Thursday, February 17, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
winter activities
I have been remiss in keeping up here, so here is a snapshot of all our activities these past couple of months.
We have intermittant days of warm weather, so we took advantage of that last week and went to the beach for the first time this year. It was a little windy, but it was fun.
Earlier that day, we went for a boat ride. Kylie wasn't feeling that great, so she took a nap. Mommy enjoyed the cuddle time!
At the park, Kylie decided to push her baby in the swing.
Daddy has started teaching the kiddos to play tennis. They love it! Even Kylie is joining in.
Tea party time. What a good daddy:)
While Daddy was at the Pastor's Conference, I took the kids to the Skating Rink for homeschool night. We haven't been in a long time, so they were troopers as they tried to figure out how to skate again. Even Kylie tried and did okay, but my back was in a lot of pain after that night since I had to support all her weight! She also discovered some chapstick that day and in between her skating time, spent the rest of the night applying it to her lips! Silly girl...
We went bowling after church one Sunday and kept company with the special needs bowling group. Fun times...
This is a glimpse of Kylie's activities during the day. She excels at leaving a mess wherever she goes. Sometimes I wonder why I even bother to clean anything.
We have intermittant days of warm weather, so we took advantage of that last week and went to the beach for the first time this year. It was a little windy, but it was fun.
Earlier that day, we went for a boat ride. Kylie wasn't feeling that great, so she took a nap. Mommy enjoyed the cuddle time!
At the park, Kylie decided to push her baby in the swing.
Daddy has started teaching the kiddos to play tennis. They love it! Even Kylie is joining in.
Tea party time. What a good daddy:)
While Daddy was at the Pastor's Conference, I took the kids to the Skating Rink for homeschool night. We haven't been in a long time, so they were troopers as they tried to figure out how to skate again. Even Kylie tried and did okay, but my back was in a lot of pain after that night since I had to support all her weight! She also discovered some chapstick that day and in between her skating time, spent the rest of the night applying it to her lips! Silly girl...
We went bowling after church one Sunday and kept company with the special needs bowling group. Fun times...
This is a glimpse of Kylie's activities during the day. She excels at leaving a mess wherever she goes. Sometimes I wonder why I even bother to clean anything.
Monday, January 17, 2011
december birthdays
Well, I'm a little late on this post, but late is better than never...
First birthday up: Kylie's #3! We were going to have a small party with some of our close friends, but our whole family ended up getting sick, the week before Christmas of course, so Grandma and Grandpa were the brave ones to come over to celebrate with us. We didn't even have dessert! I'm sure this is the last year that she'll go for that!
Eating her favorite meal
Her present from Mommy and Daddy. If you were to see it now, it usually has about 3 purses hanging off it, 2 babies and a plethora of small toys in the bottom basket.
Her gift from Auntie Debbie and Uncle Jeremy-she was quite happy with it!
I guess now would be a good time to give a Kylie update. Oh, where to begin...I can't figure out where this child came from. She is nothing like me or Donathan! She has such a spunky personality-super sweet and super feisty. She is friendly and outgoing, unless you ask her to be, and then her stubborn nature kicks in. And boy, is she stubborn, with a temper to match. She is very intelligent, and she's great at being sneaky when she knows she's being naughty. She is affectionate and is mostly a mama's girl at this point, and I am enjoying every snuggle I get. She alternates between playing well with her siblings to antagonizing them, which is true of all siblings I suppose. All three of my kids sucked their thumbs and each would have something else to go with it. Brendan sucked his thumb and twirled his hair. Mackenzie sucked her thumb and rubbed her nose. Kylie developed a habit over this year that is unique to her: She sucks her thumb and has to rub someone else's thumbnail at the same time, and she's very particular about it! She loves to sing and do "ballet" which is any kind of dancing. And if she had her way, she would wear ballet dresses 24/7. I have to hide them if I want her to wear anything else. She is still the pickiest eater I have ever encountered. No, really. But Donathan has decided to win the food battle, and you should see what it takes to get a bite of food down her...
I can't believe my baby isn't a baby anymore. I'm looking forward to watching her grow, but I'm also a little sad that those years are over.
Next birthday!
Poor Donathan gets jipped since his birthday is a few days after Christmas. But since the prior weeks were so busy, it was nice to just kick back.
We spent the afternoon at Riverside Park shooting off rockets and watching the kiddos run around.
Daddy and his girls
Lighting the birthday candles. No surprise there...
First birthday up: Kylie's #3! We were going to have a small party with some of our close friends, but our whole family ended up getting sick, the week before Christmas of course, so Grandma and Grandpa were the brave ones to come over to celebrate with us. We didn't even have dessert! I'm sure this is the last year that she'll go for that!
