Sunday, May 18, 2008

We have to choose very hot days to clean out our friendly lizard's home, because he needs to keep warm. He was so incredibly proud as he sun bathed in the heat today. It was fun to watch him hold his head so high. As funny as it may seem, this character has a lot of personality.



This weekend was my first summer class, so I spent Friday afternoon/evening and most of Saturday inside a classroom, looking out the window at the incredible weather. When I came home, I did enjoy a great evening out with my kids and husband.... mowing. :) This time of year is CRAZY! Jason and I are burning the candle at both ends, and no one seems to be getting enough sleep. I am definitely not doing well with my 'wellness pyramid'. I played around with taking picture of my family as we were out. I was just loving each of them. Distance makes the heart grow fonder, so they say. I always loved Jason's intensity and his eyes.



Hannah.... always happy to give the camera a smile. :)



Here is the PRIME person who is not getting enough sleep... can you tell? He was not excited with pictures of his cranky attitude. :) Aaahhh.... parenting! If you can't take pictures and enjoy this, you might loose your mind.




Here is Mr. J... he is really really blowing my mind these days... becoming a BIG kid. He is now standing nearly at my shoulders! His interests and his mind stretch me all the time. The incessant questions can sometimes leave me exhausted, but his interest in learning warms my heart! Gotta love him!

14 comments:

Lindsay said...

Love the "close-ups" :) Makes me smile!

Wishing you rest in peace in the next few weeks as the school year winds down!

Tiffany said...

Fun pictures! Judah looks just like Jason! :o)

Kristie said...

glad you are surviving your CRAZY schedule!!

Just a few more weeks!!!

That Judah has a special place in this families heart!:) When you catch a breath email me and we'll get together!!

Melissa said...

I love the lizard picture, what a cool pet. Glad you got to get out and enjoy the weather! Have a great week!!

the Miller's said...

You are such a cool mom, having a lizard in your house!! Hope you all have a great week with good sleep!

kara said...

Very up close and personal with the family is always a good thing! And your husband looked like he enjoyed it too !haha

Katie said...

Love this post, Michelle! Hang in there!!

Anonymous said...

Oh the lizard. Dylan thought that was the coolest thing!

Have a great rest of the week!

Kirsten said...

What a cute family! The close up shots are great! Here's to a week of more sleep for all!

Anonymous said...

Loved this post.
Hang in there, things are about to get easier!
Very sweet pictures, you just need one of yourself in there!

Crystal said...

What are you going to do with all that time when classes are over? Start dreaming now... :)

For now it looks like you are enjoying the precious moments you have!

Shannon said...

That picture of Zeke is hilarious!

LizzyG said...

Oh man, I can totally relate to lack of sleep! It's nice to know there's other moms out there going a 100 mph, and sleep is the last thing on their to do list.

Your family is precious, and you are taking such good care of them, even the lizard!

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
~Isaiah 40:29

Kailin said...

I am intrigued by the lizard. I am not a big fan of creatures like this but I think my kids would love it...are they hard to take care of??

I hope you are getting to enjoy your 3 day weekend!