Roman History and a "hair-do"

We have been studying Greece and Rome this year. Of course, we have discussed all kinds of boring details about their form of government etc. However, my 8 yr. old son just keeps taking it back to questions about war and battle. Of course... That's my boy. (: So... when I heard that Charlie Daniels would be speaking on the Romans and ESPECIALLY the Roman "warrior", I knew we had to go. He had the helmet and dagger and sword to show us. Parker just lit up when he realized that he would get to touch them. It was fun. Rachel enjoyed it too. Forest was happily (and cluelessly) snoozing in his stroller.

After the Roman fun... we headed to Tulsa for some memory making with their cousins. I love watching them all play together. Rachel has moved into a more "baby-sitter" like roll with them and Parker is around to stir up excitement. They instinctively think that if he looks at them, he is going to chase them. So, at times, the excitement is too much and it turns from giggles to tears real fast. (: I wish I had it on video. It's hilarious. They do all play well together though. I love visiting with my sister in law too. She is so creative and fun. She's always able to laugh about even the hard things. I'm so lucky to have a great family. Anyway, as you can see in the picture, Rachel was doing hair. They even let her put on their make-up. Then afterwards daddy called (my brother Joe) and Jossie (the 2year old sitting in the floor) grabbed the phone and held it out and said "Daddy, don't I look 'boo-tiful'??"
(: Ohh, classic. It was adorable. I love them dearly. Hope you all have a good weekend.