Giving Thanks

Preparing for Thanksgiving, the kids did a couple fun projects in school today.  They also had a big feast in lieu of regular lunch time.

Lilian's hat reads, "I'm thankful for...brother, mom, and dad"  She told me, "I wish that there was four places to write what we are thankful for because I also wanted to say I am thankful for Jesus Christ."

Braison's hat reads..."I'm thankful for toys and dad and mom"  That's our Braison :)

They also made macaroni turkeys.  Now, it's no school for a whole week!  Yay!

Celebrating

Thanks to everyone who helped make Braison and Lilian's birthday so special.  We didn't have a party this year, instead opted to have the kids surrounded by family.  They sure are spoiled.

Birthday Girl

From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere!

20 Questions for Lilian on her 6th birthday:
 - What is your favorite color? Pink
 - What is your favorite toy?  I think my new karaoke machine
 - What is your favorite fruit?  Oranges 
 - What is your favorite TV show?  Scooby Do
 - What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch?  Turkey Sandwich
 - What is your favorite outfit?  Teal Dress
 - What is your favorite game?  Hungry Hungry Hippos
 - What is your favorite snack?  Peanut butter crackers
 - What is your favorite animal?  Puppies, not dogs, but puppies 
 - What is your favorite song?  Mammas Broken Heart by Carrie Underwood
 - What is your favorite book?  Peek-a-Boo
 - Who is your best friend?  Braison
 - What is your favorite cereal?  Cheerios
 - What is your favorite thing to do outside?  Play on the monkey bars, when I don't fall off of them
 - What is your favorite drink?  Mommies smoothies
 - What is your favorite holiday?  Halloween
 - What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Lovey
 - What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast?  Blueberry waffles
 - What do you want for dinner on your birthday?  Lasagna
 - What do you want to be when you grow up?  A tap dancer

Lilian,
You are such a little ham!  You are so comfortable in any situation, it amazes everyone.  During the school day, you are a sweet, calm, responsive, happy girl; once you get home, your wild side comes out!  You are a crazy, fun, hyper, chatty, and hilarious.  You already have such a knack for telling jokes, you can make anyone laugh with your crazy jokes.  You are very smart, but prefer to be creative.  You are an observer of situations and don't like it when people are sad.  Dancing at any time is perfectly acceptable in your eyes.  You are quick to anger and quicker to forget that anger.  Watching you explore and enjoy the world around you, is the the most wonderful thing ever.  You make people want to slow down and smell the roses.  Cupcake, you are loved infinity times around the world.

Happy Birthday!

Birthday Boy

Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.

20 Questions for Braison on his 6th birthday:
 - What is your favorite color? Blue and red
 - What is your favorite toy?  Cars
 - What is your favorite fruit?  Apples and oranges 
 - What is your favorite TV show?  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
 - What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch?  Peanut butter and jelly sandwich and cheese sticks
 - What is your favorite outfit?  I like how new clothes feel
 - What is your favorite game?  Where's my water? 
 - What is your favorite snack?  Peanut butter crackers
 - What is your favorite animal?  Tigers
 - What is your favorite song?  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle theme song
 - What is your favorite book?  Go Dog Go
 - Who is your best friend?  Mommy
 - What is your favorite cereal?  Cocoa Puffs
 - What is your favorite thing to do outside?  Pick flowers for mommy 
- What is your favorite drink?  Chocolate milk
 - What is your favorite holiday?  Christmas
 - What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Car blanket
 - What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast?  Waffles
 - What do you want for dinner on your birthday?  Mac and cheese
 - What do you want to be when you grow up?  A teenage mutant ninja turtle
               **I sense a theme here**

Braison,
I wish I could put you into words.  You are the most pensive child and you retain so much of the information you are given.  You are off the charts as far as school goes, you kid, are smart beyond your years.  Your generosity is unmatched, you are more than willing to help anyone with anything they might need.  Sometimes you get a little carried away, whether it be emotionally or physically, but you are quick to recover or apologize (should you need to).  You aren't afraid to be vocal and you love to please people around you.  Watching you grow and learn continues to be the highlight of my life.  Pancake, you are loved beyond measure.

Happy Birthday!

Wordless Wednesday

Spreading Good Cheer

There is no investment you can make which will pay you so well as the effort to scatter sunshine and good cheer.

We went to visit Great-Grandpa Bartosz and Great-Great-Grandma Barbara today.

First we snacked with Grandpa.  Thank you to the sweet nurse who brought everyone a snack :o)

Then when we got to Grandma's room and they were feeding her!  She almost bit Lilian's hand when she got too close to the strawberry shortcake on the plate.  Imagine that.  Ha!

We are happy to report that things are looking up for everyone!  Here's wishing everyone a happy recovery!

Spooky

The kids had a blast trick-or-treating this year.  They were only really scared once.  I'll try to get the video up as soon as I can.  Here's to a week of sugar-highs!

School Photos

Hard to believe I was finally able to fill that first spot on the Grade School Photo Frame.  Here are the official kindergarten photos.

Braison and Lilian, please stop growing up so fast.  

Silly Faces

Wordless Wednesday

I Never Met a Pumpkin I Didn't Like

Pumpkin Patch Fun

Braison, Sieah, and Lilian

Braison on the jump thing

Lilian on the jump thing

Sieah, Lilian, and Braison

Braison and Lilian

Getting ready to go into the giant lizard...can anyone guess who chickened out?

Great little farmers

Please don't let this be foresight of our future

Braison on the hayride

Lilian on the hayride

Braison, Sieah, Lilian...hunting pumpkins

Sieah, Braison, Lilian showing off their loot.

The Longest River

Another photo from the trip to South Dakota. 

Standing on the bank of the Missouri River between South Dakota and Nebraska

Did you know that the Missouri River is the longest river in the United States?  And, that it is also referred to as "The Mighty Missouri" and "Big Muddy" to name a couple? Another wrinkle for your brain.

Over the river...

We took a trip to Twin Falls today to meet up with Grandma Delorus.  We spent the day at Aunt June's house.   It was so good to see grandma, Aunt June, and Brynlee.  We got out to enjoy the beautiful weather at the park after lunch.

Even after her recent fall and subsequent trip to the emergency room, Lilian is not deterred and continues to master monkey bars of all kinds.
 

Lilian, Grandpa, Braison

Braison, Great-Grandma Delorus, Lilian

Grandpa, Great-Grandma Delorus
Lilian, Braison

 On our way out of town, as we hit the bridge that crosses the Snake River Canyon (Perrine Bridge) we noticed a few BASE jumpers hanging over the edge.  So, we pulled over quick and watched the last three jump.  We all decided that it was something we must do someday.  Great way to end our day trip!

Sitting on the rail of the outlook with the Snake River Canyon in the back ground

Thanks Grandpa for chauffeuring us :o)

And then they were even

Lilian started riding her two-wheeler today.