Saturday, December 27, 2008

cold, colds,...and more snow?


So, here we are...all scrunched onto the 'love' seat for a family photo. It's hard to tell from a photo but, we are all at varying stages of a nasty cold...you know, the kind that comes with coughing fits, sneezing fits, and you can't- breathe-through-your-nose-at-night cold. Anyway, I guess the photo's pretty good. I just wish Hallie had eyes. :)


If you notice that the tree is above our heads, you are not seeing things. It really is above our heads. Brian, the genius that he is, made a corner table to place a shorter/smaller tree on this year...yes, we have a toddler. Plus, we didn't want to rearrange our family room to accomodate a bigger tree...really, where would we put it? Anyway, it has worked out great! Nobody has touched it. On the other hand, each child has found out how to crawl behind the couch and under the corner table...to hide with various christmas goodie. yay.

So, in the first picture you'll find Camryn, Calvin, and Hallie. We have had snow (and ice) on the ground for two weeks now. And the rain has returned so we are hoping that it will all melt. But boy is it a slow process. I think that it snowed all day on Christmas day...don't expect that to ever happen again here! It has been fun but, we are ready for it to go...it's taking on too many ucky colors...yellow, brown, black...pink? Anyway, the kids have had a lot of fun sliding around and tromping through it to the park. I tried to make a snowman with them, twice. And both times a young boy who shall remain nameless decided it was better to knock it over. Oh, well. Boys will be boys.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

A Day in the Life

So, I couldn't let this one pass:) Our beloved Calvin has become very musical of late. This morning (10 minutes ago), with chopstick in hand he began to sing and direct his own version of 'Called to Serve'. Here is it: "...awkward, ever awkward, as we glory in His way....duhm...duhm... duhm...' !!! (over and over again) How wise he is. It is awkward for us to glory in His way! Let's let Him have the glory:)

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Okay, I'm back...

This is a picture of Hallie and Sadie at a pumpkin farm near our home in Enumclaw. This was a field trip for Hallie and her preschool...they let Sadie and I tag along:) We had a lot of fun on the hay ride, feeding the pigs, chasing the chickens, and running from the goats. The goats really liked jumpin up on Sadie in the stroller...not so fun for mom!
This picture was taken at a different pumpkin farm in Enumclaw. At this farm they had a huge section just for kids...including a 'corn box'. Camryn and Calvin really enjoyed this area. Brian got an action shot of them jumping into the box. We also enjoyed: roping a cow, water games, a corn maze, mini bike races, animals to pet, and a hay ride....among other attractions.

It really does take a lot for me to get on the computer and actually get something done! As we speak, Brian is trying to help Camryn with homework as he eats his dinner, while Calvin also gives instruction, Hallie tries to distract her, and Sadie...well she's probably chewing on a book! I'm sure that the room is falling apart as well! Anyway, I thought that I would relay a cute comment from Hallie yesterday. We went to get an oil change on the suburban and she found the crayons and coloring books right away. (yes, they have those :) I love that place) She was coloring away while I was trying to keep Sadie off the floor. I noticed that she was coloring the eyes of the character's face (don't know who it was exactly) yellow...so I said: "wow Hallie! you decided to color the eyes yellow...interesting". And she responded: "yes. I am very creative." hah, haha. i couldn't restrain myself from laughing out loud. I guess maybe it was only funny to me...you have to know her delivery. anyway...

we went to the doctor today for Sadie's one-year check-up. she's right on track. I didn't expect anything different. We were all so happy to get her car seat turned around! I think even she was happy!
until next time...play...run...engage in magical fun...be present...be aware...imagine yourself anywhere!




Saturday, November 1, 2008

Halloween:)

Well, so I'm not very good at taking pictures and following the kids around trick-or-treating and pushing a stroller! I think I took 5 pictures and none of them are very good. We had some friends come t-or-t with us in our neighborhood...Their mom got some great shots so I'll have to get hers up here somehow. Anyway, the dragon, witch, tooth fairy, and bunny all had a great time. It was amazingly warm and not raining!!! Poor Hallie had to stop me a couple times because her tiara was falling off as her tights were sliding down and her skirt was getting stepped on (by me). Oh, the joys of a home-made costume! She was very cute. I may just get the kids back in their costumes for pictures...am I crazy?

Friday, October 10, 2008

Finally!!

Okay, I finally did it! We have a family blog:) I don't know that I have anything grand to share today. We were lazy because the kids were out of school...some special teacher day. Anyway, we played legos for 2 hours, made and ate double chocolate muffins, watched a movie (or was it two?), played with the dog in the backyard...no injuries and I didn't have to hunt anyone down before dinner...all around nice day. hope you've had a good friday as well:) ...amy