First one in, first one out! September 27, 2008

I have gotten bath time down to 30 minutes. I have a system. They all get in at the same time and then I wash Veronica. Get her out. Lotion, diaper, pajamas and then baby jail while I take care of Michael and Mia. Mia is next. While I am getting lotion on Mia, I start the draining of the tub. Michael gets to stay in the tub until all the water is gone. By the time that happens Mia is finished and then Michael and I lotion him down and then he gets his pajamas on. And people ask me all the time, "How do you do it?" My answer usually is, "I just do."

The Clark Kids Love Johnson's Corner Farm September 21, 2008

Johnson's Corner Farm has become a family favorite in our household. Michael can easily spend an hour driving the cars around the track. Mia enjoys the climber with the slide and Veronica just does exactly what we want her to. That won't last much longer. Little V is growing up fast!

V. C. means.. September 15, 2008

...Very Confident Veronica Clark. Veronica is moving right along . I guess getting out of the way for baby number 4. Isn't she a cutie! She looks really good in her sister's hand-me-downs. Any color is her color. I'm not bragging, of course!

Michael's first day of school! September 8, 2008

NEW SCHOOL!
NEW SCHOOL YEAR!
NEW SCHOOL UNIFORM!

Michael loves his new school, although we have had to make the adjustment from taking a nap everyday to only taking a nap on the weekends. He is doing really well with that. Some days I want to put him to bed by 6 pm, but that's just a little too early. Besides, Mia would look for him and probably wake him up.

Okay, this is the last set! Long Beach Island Vacation Aug. 30, 2008-Sept. 6, 2008

We also celebrated Phil's birthday on vacation! Happy, Happy Joy! As always, the kids are happy to eat cake!

Bored yet?

Still More..Bear with me!

But wait, there's more!

Long Beach Island Vacation Aug 30-Sept 6, 2008

We had a wonderful time on our vacation to the beach. The kids loved the beach and Phil and I love tiring them out with all the fun stuff that we did. I couldn't figure out how to get my slideshow on the blog, so I just picke some highlight pictures from the whole week. Hope you enjoy them!

Hanging out at the park..August 26, 2008

Michael and Veronica love the swings at the park. Mia does also, but on this day Mia wanted to play on the monkey bars and not the swings. I so remember twirling up the swing, climbing in and getting dizzy from spinning so fast. So funny how many years have passed, but not much has changed.

Benjamin Franklin Bridge August 20, 2008

Michael was out of school for the month of August. I wanted to give him a break before he started at his new school in September. I used the month of August to do some things that we have never done and some things that we haven't done in a while. One activity was walking the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Let me correct myself..Michael walked the bridge with Phil when he was a year and a half. At that time they walked to the center and returned home. This time Mia, Michael, Veronica and myself walked the entire bridge..all the way to Camden. They were walking and running and watching the cars below. They really got a kick out of seeing the duck boat floating along the river.
What a view!

Baby Spa Day! August 16, 2008

Baby spa day doesn't really exist, but Veronica just looked so relaxed and comfortable in the tub. She started playing with her toes and babbling! I wish I could do that everyday. A girl can dream!

I Look Good.. August 16, 2008

..so I am going to smile pretty. Mia had just had her hair done and I pulled out the camera and she actually started posing for me. She can be a little ham sometimes.

What a Crew August 14, 2008

This shot is getting harder to get. I just can't seem to catch all of them smiling or at least looking at the camera at the same time. Every time I take a picture Mia has to come around and see it on the LED screen. She is hilarious! I will definitely keep trying.

She's Got Legs! August 14, 2008

Guess who these legs belong to..yes Veronica. Long and lean. I call her Frogger!

Michael's Car Wash August 12, 2008

Michael loves to get the car washed. He gets disappointed if we drive by and not drive through. On this particular afternoon Michael decided to make his own car wash for his cars. My boy is talented..check it out!

Last ones up! August 4, 2008

Every one of my children has given me the opportunity to take a picture like this. The house is usually quiet because the rest of the family is already asleep. So we lie on the floor and I stretch my arm out to get the shot..of course I look sleepy, thank you very much!

Duck Boat Ride August 3, 2008

Now of course we didn't go on the duck boat for educational purposes..just for fun! Everyone had a good time. Michael was a little bored at the beginning, but he became really excited and nervous when it was time to plunge into the Delaware River. Michael and Mia both make it a point to wave at the duck boat every time they see it. By the way, they are truly enjoying the duck blowers..yeah for me!

Handsome Michael even while brushing July 29, 2008

Look at that handsome boy. I can only take a little bit of credit, since EVERYONE says that Michael looks just like Phil. Michael, as you can see, can make a lot of bubbles in his mouth.

Mia's Beautiful Teeth July 29, 2008

Not only does Mia have beautiful teeth, she loves to show them off. Look how clean they are. She does a very good job brushing them everyday! Her dentist is very happy with her teeth! By the way, she was cracking up in this photo. Mia is one crazy girl!