Life has been slightly less hectic the past couple weeks. We went to a physics show at the library which the kids LOVED. It included all sorts of experiments and at the end they got to use a leaf blower to pretend to be astronauts blasting off and blow bubbles into a tank of dry ice. We have still been doing playgroups on Friday. The weather should hit 100 degrees at our house for the first time all summer so the heat in the mornings haven't been too unbearable. Last Friday after playgroup, we went to to opening of the new Fun For All playground at Central Park. I even spotted one of my former students. He's a teenager now and that is just crazy to think about. Anyway the new playground is very cool and even has a splash pad. there were hot dogs, cookies, cake, snowcones and a ribbon cutting ceremony. It was hot but good. We will be going back tomorrow for the last playgroup of the summer and will enjoy it when it is less crowded (hopefully).That same day we also went to the last family movie night of the summer at church. We had pizza and watched How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. It was an interesting movie and concluded the series nicely. Other than that we've had promotion Sunday at church which means William is officially in third and Robert is officially in first grade. Hannah is starting her last year on the preschool side. How did that happen?! We had our annual churchwide pool party at Adamson Lagoon to celebrate. The kids look forward to this day all year and it did not disappoint. We are so thankful for a church that invests in families and loves Jesus too.
Andrew is walking everywhere. No more crawling, but plenty of CLIMBING. If there's a way to get on top of something, he will find it. If you see his busted up chin, know it's from multiple tumbles and will probably be a constant condition for the time being. That's not even counting all the times I catch and save him. He's turning into quite the monkey. When he isn't climbing he's getting a hold of something he probably shouldn't have. He likes his toys just fine, but forbidden things are so much more fun (or so he thinks). He's a ball of energy and a joy to be around. He has quite a few words, but distinguishing between them is a little hard sometimes. Mommy is still his favorite person. I only edge out Francis by a small margin now, and seeing him run for the door when Francis gets home gets me every time. Andrew loves taking things apart and trying to put them back together. I think he will love puzzles pretty soon. He's growing up so fast, and it is so fun to watch!
Hannah is four now as she tells everyone she meets. She loves ponies, princesses, pink, purple, blue, Pinkalicious and Fancy Nancy, skirts, dresses, unicorns, and singing. There's so much more to this smart, spunky, beautiful little girl. She's a negotiator and won't settle for less. She is kind and helpful and generally a good cleaner of her room. She has so many friends and I love to see her play and use her imagination. She can write her name, is learning to write the other letters, and is beginning to connect letters to their sounds in a meaningful way. She loves doing puzzles and solving problems. She loves being a big girl and doing her "schoolwork" while her brothers do theirs. Her vocabulary is impressive and her memory and comprehension are exceptional. She's go so many skills at her fingertips. I can't wait to see how they develop. She is starting her first year in CC in a couple weeks, and I know she'll shine!
Robert is still my best cuddler. He always knows when I need a hug and kiss. He feels strongly and deeply and says things that reflect he is in some ways mature far beyond his years. His imagination is also very present and active. Robert can tell an entertaining story any time of the day. He is reading very well and is about to make the real leap to reading novels independently. Right now he mainly sticks to graphic novels or shorter books because it is more fun and comfortable to him. He is doing well in math also. While he doesn't always want to sit down and do school, when he focuses, he hits it our of the park! His cursive is coming along as well. He can sign his name in cursive, so I call that a win (hello life skill!). He's a good organizer who also has the patience to sit and do puzzles even when I don't. He is an amazing listener. You can tell him almost anything and he will retain it. I can't believe he'll be 6 next month. I can't wait to see what the coming year holds!
William will be 8 in a few days. He is such a critical thinker and wants to know the how and why of everything. When he thinks I'm wrong, he challenges me (though he's gotten better about doing it respectfully). I'm coming to enjoy our more grown-up type chats. It's wonderful that he lets me into his world and how he thinks. He's not too cool for me yet, and I'll take it as long as it lasts. He will still hold my hand and hug me without a second thought. He still devours books. He read at least 4 books and a novel and a half yesterday after we got home from the library. He's starting to clue in when to listen before you speak, but is always eager to share what he knows. He's a great big brother most of the time and a ring leader to most of the mischief. He is also not one who loves to sit down for school, but does it with excellence when asked. William is good at weighing the cost to benefit before doing an action which has been interesting to watch recently. He's also good at trying to negotiate rewards for completed tasks (and sometimes succeeds). He's gotten in 4 of his adult teeth now and looks so much older. He is just brilliant. Happy almost birthday, William.
Lest you think our family is perfect, I feel like I need to point out that it isn't. Some days are rough, others are impossible, and some are amazing. I generally choose to remember the amazing and let the rest fall away as a place for room to grow. I am not perfect and I am humbly reminded of that daily (sometimes hourly). It's easy to get caught up in what is lacking, so I refuse to do that here. If you are reading this far, know that the grass is not always greener over here, but I do have a loving Savior who gives me grace and hope each day. I'd love to talk with you about that.
Till next time!
Thursday, August 8, 2019
Friday, July 26, 2019
July 26, 2018
Lots going on around here. Last week was busy! Hannah had ballet camp Monday through Thursday with many of her friends. They dance, made crafts, played games, had a tea party and fun snacks and did so much more! It was seriously adorable to pick her up after an afternoon of fun and hear about her day. She can't wait for next year. We also had Hannah's friend Hadassah over on Monday, Bible Study Tuesday morning, time with friends at the library with a story teller, and then the second Summer Fun Days on Thursday. Whew! Friday we went to playgroup in the morning and family movie night at church that evening. Never a dull moment around here, but I wouldn't have it any other way!
Saturday we went to Houston to celebrate my mother-in-law's birthday at Cyndy's house. We went swimming, did water balloons, had cousin time and had dinner. Cyndy did a wonderful job decorating! The kids were sad to go when the time came, which is always the sign of a great time. We gave my MIL updated canvases of each of the kids, so her staircase is getting a picture upgrade!
This week we had our last Bible Study of the summer on Tuesday. I studied 1 Corinthians this summer; it was both good and challenging.
Wednesday was Hannah's 4th birthday! I can't even believe that is true. We started off the morning having a party with friends at our church playground complete with cookie cake. When Francis got home, she got to open a present from us and little things from her brothers. We had dinner at Hannah's choice: Golden Corral. Everyone ate their fill and the staff even sang to Hannah. We came home and let Hannah blow out some candles (we were already full of dessert), before letting her play with her new things. She said it was the best birthday and I'm so glad. Hannah is smart, spunky, sweet and sassy. She can write her name, count, communicate well, and is a delight to our family. I look forward to what the next year holds! Happy birthday Hannah!
