Sean and Callie posing with Sierra and her birthday cake. Her mommy made the cake.
Sierra like the ice cream the most.

Sean serenaded Sierra with some harmonica music. He's been studying the book Lentil this week (as part of Five In A Row) and has been practicing on his new harmonica. He actually sounds pretty good, that is the music he plays is enjoyable to listen to. Perhaps he has a musical talent. Enjoy the video of us singing "Happy Birthday" to Sierra.

Raelyn (niece) - Happy Birthday

LABOR DAY PICS

Sean bonded with Granny. He has a compassionate heart. He rubbed her arm and held her hand as she walked to the table to eat and wanted to sit next to her at the table.

So tired.

Sis and bro hanging out.

Callie just finished studying the Pacific Islands as part of her study of the Eastern Hemisphere this year. We had a luau to wrap it up. Here the kids are playing on the "beach".

Sierra took gymnastics once a week for 5 weeks. Her favorite part was jumping on the trampoline and jumping into the pit of foam blocks. I found her leotard new with tags for $1.00.

Sean took a tennis class this summer. He loved it and says that tennis is his favorite sport. Like father like son. Jeff was wishing he could play too. He might try some left-handed play or he'll just have to wait until next summer after his shoulder has healed.

Clayton, Callie, Sean, Sierra and Keagan on the swingset.
Keagan helping Sean with his reading.

One attempt at 5 pairs of eyes toward the camera.
Another attempt at 5 pair of eyes on the camera.

Sean participated in the Pedal Tractor Pull at the fair.
Sean and Sierra enjoyed blowing bubbles at the fair.

Our 4-H Fair has kept us busy this past week. Callie's club participated in the kick-off parade to celebrate the 50th year of the fair. She worked with her club in the community building one evening to help watch the exhibits including her scrapbook and creative writing entries which she received blue ribbons on. Yesterday, her club worked at the Smoke Free booth for Smoke Free day. They gave out balloons, bubbles and collected signatures.

More pics

Here are some pics from today which was Jeff's and Mom's birthday.

Here is Callie with her best friend Aly on the last day of school after 6th grade graduation.

My Little Pony

Here are some pictures from this past week's roofing project on our home. Much thanks to our cousins for so graciously helping us out. We also enjoyed visiting with them.

Matthew

Pa (Dad) on cleanup crew

Joshua enjoying his friend "Manuel Labor".

Michael doing a great job making sure the job was done well.

The whole clan.

Happy Homeowner!

The finished project - front.

The finished project - back.

Meet Dr. Chris who is graduating IU Med School tomorrow and will do a 3-year residency in ER medicine beginning in July. He is our (Jeff's) nephew. Notice any family resemblance? Pretty scary, isn't it?