So Long!

Goodness, the last time I posted was way back in February! If anyone reads this, sorry I hardly ever post. Life just gets so busy these days!

I thought I would share something really neat. For anyone who has not seen it, there is a great video on the net. It's from Britain's Got Talent, and the lady is Susan Boyle. When she got up there, everyone thought she would be terrible.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY

Questions about Mom - Answered

I found this list of questions to ask your children about mom. I thought it would be interesting to hear their answers. I have posted the questions and Cassidy and Callie's answers.

Cassidy is 6 and Callie is almost 3. I think you will find some of them very amusing. I have no idea where some of the answers (especially from Callie) come from. Others, I think I want to change what they think.

If your kids are old enough, ask them the questions and see what answers you get. I guess these could also be asked about dad.

1. What is something mom always says to you?
Callie - no, clean up
Cassidy - watch Chloe

2. What makes mom happy?
Callie - when I poop in the potty
Cassidy - if I clean up the living room

3. What makes mom sad?
Callie - when the cake melts (I have no idea what she means)
Cassidy - if I don't do what mom said

4. How does you mom make you laugh?
Callie - big Dora bike makes me laugh (I have no idea)
Cassidy - she tickles me

5. What was your mom like as a child?
Callie - she went to the moon
Cassidy - she was a good girl

6. How old is you mom?
Callie - 10 years
Cassidy - 30 years

7. How tall is your mom?
Callie - 2
Cassidy - 2 yard sticks

8. What is her favorite thing to do?
Callie - work on the computer
Cassidy - sew stuff

9. What does your mom do when you're not around?
Callie - play games
Cassidy - help Chloe

10. What is your mom really good at?
Callie - helping me
Cassidy - sewing

11. What is your mom not very good at?
Callie - spinning
Cassidy - going far away by herself

12. What does your mom do for a job?
Callie - I forgot
Cassidy - help me get ready

13. What is your mom's favorite food?
Callie - pears
Cassidy - mashed potatoes

14. What makes you proud of your mom?
Callie - changing Chloe
Cassidy - being my mom

15. What do you and your mom do together?
Callie - sing
Cassidy - play games

16. How are you and your mom the same?
Callie - we have the same color shirt
Cassidy - we have the same voice

17. How are you and your mom different?
Callie - boxes (I have no idea)
Cassidy - we don't have the same clothes

18. How do you know you mom loves you?
Callie - she just does
Cassidy - she says she does

19. What does your mom like most about your dad?
Callie - kissing him
Cassidy - being married and he makes money

20. Where is your mom's favorite place to go?
Callie - the circus (I think I have only taken her once)
Cassidy - Kroger

Playing with Toys

When Cassidy is home from school, the girls love to get a lot of toys out. They always ask to play with their tent or bus and all their stuffed animals. They were playing one day and Chloe just had to see what was going on. She ended up in the school bus on top and surrounded by stuffed animals. I just had to snap a few pictures.

Christmas Pictures

This was Chloe's first Christmas. I just thought I would share a few pictures. The girls had a blast opening presents. I don't think they even cared what they got, the excitement was in opening them.

40 Years Ago Today!---Merry Christmas

It was 40 years ago today that the astronauts from Apollo 8 became the first to orbit the moon, and see the beautiful rising earth. That evening, while millions watched, Lunar Module Pilot William Anders read from the Bible, "In the beginning, God said, 'Let There Be Light!.'"

A lot had happened in the world of 1968, and most of it was bad. But that evening, mankind did not just see the world from space. They saw the world differently. They saw what mankind could achieve when they focused their attention on a higher goal. They saw America at her best!

The astronauts continued to read scriptures that Christmas Evening, and finally closed with the following: "Good night, good luck, a Merry Christmas, and God bless all of you, all of you on the good Earth."

Trying to Take a Good Picture

We made several attempts this morning, but unfortunately we were unable get a good picture where all three girls were looking at the camera! In the above picture, you can tell what we were trying to do (hold up a sheet, etc.). You might also notice there is a candy bar in Chloe's hand. Below are couple of decent ones we were able to get of the two older girls.

Tag! We're it!

We have been tagged by Amy at The Wells Family blog. We are suppose to post the 4th picture from the 4th folder. We post most of our picture by year and then each month. The 4th folder in there is the year 2008. Then we have a folder for each month. I am not sure what happened, but the folders are in alphabetical order, so January is the 4th folder. This is the 4th picture:

This is a picture of Chloe's 4D ultrasound. We were really excited to get this and be able to see a little more what our daughter looks like. Of course, she looks much better now. She is already 9 months old. Wow, where does the time go?

We are suppose to tag 4 people who read this blog and also have a blog. We are going to do like Amy did and just say if you read this blog, then you have been tagged. Leave a comment if you post this on your blog.

Wonderful Thanksgiving

What a great Thanksgiving Day. Our neighbors Ryan and Becky, and Becky's mother June came over for a turkey dinner. We had a great fellowship and a great meal! We got the chance to catch up with Ryan and Becky, and get to know June. June is a medical doctor and practicing psychiatrist, and it was a real honor and treat to get her insight on various issues.

Above is a picture of the adults at the table, and below is a picture of our family, and the girls playing in the leaves.

Halloween 2008

Last night we handed out candy, and a few friends stopped by. I think everyone had a good time. We ate snacks, and talked politics. It was a fun evening. Here are some pictures highlighting the night!

The Harvest Festival Parade

The girls and I attended the first Harvest Festival Parade a few weeks back. Ryan did not go this year, but our neighbor Becky went with us. We had a good time. I know the girls loved to get the candy. Here are a few picture of us and the girls at the parade.