Thursday was the last Summer Fun Day and today we have already had playgroup. I've got a million things left on my to-do list today in addition to playing with the kids and doing school, so I'm going to have to leave this post short.
Till next time!
Saturday we went to Houston to celebrate my mother-in-law's birthday at Cyndy's house. We went swimming, did water balloons, had cousin time and had dinner. Cyndy did a wonderful job decorating! The kids were sad to go when the time came, which is always the sign of a great time. We gave my MIL updated canvases of each of the kids, so her staircase is getting a picture upgrade!
This week we had our last Bible Study of the summer on Tuesday. I studied 1 Corinthians this summer; it was both good and challenging.
Wednesday was Hannah's 4th birthday! I can't even believe that is true. We started off the morning having a party with friends at our church playground complete with cookie cake. When Francis got home, she got to open a present from us and little things from her brothers. We had dinner at Hannah's choice: Golden Corral. Everyone ate their fill and the staff even sang to Hannah. We came home and let Hannah blow out some candles (we were already full of dessert), before letting her play with her new things. She said it was the best birthday and I'm so glad. Hannah is smart, spunky, sweet and sassy. She can write her name, count, communicate well, and is a delight to our family. I look forward to what the next year holds! Happy birthday Hannah!
Thursday was the last Summer Fun Day and today we have already had playgroup. I've got a million things left on my to-do list today in addition to playing with the kids and doing school, so I'm going to have to leave this post short.
Till next time!
Friday, July 12, 2019
July 12, 2019
Two Fridays ago, the kids and I left for a 10 day stint in Dallas. Francis came for both weekends and the 4th, but had to be home for work Monday through Wednesday. The kids and I got to my parents' house around lunch and spent much of the rest of the day swimming in the pool. (This was an ongoing activity throughout the trip.) All the kids had passed swim lessons, but Robert had yet to try to swim without holding onto the side of the pool (the instructors held onto him or gave him a kick-board to practice strokes). Well, I told him to jump in from the side and swim to me. He was nervous, but went for it, and he made it! So we tried again and again, each time a little longer. Before he knew it, Robert had made it across the pool. Since then, there's been no going back. I'm so happy for him and he loves that he has graduated from the need to use a floatie.
Saturday was busy. Francis (who came Friday evening), the kids, my parents, Danielle, Kevin, Christian and her kids all went to a celebration in downtown Wylie. They had activities for the kids (including horseback riding, much to Hannah's delight), music, food and bounce houses. We stayed until after lunch, then hung out in my parents (where the big boys played video games) and ended the evening with Alexandra sleeping over and watching fireworks from my parents' yard.
Sunday we got up for church and in the afternoon we went swimming and took family photos. The clouds (and Hannah) were only somewhat cooperative, but we managed to get a few good pictures.
Monday Christian had to work, so Danielle, Kevin and I took all 8 kids (Christian's and mine) to the Dallas zoo. It was actually really fun! William loves the gators, Andrew had a particular affinity for the apes, Hannah loves all the stature and Robert loved the animatronic dinosaurs (I don't know why they are there either. We even managed to get everyone fed and left right at nap time. After another evening of swimming, we got up Tuesday morning and all (kids, sisters, Kevin and my mom) went and did the Crayola experience. We learned how crayons are made, created artwork of various kinds, played with the huge screens, made our own crayon and played in the playscape. My kids could have spent all day there, but we finally left to have lunch with Papa and play at the mall playground. We ended the day back at my parents to swim.
Wednesday was more low key. Cousins came over and the whole crew (minus Francis and Chad) enjoyed the nice weather outside playing and swimming. That day I packed up all my stuff (and the dogs and moved over to my in-law's house. Andrew and Robert (who wanted some quiet time) stayed with Nana and Grandad while Hannah, William and I got to march in the Sachse parade with my mother. Danielle, Kevin, William, a few others and I walked the whole route passing out candy and necklaces while Hannah rode in a convertible waving with my mom (something Princess Hannah was born to do...she told me afterward she wants to grow up to be a princess at Disney World) and my dad drove his decorated truck behind which held all the candy. It was really fun! I was amazed by how much William walked. He's a trooper!
Thursday was the 4th of July. We (Francis returned the night before) got up early and staked our claim on the Plano parade route with my parents, the Drakes, the Aguilars, my in-laws and us (aka our whole family minus the Boergers). Danielle's friend Erin also joined us. The parade was a good length and the kids got a lot of candy. We then went and had BBQ at my parents' house, followed by Hannah's 4th birthday party. She really wanted her party on the 4th so we could swim and have a snowball fight (a tradition at our house). We had cake, opened presents, swam, snowball fought and before we knew it, it was time to head to fireworks. The parking lot with out traditional spot was closed off (Boo!) but we found a spot and didn't let it spoil our fireworks enjoyment. Overall it was a perfect 4th and even the weather cooperated!
Friday was Danielle's birthday. After meeting up with a childhood friend for breakfast (Candace), Hannah and I joined Danielle, Kevin and my parents at Studio Movie Grill for lunch and to see Aladdin. It was so cute. We Francis and the boys at my parents house for, you guessed it, swimming, games and eventually Chick-fil-a dinner. Francis and I then dropped off the kids at my in-laws (thank you!). The two of us met up with Danielle, Kevin, Christian, Erin, Sierra and my parents to do an Escape Room. I had never done one before. This one was themed Stranger Things--a show which I have not seen. I decided to read the synopsis in the parking lot before going in, and I'm glad I did so I could appreciate the references. We escaped with 17 minutes to spare (out of an hour). It was fun but stressful for me, haha.
Saturday we had Andrew's first birthday party. The family in town all showed up, and we swam, had cake, did a pinata, had a delicious hamburger lunch and even played some board games. Andrew was not a huge fan of his smash cake. He smooshed it around like playdough, then pushed it off the high chair tray. He loved the swimming. He hung out in the pool with Nana until he fell asleep. He's a water baby; that's for sure. He's grown so much over the past year. He is walking more than crawling all of a sudden (since like Monday) and he is communicating more, playing more interactively and still constantly discovering. I cannot wait to see what the next year holds!
Sunday we went to my in-law's church, had lunch at Arby's and headed home. We were ready to be in our own beds again, but it was a truly special trip. The week of the 4th is generally my favorite week of the year and it did not disappoint.
