Werth Weekly

Happy Valentine's Day!

2012-02-14T14:10:00.001-07:00

To mom & dad
From Kendall!
Love it!!

Cupid's stach for the kids

A Magic Birthday

2012-02-09T14:08:00.002-07:00

January 2

Happy 8th Birthday to my wonderful middle child!

I love you more and more EVERYDAY!

You amaze me with your magic, kindness and passion for life and... hockey!

I hope ALL your Dreams come true Birthday Boy.

Pizza and silliness before the magic starts. The birthday party boys!

Loran the magician! We met Loran at Nordy's every Sunday Andon wanted to eat there because Nordy's had Loran the magician. I liked to eat there because Kids Eat FREE on Sunday's.

Look at that happy face, all smiles!

Andon helped with each trick and picked a volunteer to help with each trick.
This one was the broken wand trick-every time Loran handed the wand to Andon, it broke on him.

You can't have magic without a rabbit coming out of the hat!

When we were deciding what to do for his party, I told him is Loran was coming to preform for his birthday, that would be his present from dad and I since is cost more then we spent on the other two's birthday. His reply "I don't care that is the BEST present EVER"!

Happy Birthday my little magician!

BTW-He got a good statch for cash for his birthday and spent it on magic! We went online and ordered some MORE magic stuff! He also bought a new mouse cage. We are saving about 40 dollars..shhh don't tell him.

Kendall made this no coming in sign for her room before she left for Cailyn's to sleep over the night of Andon's party.

Fitness

2012-02-08T15:24:00.000-07:00

Well I tried once again to upload pictures but it is sooo slow, I quite.
I will blog real quick about my latest fitness goals: I started crossfit workouts January 8th and today marks my 4 weeks progress. Pinterest had several posts stating that it takes 4 weeks for you to notice, 8 weeks for family and friends and 12 weeks for everyone else. At 4 weeks I notice a difference, I feel better which leads to eating better. We (Deon and I) eat Paleo for breakfast(eggs) and I make Paleo based dinners mostly from Everyday Paleo the cookbook. I quite soda and have no interest in it-but I do love iced tea. I still give the kids carbs and a little more sugar then I would like, but baby steps..right? Not to mention I have a garage full of girl scout cookies that are so convenient to get a box for a snack-but I have done pretty good! I let the kids choose their own box and when it is gone-its gone. No more unless mom surprises them.

I am excited to start my next 4 weeks with cross fit (it helps that my hubby is my trainer, he writes up my workouts-I guess it is a fair trade since I write up all the meal plans ;-) My goal is to do 20 workouts this month=5 a week(last month was only 15 workouts)

rewind to about a month ago...

2012-01-20T09:04:00.000-07:00

First off, before I blog about our ski trip, the kids school is promoting a positive behavior reward system. Teachers are stocked with paw print stickers and when they see a student following the character traits the school enforces, the student gets a sticker and fills out a paper form in their classroom which goes in the hallways for everyone to recognize...Well not to brag, but I will because Wednesday Andon came home with a sticker, Thursday both Devin and Andon came home with one and Friday Kendall got one too {huge smiles}.

After our shopping, ice skating and dinner with my family, we opened gifts: The bigger kids each got an Ipod touch Kendall got a doll house. Plus they got gifts from both aunts.

I am not sure what aunt Cindy has here? We got couples gifts for the sisters and each got my parents something-Connie got Paula Dean spices(she loves her..lol) and a shark vac/mop. I went in with my mom and sisters and got dad a Bose cd speaker system.

And a fireman nutcracker to add to his fireman collection

We ended the evening by celebrating my dads 60th birthday party(a little late).

From my family I got a shark steam mop, boots, meat from a grass fed cow, and earrings/lotions. On Monday I got 2 packages: one was the book Please Don't Label My Child (excellent book) and a surprise mixer from my mother-in-law(which I think I have a pretty awesome m-i-l).

Sunday we went sking at Snowy Range

Blogger is being a pain and not uploading the rest of the pics...so I will return later after I get some cleaning done

Pinterest...

2012-01-16T12:52:00.002-07:00

Oh Pinterest...how you are taking up my time! I have so much to blog about still...our Christmas ski trip, Andon's Birthday Party. Kendall's hair salon, dates with dad, and the usual.
BUT for now I leave you with my Pinterest creations:

Valentine writing station, I put this out a little early, the kids wrote several notes to everyone already.
The idea is to write nice notes to the family. The little cups have stickers, crayons, and note books to tear out paper.

Pillow case dress, so easy to make!

Paper chain hearts, just stapled the ends together. I want to make a felt one so I can reuse it next year.

Dr. Pepper Cupcakes-made for Andon's Magical Birthday Party.

Just these two items-1 cup DP and cake mix.

I added chocolate frosting and a cherry-cherry Dr. Pepper
Can't wait for more pinning ideas!

CHRISTmas

2011-12-25T22:27:00.000-07:00

Christmas Eve we attended mass{the boys are at a stage where they DO NOT like getting pictures taken}.
Kendall with her supplies to keep her busy during church service.

After service we got coffees/hot chocolates headed home for ribs, patatoes and saurkraut and a movie. The kids set out these items for the visitor: {cookies, egg nog and carrot for the reindeer}

Santa's gifts:

Stockings were laid under the tree for opening

The kids left letters on the tree for Santa, so Santa wrote a letter back to them after eating the cookies and drinking the egg nog.

Christmas Morning:

Broncos fan

New Christmas bike

Other items for Dev: Uhaul trailer-match car size, movie, almond joy candies, clothes, Angry Birds game.

Andon got Air Hockey

Magic Set and other magic things

His favorite is the Knex roller coaster; he also got clothes, movie, DS game.

Kendall:

Pet shop toys

Fancy boots-"cowgirl boots" as she corrects me.

She also got squinkies, clothes, movie, DS game, earing holder and earrings.
Deon got new running minnial shoes, I got a puffy coat and two scarfs {plus little items for both}

The boys most used gift:...

Dixie's stocking and goodies

After lunch and playing all morning{I played doll house/pet shop, learned magic, and paper basketball hoops} we headed to Horsetooth lake for some sunshine.

I had to pull teeth just to get this picture..

Trying to get Dixie to look at the camera, but she REALLY wants his beef jerky.

Taking a break

Climbing around

We stopped at No.1 Chinese Buffett for dinner later Deon and Andon put a roller coaster together, Devin talked to Lauren on facetime, Kendall and I watched a Zue Zue movie.

Merry CHRISTmas!!!

Early Christmas and Family Time

2011-12-22T14:44:00.000-07:00

I had the most wondeful, long, weekend! My family came out Friday, The kids had their school music concert Friday:

After the preformace, my sister come over to "move in" for the next 3 nights. Saturday morning we had a few last minute shopping stops before we had Christmas dinner at my house. Everyone met at Red Robin for Lunch then Sharon and I took the kids ice skating in old town.

{Auntie Sharon and Kendall}

Yes, it was warm enough to NOT wear a coat. Andon was so fast, I could barley get a good picture of him.

Devin and Lauren

Jen and Sharon

After peeling Sharon off the ice(she would not stop ice skating, even tho the kids already turned in their skates and were ready to go...she kept skating) we headed home and started/finished cooking. Cindy and Scott made homemade toritillas, beans, and tamales, I made Pollo Con Salsa Roja (soup) and Steak Chile Rellenos. Sharon made queso and chips.

Kids table-Kendall helped set it up while the others were trying to keep busy-bugging us about opening gifts.

I went with a red and white candy cane theme-kids had a felt mouse with a candy cane tail, red cups, white plates candy cane napkins, and different candies to accent the theme(candy canes, peppermint chocolates, hershey kisses) I bought candy cane confitti for the tables and found coasters that had naughty on one side and nice on the other.

Adult table: Scott and Cindy with Deon

Our Holiday traditions

2011-12-16T11:47:00.000-07:00

Since we alternate holidays that we go back to KS for, it is tough to have Christamas day/eve traditions. We do have some that we do to prepare for the Holiday.
Decorating gingerbreads with frosting, candies, music, crafts, eggnog and hot chocolate. I would say Santa photos, but my boys were "afraid" {I tease them about that word} and did not want to sit on Santa's lap...Yes they still believe...they are questioning tho, maybe this weekend or Santa might not bring them gifts.. j/k!
Here are our Gingerbread house:

The candy trays,

Frosting guns, P.S.-All he wants for Christmas is his two front teeth,

Busy working

also busy working,

Brothers, best Friends, peas in a pod,

Finished house; gumdrop chimney, string of candy christmas lights on the roof lower edge, wreath over the door, trees out front and a candy cane shovel-thought of these ideas himself. Dad suggested using brown sprinkles for dog poo out back-Devin was not to keen on the idea, but put a few back there.

Toothless made a mint chimney, gum drop shingles, mint wreath with berries around it, side windows, a beautiful walk way, and colored sprinkles as snow.

Kendall made candy cane icicles hanging from the roof, frosting snowman, LOTS of reindeer poo, used candy canes to cover the gaps{when we opened the box, the house was broken, with my little helpers, we hot glued it back together like a puzzle}, tree out front, and lots of candy decorations!

The house are stored on top of the kitchen counters... I think this is a new tradition.

They look so festive up there!

Catch up time Again...

2011-12-16T10:54:00.001-07:00

Weeks ago{just before Thanksgiving break} we went to an Eagles Hockey game. It was scout night so the tickets were discounted for scouts in uniform. All three of my kids put on their uniforms and we headed to the ice rink. Scouts got a 'behind' the scenses tour then we grabbed dinner and found out seats.

{my wolf and my bear}

We watched the players warm up on the rink...Andon's eyes were glued to the rink, watching and learning their every move. Dad showed up just as the puck dropped on the ice{he had to work late}. He brought ear plugs for Devin since the buzzer bothers him.

{my daisy, with her short, short hair cut}

The kids got Mega phones and Kendall asked me if it was ok to shout "go Bronco"...Yum...NO! We are at an Eagles game NOT a Broncos game. So she shouted "go Eagles, go Eagles, go Eagles"

Eagles won again 6-3!!

Dec. 2 I took Kendall to Nutcraker with a Twist, it is preformed by Mountain Center gymnastics, my parents were in town so afterwards we stopped by their Hotel. Since it was snowing, we just stayed overnight.

December 3 I woke up early, drove in the snow to put up signs around town for the Craft Fair, picked up coffees, changed clothes and headed to Andon's Reconciliation {peaceful...Kendall stayed with my mom and dad} After, we meet them at Red Robin, the boys went home and the girls did a little shopping. Ran into Liza at Old Navy and made plans for the Parade of Lights that evening...

{Deon let her boys climb on the rock wall in my living room}

The decorated tree, the kids oranments are taking over my tree...but I love it that way! We even have three santa letters on the tree...I hope Santa remembers to take them, read them and leave a message in return for those three kids while he drops off gifts...

Stockings are hung on the staircase

I made the 4 before Kendall was born and still have not made one for her, I am sure she does not mind since her's is more girlie then ours

Pinterest is consuming my time...AHHHHH!! I found this idea on there and it only took 5 minutes to make, the longest time was waiting for the paint to dry. I since added silver glitter to the clothes pins to add some sparkle to the line.

Preschool project

Parent gifts, I sewed the top under, inserted a wooden dowel and tied a ribbon on the dowel for hanging.

