Party of Five

Too Cute for Words

JBody left to go fishing this morning at 4:30. At 7:30am we received a text showing us a picture of a fish that he caught. He is saltwater fishing. Lil' E asked me where daddy was and I told him he was fishing in the ocean. He then looks at the picture again and says, "If Daddy is fishing in the ocean, why is his fish so small?" I sent this reply to JBody who then says, "That's a very good question. Tell him we are only catching the small ones." 29 August 09)

We are in the process of getting a new puppy. My parents are as well. Of course you have to wait till the puppy is old enough to come home. My parents just got a phone call saying that their puppy Maddin had recieved his shots prior to them picking him up, but had a reaction and had to go to the hospital. He wasn't doing well and they didn't know if he would make it out alright. The next day they got another call saying that Maddin had passed. I told this to the boys. Lil E got a little teary eyed and then kindly said, "Maybe Mema can share our puppy with us. She can take it for one week and then we can take it for one week and then she can take it for one week. That will make her happy." What a sweet little boy. He then called Mema and told her his plan. (28 August 09)

Many of you know JBody has very deep dimples. The other day he picked Razy up and smiled. She took her little finger and touching his dimple says, "Daddy owie?" Then she moves his face in the other direction points to the other one and says it again. Daddy got a kick out of this. (August 09)

I have been trying to lose weight. To do so I have eating a meal replacement shake for some of my meals. Well I really don't like to share these with the kids because if I am limiting my calories I want them for myself. Lil E always asks for a sip and I give it to him. One day he was putting his pants on and he says to me... "Mommy my pants don't fit, I need you to make me a shake. I need to lose weight." (August 09)

Recently my parents dog Guenther had to be put to sleep. I told the kids this and told them that Mema was very sad. Lil' E turns to me and says, "Mommy when my fish died I got a new one and I felt happy. Can we buy Mema a new puppy and she will be happy again?" (June 09)

"Mommy after I am five I am still going to love you." Lil' E (03 June 09)
He said this because I recently told him he was getting so big and I hoped he would always love me.

While sitting on the dock fishing...
Auntie Bails: "It's cold outside. I don't like the wind."
Lil' E: "You can cuddle up with me if you want Auntie Bails."
Then he scooted his little bum over to Autie Bails. (May 09)

Mommy: "Lil' E you should tell Daddy to get those flowers for mommy for mothers day"

After getting home Lil' E seemed to be upset about something finally he says..."Mommy I wanted to get you flowers for mother's day because you are so cute and I love you, but now you know." (May 09)

After punching his Daddy in the nose (Daddy told him to) Lil' E turns to him and says,
"You said ouch. That is not tough" (22 Feb. 09)

While potty training Doble, I was trying to teach him that when we go pee pee we go on the potty. I asked him, "Doble, Where do you go potty?" He answered back,
"I go pee pee in my penis." Correct, but not the answer I was looking for.(3 Feb. 09)

The boys were jumping from the couch onto the love sac and their daddy. Doble got ready to jump and right before he leapt he yelled out...
"Super Jumping Thomas"
He then turned to Razy and said she was
"Super Jumping Princess."
I never knew Thomas was a super hero (18 Jan.09)

We had another Fight Night and Lil' E was making his picks. One of the fighters fighting was nicknamed "The Irish Hand Grenade". Lil' E chose him to win. When I asked him how he would win he said...
"He's gonna throw grenades" (17 Jan.09)

Doble Thomas is at it again. I found a picture that Doble colored in Nursery. On it it had his name Doble Thomas. Silly kid really thinks his middle name is Thomas and now he is telling that to his teachers (Jan. 09)

Poor Lil' E has been short of breath lately especially when he gets sick. He woke up one morning having a coughing attack and crying that he couldn't breathe. I ran in there to check on him and give him a couple puffs from his inhaler. He told me that his heart hurt (from the coughing and breathing hard). I told him he would be alright. Then he asked in a scared little voice.
"Is my heart going to break?" Just about melt my heart. Poor little guy. (Jan. 09)

At dinner one night I went into the kitchen to grab the orange juice. While I was in there I reminded JBody that we had pie (spelling pie so the kids wouldn't realize).
"Did you remember we have P-I-E?" I said.
"You want some P-I-E?" said Doble.
Since when did he catch onto things like this?(Jan.09)

As many of you know my boys are HUGE Thomas fans. Doble in particular. Well Doble's middle name is Edward. One day I asked him are you Doble Edward (insert real first name in place of Doble). This was his reply...
"No, I am Doble Thomas."
I guess I should of known. Of course he was Doble Thomas. Thomas is his favorite. (Nov.08)

