Valentine's Day 2009

Emma, Jaycie, and Margie at Preschool at our house on the Tuesday before Valentine's Day. We had several Valentine's parties this year. At preschool, our shape of the week was a heart, so we decorated cupcakes with conversations hearts. I have to read all of them to Jaycie. She likes the one that says "marry me" She thinks that she is still marrying Jackson Eddleman, but apparently at date night he said that he was marrying Margie. Oh the drama of being 4. She'll usually revert to marrying her dad or brother. We went to the Bethany Library on Thursday where the kids heard Valentine stories and made Valentine's and decorated cookies. We had sprinkles everywhere. The kids enjoyed it very much! Friday was the parties at school. Nathan and Jaycie both came home with sacks of candy, etc. Date night was on Valentine's day at Lexie's and the kids had more Valentine fun. Tommy and I enjoyed some peace and quiet and watched "The Notebook" and ate a Wendy's hamburger. I really liked the movie. We discussed going to a store and picking out a card for each other, reading them, and then putting them back. I kinda liked the idea!! :) My mom sent some Valentine's with Curtis, and my Dad sent some in the mail. Curtis gave us a Valentine check and took us to Chick Fil-A. Good times! Thanks to all of our loved ones!!!

Jaycie's Special Friend

At the last Primary activity, Jaycie made a new friend. (Dimitri Brewer)
She insisted that his name was Petri. He was the talk of our household for several days. The next day was Sunday, and Jaycie had to bring him this present to church. Every picture she colored that day, etc. was for "Petri." Here is the flower that she made and decorated.

This is my attempt at capturing a moment. I figured that I should just take a picture of times like these so that I can remember them instead of flipping out on the kids for their behavior. I'm pretty sure that it was Jaycie who climbed over the couch, on to the kitchen counter, and up in the top cabinet to get the forbidden band-aids. This is why we don't ever have one when we need one!!!

Photography by Jaycie

The kids love the gadgets that I do...camera and phone. I love to take pictures (especially of them) and that apparently is genetic. Jaycie has found the camera and she knows how to use it. When I upload my pictures, there are always some random shots of Nathan's nose or something like these that I posted. Jaycie decided to do a photo shoot of her toys. If only Nathan and Jaycie would pose as still as these!! They both will swipe your phone if you leave it in arms reach (which is pretty much anywhere) I learned that the hard way!! Had to share!

My Artist

Jaycie has become quite the artist and musician these days. She got a hold of my tape and made a display of her work all down our hallway. I just can't take them down because she would be devastated! I have to continually encourage her about the beauty of her coloring her strawberry shortcake pages!! She will ask me if I don't! She also has been singing her own lyrics lately. You never know what you are going to get with that. It is usually turns in to a blend of Primary and Christmas songs after she makes up a few lines!

We were actually leaving early for church and it was a beautiful Sunday, so I grabbed a picture before we got in the car. These moments are rare, so I decided to post it!!

OKC Thunder

Dr. Abbas, one of the cardiologists that I work with, gave us tickets to see the new OKC professional basketball team (OKC Thunder). We had a great time, and beat the Grizzlies in overtime. The seats were very close!

Nathan seemed to be a Thunder girl magnet!! As you can see, he liked that!

Snow Day

We had to get out of the house on our snow/ice day. We bundled up and the pictures can speak for themselves. Our "sled" is the lid to the rubbermaid trash can that we use for pet food.....whatever works, right?!! I'm not sure who had more fun...Daddy or the kids!!