Thursday, February 25, 2010

Storytime Thursday

Once upon a time The Mama was listening to her music. Her two loyal royal subjects asked politely if they could watch TV. The Mama told them, "Not right now, I'm listening to music." To this response her youngest loyal royal subject came and sat by The Mama on the sofa. (The Mama may have been on her computer 'working'.) The youngest loyal royal subject, Princess, leans in and quietly says, "Pony?" She then looks over at the other loyal royal subject, Prince, who is playing nicely on the floor. Looks back at The Mama, puts her finger to her mouth and says, "ssshhhhhh." This cracked a smile on The Mama's face. So Princess leans in closer and says again quietly, "Pony", and using her eyes as if to say when we turn on the TV it will be Pony. It was very polite, firm, and on the down-low. To seal the deal and butter The Mama up even more, the Princess shared some of her snack and The Mama was given lots of kisses. What could The Mama do, but grab her computer (which may or may not have already been in her lap) and document the entire story.

Princess is referring to her My*Little*Pony movie, "Twinkle*Wish*Adventure". We watch T*W*A at least once a day, usually more. Princess is a BIG fan of the movie. Poor Prince is not any longer a fan of the movie. He has said out loud that he wished Princess would scratch that movie up so that we don't have to watch it anymore. Mama explained to Prince that there were a couple movies that Prince required us to watch several times. Prince won't hear it. He's here in the now, and not lovin' the pony movie.

So as the story comes to end, The Mama is still listening to her music and about to go fold laundry. The Prince and Princess are playing quietly and happily in the living room without the TV on.

WOW - this is sounding like a fairytale, huh??

The End

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Happy 6th Birthday Buddy!!

Keegan turns 6 today! Can't even believe it!! Here are a couple of his latest "Keeganism's"...

It was Fall, and Chad & Keegan were working out in the yard. Keegan had gone off a little bit away from the area Chad was working and working in his own little area. Chad was not paying real close attention, until he was asked this question,

"Dad, what do you say right before a tree falls?? Oh yeah, TEN FOUR!!!"

Keegan was trying to cut down one of our little trees back there!! He wasn't using an ax, so no one worry. But it cracked us up that one - he would try to cut down a tree, two - he thought to yell a warning, and three - he yells ten four instead of timber!

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The other day I was watching our friends Ava & Olivia, buddies of Keegan. Katie was trying to keep up with the bigger kids. A little background, Keegan has been on a ghost kick. He is hearing about them from a kid at school. He doesn't seem to be too worried about them, but they do seem to make it into many a conversation. Anyway, the kids were walking through the kitchen and I heard Keegan telling the others...

"Let's go hunt some Ghosts! Katie you need lots of armor, you're going to be our bait!"

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Have a very Happy Birthday Keegan! I love how you use your imagination! How when you get excited you talk a mile a minute and can't even stand still! Your energy is awesome!

Love you Buddy!!

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Katie in Gym Class

We signed Katie up for a Gym*boree class, which we call Gym class (so as not to get confused with MOPS school). She LOVES it! The first day we went, I got there to early. And the door was still locked. So I started to walk back to the car. To which Katie absolutely lost it. I couldn't figure out why she was so upset. And then realized she thought we were leaving. So trying to tell her that we were just waiting for it to open, did not work out real well for me. So I let her sit up with me in the driver's seat while we waited patiently in our parked car. This calmed her and she had LOTS of buttons to push. Fun!

When we got in there and were able to start playing, Katie ran around like a complete maniac. But it was really absolutely completely precious! Her face was just filled with joy! It was so awesome to see it! She was the happiest maniac in there!! ;-)

What's really neat is that they change the layout every two weeks. She loves the new challenges, and just simply adores the class. Her joy brings me joy...





















Monday, February 22, 2010

Chad took Keegan sledding last week...

As I look at the pictures, I can't help but think - did they remember the sleds???




Friday, February 19, 2010

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Capes!!

I made this cape for Keegan last year, perhaps the year before?? He loves it! Katie decided she needed a cape, too. Of course, just like Keegie. So I made her a cape, and she also adores it! They love to run around and let their imagination flow!!!!

Actually somewhat still...
And they are off!!!

Dynamic Duo

Down again...

And back up...

Actually needed some rest!
More stairs for everyone!
Hip hip hooray!!

Monday, February 15, 2010

Thanks for a Fun Day Aunt Chelle & Rooney!!

We drove over to Chelle & Rooney's this morning to visit. The kids had a blast seeing each other and I really enjoyed getting to sit down and talk to Chelle!! Although, it did slip out that I am in trouble with Miss D. So I am going to really try to blog each week, and Miss D ~ I want to hear from YOU!!! Comment please, share the love!! ;-)

Boys playing Wii
Trying to get a group picture...
this took ALOT of time. Keegan is not the most cooperative...

BIG SMILES!!!

Thanks Aunt Chelle!!

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Happy Chinese New Year!! ~ Year of the Tiger




Silly faces...


Brother and Sister!!
Happy New Year Everyone!!




Tuesday, February 2, 2010

We're here! We're here!! (to sound like the Who's to Horton!)

HIya! We are still here. Had a good holiday. The kids stay very busy. Which keeps me staying very busy. Haven't had a lot of sun around here lately. Which to be quite honest has thrown me into a funk. But I'm sure it will come back sometime, the sun that is. It has to right??!? Here are some of the latest photos of the kids...

Chad took the kids sledding...

Keegan bowling into the kitchen...

Momma (and her new glasses) and KaeKae


LOVE this picture!! Sweet girl!

Katie hanging upside down out of the kitchen island. The child LOVES to climb...