Snow Day

Snow Day - Hooray!!!
I could not believe it. When I got up this morning, it was snowing.

And the news lady was saying "Yes, it's snowing, but there won't be enough to accumulate on the ground". Well she was wrong, wrong, wrong. As she was saying that, there was already somewhat of an accumulation at my house.

I had the boys get dressed and go out to play before the sun was up because I was afraid once the sun came up it would melt, I was wrong too. It kept snowing and kept snowing until we had a good four or five inches. In fact, it's almost noon and there is still snow on the ground.

The boys had a really good time throwing snow balls. We even made three snow men. I will post pictures later, but for now I just want to say how much fun it was and how nice it was just to play with the boys. Everyone else - enjoy your snow day - Theresa

Hayden's Birthday

We took Hayden out to eat for his birthday. When we mentioned to the restaurant that he was ordering chocolate cake for his birthday, they brought him a sombrero and sang to him. He loved it - and obviously liked the cake too. (It seems that every picture I post of him he has a dirty face.)

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From Hayden's Birthday

My Birthday

I just wanted to mention, without making a big deal of it that my birthday was a couple of weeks ago. I won't talk specifics but all I will say is that I am not officially middle-aged yet. I do however, feel old. I know I have not been doing a great job of taking care of myself, but I shouldn't feel 60, should I?

Anyway, the kids and Shane were great as always. We went to eat a PF Chang's. It was really good and we had a great time. Their Kung Pao Scallops are soooo good - they practically melt in your mouth and taste like spicy butter. UNBELIEVABLE!! If you haven't been there - take the next opportunity to go.

Webelos Camp Out

The first weekend in November we took all of our Webelos camping to earn their Outdoorsman badge. It was a great weekend. They did complain because we had some work to do, but I think they had the best time ever. They had to set up their own tent, learn fire safety and how to build their own fire, and basically learned how to take care of themselves in the outdoors. The best part was the cooking. They made stoves out of big tin cans, they baked a cake in a cardboard box, and even cooked biscuits on a stick over an open fire.

The weather was perfect. It was chilly, but not too cold. I loved getting to be outside. And I was really comfy sleeping on the air mattress between Shane and Hayden. I also love being the scout leader. I know it sounds cheesey, but I cannot believe how much they have learned and grown since we started with them in 1st grade. It's really exciting to think that I had some small part in that. And its also uplifting to see how close they are. Caleb has some true friends!! (even if they fight like brothers sometimes)

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From Webelos Camp Out

Thanksgiving Holidays

I cannot wait until the Thanksgiving Holidays next week. I have been sooo overwhelmed and am completely exhausted. I will finally get to clean my house, enjoy my kids, and sleep late. And I only have one more reading assignment and a final project for my graduate class. Of course, I also get to see my family which is fun and I don't get to do very often. It's going to be FABULOUS. Hope you enjoy the funky Thanksgiving background, and you all have great holiday. - Theresa

Aye - Ya

One activity among many for the boys is karate. Okay, officially Shane would say it's Tang Soo Do. Anyway, they all had a test last month and here are some pictures. By the way, they all passed. Hayden is now a green belt and everyone else has their final stripe for their red belt.

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From Karate Test October 2008

Check out the cool halloween background

I tried to find one a couple of weeks ago and they didn't have any up yet. Got this from the cutest blog on the block. Check out their site by clicking on the link in the upper left corner. - Theresa