This week we've still been busy, but less so. Monday I had to take Lucy to the vet. She's ok, but goodness it was expensive and stinky. Tuesday we had Bible Study in the morning and Cow Appreciation night at chick-fil-a. All 6 of us dressed up in masks and got a free meal (we had a couple extra coupons to make that happen)! Wednesday we did some pictures in the morning and the headed off to the library for Star Wars Day there. They had all sorts of activities (pin the bun on Princess Leia, Star Wars bing, light saber training, Darth Vader blasting, etc), music and people in costume. My kids' pictures ended up in the paper as they used their sabers to pop bubbles! Thursday was the fist Summer Fun Days. William and Robert did "Fear (is not a) Factor" at church and Hannah and Andrew did "cooking through the Bible" all morning while I caught up on errands and things at home (like making the kids' school year book). I even got to have lunch date with Francis where our meal was, get this, free! Two free meals in one week. That's crazy talk. Today we had a morning playdate at McDonald's and we are about to do school. The kids enjoyed a 10 day hiatus from school, but I know they also enjoy the routine.
I guess that's all for now. Till Next time!
Saturday was busy. Francis (who came Friday evening), the kids, my parents, Danielle, Kevin, Christian and her kids all went to a celebration in downtown Wylie. They had activities for the kids (including horseback riding, much to Hannah's delight), music, food and bounce houses. We stayed until after lunch, then hung out in my parents (where the big boys played video games) and ended the evening with Alexandra sleeping over and watching fireworks from my parents' yard.
Sunday we got up for church and in the afternoon we went swimming and took family photos. The clouds (and Hannah) were only somewhat cooperative, but we managed to get a few good pictures.
Monday Christian had to work, so Danielle, Kevin and I took all 8 kids (Christian's and mine) to the Dallas zoo. It was actually really fun! William loves the gators, Andrew had a particular affinity for the apes, Hannah loves all the stature and Robert loved the animatronic dinosaurs (I don't know why they are there either. We even managed to get everyone fed and left right at nap time. After another evening of swimming, we got up Tuesday morning and all (kids, sisters, Kevin and my mom) went and did the Crayola experience. We learned how crayons are made, created artwork of various kinds, played with the huge screens, made our own crayon and played in the playscape. My kids could have spent all day there, but we finally left to have lunch with Papa and play at the mall playground. We ended the day back at my parents to swim.
Wednesday was more low key. Cousins came over and the whole crew (minus Francis and Chad) enjoyed the nice weather outside playing and swimming. That day I packed up all my stuff (and the dogs and moved over to my in-law's house. Andrew and Robert (who wanted some quiet time) stayed with Nana and Grandad while Hannah, William and I got to march in the Sachse parade with my mother. Danielle, Kevin, William, a few others and I walked the whole route passing out candy and necklaces while Hannah rode in a convertible waving with my mom (something Princess Hannah was born to do...she told me afterward she wants to grow up to be a princess at Disney World) and my dad drove his decorated truck behind which held all the candy. It was really fun! I was amazed by how much William walked. He's a trooper!
Thursday was the 4th of July. We (Francis returned the night before) got up early and staked our claim on the Plano parade route with my parents, the Drakes, the Aguilars, my in-laws and us (aka our whole family minus the Boergers). Danielle's friend Erin also joined us. The parade was a good length and the kids got a lot of candy. We then went and had BBQ at my parents' house, followed by Hannah's 4th birthday party. She really wanted her party on the 4th so we could swim and have a snowball fight (a tradition at our house). We had cake, opened presents, swam, snowball fought and before we knew it, it was time to head to fireworks. The parking lot with out traditional spot was closed off (Boo!) but we found a spot and didn't let it spoil our fireworks enjoyment. Overall it was a perfect 4th and even the weather cooperated!
Friday was Danielle's birthday. After meeting up with a childhood friend for breakfast (Candace), Hannah and I joined Danielle, Kevin and my parents at Studio Movie Grill for lunch and to see Aladdin. It was so cute. We Francis and the boys at my parents house for, you guessed it, swimming, games and eventually Chick-fil-a dinner. Francis and I then dropped off the kids at my in-laws (thank you!). The two of us met up with Danielle, Kevin, Christian, Erin, Sierra and my parents to do an Escape Room. I had never done one before. This one was themed Stranger Things--a show which I have not seen. I decided to read the synopsis in the parking lot before going in, and I'm glad I did so I could appreciate the references. We escaped with 17 minutes to spare (out of an hour). It was fun but stressful for me, haha.
Saturday we had Andrew's first birthday party. The family in town all showed up, and we swam, had cake, did a pinata, had a delicious hamburger lunch and even played some board games. Andrew was not a huge fan of his smash cake. He smooshed it around like playdough, then pushed it off the high chair tray. He loved the swimming. He hung out in the pool with Nana until he fell asleep. He's a water baby; that's for sure. He's grown so much over the past year. He is walking more than crawling all of a sudden (since like Monday) and he is communicating more, playing more interactively and still constantly discovering. I cannot wait to see what the next year holds!
Sunday we went to my in-law's church, had lunch at Arby's and headed home. We were ready to be in our own beds again, but it was a truly special trip. The week of the 4th is generally my favorite week of the year and it did not disappoint.
This week we've still been busy, but less so. Monday I had to take Lucy to the vet. She's ok, but goodness it was expensive and stinky. Tuesday we had Bible Study in the morning and Cow Appreciation night at chick-fil-a. All 6 of us dressed up in masks and got a free meal (we had a couple extra coupons to make that happen)! Wednesday we did some pictures in the morning and the headed off to the library for Star Wars Day there. They had all sorts of activities (pin the bun on Princess Leia, Star Wars bing, light saber training, Darth Vader blasting, etc), music and people in costume. My kids' pictures ended up in the paper as they used their sabers to pop bubbles! Thursday was the fist Summer Fun Days. William and Robert did "Fear (is not a) Factor" at church and Hannah and Andrew did "cooking through the Bible" all morning while I caught up on errands and things at home (like making the kids' school year book). I even got to have lunch date with Francis where our meal was, get this, free! Two free meals in one week. That's crazy talk. Today we had a morning playdate at McDonald's and we are about to do school. The kids enjoyed a 10 day hiatus from school, but I know they also enjoy the routine.
I guess that's all for now. Till Next time!
Thursday, June 27, 2019
June 27, 2019
My last baby turned ONE on Saturday. I can't believe it. We celebrated first on Friday with friends at a splash pad with Shipley's donuts and a ton of water play. The donuts were great, and I'm now very popular with my kids' friends. Andrew loved the fountains and didn't seem to mind being sprayed in the face. Friday evening we went to movie night at church with pizza and popcorn. We watched How to Train you Dragon. It was a good last day as and 11 month old for Andrew.
