Chef Ethan!!!

Ethan got to spend some time with us on Monday!

We made some TV mix! Tabitha decided to video him

because he was so funny! This is him all on his own no

coaching! What a crack up!

Thanks for coming over Ethan!

You made our day!

The day after the Sleep Over!!!!

Once we got the kids all up and fed....9:30 10:00ish breakfast of pancakes,bacon and eggs...we all went outside to shovel snow and build a snowman...this took a lot of convincing to get Caleb outside...he just wanted to stay in....but once he got out there he had fun ;o). The start of a snowman... Caleb didn't want to help with the building of the snowman...he wanted to shovel...

Sorry I put this one in twice and can't seem to delete it...no matter what Terriebeth says...I even tried that cute little eraser at the top....oh well he is still cute even if it is the same picture!

The snowball fight begins... Watch out Aunt Tabitha ;o) She is ducking and the snowball hasn't even left his hand yet!

Ok Time to start another snowman....the other one didn't get to far ;o)

Keep rolling them guys...your getting closer!

Caleb helping to shovel...He loved this and the fact that he had he own shovel that was just his size ;o)

Grandpa shoveling......

Caleb and Grandpa all done....Look at the smile on both of their faces!! They enjoyed shoveling the drive way together.

Putting the eyes on the snowman...

The finished snowman...Caleb helped by putting in a carrot ear ;o) See Aunt Tabitha hiding in there?

One more...smile big and say Frosty!!! It is a pretty cute little...I mean Little snowman ;o).

They were are really proud of it!!

Time for snow angels....How fun!

Caleb finally found a spot to lay down...but the dogs are like what are you all doing???

A view from the other side...trying to get it with out the dogs...but that didn't work...can you count 5 angels??? And see a little snowman in there?

Dogs going crazy because someone is walking down the street...don't worry Tim's got all 4 dogs under control. Way to go Tim!!

Angel's done here comes the snowballs again!! Fun, fun, fun!

Time to go in for some Hot Chocolate and popcorn after working and playing so hard....while were were eating we decided to watch Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer!!

Yep my dogs have to keep a close watch on all the kids...they were never far from any of them, the whole time they were here ;o)

Caleb's face says how I feel....I am exhausted!!! It was a fun time had by all...but taking care of 4 little ones is a lot of work even with Tim and Tabitha here helping!!! I really think it was because I was sleeping in the bedroom and was listening all night in case one of them woke up. But they slept like babies...until 4 and then Caleb just wanted a drink...but the sippy I had wasn't spill proof so I didn't want it on the couch so I just took him to bed with us! No need to worry about intruders...with the 4 dogs we would have known about it for a mile away...although it is funny...they don't bark at the same time...it is one at a time...like they are singing a song and they each have their own part. Ha,ha,ha!!

Can't wait to do it all again! Thanks to the parents for letting them come and Thanks to the kids for being so good!!

Yahoo Sleep Over!!!

Well the night finally arrived...We got all 4 grandkids to spend the night on the same night!! How fun is that?? Here is 4 bugs all snug in a rug... What us go to sleep..... you've got to be kidding???

See what Uncle Brian brought us...we're not sleeping just yet...we've got toys to play with ;o)

Oh yeah we also got Terriebeth's and John's dogs for the sleepover...they seemed ready and willing to go to sleep once we put a blanket down for them.

Watching a movie...still not looking tired...but still snug in bed.

Getting a little tired...notice we have changed places???

One more shot of being tired...all of them at this point were doing anything they could not to fall asleep!

Not Midnight yet but all 4 have finally fallen asleep...The Third is the only one who didn't move back to where he stared...well facing the same way! Notice his feet are using his pillow ;o). I was taking it in the dark so I didn't notice that The Third's head was not in the picture.

Eight in the morning only two bug left snug in the bed...

The other two moved into Grandpa and Grandma's bed...one at 4 am and one at 6:30 am.

These two slept until 9-9:30ish

We had a great time....Tatem wanted to call mom once but I told her she was already in bed...she was fine after that. We watched a movie "The Santa Clause" boy did they have a lot of good questions....can't wait to see what they ask mom and dad. We had popcorn and hot chocolate for our late night snack! Fun! Fun! Fun!! Can't wait to do it again!!

Tim's Christmas Village

Tim's Christmas Village was a two day thing this year...but yes I forgot to take pictures of the cutting of the board....The Third, Tatem and Caleb helped a little with this but Caleb didn't like the sound of the saw.... Then I forgot to take pictures of the placing of the boards... or even the start of the Village...Tim's first thing on was the light house he wanted it up high so it could be seen by all. It is right behind the steamboat ;o) He now has the top to layers done still lots to go! Fun, Fun, Fun ;o)

Didn't I say lots to go...Look at all those boxes...if you look in the back ground there is still some on the table in the dinning room ;O0

Working on getting all the plugs in the right spot...so you only have to flip one or two switches!!!

