Tuesday, December 16, 2008

YES out of towners...There is snow in our beautiful desert.

driving not smart but pretty
Kate and Granny building one of three snowmen



Wilson and Gentry enjoyed watching rather than getting snowballs in the EAR

Kate ready to fire


And sorry mom I couldn't resist but you running into battle was sure fun to watch I think Ethan won, though you held your own quite well



we had a great time in the snow with Granny and papa the snow was awesome we built three snowmen and threw alot of snowballs!!

all of us by our snowman

Gentry and her snow friend
Ethan built this all by himself


gentry Loved the snow also



Ethan rolling the snowman ball




more snow!!!

This is how Wilson played in the snow
Ethan and Papa Bird exchanging snowballs
Granny was trying to defend herself it sort of worked



snow bunny




Ethan was so HAPPY in the snow I guess that is what Nate was like in Utah

We went to ride Santas train it didn't work ou this year but we did come away with some fun pictures

Ethan
Gentry


All 4 on the back of a working steam engine they did get to
go on board and see how this one works


Wilson and Beckham could not get enough of the tracks

Kate WOW my girls are pretty




After christmas outings Will slept and slept if you can see he has a faint smile and I think it is time to move him into a big bed check out the feet!




we should have known it was going to happen. 6 kids 2 adults we were out numbered. I took the big stroller so I wouldn't loose anyone but I did Kate took an elevator ride by herself and found some nice elderly people to stay with her until Lisa found her it felt like forever all in all about 7 minutes...oh did I mention it was at the BELLAGIO! yes while we were visiting the flower display and the water show I lost Kate. Nate is very trusting to go to school while I do outing with our kids. the flowers and show were great so was the company! We love the beauty of Christmas.






A little dark but you can see the beauty of lights an outing to the cactus gardens helped our Christmas spirit!











priceless! My little elf


Monday, December 8, 2008

Ethans week in review... Monday throw up on Dr. office floor Tuesday mom thinking he was feeling better sends him to school there he falls asleep on the floor and comes home with a fever of 102.7 pictured above Ethan and Wilson waitng patiently for breathing treatment.
Wednesday sleeps the day away, wakes up long enough to receive a birthday present from granny bird a new football which brings a slight smile to his face. Thursday mom finally takes Ethan to Dr where he receives diagnosis Bronchitis more breathing treatments and antibiotics feeling a bit better when he receives another early birthday present form aunt gnomie a new sword notice picture above there is a little smile.

by his birthday on Saturday he was feeling quite a bit better I am not sure if it is the new ninja costume from kate or that he slept for another 4 hours that day all in all he was ready for cake and ice cream with papa Dan and Uncle mak that night (if you can't tell what the mound of cake and frosting is below it is a mountain climber and a truck off roading)



YEAH for Birthdays to make everyone feel better!! I LOVE THIS KID!!!







During the thanksgiving party Gentry didn't want to miss out on the yummy cupcakes Shayne brought! I no she enjoyed it!


We are Thankful for friends, and there moms who spend time with Kate making her school so fun!! Riley, Kate, Ava, Remi, and Payton

and a super highlight was our nativity angels, wise men, shepherds, and Mary and Joseph what a great way to start December, thanks Dan and Sandee


Wilson got a hammer he LOVES hammering, and after decorating the Christmas tree with fruit loops guess who we caught sneaking a treat?







Thanksgiving/Christmas with the Mann family this year I am Thankful for these savages!! Papa made a fun turkey shoot Kate&Ethan turkeys beware!











my beautiful babes!! Will and mom,Gentry's mischief,Kate climbing high,Ethan and the new soccer trophy!!











We went camping here are a few highlights!! we had 5 little ones who were one, 3 girls who were 3 and 4 and then Ethan it was so fun to watch them!!