Saturday we were up early, had breakfast and went to see Toy Story 4. Andrew slept through the first half, then woke up to eat popcorn and then hung out with Francis along the back side wall of the theater near the exit. He was very good as was the movie. We had lunch at one of Andre's favorite places: chick-fil-a. After eating, he got to go in the play area for the first time. He had a blast even though he didn't climb very high (to my relief). His siblings thought it was the best time and cheered him on. We went home for an afternoon rest and regroup. For Andrew's birthday dinner we went to a new baked pizza place in town (Howdy's) and he got a free shake that we were all able to share. We came home, sang, and had a (little) ice cream and cake. Andrew was a little confused at first, but after I had him taste the icing, he was all in! Over all it was a great first birthday. As I held him before he went to sleep, I thought back to how hard that day he was born had been. The following week was even harder and we've had trouble since then, but it's all been worth it. he is worth it and I'm so glad he is part of our family. We love you Andrew!
This week is the second week of swim lessons so our evenings have been spent at the pool. The kids have been learning and tonight they get to show that off and have some fun. In the mornings we have been home some with the exception of Bible Study Tuesday and a trip to the library on Wednesday. Last Wednesday they had a famous story teller come and do stories. This Wednesday they had the inflatable planetarium from Houston come so the kids could learn about constellations. My kids can now find many constellations, name them and find the north star.
Yesterday afternoon Andrew had his one year well check. He is 32 inches (which is even more off the charts long than he already was) with a big beautiful head that matches. He is just shy of 22 lbs and is just above average. So he's long an lean. He's met and exceeded all of his milestones. When the nurse asked is he was able to stand independently, he actually stood up and tried to walk off the exam table right on cue. He's talking quite a bit and lets his opinion about everything be known. He's currently contemplating how to climb out of the baby swing instead of taking a rest which he needs. If he would sleep better and drink out of a cup (he eats like a champ), we'd be batting 1000. I can't wait to see what this next year holds. I have a feeling there will be a lot of adventure.
We are coming up on my favorite week of the year: 4th of July week! The kids and I (and Francis for a few days too) will be up in Dallas playing with family. Please pray for safe travels and good weather.
Till next time!
Saturday we were up early, had breakfast and went to see Toy Story 4. Andrew slept through the first half, then woke up to eat popcorn and then hung out with Francis along the back side wall of the theater near the exit. He was very good as was the movie. We had lunch at one of Andre's favorite places: chick-fil-a. After eating, he got to go in the play area for the first time. He had a blast even though he didn't climb very high (to my relief). His siblings thought it was the best time and cheered him on. We went home for an afternoon rest and regroup. For Andrew's birthday dinner we went to a new baked pizza place in town (Howdy's) and he got a free shake that we were all able to share. We came home, sang, and had a (little) ice cream and cake. Andrew was a little confused at first, but after I had him taste the icing, he was all in! Over all it was a great first birthday. As I held him before he went to sleep, I thought back to how hard that day he was born had been. The following week was even harder and we've had trouble since then, but it's all been worth it. he is worth it and I'm so glad he is part of our family. We love you Andrew!
This week is the second week of swim lessons so our evenings have been spent at the pool. The kids have been learning and tonight they get to show that off and have some fun. In the mornings we have been home some with the exception of Bible Study Tuesday and a trip to the library on Wednesday. Last Wednesday they had a famous story teller come and do stories. This Wednesday they had the inflatable planetarium from Houston come so the kids could learn about constellations. My kids can now find many constellations, name them and find the north star.
Yesterday afternoon Andrew had his one year well check. He is 32 inches (which is even more off the charts long than he already was) with a big beautiful head that matches. He is just shy of 22 lbs and is just above average. So he's long an lean. He's met and exceeded all of his milestones. When the nurse asked is he was able to stand independently, he actually stood up and tried to walk off the exam table right on cue. He's talking quite a bit and lets his opinion about everything be known. He's currently contemplating how to climb out of the baby swing instead of taking a rest which he needs. If he would sleep better and drink out of a cup (he eats like a champ), we'd be batting 1000. I can't wait to see what this next year holds. I have a feeling there will be a lot of adventure.
We are coming up on my favorite week of the year: 4th of July week! The kids and I (and Francis for a few days too) will be up in Dallas playing with family. Please pray for safe travels and good weather.
Till next time!
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
June 19, 2019
We've been back from Canada almost a week and have been resting, resetting and trying to get back on schedule (with the addition of swim lessons at 7pm..what was I thinking!?).
Friday before last, the kids and I headed to Dallas in the morning and met the whole Noble clan at Grapevine Mills Mall. It had been far too long wince we've seen them and the 4 hours there playing and having lunch were not near long enough. The kids got some cousin time and we even managed a group picture before the kids and I had to head on. We drove over to the airport around 3 and met my in-laws who helped me get unpacked, bags checked and get through security. We were joined a short while later by Francis, but, much to our dismay, Cyndy, Chris, Abby and Jackson just barely missed joining us on our flight (their connection was delayed). The 8 of us made it into Canada and finally in to bed at our hotel around 2 am. It was a long day, but we made it!
Saturday we got up and had breakfast with some of the extended Phillips and Cotnoir family (while the Cotnoirs are not technically related to Francis, they are Francis's cousins' cousins...so close enough!). It was s fun breakfast and everyone did years of catching up. Andrew got to meed Nana Phillips for the first time. He gave her a huge toothy smile and I got a few photos as they got acquainted. He even let Nana Phillips hold him! Finally after breakfast/brunch, some of us headed back to the hotel for a nap (ok I napped!) and then we got a snack and headed to Nana's house to play before the birthday party. More family time, and the kids finally got to play the games in Aunt Melo and Uncle Vic's basement (they'd been talking about it for months). They have air hockey, pinball, Foosball, pool and a few other things down there that entertained my big kids for hours. Finally we headed to Nana's 90th Birthday Party! All of her 4 kids and 10 great-grandkids were there and all but 2 great grandkids (and one spouse) were in attendance. We were a large and jolly group! We did get a picture of Nana with her great grand kids. It was the first time they were all together and ranged from 8 to 3 months. It was a special time. We ate and then returned to the house for cake and presents. Nana talked about her life and what God has done in it. I'm not sure there was a dry eye when she was done. She is such a special lady. Thank you God for her!
