Just give me a hack saw

Bailey has mastered two wheel bike riding, and we bought him a "brand new" used bike off craigslist.  The seat was too high and it had to be adjusted.  Bailey told me we had to wait for dad because "moms can't fix bikes"  WELL!  Not to quote Obama or anything but Yes, I can!

So I strapped the bike seat into the vice, took Ben's hack saw and started at it....

And presto!  A modified seat.....

So, then I did have difficulty getting the clamp piece back on, and with a few times online and a few calls to Ben I figured it out.  I was just about to go out and finish when Ben's brother Mike came by and did it quickly for me.  Now, just because I didn't actually end up doing it, doesn't mean I couldn't have.  You can see below the modification I made when Bailey said his behind was sore.  Let me just say that Yes, Moms can fix bike seats-so there :)

Easter Pictures!

All five Oram Kids April 12, 2009 before Church

Kate and Addison with mommy using too much flash, but it's cute!

Addison in all her smiling glory

Miss Buggy was quite the charmer on Sunday

Spring Break

So I stole these from someone else, and they are not as nice looking as Kristen's, but she has some super craft green thumb:)  They are still cute anyway, and the kids had fun.

With all the rain this week, things were tough in the Oram kid house!  My kids have a new found love of the outside.  They are out EVERY day with their neighborhood friends and have the greatest time.  This is part of the reason I really like our new house.  Wednesday we couldn't take the rain anymore and play group was not happening at the park, so we went with the Bradford's to Bounceopolis.  The kids went crazy and even met the Easter Bunny.  

Emma at 9:30 a.m. on a Thursday.  She LOVED being able to sleep in all week.

Now, why am I excited for Spring Break to be two weeks next year for the kids?  Umm, now that we have been through a week, I am not sure...  But we have survived (almost!)  As a special treat, Ben has been home all afternoon and I got a cool clearance rack outfit at Target!

This is my cool new hair cut, courtesy of Raquel.  I took this picture for my facebook profile.  Not the greatest quality, but the best I can do on a computer:)  I had her give me bangs to camouflage the post baby hair falling out.  This blog rarely has pictures of me on it, so it's about time, right?

Growing Girls

Emma carrying Addison, barely.

The girls were weighed today and...

Addison 12 pounds, 11 ounces

Kate 12 pounds, 1 ounce!!!!

The gap between the two is closing and no wonder I had to pull out the 3-6 month clothes (and they fit!) Now that Kate's heart is healed, she is closing in!

Our Silly Kids:)

If you go to our blog page and click on the French Photography link on the side, you will see my crazy children:)  My friend, Stephanie, is building her portfolio and took pictures of Bailey, Emma and Nathan at the Botanical Gardens in Fair Oaks.  They thought it was hilarious to just run away from her most of the time and laugh when she tried to take pictures.  Then, when they were posed, they thought it was even funnier to goof around-- well, she definitely captured the essence of them!  

Spring is Here!

Our impromptu "photo shoot" with Nathan, Kate and Addison.  They were decked out in clothes for warmer weather-yay!  Although it was windy, we had a great time at play group.  We stayed extra long since Grandma was picking up Bailey and Emma from school for Easter outfit shopping.  

I actually was able to capture Addison's smile.  She smiles all the time, but usually Kate is the only one who will do it for the camera.  

Kate was not in the mood for smiling...

Two belly girls together.  I admit I intertwined their arms together, but they did lean in towards each other, even if just for the sake of not falling down.

Invention Convention!

Bailey's invention for his class project.  The Super Shoes 10,000.  Each student was asked to come up with an invention, make it and document why and how.  Bailey made these shoes for camping.  The flashlight is so you can see while you walk, there are side pockets to hold things and a "phone" attached so you can talk handsfree while you camp.  He was so excited to make these and had a great time.  We went to the Convention for all the 2nd and 3rd graders on Friday after school.

Bailey, Emma and Nathan peeking up behind in front of Bailey's display.

Bailey's favorite pose lately.

The poster board he decorated by drawing fire works on it because his invention is so exciting:)