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Friday, October 31, 2014

Tanner's 5 year old checkup and Halloween parade

Tanner had his 5 year old checkup last week. He's finally 40 pounds, so we could take the harness straps off his carseat, and he's just buckled in with the seatbelt now! Woohooo! He's 42.75 inches tall, and 40 pounds.

Tanner's preschool had a costume parade and trick-or-treating through the church buildings. The Sunday School classes and offices decorated their doors and handed out treats. The kids had tons of fun. Then in the classroom, we decorated monster cookies and played Halloween BINGO. Tanner kept his SWAT team costume on alllll day long. (It needed a little bath last night before we go trick-or-treating for REAL today!)

Trick or treating outside of Eric's office. He had to be at a meeting, but thankfully he had a stand-in handing out goodies! :) 

Trick-or-treat!

Tanner in his classroom (he's near the bottom left) 

Tanner and his kooky monster cookie! Those frosting eyeballs are SO much fun. We stuck them on bananas this morning at breakfast! I think they'll be making an appearance on lots of food in our household! 

Saturday, October 25, 2014

Wednesday, October 08, 2014

Tanner's first field trip!

Tanner had his first field trip yesterday, and I was able to join them on their outing to a church pumpkin patch not far from our church/preschool. The kids had a science lesson about pumpkins (and they got to feel the squishy goop inside of a pumpkin.) Then they listened to some pumpkin stories, and did a 5 Little Pumpkins craft. Before leaving the patch, each child picked out their own pumpkin, that they'll paint at school next week. We also played on the church playground and had a picnic lunch while we were there. Riding on the bus was one of the highlights though! Tanner sat with his best buddy, Gavin. 





This is Tanner's class, with their teacher, Mrs. Roxie. 





Tuesday, October 07, 2014

Jags vs. Steelers

Well we didn't win. . . . (surprise, surprise.) But we had fun and the weather was gorgeous! Plus, snowcones dull the pain of loss any day.


Special Forces paratroopers landed in the field at halftime!

Sunday, October 05, 2014

Bryce is a green belt!

Bryce passed his belt test this past week, and he's a solid green belt now!


Preparing to break a board.


Saturday, August 30, 2014

Tanner's 5th birthday party {Sharks and Fishies}

Pics from Tanner's big day!
After being sick earlier this week, we were SO happy that Tanner was feeling better and ready to party! Eric made ribs and pork on the smoker. (Tanner's famous line before his party was "I want SO many ribs!" I made a chocolate cake with buttercream frosting, (and vanilla cupcakes on the side!)



He's a whole HAND this year!





Some of his favorite presents were a Ghostbusters Lego set, and the Robber's Hideout Lego set. (It has a bear in it, which I'm told by Bryce the expert, is quite rare!)



 We were so happy to celebrate with Gigi and Doobie, plus Steve who came up for the weekend, Chris Hollister, and Nana and Gil.

Tanner is also SUPER excited because he has some birthday money and gift cards to spend! He got $50 in the mail, and then another $50 in the mail, and he said "LOOK! IT's MORE $50!!!!" Despite all the new presents, he still has quite a few items on his wish list that he is already asking to go to Toys R Us to pick up! :)

Since he was home sick on his birthday, we'll celebrate with his friends at preschool next week, with brownies with matching little fishes on top, from his birthday cake.

Happy birthday to TANNER!!!!!


Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Happy Birthday Poppy!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY POPPY!!!!!
He'll walk to the ends of the earth, or climb the highest mountain for his family 
(especially two little blonde-headed boys!) 
We LOVE YOU Poppy!!!!!
We can't wait to celebrate with you in a few days!
xoxo

Friday, November 08, 2013

Holiday wishes

We've updated our wish lists! (You can find them linked at the right.)
A few notes. . . .
We've discovered that non-Amazon items can be added to Amazon lists, which makes it easier to keep everything in one place. I think it's listed pretty clearly that you're being directed to another website, for those non-amazon items. Some of the items link to Target's website, and often those items can be purchased in stores. Like I said, it's just easier to link it all to our Amazon lists.

Also, Eric has very little on his list, but he did that on purpose.  He's traveling to the middle east in January, and what he really would like/what he needs is spending money for his trip. It's boring, we know - but it's what he really wants! (And maybe he'll even bring you back something!)

Frightening as it is, Bryce has figured out how to add items on to his wish list all by himself. Which is why you will occasionally see completely overpriced and crazy items. (i.e.: $20 individual Lego mini figures)  If for some reason you feel led to make such purchases, who am I to judge? ;)  But please feel no regret in NOT purchasing said overpriced items. (I already purged much of his list, like the 6 different versions of Risk that he added, many of which were $75 and above! HA!)

If you're considering clothing for the boys:
Tanner - 4T
Bryce - 8-10 (pants with adjustable waist if possible!)

Tanner loves anything with superheroes, Legos, or Playmobil.
Bryce loves anything Lego or Playmobil or Pokemon.  (He's going to be getting the Disney Infinity game for the XBox, for his birthday.  Once we know which characters we're getting him, we'll probably add some additional figures to his list.)


Big shoes to fill

Just sitting around watching tv, and wearing Mommy's shoes.

:)

Friday, November 01, 2013

Halloween Night!

We had a super fun night trick-or-treating in Gigi and Doobie's neighborhood last night! The kids got some seriously GOOD candy this year, and man - they got a TON. Their bags were HEAVY by the end of the night.  Tanner counted his pieces, and we got to about 50 when he lost interest in counting.  Bryce's Ghostbusters costume was definitely a hit, and everyone was thankful that Captain America was there to save the day too! The neighborhood was definitely a safer place with our two heroes around! 
(Eric's FBI shirt and fake mustache were pretty fabulous, but the mustache didn't stick very well!)






"Who you gonna call????"

It was a GORGEOUS sunset to enjoy while we were out!

And this was the beginning of the Sibling Candy Trade that took place (and which continued this morning!) 


HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

Thursday, October 31, 2013

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIMI!!!!!!

It's okay, you can do a double-take. . .yes, that is indeed BRYCE, and not Tanner.  (Circa 2007)
Happy birthday to the best Mimi EVER!!!!!


We love you!!!!
xoxo