Latest and Greatest, Growing up so Fast!

Ava asked me to take a picture of her and her puppies.  We found these little miniature puppies at a garage sale and she has been smitten.  They have some very creative names including Oh la la, bandana, flower and sleepy.

This week she also told me, "I don't like princesses anymore, Mom.  Julia likes princesses but I don't.  I just like animals."  All right sweetie, good to know.  Just another sign that she is growing up so fast.

Ava really has the most loving, giving spirit.  Today she went into the toy room and wrapped up one of her new puppies to give to her brother for his birthday.  Not too many kids would pick one of their favorite toys, without being asked, and volunteer to give it to a sibling.

The Conspiracy aka Just another night at Casa Shadle

I took a picture one morning off all the kids camped out on our floor.  It had not been storming the night before, so it was unusual to have all three in our bedroom.  Later on I found out that before the kids went to bed they made a plan to all sleep in our bedroom that night.  And sure enough, one by one they made their way into our room that night.  Hmmm, I guess beds are totally overrated!

The kids have been spending a TON of times in the woods behind our house.  I found Carter and Dawson smeared in mud one day to thwart mosquito bites.  Good idea boys, but I guess we need a bath pretty soon! 

We went to zip line park, one of our favorites.

The kids are becoming very skilled at this!

At Carter's request we went to pump it up.  He dosen't get to go very often, and its one of his favorite places to visit.  So I agreed to go because this:

is coming!!!

I can't believe I'm going to have two school aged kids on Monday!  Carter knows a ton of kids in his class, including one of his very best friends from our neighborhood.  Ava has one of her preschool buddies in her kindergarten class, so I know it will help to relieve some anxiety.  I'm sure many more school pictures to come!