Sunday morning we were up again and went to the church where Francis grew up and where some of his family still attends. The church is French-speaking so I got to use my (somewhat limited) skills and the boys did great with the French they have been practicing. They tried to sing along in church and William kept pointing out words he knew. The three bigs decided to go to class when the children were dismissed. I was a little hesitant, but they did great and could even tell me the story that they heard in class. Thankfully at least one teacher in each class knew English, but the class itself was in French. The kids didn't seem to mind and came out all smiles. Made my heart so happy! We also got a picture with a podium the kids' great great grandfather built for the church. That was a pretty cool find! Francis had to go home in the afternoon, so his stay in Canada was short but sweet. He was missed, but needed to get to work on Monday. After church and lunch at St. Huberts (where the kids love the clown ice cream), we went to Nana's (and Aunt Melo and Uncle Vic's) for a swim and a BBQ. It was a good, relaxing evening.
Monday the kids and I were up again and off with my in-laws, Cyndy, Chris, Abby, the Lawlers, and some of the Herons over to Upper Canada Village in Ontario. Outside were the grave markers of the kids' great great great great great grandparents who were the ones who left Pennsylvania and moved to Canada around the war of 1812. It was a cool day learning about life circa 1850. Robert loved the old bakery, William loved the blacksmith, Hannah loved the houses and horses and Andrew just wanted to explore. We got to eat all together in an old hotel turned restaurant. It was the highlight of the day for me as I could almost place myself there while eating "period food" (or an attempt at it). Monday was Nana Phillips's actual birthday so we all went back to have dinner with her and just enjoy her company. It we lived closer, I think we would definitely do it more often.
Tuesday after breakfast, we explored old town Montreal and the port. The big kids and grandad, Cyndy and Chris climbed and ziplined over a huge pirate ship, while Nana, Hannah, Andrew and I rode the carousel and played in the jump houses. Uncle Jim joined us a for a while and we had a nice chat. In the late afternoon we walked around old town and ended up in front of Notre Dame. They had horse carriages, so Hannah, William, Robert, Nana and I took one around. After a short while, it dawn on Hannah that we were riding in a carriage like a princess and her smile got so big I though her face might break. the kids even got to feed the horse (names Princess) a carrot at the end). We ate at a swanky restaurant before heading back and finally getting in bed before 10 pm.
Wednesday morning we were in no hurry to get up. The Boergers had headed home (as had all the other travellers) so it was just me, the kids and my in-laws. We ate breakfast at the hotel, made a trip to Toys R Us (they still have them in Canada!) for the kids to spend the birthday money from Nana Phillps and then spent the rest of the morning and afternoon with Nana Phillips. It was a sweet time and hard to say goodbye. Andrew even showed off his walking skills! We had dinner at St. Huberts and got to bed early knowing a long day lay ahead.
Thursday we got up at 5:30 and packed into the car to head to the airport. We made it in plenty of time and even though our flight was an hour and a half delayed, we still made our connection and got to Dallas that evening. The kids and I were all exhausted, so rather than driving home, we stayed at Nana and Grandad's and headed back home Friday morning.
So there's our trip in a nutshell. We had a wonderful time and made so many memories. We can't wait to go back.
Friday evening we had our Life Group's pool party. My kids are becoming quite the fish! Sunday was Father's Day. The kids made Francis pictures and he got a special board book from Andrew (all the kids have a "daddy and me" picture book I've written and had made). He also got Les Miserables in French. We went to church, had lunch at BJs, had a quiet afternoon and then had family movie night where I made Francis's favorite: homemade Lasagna. We watched Ralph Breaks the Internet.
This week we started swim lessons. The kids are in Level 2, 1, preschool and parent/child respectively. I can't wait to see what they learn. Other than that, Summer activities are in full swing. We had started Summer bible study on Tuesdays, library generally on Wednesdays and playgroup on Fridays. I'm trying to soak in the moments. I know September will be here all too soon.
Till next time!
Friday before last, the kids and I headed to Dallas in the morning and met the whole Noble clan at Grapevine Mills Mall. It had been far too long wince we've seen them and the 4 hours there playing and having lunch were not near long enough. The kids got some cousin time and we even managed a group picture before the kids and I had to head on. We drove over to the airport around 3 and met my in-laws who helped me get unpacked, bags checked and get through security. We were joined a short while later by Francis, but, much to our dismay, Cyndy, Chris, Abby and Jackson just barely missed joining us on our flight (their connection was delayed). The 8 of us made it into Canada and finally in to bed at our hotel around 2 am. It was a long day, but we made it!
Saturday we got up and had breakfast with some of the extended Phillips and Cotnoir family (while the Cotnoirs are not technically related to Francis, they are Francis's cousins' cousins...so close enough!). It was s fun breakfast and everyone did years of catching up. Andrew got to meed Nana Phillips for the first time. He gave her a huge toothy smile and I got a few photos as they got acquainted. He even let Nana Phillips hold him! Finally after breakfast/brunch, some of us headed back to the hotel for a nap (ok I napped!) and then we got a snack and headed to Nana's house to play before the birthday party. More family time, and the kids finally got to play the games in Aunt Melo and Uncle Vic's basement (they'd been talking about it for months). They have air hockey, pinball, Foosball, pool and a few other things down there that entertained my big kids for hours. Finally we headed to Nana's 90th Birthday Party! All of her 4 kids and 10 great-grandkids were there and all but 2 great grandkids (and one spouse) were in attendance. We were a large and jolly group! We did get a picture of Nana with her great grand kids. It was the first time they were all together and ranged from 8 to 3 months. It was a special time. We ate and then returned to the house for cake and presents. Nana talked about her life and what God has done in it. I'm not sure there was a dry eye when she was done. She is such a special lady. Thank you God for her!
Sunday morning we were up again and went to the church where Francis grew up and where some of his family still attends. The church is French-speaking so I got to use my (somewhat limited) skills and the boys did great with the French they have been practicing. They tried to sing along in church and William kept pointing out words he knew. The three bigs decided to go to class when the children were dismissed. I was a little hesitant, but they did great and could even tell me the story that they heard in class. Thankfully at least one teacher in each class knew English, but the class itself was in French. The kids didn't seem to mind and came out all smiles. Made my heart so happy! We also got a picture with a podium the kids' great great grandfather built for the church. That was a pretty cool find! Francis had to go home in the afternoon, so his stay in Canada was short but sweet. He was missed, but needed to get to work on Monday. After church and lunch at St. Huberts (where the kids love the clown ice cream), we went to Nana's (and Aunt Melo and Uncle Vic's) for a swim and a BBQ. It was a good, relaxing evening.
