Living the Good Life

Living the Good Life

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Fight Night 2008

Fight Night 2008

I have to say this was the funniest thing ever! We only captured the end of it. I am a parent that does not promote fighting but...... I did not want Scout to lose to a girl (Gianna - his cousin), so I was yelling for him to suck it up and knock her out! Gianna held her own in her princess dress and boxing gloves! Jersey ended the fight very quickly by running out toward them both! Enjoy!!

Cooking with Scout!!

This was our first time making Lasanga!! Scout LOVED laying the noodles and breaking others to fit!!
....Spreading the meat sauce!

...Topping it off with cheese

And the finished product - Scout calls it - Parmesan!



Sunday, December 28, 2008

More pictures from Christmas 2008!!

Scout opened up his first present and saw that he got just what he wanted from Santa - Batman things!!




Jersey was loving her noisy rattles! Something that provides her music to dance to - what more does she need!

A quick photo by the Christmas tree before the ribbon comes out of her hair!

Scout on his new batman big wheel (with his chain saw safety glasses!) - I think he can see better with the glasses on!

More "Westler Guys." Now he can play wrestlers with cousin Cal!













Friday, December 26, 2008

Christmas Eve 2008
I am going to try to post some video clips today or tomorrow!
Scout always calls Grandma - "Grandma Great with the Tootsie rolls!" So here he is with Grandma's Tootsie Rolls!


Mom and Dad with Grandma!


Hayden sucking on Jenni's arm!! Is she not the cutest baby! And she was all dressed up in her fancy's!

All of the sisters got a picture with Grandma and Santa! Colleen was trying to squat and couldn't hold it that long!

Let's just say she landed here - can you see the butt mark? I think she was able to make it to the bathroom in time???





Friday, December 19, 2008

Happy Birthday Jersey!!

Pa seems to think it is funny to hold Jersey like this!!



Jersey had more fun dancing on the boxes!!



Say "Cheese"



She ate the entire piece of cake, and......


she's still smiling - that's my girl!


The Lost Balloon!

And the winner is........






Me!!!!

Our Second Snow Day of the School Year!!

We got at least 12 inches of snow! I am "trying" to pull Scout through the snow at my parents house!

Loving Life!!!

I thought this was the cutest.....until Nana reminder Scout that he could not do that to the shovels that are metal! Am I the bad mom that didn't even think of that!
Jersey was feeling left out from the fun in the snow, so we brought some snow to her (and yes, I am sure some was dirty, but it will only make her stronger!!)









Monday, December 15, 2008




Well I have fallen into the trap of blogs! I figured this was the best way to share some funny stories and photos with family and friends! Please forgive me as I attempt to do all of that without making any mistakes!!


We recently enjoyed a mini night vacation at the Kalahari! Scout and Jersey had a BLAST! Scout enjoyed the big slides with Dad (mom went down once and screamed the whole way!) Scout kept telling me that it was O.K. and "It's not scary!" I was convinced that I was going to vomit afterwards, so Jason continued to go down with Scout! Jersey and I hung out in the little kid area!


After playing at the Kalahari - we enjoyed an afternoon Christmas party for the kids at the Hartford Quad Plant! Rides, Food, Games, and of corse Santa! Becuase Scout has been very hesitant about this "Santa Guy," Jason has joined in the photo!





We are all looking forward to celebrating the holidays with family!
































About Me

I am going into my 9th year of teaching and have taught 3rd, 4th, and most currently 5th grade. I completed my Masters Degree from Cardinal Stritch University in Reading/Langauge Arts earning my Reading Specialist License. I LOVE teaching and working with each child to achieve their fullest potential.