(See Stewart, it's not all over--there's more)
And, yes, we ran out of matches, so Jeff was creative. Luckily it didn't melt the ice cream cake.
Only 363 days until Christmas.Sunday, December 27, 2009
Derek's Birthday
12! Wow! He got a new suit to look nice while passing the sacrament, but his favorite was the jersey. Steelers #43.
(See Stewart, it's not all over--there's more)
And, yes, we ran out of matches, so Jeff was creative. Luckily it didn't melt the ice cream cake.
Only 363 days until Christmas.
(See Stewart, it's not all over--there's more) And, yes, we ran out of matches, so Jeff was creative. Luckily it didn't melt the ice cream cake. Only 363 days until Christmas.
Christmas Eve
Opening one present--
Surprise! Pajamas!
Derek taught Samantha how to play Jolly Old St. Nicholas on the piano and he played with her.
Nicholas and Derek played Silent Night.
Jeff read a couple of stories and we sang songs. Then it was time for bed. The kids all tried to sleep in one room. They fell asleep fast, but it only lasted until about 12:30 am. Then they all needed to go to the bathroom, then about 2 am, Nicholas couldn't sleep, so he had to go back to his own bed. The other kids woke him up just before 7 am.
Surprise! Pajamas!
Derek taught Samantha how to play Jolly Old St. Nicholas on the piano and he played with her.
Nicholas and Derek played Silent Night.
Jeff read a couple of stories and we sang songs. Then it was time for bed. The kids all tried to sleep in one room. They fell asleep fast, but it only lasted until about 12:30 am. Then they all needed to go to the bathroom, then about 2 am, Nicholas couldn't sleep, so he had to go back to his own bed. The other kids woke him up just before 7 am.Getting Ready for Christmas
Nana Austill came to spend the holidays with us this year. She brought a beautiful Christmas dress for Samantha and the boys all wore Christmas ties. I also tried to get all the presents under the tree, but you can't see them very well. We had a lot.
The primary kids sang at our ward Christmas party. Kade is sitting with the santa hat and Samanta was being shy for some reason and wouldn't go up.
Then one day all the kids made gingerbread houses.
They had a great time.
The primary kids sang at our ward Christmas party. Kade is sitting with the santa hat and Samanta was being shy for some reason and wouldn't go up.
Then one day all the kids made gingerbread houses.
They had a great time.Sunday, November 29, 2009
A Season of Concerts
This is Kade, the small guy in the middle, getting ready for his orchestra concert. I forgot my camera, so we only have this one from Jeff's phone. He really liked doing the concert, but orchestra was before school and he didn't like going early, so he quit after this.
If I can find him an after school class, or lessons, I think he'll pick it up again. He was proud of himself.
Nicholas was in honors band. They had to try out and only chose a few from each school.
They invite a guest conductor and have an all middle school, one day event of practice and then a concert that night.
It was quite good.
The bad thing is, he didn't feel good at all that day, but we knew he had to go. Now he has been chosen by his teacher (two to the right of him) out of all the band students at his school to go to All-State in the Spring.
If I can find him an after school class, or lessons, I think he'll pick it up again. He was proud of himself.
Nicholas was in honors band. They had to try out and only chose a few from each school.
They invite a guest conductor and have an all middle school, one day event of practice and then a concert that night.
It was quite good.
The bad thing is, he didn't feel good at all that day, but we knew he had to go. Now he has been chosen by his teacher (two to the right of him) out of all the band students at his school to go to All-State in the Spring.Sunday, November 1, 2009
Halloween 2009
Happy Halloween!
First we had trunk or treat with our ward last week and got a lot of candy.
This year was a little bit different. For the first time we let the boys go with their friends. A sign of age for Jeff and me. Then Jeff and I took turns taking Samantha out. I love that we don't have to wear our warm winter coats. We had a cold front earlier in the week, but we didn't even need jackets. Most people just sit in their yards and wait for the kids to come by. Many homes in our neighborhood did spook alleys or decorated their yards, and a couple of block parties. A lot of people were out. We didn't have many at our house though. We had a black light on the porch, so they must have thought we weren't home. Anyway, Kade was scream.
Samantha was Cinderella. It was nice to take her because everyone was so nice and gave her two or three pieces since she was so cute and alone.
Derek just had a shirt that said "My sister is scary enough"
Out stake had a young adult fireside, so Nicholas and his friends went out for about 30 minutes before and then another hour after. He decided to be a missionary since he had to be in Sunday clothes anyway. He had a lot of fun just hanging out with a group of kids. It was a nice Halloween.
