I saw it!!!!

Last night some friends and i went to go see the Twilight movie. We had our tickets, pre purchased of course, grabbed a bite to eat and then stood in the crazy long line to get into the theatre. Of course it was good movie, but could it have been better? The answer is yes. In my opinion, Edward is not what I had imagined. So, naturaly I was a little disappointed. I also thought the acting between Edward and Bella was not natural. Maybe because I knew all the in between details and how good Edward really is! I know they can't get everything from a book into a movie, but to me it just didn't flow. The funnest part of the evening was sitting next to my to friends who were beyond excited to see the movie and especially Edward. All the girls in the theatre kept screaming...it was so loud in there! Definetly worth the experience and I may go see it again, when there is not so much screaming. Oh and the screen kept screwing up with lines running through it, colors changing, and the sound going out. Thank you Lyynley for setting up a fun GNO! As soon as I can steal a picture from one of their blogs I will post our group. Until then you get this one!

Friendship Feast

Allison's class had a Friendship Feast for their last day of school. I went to help out and man some games. The kids were so cute. They all had their paper bag Indian vests and feather hats. They ate turkey, carrots, applesauce, cheese, crackers, and so on. They also sang their Mr. Turkey song. I should have recorded it. It goes like this: Mr. Turkey, Mr. Turkey... big and fat, big and fat... I'm going to eat you, I'm going to eat you... just like that, just like that! Then we played games and they had so much fun. I am so grateful that my husband works hard enough so that I can stay home and do all these fun things with my children!




Allison's class had a Friendship Feast for their last day of school. I went to help out and man some games. The kids were so cute. They all had their paper bag Indian vests and feather hats. They ate turkey, carrots, applesauce, cheese, crackers, and so on. They also sang their Mr. Turkey song. I should have recorded it. It goes like this: Mr. Turkey, Mr. Turkey... big and fat, big and fat... I'm going to eat you, I'm going to eat you... just like that, just like that! Then we played games and they had so much fun. I am so grateful that my husband works hard enough so that I can stay home and do all these fun things with my children!

Last day of school for 6 WEEKS

On the last day of school they have an awards ceremony. Today Zach got an award. He received the Kiwanis (sp?) award. He got it for being a great, compassionate kid and a big help to all of his classmates. This cute elderly man comes faithfully every time to present the awards. Good job Zach. We are so proud of you. Keep up the great work!

Now two boys?

I came home from an enrichment activity last night at 9:15. Spencer was still awake. He hung out with Craig for awhile and then announced at 10 he was tired. At 10:05 (no kidding that quick) I went to check on the kids. I see Spencer sticking out from under his bed, asleep. I then notice is missing. I start searching the whole house and all the possible places he could have dropped to go to sleep. That is dad's technique pf putting kids to bed. Let 'em go and eventually they will drop wherever and sleep. I couldn't find him anywhere! So, I decide to go put Spencer in his bed and then continue the search. Here is what I found when I got down to pull Spencer out.



Seriously, what is it about sleeping under the bed? I got Spencer out and put warmer jammies on him and he was still asleep crying, "No, I sleep on the floor!"

The Dentist

We have dentist appointments for the whole family next month, but Matthew has a cavity that I was afraid needed to be looked at sooner. So off to the dentist we went. This was his first trip and so I was a little nervous to see how this was going to go. I had to call in reinforcements...Grandma Nana. Our dentist is the best. Matthew is the kid that just sits back watches everyoine else and then decides if it is worth his time to try it. We put him in that chair and he tried so hard to be brave. The tears started to quietly come and he did his best to hold them back. Our dentist and his hygenist were so good with him and talked him through every step. They were able to get an xray and get a good look at his teeth. Yes he has a cavity and 2 more begining. They decided it could wait until next month and just clean his teeth to see how he does with that. Overall he did VERY well. He also said he was willing to come back so they could fix his tooth. I hope next month goes just as well. Atleast dad and grandma Nana will be there for that one. We have the whole office to ourselves for 2 hours. Yep, that is what happens when everyone goes all at once!

This is his trying to be brave face. Do you see Eli trying to take a peek? Your turn is next month buddy!

Here he is trying to not let on that he was crying.

Daddy

The last few mornings Spencer has been a litlle out of character. Yesterday morning Craig was standing by the door getting ready to go. I was sitting at the computer and could hear Spencer mumbling something. It wasn't until Craig walked back to the bedroom that I understood what he was mumbling. He kept saying over and over, "I going to work daddy". You have to know that it was in that cute little whiny voice too.(not all the time is that voice cute, but yesterday it was) Craig knelt down and told him he loved him, gave him a hug and a kiss and as best he could told him not today, buddy. Oh, that broke his heart. He stood at the door and watched Craig pull away in hysterics yelling, "I want my daddy. I go to work with daddy". That would have broken my heart if I had to go with my baby yelling for me. Nothing would console him. Not mommy OR his teddy bear. He just stood there in the door way crying for his daddy. He wouldn't even let me close the door. I ran to snap a picture, but he turned to look at me. If you could see his face you would see how very sad he was.

Sunday was our primary program at church. I look forward to it every year. The kids are so adorable up there and they are so excited about their shining moment. This year we have 4 kids participating. I know can you believe it? They asked that the boys wear white shirts and ties and that the girls wear as much white as possible. (just a small side note: my friend Melissa, yea the one with the kids who make it snow in Allison's room, felt she needed to redeem herself and made a skirt for Allison and her 2 girls) Thanks Melissa. Allison was so excited when she saw it. She asked me where it came form and I told her. I wish you could have seen the look on her face when I said she had made it. She said to me, "How did she do that?" I said, "Well she took some material and sewed it together with her sewing machine." Maybe I should dust the cobwebs off of my machine and learn to sew. Maybe then it wouldn't be so foreign to my children. All Allison could say was, "She is amazing, mom!" I know she is. Okay, back to the program. I had to take a picture of my beautiful children. I also decided to record their parts. You have to know that my kids are usually pretty shy. I was a little nervous about Matthew willingly walking up and saying his part. Of course being the mom that I am I bribed them all with candy and I am not ashamed to admit that I stoop that low. It worked like a charm! They all did great and brought tears to my eyes. I am so proud of each and everyone of you and I love you!
Sorry for all the background noise. I also stopped them a little to soon, so you miss the last words.