This is going to be a rather long post....but I needed to get the memories posted! Amidst an emergency room visit and sickness, our Spring Break Vacation was actually a time of relaxation and peace. I really enjoyed the time of leisure. I mostly stayed away from the computer. We watched movies, we played the Wii, we did puzzles, I made meals for the family, and we just spent quality time together. It's just nice to get away from normal life from time to time. It all kind of started on Wednesday, April 4th when the kids and I used different flavors of Kool-Aid to dye our Easter Eggs. It was so fun and I can't wait to try new flavors out next year. Before we dyed the eggs, the kids used crayons to draw designs on the eggs. We found out that the blue Kool-aid turned out the best! The ... [Read More]
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Life 2011 | Week 1
Monday, December 27, 2010 I'm so excited about my new Wii Fit! I can tell its going to be so great for me. This week will be full of playing on the Wii for sure! Tuesday, December 28, 2010 It's actually been so fun to find such great toys scattered around the house lately! The kids have really been having so much fun and its been a really great season! Wednesday, December 29, 2010 More beautiful snow! It's been nice to not have to go anywhere and just stay inside, drinking hot chocolate and being with my family. Thursday, December 30, 2010 On Christmas Eve, Joey made a huge list of things to do during this Christmas break with the kids. We have just about got through everything and the kids have loved having the list right on Joey's dry erase board. They each have ... [Read More]
Life 365 | Week 52
Monday, December 20, 2010 Joey came home in the middle of the day with an amazing surprise! He received one of his company's employee awards this year! And what did he receive - AN IPAD! And not just any iPad - the best one that they have out right now. WOW! He was so excited and I'm just so proud of him. He totally deserves it. It is so fun to see him enjoying it! Tuesday, December 21, 2010 It snowed again - and it was the best snowman-making snow - so of course we had to get out in it today! It's fun having the kids home during the day. We made our Frosty and made snow angels and had a snowball fight and just had so much fun. Unfortunately, it got warmer later in the day, and some of the snow melted away, along with our Frosty. I was so glad we didn't delay in getting out there ... [Read More]
Life 365 | Week 51
Monday, December 13, 2010 At her Girls Scouts tonight - Beth made Joey and I some little holiday jars. She did a great job! Tuesday, December 14, 2010 JJ received his Wolf Badge tonight and we are so proud of him. Sister Pinkston was so kind to do his painting/stamping on his hand instead of his face, since JJ really doesn't like anything on his face. He has worked hard to get it done and Scouts has been one of his favorite things to do. Wednesday, December 15, 2010 I love the snow - as long as I don't have to drive in it. We got some more snowfall today and its so pretty! Thursday, December 16, 2010 Watching Christmas movies and addressing my Christmas Cards is my all time favorite activity of the season. We have sent Christmas Cards every year since we have been ... [Read More]
Life 365 | Week 49
Monday, November 29, 2010 We traveled home today and the kids got to skip school. Cleaning and doing laundry and trying to get organized for the following week! Tuesday, November 30, 2010 The kids were excited to go back to school today. They love wearing their warm coats and boots to school - having snow is exciting. Wednesday, December 1, 2010 The kids were so excited to start our Countdown to Christmas Advent Calendar. I created a new one this year and was so happy with how it turned out. I used a shoe organizer (that has exactly 24 holes - how perfect is that) - and created some date pages to put on the outside and used some fancy clothespins. In each hole - is a card with an activity on it! Today's activity was to decorate the tree - so we brought the tree in and ... [Read More]
Life 365 | Week 48
Monday, November 22, 2010 We made our countdown to Christmas paper chains today. I was going to wait until next week, but the kids were anxious to do something - so we did it! They were excited to hang them up in their rooms! Tuesday, November 23, 2010 I made navajo tacos for the first time tonight. I think it went over really well! Wednesday, November 24, 2010 So the kids didn't have to go to school today and so they were watching some tv this morning while I was in my room. I suddenly heard the distinct sound that JJ makes when he has a seizure. I ran in and Beth was freaking out. So we waited out the seizure and got Beth calmed down. I was so relieved when he stopped seizing. I hadn't even realized he had a fever - I knew he was coughing a bit, but had no idea he was as ... [Read More]
