What they say Wednesday

"I want to buy on Tuesday because on Wednesday they have pizza and I found out their cheese is edible rubber."

Ewwwww! Things must not have changed much, huh?

What they Say Wednesday

In the car the other day Alyssa told a story:

 

"Once upon a time there was a mommy named 'us mommy' and an Amy. 'Us Amy' and a daddy, and they went to the temple."

Alyssa and Jenny doll

Trucker

It was an exciting weekend for our family this past Sunday since we had a short notice visit from a family member. It was Thrilling when Matt called us Sat. evening to tell us he was making deliveries with his new trucking job in Eugene on Sunday and would like to come for a visit. Bryon, Tyler and Michael picked him up after church to eat dinner with us, let him have a shower, play games and enjoy a yummy dessert of hot fudge brownies and ice cream. The childre were delighted to have him pump them as iron (unfortunately missed that with the camera *shucks!*), give them fighting tips: 

~just what I need!~

Goof off:

Help with unfinished homework on Monday morning:

and see his amazing truck!

After dropping Justin off for preschool Monday morning, I drove him to where his truck was parked:

he gave me a grand tour of his "pad" *wink* which was super cool!

Departing with him wasn't as hard as it would be if we didn't know he would be back, but since he left us with the assurance that this would be just one of his surely many trips out this way, we were able to say good-bye and look forward to his next visit.

We love our Matt!

What They Say Wednesday

"Alyssa, why are you crying?

                                                  You're wasting energy and sodium."

It's been a busy, but funfilled Christmas break. One night Jeremy decided to sit in our reading chair in our bedroom and read.

 Before we new it, he was fast asleep.

He was so adorable and cozy sleeping, that Steve didn't even notice him there!

Jeremy is such a wonderful help to us, generally occupying himself with tasks to help our around and outside the house. Thanks to him all the leaves from our trees this fall were out by the curb by the time the street sweepers came. I haven't had to worry whether anyone has taken care of them. He will just come home from school, or wake up in the morning while on break, and announce that he's going outside to blow leaves.  

I'm so thankful for such a sweet blessing in my life. My busy boy with such a profound amount of energy and an amazing insight on how to channel it. What a great example he is to all of us of service and hard work. He's truly amazing.

We Call Her Fizzy

Michael turned NINE this year. I know. Where did the time go?

We had planned a big "bey-blading" party with lots of friends, food, and games.

                                     But In the end, Michael opted for something he's wanted much more.

                                                                                more than cake...

                                                           or any other gift he could recieve.

he wanted a new friend.

                                                       One he could hold, love, and take car of,

                                                                      and watch for entertainment.

So we went down to the pet store. Bought all the supplies. And He chose his little friend. On the way home, he named her "Fizzy"...

And he's never regreted it.

Not ONCE.

And I'm glad.

Fizzy's a lucky hampster.

Santa

                                 So...Santa's been to our house. Although....

                                                     He looked more like a war veteran...

                                        And Justin questioned the authenticity of his beard.
                                             You can't pull anything by these kids! *sigh*