Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Sick boy gets a trophy

Seth was sick for his end-of-the-year soccer party, so Ryan, her friend, Sarah and I went in his stead.  We got his trophy, ate some pizza and I cut up the banner to give to each of the players.  Seth chose the bullet.  He really loved this season again.  He still runs around the field laughing with a big smile on his face.  As of right now, he wants to keep paying soccer and I can't convince him to try anything else yet.  He's got quite a good throwing arm (and he's not a great runner, just like his mom), so I told him I might make him try baseball.  He remined me that I said he only "had" to do swim (so he doesn't drown) and piano (so he can serve others), everything else is a choice.  He's right!  I will either have to get very creative in my convincing, or I have been teaching them that plans sometimes change and we have to learn to deal with it.  Ahhh, all the things that go into being a good parent (good thing I have Adam)!   Let's hope they forget when we mess up!


Welcome Home Mom and Dad

This is what Adam and I got to come home to from our cruise.  Mom was great about taking care of the kids.  We knew we had nothing to worry about with her here.  Seth and Ryan had a great time making a welcome home sign for us.  We loved coming home to our two artists (and photographers!).  Adam and I loved our vacation, but we were really happy to together as a family again.

Piano Recitals

One, Two, Three, Go!  Adam played Seth's duet with him, but Sister Gathright (Valerie, Audrey's mom) played with Ryan.  Valerie set up their recital at our local rest home.  It was awesome.  The grandmas and grandpas loved hearing the kids (Grandma drove over for it, too).  Adam even got to meet the just-retired second-in-command of the Coast Guard (she was visiting her mother).  Seth and Ryan both did wonderfully(I was surprised Seth wasn't more nervous, he wasn't jumping with joy, just a little serious) and although Seth did give a small bow, Ryan gave a great curtsy, of course.

Accessorizing Daddy

Another Brother/Sister Creation

Tada!
Gotta love the creativity, even if it is in underwear.  It was a peaceful Sunday afternoon.  Who needs clothes?

FHE Geodes

We got to have an FHE with extra friends and family- Gabe and Grandma and Grandpa Jones and Grandma and Papa.

Ryan's Field Trip

Lisi, Ryan and Sarah- three best friends!Ryan has really started finding (and holding) little friends, rolly pollies, ants and caterpillars.  She is on her way to finding the beauty in all things just like Jesus does.

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Ballerina Ryan

Ryan was front and center for her ballet recital on Saturday.  She was beautiful and very graceful.  She didn't forget any of it and it was so wonderful seeing her on stage.  She told me she wasn't nervous at all.   Well, with all her family cheering her on, no wonder she was so excited!  She had Grandma and Papa, Grandpa and Grandma Katie, Misty, Dayton and Paisley and, of course, Adam, Seth and I.  With her hair pulled back in a bun and all her pink makeup (she LOVED that part), she looked every bit the ballerina.  Even after when she put on her gray yoga pants and fitted tee, she looked just like a little ballerina.  We had a great day! 

You'll notice the shaky camera work on the video and that is because her mom was trying to stop crying.  Between the beautifully sweet song (Grandpa Merrill asked if I wrote it because it sounded like me, if only he knew I can't creative write, but it made me feel good nonetheless) and seeing my little girl so cute up on stage, the Spirit was just too strong.  It is wonderful being a mom.  I think Adam feels the same even if he didn't tear up (this time :)

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Ryan's Kindergarten News

Ryan and her classmates tell Mrs. Whitton and Mrs. B their news each week.  Here is Ryan's year:

11/13/09- Ryan went on a trip yesterday.  Sarah is having a play date with Ryan today.
11/20/09-Ryan's mom is going on a trip to see her sister.  Lisi is having Ryan over tomorrow.
11/25/09- Ryan saw Sarah when they were walking down the hall.
12/11/09- Ryan will have a play date with Sarah.
12/18/09- Ryan is going to ballet today.
1/8/10- Ryan is going swimming with Lisi.
1/15/10- Ryan will have a sleepover with Sarah.  Sarah fell at Ryan's house.
1/22/10- Ryan had piano lessons yesterday.  Annie saw Ryan in the hall.
2/26/10- Ryan's grandpa is coming next week.
3/5/10- Ryan lost her cat.
3/12/10- Ryan will have a play date with Sarah.
3/19/10- Ryan's milk was green at breakfast. (St. Patrick's Day, not rotten)
3/26/10- Ryan is moving soon.  Caitlin and Ryan will have a play date today.
4/16/10- Ryan went to her cousin's.
4/30/10- Ryan's grandma will take care of her while her parents are on a cruise.
5/14/10- Ryan's mom came home on Sunday night.
5/21/10- Ryan can make cross eyes.

Friday, April 9, 2010

St. Patrick's Day

Looking for leprachauns...... Found one!


Looking for laprachaun gold...
...found some!Yes, that's cake and green milk for breakfast!

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Monday, March 15, 2010

Our next home...

So we just found out we are moving to Virginia Beach this summer.  HUGE surprise!  I did not see that one coming.  So I mourned for the afternoon (poor Dad was there to have to see me cry for a little) and then Adam and I smilingly told the kids at IHOP.   They took it like champs.  Seth said he didn't want to move, but then Adam reminded him that he said the same thing in Sitka and now he loves it here.  So we talked about all the cool things we would do there, like living by the beach, seeing the Navy jets,...  I told them that we would have their "friends" birthdays before we left, so we're having 3/4 birthdays this year. (Yes, everybody, I missed the 1/2 birthdays, but 3/4 will work just as well, hehehe)  Anyway, it just went over so easily.  After my little mourning period that afternoon and reminding myself that no crying was going to keep us here, no matter how perfect everything was seeming with so much family near, Adam and I are excited about our new home.  After my wonderful spiritual experience with finding our kitty a couple weeks ago, I remembered again that the Lord knows me and loves me and is watching out for our family.  And there are so many other families seperated from each other and in much more difficult situations, that as long as Adam and the kids and I are together, we will be happy.  I love our life together!  And we are ready for some more fun together (even if it is away from Pleasantville :).

Friday, March 12, 2010

The Tramp

We just got a new trampoline last night and while Ryan and I went swimming, Adam and Seth set it up.  We all jumped on it when we got home in the dark.  It reminded me of when we were little.  We played "break the egg" and the kids taught us some "1,2,3,4,5 singing thing" that made me think of "Snake".  Anyway, it was fun!  It's fun doing the same thing with my kids that I did when I was a kid.