So much candy!! There is a dentist in Maple Valley that buys your Halloween candy - $2 per lb. He then matches that amount and donates it to Children's Hospital. I gave the kids the option of what to do with their candy. Alec sold his candy and got $10. He always has something that he is saving for. Hannah didn't even consider it. She is intent on eating every piece of candy she earned!Friday, October 31, 2008
Halloween 2008
So much candy!! There is a dentist in Maple Valley that buys your Halloween candy - $2 per lb. He then matches that amount and donates it to Children's Hospital. I gave the kids the option of what to do with their candy. Alec sold his candy and got $10. He always has something that he is saving for. Hannah didn't even consider it. She is intent on eating every piece of candy she earned!
Jones on Halloween
It must be pretty confusing for a dog on Halloween night! Jones was pretty excited about so many people coming to the door, especially when one trick-or-treater was dressed as a werewolf. He actually whined and cried when the "really tall dog" left!Star Wars meets Hannah Montana
Colin, Evan, Hannah, Alec, and ChrisWhat a night! The kids trick-or-treated for hours! Christine and I took them out for the first round and then David did. They were so into it. The night was perfect too - no rain (after a very rainy day) and it was actually pretty warm for an October night. They had a very fun time!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Hannah sees the world upside down
These days it seems like you can usually find Hannah standing on her head or doing cartwheels. She is very excited to start gymnastics very soon! Alec's hobby
Alec comes home from school and within minutes he is creating something new out of his legos - usually some kind of Star Wars ship. He follows the directions from the sets he gets and we are always amazed at how quickly he can put them together. His own creations are just as cool. I do have to say that finding them displayed in the bathroom is not really what I had in mind for decorating though. He has literally run out of places to display them, so if anyone has any ideas of where to get a display case please let me know!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Buddies
This picture was taken at the end of the year soccer party. The party was held in the airplane hanger of one of the teammate's family - very cool. Alec and Brian have been friends since first grade. He is super outgoing and always makes Alec laugh. His sister Katie and Hannah are friends too. We have really enjoyed getting to know their family!
Blue Thunder
Hannah played soccer this year. She really liked it because she had several friends on the team. David ended up being the Assistant Coach. The season was just the right length and we ended up having a lot of nice days. My action shots aren't too good, so here is Hannah on a water break! Her favorite and strongest position was that of defender. Our season ending party was at a teammates house which was a lot of fun.
Pioneer Farm
Hannah's class is learning about early Americans and took a field trip to Pioneer Farms. The kids got to experience what it was like to be a pioneer. They went for a wagon ride, jumped in the hay, spent time with farm animals, went in a 100 year old cabin, and even got their hair curled from a curling iron heated up by the flame of a candle! It was a fun, hands-on learning!
Monday, October 20, 2008
Rally for Change - Joe Biden
We went with our friends, Matt, Christine, and Colin to see Joe Biden speak at Cheney Stadium. He joked that the stadium would be called the Obama/Biden stadium for the day (no Cheney!) It was energizing to be with 12,000 other people who are ready for a change!! David was approached by an interviewer from the local NPR station. You can read/hear it at this link:
The kids were really excited to go to the rally. In fact, I was just about to back out when Christine called and said Colin and Alec (who had spent the night) were so pumped up to go! I hope it will be something they always remember. It was fun to go with our fellow Obama supporters - the Woodwards!
Obi and Hannah
We love Halloween! I'm happy the kids will be able to wear their costumes at least three times. We dressed up when we went to the Woodward's house for dinner. We're going to a neighborhood Halloween party on Saturday and then Halloween night. Now David and I have to come up with something for the neighborhood party . . .
Obi Won
Alec has been Obi Won Kenobi before, but those Star Wars people are smart. They came out with the Clone Wars series this year and, of course, the costume is different!
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The "KING"
I never thought I'd be dressing a dog up for Halloween! What is really sad is that I have his next two costumes already picked out! Since he is a "King Charles Spaniel," we thought this was fitting. Next year, maybe the King of Rock n' Roll - Elvis (I actually saw the costume!) and then of course his namesake - Indiana Jones!
Saturday, October 18, 2008
I don't think our political leanings are any secret . . .
We are cautiously optimistic about this election. This is such an exciting time and we are hopeful that Barack Obama and Joe Biden will put the United States on the right track again. Social issues in our country have always been so important to us but the economy and international issues, like the war in Iraq, have made us even more concerned about our world and our children's lives.
