Isn't she just precious? She is taking her dancing seriously. She twirls and rolls all over the place. 
Random places we find the kids. Sam loves to read to his sister. He's doing so good with his reading and math.
I love my baby girl. Thursday, January 7, 2010
Isn't she just precious? She is taking her dancing seriously. She twirls and rolls all over the place. Random places we find the kids. Sam loves to read to his sister. He's doing so good with his reading and math.I love my baby girl. Class Parties
Clean hands!
I swear I comb her hair. These two are inseparable. 
Dancing and singing in her class.
Weekly Camp ins
Every week, we allow the kids a camp out in their rooms. We set up a tent, hand out a bag of goodies, set up the DVD player and let them watch a movie, play and eventually fall asleep. The kids love it! 
Christmas morning
We had a very good Christmas this year, even though we were far away from our extended family. The children were super excited. They left cookies out for Santa to eat and went to sleep in a jiffy. Isa was the first to wake at around 0730. She came in and crawled into our bed and Sam followed a few minutes later. We had to remind them that Santa had been here and if they wanted to go open presents. Getting new toys is a win win situation for all of us. It keeps the kids happy and out of our hair for a while.
The much coveted Transformer track.
Ariel is really big at our house right now. 
I got a sewing machine carrier. Exciting!
Rueben enjoyed his IPhone speakers and video game.
Even Jake loved his present. His lasted about 45 minutes.I hope all of you had wonderful Holidays!
How do you get the dog to pull you?
It didn't work as well as we had expected. Sure was fun to watch!
Friday, December 18, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
6 Years
Our little boy turned 6 on Wednesday. It's hard to believe how fast the time has passed. He is transitioning from the cuddling, kissing, sweet boy to the "I don't want anyone to see you kissing me mom", sometimes irritating boy behaviors (that some never grow out of...hehehe), independent, whatever I think is right, big boy. But underneath it all, he is still my little boy and I will continue to kiss and coddle him as much as I can. He is doing great in school, holding the first place title in the most read books since school started. He has stared reading to Isa at nights before bed. Him and Isa are best buds and are inseparable. Happy birthday son. We love you always. 
Isa picked out a Nerf gun for Sam. Apparently, she was told by him that that is what he wanted the most. When we were at the store, I couldn't find them and tried to suggest something else. She looked me in the eye and with a wave of her finger she said, "NO mommy. He wants a Nerf gun. We need to get him a Nerf gun". Thankfully I found them.
Oh yes, I also had a birthday a few days ago. I turned 29 for the 4th time. I'm not sure how much longer I'll be able to keep this up. My present had been waiting for me for about a week and I did everything possible to get the kids to divulge what it was. But they kept a tight lip no matter what I bribed them with. They are such good secret keepers. I had been bugging Rueben for a sewing machine for years and he finally delivered. I'm not sure what he was so afraid of...maybe me sewing the leg holes to his skivvies or the cheesy holiday shirts that I am planning on sewing. I am just thrilled that I finally have a sewing machine and at the same time, I am kicking my butt for not taking advantage of learning when my mother tried to teach me. She is an excellent seamstress and I am looking forward to when she visits. In the meantime, my friend Elena, who is also an awesome seamstress, came over and gave me sewing lessons, along with the material and pattern to make me and Isa cute matching aprons. It was an awesome birthday present. Project Runway here I come...(maybe). 
working progress
Yellow Belt
Last Friday, Sam tested for his yellow belt in Tae Kwon Do. He passed of course, and will be starting on another phase in his training. He has done really well and has established good posture and better body control. At this rate, he'll be a black belt before we know it. These are the tenents that he is learning: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverence, Self Control, and Indomitable Spirit. We are so proud of our growing boy!
On another note, this is what Sam does when he picks out his clothes the night before school. I thought it was pretty funny.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
My new hobby (for you Shirley)
Girl walks into a beading store and the rest is...
My first necklace and earring combo.
I've been working with Swarovski crystals, freshwater pearls, glass beads and sterling silver. The hardest part is combining colors and beads. I can spend hours the bead store and come out with two maybe three projects.
I had originally made earrings with the purple crystals and then decided to make the matching necklace, of course.
This one is Sam's favorite cause it reminds him of Christmas. I'm not much of a holiday jewelry wearer, but I hear they sell like crazy. I think I might start making snowmen, santas, and christmas trees.
I've also been learning different stitches. This here is a simple ladder stitch.
This is a twisted triple strand with pendant. 
Simple wire wrapped earrings. I'm looking forward to more wire wrapping classes.
The top necklace is done with a spiral stitch. It's my second favorite stitch to work with. The bottom is an even count peyote stitch bracelet that I still need to embelish somehow.
Cluster drop earrings. I wear them as much as I can.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Deck the halls...
The kids had a great time decorating. They trimmed the tree all by themselves. 
Thanksgiving
This year we have a lot to be thankful for. Graduation for Rueben, employment, two beautiful healthy children, a loving marriage, amazing family and awesome friends. We have all the basics and some commodities that not all can say they have. The turkey was once again rocked by Rueben this year. Brining it with this tasty dry rub for 24 hours and baked just right. It's my favorite that he loves to cook the turkey every year.
The children looking nice. I am thankful that they still let me pick out their clothes on the days that matter.
Post turkey silliness. I was completely overtaken by the tryptophan and shamefully fell asleep on the couch.
Isabelle and her Big Giant Boy. She's always asking for him and when they are together she chases him all over the place.
Sam and Malcom
I hope everyone had a great Thanskgiving. We are thankful for you!
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