Fun, Fun, Fun

Grandma and Grandpa Humphrey came home with a new toy for the Grandkids, a trampoline.

Everyone was excited so Shane got to work putting it together. It was a cold windy day but he got the job done with a little help from Jonah.

Lilly and Rosemary supervised the job.

Once it was put together Jonah was the first to try it out.

The next weekend we had planned a Birthday lunch for my Dad and Brother. The night before my Aunt Kay & Uncle Joe called and said they didn't have anything planned and wanted to come down from Virgina and go to lunch. Mom said come on over to the house because we had planned to cook lunch and would have plenty. Then they called my Uncle Sam and Aunt Cornelia to see if they could come also. Sure enough they came too.

Lilly and Rosemary walked over to my parents house strolling their babies.

We had a great time eating and visiting.
Kay, Cornelia, Dad, and Adelyn.

Uncle Sam (Dad's twin brother), Dad, and Michael

Dad and Rosemary

Adelyn seemed to enjoy the ice cream cake too.

Lilly said she didn't want any cake until I got a piece then she changed her mind.

Uncle Joe, Lilly and myself.

We all had a great day! It was such a treat that everyone could get together!

This and That in February

February went by quick! We started off watching Super Bowl Sunday in a tent. The kids brought all their pillows and stuffed animals and relaxed in a tent in front of the TV to watch the big game. Luke and the girls went to bed normal time but this year we let Jonah stay up to watch the whole game.

Valentine's came and went quickly. All the kids got valentines from friends and family.

One day after school Jonah had a friend, Ben over to play. I had taken the day off since Luke and the girl's had a teacher's work day at their schools.

It was a chilly windy day so the boys decided to try and fly the dragon kite.

They decided to take it up on top of the fort...

and let it go...

Ben did most of the running

the girl's watched in amazement

as the boys ran around the yard with the Dragon kite.

We all had a lot of fun. If you don't have a kite I highly recommend getting one. We have had a lot of fun times with ours!

Lilly & Rosemary's 2nd Birthday

We started Lilly & Rosemary's 2nd Birthday on Friday at Daycare. They brought a birthday snack for the class.

Their teachers took pictures through out the day. What a fun day!

On Saturday, January 30th we woke up to SNOW. 8 inches of snow. Jonah, Luke, and Lilly couldn't wait to get outside. Lilly went ahead and put on her hat.

After breakfast, it was time to open a present. Grandma Jackie sent them a card and present.

After reading the cards, it was time to see what was in the big bag....

Pink rain boots. Yeah, they could also wear them in the snow.

We all got dressed and out we went. The girls didn't want to walk so we put them in the stroller.

Luke decided he would wear his fireman's hat. Isn't his eyes beautiful!

Jonah played in the snow for a long time then it was time to rest.
That evening we got ready for a birthday dinner.

Shane and Rosemary read a book.

Lilly was excited because after dinner we had 'Happy Cakes'. That is what the girls call birthday cakes or cupcakes.

After happy cakes they opened a gift from Grandma & Grandpa Humphrey, a tea set. Luke liked playing with it also.

While the girl's played the boys decided it was time to play the wii before bed.

The birthday party didn't turn out like I had planned because we got snowed in but I think the girl's had a big day after all.

Happy 38th Birthday Shane!

Shane's birthday was January 5th. I didn't take many pictures but I think he had a good one. A bunch of co-workers took him to a Mexican Restaurant, Mom surprised us and had a yummy dinner made when we got home from work and his Dad and Catrina came over a few days later and brought this ice cream cake and Chinese food. The kids waited patiently for cake.

Everyone thought it was great.

The kids have been sick a lot this month. Luke had a virus and ear infection. Jonah's asthma acted up when he got the same virus. Then Rosemary, she's had strep throat, a virus, and a double ear infection. Lilly had the virus and a double ear infection. Tonight everyone is feeling good and decided to play on the pet dinosaur.

Fun times with Daddy!

Christmas 2009

We had a great Christmas! One of the best ones I can remember. On Christmas Eve I finally got around to taking a group picture of the kids in front of the tree.

Jonah and Rosemary

Luke and Lilly
After picture time the kids did a conga line to bed. Santa was on his way and everyone had to get to bed.

Before bed time for me I always take a picture. This is our main tree.
This is the tree I put all the kids ornaments on.
Christmas morning Jonah woke up at 5am and came to see if he could get up. Shane got up and said he could sit at the kitchen table until everyone got up and Jonah decided he'd go back to bed. Luke and Rosemary got up at 6am, so I did too. We went into the den and the lights were off, when I turned them on Luke was shocked, he paused and then shouted, Santa came. Jonah got back up and joined us and then Lilly woke up.
Santa brought a robot dinosaur and in the stockings Jonah got a DS game.
Grandma Jackie sent the girls each a new doll. They each had long hair.

Our Christmas tradition is to have both of the Grandparents over for breakfast that morning and then we open presents every year.

Luke and Jonah got matching robes and bike helmets.

The only thing Luke asked for was a Dinosaur egg and he got three.

Grandpa Jim helped the girls open their present.

The girls got a Kitchen.

Everyone seemed happy with their presents!

We all played with our gifts and got dressed. The girls took an early nap and off we went to Grandpa Herman's house. We ate lunch and visited. Their tradition is, instead of exchanging gifts we all bring a gift and play Bingo. When you win you get to choose a gift and unwrap it. It always is a lot of fun.

On Saturday we recouped and then on Sunday my brother and his family came for our Christmas. We started off with lunch. The boys sat at their table.

The rest of us at the main table. We had a lot of yummy food.

After lunch the girls took a nap and we all chit chatted and played while they slept.

Megan and Colin.

Colin and Jonah had got a bow and arrow for Christmas and all the boys went in the yard and practiced during nap time.

Michael and Ethan.

We all got a lot of great things.

The three girls seemed to have fun.

Rosemary, Lilly and Adelyn

We all had a great Christmas but I believe the time spent with family was the best gift we had. The memories of Christmas 2009 mean more than anything to me.