First we had trunk or treat with our ward last week and got a lot of candy.
This year was a little bit different. For the first time we let the boys go with their friends. A sign of age for Jeff and me. Then Jeff and I took turns taking Samantha out. I love that we don't have to wear our warm winter coats. We had a cold front earlier in the week, but we didn't even need jackets. Most people just sit in their yards and wait for the kids to come by. Many homes in our neighborhood did spook alleys or decorated their yards, and a couple of block parties. A lot of people were out. We didn't have many at our house though. We had a black light on the porch, so they must have thought we weren't home. Anyway, Kade was scream.
Samantha was Cinderella. It was nice to take her because everyone was so nice and gave her two or three pieces since she was so cute and alone.
Derek just had a shirt that said "My sister is scary enough" 
Out stake had a young adult fireside, so Nicholas and his friends went out for about 30 minutes before and then another hour after. He decided to be a missionary since he had to be in Sunday clothes anyway. He had a lot of fun just hanging out with a group of kids. It was a nice Halloween.Friday, October 16, 2009
Crying
For the first time in our marriage (I think anyway) I made my husband cry. I was going to get my hair trimmed and Samantha wanted to go with me. So, we cut her hair. She donated it again, so you see her holding the 10 inches and then about another 2 inches to make it look nice.
It is actually quite cute. It goes just to her shoulders and she likes me to flip it up a little. She loves it. Jeff on the other hand doesn't like it so much. I warned him before we left, but he really had a hard time when he saw her. It will grow back and we will get it in good condition before she starts swimming again. Did I mention it was 100 degrees today?
It is actually quite cute. It goes just to her shoulders and she likes me to flip it up a little. She loves it. Jeff on the other hand doesn't like it so much. I warned him before we left, but he really had a hard time when he saw her. It will grow back and we will get it in good condition before she starts swimming again. Did I mention it was 100 degrees today?
Saturday, September 26, 2009
It has been a crazy month. Kids have been so busy with school. I have been working a temperary job. It is all day every day and about a 30 mile commute. Mornings are early with getting kids to orchestra and soccer practice, then getting the other two ready for school, then rushing out the door to work. Which leaves Jeff to do the afternoons. He has had to run kids to dentist appointments and tries to hit all the soccer games. Then we rush to have dinner and get boys to scouts or other school events and Jeff and I are exhausted.
Anyway, I'm out in the country and took these next couple of pictures outside my work window. Lots of wild rabbits, squirrels. I haven't seen any road runners or snakes yet, but they say they are quite common.
There is a golf course right behind too and the other day we could hear the coyotes howling. There were three of them out there. This isn't a good picture. They were much closer than this looks. We have had a coyote wander along this back patio more than once since I have been out there.
Here is Nicholas playing soccer. His team is in the purple. He has done really good (from what I hear, I haven't seen him play)
Nicholas is right in front here.
And they won for the first time on Thursday. They have lost all the other 7. And Jeff missed it.
Oh, and did I mention we are still getting to 100 degrees. The mornings have been nice, about 80. We are supposed to cool down this next week to only a high of 90.
Anyway, I'm out in the country and took these next couple of pictures outside my work window. Lots of wild rabbits, squirrels. I haven't seen any road runners or snakes yet, but they say they are quite common.
There is a golf course right behind too and the other day we could hear the coyotes howling. There were three of them out there. This isn't a good picture. They were much closer than this looks. We have had a coyote wander along this back patio more than once since I have been out there.
Here is Nicholas playing soccer. His team is in the purple. He has done really good (from what I hear, I haven't seen him play)
Nicholas is right in front here.
And they won for the first time on Thursday. They have lost all the other 7. And Jeff missed it.
Oh, and did I mention we are still getting to 100 degrees. The mornings have been nice, about 80. We are supposed to cool down this next week to only a high of 90.Sunday, September 6, 2009
RAIN!
We woke up Saturday to a nice thunder storm.
It was remnants from the hurricane that went through Mexico.
The parks flood, on purpose, when we have rain.
So, the kids went out to play in it.
They had a nice football game going with some other boys in our ward.
It was remnants from the hurricane that went through Mexico.
The parks flood, on purpose, when we have rain.
So, the kids went out to play in it. 
They had a nice football game going with some other boys in our ward.
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