Just two of the many crafts we have been doing...gingerbread house with graham crackers, candy cane bead patterns, paper gingerbreads, cotton ball stocking, mint measuring-used mints to measure objects, count down to Christmas number practice page...on and on...I love this time of year, I have so many fun kids crafts, we hardly put a dent in them :(

Following weekend-December 10- Kendall had a self defence class with Girl Scouts

RIGHT after class, I met Kendall and dad at Subway and we swapped kids {I hung out with the boys during the morning doing crafts, they made a mini art easel out of wooden dowels then we went to lunch at Camachos-I was on a double date with two boys ;)..}

Kendall and I headed to the Loveland Event Center for a Girl Scout Holiday Tea! We sang Christmas songs, talked, had finger foods and hot tea then ended the afternoon with a few oranment crafts. The camera was left with Deon so I got NO pictures :(

I fed the kids a quick dinner and we were off AGAIN...this time the kids went to Xtreme gym while Deon and I headed to the Mall, had dinner and did a little shopping....Let's just say we needed some alone adult time....

We had a scout pack Christmas meeting last night, boys got some awards, played games and exchanged neck tie slides...I was in charge of the cake walk..it was a fun time! Dad took K shopping..

Seems like there are lots of shopping outings in the post.. hmmm....

My family is heading out to visit us this weekend, ice skating, Santa visit, early Christamas dinner and gifts then skiing on Sunday!

Thanksgiving Weekend

2011-11-28T10:15:00.000-07:00

Happy Belated Thanksgiving Day!
So I left my camera in KS, NOT that I took ANY pictures anyways-but it is still there.
We drove Wednesday and arrived at my mom's about 4:30 had dinner and went to my mother-in-laws for the night. Thursday we gave thanks with my mother in law and her family; about 18 adults and 14 kids ages 18-2. It was busy but fun, lots of people to talk to, games, park weather for the kids and black friday shopping at 10:00 with my mom and sister!! However shopping in Hays, there was nothing I needed or really even wanted. I did find a squinkie cupcake set, hoddies and some $2 movies. I did have fun making the plans as we looked thru the adds with my sisters and shopping around.
Friday we had Thanksgiving with my mom, dad and sisters. It was windy and cooler. Went to Penny's, ordered Taco Shop for lunch{they were too busy} and got dinner ready with my mom. We sat around chatting after supervising Sharon clean the kitchen.
Saturday was SUPER windy, wtih Deon's family, we drove to Lucas for lunch anddrove by the Garden of Eden{so windy I didnt even want to get out to go inside}.
After we got back, I went to Leigh's house with Kendall. The big girls chatted and the little girls played. We went to Chinese Express for dinner and then the Mall. I bought my first pair of jeggings/leggings.
Sunday we actually left before noon-Colorado and Kansas time YEY!! I put everything away and Deon made left overs for dinner. It was 6:30 and we both thought it was WAY later because we usually only get home at that time or later.
That is a "summed up" blog about our Thanksgiving weekend!

Birthday Weekend

2011-11-09T14:16:00.000-07:00

Friday the 4th was my Birthday!

Friday I ate dinner at Rodizio's! If you have never been there, it is very filling. Start with fried bananas and bread, salad bar with everything{quail eggs, variety of olives, soups, potatoes, pasta salads} then the servers come around offering a variety of meats{snake sausage, chicken hearts, sweet and sour chicken, pot roast, wild hog, garlic beef, tip steak...on and on} Afterwards, we stopped at DQ for ice cream.

Saturday Kendall and I did errands, later after dinner we celebrated my Birthday again with apple pie and ice cream. We had to have candles to make it a Birthday :)
Sunday while the kids were at Sunday School, Deon took me shopping for my Birthday! I got boots, jeans and a vest.
So far this week has been the normal for around here. No scouts Thursday, but I have PTO and I don't need a clone :)

Trunk or Treat

2011-11-04T13:15:00.001-06:00

Angelina the Ballerina:

I bought a black cat tail and sewed pink silk fabric to cover it for a mouse tail

Wockey player...warewolf/hockey player

Liza and the big boys handed out candy at Liza'a trunk, I took these cuties around the parking lot.

Warewolf/bat

We promised Andon we could eat at Nordy's on Sunday, I wrote it on my menu board even. Then we got an invite to Trunk-or-treat and did not want to pass it up. SO...we invited the Whites to join us. Kids eat free and a magican comes around preforming tricks. Andon even did a jumping rubber band trick for the guy ;)

HALLOWEEN:

I watched the kids at the school parade and floated to the parties

Ware-bat

Wockey Player

Halloween night, I made home made chicken noodle soup, our friends brought over a platter of Subway subs and I had chips, we ate then left for trick-or-treating. This is the first year I ever took the kids trick-or-treating. I love getting the door but since Deon took Andon to hockey practice, missed dinner with us and the others started out for the night, he stayed home, had dinner and warmed up while passing out candy with Andon{Andon says trick-or-treating is boring and doesn't like candy that much} He played Angry Birds and helped with candy.

Michael and Devin{friends since they were 3}

Faith and Kendall{friends since birth} riding in the Wagon Express

Sugar High!!

Pumpkin Carving

2011-11-04T12:01:00.001-06:00

Pac-man

Devin

Devin's Berenstain Bear's pumpkin

Busy at work making her own design she cut and carved all by herself. Where did my babies go?

My pumpkin design, I just loved this green/white squash/pumpkin, so I bought it for decoration. Then decided I needed to create a pumpkin too. After all, why should the kids have ALL the fun?

While I was going to get a flower for the hair bow, something strange happened to the eyes on this pumpkin...

I like the second eyes better anyway ;) Andon changed them and I never noticed til he pointed it out to me.

Kendall's pumpkin-turned out good for a 5 year old!!

We carved the pumpkins Saturday night after Kendall, Andon and I went to the Gardens for a Halloween day of games with Liza, had pizza and movies Friday, watched the snow melt over the weekend, Sunday we went to Trunk-or-Treat with Liza then Nordy's for dinner. Trying to post pics...

Cold as Ice...

2011-11-04T11:15:00.001-06:00

Shoot for your Goals

My kiddies left early on Monday, So I got to take this man to hockey practice! His last day is next Wednesday and he said he is ready to join a hockey team! This class is a skills/technique class.

A view from the deck, the kids still had school-after all...this is Colorado! I personally would have loved a stay home, cookie making, hot chocolate drinking, movie snuggling day at home.

A little "outside" table covered with snow

Our First snow fall was last week Wednesday.It was a good first snow.

My Foot step in the snow while I was out back shaking off trees that still had leaves.

The boys passed up this:

to play in the snow after school.

The Cold Cruiser

Making a ball for the snowman, then changed their minds and went out back to build a snow shoe course. I love their creativeness(not sure thats a word).

Making a fort with the pampas grass and snow

I saw in the paper that Fort Collins will spend 1.6 million for tree clean up in the area. Everywhere has broken limbs, split trees, leaves and branches cover the sides of the street. Our trees are safe, thank goodness!

Haunted Weekend

2011-10-27T16:13:00.000-06:00

We arrived at 9:50 a.m. checked in and we were off the do Wrist Rockets. We got distracted at the small pond with the Big play ship.

On our into the light house(a light house must be by a body of water, have a boat, and the light house building to count as a Light house) we saw our friends inside playing BINGO. So we joined in, them climbed the tower. This is the highest lighthouse in the USA. NOT the tallest, but the Highest, because it is at a higher elevation, it is the highest!

Gravesite Hike started at 11:00 so we headed off to hike. Here is an old house that was built up there. Devin is exnaming the nail heads. The square heads were used built my hand (a blacksmith) and the round heads were make from a factory.

This house is about the right size for Kendall!

After the hike was lunch:hot dogs, chips, cookies, Koolaid and veggies.
Hmmm, I wonder if I could climb that tree? He thinks while the parents decide where to go next.

In Fort Unfug... bowling.

And BB Rifle-look out boys!!

Also Archery

After this the kids climbed around on huge bolders, Kendall and Andon did not want to waist any more time so I took them to pumpkin carving. Later we met the others at the Handicraft station. They made wooden frogs, leather coin holders, and neckerchif slide.
We set up camp:

Climbed on the rocks next to our tents..

Dinner was served at 5:15-Beef stew, brownies, dinner rolls, and koolaid.
After dinner we(the kids) got into costumes and did a parade around the dining hall while the judges picked the best costumes.

We had the Hunter, the magician, the bat, the warewolf bronco player and a witch.

Warewolf bronco player took first!!
From here we headed to a haunted house. Andon and I were to only two in my family to go, and it was not so haunted! After this the Garrison's left and we went to the on camp store and Andon got this:
Fudge bar, and we relaxed on the benches to kill time.

My Loves!!

Getting ready for bed-trying to stay warm...Andon played Mario Bros and drew on the DSi, Devin slept earlier, I watched Andon.

The kids fell asleep, I was felling too confined with long johns, fleece pants, three layers on top and a mummy sack. I could not sleep. It got so bad that I thought I was going to have to sleep in the van or worse yet...GO HOME. I decided to unzip the mummy bag and then I was able to sleep for longer periods. It was windy which was actually peaceful to listen too. It was just blowing at the tree tops.

Finally it was MORNING! I could not wait to get up and get moving! Breakfast was at 7:30 we had cold cereal, bagels, donughts, eggs, and coffee that was always out. We packed up our clothes, pillows, sleeping bags, rolled up the tents, wheel barrowed 2 loads of stuff to the van, checked out and we were off. The kids did great, No melt downs!! I went grocerey shopping and pet mouse shopping-We did come home to a dead mouse. Andons mouse was not doing so well when we left, I thought he was doing better :(

I got the house back to order before Monday so that we could start another organized work week. :)

My projects!

2011-10-26T10:17:00.000-06:00

Since the kids did not have school Thursday or Friday, I didn't have preschool either, therefore I had extra time to craft/bake <3

I made 26 chocolate suckers some for everyone!!

Scouts, teachers, preschoolers, and William&Andrew.

{The kids got one too and there friends}

Bad picture of one of the suckers.

Tied and Boo-tiful

I baked 6 mini loafs of pumpkin bread for teachers.

The crafts I had planned for the kids, were not as exciting as the ones they come up with on their own. The boys made Chinese finger traps with LOTS of MY tape and construstion paper. Kendall had a friend over, Andon had a friend over and we played Wii, spent 7 hours outside in the fort, playing football, baseball and in the sand/dirt box.
I spent most of Friday packing for the weekend! We went to Hounted Weekend and the Boy Scout Camp.

Skinny Jeans!

2011-10-18T13:31:00.000-06:00

Look who picked out and wore her first pair of jeans in 3 years!
On our Saturday Morning Girls Day, we stopped at Gymboree. Kendall picked out a pair of jeans and asked if I would buy them...I said No because you never wear them. She said thats because I don't have any. So after trying them on, we left the store with her first pair of skinny jeans. AND she wore them to school today!

skinny jeans!

Corn Maze and Birthdays'

2011-10-17T14:01:00.000-06:00

Friday night Fall Festival was GOOD! We ended up with enough volunteers, I worked the book swap. That was a Hit!! We ended up with Tons of books that were donated from girl scouts, teachers, and parents. We had a good turn out, I was afraid we would be slammed with 500 kids and parents all waiting in long lines to play the games. Then when I got there, I was afraid NO ONE but our kids would be there. Everything went smoothly and the night was a success!