Monday the kids and I were up again and off with my in-laws, Cyndy, Chris, Abby, the Lawlers, and some of the Herons over to Upper Canada Village in Ontario. Outside were the grave markers of the kids' great great great great great grandparents who were the ones who left Pennsylvania and moved to Canada around the war of 1812. It was a cool day learning about life circa 1850. Robert loved the old bakery, William loved the blacksmith, Hannah loved the houses and horses and Andrew just wanted to explore. We got to eat all together in an old hotel turned restaurant. It was the highlight of the day for me as I could almost place myself there while eating "period food" (or an attempt at it). Monday was Nana Phillips's actual birthday so we all went back to have dinner with her and just enjoy her company. It we lived closer, I think we would definitely do it more often.
Tuesday after breakfast, we explored old town Montreal and the port. The big kids and grandad, Cyndy and Chris climbed and ziplined over a huge pirate ship, while Nana, Hannah, Andrew and I rode the carousel and played in the jump houses. Uncle Jim joined us a for a while and we had a nice chat. In the late afternoon we walked around old town and ended up in front of Notre Dame. They had horse carriages, so Hannah, William, Robert, Nana and I took one around. After a short while, it dawn on Hannah that we were riding in a carriage like a princess and her smile got so big I though her face might break. the kids even got to feed the horse (names Princess) a carrot at the end). We ate at a swanky restaurant before heading back and finally getting in bed before 10 pm.
Wednesday morning we were in no hurry to get up. The Boergers had headed home (as had all the other travellers) so it was just me, the kids and my in-laws. We ate breakfast at the hotel, made a trip to Toys R Us (they still have them in Canada!) for the kids to spend the birthday money from Nana Phillps and then spent the rest of the morning and afternoon with Nana Phillips. It was a sweet time and hard to say goodbye. Andrew even showed off his walking skills! We had dinner at St. Huberts and got to bed early knowing a long day lay ahead.
Thursday we got up at 5:30 and packed into the car to head to the airport. We made it in plenty of time and even though our flight was an hour and a half delayed, we still made our connection and got to Dallas that evening. The kids and I were all exhausted, so rather than driving home, we stayed at Nana and Grandad's and headed back home Friday morning.
So there's our trip in a nutshell. We had a wonderful time and made so many memories. We can't wait to go back.
Friday evening we had our Life Group's pool party. My kids are becoming quite the fish! Sunday was Father's Day. The kids made Francis pictures and he got a special board book from Andrew (all the kids have a "daddy and me" picture book I've written and had made). He also got Les Miserables in French. We went to church, had lunch at BJs, had a quiet afternoon and then had family movie night where I made Francis's favorite: homemade Lasagna. We watched Ralph Breaks the Internet.
This week we started swim lessons. The kids are in Level 2, 1, preschool and parent/child respectively. I can't wait to see what they learn. Other than that, Summer activities are in full swing. We had started Summer bible study on Tuesdays, library generally on Wednesdays and playgroup on Fridays. I'm trying to soak in the moments. I know September will be here all too soon.
Till next time!
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
June 4, 2019
How is it June? The last month has flown by. Andrew has turned 11 months and is standing/walking nearly as much as he crawls, unless he is in a hurry, then he bear crawls at lightning speed. Someone didn't believe me, but when they walked away, Andrew decided to catch up to them and managed to trip them. Whoops! Andrew is communicating more and more with his favorite words being mama, dada, more, bruh (brother or sister) and bye. He wants to be big so bad and climbs on everything in sight. He has bruises all over from failed or sometimes successful attempts to complete his own daring deeds. He's so busy and active! He never stops moving, even in his sleep. One smile and my heart melts, though. He's my little guy and I love him so much!
Let's see. Mother's Day weekend was good. My in-laws came in on Saturday to see the boys play soccer. After the games Nana and I got to see Hannah's ballet dress rehearsal. I guess I hadn't prepared Hannah well (and she wasn't very happy anyway) because she just stood on stage and gave the meanest look with her arms crossed. Oh well. After rehearsal she promised to do better for the actual show. That night my in-laws watched the kids so Francis and I could have a date night and go see Avengers Endgame. We seldom get dates so this waspretty special! Sunday, We drove down to Houston to see my niece get baptized! I hope I have the joy and privilege to see each of my nieces and nephews (as well as my own children) get baptized because they have found the truth and hope in Jesus.
We got to visit the new Aggieland Safari with the Williams family back in mid-May. It is a drive thru Safari where you can feed and interact with animals as well as an area that is like a more traditional zoo. It was so very fun! It started off with me getting bitten by an ostrich across my face (he wanted the feed I was not giving him), and being stared down by a donkey (I finally had to inch my car around him), but memories and much laughter were made. Hannah liked the giraffes, Robert and William both liked feeding all the exotic animals, and Andrew loved the birds. I hope we can go back soon!
May was also my month to do dates with the kids. I took both boys to Chick-fil-a for Mother-Son date Knight. We had professional photos, ate good food, made craft swords and shields, got balloon creations, met the Chick-fil-a cow, heard live music and got cake pops! Afterward the boys and I went to a park to play before heading home. I took Hannah to Chuck E. Cheese. That girl got her money's worth! She played the coin type games and got 1,000 tickets!! She took a while deciding what she wanted (the opportunities seemed endless), but she got a headband, foam hammer, candy, ball and a couple other little things. It was a great evening and Hannah has worn the unicorn headband almost every day since!
Memorial Day weekend was a big one for us. Leading up to it we had Practicum (where the kids went to play camp and Geodraw camp and I had training) and Saturday was both practicum and the last soccer game for both boys. Fortunately both events were at Central (our church) so I was able to slip out and go see the boys play. After the games they had inflatables, free sno cones and pizza as well as an awards ceremony and a soccer ball for each kid. William got a medal for "effort" and Robert got one for "shooting". I was very glad for the snocones because it was hot out there! It was a good season and the boys learned a lot. Sunday was an extremely busy day. We went to church, left after service and picked up food, and then got Hannah dressed for her recital. We arrived at around the same time as Nana and Grandad and got amazing seats. I was so nervous, but we practiced and she came out and did ballet like a pro. I cried happy tears. After the show, we said goodbye to Nana and Grandad and got in the car. Then we drove for two hours. We kept expecting the kids to ask where we were going, but they didn't. We finally stopped to have dinner at an unfamiliar Jason's Deli. We pointed out the window at all the sights and still got no questions about our location. As we were climbing back into the car, we asked the kids how long they thought we had been driving. They guessed between 20 minutes to an hour (each kid's guess was different). We told them we were in San Marcos and had been driving for 2 hours!! They looked confused and got even more confused when we said we were staying in a hotel that night. Then they got super excited (they love hotels). Then we dropped the big news. The next day we were going to spend the day at Sea World in San Antonio! Francis and I were greeted with hugs and thank yous and William went to check when I said the bags were all packed. We never surprise our kids like this so they never saw it coming!
