Wacky-tacky day

It was spirit week at Hunter's school, and this was her wacky-tacky outfit. I told her to leave the house before her dad saw her dressed like that. I am feeling a punky brewster vibe.

Gettysburg

For president's day we took the kids to Gettysburg. I was surprised how little they know about the Civil War. The battlefield area was huge and we took a self-guided audio car tour. There were many monuments from different states, but Pennsylvania's was the biggest and coolest.

There was a long spiral staircase to the top of the monument. Very pretty and cold.
This was at Devil's den, Brooklyn asked "is it safe in here?"

the bridge was the highlight of the day

This was at the top of the observation tower, we dressed for the 50 degrees forecasted instead of the 34 it was. Brrrrr. The audio tour was hard to follow, but I am glad we went.

Ben's oxymoron

No Ben you cannot suck on a sucker and brush your teeth at the same time, the toothpaste might ruin your sucker.

Stupid and other sayings

My mom always tells me to write down what the kids say or I will forget. Here are a few this week.
Ben is really into calling people stupid and poo poo butt munch it is really funny when Ben says it and hard to not play along. In the car:
Ben: I want McDonalds stupid
Mom: That is not how you ask say "Please can I go to McDonalds mommy?"
Ben: please can I go to McDonalds mommy, stupid?

Mom: Brookie where are you are?
Brooke: In the bathroom painting my nails.
*pause, blink, crickets chirping*

Hunter had a status on facebook page where if you "liked" it she would send you a Valentine. I of course liked it and this was my response on my facebook wall from Hunter for all the world to see.
Mom,, you've ALWAYS been my valentine, and FOREVER will be! I love you! :)
Best Valentine ever.

Hunter's birthday party that finally happened

After several scheduling conflicts and weather issues we were finally able to celebrate Hunter's birthday with friends. She had a combined party with her buddy Hannah. We had about 12 teens over for a sundae bar and games. The Dr. Pepper cherry ice-cream topping was the #1 hit of the spread.

Hunter is ecstatic with her sundae
only a few sundaes were deemed "photo worthy", the rest just looked gross

Hunter with two of her favorite girls.

Happy Birthday (one month late to the day) gorgeous girl!

Report card time

Having Aspen and Hunter bring home their report cards is always a piece of cake, straight A's "dream math student", "Positive attitude", "wonderful" etc, but this year Brooklyn goes to school too, and we all know about Brooklyn.

I had a parent teacher conference scheduled for Thursday at Brooke's preschool, I was a little anxious. Did she beat up the other kids? Was she defiant to the teacher? Did she lay down on the floor and declare she was too tired when it was time to work? Did she torment Zhu-zhu the pet hamster? I kind of drop Brooke off at preschool and run, afraid they would tell me they wouldn't take her anymore.

I sat in my little preschool chair and was prepared to hear what I could be doing at home to improve Brooke's behavior. I was shocked she "gets along great with the other kids", "we love having Brooklyn in class", "she is dream student" (two dream students in my house). She tested right where she should be and is ready for kindergarten. I am beyond excited, I am so proud of her! Way to go Brooklyn!

Love you beeps!

Snowstorm January 2011

I think we have had more snow days than school days since we returned from Christmas vacation. We had another big snow storm come through last week. Many trees were downed and we lost power for 2 and 1/2 days. Got very chilly!

Damage to our tree, I was in bed and could hear trees cracking, very scary when a forrest is in your backyard.

Brooklyn all ready for sledding

Brooklyn eating snow

Ben eating snow
I am going to quit buying groceries and send the kids outside for meals

Aspen didn't eat the snow, we made a snowman with it

A previous ice-storm left everything covered in ice, very pretty.

Anybody else ready for spring?