12/31/12
Our year is ending with SNOW.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
December 25th 366 challenge
12/25/12
One of my favorites from Christmas. This is the gift Michael gave to Benjamin (family gift exchange)... a poster sized map of Middle Earth. In color. Complete with labels, the poem, and many other really cool details. I need to take a closeup sometime. I love my kids.
One of my favorites from Christmas. This is the gift Michael gave to Benjamin (family gift exchange)... a poster sized map of Middle Earth. In color. Complete with labels, the poem, and many other really cool details. I need to take a closeup sometime. I love my kids.
Monday, December 24, 2012
December 24th 366 challenge
12/24/12
One of these things is not like the others...
My mother in law gives us a bear every year! Yes, starting with the first year we were married (which also was Michael's first Christmas... ) So we have 17 bears, plus an extra for one of the years Tom worked for Walmart and we got one from there. Jules just fit in perfectly...
One of these things is not like the others...
My mother in law gives us a bear every year! Yes, starting with the first year we were married (which also was Michael's first Christmas... ) So we have 17 bears, plus an extra for one of the years Tom worked for Walmart and we got one from there. Jules just fit in perfectly...
December 23rd 366 challenge
12/23/12
Mom's birthday cake! CAKE!!!! Don't know what it is but I WANT SOME! :)
(we celebrated a little late, due to other things we were doing like going to the temple and shopping...)
Mom's birthday cake! CAKE!!!! Don't know what it is but I WANT SOME! :)
(we celebrated a little late, due to other things we were doing like going to the temple and shopping...)
December 21st 366 challenge
12/21/12
Benjamin's Hobbit Hole... plus the gate at the top of our hill in the backyard, which leads to a VERY large park... that we get extra snow from for our forts, snowmen, and Hobbit-Holes.
Benjamin's Hobbit Hole... plus the gate at the top of our hill in the backyard, which leads to a VERY large park... that we get extra snow from for our forts, snowmen, and Hobbit-Holes.
December 20th 366 challenge
12/20/12
Liberty, upon wanting to come inside, was SO upset that she couldn't bring her NO-man in with her.
Liberty, upon wanting to come inside, was SO upset that she couldn't bring her NO-man in with her.
December 19th 366 challenge
12/19/12
Made lots of cookies with the kids today. Good times! Gingerbread men (and bears, wreathes, stockings, etc...)
Made lots of cookies with the kids today. Good times! Gingerbread men (and bears, wreathes, stockings, etc...)
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
December 18th 366 challenge
12/18/12
This keeps the baby out of the tree... but she DOES knock over the castle...
This keeps the baby out of the tree... but she DOES knock over the castle...
December 17th 366 challenge
12/17/12
Sisters! Liberty came up to me and said MOM! Me and Julie-nana is MATCHING! So we took a picture.
Sisters! Liberty came up to me and said MOM! Me and Julie-nana is MATCHING! So we took a picture.
Monday, December 17, 2012
December 16th 366 challenge
12/16/12
Our three year old Liberty! I can't believe she will be leaving Nursery (18 mos to 3 year old class) and moving on to Sunbeams in Primary in just 3 weeks! (Sunbeams are the 3 year old class in our children's classes at church). She is growing so fast!
Our three year old Liberty! I can't believe she will be leaving Nursery (18 mos to 3 year old class) and moving on to Sunbeams in Primary in just 3 weeks! (Sunbeams are the 3 year old class in our children's classes at church). She is growing so fast!
December 15th 366 challenge
12/15/12
Liberty got to meet Santa at the Ward Christmas party (after the Primary Nativity where Christopher was a cow... and I had three rowdy shepherds, too...) She liked being able to meet him, but wasn't all about presents... she just wanted to give him a hug.
Liberty got to meet Santa at the Ward Christmas party (after the Primary Nativity where Christopher was a cow... and I had three rowdy shepherds, too...) She liked being able to meet him, but wasn't all about presents... she just wanted to give him a hug.
December 14th 366 challenge
12/14/12
This is the Nativity by the Kansas City Missouri temple. I love it. I love the simplicity, that Mary is holding baby Jesus, and that Joseph has his arm around Mary.
This is the Nativity by the Kansas City Missouri temple. I love it. I love the simplicity, that Mary is holding baby Jesus, and that Joseph has his arm around Mary.
December 13th 366 challenge
12/13/12
Juliana made it to the stairs crawling, so Samuel climbed over the baby gate so he could talk to her through the gate...
Juliana made it to the stairs crawling, so Samuel climbed over the baby gate so he could talk to her through the gate...
