yum, cookies...

We thought it would be fun to make cookies today...

Kinda like playing with playdough. Josh and Jenna did a great job rolling the dough into balls...

then, mashing the dough with a sugar dipped cup...

and finally...making little faces!

We like all the little happy faces...

hard work sure tastes fun!!!

cool weather fun...

Yippeee....I finished Jenna's Christmas Stocking!

We went to see the Runaway Snowman with Parents as Teachers on Friday. I love going to the Children's Theater. Added bonus, our friend Gabby thought ahead and brought goldfish crackers!

They had such cute props, perfect for picture taking

We really enjoy the company of our friends!

Grandma sent Jenna a new outfit! She loves all the Disney Princess'

Growing Cooks and making snowmen...

Usually on Wednesdays we go to Discovery Lab in the morning. But today (this happens once a month) P.A.T. has a Growing Cooks class.

The kids get to measure out all their ingredients.

Then they take everything back to their table and mix things up. Today we are making Apple Cinnamon Chex Mix! It smells yummy!

After they get finished with their creation, the kids get to clean up their dishes and help prep for the next class.

Then we get to listen to a story and eat our yummy treat. She did a great job...it was yummy! We can't wait to make more at home for her brothers!

After Growing Cooks, we spent the morning with our friends making snowmen. Here's our finished art work! We think they turned out pretty cute! I can't wait for the glue to dry so we can hang them up on the front door.
~Everybody worked hard...Jennas favorite is the glitter~

~ Lexi liked the buttons and the snow~

~Drew just liked working on all of it~

food, family, and fun...

Daddy was having some relaxing quiet time before bed...

That is until the whole gang followed him...

Then wrestle Mania broke out!

Josh and Jenna are enjoying a Fun with Food Playdo set...Josh was being a "cooker".

We all are enjoying this lovely Spring, oops I mean December weather...

not sure if she's trying to take flight, or just having fun running...either way it's pretty cute in a tutu!

Josh was just doing some posin'

Don't you just love getting new coats??? I have to wonder though...what would a three year old need with a cell phone pocket and an i-pod pocket???

Not a clue what's goin' on here?

Again...not sure what he's thinkin'...he's one creative and silly kid!

She is such a silly goofball!

Her brothers are so proud....turning into a gameboy junkie already!

She loves playing dress-up!

Jenna and I like to take walks in the morning after the boys go to school...her favorite is Color Park (it's Riggs in Haysville. She calls it that because all the equipment is different colors!)

We haven't gotten together for Thanksgiving in a few years. It was so nice getting together. I think in all the excitement I missed out on getting more pictures. That's okay, there is always Christmas.

All the Gameboys!

Little Davynn enjoying some sweet potatoes...mmmmm, my favorite too!

Canaan!

I can't believe this fella is getting so big!

One of our family traditions is putting up our Christmas trees the day after Thanksgiving. Hopefully next weekend we'll get the outdoor decorations finished!

This is our kid tree downstairs. They have so many ornaments now, it keeps them busy, and they don't mess with my ornaments upstairs! :)

We had such fun...drinking hot chocolate, listening to Christmas music and working together...it looks so pretty. We love turning the lights off and enjoying the glow from the tree.

Our helpers...they sure come in handy!

not his favorite job...but it's the only one...he's just happy he doesn't have to help me with my picky decorating!

I didn't put out was much stuff this year. I'm happy with my few snow people and Aaron has gotten me started with the Willow Tree Nativity...

The stockings are another tradition that I carried on after my grandma. She hand-stitched ones for my sisters and I when we were little. Aaron's was my first (I think it's ugly, but he loves it and won't let me fix/change it!) Then I made one for the boys!

This is Jenna's stocking...this is day two! I can't wait to get it finished!













Day one....

catching up again...

well, the last few weeks/months my computer has been giving me some issues with down loading pictures...I really did want to update sooner. Since most everyone has Facebook, I will spare ya'll the same old pictures, and will try to be better at blogging in the future.

The boys have been doing really well in school so far. Jake had been struggling in reading and math last year. But, at conferences we found out Jake has been moved to an advanced math class and his reading level is almost 6th grade (he's in 4th)! It's kinda funny, last year I would get notes from the teacher that Jake was always busy visiting (hmmmm, wonder where he gets that from?). Now, I get notes that he's quiet with his nose stuck in a book. I told him he needs to pay attention, but even the teacher said if that's his only "problem", it's not a "bad" one to have! Now Josh is the one struggling a bit with reading . They had to put him in a tutoring program, which he really enjoys. I can see progress already...he is working so hard! His teacher says he's a polite and helpful little boy, and loves having him in class. I'm so proud of both of them. It's just so amazing watching them learn and grow.

Jenna has been having fun with P.A.T. We have been going to playgroups, and just recently started going to a (Pre)Pre-K class. She loves playing with all the other kids and learning new things. Ms. Joelle came for a home visit last week and said Jenna was right on track...smart little gal. She has an incredible vocabulary and good language skills, however she was a bit concerned about her articulation. We have gone for some further testing, and Jenna qualified for Pre-K classes. We haven't found out yet where she will be placed.

That's going to be a bit tough for me...it was one thing for Joshy to start school, but Jenna too! WOW! What am I going to do with myself? Granted it's only half days for both, and Jenna will only be going 2-3 days a week. But, that's my last baby!!! I'm happy they are going to be able to help her out and I'm so grateful that my kids are getting a good education. I had heard so many bad things about Haysville, and who knows that may become an issue again when they are older. For now though....we are very impressed!

Last, but not least...Wonderdog has finally gotten his pins out, his little leg is healed. It has been a LONG 9 weeks. He is a whole different pup now that he can run and jump again!

Needless to say, my little crew keeps me quiet busy most days....I wouldn't have it any other way!