The cooler weather means the kids have been outside more. It's been great, especially since we've started school back and they need/want the fresh air and the exercise. This week one of them had the idea to make a circus.

 Lila was the acrobat.


 Micah was Moe the Clown. I couldn't help but laugh when I first saw him. He and Drennan took paint (non-washable paint) and completely covered his belly, back, arms, and face.

Drennan was the musician. He sang and played the guitar. I heard him singing The Rainbow Connection, which Kermit the Frog sings on the Muppets. For the very last line, he sang, "the clown, the swinger, and me." So funny.

Jude was just an audience member, but he got to eat a cookie, so he was excited. Maybe they can take their act on the road.

I never got a chance to post when Drennan was having his birthday at the end of June, so I thought I would combine Drennan's and Micah's birthday celebrations into one post.

Drennan turned 10 on June 23rd. I can't believe he is already 10!! He had an Avengers party at the pool. His cupcakes turned out so well. I put M&Ms on top to form different symbols from the Avengers. 

 It was blazing hot, but the kids had a great time swimming!
 Micah turned 8 on August 7th. He had a Captain America party. He was so excited to get a Captain America costume that he wore it to his party and hid until everyone was there. Then he came running out in his suit. It was great!

All of these kids just happened to be sitting on this bench in this order (except for baby Della who we added for extra cuteness).

Tad took this photo of Micah on his actual birthday. Jude keeps saying, "Micah is Cap Amewica."