Just when you think they arn't listening....

Jael and Tekla were playing legos and I overheard what they were making. I tried to get the whole story but as soon as they realized I was listening, their creativity seemed to freeze. Also, Saoirse wanted to help in the filming so it was a bit shaky, but here it is none the less.



And some supporting pictures including Saoirse's contribution.


Edited to clarify: I had been working on the computer, not paying much attention to what the girls were saying. During their chatter my ears perked at the word "Tabernacle". Then I started really listening. Tekla had built a tabernacle and was explaining where you go in and "this is where you stand". Then Jael was telling her about the Moses she had made. She gave a brief explanation of him as a baby, then was telling about him leading the Israelites. She talked about the burning bush, God leading them in a pillar of fire, and God coming down on the mountain to talk to Moses. The even talked some about what "mana" must have tasted like. I was very impressed. Jael had told me this was her favorite story in the past, but I hadn't realized how much she had already picked up.

Today I was thinking about my own memory of Bible stories. Growing up, it seemed that I remembered more Bible Stories than most kids my age. Now, I see my girls playing out those stories and I think, they have heard so many stories so many times they may actually give me a challenge playing some of the Bible trivia games we have sitting the closet. We hadn't pulled them out because they weren't ready and they weren't too fun for just Mommy and Daddy to play alone. Perhaps it is time to give them a go.

Memorial Day Sight Seeing

Since Daddy had the day off Monday, we decided to take a trip to Skyline Drive. It was overcast, with rain in the afternoon, but it was still pretty. It was nice to get out in the fresh air and do a little walking.

Jael's reading progress has improved leaps and bounds this year. She isn't always eager to read in front of others, but the camera is different. When I got the camera out to film her, she was so excited, but I can tell she was a bit nervous when I started filming. She still did great.

Soon, I'll have to film Tekla and her reading. She is now reading CVC words and several sight words well. If she dosn't get distracted with the pictures or other things going around the room, she can read her school books very well.

Big sisters are loving baby brother!

Introducing Mordecai James

It has been a busy week! Last Friday morning around 11:45 Mordecai was born. Since I hadn't had more than 3 hours night sleep in almost a week the frist thing I did was take a nap...I felt much better. Cai was 8lb 4oz and was imediatly a good eater. When we left on Sunday he had a bit of jaundice, so we followed up with the doctor Monday and his bilirubin numbers were up so we had to get a photo therapy blanket for most of the week. Now he is happy, healthy and usually hungry.

I, myself, went into the hospital on crutches because of a seperated pelvis but was able to get up and walk right after he was born (well, after my nap). Since then my muscles have been getting used to everyday activities and I keep feeling closer to my self each day. In fact I have felt so much better, this week we made two trips to IKEA (one for a dresser for Cai, one to get birthday presents), spring cleaned the house top to bottom, and cut 12 inches off my hair. It has been a productive week.

Grandma and Grandpa are bringing girls home today. It sounds like they had fun, dispite the fact that they all got sick. We plan on having more exciting trips in the next several weeks before the move.

While 'littlest one' finishes incubating (we are hoping for 3 more weeks), the big girls are going to see grandparents. Grandma flew in on Wednesday to help get the house straightend and the girls packed. Then grandpa drove here to pick them all up this weekend. Just before they left I took this picture. Looks like even Saoirse has warmed up to him already (she bulldozed herself right in the middle to see the book too).

Easter/ Birthday Dresses

It's not the best picture, but this is Saoirse's dress. I still have to fix the neck but otherwise it's done. Tekla's will be similar only in violet. Jael will get a pink skirt with a different pattern. Whosit, will get something in green that I havn't figured out yet.