Nanny Time

Amber, Giana, and their cousin were able to spend the night at Nanny's house.  Nanny had been concerned that the boys were getting all the attention.  I will say, there is quite a shortage of grand-girls in this family, they are out numbered!!  They were also taken to the Zoo by Grandpapa and Nanny.  They always enjoy their time spent with them.  Nanny has always been good at being aware of what children like to do to have fun.  She turned out 7 wonderful children who LOVE their Mama!

Amber's Birthday Highlights

We did a Western Theme this year. 

Amber and her friend trying out the "Old West town".

The Saloon, where we had food and dancing.

The scenery was painted by Gabriel and Ethan.  Ethan is a good artist!  He painted the whole right side.

A Lasso the horse game.  Things not seen: A fire, bow & arrow shooting, & horseshoes.

Amber with her cousins, opening her barbie present.  She had a good time, what a cute 7 year old!

Pretty sure she slept the night like this!

Giana

Wedding Cake

Made my first wedding cake!  Prob won't do that again!  He's such a good sport.

Yo-Yo Fad

Curse these schools and their darn fundraisers!  Amber and Jonah just had to buy yo-yo's.  And they only set them back $12!!  I wonder where those things are now...

Halloween Highlights 2011

Most of these pics were taken at Trunk or Treat at church.

Here's Minnie Mouse (I mean Giana) and her little pirate friend.

We had a chili cook-off.  One of my besties, Milo, got 1st place.  I came in at 2nd, not too shabby!  That lady can cook!!

 Amber was responsible for taking care of her class "pet" for a weekend.  So, there are many pictures with him!  Amber was a cow girl.

My crazy kids!! Jonah (barbarian), Ethan (Drako Malfoy), Amber, and Giana

We had our 1st year of Trick or treating our neighborhood.  They were quite successful!

Soccer

Ethan finished his 2nd season of Soccer (not consecutively).  We discovered that he's got a defensive side to him.  After practicing, he began to improve.  He really became quite an asset to the defensive line!  We are proud of him.  Although Ethan doesn't care much for sports, he is good at them.  He plays with a church team, and they will regroup in the Spring.