Sunday, November 24, 2013

Restart....I want this blog to work for me.

Wow,
In April I wanted to write on this blog so bad but just didn't have the time so now I am resolving to make the time.
Let's recap since April.
 We've moved into a new house. Our friends were restationed last year and wanted reliable, clean renters right when we needed a bigger place to live but with in our financial budget. Let me say that was God at work he knew what we needed and what they needed and he provided both.

Skyler turned 7! I can't believe how big he's getting. We celebrated with a pirate themed party that included more kids in my home then I ever would have imagined would fit. It wasa great day and one I hope Sky will cherish for a long time.

 
Ice a team Breakfast on his actual birthday.

We hosted two exchange students for the summer exchange program. They were so much fun! We learned so much about the Chinese cultural. They jumped on a trampoline for the first time. They had a party with their friends at our home where they made hot pot (not my cup of tea) and ate everything on the table. We took them to tour Seattle and see some of the sights here in the PNW. This is something we will do again. I miss them so much and know we will keep in contact. 

First time on a trampoline 

Jacob LOVED French fries! Yes he had an upset stomach after this but he refused to listen to me about eating so much at once! 

Our 1st sightseeing trip the whole group had frozen yogurt for breakfast.

Hot Pot! So much fun and they were all amazing kids



This marked the year Sky could play tackle football. He was a bobcat this year and they went all the way to the PeeWee Super Bowl! They didn't win the Super Bowl but came in 2nd place out of 17 peewee teams. We really enjoyed watching him play and it was a great way for Sky to put all his energy to constructive use. Were so looking forward to next Season!


The school year started. Skyler's in 2nd grade. The Lord gave us another huge blessing and Skyler has his 1st grade teacher again. With his ADHD it's great that he won't have to endure so much change at once. He really doesn't do well with a lot of change at one time. So he has new information to learn and a new class schedule but the same teacher, the same classroom and he's already aware of her behavior expectations. His first report card came home Friday and he's doing fantastic!

Rebekah turned 2! She's in love with Minnie Mouse so we celebrated with her playgroup friends at a local tumbling center. She loved every minute of it. I got Ru a pink leotard and had white polkas added to it. She looked like a tumbling minnie and she still ask to wear it around the house. We had lots of yummy things to eat all of which I made. It was a great party and one I won't forget.

Fun goodie bags I found at the dollar store. Halloween is a great time to find character items for parts. 

Sweets & Treats! Boys were the minnie apples hard to make! 

Rebekah enjoying and minnie carmel chocolate apple. 

Halloween was just a couple weeks ago. Sky spent the evening with his father but our superman got ready at home first.  With just Ru we decided the downtown no tricks safe treats would be prefect for our small but super excited Minnie Mouse. Boy did she make out in the candy department.
Superman

Minnie Mouse & a huge Thank-you to a wonderful friend you took this photo. 


I think your officially caught up and I promise to try to write on this space at least once a week.