Open House (part 2)

Avery's school also had Open House. They have been working on sea life, so the room was decorated with jelly fish, sea urchins, and their ocean reports. Avery has loved Mrs. Dooley (I'm convinced that so far, our kids have had the best teachers in their schools). Avery proudly showed off her room, her friends, and the wonderful things she has learned in 3rd grade.

Open House

Cole's class is in a teeny portable while their class is being remodeled, so Mrs. Baucher's night was on a smaller scale than Avery's was. I still loved watching him brag about all that he'd done. We are so proud of him. Avery's comment for the night that made me laugh, "Boy, this brings back a lot of memories," as she shook her head. Oh how she's matured and wised up in those three years.

Green toilet anyone?

I haven't posted any construction pictures, but here is the new bathroom. See that potty, the eyes are still working, it really is white... and the tub... and the sink- yep, white. 1950 meet 2010. Bryan and John (my cousin's hubby) have been working hard to update/ de-green the bathroom. Now we have a green sink, toilet, and tub for anyone who wished to go retro, just let me know.

Our newest VISITORS

I say VISITORS because they will not be staying. Saturday Avery called me out and said there was a cat in our shed. I went out to check and saw a terrified mama and two kittens (later to find out there are 3). We've had two huge storms over the last few weeks with many inches of rain, and these poor babes were soaked. I fed them and finally was able to catch the mama. They are now in our garage, still scared, but relaxing a bit. The mama is still nursing them and even ate treats out of my hand so I could put flea meds on her neck. The kittens are adorable and will soon be looking for a new home.

Finishing (x2)

Avery finished her AWANA book this week. It is the first in the T & T group (3rd and 4th grade). We are so proud of her and the many verses she is memorizing. She truly has an amazing memory.

Bryan and I also finished a quilt for Ryan and Shawna's wedding, and yes it was a few years ago. But we did get it done before their first baby arrives, so we are on top of it. Here it is.

Day at the MET

This past Sunday we took the kids to the Fresno MET to see the Dr. Seuss exhibit with friends. Little did we know it was the last day it would ever be open. Monday it was bankrupt. We had so much fun. Their Christmas trees were decorated in Seussical themes. We had a blast. The museum will be missed.

A long time ago... in 2009

I am playing catch-up. I haven't been super motivated to update this lately, but here it goes. Life has been busy, but Christmas was relaxing. We spent a lot of time together just the 5 of us, and it was wonderful. Here's the beginning. We went and got our trees- yes trees. We began the fabulous tradition of getting little trees for the kids. That way they can decorate their trees and I don't give my opinions. Then we can decorate the big one and I can advise a bit.