Saturday was the Girl scout corn maze. We went on a scavenger hunt to find 6 shapes, once you found the station, you hole punched the card, if you found all 6 you got a free pumpkin. Here is Kendall with her pumpkin. It was a good thing we went with another family or else Kendall and I would still be in there!
We left the corn maze and headed to a birthday party, stopped at Gymboree and got the kids some winter clothes, got home and took Andon to a Birthday party while we went to Tai Pan-yum!
Sunday was Devin's turn for a Birthday party!
The kids have parent teacher conferences this Thursday and Friday, So I planned some fun Halloween projects! I'll post pictures...

FIVE for FRIDAY

2011-10-14T09:44:00.001-06:00

Week in Review:
1. Last weekend was just a regular weekend here. Andon had a sleepover Friday, we had pumpkin patch plans but the rain canceled that! So I took the kids to the thrift store to find costumes, Devin is going to be a bat, I sewed black felt (bat wings)onto a black hoodie-now that's the kind of sewing projects I like. Nothing too completed, however I did spend lots of time ripping out the seems because I kept sewing the selves together :( Kendall is going to be a princess witch that I bought several years ago at Children's Place and she never wore. Andon is a magician-he has become fond of magic- We scored at the thrift store and found a magic kit for kids. He has been practicing EVERY NIGHT since, reading about magic, searching on the Internet and stumping everyone in the family (except me, I am his trusty assistent :)). He says magic and hockey are his 2 favorite things in life :)
2. Preschooler went to the pumpkin patch Monday.
3. Tuesday we went to the pumpkin patch with our neighbor and his kids-which happens to be good friends to our kids too! They ran on hay bale mazes, a hay bale pyramid and picked pumpkins off the vine. The big boys loaded a bucket of chile's to split.

Bartles Pumpkin Patch

Team Work

3 BIG pumpkins

And a full bag of Chilies

$15-I love this place.

Not to mention, the owners are super sweet/nice. Preschool showed up 45 minutes early, they let us look around and have our snack while the owner set up.THEN-get this-Tuesday we showed up at 5:50...they close at 6:00!!! The owner let us stay as late as we needed to let the kids burn off energy. We showed up with 7 kids!

Bartles has the best decorations too!!

4. Thursday once a month is my Clone day-yep-that was the day!! PTO at 6:00, late parent pick up 5:45, & Cub Scouts 6:30. I need a clone from 6:30-7:00, please it's only 30 minutes? I guess god did send me a clone in the form of a GOOD friend! Kathy is 100% willing to help out with the scout meetings. SHE ROCKED last night. I told her the acheivement to do and she planned everything. I walked in and the boys were getting ready to play Monoply (money lesson). I am so lucky to have such wonderful friends!

I was always the shy girl in school. I had a few friends, One best friend, I now have several awesome best friends that I truely could not live without.

5. Tonight is the Fall Festival at the kids school. I am in charge of the games. We have a bean bag toss, pumpkin bowling, spider races, fishing booth, jumping rope/hula hooping, making book marks, harvet toss(I nailed baskets to a long piece of wood and the kids will toss fruit into the basket-an idea from Hello Kitty Wii...lol) and book walk(like the cake walk). I sorted prizes, made the games-helped Deon finish the fishing pond and orginized volunteers.-I think it will be a fun night...but...TGIF!!

This weekend is another birthday party weeked! K-and I are going to the corn maze with girlscouts, then Cailyn's birthday party. The kids are entering the Lego Contest help at the Market in town, drop off their legos, Andon has a B-day party and then Devin has one Sunday!

Hope everyone has a great weekend :)

weekend recap

2011-10-04T13:05:00.000-06:00

The weekend was spent finishing up the "boys only" club house;

ladder to the top balcony

peeking out of the hatch is Mr. Toothless-just in time for Halloween(jack-o-lantern)

Taking a break before dinner to relax in the fort he built

A perfect Sunday morning drive up Penock Pass

to see the Aspens and fall colors-it rained for a while then cleared up as

we got closer to Poudre Canyon.

Another atempt at family pictures-good but kind of far away

Girls-pose for pictures...

Boys-do not!!

This is as good as it gets ;)

It was a great weekend, the photos do NO justice to what the fall colors really looked like-You get the idea.

Saturday as Deon was finishing up the clubhouse, the boys get supplies and pet mice-Yick.

They are becoming kinda cute, but I still can not bring myself to touch them. They have been playing with their new pets everyday, feeding them and filling the water. As much as I dislike these pets, it is teaching them responsibility.

Other then scouts, hockey, PTO's fall festivle coming up, horse lesson, and classroom vlounteering, nothing else is going on here!

Mud Brigade

2011-09-29T12:53:00.003-06:00

Before the 1st annual Mud Brigade at The Ranch in Loveland.

Two nice and clean boys

Port-a potty run

Not So Clean

The dirty boys offered hugs...not so lucky! Even the kids said "No thanks"

Watching the special run from the service helpers of the community
Police & fire.
There was a military salute for the fallen soldiers from the Loveland
High School flag team

3 kids just waiting to jump in!

AHHHHHHH!! I am muddy!!!
Yes dear, when you play in muddy water, there is a chance you WILL fall in...

Soaking up all the mud and water he could get in before the next runners came through.

This was a fun event and not too crowded. I am glad Liza and her boys were there to keep us company while the boys ran. The kids played in the jump house, plans were made for all of us adults to do it next year ;/

Best start and stay training...

rewind time-please

2011-09-20T13:44:00.004-06:00

I have been so busy lately, I am getting behind on blogging. I tried posting pics a couple times-had no luck. What have we been doing?

Getting lesson plans done, classroom ready, students-(check)

{shaving cream numbers} Preschool started!

Pie tin color sorting ~just a few of the fun things preschoolers do.

Andon started hockey!

Notice the shoulder pads....

Andon was super excited for his 2nd day of practice that he got ready RIGHT after school.
Ate snack in his gear. At the table, Kendall says

"Andon....why do you look so strong?" LMAO

He says all serious.."I have lots of gear on"

Dad takes him to practice 2 days a week.

Cub Scouts started back up since my last post, I am planing for that every week, Back to school night took 2 evenings out of my week-planning and helping with the movie night and PTO has kept me BUSY! I had to coodinate lots of volunteers for school, had a meeting the same night I have scouts-about the same time too. I could have used a clone that night. Thank goodness for friends :) Birthday parties every week for 3 weeks now.
Kendall is in Girl Scouts, Devin has riding lessons, religion class started-somewhere in the mix of ALL this I need to find time to workout again ;)

Goofing off after hockey practice

KS trip ~reunion

2011-09-13T13:22:00.005-06:00

Labor day weekend, we ended the weekend with a family reunion!

Paddle boats on the pond,

Bubbles, volleyball, soccer, tag

and just running in the field

catching frogs by the pond, he caught 3 frogs, one got lose, then he got 2
On the way home Monday, One went MIA.
I think it got ate by a BIG, Creepy grasshopper that was suspose to be dinner for the frogs.
When we got home, we only had 1 frog. Needless to say, I had a sad little boy.

With cousin Dylan looking for frogs

Oakley KS

with this statue.

Stopping here broke up the 6 hours of driving, the kids loved it!

Sunday-more farm time

2011-09-06T15:05:00.002-06:00

Mel came out and hooked up his cart to the horse and gave us rides
Sisters again!

The cat whisper
Cindy would have taken home a kitty, but she has 3 already!

the kids just love the farm cats-Big Oreo had a liter and
the kids named them all Mini O

Cowgirl Kendall!

Labor Day Weekend...

2011-09-06T13:44:00.006-06:00

Saturday Surprise Party:

Three Sisters

Mom was so mad at Sharon for "not getting pictures taken" Saturday while she was at work.

Secertly...we did take pictures as a gift from Sharon and part me SURPRISE!!

Auntie Sharon and Kendall eating Birthday Cake

My mom and dad! He was so sweet and should have bet someone when he said "she's going to cry"...He would have WON. He was also so cute before he left to pick up the meat, he was so worried we were going to return with my mom before he got back, he wanted to see the look on her face!

SURPRISE!

Mom making a Big Wish

Mom and daughter-Cindy drove in Saturday morning-showered, made peach cobbler and made it to the SURPRISE party by 3:30!!

The fairly new-newlyweds

Kelsey, Kendall, Beiker and my dad playing yard golf

Going on the trike ride with Dill

Girlfriends!!

Cake-

Nifty at 60
Nice Sharon-
thats sexy at 60
nifty at 50

Had to give her a hard time about that one ;)

Mom with her Sexy-60 bling from me and Sharon

Here mom is crying-

She gets out of the van and says "you mean I dressed up for this?"
Yes mom, our plan to take you to RoofTops(I don't even think it is called that anymore?) was just a way to get you out looking good-SURPRISE!

Sharon and I planned to take my mom out to Rooftops for dinner at 4:00, we went to pick her up and while driving there, we kept talking, getting distracted, and talking more. Sharon turned around at the park. My mom noticed my van and says "whats going on here"-SURPRISE!!

She mastered the monkey bars while we were picking up my mom

All afternoon-after Taco Shop, working out, and pictures,
the boys and Kendall and Lauren went out to the farm

Grandpa with one of his Hens

Kendall with mini O
She said she would sleep in her own bed if we let her keep a kitty...Sorry but... NO!

Haybales are SO FUN!!

All of this took place on Saturday-after a long drive home (to Hays)Friday night!
Sunday was the Werth Family reunion...Pics soon, I need to unpack more before the kids get home!

Almost double digits

2011-09-02T12:54:00.002-06:00

Devin Turns 9!

Tradition-breakfast with a candle(Saturday morning after the sleepover)
PRESENTS!! Dad and mom got him new cowboys boot--and YES he is worried about style!
I told him it is OK to wear the boots with shorts-(I've seen country singers do it-even the guys).

Birthday Theme party

Truly a Boys Only Night
Little sis had a sleepover of her own at Cailyn's house

and from what I understand...They had fun dancing, jumping, being girlie girls and went to a parade!!

I took these boys bowling
{please notice the flashback party - 4 years old
You may or may not notice the SAME kids in the pictures}

Getting ready to bowl.
After bowling we went home, Deon made pizzas, opened presents, played/built Lego's, at 9:00 at night, they were ready for cake.
More playing time and lights and movie went off at 11:30, I was going to bed.
I woke up at quarter til 1:00 from a scream-the BOYS WERE STILL UP...
Devin had a great birthday party-Thursday was his actual Birthday and he chose Camachos. He wore a sombro and got a Mexican dessert!

Flashback:

Pony Party
Age 5

FIVE
Little Angles Pony and Pals

Four years old
Same kids as above

I love that these kids are so close and just the best of friends!

THREE years old
Train birthday party

We rented the train for a couple hours and had cake at the park

Once again...here is our best friend Cannon, and Austin was there too!

He is almost a decade old, I can believe I have son that old. That means I am getting old too...YIKES!

However, I ran into a friend at Camachos and she said I look about 23 yrs old :) Thank You-Jessica!!

Flash back Before kindergarten

2011-08-27T21:41:00.002-06:00

Ekk, I miss this 2 year old:

Ms Jen's teacher helper
Preschool: Ms Camhi

Pre-K:Ms Leigh Ann and Nicole-I worked at Mom's Day Out
mid year I quite to do daycare and Ms Camhi was her teacher the rest of the year

kindergarten

2011-08-27T21:30:00.003-06:00

Kindergarten: Mrs. Gallagher
Love this before school smile
Daddy and I took her to school this morning
8/26/11

Carrying her supplies
I carried her lunch box

Little buddies; Andrew and Cheyenne

Mommy and Kendall saying good bye for the day.
She rode the bus home, ate cold lunch, and had a wonderful 1st day.

