What's in a name?

Some of the conversation we had in the car last night. It all started as we passed Mom's house. I don't know which of the boys were saying what because they talk at the same time. They were all participating though. ;)


There's Gamaw's house.

What's Gamaw's real name?

(Emmy) Her name is Gamaw!

No, I mean her real name.

(Emmy) It's Gamaw!

NO EMMY, LIKE HER FIRST NAME! HER FIRST NAME ISN'T GAMAW!

(Emmy) Yes it is!

(Me) My name is Nikki and you don't call me that Emmy, you call me Mom.

It's Shurn, that's what it is!

No, it's Sharing. Right Mom?

(Me) Actually it's Sharon.

Oh. Sharon. That's right.

What's Grumpy's name?

(Me) Basil.

WHAT?! The same as Daddy?!

(Basil) Grumpy is Basil Jr., I'm Basil the third. My grandfather was Basil Sr.

(Me) Granny's name is Mary Helen.

MARY HELEN?!

What about Albert?

(Me) Albert.

Hahahaha. Oh. What about Philippa and Becca?

(Me) Philippa and Becca.

Hahahahahaha. Oh yeah.

What about Peepaw?

(Me) Frank.

Frank? Frank. What about Nana?

(Me) Donna.

Donna? Oh. Donna.

And y'all are Basil and Nikki.

(Me) Yes.

Well those are all stupid names.

(Basil) Well what names do you think are good?

loooooooong pause.......

Buttcrack! Fart! Armpits!

Roars of laughter.

My children. As charming as ever.

Splashin'

We hit the P.N. splash park after school one day last week.

I do feed them, believe it or not:

This summer is going to be SO much fun and lots different than last summer. Caleb couldn't do much last year, this year he's right out there with everybody else!

Rashy boy

Caleb woke up this morning all puffy eyed and rashy, it's only gotten worse as the day has gone on. Apparently it's a side effect of a virus. I've also learned that he was contagious for days before the rash appeared. Nice. I like stuff like that. I have no idea what virus he could have, he has no other symptoms besides the rash. Weird.

It's ALL over. Front to back, head to toe. Hence the underwear in the above picture, he's not potty training, when I say ALL over I mean ALL over. I thought he might like a breeze. ;) He's not complaining though, it looks itchy as hell to me but he's playing fine, even with Benadryl being given every four hours. I'd be one cranky mofo if I took Benadryl during the day.

Ain't he cute though, rash and all!

Our little graduate

My big girl. How cute is this?!

I would be really really sad (well - more sad than I am), but she's SO excited about starting kindergarten. She's making it way easier on me than the boys did. She's not so excited about the one shot that she has to get before starting, but a trip to DQ will make her forget all about her leg hurting.

They get big WAY too fast. :(

What's better than silly string?!

It's all fun and games...


...until somebody gets shot in the face.

Then things just get downright pissy.

A tribute to Papa

The service was beautiful, totally perfect and I know he's proud.

You know me, I don't go anywhere without my camera. Mom wanted some pictures too though, so it wasn't just me!! :P

We'll miss you Papa.

A boy and his dog

Awwwwww.

She really is a good dog except for when she's howling like an idiot and keeping me awake.

Annie Fannie, the only one left.

Fun in the mud

Yay for warm weather!!

Wait for it....

...wait for it....

....ew.

This picture would have come in handy this past weekend. We were at an Easter egg hunt at a local church when a lady said "EXCUSE ME! I THINK HE JUST PICKED UP SOME POPCORN OFF OF THE GROUND AND ATE IT!!"

I think she was offended by my "uh, ok. thanks." reaction. Seriously lady, it could be (and has been) much much worse.

More Easter

A few from Gamaw's house. The kids had a full day having spent several hours at Granny and Grumpy's before going to Gamaw's. I didn't get to go to G & G's since I was stuck at home with a sleeping Caleb and I failed to send the camera with Basil so no pictures from there. Thanks for sending the food though Granny, it was excellent. As was yours Mom, I swear I gained 30 pounds this weekend. Totally worth it though.

Here's Caleb riding a horse that was mine way back when. He can get on by himself, he thinks he's big stuff.

Cracking eggs and collecting candy:

Ok so now onto the real reason for the post. Here's Jacob hunting for eggs in Gamaw's Christ.....er, Easter tree:

You should light it up next year Mom, it'd give the eggs a nice glow. ;)

Becca posing by (and therefore making fun of) the tree.

In all fairness, she's not the only one. This may or may not be a picture of my house:

What?! Don't judge! It's not like they're on! Ok so maybe a few weeks ago I accidentally flipped the switch and had half of the house lit for part of the day, it's not like it was intentional.

We're just starting really early this year so that we can enjoy it. Gosh! Cut us some slack!

:P

Easter

After Jonah took this picture...

Emmy took this one and said...

..."and that's how you smile, Jonah! Sheesh!"

Hope you all had a wonderful Easter Sunday!