Friday, January 30, 2009

School Daze!

Kaitlyn's 4th grade play School Daze was so cute! She did a really good job with her part and we are very proud of her. I was able to capture it on video so Chad didn't feel like he missed it completely. He has been sick and couldn't be there. Kaitlyn was happy to show it to him :)


It's hard getting good pictures in the auditorium but I tried anyway. This is the best I got. Kaitlyn is always front and center because...well, she came from me and you wouldn't be able to see her if she were anywhere else :)Isabel and Lillian loved the play. I could tell Lily wanted to get up and move those hips but contained herself...ha ha!What a cutie. She is growing up too fast. Am I really that old to have a 4th grader?Mrs. Earls gave Kaitlyn the microphone for the picture. I thought that was cute!My girlies picking flowers again! (Grandpa Dan's fault!)Isabel took this one. Not bad, she managed to keep my head in the picture. You go girl :) Last picture before calling it an evening and heading home. It was a lot of fun being with three of my girls.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Dancing HSM3 Style!

Chad was so funny when I caught him dancing on this mat for the girls. I quickly got my camera and made him do it again which he wasn't thrilled about but the girls wouldn't let him say no. Ha Ha...it was all funny until Lily ran her head into the buffet table. She decided to not participate after that. It was still good family fun so thanks Condy for getting the girls the mat for Christmas. They love it:)


Sunday, January 11, 2009

Happy Birthday Jeff!

Happy 35 to my Big Brother! I know Jeff's birthday was on the 9th but I was slow on my blogging this time. Don't worry...this wasn't the way I told my brother. We talked on the phone and I wished him a happy birthday :) The girls and I went over to his house today to celebrate. We always have fun getting together with everyone and we are very blessed that we all live in the same town. It was also a nice surprise to have my parents and Aunt Joann come to visit.

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Christmas Morning!

The girls were so excited to start opening their presents... But not until we wake up Cleo! Poor thing. I know she won't remember but it's her first Christmas and she must be involved ;)
Lily was so happy to get her first Bitty Baby from American Girl.
Izzy and Lily both got jewelry boxes...Ohhhhhhh.....Jesse McCartney!...
All the girls got CD's: HSM3, Jonas Brothers, Camp Rock and Hannah Montana. Also thanks to Grandma Joyce and Grandpa Jim they got movies and Cleo got toys. I bought Chad a Smooth-Blend Mixer from GNC to mix all his health drinks and protein stuff I can't stand. But look how happy he is...or maybe just a little over tired!!! I also got him a really nice screwdriver since I am always misplacing the old one. It irritates him so bad. I used to do the same thing to my dad growing up. Some things just never change :)
Chad got me a watch to work out with. I love it! He also got me bubble bath and lotion. Perfect gift!
Yeah...Blocks for Cleo! I bought these for my nephew Anthony like 6 years ago and I finally got some!
Oh Please Pam! Did you really think hiding your face would keep you away from my blog this time. Think again! Nobody looks perfect on Christmas morning!
Dan and that darn video camera! He's always in my face!
Alarm Clocks. Isabel needed this one for sure. She is a bear to wake up in the morning and we are trying to make getting up fun!
Cleo loved the wrapping paper.
MP3 playersThey got Barbies this year. Last year they didn't so it was something they wanted. I told them they needed to give the old ones to charity and they agreed. Yeah! Lily was just happy to get a new Ken doll. Aidan didn't have an arm!

Pam and Kristen gave such cute clothes. Thanks guys.

Santa's Helpers!

The girls left out Coca-Cola, fudge and sugar cookies for Santa before they went to bed. Santa drank the soda, ate all the fudge, left behind some of the cookies and left a note for them.Next year Santa needs some more Coca-Cola!Pam swimming in presents. I was at Kristen's house helping her with last minute wrapping and came back to a house full of presents. I told Pam it looked like the North Pole threw up in her house! There was even presents in the kitchen. She was just too excited to have all her grand kids home for Christmas this year!I was just trying to find a spot on the floor to sit. It wasn't easy :)I couldn't help but take pictures of all the presents. This needed to be recorded!More presents...and more.Dan ready to loose his mind...not wanting to deal.Chad is in there somewhere! Okay...I know Chad is licking my face but hey, we were both so tired and just happy to be done!

Monday, December 29, 2008

Christmas Eve!

Christmas Eve is a big deal at Dan and Pam's house. It's tradition to play a game that involves taking turns picking presents or envelopes. The kids were really excited to get started.Look at Izzy already pocketing money! You go girl :) I grabbed the biggest present after being warned by Eric because last year he got a lump of coal in his. I knew he was right but I love Dan's jokes. I opened it up and there was a note. It said: Congratulations...You now own an official roll of John Wayne's bathroom tissue...It's Rough...It's Tough...And it doesn't take any CRAP off of anyone. Thanks Dan!I can't possibly use this, especially if it is the official roll.Kristen and Eric. I'm sure Eric was glad my big present was again a big disappointment! I wonder if Dan will continue to make one huge gift to see who the next town idiot will be! Chad reading the next question on the ball Dan made that we had to unravel to get our presents.
We went to a neighborhood in Menifee to see some decorated houses. The kids loved it. Here they are standing next to the winning house.My girlsKristen showing me how to take a good self portrait. When I do this, I end up with 2 to 3 chins. That's better. Thanks Kristen.Our family!Eric, Kristen and Kids Pam and Dan looking so lovely :)