I had a quite day working at home!

2011-08-27T21:21:00.002-06:00

Preschool:Ms. Jen(that's ME)

Kindergarten: Mrs. Melton

1st grade: Mrs. Young

2nd grade:Mrs Montgomery
He loves school so far, half of his class is taught in spanish the other half
English. He loves that he will be learning Spanish this year.

Both my boys on their 1st day-August 22

Back to School Flash back

2011-08-27T21:08:00.002-06:00

1st day of School:Kindergarten: Mrs Tomlinson
1st grade: Mrs Langel

2nd grade: Mrs. A. Hayes

3rd grade: Mrs. Hayes

So far Devin loves 3rd grade, Dad drove the boys to school on their 1st day
They took the bus home

Do you love Angry Birds...

2011-08-23T08:52:00.003-06:00

As much as I do??

Andon loves the game too! We take turns helping each other pass levels.
He cashed in his quarter collection and bought 3 Angry Birds, giving him 4 total.

He even made a sling shot with dads help and moms 'elastic' idea!

Even MORE...
Andon wrote a letter to the Angry Birds company:

8/11/11

Dear Angry Birds company,

I love playing your game on my mom's phone. However I'm only 7 and I don't have my own phone could you make one for DS game

The company is located in China, so we are working on a letter to send to the Nintendo DS company to see of they could make a game for the DS.

Pics of the boys first day of school coming...

We also attended the scouts camp fire/flag ceremoy/smores making this past weekend.

Home made ice cream in a bag

2011-08-22T08:41:00.002-06:00

Fill a gallon size freezer bag half full of ice, add in 6 tbls rock salt

"MOM, don't take a picture"

Combine the next 3 ingredients in a pint or quart size bag
seal shut and place inside the large bag.

1 TBLS sugar
1/2 C. Milk
1/4 tsp vanilla
add these to the smaller bag

**make sure both bags are sealed shut**

Shake...

Shake....

Shake some more...

5 minutes at least

Enjoy-straight from the bag!!

Andon shook the longest and his turned out the best.
Devin and Kendall's were a little too runny
but they loved it!!

Weekend review

2011-08-15T09:02:00.004-06:00

Devin's last riding lesson with Chantelle. She leaves for NM to start college. We will miss her.

She needed someone "real" to sleep with, her fish that she won at the fair was the second option since Dixie sleeps with Devin

Taking ZuZu's out for a walk

Feeding her baby

The family went to the BMX trail again and cleaned up trash. I can't believe that so many people liter. We had two pretty full trash bags

And....my sink...

Dad teaching the kids how to assemble the faucet
Devin needs to help fix something for scouts, so this is mainly his project to help.
Everyone else wanted to help also.

Sink when we bought the house, it started leaking underneath from the faucet. I sold several items on Crieg's list and had enough money for a faucet.

The middle of the project: this is where the kids and I got booted out of the house...Deon finished the sink and we went swimming/playing at Liza's house. Not much swimming as the clouds rolled in and it was cooler out. Kids had fun playing at her house.

Yey, my finished sink, the sink is a regular size sink Deon got from work. The old sink had a smaller basin. I Love it!

Wee

SUMMER TIME FAVORITES:Devin

2011-08-10T11:30:00.003-06:00

Weekly horse riding lessons

Diary of A Wimpy Kid-puzzle/wall decor

Summer reading choices=state books(he hope to read all 50 this summer)
Kentucky is his favorite because he wants to move there and race horses!!

Boys best friend!

Pool time!

Devin's summer time favorites:

Color: Blue

Song: country music

Food: pizza-Pizza Hut

Snack: beef jerky

Books: state books

Sport: Basketball

Play: butterfly from the fair

Movie: Rodric Rules, Soul Suffer

TV Shows: Sweet Life on Deck & Drake and Josh

Friends: Michael, Cannon, Evan, Nick, James and Anthony, Colton, Conner

SUMMER TIME FAVORITES:Andon

2011-08-10T11:25:00.003-06:00

Surfing on his boggie board

Busy building with legos

Book series Andon and I are reading together this summer

Playing Wii-this summer Andon and Evan completed all levels in Mario Bros, moved on the Mario Kart and Batman.

Andon's Summer time favorites:

Color: Neon Green, blue and Red

Song: Rock and Roll

Food: ravillio

Snack: gogurt

Books: Stink, I Spy books, Magic Tree house

Sports: hockey, baseball
Play: Wii, legos, lady bug

Movies:Tom and Jerry
TV shows: Phinas and Ferb, Drake and Josh
Friends: Baby Devyn, Evan, Luke, everybody

SUMMER TIME FAVORITES:Kendall

2011-08-10T11:00:00.002-06:00

Rolly-Polly hotel
Pet Shop/baby doll clothes/dress up/squinkies/legos=A messy room everyday!

Fancy Nancy books/princess related books

Water play

Kendall's summer time favorites:

Song: anything Taylor Swift

Color: Pink, Purple and Yellow

Food: pizza, mac n cheese & ice cream

Snack: gronola bars with just chocolate, goldfish

Books: Biscuit & Fancy Nancy

Sport: skating or riding my bike

Playing: dogs/ barbies

Friends: Faith, Cheyanne, Andrew, Cailyn, William

Fruit and gronala crisp

2011-08-09T13:30:00.002-06:00

Part 2

2011-08-09T13:19:00.002-06:00

Ice cream in old town with our cousins

I was busy getting food, and supplies for the brothers while they took 5(Andon stayed with me-the late night sleepover got to him) kids camping,
My mom, Donna and Kelsey were in Denver. They came up here Sat. afternoon, we had lunch, dessert, and a little shopping before heading to Denver. Andon and I went to Denver and stayed over night with them and shopped at Flatirons mall Sunday. When I returned, we went to dinner with everyone. Monday the boys took the kids again to the park, hike and bmx trails, while I worked. I made dinner that night and we went to old town for ice cream(pic above). It was a wonderful, but busy weekend! I had a great time!!

Our busy weekend-parade part 1

2011-08-09T12:54:00.002-06:00

The last weekend of July: Kendall had her 1st sleepover-I slept with my phone in case I got a late night call. She did fine of course. The same night, the boys slept over at Evan's, Deon and I had a good time eating dinner with Evan's parents that same night.
Saturday morning, Deon and I went to Breakfast at our usual Sat. morning breakfast place-Chocolate Rose-YUM! Picked the kids up from their sleepovers and headed to Loveland for the parade:

Andon in a flat-brimmed cowboy hat

Devin and dad: Deon's work had a float in the parade,

with an Iron man-strong man machine

Hit the machine and see how high the bell goes.
Little miss cowgirl

That was our busy weekend part 1
Part 2 is traveling to our house as we finish the parade.

Look mom, no training wheels

2011-07-28T13:56:00.002-06:00

The evening ended with ice cream for dessert.

Coming to a stop, needs more practice with the brakes.
Go Kendall, she rode back and forth most of the evening!
Got to love the snow boots in summer.
She has a style All her own.
Speaking of style, on the way to the bmx trail earlier this evening, K says "no one will no it is me with shorts on" that is because she wears dresses/skirts ALL the time.

Devin took this picture of dad

A minor set back. Her first biking injury a scrape of the finger-nothing a band-aide didn't fix.
She was back out there determined to ride.

Getting started!

Our evening started with a nightly walk/ride to the bmx trail, which we/I take Dixie for a walk often. Kendall was riding with ONE training wheel the way there and back. When we got home, she told dad to take off the training wheel and they practiced, she took off while I was inside getting the camera. She rode the rest of the evening...so proud of her determination to ride!!

Building fun

2011-07-28T08:16:00.002-06:00

As I was cutting triangles for a lemonade/cookie stand, I hated to waste the left over scraps, so I had Kendall put her letters in order to make a cute banner herself.
Devin was busy building a Lego Knights trash house

My sweet Andon built his sister a dollhouse with a loft up top, couch and bed.

Kendall's finished product-she had NO HELP!
BTW-she dresses her self

Building away, safety glasses, cowgirl boots, ear plugs and all!
I love the creativeness they have, makes each one of them unique.

Birthday party and recent updates

2011-07-19T12:45:00.005-06:00

Swimming at the hotel with my parents;Loving Andon with his flippers and snorkel
Birthday girl with her floaties and goggles, which I can not stop laughing when I see her in the goggles.

My loves, all playing their DS games nicely together.
Kendall just got her DS Lite from grandma and grandpa for her Birthday.

My Fancy Little girl making Birthday Wishes for unicorns and ponies.

Taking a swim break to enjoy her Birthday party lunch: turkey and ham sandwiches,
butterfly pasta salad, fruit/cheese kabobs(I mean wands), chips, Nancy's extra fancy lemonade
& Raspberry Tea

Pool and slip-n-slide was also part of the Birthday Party

On Kendall's Birthday Thursday, the family went out to Red Robin for dinner.
Kendall got a BIG ice cream Sunday...

...And was super excited & embarrassed when the crew came to sing to her.

After work daddy brought home a bouquet of flowers for the
Birthday girl

Boys made a big tower from cups

Before the party events:
testing out the slip-n-slide

Weekend of July 4th:
My kids went to Kansas with my dad and sister for the week
D- and I enjoyed quite time together and went swimming one night
cooked together and watched Friday Night Lights on Netflix ...A LOT!

We had a family reunion Saturday the 2nd in Hays

While in Hays, Deon, my sister and I ran the Wild West 5k run,

and went to the parade before the reunion.

At the reunion the boys Loved the Dunk Tank and running around with cousins.

After the reunion, we met my sister, Deon's Sister and my friend Leigh at the Wild West Fest.

Sunday we spent the afternoon at the pool, stopped at Grandma Shirley's to see everyone
then headed over to Keith and Donna's for dinner. The kids shot off fireworks, I think Sunday was the big night for doing firecrackers. Cars stopped to wait while the boys were shooting off the fireworks in the middle of the road.

Fancy Nancy Party

2011-07-18T10:52:00.004-06:00

Kendall's Fancy Nancy Party:

Boys took home a Handsome shirt while the girls took home a boa. Somehow K-has more boyfriends than girl friends {I made 9 shirts, and bought 4 boas} .

Tissue paper pom-poms

Cupcake layered parfaits

Fancy flowers from daddy

Displayed one of her Fancy Nancy books on a plate stand that I got at the Dollar store, I used dollies to decorate and also set her Fancy Nancy doll on the other side of the book.

I printed up a welcome sign, slide it into a sheet protector and used suction cups with hooks on them for the front door.

Same sign just the other side

Banner that spells Kendall, I also had one on the front porch that said Happy Birthday

Girls party favors plus I found these slap bracelets with fancy feathers,
Butterfly hair clip, sunglasses, mirrors, candy jewelry & fancy emery board.

I had so much fun planning this Soiree {fancy for party}!

Summer is....

2011-06-21T15:18:00.006-06:00

WARNING: This post may make you hungry!

Summer is... my kitchen table filled with fresh flowers

Making cookie smores:cookie, chocolate frosting topped with marshmallows

Week 4: Mondays' in the Kitchen

Week 3: Mondays' in the Kitchen
Nila wafer cheese cake

The cheaters way to make it!

OR the kid friendly way ;)

The crust in a cupcake holder

No baking needed, just start with the crust,
spoon out the cream cheese,
and top with your favorite
pie filling.
Fridge and enjoy!