Monday, October 13, 2008
My niece, Haley
Haley started playing tennis when she was in second grade I think. She has been on the varsity tennis team since she was a freshman and will be captain of the team this year. She also plays on the varsity volleyball team. Pretty impressive.
Chris and Haley
I had to make sure I had a picture of my nephew and niece. Chris and Alec are good buddies. He is in fifth grade this year. I can't believe Haley is a senior!
Who are these people?
Oh my gosh! Look at that hair. This was taken 23 years ago when we were getting ready for the Hazen High School home-
coming dance!
June 27, 1992
Once upon a time, a long time ago . . .
I remember when we did our first dance. We just smiled at each other and said, "I feel so uncomfortable with all these people staring at us!" It was a relief when other people came out to dance!!
16 years ago . . .
Most of the pictures I have on the computer are recent, within the past two years, since we got a digital camera. I don't have many old ones (and this is old!) but came across this one. Wow - 24 sounds so young to get married now. We've been married 16 years and known each other for 24! Pretty crazy!
Fall Traditions
Here is Alec when he is probably about three years old. I'm just sure one of those pumpkins must be green (see story below), but he still doesn't look very happy!
Fall Traditions
Even though I am sure there are pumpkin patches closer, we almost always go to Carnation (Two Brothers Pumpkin Patch) to get our pumpkins. It is fun to pick just the right ones!
Fall Traditions
It is tradition for Alec to get a green pumpkin every year. When he was little he was pretty obsessed with the color green. I remember he said that he wanted a green pumpkin on our way to the pumpkin patch in Carnation that we always go to. I remember thinking, oh no - he's going to be upset that the pumpkins are only orange! Luckily he got his green pumpkin and has done so every year since!
Dustbunnies!
Hannah was in the school production of "The Princess and the Pea." She got to play a dustbunny! She had to go to several days of rehearsals after school and then performed for the school and then two performances for family and friends. She got to sing and dance with the other dustbunnies. Very cute.
Leavenworth
Before we headed home we stopped at a great fruit and vegetable market so we could bring back some peaches, necterines, and pears. I loved this "flower tree" behind the kids.
Wenatchee Apples
Hannah has always loved putting her face in these cutouts for a picture. If we see one we know we will have to stop for her to get her picture taken.
Lake Samamish
Hannah and Katie before they got wet! Aaron took them out on the waverunner later and they got a little wetter than they expected!
First day of school
I can't believe it - 2nd and 4th grade! I am so glad that Alec and Hannah love school. They have good friends they like to see everyday and really like their teachers. This year they are in their second year of "looping" classrooms so there seemed to be no nervousness as they knew their classmates and teachers.
Alec, Colin, and Hannah
Alec and Colin met when they were just weeks old. Christine and I hit it off at an infant massage class. We learned that our very good friends, Tami and Alana, were neighbors and friends, thus ACME (Alec, Colin, Myah, and Elliot) was born. Alec and Colin have remained good friends and love to get together and play whenever we can arrange it!
Fall - haircuts
Wow! I love the new haircuts. Hannah's was a big change. I was happy she wanted to get it cut. It had gotten so long. It was after she went back to school and saw some of her friends had theirs cut, that she decided she would too. Very stylish!
Fall
Alec always looks so nice after a haircut. I have got to get that "glue" they put in his hair that makes it stick up all day!
summer pictures
This is just one of my favorite pictures of the kids and Jones taken at the park next door.
Jones's favorite place . . . Hannah's favorite place
We found a way to make Hannah wake up in a happy mood!!! Plop Jones on her bed in the morning. It's hard then to get either of them out of bed, but at least she is happy!
This summer we went to my Uncle Larry's new house in West Seattle. It was very modern and cool with a great garden/yard. He lives the good life, always traveling to exotic places. He was in administration at Bellevue Community College when David and I went there. I have always liked visiting him - he has great taste in decorating, food, wine, and is just a fun person to be around.
summer pictures
Hannah has been taking piano lessons since last spring. She takes lessons from a friend in the neighborhood. Her teacher has told me that Hannah is truly talented and is one of her best students (she says she's just not saying that.) I can "brag" about this as I know I have nothing to do with it. I have no musical talent and cannot help her whatsoever. Luckily she is doing very well and practices every day without ever being asked to do so!
summer pictures
Brothers - Sisters - Friends
It is great that Brian, Katie, Alec and Hannah are such good friends . . . Or is that Uncle Rico?
summer pictures
Hannah went to tennis camp this summer for the second year. She went with her friends Maia and Kaitlyn and learned a lot. I think she would like to play more often if we could get her into some year round lessons. Maybe she'll have some of her cousin Haley's skills!
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