Thursday, October 31, 2013
Halloween Cutie
Our youngest couldn't wait for trick-or-treating! She wanted to be a witch, so this is what we pulled together from her gymnastics outfit, a tutu, and a few extra accessories from the store. The weather was unusually warm, so she stayed out much longer than I expected. It was a long day for Mommy, but I enjoyed it.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Country Paintings
Mom came to visit, and each of us had some one-on-one time with her. Eric got to show her some houses, the oldest took her to a cooking demonstration, our son enjoyed his favorite restaurant, and the youngest spent her day sick, unfortunately. My time with Mom was painting at an art studio!
We each started with a blank canvas and a picture of what we were to paint. The instructor did a fabulous job walking us through step-by-step of what to paint, how to mix the colors, and which brush and stroke to use.
The finished product was as unique as each student, but all could tell is somewhat resembled the original picture. We shared lots of laughs, and compared each others flaws, but it was a fun evening!
We each started with a blank canvas and a picture of what we were to paint. The instructor did a fabulous job walking us through step-by-step of what to paint, how to mix the colors, and which brush and stroke to use.
The finished product was as unique as each student, but all could tell is somewhat resembled the original picture. We shared lots of laughs, and compared each others flaws, but it was a fun evening!
Monday, September 23, 2013
Last Summer Swim
Our pool closed for the summer, and the McConnell family was proud to be the last homeowners to enjoy it for the season. It was a little cool, but still worth it for one last swim.
We played on the inflatables, picked up pennies, practiced our underwater handstands, and our swim strokes.
The guys had a contest for the running ball toss as we voted on best catch, biggest splash, and best form.
The little one wanted to be tossed up in the air, so then we did that for a while.
Eventually, it was time to go. But before ending this post, here's a sweet pic of our photographer!
We played on the inflatables, picked up pennies, practiced our underwater handstands, and our swim strokes.
The guys had a contest for the running ball toss as we voted on best catch, biggest splash, and best form.
The little one wanted to be tossed up in the air, so then we did that for a while.
Eventually, it was time to go. But before ending this post, here's a sweet pic of our photographer!
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Boating @ the Lake
Some friends invited us to go boating last weekend, the last warm weekend of summer! It was a gorgeous day, and perfect for being outdoors.
Our friends have a beautiful lake house and a beautiful boat, so we were really spoiled for a few hours.
The kids had a great time meeting new friends. Each had a long ride on the inner tube, and plenty of snacks afterwards.
The kids are now begging to go back there again to play some time, and are bummed they just met at the end of summer. The moms talked about getting the families together for years, so it's nice we finally did!
Our friends have a beautiful lake house and a beautiful boat, so we were really spoiled for a few hours.
The kids had a great time meeting new friends. Each had a long ride on the inner tube, and plenty of snacks afterwards.
The kids are now begging to go back there again to play some time, and are bummed they just met at the end of summer. The moms talked about getting the families together for years, so it's nice we finally did!
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Reaching New Heights
My son is reaching new heights, and has achieved that important milestone of surpassing his mom. I now have to look up to him. I'm not sure how that happened so quickly, as just last month I was still beating him by a quarter of an inch! Here are some pictures taken his first few days at school.
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Friday Night Football
It's our first home game of the season, and our first ever televised game! The stands were full, and all parking lots overflowed as the stadium had a record number in attendance. It was the first time our new high school had all 4 grades represented.
All three of our kids were begging to go to the game. The entire town must have been there. Once Eric & I walked through the gates paying admission for the family, the kids took off.
After grabbing our seats, my first task was to find the little one and keep an eye on her. Whew! She was with some little friends from school playing down front.
Next I wanted to find our oldest. After 15 min of combing through the student section very discretely, finally found here in the back row cheering on the team. Notice how I'm not making a scene by taking this picture. That is very important in the world of teens.
Then for the elusive boy who never shows up unless he's hungry and needs money. Found him far off in the distance with my zoom lens on (again, so he doesn't notice I'm taking a picture).
Whew, all kids accounted for, now I can sit back and watch the game. Well actually, Eric watches the game. I chat with other moms as we scour the stands and concessions every 15 min taking notice of the kids, and keeping an even closer eye on the little one. It's time for fall!
All three of our kids were begging to go to the game. The entire town must have been there. Once Eric & I walked through the gates paying admission for the family, the kids took off.
After grabbing our seats, my first task was to find the little one and keep an eye on her. Whew! She was with some little friends from school playing down front.
Next I wanted to find our oldest. After 15 min of combing through the student section very discretely, finally found here in the back row cheering on the team. Notice how I'm not making a scene by taking this picture. That is very important in the world of teens.
Then for the elusive boy who never shows up unless he's hungry and needs money. Found him far off in the distance with my zoom lens on (again, so he doesn't notice I'm taking a picture).
Whew, all kids accounted for, now I can sit back and watch the game. Well actually, Eric watches the game. I chat with other moms as we scour the stands and concessions every 15 min taking notice of the kids, and keeping an even closer eye on the little one. It's time for fall!
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Wine & Design
Mommy had a fun night out with some friends at a local art studio. It was "Paint your pet day", but since we don't have a pet, I borrowed the neighbors. The painting turned out much better than I expected, and was so much fun!