Week 2 Mondays' in the Kitchen
Worms in the dirt

My helper

Father's Day gifts for the dads!

layered cupcakes/frosting in a mason jar
We tied a spoon, card and rafta and sent home to the dads

Strawberry water;
helps with the soda cravings
just add frozen berries

Science Wednesdays'
jello, food coloring and
science petrie dishes
the outcome: day 2 wiggly

day 3 hard

We also made stink bombs and
matches, salad dressing bottle and hard boiled egg,
the egg got sucked into the jar
{not all the way, I had trouble keeping the
match lit when dropped in the jar}

favorite summer snack

yogurt, granola, and berries
The kids also like couscous, yogurt, and berries

Summer is...
Mondays' in the kitchen
Tuesdays' craft time
Wednesdays' science projects
Thursdays' board games
Fridays' water play outside

Happy Father's Day!!

2011-06-19T18:45:00.007-06:00

Deon ran the Father's Day 5K today in Old Town. Then ran with Devin for the 1 mile kid run.

Andon ran with Evan, Lane and Evan's dad.

Devin: Age 8

1.What is something dad always says to you?

he loves me

2. What makes dad happy?

when i listen

3. What makes dad sad?

When we don't listen

4. How does dad make you laugh?

When he reads a funny story

5. What was dad like as a child?
horses

6. How tall is dad?

5'10"

7. What's dads favorite thing to do?

Sleep

8. How old is dad?

35

9. What is dad good at?

working on stuff

10. What is dad NOT good at?

cleaning

11. What does dad do for a job?

metal work

12.What is dads favorite food?

nuts

13. What cartoon character best fits dad?

a tiki guy

14. what do you and dad like to do together?

go somewhere together

15. How are you and dad alike?

work on things

16. How are you and dad different?

he stays up late and I don't

17. how do you know dad loves you?

he reads me stories

18. What is something dad loves about mom?

Andon: Age 7
1. What is something dad always says to you?

I love you

2. What makes dad happy?

when I listen

3. What makes dad sad?

when i don't listen

4. How does dad make you laugh?

sometimes when he says funny things

5. What was dad like as a child?

smart

6. How tall is dad?

5'10

7. What's dad favorite thing to do?

ride bike...i don't know

8. How old is dad?

easy...35

9. What is dad good at?

legos

10. What is dad NOT good at?

ultimate wheel

11. what is dads favorite food?
nuts and raisins
12 What does dad do for a job?

metal work and wood

13. What cartoon character best fits dad?
tiki

14. What do you and dad like to do together?

ride bikes

15. How are you and dad alike?

we like bikes

16. How are you and dad different?

dads tired and I'm not

17. How do you know dad loves you?

he takes me to special places

18. What is something dad loves about mommy?
her hugs

Kendall: Age almost 5
1. What is something dad always says to you?
aaaa..I don't know, I am his girlfriend
2. What makes dad happy?
when I am not whining
3. What makes dad sad?
when I am mean to mom
4. How does dad make you laugh?
when he is silly
5. What was dad like as a child?
legos
6. How tall is dad?
10 feet
7. What is dads favorite thing to do?
everything
8. How old is dad?
35, I knew it because it was his Birthday at grandmas house
9. What is dad good at?
riding his unicycle
10. What is dad NOT good at?
riding his ultimate wheel
11. What does dad do for a job?
making stuff
12. What is dads favorite food?
nuts
13. What cartoon character does dad best fit?
mickey mouse
14. What do you and dad like to do together?
workout
15. How are you and dad alike?
ummm...we both have brown eyes
16. How are you and dad different?
I have blond hair, but its turning brown
17. how do you know dad loves you?
because he is my dad
18. What is something dad loves about mommy?
because he is your wife

Kevin and Deon before the race started.
We got up early, for the race, after the kids ran, we went to breakfast at Dempsey's. Came home and finished my list then went to the store with Devin while the others went to Sports Authority. It was 3:00 and we have not had lunch yet, so we stopped at the Hibachi's buffet, headed home and watched movies, had snacks then early to bed for the kids while Deon and I watched Friday Night Lights on Netflix.
It was a great day... Deon's best gift was running the 5K(in 23 minutes) while his best fans were there to support him!

Summer Iris'

2011-06-09T10:02:00.003-06:00

This picture is NOT K-with the Iris' I have looked and looked for the photo. However, this IS the same night we decided to take a picture of K- with the Iris'.

{Summer 2008, almost 2 years old}

A spring/summer tradition started a few years back, Deon took a picture of K- with the Iris, out back. This is the 3rd summer we took a picture of K-

{summer 2011}

4 yrs

{Summer 2010}

3 yrs

I can not believe how much she has grown.

Kendall is my Sunshine, my only sunshine, she makes me happy when skies are Gray {like today}. Please Don't take my SUNSHINE away!

In Loving Memory of Grandpa

2011-06-08T10:49:00.004-06:00

May 16, 2011: My grandfather passed away that morning. Grandpa Eddie was a great grandpa! He let us put curlers in his hair, play hide the thimble, play marbles like none other, and was great with wood as he tinkered in his wood shop in the basement of their house.

The boys Just got their new neckerchiefs and wanted to wear their

uniforms in Hays. Since the Funeral was a Military Funeral, the boys were able to

wear the uniforms.

It brought a tear to my eye when Devin gave grandpa Eddie a boy scout salute as the casket was being carried into the church. Another tear when the flag was folded and given to my dad at the burial since he too is a vertern.

I did not take but only two pictures that day, here is my sister and Aaron~ my Brother in Law at the Golden Coral for Lunch.

Following the lunch, my mom had dinner at her house that evening. We chatted and caught up with several relatives that I have not seen in years. I got the chance to meet my grandpa's youngest brother Vernie.

{My grandparents}

I miss the time spent as a child at my grandparents house playing paper dolls, shopping, visiting grandpa at work, driving in their car, going out to eat with them and so much more. Even though they are gone, I will never forget the memories we share!

Scout Graduation

2011-06-08T10:00:00.005-06:00

Flash back to last year's graduation May 9, 2010:

Devin's backpack for perfect attendance

Showing off his Wolf neckerchief

Receiving his awards and handbook.

May 14, 2011: Scout graduation with both boys!

Devin was the only scout this year to get perfect attendance in the pack. He got a backpack like the one last year. So for $5 I convinced him to sell the older one to his brother ;)

The New Wolves~Andon and his Den

Not sure how to delete pics...So here is a repeat...

Devin showing his new Bear neckerchief

Andon is getting promoted to a Wolf, by a new Bear.

The Tigers singing a song before awards began.

As the bear Den Mother/leader I made blankets for my scouts to sew there patches on. I got navy blue fleece and sewed a yellow ribbon an inch from the end to add color.

Post picture soon.
This summer we will begin working in our new books and on the religious emblem as well as taking part in the summer activities planned with the pack.

wondeful Mother's Day Weekend

2011-05-11T08:39:00.000-06:00

So last weekend I ran the 10K and kept a pace up with this man for a while. The man and his dog have been running for 10 years together and over 7000 miles! The other nice thing about running with him was the fact that he thought I was 21!! Thank YOU, He just made my month!

William and Andon
After Communion we invited a few close friends and our family over for dessert.

As soon a we got home Devin HAD to change out of his tie and vest.
{Devin and Michael talking during dessert}

Kendall and Faith enjoying some dessert
We had cheesecake, cupcakes, cookies, brownies,

strawberry shortcake, ice cream and coffee.

The communion class-well half of the kids, the other half went last weekend.

Devin is front and center

3 generations of Werth boys, LOVE them ALL!

So proud of all that Devin has accomplished this year!

Mom, dad and Devin

Picture time! Grandma Connie bought him this handsome outfit.

However, it took several of us to convince him that he will NOT get stuck in his shirt if we button the top button, clip on the tie and button the vest. Grandma Shirley just sat back and laughed to herself-she too had the same problem 27 years ago. Thanks Ivan and Deon for all your convincing.

Making cupcakes for upcoming Communion Dessert Night.

Mother's Day Sunday:

Started my morning with Kendall bringing me breakfast in bed {graham crackers and watermelon}, dad even got a plate!

Deon was so kind, he cook breakfast for our family, my parents, my sister Cindy, and his parents. He served eggs, bacon, sausage links, strawberries, bagels and waffles! Thanks Deon!!

I got three handmade cards{my favorite}, a tomatoes plant that Andon grew at school and a flower pot he planted while at Walmart with the Werth's. Devin made a smelly lace bag and Kendall made a painted plaster of paris garden paver for my flower beds.

Later after enjoying the warm sunshine, Shirley and Ivan headed back to KS. Cindy found some plants to add to her backyard and went home to study. I took 2 of the kids with me to met my parents at Target. They had Andon with them, it was his turn to spend time with grandpa.

I dropped the kids off at home and went to get some plants for out back. Strawberries, onions, basil, cilantro, lettuce and flowers. Came home and enjoyed MORE SunShine!

Saturday Devin had time with grandpa Dave while Andon was at Hockey with dad and the Werth's. Kendall, grandma and I went to run a few errands then I came home and got lunch/dinner ready for the parents and Devin to celebrate his communion.

And that was my Weekend...

this weekend is scout graduation, so I MUST get these blankets DONE TODAY!

Last Weekend catch up

2011-05-09T10:13:00.004-06:00

My oldest mowing the lawn for the 1st time. He did a good job, had a little help from dad, but did most of the back yard himself.

Mom and Kendall running to the finish line after the 1/2 mile kid run for the 4 and under run. She took off in a full sprint, and I had to pick up my pace just to keep up! I did just run 6.2 miles 2 hours ago. After the run, the kids got soft tacos from Chipotle.

I ran with Kendall in the 4 and under heap (1/2 mile) , while the 'Big Kids' ran a full mile by themselves.

The little runners! Their race started at noon.

{head bands say-Sister #1, Sister #2 & Sister #3}

The sisters after our 10K! My sister Sharon came up from Hays to run with us. We had a pasta night Saturday at my house(turkey meatballs with spaghetti sauce, garlic bread and whole wheat pasta with a salad) YUM!

Got up at 5:20 A.M. Sunday, ate peanut butter toast, coffee and water before heading to Cindy's. Scott dropped us off close to the start so we did not have to find parking.

We did good for the amount of training we put into this race-NONE! We actually ran the Boulder-Bolder in 2007 and ran it in 1 hour 20 minutes-This year{four years later=4 years OLDER} we beat our time by 2 minutes!

Easter 2011

2011-04-26T13:24:00.007-06:00

Easter ending-Praise the Lord for all the good things he has done!
Easter day:kids scoped out their baskets ate a quick breakfast and headed to church-we were out the door by 8:05. {Impressive, I even showered that morning}
Kendall taking pictures again...the above bunny and below mommy. Mom sitting out front relaxing.

Mom watching Kendall ride her scooter,

Andon rollerblading,

Brothers skating-Devin wanted blades after he found out that Andon got some, so I let him try mine out.

Devin shooting hoops with his KU colored basketball from the Easter bunny.

Dad and Devin playing a game of P-I-G

Kendall with her Easter pony.

Andon and I went grocery shopping Saturday-I had to draw names because both boys wanted to go with me-Andon was the lucky one this weekend.

Easter bunny Surprises:

Kendall: Butterfly dress, Hannah Montana cd, sandals, sweetie bell(pony) and princess poster

Andon: Mario Galaxy 2 poster, uno, roller blades, squirmles, shorts, and flip flops

Devin: nerf basketball hoop, KU basketball, shorts, flip flops, squirmles

Saturday, the boys went to hockey skate lessons and Kendall and I went to the mall. While there, we saw Andon's Art work, played at the play place and Kendall get her ears pierced-spear of the moment decision.