Eating her favorite meal
Her present from Mommy and Daddy. If you were to see it now, it usually has about 3 purses hanging off it, 2 babies and a plethora of small toys in the bottom basket.
Her gift from Auntie Debbie and Uncle Jeremy-she was quite happy with it!
I guess now would be a good time to give a Kylie update. Oh, where to begin...I can't figure out where this child came from. She is nothing like me or Donathan! She has such a spunky personality-super sweet and super feisty. She is friendly and outgoing, unless you ask her to be, and then her stubborn nature kicks in. And boy, is she stubborn, with a temper to match. She is very intelligent, and she's great at being sneaky when she knows she's being naughty. She is affectionate and is mostly a mama's girl at this point, and I am enjoying every snuggle I get. She alternates between playing well with her siblings to antagonizing them, which is true of all siblings I suppose. All three of my kids sucked their thumbs and each would have something else to go with it. Brendan sucked his thumb and twirled his hair. Mackenzie sucked her thumb and rubbed her nose. Kylie developed a habit over this year that is unique to her: She sucks her thumb and has to rub someone else's thumbnail at the same time, and she's very particular about it! She loves to sing and do "ballet" which is any kind of dancing. And if she had her way, she would wear ballet dresses 24/7. I have to hide them if I want her to wear anything else. She is still the pickiest eater I have ever encountered. No, really. But Donathan has decided to win the food battle, and you should see what it takes to get a bite of food down her...
I can't believe my baby isn't a baby anymore. I'm looking forward to watching her grow, but I'm also a little sad that those years are over.
Next birthday!
Poor Donathan gets jipped since his birthday is a few days after Christmas. But since the prior weeks were so busy, it was nice to just kick back.
We spent the afternoon at Riverside Park shooting off rockets and watching the kiddos run around.
Daddy and his girls
Lighting the birthday candles. No surprise there...
Sunday, December 26, 2010
christmas 2010
Wow, this has been a whirlwind week, or month for that matter! I can't believe Christmas is already over. We had our 2nd annual Christmas Eve outreach at the Performing Arts Center again, only we did two performances this year. A great deal of time was spent planning and preparing for it, and the Lord truly blessed. On Christmas day, we went to Grandma and Grandpa's house and relaxed. Mackenzie also happened to get her stitches out that day as well. She took a spill on the tile floor last week and had 4 stitches in her chin. Never a dull moment... So here's some pics from our weekend:
Kylie helping to clean up after the Christmas Eve outreach
The Williams girls waiting in the green room before the evening performance
Grandma and the girls
Mackenzie in the kids choir during soundcheck
Brendan in the kids choir
Daddy and Brendan in their Drummer Boy Stomp outfits, ready for the big day
Kylie doing the dishes on Christmas day
Daddy & Brendan playing the new Wii. We did a little scavenger gift hunt to find this present. I think they were surprised :)
Nana giving the Wii a try!
Grandpa opening his gift
Nana's gift from Grandma
Donathan was happy-he got his Memory Man guitar pedal
Kylie opening her Tinker Bell Teapot from Auntie Debbie & Uncle Jeremy
Brendan's new model-the HMS Victory.
Kenzie and her new Hello Kitty clock
Mother/Son dance :)
Donathan making omelettes-a Christmas tradition!
Polly and the kiddos
The best part of Christmas day-the kids and Grandma put together a puppet show of the Christmas story (Brendan's idea). It was surprise for all of us and it was great!!
Nana and Papa with the grandkids
Kylie helping to clean up after the Christmas Eve outreach
The Williams girls waiting in the green room before the evening performance
Grandma and the girls
Mackenzie in the kids choir during soundcheck
Brendan in the kids choir
Daddy and Brendan in their Drummer Boy Stomp outfits, ready for the big day
Kylie doing the dishes on Christmas day
Daddy & Brendan playing the new Wii. We did a little scavenger gift hunt to find this present. I think they were surprised :)
Nana giving the Wii a try!
Grandpa opening his gift
Nana's gift from Grandma
Donathan was happy-he got his Memory Man guitar pedal
Kylie opening her Tinker Bell Teapot from Auntie Debbie & Uncle Jeremy
Brendan's new model-the HMS Victory.
Kenzie and her new Hello Kitty clock
Mother/Son dance :)
Donathan making omelettes-a Christmas tradition!
Polly and the kiddos
The best part of Christmas day-the kids and Grandma put together a puppet show of the Christmas story (Brendan's idea). It was surprise for all of us and it was great!!
Nana and Papa with the grandkids
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Nutcracker 2010
This was Mackenzie's second year being a part of the Nutcracker production. I didn't get any pictures of the performance, but here are a few backstage shots on dress rehearsal day. She was a snow crystal and a petit polichinelle this year. She did great and loves being a part of the whole thing. I must admit I am glad that it is done, only because that means no more weekly practices on top of regular ballet class!
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