And brand new baby Henry on Dec. 22, 2010.
Friday, December 22, 2017
On this day...
Look at baby Jack on Dec. 22, 2008.
And brand new baby Henry on Dec. 22, 2010.
On one year later, on Dec. 22, 2011.
And brand new baby Henry on Dec. 22, 2010.
November
November was a busy month -- Thanksgiving was up first! Wait, I can't forget a trip to IKEA the day before Thanksgiving. I got a new chair for the dining room and Henry got his new beloved stuffed dog.
Next was Thanksgiving! A highlight this year was our awesome craft -- Christmas light t-shirts that we will be wearing tomorrow for the sugar cookie decorating contest.
We are so good at selfies!
Then, it was Nathan's birthday and a trip to Worlds of Fun/TJ Maxx to see the lights. They still might think there is TJ Maxx in the Worlds of Fun parking lot. Nathan and I are so funny!
Then, we went to Lebanon and got to go to a super fun concert with Grandma Sue, Grandpa Bill, Great Grandpa Dee and Great Grandma Donna.
The next day we were off to Silver Dollar City with Grandma Sue and Grandpa Bill. The weather was beautiful and there were tons of people there. But, lucky for us, all those people were there to see the shows, not ride the rides! We didn't have to wait in line at all and we rode all the big rides.
On Saturday we went to the Wonders of Wildlife Museum in Springfield. The highlight of the day was definitely when Grandpa Bill went "scuba diving" with Santa!
Then it was home and to bed! The next day was the boys' Christmas piano recital. Whew, what a month!
Then, we went to Lebanon and got to go to a super fun concert with Grandma Sue, Grandpa Bill, Great Grandpa Dee and Great Grandma Donna.
Fall Fun for Henry
A bit of catch up for fall activities... Henry played flag football with a great bunch of boys and great coaches. They were the Bearcats and they had a blast. There were two freezing games -- at 8:30 in the morning and temps in the 30s!
He also started Cub Scouts, so now he's a Tiger Scout. He had to be flipped upside down to get his Bobcat badge. He's having fun in his den and thinks he's pretty big now.
He also started Cub Scouts, so now he's a Tiger Scout. He had to be flipped upside down to get his Bobcat badge. He's having fun in his den and thinks he's pretty big now.
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Jack is 9 1/2!
I forgot to post pictures of Jack's half-birthday. Somehow he keeps growing and he's already 9 1/2! He requested half of a chocolate bundt cake and got a new rubix cube. Life as a 9 1/2 year old is pretty good for sweet Jack. He's playing flag football, enjoying Cub Scouts and still taking piano lessons. He loves reading, building Legos, Pokémon and playing outside. And despite being pretty big now, he still loves Charlie and loves Henry the most of all.
Bicycles and a Boxcar
Last weekend we took a quick trip to Rocheport to ride bikes on the Katy Trail and spend the night in a boxcar. It was so fun!
When we got there Sunday we went to our boxcar, which was right on the trail. It wasn't ready for us to check-in yet so we headed off on our first bike ride. It was chilly and raining just a bit, but it didn't matter once we got going.
Then we were cold and wanted to warm up and check out the boxcar. It was the coolest place and right on the trail. The owners of the bed and breakfast renovated it and now it has a bathroom, two lofts with beds and another bed on the main floor. It also had a couch, TV, and little kitchenette area. They had lots of games and kid-friendly DVDs too.
For dinner, the B&B owner invited us to a concert and potluck. Two other people staying in the main bed and breakfast were folk singers, so they gave a concert for everyone. After dinner we headed back to the boxcar to watch a movie and eat popcorn. The next morning it was quite cold so we weren't in a hurry to get out on the trail. The boys had a blast playing in the hammock. I wondered why Henry had dirt in his hair later that day. Then I realized it was front the wild swinging they had been doing in the hammock.
Then we were cold and wanted to warm up and check out the boxcar. It was the coolest place and right on the trail. The owners of the bed and breakfast renovated it and now it has a bathroom, two lofts with beds and another bed on the main floor. It also had a couch, TV, and little kitchenette area. They had lots of games and kid-friendly DVDs too.