Andon's art work at the art show in the Mall.
Check out my ears! She did so good getting them pierced, no tears. She was nervous while waiting though.A visit with the bunny, a fake looking bunny ~words from Kendall.

Scouts helped the community by hiding Easter eggs for the egg hunt.

Devin with his eggs

Pack 92

Andon with his eggs
the mini Easter bunny.

Bucket heads

Andon before all the activities began.

All Star Andon/Flying Pig 5K

2011-04-10T14:55:00.003-06:00

Today I walked the Flying Pig 5k. I did this run last year as well. This by far is my favorite 5K. It benefits Foothills Gateway which provides services to families with developmental delays. i have two friends who use this service, one of them put together a team this year. Achin for Bacon-team Deanna. I have this HORRIBLE chest cold, therefore I have not ran for the past week-it started last Saturday and has drained all the energy from me. I wanted to be there today to take part in this WONDERFUL event...So I walked it.

{Me and my sister Cindy}

Friday night sleep-over-This is our last sleep over at the Werth house with Cannon and Cailyn. Our friends are moving to Iowa in May.

All Star Andon-

Friday Andon and Deon took off that morning for the mountains at Snowy Range, WY.

Andon took a 2 hour ski lesson, a lunch break and skied with dad all day Friday

{while others were in school}.

great bonding time for good behavior

Taking runs with dad

Magic Carpet Ride

Practice during ski school

Andon getting ready for lessons

Saturday Andon also had his first hockey ice skating lesson. He said he liked it and only fell once. Today he tried his luck at Roller Blading-think the Easter Bunny figured out what to get him for Easter ;)

Devin started horse lessons again-that is his happy place!

butterflies x's 2

2011-04-05T09:41:00.005-06:00

Then on Thursday Kendall went to the Butterfly Pavilion with Preschool. I sadly did not get to go. She was going to wear her lady bug outfit with wings and all so the butterflies would land on her. Luckily I convinced her to wear bright colors with a flower hair bow. This attracted the butterflies! One landed on her hair bow. Thanks-Amanda for taking and posting FB pictures of the kiddos and Kendall.

{This is her Butterfly Pavilion outfit}

Last Tuesday I went to the Butterfly Pavilion with Devin's Second grade class. It was a fun little trip. It has changed quite a bit since I was there last. Janesa and I took the kids a couple of Halloweens' ago for Bug-A-Boo. {Blogged about a couple years ago in Oct.}

2nd grade friends.

Moth=when landed there wing are closed

Butterfly=when they land wings are open

{I learned about this from a Fancy Nancy book}

Mom and Devin in the butterfly room

Petting a starfish

Insect room-Devin holding Rosie-YIKES!

I would have totally yanked my hand away causing Rosie to fly across the room

as soon as those hairy legs touch my hand-Ick!

Random Pics of...

2011-04-01T13:47:00.004-06:00

My Poor, LOVED dog Dixie. She is so gentle and puts up with alot from Kendall. She get lead around the house on a leash when the poor dog really just wants to go on a real walk outside. She has pretend parties and her food dish gets moved around frequently. She does get lots of hugs like this one...

And this one...

She even get to pretend she is in Alaska with an Eskimoe hat on.

Earlier the hat was covering her eyes and she was just laying there.

Dixie is such a big part of our family, she is loved in many different ways!

Pinewood Derby 2011

2011-04-01T11:21:00.005-06:00

March 26th-afterwords the boys went to Evan's house and Kendall went with dad to get mulch. Later went to Hibachis for dinner with Evan's family(family friends). My children on victory circle-good job guys. You all worked very hard on your cars, they turned out AWESOME!

Princess Power got a certificate-She didn't place, better luck next year princess.

Andon got 2nd in show for the tiger den.

The best in show voted by the entire pack: Evan 1st-Devin 2nd- Lane 3rd (just so happened that they were all wolves-so proud of my Den. I have such wonderful kids and even better parents)

Parent/sibling race-Princess Power is in lane 5.

Tankity Tank racing in lane 1. Our friend Evan with the Egyptian car is in lane 2 and Pencil Guy (Devin's) is in lane 6.

Andon getting interviewed about his pinewood tank, He named his car "Tankity Tank" because it is a Red Army tank.

The derby car line up. Pencil Guy is in this race.

Kendall finishing her "Princess Power" derby car.

Spring break

2011-03-21T12:48:00.006-06:00

I had to take a picture of this...Georgia drew this picture of Kendall and Georgia. The short one is Kendall she even has short hair, and Georgia is TALL with long hair. Love IT!! The pink eyelashes and all!!

Sunday we hiked Hewletts Glutch, (part of it) and lunch at Noodles then came back home and relaxed for the rest of the day. Our friends left Monday morning. The girls sharing rocks while stopped for a "throwing rocks in the stream" break. The hiking kids..Jett, Georgia, Kendall and Devin. Andon stayed home with dad.

Too Cute!

Mommy and Jett starting our Hewletts Glutch trail hike.

My parents came out last weekend, we ate pizza and swam at the hotel. Did shopping, eating out, and dog park. The kids left with them on Sunday for the week. They went to Wolf Creek lodge, the farm, named kitties and played with cousins ALL week! Leigh came out Friday with her kids and brought Kendall with them. The girls chatted the whole way! (Deon got the boys on Sat. in Burlington).

Little best friends-look at our dresses! These two little girls got along SO well. That is a good thing-since there mommies have been best friends since high school, they will be stuck together for many more years ;) Playing out back and a trip to Target, Jo-Annes, and Chipolette. After Target the girls just wanted to go home to play with their new babies.

Welcome home banner. I hung a these "We missed You" signs while the kids were gone.

Kendall's sign-note the clean room in the background-the ground was covered with toys the very next day.

While the kids were Gone:

Deon had his first experience with sushi. Dixie went to the Dog park and grocery shopping with us. Loveland pass ski area-

Deon and I snuck away.

Deon's wipe out

US!

Yes we did go this route! It was not my favorite!

Swimming and hot tub another night. I swam 1 mile before relaxing in the hot tub. That 1 mile took me about an hour-Geez...it was 72 laps

Cooked dinner together a couple nights and watched movies.

Weekly workout

2011-03-14T08:07:00.002-06:00

This past week:
Monday:walked/ran 3 miles with weight training
Tuesday: Off
Wednesday:trained with Suzanne; a carido/weights mix
Thursday: off-PTO meeting lasted longer then planned-didn't make it to the gym
Friday: trained with Suzanne
Saturday and Sunday: Off my parents were in town so we spent time with them. They took my kids with them for the week. I had more fun with Deon Sunday afternoon.

My skies are dusted off, waxed and bought lift tickets for two...Ski Date Tomorrow!

Multi-tasking

2011-03-06T20:31:00.000-07:00

It's a Sunday night at our house:
I am cooking dinner, Kendall is dancing to Christmas music in the kitchen, the dog is barking at the back door,
Andon is reading at the kitchen table,

and Devin is listening to music to drown out his sister's whiny voice that she had going on before dancing, he is sitting on the kitchen counter reading out loud to me
All I can say is MULTITASKING!

Boys at Work!

Last week we had snow-but the boys still had school. Notice the nicely shoveled patio? Thanks to Devin for spending all his time shoveling :)

Kendall is 100% sure she can fly like Tinkerbell. Even after explaining the difference in size, bone density, and weight, she still thinks if she runs fast enough, she WILL fly! So after shoveling the front driveway, I had to run up and down the sidewalk to see if we could fly. Even with the Ladybug costume on she stayed on ground/heart breaking {sigh}

On the bright side, she managed to find lots of snow to throw at me while {squeezed} into her winter coat, ski bibs and lady bug costume that she wore for her 2nd Halloween adventure.

Looks like more snow/rain is coming this evening.

Weekly workout

2011-03-04T14:22:00.001-07:00

So my thoughts are to post my weekly workouts as well as journal regularly about events that occur in my life. When my kids are older they can read this blog and remember all the fun times we had as a family.

Since I am running the Flying Pig 5K April 10 AND the Colorado 10K May 1, I am starting my training this week. At least while I am training I would like to post my workouts.

Monday: trained with Suzanne-ran on the treadmill using the manual mode WITH ankle weights and weight training in between treadmill sets.
Tuesday-day off, worked on the boys Derby cars
Wednesday: ran 3 miles
Thursday: jogged 2.5 miles
Friday: 5 sets of 20 dead lifts with 20 lb weights
Saturday or Sunday:Run again-another 3-4 miles{off the other day}

recents photos

2011-03-04T12:09:00.000-07:00

Silly Boys-bags are for shopping!
Blue and Gold Banquette

Shooting fire arrows to promote the Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts-my boys were watching(two more years for Devin)

Andon receiving awards.

Kendall and mom at the PTO school dance.
We helped take pictures. I was in the photo room all night, I heard the boys had fun running around with Evan, they saw lots of their school friends and had some money of their own to buy snacks-so grown up!

FIVE for FRIDAY

2011-02-18T11:15:00.000-07:00

Yummo! My girlfriend brought over these molten chocolate cupcakes, perfect with a latte-not so perfect for lunch with no healthy food in the tummy. I had sugar overload and actually felt ill
:( But it was so worth it!

More cheer leading stunting-this girl can not seem to get enough cheering/dance time. I have spent the last 4 days/evening sitting on the couch watching her dance/cheer.

Cheer Camp was Saturday all day-Kendall LOVED it! She is still practing two weeks later. After Cheer Camp, she said"How come we did not go outside and roast marshmallows?" Too Funny-then she was rambling something about 'next time I should bring a tent' It took me a while to realize what she was talking about-Cheer "camp" was associated with outdoor camping.

End of the Hockey game-I just signed Andon up for hockey skate lessons thru the rec center. He was inspired by the boys on ice. He said he wants to play hockey but is afraid to because he does not know how to ice skate.

Sporting my CSU shirt for the game.

Final score:5 CSU and 3 CU

Boys before the game started.

Five for Friday:

1. Kendall spent the night with Aunt Cindy Saturday after Cheer camp. They baked cookies, watched movies and played with the cats. I slept with my phone just in case, she did great-no phone call, Kendall had so much fun she did not even want to talk to me on the phone.

2. valentines day was busy. I volunteered in the morning, came home and got a little party ready for the kids at home. Then my girlfriend brought up lunch and she stayed with the kids while I went to the boys valentine parties. That evening i made spaghetti, had wine and the family ate by candle lite

3. the weekend was simple- took the kids to the park Sunday it was so nice out. Plan A was to go ride the bike trail in FC but Deon was in a mood and i was too-so that plan did not work out so well.

