Thursday, December 27, 2007
Holiday Pageant
Carys's class put on another little play for their Holiday show. Carys played a monkey in the story of Momotodo, Peach Boy. She enjoyed being on stage with her friends and singing holiday songs. It was one of those moments, she looked so cute, I almost cried.
Graham Cracker Houses
Carys prepared all the twizzlers, mini kisses, gummies, jelly beans, chocolate covered raisins, gumdrops and dried cranberries we had for our graham cracker houses this year. Almost every picture I took captured someone chewing on candy or licking fingers. Tamra came up with the idea to use graham crackers and this year she made royal icing. We did not eat our houses but the kids decorated some graham crackers which were eaten after dinner with milk days later.
Friday, November 23, 2007
Happy Thanksgiving 2007
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving meal at Tiffany and Mike's house. The girls helped prepare rasberry sauce for Poppy's chocolate mousse. Also they washed and cut the green beans and mushrooms for the green bean casserole. Things moved a bit slower while they were helping but it was nice having some family time in the kitchen with us all working together.
I've still not managed to perform the Thanksgiving feast myself but I'm enjoying prepping the girls and by the time I'm ready, they will know how to make the sides so I'll just have to focus on the turkey. Just kidding, sortof.
We had the added bonus of a second Thanksgiving feast over at Lauren and Brad's house. The girls played with Dani and Hailey and we even trimmed the tree after a wonderful meal.
We are most thankful for God and his grace and our wonderful friends who give us more than we deserve.
Monday, November 05, 2007
Soup Warms the Soul
The weather is cooler and we love to make soup. I've already got tortilla soup, potato soup, and beef vegetable in the freezer. This year we're going to make chili, french onion soup, chicken noodle and pho. The girls love soup, some better than others. Basically anything with noodles or a good broth is well received.
Sunday, November 04, 2007
Bathtime 2007
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Tower of Animals
Halloween 2007
Saturday, September 01, 2007
Just Beachy
Carys and Helen spent a week at the beach with their new friend Cassidy. Helen was stung by a jellyfish (it healed the same day-incredible), they hunted crabs at night, Carys loved it when the waves crashed over her which made me a bit nervous. And they watched Cinderella no less than 16 times. It was a great farewell to summer trip. Poppy could not join us this time but we'll be sure he comes next time.
Monday, July 30, 2007
Helen Fun 2007
Thursday, June 14, 2007
What's Wrong With This Picture?
During the party pics, Carys managed to sneak this one by me. I had at least four shots of her scratching her nose with her big toe. Now I know we adults are thinking that's gross or even how did she do that. But that's a 4 year old for you. She's got many contortionist and gross out tricks. The beauty of this one is I was snapping away at how cute she was and did not notice. Next time, we'll pay closer attention:)
Helen's Second Birthday!!
Helen's loaded up on sugar and love this birthday. We took cupcakes to her school and had a little party at home tonight. She's growing up into a little person before our eyes. And a very willful, loving person she is.
Thanks to our family who sent their support and well wishes for her birthday even though you couldn't be here.
We'll have updates soon, there's lots more to catch up on with Carys and Helen!
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Dance Party
Carys had a successful birthday party. All the kids were involved, had a great time and there were very few meltdowns. Ms. Diane is Carys's dance teacher and she is great with kids. At the end we had a parent dance and I'm please to say the parents actually participated. It was a short party, one hour. No cake, no mess and we were 5 minutes from home. We could not have asked for more.
Happy Fourth Birthday Carys!!
Carys is 4 today, I cannot believe it. Here she is preparing goodie bags for the children who will come to her party. I don't remember goodie bags when I was growing up. We did not have cake this year for her friends because we were having a dance class so we included some cookies and bubbles and a squirt gun for some spring fun.
Monday, March 19, 2007
COLD
This was our snow day mid-February. I was so excited to take Carys sledding but we basically never made it around the corner of the block. The snow was not too heavy but it was super windy. Once I had the girls loaded on the sled, poor Helen was taking lots of snow in her face and she was red within minutes. Carys was sad that we had to return home. She said, "Mommy, maybe I was wrong". "Wrong about what?" I asked. "I was wrong that we could go outside". So sweet.
Silly Chicken
Monday, February 12, 2007
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