For dinner, the B&B owner invited us to a concert and potluck. Two other people staying in the main bed and breakfast were folk singers, so they gave a concert for everyone. After dinner we headed back to the boxcar to watch a movie and eat popcorn. The next morning it was quite cold so we weren't in a hurry to get out on the trail. The boys had a blast playing in the hammock. I wondered why Henry had dirt in his hair later that day. Then I realized it was front the wild swinging they had been doing in the hammock.
Soon we headed off on the trail and this time, had perfect weather. We explored a few caves along the way and climbed lots of rocks. The trail goes right along the Missouri River and the scenery is beautiful. After our ride, we ate lunch at delicious restaurant in the little downtown and headed home. We were only gone a little over 24 hours, but it was a wonderful getaway. On the way home we were already planning our trip back next year.
A Very Chilly (and snowy!) Halloween
Our two Lego Ninjago ninjas had a great Halloween. Henry was Jay and Jack was Lloyd. We loved their costumes this year. And they were roomy enough to have two layers of clothes underneath since it was so, so cold! We started our trick or treating by heading up to church for trunk or treat. (That's when it started to snow.) After seeing all of friends we headed home to see neighbors and meet up with Jack's best friend Quinn for more trick or treating in the neighborhood.
Saturday, September 9, 2017
New Life 2017
Back in July, Jack went to New Life again and had a blast. He went with Ben again this year, and they were very excited that Sam was old enough to go this year. These boys were ready for fun (and completely ready for us to leave) when we dropped them off. No nerves for Jack this year. He knew the fun that was in store.
His cabin was a little smaller this year (both the room and number of boys), and the bunk beds were three beds high. He loved his counselors, especially Mr. Chris and all the boys in the cabin got along well. Highlights of the week included lots of dodge ball games, visits to the Canteen, evening all-camp games and fun with his cabin. He also made it into the video this year! Look for him at around the 1 minute mark.
This year I got to attend the Friday night chapel service. When I got there Jack and his cabin were playing a game by the dining hall so he didn't see me at first. But when he did spot me, he ran as fast as he could to me and jumped into my arms. He didn't let go for quite awhile... I don't get very many hugs like that anymore and I absolutely loved it. Here he is with Ben before the chapel service. The past two years on pick up day, and this year on Friday night, it has been so awesome to see how incredibly happy he is at camp. We love that it's such a fun place, but even more that he is surrounded by amazing role models who are teaching him about Jesus and God's love for him. There is something special about camp.
Here are all three (very tired) campers as we were saying goodbye.
And all the kids (including Ben and Sam's sister Josie and their cousins who live at the camp) during our long goodbye. It's just so hard to leave! Jack was asleep within about 30 minutes and barely was able to wake up when we stopped for lunch. Until next year, New Life!
Here's the other video from the week:
His cabin was a little smaller this year (both the room and number of boys), and the bunk beds were three beds high. He loved his counselors, especially Mr. Chris and all the boys in the cabin got along well. Highlights of the week included lots of dodge ball games, visits to the Canteen, evening all-camp games and fun with his cabin. He also made it into the video this year! Look for him at around the 1 minute mark.
This year I got to attend the Friday night chapel service. When I got there Jack and his cabin were playing a game by the dining hall so he didn't see me at first. But when he did spot me, he ran as fast as he could to me and jumped into my arms. He didn't let go for quite awhile... I don't get very many hugs like that anymore and I absolutely loved it. Here he is with Ben before the chapel service. The past two years on pick up day, and this year on Friday night, it has been so awesome to see how incredibly happy he is at camp. We love that it's such a fun place, but even more that he is surrounded by amazing role models who are teaching him about Jesus and God's love for him. There is something special about camp.
Here are all three (very tired) campers as we were saying goodbye.
And all the kids (including Ben and Sam's sister Josie and their cousins who live at the camp) during our long goodbye. It's just so hard to leave! Jack was asleep within about 30 minutes and barely was able to wake up when we stopped for lunch. Until next year, New Life!
Henry's First Flag Football Game
Henry had his first flag football game today and loved it. He scored 2 touchdowns and threw another touchdown, and scored an extra point. He was pumped! He and his best friend Cameron even had their own touchdown dance, which they performed after the last score of the game. When he scored the last time, another little boy fell on his ankle. So he needed an ice pack when he got home, and he needed Fluffy the dog. He also told me at dinner tonight that I smelled good. When I asked him what I smelled like he said, "Love." Oh Henry, don't ever stop being so sweet!
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