Archive for November, 2010
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Tuesday, November 30th, 2010Today was Paul’s first day of preschool. He joined the Dragonfly class and was so excited to finally be going to school. He made quick friends with the teachers and the kids. (He already knew a Ellie because Mimi is in kindergarten with Ellie’s big sister.) He painted, sang, and played. He loved it. When [...]
How much weight can one branch bear?
Sunday, November 28th, 2010This weekend we decorated our Christmas tree. The kids had such fun putting all the ornaments on. When we were done there was a huge amount of ornaments on the bottom part of the tree, not unexpected since 4 out of 6 Brown’s are pretty short still. There was one branch that seemed to be [...]
Our New Batch of Ornaments
Sunday, November 28th, 2010Kimberly: 1st Christmas: Elephant cookie and baby bib with picture 2nd Christmas: Gingerbread house with crayons on it 3rd Christmas: polar bear with the ice cream 4th Christmas: reindeer that says Daughter 5th Christmas: Rose Fairy (which is perfect because she loves her middle name) 6th Christmas: Rudolph and elf 7th Christmas: Cookies on a [...]
Preschool Bound
Thursday, November 25th, 2010Tuesday morning Paul will be starting his preschool career. He will be attending the same preschool the Girls did. He will only be going two mornings a week and I am sure he will love it. Our lives have changed so much and I am getting more and more involved in the elementary school. Volunteering [...]
A Thanksgiving Feast
Thursday, November 25th, 2010Today we celebrated by a family meal in my home. It was the first time that we have ever done the holiday meal at my house. My Mother came over early and we made the stuffing and put the turkey in. Later my Brother came over and we ate. It was a wonderful meal. Everyone [...]
A Trip Up North
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010Yesterday we decided that it would be fun to go up North and gather changing color leaves and look for pine cones. Since everything takes a little bit of planning with 4 kids this is pretty much as spontaneous as it gets around here. Bill was off work today so once the kids were out [...]
Madeline’s First Cavity
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010Poor Mimi has her first cavity. She is good about brushes and honestly does a better job far more often than the other kids so it is unfair that she is the first with a cavity. She will be having it taken care of next Monday morning. Hopefully it will go smoothly for her.
Look-a-like
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010“Mom, who is Martha Stewart?” ~ Madeline “Where did you hear about her?” ~ Mommy “Mrs. Webb says you are just like Martha Stewart.” ~ Madeline “Ahh, well she is a crafty lady. I wonder why your teacher would think that.” ~ Mommy “Probably because you make nice things.” ~ Madeline Aww, Madeline is so [...]
My Little Ethiopian
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010We love to have Ethiopian food and everytime we take Paul he loves it. He chows down on all the injera and shuro that he can. Normally I have to break off the pieces of injera and scoop up the shuro. I set the pieces in front of him and he eats them. Today when [...]
Light up a Life
Monday, November 22nd, 2010Last night my Mother and I went to the Hospice of the Valley, Light up the Life ceremony. It was a beautiful experience. Makes my heart full to know the love and break at the same time to know the pain of all the losses. The tribute to all those who have passed this year [...]
Tree Lighting
Sunday, November 21st, 2010This year I finally remembered to check out the date of the Anthem Outlet tree lighting ceremony. We went out last night with a pizza a blanket and each other. We had a wonderful time listening to the Christmas music and the kids really enjoyed Honor Society, though I was happy to see them leave. [...]
Paul and Jesse
Friday, November 19th, 2010Paul loves the Jesse doll that he has handed down from his cousin, Wyatt. He sleeps with her every night and makes me hug and kiss her. Unfortunately, somewhere along the lines Jesse has lost her arm. She is at least 5 years old and now comes the decision to replace one-handed-Jesse with a brand [...]
Firestation Tour
Monday, November 15th, 2010Today Annie and Kimberly’s girl scout troop went on a tour of a local fire station. The kids were so excited for this day to finally be here. We loaded up 4 cars with 15 giddy girls and headed off. The Girls were so gracious and kind to the firemen. It was wonderful for them [...]
Decorate Your Holiday
Sunday, November 14th, 2010I have been busy creating Thanksgiving and fall themed table runners and toppers. I have listed six of them in my etsy shop. If you have always wanted a gorgeous table runner to grace your table for your big dinner head on over and get one. I will mail it out the next day and [...]
Shop Your Desires
Thursday, November 11th, 2010I know the temptation of shopping online. It frees up your spare time and you can do it from your laptop while cuddled up on your couch but take a moment and think about what you are doing. Is this what you really want? Businesses are closing daily because a bad economy and, I think [...]
Toy Story 3
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010Friday night we had a family movie night. We hadn’t seen Toy Story 3 in the theaters so we all were excited. We secured the movie in a redbox rental and planned to hang out and enjoy the movie. We all loved the movie even though the kids were afraid of the pink bear and [...]
Field Day Fun
Friday, November 5th, 2010Yesterday the kids all had field day. Bill took the morning off work and we enjoyed some time with the kids. There were lots of different stations set up. The kids enjoyed each one. Jump Rope Long Jump Sack Races Parachute Fun Tug of War Hula Hooping Basketball Scooters And Snacks for the little Brother. [...]
African Ornament
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010I know that many of my readers have been touched in one way or another by Africa. Maybe your heart longs to adopt a child from Africa and one day that dream may come true. Maybe you were so touched by our adoption of Paul and followed along with every step of our journey. Either [...]
So Willful it Hurts
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010Paul has been incredibly willful lately. I am sure it is due to the fact that he is three and just testing his independence, but it makes me crazy. Yet another time when I am seen saying “so glad this is the last year we will parent a three year old.”
Halloween Birthday Celebration
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010Annie and Kimberly begged me to have another Halloween birthday party for them. I was reluctant at first because it is a lot of work and fairly chaotic, but in the end I gave them what they wanted. In all honesty it came down to the fact that sooner or later they won’t be asking [...]
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