awards

We have had some fun award winners at our house, lately!

First, Sophia was given a Jazzy Jag award in December.

Noah got the same award at the end of January!

Then, Sophia was given the "Tipps Citizen" award!
(this one was very exciting - we got to go to school early for a special breakfast)

today

Ok, so Donna is going to kill me for posting this picture. I will admit that it is not a very good one, but it is the most recent picture I have!

Anyway, today is my fabulous friend, Donna's, birthday! To celebrate, Leslie and I took her out to lunch. We went to Steve's Garden & Grill. SO yummy! Even Darcy and Lleyton got to come. We had a great time. Happy Birthday Donna!


Just before going out to lunch, Corey and I signed papers for this...

Let's hope it turns out better than it did a few years ago.

Since the house was absolutely SPOTLESS, I couldn't bring myself to cook dinner. So, we decided to use our Christmas present from Aunt Jamie and went to On the Border. It was a nice evening of good food (I am totally loving their brisket tacos!), nice service (we had a great waitress), and an even better price! Thank you, Jamie!!!

kung fu

This movie has been quite the inspiration at our house. On Sunday morning, this was my view as I sat on the couch...

They LOVE pretending to do kung fu fighting! And, yes, there have been some injuries because of Lleyton's enthusiasm. Every day, he asks when I am going to sign him up for kung fu lessons. I'm still deciding on whether that is a good idea.

scenes from Christmas

Yes, Santa brings Reese's Puffs cereal every year - Yum!

Just before bed on Christmas Eve in their brand new pajamas.
I think they are a little bit excited!

visit #1

Sophia was just a little hesitant.

She asked for a Webkinz bird.
(notice the goodie bag that Mrs. Claus gave her. It was FULL of candy and treats! I guess it is good to know that our HOA dues go to something worthwhile....haha)

Lleyton was SO happy to see Santa Claus!
He asked for a DS and an ipod (um, aren't you 4?!).

The big kids chose not to see Santa this year. I was disappointed. They are all growing up much too quickly for this mama. *sigh*

a day for noah

Yesterday was a great day for Noah! Right before lunch, he called me from his teacher's cell phone to tell me he won his class spelling bee! He was so excited, he was shaking! His teacher told him that he just had to call me. Thank you, Mrs. Olson! (I had no idea that he was even having a class spelling bee.) In January, he will compete in the school competition.

Then, last night at pack meeting, he earned his Weeblo award! He just loves cub scouts, which is impressive, considering he is the only boy in his den...

Anyway, he told me it was the best day he has had in a long time. Way to go, Noah! We love you!

BOO!

We spent October 31st with our good friends, the Ryans. The kids & dads had a great time inhaling the steam from the homemade rootbeer! The moms made homemade pizza and caramel apple dip. Yum! We always have so much fun together!

Vampire cutie

Howdy partner

East High Cheerleader

Pirate

Lleyton the Pirate with his BFF Darcy.

Did you have a Happy Halloween? We did!