Snowman Mario

Andy came home from school with the assignment to make a snowman. He of course wanted a Mario snowman. This is what we came up with. We? I mean me. Andy did sit beside me moaning that he wanted to play Wii, but I wouldn't let him because his homework wasn't done.

 

MIssing Memory Card

Tonight I came to the realization that my blue SD card was no longer in the computer drive. This is a problem. No SD card, no pictures. I asked each of the children of its whereabouts, Nick fessed up, but said he "wost it." Now what? Luckily the today's uploading had taken place, but this could mean few pictures in the upcoming weeks. So here is a post as to what we've been up to today, and it just might be the last for a while.
Maddie in the Johnny-jump-up -- her first time. She loved it. During family prayer this evening she continued to "jump" and giggle whilst on my lap.

 

Austin's new compound miter-saw. He spent the latter portion of the day in the garage cutting the pieces for Maisie's stove. Although I don't think he used his new saw. I'll have to ask.

 

Nick graciously greated Maddie with a kiss this morning. Actually he does this each and every morning. Luckily he always has plently for his momma as well.

 

Morning cartoons. What else is Saturday morning good for?

 

Bernie, The Bernina

Each Saturday morning for the next couple of months Bernie and I head to Hutch for sewing classes. We went last Saturday and made some new friends.
L-R:Nancy, Lois, Diana, Me (Bernie), Glenda and Ruth (our teacher)

 

Bernie in the raw.

 

(Sweet Austin gave me my new best friend for Christmas and arranged all my classes. He is just so nice.)

Home for the Holidays

A quick trip to Utah proved just the vacation Austin and I needed. Mom's house is always filled to the max with people, food, love and laughter. Here is the proof.

 

 

 

 

We also spent some time visiting with Austin's Aunt Sallee and Uncle Kevin, Aunt Kit, Casey and Jordan. We loved every minute with them.

P.S. Austin gave me the choice of going to the Brad Paisley concert or going to Utah. I don't regret my choice. However, last night the news did report that it was a rip-roaring good concert. I say nothing is more rip-roaring than a game of "Tabloid Teasers."

Happy Birthday #29

Today I'm 29! Last night we started the celebration going to La Fiesta for dinner with our friends, who are our Kansas family. I love eating out with other adults because they sure do help with crowd control. Today I spent the day packing for our Utah trip beginning tomorrow, can't wait. Also, many members of the fam called, and I love being sung to via the phone. The evening ended blowing out candles and eating brownies and ice cream.
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The baby was sleeping during cake, so I added a final picture of her -- my huge accomplishment of this year.)

 

A Christmas Blessing

Today was a perfect Christmas in Kansas. Our little family spent the day in total relaxation mode, which was reflected in the sweet attitudes of our five lovelies. And, I totally beat both boys, Austin and Andy, in TETRIS -- a huge feat considering the fact that they slaughter me in every other Wii game. I wish our little family could remain untouched from the cares of the world a little more often, because today we had no cares only blessings.
The assent.

 

The conquerors.

 

New pjs from Grandparents Babcock (Which all of us wore the entire day, even when our guest came to dinner.)

 

Popcorn and a movie finale. Nick already asleep in bed.

 

Merry Christmas 2009!

Maisie's Gift

Austin spent the last two months working on Maisie's gift -- the PB kids fridge and sink (the stove is the next item to come sometime this month). I assigned Meg the task of photographing it, so this is what you're gonna get. This fridge/freezer is super cute because it has a real thermometer on the front and adjustable shelves inside. The children and I played restaurant all day Christmas day long. What a sweet memory of today.

 

 

 

Christmas Eve

Our traditions remained the same this year, hence the term tradition, we reenacted Luke 2 and then opened some festive jammies. However, this year there was a twist because I made all the pj pants. I even monogrammed the children's names on their tooshies -- because Natalie told me to and she is always the cleverest. (Mom B., so glad to have new, real, pjs to open this morning and lounge around in all day.)

 

 

 

 

Children were asleep by 9 and the Claus' were asleep by 11:30 pm. Happy Christmas Eve!