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
December 12th 366 challenge
12/12/12
And, today we sold our car. Our little miracle car that made it from Texas to Missouri, to Illinois and back a few times as well, when all we bought it for was for the 2 mile commute (on flat terrain) to work and back in Amarillo, TX...
Well, it pays for some of the plumbing fun we've had this month!
And, today we sold our car. Our little miracle car that made it from Texas to Missouri, to Illinois and back a few times as well, when all we bought it for was for the 2 mile commute (on flat terrain) to work and back in Amarillo, TX...
Well, it pays for some of the plumbing fun we've had this month!
December 11th 366 challenge
12/11/12
This is my favorite Nativity. I love my Nativity sets.
So, the Lord of the Rings doesn't fit but it's still pretty... ?
This is my favorite Nativity. I love my Nativity sets.
So, the Lord of the Rings doesn't fit but it's still pretty... ?
December 10th 366 challenge
12/10/12
Liberty was telling her babies to be nice to each other. She loves these two babies right now...
Liberty was telling her babies to be nice to each other. She loves these two babies right now...
December 8th 366 challenge
12/8/12
Samuel with some fun gifts... he got a big one and a little one to give away. (the big one is ONE POUND of Reese's... two BIG cups!)
Samuel with some fun gifts... he got a big one and a little one to give away. (the big one is ONE POUND of Reese's... two BIG cups!)
December 7th 366 challenge
12/7/12
Nathanael's creation with Magnetix... I think it's supposed to look like that :)
Nathanael's creation with Magnetix... I think it's supposed to look like that :)
December 4th 366 challenge
12/4/12
Juliana crawled over to her high chair tray (that hadn't been placed back on her high chair) and proceeded to finish her Cheerios (or generic oat circle cereal, lol) Genius baby.
Juliana crawled over to her high chair tray (that hadn't been placed back on her high chair) and proceeded to finish her Cheerios (or generic oat circle cereal, lol) Genius baby.
Friday, November 30, 2012
November 30th 366 challenge
11/30/12
Today I'm thankful for Christmas and traditions that makes this a special time of year, at least for us. Here's one tradition to start us off... Kisses and Hugs from Grandma V for every day til Christmas! (for each of her grandkids!) She's been doing this since Nathanael was tiny, I remember hanging these on the fireplace in Coolville, Ohio. It's a great countdown until Christmas, and they know Grandma loves them!
Here is a closeup... each Kiss and Hug is wrapped in plastic wrap and tied together with yarn. She tried lots of different ideas over the years and this seems to work the best! We cut off one a day and enjoy, and then put the bows on the tree every year!
Today I'm thankful for Christmas and traditions that makes this a special time of year, at least for us. Here's one tradition to start us off... Kisses and Hugs from Grandma V for every day til Christmas! (for each of her grandkids!) She's been doing this since Nathanael was tiny, I remember hanging these on the fireplace in Coolville, Ohio. It's a great countdown until Christmas, and they know Grandma loves them!
Here is a closeup... each Kiss and Hug is wrapped in plastic wrap and tied together with yarn. She tried lots of different ideas over the years and this seems to work the best! We cut off one a day and enjoy, and then put the bows on the tree every year!
November 29th 366 challenge
11/29/12
Today I'm thankful for Christopher! Cheerful, big brown eyes, smiling, friendly... very talkative. Even when he's grumpy he's adorable. He always has something to say...
Today I'm thankful for Christopher! Cheerful, big brown eyes, smiling, friendly... very talkative. Even when he's grumpy he's adorable. He always has something to say...
November 28th 366 challenge
11/28/12
Today I'm thankful for Nathanael. He always makes me think... he's at a fun age where he is non-stop fun and adventure, all Cub Scout and sometimes gross, but always my boy. Here he is reading, one of his favorite activities. Love having him around!
Today I'm thankful for Nathanael. He always makes me think... he's at a fun age where he is non-stop fun and adventure, all Cub Scout and sometimes gross, but always my boy. Here he is reading, one of his favorite activities. Love having him around!
November 27th 366 challenge
11-27-12
Michael making pizza (his favorite) for dinner on HIS 16th birthday. He wants to know how to cook his favorite foods... it just reminds me how much he's growing up and how soon he will be leaving... *sniff* I mean, you know, mission and college, and all that. We're thankful for him!
Michael making pizza (his favorite) for dinner on HIS 16th birthday. He wants to know how to cook his favorite foods... it just reminds me how much he's growing up and how soon he will be leaving... *sniff* I mean, you know, mission and college, and all that. We're thankful for him!
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
November 26th 366 challenge
11/26/12
It's snowing! Here are Samuel and Nathanael watching the flurries and hoping some will stick... they didn't. I love snow.
