What's so funny/sad?

A year ago, the family reunion...sibling lunch. All nine of us. It was fun. A little too fun.

What's so funny?


The left behind parents, spouses and kids...they don't really get this "sibling lunch" thing we do. And maybe it IS kinda rude not to invite anyone else. Okay, to blatantly exclude everyone else. That's more like it. But when we go, and when I look at our pictures and think back on the hour we all sat around the table, not really talking about anything special or even reminiscing all that much, I'm so glad we did it.

Please ignore all the fillings in my teeth, that I just now pointed out to you and you otherwise may not have noticed.

I'm laughing just looking at the pictures.

And a year later...

Family reunion...sibling lunch.

What's so sad?

This one here, is our third "sibling outing." The first time, we were pretty sure it would never happen again, though we all vowed it would.

Oh, my goodness!

What could have happened?

Maybe we're all thinking how much we'll miss our Ethan as he embarks on his 2 year mission to Croatia. He leaves December 16th!! Our little baby brother...
Well...
Stay tuned for...What's so scary?
or What on earth is that smell?
Haven't decided yet, but it won't be for a couple years since Ethan will be gone and all nine of us won't be together again 'til he's back. We WILL miss you, Ethan...but we're all a bit jealous as well. :)

I love my sibs.

Halloween in December

Okay, we aren't really having Halloween in December. But I'm finally posting about it in December.

Here's the wonderful picture of our crew.

Justin- his idea (sort of.) But I actually found the lamp shade, much to Justin's surprise and delight.

Ian, the duct tape man. My little brother Ethan made a whole suit of duct tape once. This is the perfect costume for Ian who is always stealing and using the duct tape.

Thanks to many dress up birthday parties Emily was invited to the last couple of months, we found this Zombie costume really worked for her. Don't you agree?

Of course! Duh!

Army guy. He stuck with this idea from the first and was thrilled with it til the end. :) Phew! Love when they are easy to please.

Happy Halloween!
ahem...

Mom, my neck hurts

The prefered tv watching spot.

My neck hurts just watching him.