Archive for December, 2010
The Boss
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010“I’m not the boss. I’m just a kid!” ~ Paul Paul says this all the time. Ironically, it is just after he told someone what to do and I look at him. It is almost as though he is trying to convince himself.
Christmas 2010
Sunday, December 26th, 2010The kids were dressed and ready to head off to church. It only took about 20 tries but we finally got something great, without having to use photoshop. After service we went over to Grammy’s house for lasagna and garlic bread. The kids were excited to get to their presents so they gobbled up the [...]
This Little Light of Mine
Sunday, December 26th, 2010On Christmas Eve night we decided to go to the Candlelight Service. It was the Girls first service. (Paul and Bill stayed behind this year.) I explained to the Girls how the service would go and they were excited. As I sat there in the church I was married in, with my children by my [...]
Everything seems okay
Sunday, December 26th, 2010At Paul’s 3 year old well check there seemed be some concerns with his testicles. We went to see the specialist this past week and it looks as though they are “okay for now.” They are currently classifying them as retractable and will continue to keep an eye on them as he grows. Having dealt [...]
Traditional Dishes
Sunday, December 26th, 2010On Wednesday we went over to Grammy’s house to make gingerbread houses and the holiday baccala with Aunt Christina. Aunt Christina had done some of the prep work for the baccala at home since it can be a long process. Basically, you take salted dried cod, soak it for a couple of days, put a [...]
A Caroling We Go
Sunday, December 26th, 2010Last Sunday night we were invited to a caroling party. Since the kids love singing Christmas songs I decided it would be a great thing for us to do. We went over directly after the Concert. We strolled through her neighborhood and sang carols to whomever would answer their door. It was a fun night [...]
A Visit with Santa
Tuesday, December 21st, 2010Yesterday we were finally able to make it down to the mall to visit Santa. Paul was so excited. It was his first visit with Santa. We didn’t wait in line too long. We had to keep a good grip on Paul to keep him from bolting off to see Santa out of turn. Once [...]
The Teacher’s Curse
Tuesday, December 21st, 2010As a teacher each time I went on a break, be it Christmas, Spring or summer, I would get sick soon after starting. This always drove me nuts. I would stay healthy all through the school year and get deathly ill over the breaks. Certainly not a fun way to spend a vacation. Now that [...]
Holiday Pops Concert
Monday, December 20th, 2010Whenever Bill and I go out to a concert or event the kids ask when they will be old enough to do something like that. When I saw the tickets for the Salt River Brass Holiday Pops Concert on sale I decided it was time for us to take the kids and try it out. [...]
Salt Dough Ornaments
Monday, December 20th, 2010Today was the first day of Christmas vacation and while the kids were cleaning their rooms I made some salt dough. The Girls are getting older and paying more attention to detail so I knew their ornaments would be great. I made a candy cane ornament to show them how to use the different colors [...]
Wanting to see Santa
Sunday, December 19th, 2010“Mom, can I sleep on the couch on Christmas night?” ~ Annie “Sure, Annie.” ~ Mommy “Yeah, Mom said I can sleep on the couch and wait for Santa!” ~ Annie “What?!?! I want to too. Can I Mom?” ~ Kimberly and Mimi in unison “Sure you can sleep on the couch on Christmas night, [...]
Holiday Baking 2010
Thursday, December 16th, 2010Once a mood strikes you have to seize upon it and that is what I did yesterday afternoon. I was making a batch of Andes Mint cookies and I began to feel like baking. I picked the kids up from school, told them we were skipping gymnastics and got started. First up were the super [...]
All but ONE
Monday, December 13th, 2010Since Thursday evening at least one member of the Brown family has been plagued with the stomach flu each day. It has been no fun. So many sheets were washed and so many baths were taken. It seems to have gone through the entire family with the exception of one. Little Mr. Paul Brown hasn’t [...]
He’s All About the 3′s
Monday, December 6th, 2010Paul had his 3 year well check today. He weighed in at 30 pounds and was 3 feet tall! He is growing well and doing great on his medication. He is in the 10th percentile for both weight and height. It is amazing how much he has grown in the past two years. When I [...]
You Make Me Melt
Monday, December 6th, 2010This weekend Annie and I decided to get on some of our holiday baking. We like to have treats around the entire month. We made peppermint bark and white trash (though our white trash is made with cashews only due to a peanut allergy). Here is Annie helping me spread the chocolate for the peppermint [...]
Sleigh Time
Monday, December 6th, 2010The kids love playing Santa. They set up everything and belt out the carols. It is so fun to walk by and see them in action. Bill caught this video last night.
Another One Down
Friday, December 3rd, 2010Kimberly lost her front tooth. She had been allowing it to hang on forever. It was making me batty. I am beginning to think my children like to make me crazy. When laying in bed she was playing with it and it fell out in her hand. She put it in her tooth pillow and [...]
Two Years Ago
Thursday, December 2nd, 2010Two years ago my sweet boy was placed in my arms. I am so thankful for him each and every day.
It’s Coming on Christmas
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010Normally this time of year I am bubbly and excited. I place each decoration out and enjoy every aspect of it, I make cookies with the kids and we have a blast, I find the perfect gift for those I love and on and on. This year things have changed. No longer am I feeling [...]
Overnight Maturation
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010Last night at dinner we were all gathered around the table eating our homemade turkey noodle soup and talking about our day. All of us were, including little Paul. He was so delighted to be an active participant in the discussion. He talked about what he had for snack, the song he sang at school [...]