"Why did I ever start this crazy thing?" Ha,ha,ha!! Actual he is taking a little break to talk to TJ on the phone ;o)

Getting Closer...but notice it is now dark outside...this is taking a while...not that Tim is a perfectionist....Ha,ha,ha!!!

Almost there!!! Just a few more things!!!

Finally done!! It only took eight hours. Doesn't it look great!!! Yes it takes up a lot of the living room ....but it is only for a short time and it is awesome.

I was trying to post a video of it so you can see and hear all the wonderful sounds and lights but I guess I'm not that good yet! Probably never will be ;o)

So many things....

Ok it has been busy since Thanksgiving....First we had Family Pictures...Don't we look great!!
(this isn't the one I wanted to use but I can't get it to delete so I guess I have to go with it!)
Then we had The Third's birthday!!! He turned 6!! Crazy...not sure where the all kids picture went so once again not the picture I wanted but it still is a good one!! Happy Birthday the Third!

Next was Ethan's birthday!!! He turned 5!! Wow they are getting old!! Now this is the right picture finally but not sure how TJ and Hollie got in on the picture ;o) I guess they are the next oldest after these 4. Happy Birthday Ethan!!

Then it was Hollies birthday!!! She turned....Ha,ha,ha,!! I won't tell but I don't think she would mind if I did anyway!!! Happy Birthday Hollie!!!

Which brings us to today...which is Hollies birthday and a snowy day!!! The "girls" had a blast playing out in the snow...I just had to get their picture with their cute little noses!!! Took me at least 5 tries...because they couldn't stop long enough they just had fun running and playing in the snow!! Too fun!

Merry Christmas all!!! It is almost here...Take a moment to think of a Few of your own Favorite things and the real reason for the season ;o)

This is cool!!!

Remember when my Random thought was it is a great day for Quidditch???

Well look at my grandson!!! He is an awesome seeker!! And yes we were playing it in the house just don't tell his mom and dad ;o) He is just coming in for a landing in this picture with that snitch in his hand!! Look at that face!! Yahoo!!

Tabitha's Day!!

Hello all....I just wanted to share a moment of Tabitha's day....Of course this is coming from me second hand and I am really sad to say I missed the whole thing...well sad to say we all missed the whole thing ;o(
Any way....Tabitha was headed out the door to an interview, and as she is walking across the deck seconds away from the steps...she thought wow it is wet out here, I shouldn't be wearing these heels I might .........Yep you guessed it....down she went... she had to run back in and change her whole outfit because it was wet and muddy... She is ok just a few bumps and bruises..
But she made it to her interview in time.
So I get home and all she wants to tell me is about her fall..not the interview...you got to come see this...so I go and yes I took the camera.

Yep that is her skid mark....and then she goes to on say....I can't believe you took a gouge of my picture???? So make sure you take the poll at the side of this post!!!

Random Thoughts....

Ok you all know I'm full of them....so I thought it would be fun for everyone to post one or two of their random thoughts....Hey I'll go first...Hee,hee,hee

1) I was walking to Church the other day and I was looking up at all the trees and the wonderful fall clouds, mist etc...you get the picture and I thought to myself "What a great day for a game of Quidditch" Ha,ha,ha Very Random!!!This is my favorite!!!

2) While working with Tim last Saturday....I was filling the shelf with some Little Debbie, (can't remember which one), my random thought was... are the boxes saying...."Hey I was in the front how come I have to go to the back and those just coming out of the box get to be in front...no fair!" Yep pretty random.

Can't wait to hear all of your random thoughts!
For those of you who don't have a blog or don't want to comment on here...send me your random thoughts through email ;o)

Raking and bagging leaves

Here is the yard before Tim starting raking for the second or third time this year...where is Kollie??? She really does blend in with the leaves just not when I'm making her sit for a picture...well maybe a little..did you find her in the first picture John??

Here is Daisy Mae having a great time running through them...and no she doesn't blend in...unless it is dark, Ha,ha,ha!!

Here is one grandson running away from us....go Caleb go!!! Hey he almost blends in!!

I'll go get him....Grandson #2 hot on the trail of #1..yep he almost blends in also!!

Boys come back here....off goes Dad!!! A little slow and no he doesn't blend in ;o)

Caleb and Daisy still on the run...do you think they will find them??? Ha,ha,ha Go Caleb go!!Ok time for Tim to get to the serious work...he did it all by himself this time and it took him about 8 hours...

Don't you love how green the grass is now that you can see it??? Keep raking Tim...there is still lots of leaves.

Wanted to show you he had bags of leaves over on this side also...

Daisy could hide in that pile....

Tim....poor guy I made him go stand in the road by his hard work!! It was only 67 bags....this time...he has Grampa Wildes truck full of them and has already made a trip to the dump with a load, not to mention the bags he got from the first couple of times... Looks good Tim

Come on hon....one more shot...I want to blog this!! Lindsey Lou you want to come help next time??? Hee,hee,hee!

THANKS TIM!!!