Brandon’s Birthday!
Today was Brandon’s birthday! He opened up everyone’s cards today, thanks for thinking of him! He had a pile of cards from me and the kids, too. Brian really liked the “Birthday Ninja” card that he gave Brandon (hint: they’re just like regular ninjas, except they sneak up on you to deliver cupcakes!) Being the expert card maker that he is, also made some homemade cards to go along with the ones from the store. Brandon enjoyed reading them all! Kendall...
Read MoreRootin’ Tootin’ Fun!
Tonight was our introduction to Root Elementary’s “Rootin’ Tootin'” fall fundraising celebration. I have never seen such a school event before. There were carnival games, pony rides, a bake sale, a silent auction…! For a small school, there was quite a turnout! The photos don’t really reflect the mass of humanity that was in attendance. The cafeteria was as packed as a mall food court on Black Friday. I couldn’t believe how rafted up the bake...
Read MoreBrian’s School Picture (and Spirit Week Fun!)
Here’s Brian’s school picture from Root this year! Also included is a selection of his funny outfits for Spirit Week. His team sports and wacky outfits are pretty great! Also, Kendall, playing peekaboo, just because she’s cute....
Read MorePumpkin Lights!
Today we put up our pumpkin lights! That’s always fun and helps us get into the Halloween spirit. Hopefully it doesn’t annoy the neighbors too much. We also made some more indoor Halloween decorations, this time a sparkly bat, a pumpkin owl, and a Halloween tree! Brian and I had made these bead name banners awhile ago, and I surprised the kids by hanging them on their doors today. I can’t bring myself to take down the Baby Perkins button that Rosemary had put on a baby...
Read MoreFall Saturday
Today was one of those rare Saturdays where we didn’t have too many things to do–only three things on the calendar! Brian had swimming, followed by Lowe’s Build and Grow (he made a Halloween-themed Candy Stacker game). Then, skating in the afternoon, and a visit to the library. Kendall and I had some playtime at home, and we let Brian decorate his window with the Hockey Family stickers. We had to move his planet window clings to the upper windows to enable this. 😉 He...
Read MoreA Night on the Town!
Tonight was a pretty special Friday night for everyone! We started off with Brandon picking up the kids and bringing them to meet me at Red Hat Tower. They were so cute when I found them playing in the lobby, both in their hockey t-shirts! Best sight in the world, after a tough day at the office. We got dinner together at Dickey’s BBQ, and ate way too much–but still managed to find a little room for the free vanilla soft-serve. 😉 Brian was both intrigued and a little skeptical...
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