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It's been an interesting year, to say the least. Much growing- both physically and Spiritually- and overall changes in our lives.
Like any other year, we've had our "ups" and our "downs"- the "downs" more often than the "ups". But when the "ups" come, I can most assuredly say they make up for all of the down time. How was 2009 for you?
Anyway, that was a round-a-bout way to say


from all of us VonSevens!

Today I...

baby-sat a bunny. A super cute bunny.



I told you she was cute. Her name's "Oreo"




Long story short, a friend asked me to take care of her while he was gone and so... I did. All the kids wanted to keep her. Dad did not. ;)




And as a side note, everyone enjoyed stuffing carrots up her mouth.

Sam: "Ahh! I heard her go "crunch, crunch"!" (He made a "crunching" noise as he said this)
Viv: "I'll go and get another carrot!" (The bunny had had 3 already at this point :)
Lil delightedly said "Her whiskers tickle my cheeks!"

Yes, we were ready to adopt her there and then!

In Case You Haven't Noticed...

we're on hiatus. Hoping to be back soon!

Wanted: One Baby Boy

After coming home from a baby shower, Sam ran downstairs, and calling out very loudly said,
"Did you bring home a baby?"
"What, Sam?" my mom asked.
"A baby boy- did you bring home a baby boy?"

After explaining that "no" we did not bring home any babies, his bottom lip stuck out a little bit as he said,
"I just wanted a little baby brother!" Aww Sam!

Princess Viv

"Now Sam, you have to bow to me and call me "Princess Viv", okay?"
"Nooo... I want to play by my self!"
"Sam! Don't put grass on my head! Saaaaam! you're ruining my pictures!"
"I just want to play!!"
- at which point Sam grabs the sash of her dress and tugs with all his might, undoing the bow. At which point Viv starts yelling. At which point Big Sister puts down her camera and steps in to rescue them from each other-
I don't think I will be taking pictures with them any time soon!

Art meets Home Ec

The other day Rachel and I wanted to help my mom pick green beans. After we were done with that, we took them inside, washed them, and then started cutting the green beans so my mom could can them. We had a great time together and had lots of fun spelling with our green beans!

A Homemade Water Park

What do you get when you add, one swingset, one hose, one inflatable pool, and a handful of hot kids. It equals an instant water slide with lots of fun!



It works great!!!