Holly's Birthday BLOW OUT!

For Holly's birthday bash, we took a trip to the local Roller Skating rink. For $25 a family of four can spend endless time going around and around and around in circles. Plus you get a large pepperoni pizza and drinks. This was Hannah's first time skating and she took to it rather well. The girl knew no fear as long as she was holding somebody's hand. Notice they had Barbie skates just for Hannah.

Although Isaac was not allowed to skate he did make his presence known by having two blow out diapers in the space of an hour. Such a mishap cut our evening's fun short. Luckily, it was Holly's birthday, so she did not have to deal with cleaning it all up.

This picture has nothing to do with the birthday, but its a funny face that Isaac's been making a lot. It's really funny when his tongue also gets involved.

Kicked out of our Home

Last weekend, Mark kicked me and the kids out of the house. He had some work to do on the bathroom (our only bathroom) so he politely invited us to go elsewhere. Grandma decided to join us for an excursion to Charlotte to visit Holly's brother and his family. We had a great time watching the little ones interact. Three year old prayers are especially funny with commentaries from another three year old. Here are some shots from a trip to the park.

Isaac--10 months

Ellery--1 1/2 years

Hannah--3 years

Ashley--3 years

Notice, Ashley and Hannah have the same hair-do. Thanks Karilee.
This next one is a video of Isaac swinging. I just think it's cute to hear him laughing.
Be warned, it might make you sea sick.

Pictures of the finished bathroom are forthcoming. You will be so impressed.

A Scissor Incident

Well the first time Hannah cut her hair it wasn't that noticeable. Today's hair cutting was a little more serious. As you can see my cute girls now sports bangs. Hair like Rapunzel will have to wait a few more years.

A Visit with Santa

As you can tell, Isaac was not impressed.

Holly's got Skill

While you might notice that I have really cute kids in this picture (a true statement) that is not the purpose in sending this photo. Please notice what the children are sitting on--

It only took 6 years but Holly finished this gorgeous quilt. Might I point out to all those that may not appreciate this accomplishment-this was a difficult pattern.

Also pictured in this blog is Hannah next to her tree. Yes, all the ornaments are pink and hung with pink ribbon. There are also pink candy canes. It would have had pink lights, but we couldn't find those. The things we do so we don't have to buy a PINK TREE.

Hannah Loves Home Depot

Last January, Hannah and I started getting some Daddy-Daughter time by going to Home Depot the first weekend of each month. They put on a Kid's Work Shop from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Lowe's also does this once or twice a month from 10-11 a.m., but not on the same day each month.) Hannah has her own apron and gets a new pin and certificate every time we complete a project. We made it to the workshop seven times this past year; check out all that bling on her apron. Some of her favorite projects include a Mother's Day bouqet and vase, and the yellow stool (pictured) she uses to reach the tabletop. This month we made an easel, conveniently hidden beneath her certificate. Hannah is obviously the cutest kid in town, regularly getting the most attention from our Home Depot Helper, Monica.

1,2,3...

CRAWL!
This has been a big month for Isaac. Two teeth and becoming mobile. Can any of you say you grew two teeth this month? I thought not.