Thanksgiving Parade

The first real cold day of the year, and of course we had decided to watch a parade. St. Louis may be the second most dangerous city, but we can be pretty brave in daylight when surrounded by a few thousand other folks. That certainly shifts the odds in your favor.

Math facts race

There's nothing like a little friendly competition to get the kids fired up about math. Thomas works on his multiplication and Emily her addition. I guess they don't realize that the results really aren't comparable. And since they like to compete so much, I probably won't tell them.

As long as there's a time limit, these kids will do about anything... other than clean their rooms.

Thomas is reading the fourth Harry Potter book now. He started the first one in September and has been going strong on his own. (Book in the foreground.)

Another trip (actually 2) to the ER with Andrew

Nevermind a BB gun, this kid put his eye out on the end of his scooter's handlebars. Another lovely 7 hours in the ER. Recovering from the anesthesia.

More Birthdays!

Thomas turned the big 1-0 and Emily number 8. So much fun on the heels of the Swine flu experience in Virginia four days earlier.

Surprise 70th Birthday Party

Grandpa G's surprise birthday cake.

Emily with wonderful Aunt Meg.

Steve, Evan, Kyle, and Phil.

Dad, Mr. Mims, Debbie and Aunt Meg.

Uncle Joel and Aunt Libby

Libby and Emily at the Emory and Henry football game in Richmond.

Uncle Joel and Anna after the game.

Thomas - Cartoonist

Evan Blue Eyes

"Lay off the camera, Dad!"

Ancient Jedi trick. "Watch my fingers."



Who can resist a face like that?

Pretty in Pink

Anna with her friends. What a cutie!

Kids, kids, kids

Everywhere we turn, there's kids.

and, of course, the ubiquitous monkey.

Dad turns the big 7-0

Celebrating his 70th birthday with a bunch of kids in St. Louis. Not enough candles for the cake.

Weekend at the Lake (of the Ozarks)

A good time was had by all. It's just too bad Teddy got lost and didn't make the trip home. Anna is dealing with separation anxiety, but I think she'll get over it.

A fall-like morning in St. Louis

I took the kids to the Wild Bird Sanctuary and they found a nice perch to rest upon.

Here at Lone Elk Park (saw lots more than the name would suggest) we threw rocks at the ducks. The kids were a little wound up after inhaling a dozen Krispy Kremes.

Another new school year

Emily began 2nd grade.

Thomas began 4th grade.

You ever notice that Thomas and Emily are rarely in the same picture?? It is no accident. We just call it rivalry.

Evan's First Birthday

It's really hard to believe that year one is already in the record books. And in just a few short months Thomas will turn 10. Wow, where have those years gone?