On UFC Fight Nights we get a bunch of people together to watch them. Everyone makes their picks and we have a contest to see who gets to "hold" the belt till the next fights. Lil' E participates as long as I let him stay up and watch. He was making his picks one night between two fighters. One of the fighters nicknames was "The Batman". Lil' E chose him to win. When I asked him how he would win he said..."He's Gonna Fly."(2008)

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Tackle It Tuesday

Christmas Advent Calendar

For today's tackle I needed to get my advent calendar done. I cut it close being that today is the first day of December. But it is done and very cute if I do say so. It is made from a cookie sheet that has been spray painted and emblished with stickers, cutouts, paper, buttons, ect. I didn't get the title done (Countdown to Christmas). I lost my i, but I wanted to get the calendar up so the kids could enjoy it.

Each day the kids will help me add one of the magnetic embelishments.

I really didn't want to glue all of these numbers on the calendar so I used my cricut to cutout vinyl numbers. So much easier and I think that it will keep the numbers form falling off over the years of use.

So tell me what is it that you have planned to tackle before the holidays (ie: homemade gifts, decorations, ect.)

Monday, November 30, 2009

Symbols of Christmas

As many of you know I love The Family Home Evening Spot. This is where I get alot of my ideas for lessons. Well once again she has posted a great lesson.
Every year the first lesson after Thanksgiving we give a lesson on the symbols of Christmas. We explain to the kids why we put a tree up, what the colors mean, and so on. This year I am taking my ideas from The Family Home Evening Spot and focusing on one symbol each week. I think this way the kids will remember them a little better and it gives us time for fun activities, and treats afterwards.

Family Home Evening Lesson

Christmas Wreath

Opening Song: 'Away in a Manger' Children's Songbook # 42

Opening Prayer: Daddy

Lesson: Mommy

Hold up a wreath or picture of a wreath

What is this? What does it mean? Why do we have wreaths at Christmas time?

Wreaths are like a circle. Which means no beginning 0r no ending. This symbolizes eternity - the unending cirle of life. The evergreen tree (used to make wreaths) means growth and everlasting life. Holly branches have thorns. When used in a wreath it symbolises the crown of thorns put on Jesus head when he was crucified. The red berries symbolize his blood that was shed for us.

Activity:
Make a wreath

Paper plate wreath instructions found here at filth wizardry very cute.

Coat hanger wreath:
Bend a coat hanger into circle shape. Secure tinsel with tape and wrap Tinsel around and around and around. Secure end with sticky tape. Add bows, decorations as you wish."

(This picture was taken by The Family Home Evening Spot. After our lesson tonight with the wreaths the kids make.)

Closing Song: 'Picture A Christmas' Children Songbook #50

Closing Prayer: Razy

Treat:

Wreath Candy using cornflakes and marshmellows

Hard Candy Wreath

Thanks again to The Family Home Evening Spot for the great ideas we find on the site. Go over and take a look. I know you will find something that your family will enjoy.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Wordless Wednesday!

The Santa Cam has been up and working....Look what Santa emailed me

If you click on the picture of Lil' E it will take you to a cool link that has Santa telling your child what list they are on this year. I did one for each of the kids. They got a kick out of seeing themselves on Santa's computer and their names in his book.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Team Edward or Team Jacob?

"Edward Ain't Got Nothin' on This"

Tonight is girls night out. I am off to see "New Moon" with my mother in law, sister in law, and some friends. JBody is getting off work early to watch the kids as I get to enjoy some girl time. We are going to eat dinner at a little Italian Restaurant near the theater. At 9:00 we're going to watch the first movie and then at Midnight we will watch the New Moon movie.

So question for my readers are you on Team Edward or Team Jacob? As for me I am Team Edward...JBODY* Edward that is. Are you off to see the showing or are you just not a fan?

*JBody's middle name is Edward so I can legitely say I am on Team Edward.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Adventure to the Pumpkin Patch

So I am going to have to play a little catch up. To begin I thought I would share some pictures from our trip to the Pumpkin Patch this year. The pumpkin patch has been a tradition for us since Lil' E's first Halloween. I remember that first year. We were living in Portland at the time. We headed out to the patch. The sun was shining. Lil' E was dressed as a cute little caterpillar. We took some pictures of him next to some corn stalks and pumpkins then DOWN POUR. Gotta love the Portland rain.

This year we had great weather. And like always the kids had so much fun choosing their very own pumpkin to take home and carve for Family Home Evening the next Monday.