Our Family...

Saturday, December 6, 2008

Birthday ~

The little guy has been talking about a Handy Manny cake for awhile -

although when it came time to eat it, he said he didn't like it.

I did what any good mom would do and ate it for him!

Listen closely to the video below, as we sing "Happy Birthday dear..."

He says, no - Handy Manny! He likes it when we call him Handy Manny!

The kids were happy that Grandma came down to visit!

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Cute card, huh?

We celebrated my 33rd and the little one's 3rd birthday!

If you didn't know, he was born on my 30th birthday ~

He recieved three of this exact same card in the mail.

(perhaps there was a sale at Costco?)

He thought it was the funniest thing ever - well, almost...

For him, the funniest thing was listening to his Aunt sing over the phone!

Thursday, November 27, 2008

At Thanksgiving time, we often share with others all that we are thankful for. My family has so much to be thankful for... we are VERY thankful for all that we've been blessed with - family, friends, health and happiness.

The list goes on (click to see last years list). One of my sisters suggested

we focus on the giving part of the holiday, so we are trying to focus

on how we can GIVE more of ourselves this holiday season.

How can you give of yourself this time of year?

Don't just count your blessings, make your blessings count!

Friday, November 7, 2008

My little students

"She is off to a wonderful start in Kindergarten! It is a great pleasure to have such a special little girl in my classroom. I enjoy her quiet, observant nature and her calm, friendly personality! I am so pleased to notice how much she enjoys her school environment, school activities, and even school work. She always does her best and is a lovely listener and participant! She is well liked and well behaved. I am enjoying her drive to learn, she is an emergent reader now. I look forward to a great year of fun and learning with her!"

"He is off to a great start in Third grade. He has

fantastic comprehension skills. He is a very interesting

and creative writer. His understanding of math skills and

concepts far exceeds that of a typical third grader.

I would like him to work on letting me know when he is ready

to move on to something more challenging during our lessons.

He works hard towards a positive atmosphere in our

classroom. Keep up the great work!"

Friday, October 31, 2008

Happy Halloween

Anakin Skywalker

He and all of his friends decided they were old enough to Trick or Treat by themselves this year. They all met together and cruised the neighborhood for treats (hopefully, not pulling any tricks!). After the big candy trade they hung out at a bon fire next door. The kid is really growing up.

Cute Cowgirl

Seroiusly... Have you ever seen such a cute cowgirl?

She also decided Trick or Treating would be much more fun with a friend.

Handy Manny

With his older siblings out with friends, this little guy was left all by himself.

Thank goodness he's got a fun dad who took him around the neighborhood!

Our Pumpkins ~

The kids thought it was cool to have the pumpkins lit with all the lights out and dad shining a flashlight on them to display their masterpiece!

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Halloween Cookies...

Every year we make Halloween Sugar cookies.

This year we made them with some friends

while the kids were home from school!

Thanks for the pictures, Zeeny!

He concentrates very hard while doing his cookies.

They look great when he is done.

I am even willing to send the ones he has frosted to the neighbors.

She usually makes the cutest faces ~ complete with eyes, nose, mouth

... don't forget the cheeks, and chins (those are extra candy to eat).

I don't know what to say - His never go to the neighbors...

I don't even eat the ones he's decorated,

unless I've stripped them of the half dozen candy corn!

Thursday, October 23, 2008

So long, Soccer!

We had fun watching our oldest two kids play soccer this year. There were evenings when I had to park my chair right in the middle so I could watch both games at the same time. Go Green! Go Black!

He has gotten really good at soccer this year. He was a great goalie - never letting a ball through the entire season! Goalie was his favorite position.

This little monkey had plenty to do during the games... riding on his horse (AKA my leg) seemed to be one of his favorite activities! I think my right leg muscle is stronger than my left now ~ perhaps I should have switched legs...