The Attempt at a Family Picture

So, today after church we attempted to take family pictures.  I had told the kids to all put vests on so there would be at least a little matching going on.  So everyone sat on the couch, we set the timer, and voila...


Too much sun, better try again...
Ok, this isn't any better.  Let's shut the blinds.

Will's turn to try.  He's adjusting the settings.  Uh, oh.  Eddy is not happy.

Better nurse him while Will is messing with the camera.

"Everyone, lets try this setting."

At this point Frank wanted to read a book, which was then stolen by his brother and confiscated by their mother.  Roger is extremely bored.

Funny faces everyone.

Ummm, are we done?
 At this point, the batteries died so I had to find new batteries.  Frank was hungry, had to give him a few almonds to tide him over.  I think I've got it, hurry before the camera dies again.

You can tell how excited all these guys are about this photo shoot.

Hurry up Mom!

Smile, so we can eat lunch.

Only one more picture, I promise.


So that was our photo.  I'm sure those of you who have tried to take any picture with kids can completely understand the mayhem.  It was comical to me, so I thought I would share.  Fun times at the Bluemel house. :)

Slideshow


My sister's friend is starting up a photography business and needed a newborn model, so I was lucky to get to have her take some of me and Eddy.

The slideshow isn't online anymore, but this pic is still super cute!

If you like her work, here is her website.

Baby Eddy


We are excited for our new addition. Edward James was born November 8th at 6:05pm. He was 9lbs and 20.5in. Here are some pictures.


Paper Airplanes

My boys love paper airplanes. This morning they decided to make a giant one from a large sheet of paper Allen had brought home from school. Check it out! I was totally impressed!





And here is their recent hiding place. We set up another crib for the baby and they play underneath.


Grandma and Grandpas

Here are a few pics from some recent trips to Grandma and Grandpa's.

First there was a trip to the Lyle house...

On the way...


We went for the walk down to the river while the men worked.







The boys loved climbing on the rocks!

Picnic at the Lyle house.

The boys helped plant Grandma's garden.


A rare family picture.


Then there was a trip to Goldendale to help put a roof on the garage...

Exploring

He actually fell asleep on our "hike."


The men hard at work.


Standing in the wheat field right outside the house.

Catching up in Pictures

I think this might have been on Easter.


The last 4 months have been crazy! I keep postponing posting, but then more happens and I get more behind. Here are some pics. Enjoy!


I love how he is the perfect height for this cupboard.


Roger's new room.


Sometimes he just gets really tired.



Trouble...



More trouble...


Playtime!


Brother fun.

Lego Meets Machine

Roger is really into electronics lately. Combine that with his love for Legos.  Tonight Will challenged him to make a replica of a CNC mac...