While driving to preschool this morning Amelia was telling me all about the letters she knows and how she can sing her ABCs, etc, etc. I said, "Yes, you are so smart!" She responded, "Yep! And I'm cute too!"
She then went on to tell me all the things she does that is good. Making her bed, sharing her Barbie with Evelyn, and singing at school. I suppose these reminders are so I can forgive when she's a little naughty.
Thursday, January 27
Wednesday, January 12
Dance Party
The dance parties at the Faubus House are getting bigger. Evelyn has really joined in ... and the costumes are getting a bit more elaborate. Billy even broke out the strobe light (but I've refrained from sharing that video because it hurts your eyes.)
You'll maybe notice Jack's bow tie. He had me make that for him to match his vest. It's made of paper and pinned on. You'll have to decide for yourself who is the coolest.
You'll maybe notice Jack's bow tie. He had me make that for him to match his vest. It's made of paper and pinned on. You'll have to decide for yourself who is the coolest.
Evelyn's New Trick
Evelyn's new thing she picked up over the holidays was scolding us. I guess she sees us do that to her too often! She puts her head down, squints her eyes, and shakes her finger at you. She doesn't ever really say anything ... just the shaking of the finger.
She also says, "'Cole Come Here!" Telling Nicole to come to her. She'll say it to everyone, but it's funniest when she says, "'Cole Come 'ear!"
She also says, "'Cole Come Here!" Telling Nicole to come to her. She'll say it to everyone, but it's funniest when she says, "'Cole Come 'ear!"
Tuesday, January 11
Chistmas Eve Tradition
Our tradition on Christmas Eve is to attend our church in Ankeny with Tony & Jana and the kids. Our church, Lutheran Church of Hope - Northbranch, had 3 services. I sang in worship band the 3pm service, and worked the nursery in the 5pm service while the rest of my family attended worship. We had over 800 attend all 3 services.
Afterward, we went to Tony & Jana's new home for dinner. We rotate hosting dinner and this year was their turn. They served a wonderful meal of roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, carrots, rolls, etc, etc, etc! It is such a blessing to share a meal with all our kids and they too with all their parents!
Santa had arrived while we were at church, so the kids were excited to open presents and stockings! Here are a few photos from the evening.
Ellie excited about her Stand Microphone from Santa, while Jack is admiring his new Marshmallow Gun in the background.
Jack opening his Marshmallow Gun!
Amelia opening her Santa gift - A Princess Barbie.
See the Santa video for proof that she asked him!
Evelyn opening her Santa gift - a vacuum & cleaning set
Afterward, we went to Tony & Jana's new home for dinner. We rotate hosting dinner and this year was their turn. They served a wonderful meal of roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, carrots, rolls, etc, etc, etc! It is such a blessing to share a meal with all our kids and they too with all their parents!
Santa had arrived while we were at church, so the kids were excited to open presents and stockings! Here are a few photos from the evening.
Ellie excited about her Stand Microphone from Santa, while Jack is admiring his new Marshmallow Gun in the background.Jack opening his Marshmallow Gun!
Amelia opening her Santa gift - A Princess Barbie.See the Santa video for proof that she asked him!
Evelyn opening her Santa gift - a vacuum & cleaning setChristmas Eve Sledding
Posing by the new colorful sled!
Awe -- Daddy with his girls.
Kids at home before heading to the sledding hill
It was snowing beautifully on Christmas Eve morning, and this was the first big snowfall for sledding! We went to the local hardware store, bought another sled and headed for a nice hill here in town. Luckily, friends of our were leaving and let us borrow 2 more sleds ... and all 6 of us had a blast. We are definitely a family in need of more than 2 sleds!
Evelyn road with me and Amelia stuck with Billy, while Ellie and Jack had their own. Some bigger kids were there with a snowboard, and so Ellie & Jack spent a lot of their time using their sleds as surfboards. Not very successfully though!
Amelia's Preschool Program
Amelia is attending Miss Wendy's Preschool Monday thru Thursday mornings from 8:30-11:30am. She just adores it and is a super student. She loves learning. The teachers put together an amazing program for Christmas and here are some photos and videos from that day. Amelia played Mary and her good buddy, Taylor was Joseph. They each had lines, but spoke so softly that you couldn't hear them.
Santa Elves in the Workshop (Reindeer behind them)
Miss Hollie getting "Mary" in her costume.
I love how she tries to do the actions, but doesn't want to drop baby Jesus!
Santa jokingly says, "You're a big 3 year old!" And then goes on to say, "You could dub as one of my elves." Yes, she's little, Santa!
Santa Elves in the Workshop (Reindeer behind them)
Miss Hollie getting "Mary" in her costume.I love how she tries to do the actions, but doesn't want to drop baby Jesus!
Santa jokingly says, "You're a big 3 year old!" And then goes on to say, "You could dub as one of my elves." Yes, she's little, Santa!
Birthday Suit
Okay, so I'm pretty sure my 3 year old does NOT know the meaning of what a "birthday suit" is ... but last night after her bath I was a little unsure! She walked to her room with a towel wrapped around her, then stood in front of Billy and as she threw off the towel, hands raised, she exclaimed, "Happy Birthday, I'm naked!" This girl continues to just say the darnedest things.
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