Packing Up

I've been doing some progressive packing to keep me busy while Ron is gone most of the time studying for the BAR. To show everyone how helpful the kids are, well, here you go.

Our Big Fat 4th of July

We went down to the 'burg for the 4th of July and hung out with both sets of grandparents. We spent the 4th with Grandpa and Grandma Gibby and the 5th at Grandpa and Grandma Sperry's house swimming. The kids loved both events and had tons of fun. Paige is a fireworks bug, or maybe just a fire bug. Michael wasn't sure what to think since he cried while fireworks were going off and laughed when they finished. And Benjamin, well let's just say "Daddy! Light the big one! light the big one.......BOOM!! YEAH!!!"

Michael wasn't sure what to think so as usual, he looked to mommy for an answer and support. Mommy loves this though Michael is her little man.

Paige as usual attempts to show the exploding gun powder and magnesium who the real boss is and who holds the title of FIRECRACKER

Not one to let an issue rest, Paige kicks her nemesis while its down.

Benjamin poses for the camera with his giant sparkler.

Benjamin in the middle of the fireworks frenzy probably getting ready to light "The Big One" while his cousin Caleb looks for some fresh air and Paige stares down another "wimpy and sissy firework"

Summer is Finally Here!

Hey everyone, Salem finally saw some summer weather. It was 97 degrees today, and the kids enjoyed the new slip 'n' slide we got at a garage sale.

Paige takes a spin on the slip 'n' slide


Michael isn't so sure this is a good idea


Benjamin shows his game face

Snake Charmers and Loose Teeth

Here is Benjamin holding one of his new found friends. It tried to bite him several times in the face but couldn't open its mouth wide enough. Ben thought it was pretty fun. Watch out mother nature, Ben and Paige are on your trail!

Benjamin also lost his first tooth last week the old fashioned way. HeeHee. Dad thought it was fun anyways. For $3, Dad thinks he got his money's worth.

Graduation! Finally!

On May 11, 2008 Ron finally graduated from Law school! Whew. Michael wasn't that impressed. He kept trying to take daddy's hat off. Daddy was all for it since the only thing missing from his costume was the clown nose.

Introducing Our Ron and DeLynne Family

Ron The Third

Active husband and Father
Recent graduate of Willamette University College of Law 2008
Sitting in the Oregon BAR Examination July 29-30, 2008
Recent Associate offer to begin August 2008
Extremely motivated and energized to begin a REAL life


DeLynne

Moderately exhausted wife and mother of three
Faithful companion to a law school graduate
CAN'T WAIT FOR THE BAR TO BE OVER
REAL life sounds real good right about now
Dirty diapers, soccer, and t-ball, need I say more


Benjamin

Recent Kindergarten graduate
Wants to be a "First Grade Kid"
Lost one tooth, number two is on its way out
As of June 18, 2008 he can ride a bike without training wheels
Interests include riding a bike, Star Wars(especially Lego's), socializing, doing and saying everything Dad does


Paige

Recently learned to swim on her back
Wins an award for the loudest pitched scream on earth and for the longest duration
Now, at three years, no longer requires jeans with elastic waist bands
Interests include much teasing of anyone in her vicinity, outdoors, and riding a tricycle


Michael

Recently went swimming for the first time
Still working on the whole speaking issue
Wants to be the baby forever
Greatest love besides mom is any burp rag with a tag
Interests include hoarding as many burp rags as he can fit into his arms, cookies, snacks, playing outside, and crawling into small spaces