After a fun night in the hotel (where all three big kids insisted on sleeping on the pull out couch instead of the two queen beds), we headed to Sea World. We had an epic day that I think they will always remember. If they wanted to do it, we did it. On top of this, someone gave us their (mostly unused) food punch card as they were leaving the park (it was the annual food fest) so we got a ton of free food from all over the world to sample too. It really couldn't have been any better unless there were more hours in the day.
We have started up Summer play group and had a good crowd last week. I've missed seeing all these ladies outside of church! We went to a splash pad and let the kids play while we chatted.
Sports camp is this week for William and Robert (and Francis who is volunteering). They've been having a great time. Hannah was feeling a little left out so last night she, Andrew and I went Golden Corral. Kids under 4 eat free and so I only had to pay for me! Hannah particularly loved the chocolate fountain where she could dip strawberries, and Andrew loved all. the. food. He probably ate his entire weight in food. It was pretty decent food and I got steak, so no complaints here!
That's all for now. I've got to get packing for our upcoming trip to Canada! Au revoir (that's me brushing up on my French)!
Let's see. Mother's Day weekend was good. My in-laws came in on Saturday to see the boys play soccer. After the games Nana and I got to see Hannah's ballet dress rehearsal. I guess I hadn't prepared Hannah well (and she wasn't very happy anyway) because she just stood on stage and gave the meanest look with her arms crossed. Oh well. After rehearsal she promised to do better for the actual show. That night my in-laws watched the kids so Francis and I could have a date night and go see Avengers Endgame. We seldom get dates so this waspretty special! Sunday, We drove down to Houston to see my niece get baptized! I hope I have the joy and privilege to see each of my nieces and nephews (as well as my own children) get baptized because they have found the truth and hope in Jesus.
We got to visit the new Aggieland Safari with the Williams family back in mid-May. It is a drive thru Safari where you can feed and interact with animals as well as an area that is like a more traditional zoo. It was so very fun! It started off with me getting bitten by an ostrich across my face (he wanted the feed I was not giving him), and being stared down by a donkey (I finally had to inch my car around him), but memories and much laughter were made. Hannah liked the giraffes, Robert and William both liked feeding all the exotic animals, and Andrew loved the birds. I hope we can go back soon!
May was also my month to do dates with the kids. I took both boys to Chick-fil-a for Mother-Son date Knight. We had professional photos, ate good food, made craft swords and shields, got balloon creations, met the Chick-fil-a cow, heard live music and got cake pops! Afterward the boys and I went to a park to play before heading home. I took Hannah to Chuck E. Cheese. That girl got her money's worth! She played the coin type games and got 1,000 tickets!! She took a while deciding what she wanted (the opportunities seemed endless), but she got a headband, foam hammer, candy, ball and a couple other little things. It was a great evening and Hannah has worn the unicorn headband almost every day since!
Memorial Day weekend was a big one for us. Leading up to it we had Practicum (where the kids went to play camp and Geodraw camp and I had training) and Saturday was both practicum and the last soccer game for both boys. Fortunately both events were at Central (our church) so I was able to slip out and go see the boys play. After the games they had inflatables, free sno cones and pizza as well as an awards ceremony and a soccer ball for each kid. William got a medal for "effort" and Robert got one for "shooting". I was very glad for the snocones because it was hot out there! It was a good season and the boys learned a lot. Sunday was an extremely busy day. We went to church, left after service and picked up food, and then got Hannah dressed for her recital. We arrived at around the same time as Nana and Grandad and got amazing seats. I was so nervous, but we practiced and she came out and did ballet like a pro. I cried happy tears. After the show, we said goodbye to Nana and Grandad and got in the car. Then we drove for two hours. We kept expecting the kids to ask where we were going, but they didn't. We finally stopped to have dinner at an unfamiliar Jason's Deli. We pointed out the window at all the sights and still got no questions about our location. As we were climbing back into the car, we asked the kids how long they thought we had been driving. They guessed between 20 minutes to an hour (each kid's guess was different). We told them we were in San Marcos and had been driving for 2 hours!! They looked confused and got even more confused when we said we were staying in a hotel that night. Then they got super excited (they love hotels). Then we dropped the big news. The next day we were going to spend the day at Sea World in San Antonio! Francis and I were greeted with hugs and thank yous and William went to check when I said the bags were all packed. We never surprise our kids like this so they never saw it coming!
After a fun night in the hotel (where all three big kids insisted on sleeping on the pull out couch instead of the two queen beds), we headed to Sea World. We had an epic day that I think they will always remember. If they wanted to do it, we did it. On top of this, someone gave us their (mostly unused) food punch card as they were leaving the park (it was the annual food fest) so we got a ton of free food from all over the world to sample too. It really couldn't have been any better unless there were more hours in the day.
We have started up Summer play group and had a good crowd last week. I've missed seeing all these ladies outside of church! We went to a splash pad and let the kids play while we chatted.
Sports camp is this week for William and Robert (and Francis who is volunteering). They've been having a great time. Hannah was feeling a little left out so last night she, Andrew and I went Golden Corral. Kids under 4 eat free and so I only had to pay for me! Hannah particularly loved the chocolate fountain where she could dip strawberries, and Andrew loved all. the. food. He probably ate his entire weight in food. It was pretty decent food and I got steak, so no complaints here!
That's all for now. I've got to get packing for our upcoming trip to Canada! Au revoir (that's me brushing up on my French)!
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
May 8, 2019
It's been 3 weeks since Andrew surgery. He has been hearing so much and grown by leaps and bounds as a result. He is talking more, sleeping better, crawling more, eating more, exploring instead of being solely attached to mommy and has even taken his first steps!
Easter camping was a huge success. We made it in time to have dinner with everyone on Friday and attend the Good Friday service on the lake. Robert received his first real Bible for graduating Kindergarten and being a reader. This has become a tradition after we did it for William 2 years ago and Robert was anticipating the moment of getting his own Bible ever since. His face beamed as he sat down after receiving it, and I teared up at how proud he was to own it.
The weather all weekend was perfect and we had a group egg hunt, family egg hunt, Timothy and Gideon's first birthday party, eye dyeing, treats, wonderful food and family time. Andrew did well for his first time camping and the other three slept hard as ricks when their heads hit the pillow. There's nothing like non-stop outdoor fun to tire you out. Sunday morning we had our "sunrise" service on the lake with my parents' Sunday school class and company (we had around 100 there) befor catching lunch on the way out of town and heading home.
