I think the most repeated sentence in my life is "Life is Crazy" or maybe "Lantz is a menace". I think the latter may be the reason for the first statement! Life is Crazy for our family but mostly in a very good way. Here are some highlights for last month.

John took both of the boys to the Father's and Son's camp out. John was willing to take Lantz, and Zak wanted him along so it worked out great. They had a fun time sleeping in the tent and drinking homemade root beer. Zak loved widdling with his pocket knife and then he lost it there somewhere. I guess I don't have to stress about it anymore! Makelle and I had a fun evening hanging out at a dental school picnic by ourselves, then grocery shopping and we ended with a McDonald's ice cream and a sleepover on the bean bag. Then next day we had a great time yard sale-ing and found some great stuff we didn't need but it was way to cheap to pass up. Makelle bought herself a Barbie fishing pole and she was in heaven. I realized it is really fun and relaxing to have just one child and even shopping is enjoyable!

Last month John and I decided we needed to start having family councils with the kids. We weren't sure what to expect from the kids but they LOVED it. It has been so fun to have them with the kids. They get so excited to have a meeting with Mom and Dad. They are so used to us going to meetings that they feel so cool to have one with us. They get their pens and clipboards and start drawing pictures and writing things down. We each take an uninterrupted minute to talk about things we want to have happen in our family. The first week Zak wanted us to all do better picking up our clothes. Makelle gave a big long talk about how God loves us and how he helps the world. It was great! Last week Zak decided they needed to help more around the house. This week I had dishwasher and laundry helpers all week. I love the things they come up with. It gives us one more night to take time to be as a family to sing and work together to make our family better.


Another big thing for September was the "Ball on the Bell". It will get its own post later!

Now for the latest pictures of the crazy crazy kids!

Makelle loves to do hand stands anywhere and anytime even in the car!


Makelle is just pullin Lantz around.
Lantz wanting to be like Makelle. Of course Zak knew he would get in trouble so he didn't paint his nails, just his brother's.
Stinker!


Lantz loves to put things in his ears. Before I get mad at him I first have to take a picture. It is a little funny and dangerous!