4. GNO last night at a piano bar. It was a good time! I would like to take Deon there sometime.

5. PTO dance at the school tonight, i will be taking pictures and dancing!

FIVE for FRIDAY

2011-02-04T09:16:00.000-07:00

It has been awhile since I posted a Five For Friday.
1. Sunday was a Deon and Jen day! We dropped the kids off at religion class and went to Austin's for Brunch-1st time there for breakfast-it was very good! Picked the kids up got them lunch and dropped them off at Aunt Cindy's house while we went to Cirque Du Soleil at the Budweiser Event Center. The show had wonderful costumes, props, and actresses/actors. However after seeing a couple other shows at Disney World, and the circus, I we a little disappointed. Deon and I would like to see the show in Vegas sometime, we are both sure it would be STUNNING!
2. While sitting at the show, the lady next to me was with a huge group of senior citizens, I overheard her talking about KS and thought I heard her say Hays? At intermission, I asked her about it-SURE ENOUGH one of her parent's was from Victoria, also family in Munjor, the women moved away at a very young age and spent most of her time in California. She is related to Dreiling's and Leiker's. Deon's mom is a Leiker but we seemed to not get far in conversation with her(personality type) as to if they were ralated or not. Her grandfather(?) put in one of the stained glass windows at the Victoria church and helped build it. Growing up in a community like Hays, I am sure her extended family knew both Deon's and my family somehow!
3. PTO spoke at Kindergarten open house last night. We set up a new system to help take some of the pressure off the board members. Left that night with several new parents and even experienced parents that signed up for a volunteer title this Fall! So excited about this!!
Which brings me to #4
4. Kindergarten open house...I was there as a parent as well. My youngest daughter will be going to Kindergarten this Fall. It is bitter/sweet, she is such a handful at home with her strong personality and my relaxed/laid back personality-we tend to clash. I am sad as well, because even though we are opposite personalities, I really miss her when she is gone for more than half a day. I will have no one to dance with, laugh with, do tea parties with, or help me bake the way she does :(
Plus the reality of my youngest starting school is beginning to sink in. I remember when she was born, I thought this day was WAY IN THE FUTURE! Well the future is here and I am not sure I am ready to admit it.
5. Deon got tickets from work to the CSU-CU hockey game at the Budweiser Event Center for tonight. Only problem is he could only get 4 tickets, so our friends-the White's- will watch Kendall for us. This is our first Hockey game EVER! I am excited to watch CSU vs. CU. Since I spent the last 12 years in Fort Collins, I most definitely will be cheering for CSU-GO RAMS!
6. I have one more post to blog about-tomorrow Kendall is going to Cheer camp at Pourde High, she is beyond excited, and waited for the day all WEEK. Afterwords she will have a sleepover at Aunt Cindy's-waited for this ALL WEEK AS WELL!! She packed for Cindy's on Monday, and added things to her suit case since.
As you can see, this week has been EXCITING-lots of excited posts.

Valentine's Crafts

2011-02-01T12:42:00.001-07:00

Home today with 9-yes 9 kids! Got the call last night at dinner time saying school was canceled due to the freezing cold temps. I stood there debating whether or not to shout it out to the kids because I was in disbelief-No School-REALLY? I got calls from friends that worked today wondering if I could watch their kids....So I made Valentine cupcakes for snack, we ate pizza for lunch, boys are playing Mario on the Wii, girls are surf/boat dramatic play(they are very dramatic) and baby is sleeping. 1st grade Valentine's for his class-I know I am WAY ahead of the game-but I have three kids to make Valentine cards for the class.

2nd grade Valentine's-He liked the idea of the ipod-these are from Family Fun-as well as the love guppies (above)

Valentine banner above the back patio door. The kids decorated the hearts, we also "sewed" two of the foam hearts together and made a bag with these.

Heart butterflies

Decoration I made a couple years ago for a Valentine party the kids had.

Preschool felt heart bags with lily charm pops as Kendall's classroom party Valentine's. Don't mind the messy craft table-thats what it is-kids craft table

Teacher gifts:

Cupid will fill these felt hearts with love goodies...the kids will get a little puppy and a box of chocolates..maybe some other things too!

The little bag hung with devin's heart is one of the foam hearts we "sewed" together

Snowy Sunday

2011-02-01T12:31:00.000-07:00

Sunday's are grocery shopping, religion and relaxing days here. Woke up to snow this Sunday morning decided not to venture to Fort Collins for religion class, therefore I had to leave early to get groceries. This is what I came home too:

Happy, Cold, Children

Happy 7th Birthday

2011-02-01T12:06:00.000-07:00

Andon Celebrated his 7th Birthday at Chuck E Cheese Jan. 2 2011. He has lost his two bottom teeth and has a loose one on top.

Alien racing Alyia

The Perfect Cake! His invites were army, we went to Wal-mart to see what kind of cakes they had and found this cupcake cake already made-perfect!!

Birthday Breakfast-Reses Puffs cereal, and waffels with 7 candles.

2011changes

2011-01-18T14:41:00.000-07:00

Christmas break ends and a New Year begins! 2010 was a good year but I have a feeling 2011 will be even better! After doing some praying for financial peace, God sent me some signs. I quit doing home day care about a year and a half ago, finished my teaching degree and planned to become a teacher. Since my daughter is still home, this was my last year of staying home. (things could still change) My new plan is to watch a former daycare family. My signs: In November a family I used to watch called to see if I was still doing daycare, I never called them back because it would not have fit into my life. Another family I used to watch emailed me to see if I would watch her boys 3 days a week. Only problem was that her job would possibly end in 3-6 months so it was a no-go. In the meantime my hubby asked if I missed doing daycare, I kinda did. That comment began to put thoughts in my head for starting daycare again this summer. Well-I happen to be out shopping on a Friday night (the last day of school for 2010) I ran into the family that called me, but I never called back. They were sad that night because their daycare provider was closing the end of the month. I said I would think about it--here I am going on week 3 of my new path, and I like it!
I also started 2011 with a new challenge-2011 move it challenge see the button on the side. I am running a 10K this May so I will be training for that, I am beginning to workout with crossfit, my hubby does the workouts from home, I figure I could/should workout here too! All I need is a tredmill :0

Christmas break FUN!

2011-01-18T14:17:00.000-07:00

The boys first time ice skating!
Our best Colorado friends

Garbage cans have several uses:

What a Wonderful Winter day

Over break we bowled with scouts on Monday, Ice skated on Tuesday, Swimming with scouts on Wednesday, and Rollerskating on Thursday with scouts. Even with all the activities, the kids were ready for school to start(OK- I was ready for school to start).

Christmas/Holiday Events 2010

2011-01-18T13:38:00.000-07:00

Santa made a stop at the Werth house, he talked to all the grand kids and even the adults, everyone got a chocolate! Then we drew names to open gifts.
My Sisters at the Leikam Christmas-Thursday!

The kids starting the gift opening:

Before leaving for KS on Wednesday, Santa dropped off a gift to our house. We also opened the gifts from each other.
The kids with their Santa gift:Andon got a Mighty Beans race track

Kendall opened Cheeralee

Devin got his "cowboy" guitar

Happy Holidays from our family

Picture taken and designed by Betsy

closing down 2010

2011-01-11T11:34:00.000-07:00

Ballet recital, Kendall with her teacher-Ms. Liz

Cub Scouts received badges, popcorn awards, and a visit with Santa!

Dad's newest addition to the workout room, Rope climb!

Bye, Bye 2010

2011-01-07T12:41:00.000-07:00

Well, the blog site is not posting my pics as well as they normally do, so here are bits and pieces of what i can get posted
After the museum, was a visit to Great Grandpa Eddie's-the girls enjoying Hot Coco

This visit, K-was worried about the T-Rex

The BIG T-Rex-He moves, He grawls, and He has been known to scace all three of my children during one of the many visits.

Checked off the list: a visit to the Sternberg Museum.

December

2010-12-20T19:59:00.000-07:00

Mom and Kendall at The Nutcracker with a Twist

We decorated the tree before Thanksgiving, so I can enjoy it a little longer!

coffee, blogging, cold out day

2010-11-29T10:02:00.000-07:00

Today is a Blogging, coffee drinking, cold outside kinda morning!
Today I have 6 kids running around the house-Crazy-Yes I know! Well I was going to watch Faith(who I always watch M-F) and her brother since they have NO School today. Then Andon wanted a friend over so we called Luke, his buddy since they were 2 1/2( Luke was here when I did daycare). So Luke and Faith came over-No Michael. That left Devin w/o a friend, we called Hagen over-Now everyone but me has a friend over-LOL!
I am OK w/o a friend today because I have been SO blessed this past week-Last Friday I went walking with Melissa at the gym while K-did ballet, Lunch with Liza after, Crista stopped by with Kendall's toy she left at her house, ended the day with Pizza and movies on Friday with my hubby and kids. Saturday I went to a training that my friend of 12 years was hosting, after we went to lunch-so good to catch up with her. Then my friend from Hays texted/called me, Canning with my sister, Thanksgiving with our BEST Family Friends the White's, and Black Friday shopping with Jana! I have been SO BLESSED with Friends!!
Thanksgiving break has been relaxing and crazy. Devin has been acting out lately, he bothers his sister ALL the TIME! I took Devin on a date Sunday since he needed some Devin/mommy time we talked during lunch at Chiles about ways to improve his behavior(a Chuck-E-Cheese award chart for Not Getting sent to timeout; he gets a sticker on the chart and can take a friend with him when the chart is filled). The other place he choose to go was Petsmart to look for a Huskey Dog-ended up with a fish insteaad-weeeh I do not want another dog right now!
I think I am going to make cookie today for the kids to decorate!
Blog more later.

2010-11-17T13:45:00.000-07:00

Well, the past few weeks have been busy still. My Birthday dinner was AWESOME! I called a sitter at the last minute, went to Rodizios Grill for dinner. It was very good! We start with a salad bar( a huge one) appetizers, then the round of meat begins. When we wanted to try more we turned our table topper to green and red when we needed a breather. We sampled at least 12 different types of meat. Deon and I are not big meat eaters but everything was tastey, even the dessert. When we got home, the kids were sleeping(it was 8:15 when we walked in) YEAH!

Scouts is going well, I enjoy being part of something the boys enjoy doing. Kendall enjoys dance class and pre-k. I enjoy being part of PTO and being able to spend time at the boys school.

The highlite of last week and many weeks to come:
dropped Devin off at horse lessons, went to the fire deptment to get a form for Deon. While I was there they told me it was to be signed and turned in by 5:00 that day. For ME that meant driving to Ft.C to have Deon sign it and be back at 5 to work and return the form. I left at 3:45 to pick up Devin. I did something I RARLY DO, I left the van running while I walked 10 feet away to wait for lessons to end. While waiting we hear a loud crash, look around and find my van in the ditch. It drove through the front fence and down the ditch. Kendall and Andon were in the van, they were FINE. Andon said it was FUN it was like splash mountain-WTF! I was shaken up!! Everything could have been so much worse. The van drove right out of the ditch, I got Devin (he did not even know anything happened), drove to FC and back turned in the paper work and made it to work by 5:00. WOW--What A Day!

2010-11-04T16:30:00.000-06:00

Halloween day! We started our day with Sunday breakfast:Eggs, turkey bacon, and pancakes, headed to church, the kids had religion class. When we got there, they had an All Saints Day carnival so Deon and I ended up staying there and helping. Usually we go grocery shopping, get a coffee and then pick them up. Later Deon and Devin went to Ace to load hay bales from the Ace maze to Janet's house. Devin dressed as a cowboy, and loved spending the afternoon with just dad doing "farm work" Janet is a scout leader-she was Devin's last year and Andon's this year.
Ate chili and cinnamon rolls for an early dinner(tradition of ours) then our friends Wes, Liza, William and Andrew came out to trick or treat with us. This is the 3rd year they came out!

Here are the carved pumpkins!
Halloween Eve costumes: Horse, Lego guy and Cinderella

For Lunch we ate Mummy Dogs!

Well I am off for the evening: It is my Birthday and I have to get ready for a dinner date with my hubby!