The day was not over though. When we got home and unpacked, I noticed Andrew was standing and much more balanced than he had been even a few days before. After a few tries, he took his first STEPS from Francis to myself before taking a step here and there between other items. It's crazy how fast things change in less than a week!
That Monday Andrew Turned 10 months old. He is smart, inquisitive, funny (he even laughs at our jokes), and wants to know everything. I cannot believe he will be one in a few short weeks. His favorite thing is crawling like a spider (feet and hands on ground) super fast to keep up with my walking. It's impressive. He is loved and loving. and I'm so glad God knew we needed him.
Francis has been gone a lot the past couple of weeks (two separate trips to El Paso and Austin), and I have had to be in two places as one two Tuesdays in a row. Thankfully I made it and with people watching my kids one either end (soccer and dance practice), we survived. I'm so glad to not have to do it again though. Francis starts his new position on Monday (he's moving to a more permanent position within ARL doing the same job). I'm so proud he was able to do it so quickly, and I look forward to seeing what this new chapter holds.
We've been doing school "lite" here. The kids picked out their summer workbooks and we have been spending only 10-15 minutes max on school things.If we don't keep some routine, we have a hard time, so this is a good compromise. We'll start back up school in a couple of weeks but take it easy during the summer since we have so many other fun things to do too. The last Bible Study is tomorrow and I am sad to see the year end. It's really the final thing that's still going on. After that, we have a couple of quiet weeks with just soccer and dance before they finish and Summer activities begin!
Yesterday we had our CC Field Day. Thankfully the weather held off (it's been a little unpredictable around here), and we hung out with over 100 other CC kiddos doing games at 18 different stations. Hannah got a first, second and third place ribbon at different events, William got second at the sack race and Robert got third at the same event. They were all in different groups so I couldn't see them all compete all the time, but what I did see made me smile. They tried hard, played well and were good sports. It was a good day.
Yesterday evening was less enjoyable. After Hannah's dance class, we were getting ready to go to bed, when I picked up an oscillating fan and gave it to Francis to move out of the boys' room. The large round base of the fan suddenly detached and hit Andrew in the head. There was immediately blood everywhere. We all rushed to the ER and after an hour of "your next", we went to a different ER and were seen right away. Andrew has a gash in his forehead that required a steri strip to close it and finally stop the bleeding. He has a long cut under his right eye and a small cut on the eye itself. With some eye drops and time, he will be fine, but he looks pretty beat up.
Well, an hour has passed between the last sentence and this because the kids and I just spent it in the bathroom. Why? We were under a tornado warning. We are ok, but it got pretty loud and the rain is still really coming down. We'll have to see if there is any damage after the storm has passed, but we are thankful to be safe, warm and dry. It's no small task to hang out in a bathtub with 4 kids for an hour watching a storm get ever closer on the news on your phone, but the kids were amazing. The dogs too were with us and very nervous, but they finally managed to settle even if they were stressed. Hoping that is the end of excitement for today!
Till next time!
Easter camping was a huge success. We made it in time to have dinner with everyone on Friday and attend the Good Friday service on the lake. Robert received his first real Bible for graduating Kindergarten and being a reader. This has become a tradition after we did it for William 2 years ago and Robert was anticipating the moment of getting his own Bible ever since. His face beamed as he sat down after receiving it, and I teared up at how proud he was to own it.
The weather all weekend was perfect and we had a group egg hunt, family egg hunt, Timothy and Gideon's first birthday party, eye dyeing, treats, wonderful food and family time. Andrew did well for his first time camping and the other three slept hard as ricks when their heads hit the pillow. There's nothing like non-stop outdoor fun to tire you out. Sunday morning we had our "sunrise" service on the lake with my parents' Sunday school class and company (we had around 100 there) befor catching lunch on the way out of town and heading home.
The day was not over though. When we got home and unpacked, I noticed Andrew was standing and much more balanced than he had been even a few days before. After a few tries, he took his first STEPS from Francis to myself before taking a step here and there between other items. It's crazy how fast things change in less than a week!
That Monday Andrew Turned 10 months old. He is smart, inquisitive, funny (he even laughs at our jokes), and wants to know everything. I cannot believe he will be one in a few short weeks. His favorite thing is crawling like a spider (feet and hands on ground) super fast to keep up with my walking. It's impressive. He is loved and loving. and I'm so glad God knew we needed him.
Francis has been gone a lot the past couple of weeks (two separate trips to El Paso and Austin), and I have had to be in two places as one two Tuesdays in a row. Thankfully I made it and with people watching my kids one either end (soccer and dance practice), we survived. I'm so glad to not have to do it again though. Francis starts his new position on Monday (he's moving to a more permanent position within ARL doing the same job). I'm so proud he was able to do it so quickly, and I look forward to seeing what this new chapter holds.
We've been doing school "lite" here. The kids picked out their summer workbooks and we have been spending only 10-15 minutes max on school things.If we don't keep some routine, we have a hard time, so this is a good compromise. We'll start back up school in a couple of weeks but take it easy during the summer since we have so many other fun things to do too. The last Bible Study is tomorrow and I am sad to see the year end. It's really the final thing that's still going on. After that, we have a couple of quiet weeks with just soccer and dance before they finish and Summer activities begin!
Yesterday we had our CC Field Day. Thankfully the weather held off (it's been a little unpredictable around here), and we hung out with over 100 other CC kiddos doing games at 18 different stations. Hannah got a first, second and third place ribbon at different events, William got second at the sack race and Robert got third at the same event. They were all in different groups so I couldn't see them all compete all the time, but what I did see made me smile. They tried hard, played well and were good sports. It was a good day.
Yesterday evening was less enjoyable. After Hannah's dance class, we were getting ready to go to bed, when I picked up an oscillating fan and gave it to Francis to move out of the boys' room. The large round base of the fan suddenly detached and hit Andrew in the head. There was immediately blood everywhere. We all rushed to the ER and after an hour of "your next", we went to a different ER and were seen right away. Andrew has a gash in his forehead that required a steri strip to close it and finally stop the bleeding. He has a long cut under his right eye and a small cut on the eye itself. With some eye drops and time, he will be fine, but he looks pretty beat up.
Well, an hour has passed between the last sentence and this because the kids and I just spent it in the bathroom. Why? We were under a tornado warning. We are ok, but it got pretty loud and the rain is still really coming down. We'll have to see if there is any damage after the storm has passed, but we are thankful to be safe, warm and dry. It's no small task to hang out in a bathtub with 4 kids for an hour watching a storm get ever closer on the news on your phone, but the kids were amazing. The dogs too were with us and very nervous, but they finally managed to settle even if they were stressed. Hoping that is the end of excitement for today!
Till next time!
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