Category: Family

February Fun

Author Gary Hogg visited Lucas’ school a few weeks back (something he does every year). He holds an assembly and then does a writing workshop with the 4th graders. He chooses a few of his favorite stories that were written during this workshop (kids have 5 minutes to write a short story) and he holds a family presentation that night to read those and discuss some other things about writing.

Lucas’ story was chosen, so we ran from his basketball practice to the presentation. He was pretty proud of being able to go up front and have his story read, and he did a great job on it.

Valentines Day

Found this giant card at Walmart and knew I had to get it for Kryssi
Candy bar bouquet, the only good bouquet
I made these heart shaped chicken hand pies for dinner

January Fun

Basketball has started again. Both McKinley and Lucas are playing this year again.
McKinley scored the first points of the game/season. So far she’s done a lot better then last year
Lucas also scored the first points of the game/season. He scored more points in his first game then he probably did all last year. Had to teach him to pass the ball more though, so his teammates have more opportunities, but he did better his second game.

Playing a dancing game
Celebrating Kryssi’s grandpa’s birthday
Trying out his new bed
All the other kids wanted to try it too

Christmas

Traditional Christmas morning picture on the stairs
Excited to see what’s in his stocking
Looking to see what Santa brought

Ready to open presents

 

 

Notice Sam found some chips Santa brought Kryssi and had to have some

Posing with their presents

Kaitlin helping McKinley with her new sewing machine
Lucas playing his new video game
Samuel enjoying his new chair and book