Hello 2014

Hello!

Hope the holiday season great! We here had a blessed holiday season. We had so much fun with the kiddos this year. The older two really got into a lot of it, and the trio is finally interested. Coach and I found ourselves really savoring the moment.

For some reason I am really excited for 2014. The kiddos are reaching fun ages, stages, and big milestones will be met. We also have 3 weddings this summer; Washington, Oregon, and California, can you say "road trips!"

Missy just turned 6. Today not only did she go back to school, but dance starts back up. Today she will get moved up into the next class. So excited for her to be with the 6-9 year old class, and no longer with the 3-5 year old dancer. This class will still be ballet and tap, but it will be a faster pace, and the opportunity to dance with props. She was starting to get bored in her other class, so I cannot wait to see what she thinks, and to see her grow. The dance recital this spring should be fun. She also wants to try t-ball (again, she last did it when she was 3, but it was quickly a big fat fail once mama was put on bed rest, she refused to go), as well as basketball.

Z turns 4 this spring, and he will start school in the fall. He is really looking forward to it. I pray he has a passion for learning like his sister does, and yes, I know not to compare kids, so I know he will make it his own. He is also asking to play basketball and t-ball so I hope it all works out. It would be good for him developmentally, but also socially. He needs to get out and socialize with some kiddos his own age.

The trio will be turning 2, which is such a fun age, but it also means that they will no longer be given an "adjusted age" (how old they would be if they were born on their due date) with their "actual age" (age from date of birth), and they should be all caught up developmentally. Eek! I will continue to have them enrolled in Early Intervention doing a monthly visit just in case something shall arise. B is walking full time, L occasionally, and E will take steps, we are working on his confidence like we had to do with crawling. They are doing so well, which makes me very optimistic about their future.

I am hoping this year to have a more consistent blogging schedule. Maybe mix things up and not just do kiddo updates, but also post some of our favorite recipes, and other favorites.

Here is to a great 2014!!!

Merry Christmas

From our family to yours,

Hope you and yours have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

WW - Love Him!

 So blessed to be married to him!

Snow Day x2

On December 6 and 9 the kiddos had a snow day. Here in the Willamette Valley we do not get snow. The weather is totally different than it is back home in Southern Oregon, which has 4 distinct seasons, and the valley has rain.

Missy has been saying it was going to snow that Friday all week, so when she woke up and there was snow all over the ground, and no school you could only imagine how ecstatic she was.

Before I even had a chance to make breakfast, the older two were asking to go out and play. So I helped them get in their warm clothes, and out they went. They had such a great time.

Ready to go

 

 

Yay for snow!

Then on Monday December 9, the kiddos had another snow day. It worked out perfect that my girlfriends little girl (who is a month older than Missy) was able to come, and spend the day with us while her mama was at work. The kiddos has such a fun time playing together.

They did some finger painting, dress up, which included a fashion show, as well as Barbies, and trains.

That morning I had forgot I had brought a full box of Cheerios into the toy room to distract the trio while changing diapers, and getting them dressed. Needless to say they found it... and emptied it.

This guy woke up from his nap with a major blow out, which required not only a clean outfit, but also a bath.

E -- all refreshed and ready to play

After all the crazyness, the older two and I took advantage of the opportunity and baked some cookies. Who doesn't love warm cookies and a cup of cold milk?

Peanut butter cookies coming up

 We really did have a good time playing in the snow, and I am so grateful that the kiddos have had the opportunity to play in the snow like I did when I was growing up. Here is to dreaming of white Christmas!

Recap of December 14-21

This week was such a crazy busy week! Hubby's parents, and little brother arrived Saturday morning to watch the kiddos for us while we attended his company Christmas party on a dinner cruise. We carpooled with another couple to Portland, stopped at the Wild Haire Pub for drinks, then headed to the boat. The food, and waitstaff was great, and the company was a lot of fun. We even behaved, and was home, and in bed by 11.

A lovely 6 year old took our picture for us

Love him!

Sunday we went into Chuck E Cheese after they opened to celebrate Missy's 6th birthday with a few of her friends, and our family. Everyone had such a great time. I even think they improved on their pizza. It was one of the most relaxing parties I think we have ever hosted. Since we had it so close to opening there was not a lot of people there, and two hours later when we were done, it was finally starting to get buys. Plus I didn't have to clean up so that was great. Ha! She got a lot of great things, and now Mr. Z wants to have his party there. We are so blessed that we were able to spend it with our friends and family.

On Tuesday E and I headed to Lake Oswego for a follow up eye appointment. It was at 8:30 when they first opened so it was nice to get in and out. Since the boys have been born, and visiting the eye doctor, Aunt (Kayla) has been meeting us there to help, and then after we go and have coffee. I really look forward to visiting with her, so much that I schedule our appointments not only around my schedule, but hers too.

 Tuesday evening Missy had her Winter Dance recital. So after supper we loaded up and headed into town to watch her perform. As always, she did an awesome job. We are so proud of her and how much she has progressed. Like both her parents, she takes it very seriously, and gives it her all. In January she will be moved up to the next class. I am very excited, and happy about this. I hope that it not only challenges her, but that she continues to grow, and enjoy it.






Wednesday Grandpa and Grandma Beasly went home. It was a pretty mellow day for us. My really good friend and her three girls came that evening, and stayed until Saturday morning.

Thursday I went and volunteered in Missy's kinder class as usual. That afternoon Nana kept the kiddos for a bit so that I could hang out at home while the Heater technicican serviced our system. That evening the hubby and I went to dinner before heading to a boot sale. I had some Christmas money I was dying to use, and had my heart set on a pair. I was able to get one of the last pair in my size.Woo hoo!!

Friday Meems and her girls hung out until that evening so she was able to hang out with the boys while I went in and helped with Missy's holiday party. They did their monthly awards after carpet/calendar time. Last time she received an award her teacher let us know, however, this time we did not receive any heads up so I assumed she was not receiving one. Well was this mama shocked! She not only received 1 award, nope not even 2. My little smarty pants received 3 awards; writing sentences, perfect attendance, reading 10 books. We are SO proud of her, and her eagerness to learn.

The party was a lot of fun, and I tell you what, kinder kids are the cutest! There is never a dull moment that's for sure. I was so thankful I was able to spend the afternoon with her. 

Whew are you tired yet? Like I said, we had a pretty busy week. It was a lot of fun, and I wouldn't change a thing. This next week should not be as busy. We plan to stay home for Christmas and New Years, which I am *SUPER* excited about. I cannot wait. 

All She Wants for Christmas is Her 2 Front Teeth

On December 5, Missy lost her second tooth!

 She has been playing with it for a couple of weeks now. A couple of days before it, she asked me to try and pull it out, but because she was afraid it would hurt (and I couldn't get a good grip) she wouldn't let me go through with it. Anyways, I was finally able to get a grip and get the loose thing out. We were all SO excited.

The lovely Tooth Fairy left her two gold chocolate coins, as well as a while dollar. Woo hoo!!

Such a slacker

I have such good intentions with this blog, I really do. I would love to keep up with it so the kiddos are able to look back, and have a look into our past, plus I have fun with it. I have always enjoyed writing, and this is a great way for me to get all my thoughts, and memories out.

So with all that said, I am working on setting up a bunch of posts now that will be scheduled to run for the rest of the week, hopefully to get all caught up. Yay!

Warm holiday wishes!!