Monday, December 27, 2010

Merry Christmas 2010

This year Kayla wanted to be "Mary" when we read the Christmas story. Last year she was an angel. Not a bit of hesitation on her part!

Joshua was certain he wanted to be "Joseph".....until they were driving to our house. Somehow....Brian was able to skinny into the costume I had made for Joshua and he played the part of Joseph. Kayla and Joshua were sure that Tyler wanted to be "Baby Jesus" instead of a sheep. Tyler was not amused with the idea of being wrapped as a "babe in swaddling clothes!"


"just let me sit with my Uncle Ryan"


Joshua and Aunt Rebecca with big smiles.


This picture wasn't posed. Poor Bryan just couldn't handle all the excitement while opening presents :)





Wednesday, December 22, 2010

It's Time for an Update!

Remember the first time you tried to rollerskate! Ryan was helping Henry skate. It was much easier on the carpet!!

Henry, Max, and Joshua helping Stephen check out the "laptop."


Happy 6th Birthday, Joshua.



This is how you shop at Lowe's with a broken ankle. I was actually surprised Richard consented to use the cart.





Saturday, November 13, 2010

Mom and Dad's Creative Projects

This picture doesn't do justice to see how big this building is that is going up over at the lot. This view is looking west. They guys have really been putting in long hours trying to get as much done as they can before bad weather begins. Richard has spent many evenings drawing the plans on the couch, re-drawing plans on the couch, etc.

I thought part of the picture was "missing" then I realized that is part of the privacy fence showing in the corner. I get a little nervous watching the guys perched up on the beams. That's Brian up on the beams at the moment, but Ryan has seen his share of time up there, too.

So while Dad is drawing his plans for this huge building, I was downstairs sewing doll clothes. Kayla is getting this baby doll for her birthday and Lisa said it would be fun to have matching jumpers for the doll and Kayla. She made Kayla's jumper, and I made the doll's. Then I just kept making outfits. It was so much fun!!


The hat was so much fun. Who can remember the fabric?? Rebecca had her leg in a cast for three months when she wore that dress!!


Okay....this is the last outfit I'll post. I had tooo much fun sewing these outfits!





Monday, November 1, 2010

Happy Birthday, Brian

We finally found a time when we all had free and had a birthday supper for Brian! Joshua was more than ready to offer to help blow out the candles!

....and of course we played a party game --- Pin the Tail on the Donkey! We all played and Rebecca was chief organizer. Dad was just certain she had him faced in the wrong direction after spinning around.

Here are the final results. Notice number 12 is "Bem!"



If the party games weren't enough, then it was time to carve pumpkins. Deal of the day was $1.00 pumpkins at Ron's IGA.


Kayla wanted to not only carve her pumpkin, but also paint her pumpkin! Fun evening.





Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Continued Labor Day Special

Richard got the hole dug, the problem figured out, made a flying trip to Lowes before they closed, and the job was finished by flashlight!

Polka Dot Cookies for Polka Dot Night at Awana. The kids had a great time "earning" dot stickers during the night to put on their face, neck or arms. Highly recommend this theme night!



Labor Day Special. It wasn't good when Richard came in from mowing and announced there was water bubbling out of the ground out by the well. After the last experience with the "professionals" three years ago, Richard decided he would tackle this one himself. The boys urged him to rent a backhoe......he went for the shovel method!




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Saturday, October 9, 2010

Family Time

Kendall and Whitney posing for a picture.

Carly and Brian

Jenny just giving a confirmation that our family will continue to grow! (Baby girl due in November.)

Alyssa....already a senior.....and a key member of the swim team!


Sarah visiting with her Grandpa.