Showing posts with label happenings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label happenings. Show all posts

Friday, January 14, 2011

It's the busiest I've been in a long while...

That about sums it up. lol

It started with Jon. It's alllll his fault. He told us right after his semester ended that he wanted something to do this next semester. Well, he's been doing scouts and he's enrolled in 3 college classes but he had a lot of free time and he wanted "something". So we went to the local martial arts place down the street and checked it out. It's a really nice place and he can even walk it's so close. We looked at the price sheet and noted that it was cheaper to have two in the class than it was to have one in. I thought, maybe someone else would like to go also...enter Genevieve.lol She not only would love to go, she was terribly excited. We reasoned that it's easier to learn and to keep it up when you have a buddy so we decided to sign her up also. Then Isaac hears about it and he says, "I want to be a ninja too!" and really, can you say no to that sweet face? So, we now have three students for their new teacher.lol

You're now thinking, that's the end of this story, right? That's no big deal, one class three times a week but they are all in it. Well, my dh and I were talking and thought it may be a good idea for Genevieve to begin violin lessons. She's always wanted to play but the timing was off. So I go to sign her up and Sophia sees the pink ballet outfits and says she wants to take that class. Well, I can't say no to that considering she's not in anything.lol We left with ballet and tap classes for Sophia and Fiddle classes for Genevieve. Then Genevieve starts with the, I'd rather dance than play the fiddle. Well, I don't know how but she talks us into dance classes too!

So, we went from Genevieve in gymnastics and Jon in scouts to Jon in scouts and martial arts, Genevieve dropping gym for martial arts, dance, and violin, Isaac in martial arts, and Sophia in ballet and tap.

And all because Jon was bored.







Friday, April 24, 2009

Spring time fun...

I can't believe that it's almost pool season here already. I have a love-hate relationship with this season. The big pool is a pain in the rump to take care of, but the kids love it. This past weekend, my dh got the little pools out and the younger kids had a great time.

Flying Evie...
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Hard landing...
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Isaac prefers the hose...
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It's also "spend time outside every night until dark" season. Now, this season I love. The weather is wonderful and the kids get tuckered out every night and sleep well during this season.LOL We have some neighborhood friends that we spend time with most nights but even on days when we're on our own, we have lots for the kids to do...

Sophia having dinner outside...
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Evie playing mini golf...
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and biking...
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Mom and Dad hanging out, "supervising"
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Allison, home from work...
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Jon, cleaning up glass...
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What a blessing these evenings are for our family.

Blessings,

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Long time no see...

But here I am none the less.LOL

It's been a whirlwind month! My gifts are sitting under the tree, wrapped and ready for their new owners. We've already celebrated Christmas with my MIL since she's down south visiting my SIL. I've baked and given out many yummy treats to friends and neighbors AND I received the most wonderful gift from my wonderful MIL. She bought me this...
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And because she blessed me, I was able to make this for Evie...
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Do you think she likes it? (I just finished another one for Sophia to match.)
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Jon went camping and took along a few surprises...
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We decided to let the littles wear their Christmas outfits to church this past Sunday. Here's Sophia wearing Evie's dress from when she was three...lol
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Here's Evie wearing a beautiful red dress...
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Here's Isaac. No, he wouldn't come out. We were almost late.LOL
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And here are three cute photos just because...
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I'd LOVE to show you all what I've been up to but I can't until after Christmas. Too many snoopy family members and I worked too hard to let them find out early.lol

This year has been a wonderful blessing to me. It's been a year of trial and some hardships, but through those trials, I have come closer to my Father in Heaven and have learned how to trust in Him no matter the circumstances. Hard lessons, but good ones. I am truly thankful to be in God's care. I pray that each of you feel the Lord's presence in your lives this coming year. Thank you all for your support this past year even when I haven't been that faithful of a blogger. You all are great friends and I appreciate you!

Blessings,




Friday, October 24, 2008

Happenings...

The other day, Evie asked me if she and Isaac could have a picnic in the back yard. Well, it was pretty hot outside, so I decided that I'd just set up the umbrella and give them some artificial shade. They had a blast!
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Evie fixed the lunch all by herself...
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In the evenings, we usually hang out with our neighbor friends or we let the littles run up and down our street. It's a nice way to end the day...
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These three were up to no good...
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blessings,


Friday, September 12, 2008

A Walk Around the Block...

If I needed just one word to sum up the week, it'd be BUSY. Boy am I glad that this week is over! I'm tired.LOL

We're all getting over colds. Sophia took the biggest hit but is recovering nicely. I figure though, that these photos are too nice not to share with my friends. School has been going great. I couldn't ask for a better group of kids this year. ::snort::

If I had to complain, it'd be about Allison's work schedule. She loves her job and they love her. Too much. I miss her terribly! She only has two more years before she's off to college and I feel like I never see her. She's happy though, and has goals, and we want to support that.

Well, here's some photos. I'd talk more but Sophia's cranky and I'm running out of time.LOL

A walk around the block...
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I've been spotted...
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Cute little thing...
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I love this photo! It looks like the front of a card or something...
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This is Isaac...
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He can go a million miles an hour on his "motorcycle"...
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'Round and 'round he goes...
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You can tell he loves this thing!
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And what is my girl doing?
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I couldn't figure it out...
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Until I moved a bit...she's found her shadow!
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The funny thing is, we never made it all the way around! LOL! I sure do enjoy these guys!


Thursday, September 04, 2008

Happenings...

Well, it's not quite the end of week three but I have a bunch of photos in my computer that are begging to be posted.lol

It's been a very busy, but good week. Here's a photo of me and Sophia that Allison took. I really like it. I think I'll replace my little icon with this one.
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Here's another one...
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The littles have been quite the busy beavers! Those creative juices are definitely flowing around here. I just wish they cleaned as well as they created.lol They recently explored Legos...
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Blocks and big Legos...
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Blocks and little plastic animals...
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And, of course, blocks and matchbox cars...
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Sophia's been a little sweetie, as always...
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Here she is right after she swiped Allison's hat and phone...
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Here's Genevieve after she swiped the hat from Sophia...
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Cute photo of Sophia on a seven foot high slide...
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And finally, Boppy Boy at the playground...
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I hope to have a few minutes to write something later this week, but we'll see. As it is, I'm working on borrowed time.lol

Blessings,