Day 67/365 ~ 2012

Hannah and Matthew don't have much time together anymore since they are both in school all day, so we had Hannah over for a play date.
They decorated sugar cookies (just sprinkling pre-packaged pillsbury sugar cookies) ~ a little treat we first did when Hannah came to visit as a little 3 year old. They still love to do this!



Earlier in the day Katie and I had a little fun in the sunshine.
Me, snapping photos.
Her, picking "flowers." (Weeds). :)

Day 66/365 ~ 2012

"Doughnuts with Dad" day at pre-school ~ a big, big day.
Kaitlin's guess at Dan's age:  "58"
Thing she likes to do best with Daddy:  "Tickles!"
Kaitlin was SO excited for this special day & had trouble when Daddy had to leave....
lots of tears.
She wore her tie that Daddy made her until bedtime.

Day 65/365 ~ 2012

An artist I am not.  But I disguised myself with a paper bag to be the "Mystery Reader" today in Matthew's class.
You should have seen the kids' faces!  So funny!
After several minutes I heard Matthew quietly say, "It's my Mom."How could he tell? 
He recognized the bag I was carrying & my ring. :)
Matthew's favorite poems from Shel Silverstein's "Where the Sidewalk Ends" were my choice. 
Silly voices & all.  (I did the reading after I removed the bag).
I should have removed prior to sitting down ~ I nearly missed the chair.  It just added to the humor.  :)
I asked Matthew if I embarrassed him.   He said no. 
I wish I could always remember the little smile on his face.
I find the less seriously I take myself, the more fun I have with the kids.
It was a really fun afternoon.

Day 64/365 ~ 2012

I often lay out Kaitlin's clothes the night before school or church.
I didn't notice until after I put her clothes out that she had already beat me to it....



Love it. 
She chose her favorite dress, a pair of tights, and of course her accessories. 
She is always well accessorized these days. :)

Day 63/365 ~ 2012

Matthew tested for his yellow belt today!
He did great!
Pictured with Master Yun who owns/runs the school.
His goal is for his students to "not get a Gold Medal in the Olympics, but get a Gold Medal in life."
This has been a great program for the boys.

Day 62/365 ~ 2012

Andrew:  "Mama, Why is the fire hydrant for sale?"

:)

Day 61/365~2012

We woke up to snow today!
The kids were really excited.
A two hour delay gave us enough time for a snowman and some hot chocolate.
(Notice Andrew lost another tooth?)