

Jump and Play

Just a little proof that Norah is one of the best moms--she even went down the slide with Drake.
Wow, we realized early that we needed excapes to get all this energy out for the boys. Aunt Norah had great ideas.

July 2009

Grandma and Grandpa stocked up for the cereal snacks.
It was so fun to have new toys around. Do you think he can see himself in the mirror?

Swimming in Indy

This is Doug having fun. : )

When we got back to WA, the boys were asked if they had fun in Indiana. Darius said, "we were so spoiled. We got to swim whenever we wanted." Thanks Lewis family. We had so much fun in the pool.

All night flight with boys.

The kids did fine on the all night flight. Doug and I were feeling a little old. What we don't do to save a few bucks, huh? This is Titus sound asleep though in Chicago. Seeing as he didn't sleep till 4am.
Everyone was sleepin and Titus was just having a blast on the plane.

The boys are sleeping and you can see Titus with the pillow case over his head. He was so excited that he didn't sleep for hours, and then he decided to put the pillow over his head and sleep?!?

On our way to Indiana--yippee

This is a big "thank you, Doug" for the trip!!!
Having fun.

We have lots of photographers now a days.

Leaman Boys

Kottke Family Pics

Do I have a crazy sense of humor, or are these pictures so much more fun than the "perfect pose" ones?

Isaiah

So, as many of you know, Isaiah has been the center of the world for many of us. He still is . . . thanks for sending all those pics to us. You are the best brother ever!!!

A little looking back and crying for me.

Titus.

Zayin --the drooliest baby ever.

Oh, Titus. You are so cute!!!

Wow, time flies.

So cute and peaceful. Yep, those days are gone.

Lydia.

One night I got to have a little babysitting and Lydia took amazing care of all the boys. I came home to this (barely a "hi, mom") and the dishes were done too. Wow, you are all jealous now, huh? Thanks Lydia.

Ice Cream.

Ice cream. Need I say more?

Finally fishing with Grandpa.

For years Grandpa has said, "I gotta take those boys fishing." Or, "I'm gonna take those boys fishing." HE REALLY DID. Well, for about a 1/2 hour. There was a big wind and Doug was doing all the paddling. That sure didn't last long, but everyone was happy--especially the fish.

This is one of the "non-fishing crowd".

More Birthday celebrations.

So, this is another birthday celebration. Around here the birthday is a special day, but the gifts really come on the "Leaman Birthday Party of the Month." I had to put this pic of Titus snitching a cheesecase as if no one noticed while we were singing. He is also helping Darius blow out the candle in the other picture.

Hard worker.

So, needless to say, between all the fun things you see on the blog. . .there are a lot of hard working days for us all. Lots of garden work (if you know us at all this is no suprise). Darius is chillin--and just so you know he didn't learn this from me.

Lyla Louisa . . .my baby. . . we love you.

So, we got to have Lyla with us a few days and needless to say by this photo she was a little spoiled. She is sweet.

Birthday 7 for Darius

I am thankful the boys are excited about trying other desserts on their birthdays --I might be sick and tired of cake ( I know--sounds impossible).

Birthday morning. So fun and exciting!!!

4th of July

The 4th was fun--so fun we forgot to take pictures.