So many puzzles, Gillian loves puzzles so we decided to have a little fun competition. I gave each of the kids their own 24 piece puzzle and had them race to see who can finish first.
It was a little unfair because Gillian had just done her puzzle three times earlier that morning and Hayden got one that he had never done before. Gillian did [...]
Puzzled!
So many puzzles, Gillian loves puzzles so we decided to have a little fun competition. I gave each of the kids their own 24 piece puzzle and had them race to see who can finish first.
It was a little unfair because Gillian had just done her puzzle three times earlier that morning and Hayden got one that he had never done before. Gillian did [...]
Beau the Bear
Each week someone in Hayden’s class gets to take Beau the Bear home. Each child documents in a journal what fun adventures they had that weekend with Beau. This past weekend was Hayden’s turn. Here is his entry:
1/12-1/16 Home with Hayden
Thanks to Martin Luther King Day I was able to spend an extra two days with Beau. Unfortu [...]
What’s ahead for 2007?
My hope for this year is simple.? I pray that we will make time for what is most important in our lives:
God
Family
Friends
Fun
That we won’t get caught up in the things that can affect our spiritual walk.? That we will be good stewards with our time and money.? That we will be an encouragement to others and that all the things that [...]
Looking Back at 2006
A few weeks into the new year and I am taking the time to look back at 2006, the blessings and the challenges. So many adventures for us this year.
1. Santa’s workshop
2. T-ball for Hayden
3. Swim lessons for the kids
4. First family camping trip
5. Big birthday bash for the kids
6. Hayden starts pre-school
7. Gillian rides t [...]
We are back on the web!!
For better for worse….
Our goal for this year is to be able to journal the many blessings that we live each day. From the tiniest snowflake that brings much joy, to the biggest events that can make us cry. We hope that you will check us out from time to time as we will be updating this project daily. We are really in the construction [...]
Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow...
We have been blessed with lots of snow this winter and this week a lot of it started melting off. At this discovery Hayden says “Mom, it doesn’t feel like Winter anymore” I asked why and he said “because all of the snow is gone”. I shared with him that we are supposed to get more snow this weekend. We prepare [...]
Little Story Tellers, Big Imagination...
Both of my little monkeys love to hear stories and recently they have taken to telling some of their own. I have to tell you that I am amazed at how well they can formulate a very interesting story. My thought is at some point is to get their stories on our website. It is a dream to get some of the fun stories Kip and I make up for them pub [...]
Doggy Heaven ...
Hayden and Gillian are getting quality time with Grandpa and Grandma Orton’s dog, Daisy. Daisy arrived on Thursday and will be here until Saturday and it is going so nicely. Everyone seems very happy to have her here, even Zippy! Last night she slept in Hayden’s room, much to his delight.
Gillian keeps asking me if we can ad [...]
