Chez Chaos (and loving it!)

The cast of Characters at Chez Chaos:

Nanny - the most amazing woman who is The baby Whisperer

Levi - main purveyor of toy destruction and comic relief

Mina - age 3, total Princess and ruler of all she sees. She keeps all the boys in line.

Ahren - new addition to the mix, an unknown entity but doing his best to keep up

Holly - age 1, thinks she is as big as everyone else and the one most likely to climb herself into a situation she can't get out of by herself

Here is a glimpse into the typical day around these parts

Monkeys mimicking each other

We stole a page from the Book of JuJu and had a fingerpaint/shaving cream party on the patio
I'm not sure if this is a hug of affection or a chance to wipe his hands on his brother's shirt

A work of art in progress. Note the teamwork!

The 3 amigos, so proud of their work

I am not sure what was messier, the paint and shaving cream or the Cheetos at snack time.

Master Clown and leader of the pack. He thinks it up and then everyone else does it.

I don't think Ahren has ever gotten messy like this before. he was a bit unsure about it at first, but was soon enjoying himself like the other kids.
When I went to wash the paint off it left colored stains on their skin. I had this moment of panic that I would end up with 4 kids looking like someone had beat them. Luckily a little soap in the tub and it all came off. Whew! See Mina? This little girl is so beautiful and so smart. 
Holly, caught on a toddle-by while playing. She is a huge personality in a tiny little body.

This is one beautiful little girl. 

What is hair looks like when it's combed and moussed. You can't believe how incredibly soft it is. Soft and shiny. I may be a tad biased, but isn't he just GORGEOUS!

My beautiful boy. I still can't believe it!!!!

Ooooh, can you see that sparkle in her eyes? She is a hoot! Seriously, she controls all the boys. 
The little three while Levi is off at school. This was the 0.00001 second all 3 were in the same camera frame.

 I have a quick vent to get off my chest (quick because some people and some things do not deserve to get more of my time than a few seconds).  PBJ has been gone for 11 days. During that time we have gotten lots of conflicting information (no surprise there). Then, earlier this week, we get our monthly update from the agency. They stated they were waiting on the medical report but here were new pictures of our daughter. Puzzled, I opened the photos and see a child I do not recognize. Granted, she was a cutie, but not our daughter. I felt like I had been punched in the stomach. Oh how wonderful and caring our agency is. How supportive. How attentive to our needs. I had been dealing with this un-expected twist pretty well until this. Salt...in...the....wound...bastards. Sorry for the bad word, but I want to say sooo many more, maybe even make up a few new ones!!!!!!