Our Quiverfull - Lots of pictures :-)

Apr. 16, 2008

Lots of pictures :-)

OK, photo-lovers, this blog is just for you! We didn't go see the nephrologist yesterday, because I couldn't find my keys. How pitiful is that!? Hannah had used them to unlock the van and SWORE that she put them on my desk, but we couldn't find them anywhere and we had to reschedule our appt. (No big deal, nothing urgent.) While I was in the house searching for the keys, a friend called and asked if we wanted to meet up with her family at the zoo after our appointment. We really didn't want to say no to that, so I arranged to get Jeff's copy of my van key and we headed to Greenville later that day. We had a great time at the zoo, then went to a local park so the children could run around and climb on rocks by the waterfall there. Here are some photos of the fun . . .

Noah at the zoo:

Hmmm . . . is it just me or does David look REALLY tall here? (grin)

This is Hannah holding Mary Faith. The flower on Mary Faith's head was not my idea LOL.

This is William playing King of the Mountain with Sarah. Looks like he won. :-)

I LOVE this picture of little Noah strolling along with his best buddy "Uncle" Zach!

Here is Timothy relaxing at the park.

Here are some of Sarah at the park. The fact that she is near a body of water and still stayed clean enough for me to photograph is truly a miracle.

Here's one of Matthew:

Sweet little David:

Here Timothy is standing in front of some BIG tree roots. They went way up past this photo - this only shows about half. He really wanted to climb them, but Mean Mommy said no. :-)

I don't know if I've ever mentioned that our family does 18th century reenacting. That means that we dress up as if we were living before the Revolutionary War and we go to historical events where we act in character for that time. We had an event a couple of weeks ago. It was kind of spur-of-the-moment so only Hannah, Matthew, and David dressed out. I need to make a new gown for Sarah, a new pair of breeches and a shirt for Timothy, and shifts (simple white dresses) for Noah and Mary Faith. I'm hoping to make a new outfit for myself as well, but we'll have to see . . . anyway, I have some photos from the reenactment. We'll be doing more this summer if Noah stays stable enough. Once we can get his cooling vest we will be able to put it under his shift so he won't stand out, and we have permission from the historical site for him to use his stroller and to be hooked up to an IV when needed.

Here is Matthew.

Here is Mary Faith. She is so funny sticking out her little tongue! I can't wait to finish her little shift so she can be Colonial Girl. :-)

Here is one of David:

Here is Matthew again with a Cherokee Indian. Yep, those really are that guy's ears!! Matthew got to shoot the arrows with this gentleman and had a GREAT time.

Here is Hannah weaving. Colonial settlers had to make EVERYTHING. If they wanted clothes, they started with flax plants (to make linen) or sheep (to make wool). Hannah is weaving "tape" with is a long thin woven strip used for belts, ties for clothing that tied shut, drawstrings, etc.

Noah rode/slept in his stroller most of the day, but we finally persuaded him to get out and run about a little. Doesn't he look great?!

Hope you enjoyed the photos!

Love,
Kate

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Apr. 16, 2008 - photos

Posted by Anonymous

Loved the photos! Thank you for sharing them. What a lovely family. :)