Simple and fun

I took this picture at church today. They had a strong Styrofoam box, hammer, and golf tees on the table at church today. Jack had SO much fun hammering in the "nails" to the box. You have to love the simple fun.

The Japanese Festival

On Saturday we went to the Japanese festival downtown, and we took Carsen. Thank you, Fawn, for telling us about it. Aside from being crowded it was way cool. The kids loved the music and dancing, but Jack liked the origami best. I am thinking about signing him up for a class because he absolutely loves folding paper. It was nice to be outside and enjoy the Japanese culture.

Go, Wildcats!

Jack started Little league last week. He is on the Wildcats, and so far (two practices) he loves it! Here he is on the way to his first practice. He has his first game next week.

There is Daddy playing catch with Jack.

Sophia's Birthday

Last weekend we went to celebrate Sophia's birthday at the Lovenduski's home. My kids loved the pinata! Happy 5th birthday, Soph!

Bedtime Stories

A few days ago I came out to see Julianne asking Jack if he wanted her to read him a bedtime story. When he said yes, she went over and picked up one of my Grandmother's old Bibles. She was speaking low and we couldn't hear her until she shouted the last line of her story to him, "Then God rode away on his horse."
Jack and I laughed hard, and I was impressed she had the main character down, hooray!

Jack returned the favor, and told her the story of our Savior's birth. It was very special.

Seven Years and Counting

Howie and I celebrated seven year of marriage last weekend, February 15.
We had a tremendous date together, and it ended with Howie surprising me with concert tickets to my favorite singer, James Taylor.
I love you dearly, Howie. I'm so proud to be your wife.

Oh, and the CD in the picture is of Darrius Rucker, which we rocked out to on the way to dinner. We love the song, "It Won't Be Like This For Long" as it makes us think of our sweet little ones growin' up way too quick!

All You Need Is Love!

All you need is someone to share your love with!

My kids love their cousins.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Jack's Valentine Party at School

Jack had a party at school today that was so much fun! In preparation I told him I would buy a treat for all the kids in his class when he had made them all a handmade card. He made all 16 for his friends and three bigger ones for his teachers from scratch. (it was a great way to practice handwriting)
Daddy came to the party with Julianne and she had a BLAST! She was singing the Valentine Song at the top of her lunges. It was so funny to hear her say the final line, "Which says I love you!" from the bottom of her soul.

Jack and Julianne singing while they passed out valentines, and sis getting into some candy!

Daddy enjoying the fun! :):):)

He was worn out around 7:00 tonight. Love it! Thank you Miss Priscilla, Mrs. Gayle, and Ms. Norma for a fun party. Jack loves being in your class.

The Becker's Valentine's Party

Today we went to my friend Fawn's house for a kid Valentine Party. We all had a ton of fun! Great party, Martha, I mean, Fawn!

25 years of friendship and counting...

Julianne, WHERE ARE YOU?

"I'm in here Mom!"
This is what I found not even a minute after she left my side.
In case you can't tell, she is in the dryer. YIKES!

The Mom Prom

So last night I took Jack to the "Mom Prom" at school. I was really crabby that I had to go back to school, but I was excited about being alone with Jack. He surprised me with how much he wanted to dance. He had two friends, James and Jackson, from preschool there too. We really had a great time. The only bad thing about the night was when I went to get my camera to snap a memory of Jack tearin' it up on the dance floor, I realized I left my camera at home. He was even break dancing. He said his favorite dance was the Chicken Dance. It was a great date!

Julianne's First Sleepover

Julianne asked me to get out the kid sleeping bag so she could have her first sleepover. When I asked her who she wanted to have come over for the sleepover she said, "Just Daniel and Lauren from California." She got into the bag and I took this picture. Right after she looked up at me, dead serious, and said, "They're late for my first sleepover."

She is such a kick! I hope she laughs like I did at this story when she is older.

A Pocket For Corduroy

I was reading Jack and Julianne this book tonight.

On one page he thinks he is getting into some "snow" at the laundromat. I asked Jack if it was really snow. He said, "No Mama, that's laundry fertilizer." I thought it was great!
Here is Corduroy getting into the laundry fertilizer.