Even after 20 years of 'real' winters, this Southern California girl will never get tired of snow.
November 25th 366 challenge
11/25/12
Today I'm thankful for the beauty all around us! Including classic cars like this one we parked next to when we returned to the church for choir practice... I like how you can see the reflection of both the temple and our van in this car's shine...
Today I'm thankful for the beauty all around us! Including classic cars like this one we parked next to when we returned to the church for choir practice... I like how you can see the reflection of both the temple and our van in this car's shine...
Monday, November 26, 2012
November 24th 366 challenge
11/24/12
Today I am thankful for smiles! This was a welcome smile, as Jules hadn't been feeling well but had a great day today!
Today I am thankful for smiles! This was a welcome smile, as Jules hadn't been feeling well but had a great day today!
November 23rd 366 challenge
11/23/12
I found a Samuel in the haystack! Today I am thankful for my first little Texan! I love my shy, brown eyed 7 year old boy.
I found a Samuel in the haystack! Today I am thankful for my first little Texan! I love my shy, brown eyed 7 year old boy.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
November 22nd 366 challenge
11/22/12
Here are 9 of the people I am the very most thankful for. I know as the years go by we won't be able to spend this much time together, and that is as it should be, but right now I'm thankful that we can!
Here are 9 of the people I am the very most thankful for. I know as the years go by we won't be able to spend this much time together, and that is as it should be, but right now I'm thankful that we can!
November 21st 366 challenge
11/21/12
Today I'm thankful for pies, and traditions, and family. It is wonderful to have enough.
November 20th 366 challenge
11/20/12
Michael helping with dinner... today I'm thankful that my kids love to help, and are learning how to cook. They eat enough, they need to know how!! :)
Michael helping with dinner... today I'm thankful that my kids love to help, and are learning how to cook. They eat enough, they need to know how!! :)
November 19th 366 challenge
Today I'm thankful for family, especially grandparents. Here's Juliana playing with M&M's from Grandpa. She doesn't get to have what's inside yet but she is enjoying the package!
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
The end?
I'm not sure what I'm going to do yet, but I've filled my allotment of picture storage... so until I figure it out, I'm thinking what to do...
I want all our 'stuff'' together on one site, not several different websites across the internet. I'm fine with keeping Facebook and a blog separate, but more than one blog? Not particularly.
So, time out while I think.
I want all our 'stuff'' together on one site, not several different websites across the internet. I'm fine with keeping Facebook and a blog separate, but more than one blog? Not particularly.
So, time out while I think.
Monday, November 19, 2012
November 18th 366 challenge
She's getting so big. We moved Juliana from the bassinet of our pack n play to the 'big' bed part. She's starting to pull up to things and get from sitting to her squirming across the floor to see what's under the couch position. Here comes trouble!
Soon she may go to sleep earlier each evening so we can put her in the crib in the "girls'" room. Though first we have to get Liberty out of the crib. And into the bunk bed, which is still downstairs. Step by step. So for now, she's still in our room. But not too much longer...
Today I am thankful for a healthy baby girl who is growing!
Sunday, November 18, 2012
November 17th 366 challenge
11/17/12
Today I am thankful for Juliana. She came right after two difficult miscarriages (is there any other kind?) but also my first two miscarriages, ever. So many thought we were 'done' having kids and shocked that we'd even get pregnant again. Some thought we had enough kids and maybe those miscarriages were signs that we should stop. Some just think we're crazy anyway so whatever we do is fine. I am so glad we have a Juliana. Will we have more? I don't know. Ask the one in charge and He might answer you :) probably not, though, because it's between us and Him. Do I appreciate my kids more after having miscarriages? No. I already appreciated each and every one of them, even if we didn't have a hard time getting them here, they were (and are) still hoped for, wanted, loved, appreciated, and cared for. See here. This blog post was written right after I found out I was pregnant with my first miscarriage, but before I knew I was miscarrying. I hadn't told anyone other than a close friend and 2 close family members that I was even expecting. That baby would be a year old by now. I was so upset by something someone had said about our family and so frustrated that my children didn't have names to some because they were part of a large family that I just had to write something. So I did.
Isn't she precious?
Friday, November 16, 2012
November 16th 366 challenge
11/16/12
I am thankful today for our homeschool group. Today these three hooligans participated in the National Geography Bee, school (homeschool group) level. All three were in the top 10 and went on to the final round, Emilie was in the Championship round and got 2nd place. Yay for Geography!
November 15th 366 challenge
11/15/12
Today I am thankful for artistic talent. My son Michael posted a lot of his new artwork on his facebook group, and we received this caricature from my friend Cece Holt! I love it. To see more of her studio, click here.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
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