Skiing ‘09 Part Deux
April 3rd, 2009If It’s Snowin’, They’re Goin’
March 27th, 2009
Every time we get any significant snow, it doesn’t take long for one of the kids to start asking if we’re going tobogganing. Even if the snow isn’t completely covering the hill, this gang is game to give it a try. An inch or two overnight and into the morning was all it took to get their sledding juices flowing.
An Incredibles Disney On Ice
March 26th, 2009Kids’ First Ski Trip
March 25th, 2009
Spring Break from school gave us a grand opportunity to take the kids out skiing for their very first time. They were so excited the past couple of days knowing we’d head to the slopes, and that didn’t fade as we drove into the mountains. Once there, we got everyone outfitted and started moving toward the Bunny Hill.
Happy 8th! Epilogue
March 15th, 2009Happy 8th! Part Two
March 14th, 2009
We welcomed friends and family to our home for a big party and then sent them through the wardrobe into Narnia for a fun-filled afternoon that will be pretty tough to forget for quite a while. With mountains of anticipation and excitement, I think the real thing actually lived up to the hype the kids have had in their minds for months. The looks on their faces when we were done made all the work worthwhile. What a day!
Party Prep And A Sleep-Out
March 13th, 2009Mid-Week Sneak
March 11th, 2009Happy 8th! Part One
March 9th, 2009Sometimes, Sparks Fly!
February 21st, 2009Our Own Zoo Crew
February 15th, 2009Quite A Bite!
February 15th, 2009Happy Heart Day!
February 14th, 2009Who’s That Teaching My Class?
February 13th, 2009Early V-Day
February 12th, 2009Happy Birthday, Mom!
February 9th, 2009Wildfire Aftermath
February 8th, 2009There’s A Reason They Call It Wildfire
February 7th, 2009
We were definitely a little closer than we’d like to be to a really wild fire today. It turns out a couple of kids went up into the foothills west of our house and set of some fireworks that ended up catching the grass on fire. The origin of the fire ended up being about 400 yards from our home. I was outside and saw the smoke pretty early on along with a few neighbors. The fire spread very quickly and had the prevailing winds been different, we’d have been scrambling to get out of our house. But from the start, the wind fanned the flames in a direction almost parallel, but gradually getting further from our house, up into the foothills. By the time the CSFD got it under control, the fire had burned quite a wide swath through the beautiful foothills open area.
Winter Kids Concert
February 6th, 2009
Tonight, the kids choir at Woodmen Valley Chapel put their talents on display at Church, singing for Legacy Ministries (50+) group. It was wonderful not only to see the kids sing, but also to see the audience so enjoy the talents of these kids. A highlight for us was Nathan singing a solo in his sweet voice, and his siblings joining him for parts of the chorus. What a night!
A Gift That Will Last
January 31st, 2009The Grand Prix!
January 30th, 2009
Well, tonight was race night for the kids. After planning, shaping and painting their cars for competition, the kids finally got to race their creations in the Awana Grand Prix. They were excited, an all managed some pretty good races in their four heats apiece. CC even managed to win one of her heats outright (Nathan finished behind her sister by about an inch in that heat!). When it was over, there were smiles all around, and the satisfaction of a job well done.
Awana Grand Prix Prep
January 22nd, 2009
The kids have been involved with Awanas club at church for a few years now and chose to participate this year in the Grand Prix. Each one bought a car kit and designed their own racer for a competition coming up shortly. Today, we put their plans to the saws and sanders to get ready for the big race day.