12/31/2007

Santa Baby

I finally figured out how to connect my new camera to the computer. So here's Alex and Louisa playing "Santa Baby"

12/27/2007

Holly Jolly

Christmas has come and gone. We had a very merry Christmas indeed. The kids got way too many toys – legos, trains, books, and some clothes. I got a slick new camera (a digital rebel – yahoo!) that I don’t really have any idea how to use, but that’s ok. One of these days I’ll figure out how to upload pics and share some of the ones I’ve taken.
We are enjoying our Christmas vacation from school. I’m having fun remembering all the things I used to do in my free time before school took over my life. (Including updating my blog!)
Hope you all had a merry Christmas.

12/18/2007

Snow Angels and notes.

Yesterday we went out to try out our new winter boots (which I purchased just in time!) We had fun shoveling the snow into a big pile (trash cans make pretty good shovels when you're five!) having a snowball fight, and of course making snow angels.

So I have some notes on life to share. Yesterday when we were praying over our dinner Alex says his wonderfully inspiring prayer, and then it was Louisa's turn and she says "help mommy to not be dead." Nice. This morning Alex and I were practicing his memory verse for his kids program, and the girls chimed right in. Apparently they both memorized as we were coaching Alex. I wonder if Ms. Stacey will give them credit for it.

12/17/2007

Adventures in Peterson-land

It was a good weekend in our house. On Friday, we went to Jory’s office Christmas party. This year it was held at the zoo, and the kids were all invited. The lady who planned the party did a great job. She planned a separate (and very appropriate!) menu for the kids, had Christmas movies, coloring books and gifts all ready for them. We grown ups managed quite well eating grown up food and chatting it up. After dinner we went out and saw the Christmas light displays that were set up all over the zoo. They were absolutely gorgeous.
Saturday the kids and I went to the Christmas tree farm to help my parents pick out a Christmas tree. We had a lovely little outing with just enough snow, some hot chocolate, and a visit to the petting zoo, where my kids got a kick out of the rabbits. Then we quickly headed home before the “blizzard” started.
Sunday we stayed home from church because services were cancelled. We were predicted to get between 8-13 inches of snow with winds gusting to 50 mph. Well we got 6 inches of snow (which is a perfect amount if you ask me) with little to no winds. Not quite a blizzard, but a fun little storm indeed. Plus I was pretty darned productive since I wasn’t at church until 2 pm.

12/13/2007

My darling daughters.

Yesterday was one of those “what did I do to deserve this?” days. My girls, they just kill me. One minute they’re happily playing, the next minute they’re destroying something. So here’s a brief description of my day yesterday. (Jory – feel free to add anything I might have forgotten – kay?) So yesterday morning they found and opened a toy that had been purchased as a gift for Papa P (who likes to keep his “toys” new in package). So gift is no longer in mint condition (sorry Papa). Then around lunchtime they stole a big cookie from the pantry and proceeded to lie about it. (Even though the evidence was all over their faces). Mid afternoon saw a water fight in their bedroom. And finally around bed time (after being chewed out by their father for the Papa incident, and refusing to eat a bite of dinner) they stole some chocolate covered pretzels. I let Jory handle that one.
Stop laughing. It’s not funny.

12/12/2007

Holly Jolly

So yesterday I woke up with a migraine. The yucky kind that made me sick to my stomach. Blech. I pretty much got nothing done (except some marvelous naps!) I had a hard time just letting myself rest. I’m sure most of you can relate to the “I can’t put life on hold to be sick! I have so much to do!” thoughts. If nothing else, I was reminded how wonderful my kids are. They can be so sweet and thoughtful when they want to be. It was almost worth being sick just to have them take care of me.
In other news, yesterday Alex went to a nursing home with his group from church. I didn’t go, but I hear he was a riot. He’s never been a shy kid, but apparently he went out of his way to socialize with the old folks. Somehow I’m not all that surprised.

12/05/2007

HI!

Remember me? It’s been a while since I updated this thing. I don’t really have a good excuse, just working on school stuff. But it’s time for an update.
First of all, IT’S SNOWING! We don’t always get a good snow in December, so I’m thrilled. Ready to call it a snow day, and let the kids go sledding all day. But I won’t. We might have to build a fire in the fireplace though.
So, last night I had a date with Louisa. She filled up her second chart for having dry diapers at night, so I took her out for a night on the town. We went out for ice cream and a trip to Wal-Mart. Big time excitement when you’re three.
Still working on Christmas projects. The house is pretty much decorated. I love having lights up around the house, so sparkly. Today I’m working on the Christmas cards. I think I have everything all set up to put them together, I just need to address them and off they go.
School is going well. Just as soon as I feel like I know what I’m doing, I make another trip to the public library and come home with a stack of resource materials to go through. One of these days I’m just going to have to say enough is enough. I probably have enough stuff here for all of kindergarten and half of first grade. But today is not that day. So I’m off to pour over some test prep materials for our state proficiency tests.

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