HAPPY HALLOWEEK

2010-11-03T13:46:00.000-06:00

Cub scouts had a pack meeting Oct. 30 at Ace Hardware, the scouts got awards, hot dogs, and crafts. Ace Hardware set up a straw bale maze, a no so haunted house, and served coco and cider.
Devin is hiding in the maze-love the sky in the background.

Before heading to the scout meeting, we had a full morning of events.
Kendall is cleaning out her pumpkin, she did not mind the pumpkin guts! She collected all the guts from her 3 pumpkins and is planning to plant them ALL in the back yard.

The lucky pumpkins chosen by Kendall

Helpful, handsome, Halloween Hero! I enjoyed spending time at the pumpkin patch with him! Deon took Devin after the gardens to get a Jumba Juice. While we stopped to get pumpkins. Sadly I waited until the day before, I usually go the 1st weekend of October-where has the time gone?

Searching through the remains. The mini pumpkins were their favorite.

We(I) Missed having Devin with us this year, I guess I have to start getting used to it-he is 8 and did not mind missing the tradition-of 8 years :( He just wanted to be sure I got him a pumpkin!

Watching a magic trick Saturday at the Gardens. Andon is really interested in magic! He learned a jumping rubber band trick. This a a picture of the disappearing egg, we never did find out how to do it.

The favorite spot at the gardens, the giant watering can with dams, rivers, and ponds. BTW those blue things are NOT the giant watering can LOL!

Part of the watering can, he pumped it long enough, the water came out and filled the pond.

Painting pumpkins at the gardens. We went Saturday 10/30/10. Deon went to help friends move then met us here. The kids saw a school buddy Luke leaving as we were coming, talked to a talking pumpkin, read stories with black labs, pumpkin bowling, and played in the sand box.

That pretty much took up our entire Saturday-Gardens, pumpkin patch, carving pumpkins and scout meeting(FUN)!

Friday I worked at the gym, then headed to school parties. i was in charge if planning the 1st grade party. It went good, the teacher asked if I would plan Christmas and Valentines!! I was honored-I love doing that stuff! After School was the trick-or-treat down town Wellington, then ended the day with our weekly Friday pizza and movies-How to train your dragon-love that movie-a Christmas gift for sure!

Recess at Pre-K

Kendall and her friend Faith eating snack at school. She is a witch for this event, Cinderella for most others and Tom cat of another outing.

October 26th-the start of Halloweek-
Treatsilvanya-trick-or-treating at the Farm. The Hershey bar I made but he only wore it ONCE. Stinker! He was a cow boy and horse for the other things.

My three goblins at the farm.

Every year we have gone with our GOOD friends the White's(hence the two boys-cow and dragon). Stopped in the barn for a cookie and a photo.

This is the set up-business' in the area paint the wooden doors, then hand out candy as children knock. The weather was prefect this year-last year we rushed to get done, the hay ride seemed to take FOREVER because it was so cold.

Here is a better picture of the set-up the farm is covered with venders like this promoting their business-and what better way? give candy to the kids!

Waiting in line-here is Kendall(Cinderella) and William (the dragon that protects the princess). William is her boyfriend, he has been for several months. I joke with her about Erick or Ben, she ALWAYS tells me "they are not my boyfriend, remember William is"

Lego Head! While choosing costumes, I came across a brick Lego-a red box with red Solo cups cut into the box. NO! Andon wanted to be a Lego guy, so I searched the web and saw an idea similar to this. Deon and I team worked a couple evenings and...TADA! We really can work together to make great things!

Sister's wedding

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The End...not really..just the beginning for Sharon and Aaron! Congratulation to YOU BOTH!
Grandpa Ivan dancing

father/daughter dance

Break dancing! Not sure where he learned his moves, but he is good!

Dancing on the Party Bus-the Flower Girl and Ring Bearer

The Happy Couple!

K-flirting with the groomsmen

Posing for a picture

Sharon and the girls! Lauren, her daughter and Kendall, my love!

The jr. ring barer and jr flower girl getting ready for the real deal

Another attempt at a family photo

My loves!

Daddy and his princess

The Beautiful Bride! She is my sister, my best friend, and I love her!

The kids at rehearsal practice. The practice was at the Munjor Catholic Church, dinner was at The Store(not really a store)

Deon took Ivan's horse out for a ride.

Grandpa giving Kendall a horse ride. Kendall and I helped with Wedding things Thursday and Friday before the "big" day. We got our nails done, helped finish last project and tried on my dress several times before it fit.

The boys spent their time at the horses, the park, and at looking at the tractors their Great uncle restored.

Great Aunt Mary Lou and Uncle Bill: He restores old tractors!

He could open a museum, these are Awesome.

My favorite tractor, I would drive one of these if I lived on a farm!

Dad and the boys with the werth cousins.

Andon can be found in the trees!

Continued...

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Andon and Deon went to Tiger day camp at the Scout Ranch. Both Devin and Kendall had birthday parties that same day so we were busy going to our birthday parties while dad and Andon were doing bb gun shooting, archery, crafts, wrist rockets, lunch and FUN!

Andon's first ride on the BMX trail with his newer bike!

He loves adventure and will try new things, Devin is happy staying in his comfort zone!

Devin's new bike-it was actually Andon's old bike. There was a metal bar that went straight across, it was difficult for A-to get off the bike so Deon rebuilt and painted the frame for so it is easier to get off the bike when stopping.

More pics-wedding last weekend and treatsillivana this weekend!

September Scouts

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Haunted Weekend at the Scout ranch up by Red Feather Lakes. The scout group picture(not every could go) I had 4 out of the 9 scouts from my den there. We did the Fall Colors hike October 2.
My family-and Kendall hiking in a tutu and tights.

Mom and Kendall crossing the logs-balance, balance, balance!

Here goes Andon-Devin and Hagan crossed before the middle log was laid down.

Andon, Hagan, and Devin before the hike.

The heritage (old) equipment used during the game at the Bee Family Farm.

Heritage baseball game at the Bee Farm. The scouts sold refreshments during the game

Mr Cowboy here, retiring part of the flag

Flag Ceremony at Janet's house.

My Cub Scouts getting ready to sell popcorn!

The cub scouts were busy the first few weeks scout started. I finished all my training to be a den leader. Yea! I really enjoy it, I is filling my teaching needs rights now(it must be a sign that I choose the right career path) I love planning the meetings(the teacher in me). The scouts sold popcorn, attended a flag ceremony, awards and smores on Thursday evening Sept. 28. Saturday the 30 was the heritage baseball game. Local guys got together to play baseball the way it was played Years Ago. It looked like the movie Field of Dreams.

Out of the Mouth of a 4 year old

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A few weekend ago I had a conference for work(btw the conference was Amazing, great speakers!) Deon and the kids were playing outside when Kendall told him "You need to boil my scooter, it squeaks" He texted me during my conference and I could not stop smiling and laughing to myself. Then later at snack time he gave her Plain, All Natural yogurt with blueberries added, she says "I think the workers were not paying attention when they made this yogurt". The yogurt is pretty bland but it is all Natural what do expect..LOL!

Catch up time

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Little Andrew at the lake house-Happy little guy, he makes me laugh!

Smores at bedtime

After smores watching a movie-When Liza was at the lake house about 30 years ago, there is a simaliar picture of family friends hanging up here. However the only difference is when she was younger it was all girls, today, it is all boys(minus Kendall-the only girl) Kendall does not mind since she is still planning to marry William!

Devin and Dixie by the dock

taking a float in the lake-the water levels were still up, YEA!

Slip-n-slide Kendall in her "mermaid swim suit"

The gang minus Andrew

Dad on the unicycle, the boys took a bike ride down CR 66, it was a 5 mile ride...

And they did GREAT!

Spers and cowboy hat for horse lessons

Happy Birthday BOY!

Dimmed the lights, cranked the music and the break dancing began!

Pizza break before cake and presents

Devin bowling at Chippers Lane

The Birthday crew!

BACK 2 SCHOOL 2010

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Kendall is about 40 inches tall, and weighs about 30 pounds. She started school September 7 and is pre-K at the Mom's Day Out Program. Her favorite color is PINK, she still wears ONLY dresses and likes getting her hair done. She like Taylor Swift and her favorite book is 5 Little Monkeys. If Kendall had a choose a sport, it would be gymnastics, dance AND ballet(currently she is not in any activities, we are hoping Wellington gets a dance class soon!!) Her favorite food is Mac N Cheese and her friends are faith and Cailynn. She likes to hear mom talking to her and she plays with My Little Ponies

Andon is 47 inches tall he is in 1st grade this year. He does Boy Scouts, karate and bike riding. His favorite color is red. He listens to country music and likes to hear birdies. Andon would eat Ravioli all the time if he could, he also likes chicken enchiladas and BBQ pork sandwiches. His favorite sport is swimming, the other day he did flips into the pool and has become quite the little fish. He plays with Luke, Aliyia, and Shilo at school. His favorite thing to play with is Mighty Beans.

Devin is 49 and 1/2 inches tall(that 1/2 inch is important to Devin) and is in the second grade. Devin enjoys Boy Scouts, karate and horse riding lessons. His favorite color is blue and he listens to country music. He like to play horses, and huskies. His favorite food is pizza and everything, Devin is always hungry! He is shy and is working on talking more at school. He asked me why God made him so shy? This is something he wants to work on. He plays with Evan, Michael, Hagan and Connon.

All the kids are in Religious Education on Sundays' (this hour and a half is mommy and daddy time, the only time we get alone). Devin will make his first Holy Communion this year.

I should be cleaning but I am not

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I REALLY need to get Caught up!
OK so the lake picture is me, Leigh and Tara at our Girls Weekend at Lake Wilson. We had such a Blast just talking, cooking, and talking more for 3 days. We drove to a near by town and ate brunch there twice, it was a local resturant that was SO GOOD! We played a game(forgot the name), swam, laid out, it was so relaxing to just SIT and read without ANY little ones.

Dixie is now 3!!

update

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I need to post picks and a blog for our 10 year wedding anniversary:stay tuned few a few days.
I do have some pics from my littlest sisters bridal shower and bacherlette party:
Me, Sharon and Tara at the bacherlette party

Sharon and I before going out

At the bridal shower held at my moms house

The table decorations

card holder

Oh Blog how I have missed you, however I can not stay long. I need to update about our anniversary, trip to KS, school, PTO, scout leaders, and everything else that is keeping me away. Girls weekend pics and back to school pics will be up soon!

Werth Weekend

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This past weekend my Brother In Law and his kids came out to visit. The favorite was riding bikes out front, we also swam in the back pool and lots of other fun things.

Ate dinner Saturday at Red Robin (a great place to take kids). Then we went to Old Town and had ice cream, got balloons, and walked around town.

The gang on a hike Saturday afternoon.

Julia, Kendall and Dylan, they are so sweet with her!

Stopping to catch butterflies, pick flowers and be a total Girl.

Muddy Buddies-Devin and Carson

Movie star: Dylan and Julia gave Kendall a Spa morning, they painted her toe/finger nails, styled her hair, and got her FANCY! (she of course LOVED it).

For the week: I some how am ending up with LOTS of kids to watch. Today is the only day I have no kids so we went to see Spiderwick at the $1 movies, stopped at the park(one on my list of parks to make this summer) we left early because Andon stepped on a wood chip that went through his flipflop and went to Target to get a gift for my neice. We also got the Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie and Barbie movie (what the kids are doing now). Karate later today and preparing for my week long trip to Hays and my Anniversary coming up SOON!