October Days

A few photos from October.

We went to Bonneville Dam. The kids had a great time. So much to see and do. Sadly the only pictures taken were by Madeline while we ate lunch. We were enjoying everything so much we didn't even think of taking photos.

Marah is potty training! She insists most days on getting her clothes on by herself. :)

There has been a lot of play with this old stop watch we found in the garage.

Maddy had a friend over. This is H. Photo by Maddy.

We have been working on a new science curriculum. Maddy more than Michael. This day was all about Mollusks.

Michael enjoyed this huge shell.

Michael made a loaf of bread all by himself.

Starcraft night. Micheal was able to play his first game with Uncle Terry and Joe. They brought the dining room table into the living room. lol

Setting up.

Madeline watching. She was going to a sleep over but her friend was sick. Instead she was able to go to a friend's birthday party. Her and I did crafty things while the boys played.

Banana Split night 2009. Lots of ice cream, lots of toppings, one pasta serving bowl, 5 spoons.

Then popcorn and a movie. The kids look forward to October 31st every year for Banana Split Night. Naomi was asleep through it. As soon as she can sit through a whole movie hours after bedtime she can join us. :)

December 2008 Catch Up

December 2008 Catch up. Lots of photos with birthdays and holidays.

Our attempt at a family Christmas photo.

Madeline's birthday was snowy!

Opening presents

A pink Ipod!!

She was kind of bummed when she woke up to snow as she had hoped for a sunny birthday. We found her a sunny cake instead.

I had to take these pictures of Joe as he got ready for work one very cold morning. The socks are his, the leg warmers are Michael's. LOL

Clearing off the car and driveway

A Nomy proofed Christmas tree.

A huge puddle formed in one section of the chicken run and we did not know. We found out when it froze and that section of roof started bowing in.

A winter wonderland

Such a thick layer of ice and you can see the different freezes in there

We made a snowman

I love this picture of Maddy!

Nomy was cozy warm as I helped roll the snow man.

Frosty the Jedi Knight!

As close to a picture of Michael as I got. Look how red his hands are!!!

Opening their one present on Christmas Eve. They open the rest in the morning.

We gave Marah some books.

The girls gave Michael some Lego's.

Michael and Marah gave Maddy these shoes she has been wanting for over a year.

Nomy got a shoe box.

Christmas morning. Marah is old enought now to really get excited about Christmas.

We found Marah a vintage Fisher-Price barn and silo on Craigslist.

A brick set for Michael. I think it was 600 ir so all different sized bricks.

A doll for Maddy.

Later that day Michael took a bunch of pictures. Madeline was not enjoying her little brother right then. She got this robe for Christmas.

All right. Its Febuary 2nd and I am finally caught up with 2008's photos. Now to do January 09 and I will really be caught up. LOL

October 2008 Catch up

We did not take a lot of photos in October for some reason. Here are a few of them.

Nomy grew.

Our first egg.

The kids took apart the vaccuum. Don't worry it was broken. Michael did not like the smell (dusty) so he put on a mask.

The chickens grew. This is Blue. She is one of my favorite chickens and is at the very bottom of the pecking order. They are always picking on her and she is so mellow.

Our second egg.

Banana Split Night!

Marah's first Banana Split Night.

Tired baby