Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Christmas TIme




Christmas has come and gone, but I figured I needed to document it (all for me, since this is the only  place I record anything...sad I know). 
On Christmas Eve we went to the annual Spongberg-Fernley party.  It was fun as always.  Everyone was there...even those from Australia, Florida & Seattle.  The first picture of all the kids in matching jammies. 
On Christmas morning we told the kids that we would not go downstairs to open presents until 7:00.  Travis and Sara were watching the clock and at 7 on the dot, we woke up Leah and went downstairs.  Isn't Christmas morning the best!!  The kids grabbed their stockings and went to town.  It really seemed like Leah knew what she was doing too.  The kids had so much fun and seemed to be happy with their presents.  Leah kept disappearing with some candy from her stocking and would go to the table to eat it (you can tell in her picture that she has a mouthful of chocolate).  After all the presents were opened we went into the kitchen to get some breakfast and Travis noticed that there was a trampoline in the back yard.  You should have heard him!  I wish that I would have recorded it.  It was wet as could be on the tramp but that did not stop them from jumping on their new trampoline.  Later, Jay's parents and brothers came over.  It was really nice.  The kids loved jumping on the tramp with their uncles!  For dinner my family came over and spent the evening (no pictures). 
Christmas time is my very favorite time of the year.  I am so sad that it comes and goes too quickly!!

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Merry Christmas


We hope you all had a MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Thursday, December 17, 2009

It's a GIRL!


It did not even cross my mind that I could have a girl.  I think that I am still in shock!  1 boy and 3 girls...3 GIRLS....my oh my.  On the bright side, at least I don't need to paint the pink room! 

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

8 Years Ago Today


I Married My Best Friend

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

She's going to be a...


in May!

Happy Birthday Leah!

2 Years Old
For the last couple months she has claimed to be 2. Now she is!

How is my baby getting so big?
Where is her hair?
How did she get the funniest little personality?
Why will she not smile for the camera?


She had 2 little birthday parties...one in LB and one in C-bad.
She didn't like everyone singing "Happy Birthday to You".
She loved to sing it to herself...don't think there is anything cuter than that!


She really "gets" the opening present thing...Christmas is going to be great!!


At 2, Leah is into...
  • Elmo & Micky Mouse
  • Loves to sing (primary songs, Hanna Montana, By Baby Bunting, Twinkle Twinkle & ABCs)
  • She doesn't know how to walk...only RUN (she is making up for lost time)
  • Loves Gymnastics!! (she tells everyone she sees "gymnastics")
  • Loves books & dolls
  • Puts on make-up everyday!!
  • Wants to do anything her brother and sister are doing
  • Love to talk on the phone
  • Always asks to go "shopping"
We love this girl!

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Back to School


Walking to school the first day

Playing with his old Pre-K friends who go to his school

Sara posing for her first day


BFF

Trying out the rocking chair in his new class
Summer's over! Back to real life. Routines start again. Hallelujah!!!

Travis is finally in kindergarden!! Was I sad? Not a single bit!! Was he nervous? Not at all! He is loving school. He has gotten a "green light" award everyday for good behavior (yes, I am talking about Travis :) ) He has a good teacher. Unfortunately, he did not get into the school that I wanted him to go to (5th on the waiting list), but oh well. Maybe next year? Since school started they have been working on routines (definitely not academics... colors and the alphabet). Trav is a smart kid! Reading is one of his favorite things to do. He has gotten into The Magic Treehouse books. He also loved to do math "homework". I will make 15 or so math problems (like 56+43) and he thinks it is so fun. Let's hope he always feels this way about homework!!

Sara is back to preschool 3 days a week. I LOVE her preschool. Two of her good friends are in her class this year and she is so excited!! My little girl is a social butterfly! She is getting to be a great little artist. Rainbows are her favorite to color. Sara is starting to write words too. I can't believe she will be in kindergarten next year!!