Who says sick days can't have moments of sunshine? This morning, while Tabitha was napping, JP and I made a fabulous turkey craft. My favorite parts are the pom pom ears and belly button, designed and added by JP.
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Who says sick days can't have moments of sunshine? This morning, while Tabitha was napping, JP and I made a fabulous turkey craft. My favorite parts are the pom pom ears and belly button, designed and added by JP.
painting turkeys
None of the kids in these photos are mine, partly because I was the one behind the camera and partly because JP was more interested in investigating the yard than making a hand print turkey. Tab and I? Well, we both made fabulous turkey prints. Daddy has promised to hang both in his office this Thanksgiving season.
Enjoy the photos of out super-cute friends, below. (I'm so thankful for my creative mommy friends.)
Enjoy the photos of out super-cute friends, below. (I'm so thankful for my creative mommy friends.)
5:30 am craft
I started an egg-carton craft with the kids yesterday, but we didn't finish it and so JP took his painted "caterpillar" to bed in anticipation of finishing it in the morning. We didn't really expect "morning" to be 5:30 am, but when he cried, "I need googly eyes and pom poms!" we said, "Why not?" Hey...they are only kids once, right?
Anyway, it was the surprisingly perfect way to start the day because we (the parents!) felt unusually aware of the blessing it is to share our lives with these precious little ones.
Thank you, God, for 5:30 am caterpillar crafts.
Anyway, it was the surprisingly perfect way to start the day because we (the parents!) felt unusually aware of the blessing it is to share our lives with these precious little ones.
Thank you, God, for 5:30 am caterpillar crafts.
do I have something on my face?
After smashing a handful of rice on his face, JP said, "I have fan fan in my eyes."
Yes son, you do.
Yes son, you do.
tiny toddler
We still think of her as our little baby, but Tabitha is on the verge of toddlerhood. She takes about nine steps at a time (when she wants to) and is an enthusiastic climber/explorer.
boy, boy, boy
It doesn't matter...REALLY doesn't matter...but we think you are just about the most beautiful boy on the planet, JP.
the end of October
Is it okay for me to say I'm actually glad October is behind us? Never thought I'd be tired of pumpkin festivals and the like, but I sure am! Halloween day was packed full of fun though, starting with the Annual Pumpkin Slaughter (our first) at the Lhotka family home. In the evening, we joined Tedd's sister and her family at their San Marino home where they had a kid-centered block party. JP and Tab went trick-or-treating around the neighborhood and I *almost* got a little teary watching JP treck from house to house.
I think this is my favorite jack-o-lantern ever.
You guesed it...swine flu!
While walking down the sidewalk, JP stopped and declared, "I think this looks like a good place to take a nap."
I think this is my favorite jack-o-lantern ever.
You guesed it...swine flu!
While walking down the sidewalk, JP stopped and declared, "I think this looks like a good place to take a nap."
We love Goo Goo 2 & AJ
Tedd's sister, Melissa, came to LA for a visit and we were so pleased to spend some quality time with her and her delightful son, AJ. Here are a few photos from our last day together when we rode the Metro to Chinatown for dim sum.
Annual Buddy Halloween Party!
Our friend, Lori, hosted the amazing Annual Buddy Halloween party. I am seriously tempted to contact Food Network to plug a show for her because she is the best entertainer and makes craftiness look easy. Check out the jack-o-lantern oranges filled with fruit salad or the cheese spiders, below.
Naturally, the kids were adorable in their costumes, but difficult to get together for a group photo. Still, we all had a fabulous time (thanks, Lori) and managed to get some cute photos to help document the day. Below are a few of my faves with a whopping long slideshow at the end.
Naturally, the kids were adorable in their costumes, but difficult to get together for a group photo. Still, we all had a fabulous time (thanks, Lori) and managed to get some cute photos to help document the day. Below are a few of my faves with a whopping long slideshow at the end.
We miss, Po Po!
Ten days isn't long enough for a grandmother to visit...especially when the grandmother is as fun-loving and inspiring as Po Po. What makes Po Po so much fun is that she encourages the kids to be...kids! She is not above getting wet and dirty and often wears her super silly hat. Not only do the children thrive when she's around, but they learn stuff too!
Underwood Family Farm
If you live in SoCal and have children, you really must visit Underwood Family Farm in Moorpark. http://www.underwoodfamilyfarms.com/moorpark.html Yes, it is a wee bit commercial and you'll spend some cash to do the things we do in Montana for free, but it is the closest thing to a real farm experience little ones will get, round here. And people...it is totally worth the drive!
The best part, of course, was watching Po Po with her grandbabies. We love, love, love, the photo taken above. She and JP were "king of the mountain" and I'm not real sure which one of them had more fun.
Destined to be a country girl like her mom (?), Tabitha loved her first pony ride.
The best part, of course, was watching Po Po with her grandbabies. We love, love, love, the photo taken above. She and JP were "king of the mountain" and I'm not real sure which one of them had more fun.
Destined to be a country girl like her mom (?), Tabitha loved her first pony ride.
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