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Sunday, February 28, 2010
Kara's Birthday
My oldest child just turned 5. What's going on here? Time is evil. But I love Kara. She's a really big help and a good older sister. She loves to read, and I'm afraid that Kindergarten won't challenge her. She didn't have a party with friends this year, which was fine with her. She'll get one next year. In case you're wondering what the cake is supposed to be, it's a purple cat, per request. Happy birthday, Kara Lynn!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Rodeo Days
We all had fun walking the rodeo grounds on President's Day. The kids had a great time, and the weather was much nicer than last year. We packed a lunch and stayed for a good four hours. I love this family activity.
waiting for the swine races to begin
...and they're off!
Kara and Joshua loved the carousel!
petting zoo
Nada was getting pretty tired.
riding "horses"
Joshua is saying "cheese." Can you tell he has a lisp? :)
Poor baby was SO tired from being carried around all day. Wouldn't you be?
looking at little chicks
Kara insisted on having her pic taken here.
finally driving home
Joshua fell asleep with a silicone bracelet in his mouth.
waiting for the swine races to begin
...and they're off!
Kara and Joshua loved the carousel!
petting zoo
Nada was getting pretty tired.
riding "horses"
Joshua is saying "cheese." Can you tell he has a lisp? :)
Poor baby was SO tired from being carried around all day. Wouldn't you be?
looking at little chicks
Kara insisted on having her pic taken here.
finally driving home
Joshua fell asleep with a silicone bracelet in his mouth.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Kids Playing
I spied on K and J without them knowing I was there. I think Kara was singing a song that she was making up.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Bath Time for Nada
Nada LOVES taking a bath. She acts like she can't ever get into the tub fast enough! One day after I let all the water out, she continued to talk and play, and it was so fun just watching her.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Second Christmas
After we came back home from Virginia, we all opened Christmas presents from us and from Grandma and Papa Fay. The kids loved openings gifts again and getting more toys!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
White Christmas in Virginia
at the airport during our layover
on the plane
Nada helping put the groceries away
We planned to all drive to the D.C. temple to do some work there, but it started snowing... and snowing... and snowing! It snowed over 24 inches in 2 days. So instead of going to the temple (which was closed) that Saturday, we played in the snow.
the evening it first began snowing
"Catch the snowflakes on your tongue!"
watching snow falling
winter wonderland
snow-covered vehicles
snow angel
Daddy & Joshua
Kara being pulled on a sled
Daddy & Joshua on a sled
I'm about to sled down the hill!
Kara sledding (she only went down once; it was a little scary)
Brian's OK!
Don't you love our snow attire?
snowman-building
Look what we made! (Kara made the head by herself.)
brothers: Trevor, Dustin, Brian, Thomas
traditional Chinese Auction
Thomas and Kymry puzzling
the grandkids playing with Grandma & Papa
Joshua loved LazyBoy!
Kara with Uncle Thomas
mischievous-looking Joshua playing with cars
The guys did a lot of this:
Nada in the kitchen
Christmas tree shopping
...and decorating
Nada playing
Christmas Eve: Grandma & Papa
Joshua & Nada
Christmas Day
We all got matching "Vance Coat-of-Arms" T-shirts from Dustin & Kymry
playing cut-throat ping-pong... really fun!
bubble bath!
sight-seeing Michie (pronounced "Mickey") Tavern
water from a tin cup
Monticello
at the hotel
Nada loved the heater vent blowing in her face.
downtown Charlottesville
Luray Caverns
Dream Lake: a pool reflecting the stalactites on the ceiling
The Great Stalactite Organ (the largest instrument in the world): It sounds hauntingly beautiful.
rubber mallet that taps the stalactite, creating the tone (this is just one of them, of course)
Can you see the shaggy dog?
"Fried Eggs"
tired
Uncle Robbie and Aunt Gail came to visit. Nada loved Robbie and kept giving him hugs; it was soooooo cute!
Nada checking out the cat
Brian's youngest brother Thomas plays the piano well, so it was really fun having my own personal accompanist.
Joshua helping Grandma open one of her birthday presents
Chuck E. Cheese's
on the flight back home
canned water
Unfortunately, we came home to a house with no power and had to throw out the contents of our fridge and freezer. BUT we had a WONDERFUL 3-week vacation in Virginia! Thanks, Mom and Dad; it was great to see y'all!
on the plane
Nada helping put the groceries away
We planned to all drive to the D.C. temple to do some work there, but it started snowing... and snowing... and snowing! It snowed over 24 inches in 2 days. So instead of going to the temple (which was closed) that Saturday, we played in the snow.
the evening it first began snowing
"Catch the snowflakes on your tongue!"
watching snow falling
winter wonderland
snow-covered vehicles
snow angel
Daddy & Joshua
Kara being pulled on a sled
Daddy & Joshua on a sled
I'm about to sled down the hill!
Kara sledding (she only went down once; it was a little scary)
Brian's OK!
Don't you love our snow attire?
snowman-building
Look what we made! (Kara made the head by herself.)
brothers: Trevor, Dustin, Brian, Thomas
traditional Chinese Auction
Thomas and Kymry puzzling
the grandkids playing with Grandma & Papa
Joshua loved LazyBoy!
Kara with Uncle Thomas
mischievous-looking Joshua playing with cars
The guys did a lot of this:
Nada in the kitchen
Christmas tree shopping
...and decorating
Nada playing
Christmas Eve: Grandma & Papa
Joshua & Nada
Christmas Day
We all got matching "Vance Coat-of-Arms" T-shirts from Dustin & Kymry
playing cut-throat ping-pong... really fun!
bubble bath!
sight-seeing Michie (pronounced "Mickey") Tavern
water from a tin cup
Monticello
at the hotel
Nada loved the heater vent blowing in her face.
downtown Charlottesville
Luray Caverns
Dream Lake: a pool reflecting the stalactites on the ceiling
The Great Stalactite Organ (the largest instrument in the world): It sounds hauntingly beautiful.
rubber mallet that taps the stalactite, creating the tone (this is just one of them, of course)
Can you see the shaggy dog?
"Fried Eggs"
tired
Uncle Robbie and Aunt Gail came to visit. Nada loved Robbie and kept giving him hugs; it was soooooo cute!
Nada checking out the cat
Brian's youngest brother Thomas plays the piano well, so it was really fun having my own personal accompanist.
Joshua helping Grandma open one of her birthday presents
Chuck E. Cheese's
on the flight back home
canned water
Unfortunately, we came home to a house with no power and had to throw out the contents of our fridge and freezer. BUT we had a WONDERFUL 3-week vacation in Virginia! Thanks, Mom and Dad; it was great to see y'all!
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