Lunar Eclipse

John was so excited to see the Lunar Eclipse! They had talked about it at school that day and he was anxious for the night to come. The kids had fun using binocoulars to look at the moon, and wanted to know if we could go out side every night to look at the moon.

Having Fun

Alison was having a play date with her best friend Ella. They decided to have a camp out and wanted to make smores. So I got a fire for them and gave them sticks, chocolate chips, marshmallows and graham crackers. They had a great time!

Kids Sayings

Here is the latest from the mouth of John:

"Mom can you really say no to a face that looks like this?"

On a real emotional day: "Just stop talking to me! I am tired of hearing your words come out of your mouth! You are like a giant whale that keeps squirting water out into the ocean!"

And for Alison playing make-believe with me: "You can be the honey, and I can be the adult."

February

My how time flies when you are having fun! February was a busy and fun month for our family. I have already posted Mark's birthday, so here is the rest of the month. It starts with Jennifer's 33rd birthday. Then at the request of my mother, who wanted to see what my friends look like, I have posted pictures of a going away party I had for my friend Sara who is moving to Burns, OR. I was the host of play group this month and we had an "Un-Birthday Party" and made Valentines and Fruit Loop jewelry. Then there is Valentines Day. I was the "Party Mom" who organized John's class party. It was a lot of fun! The kids decorated cookies and traded valentines and played "Pin the Nose on the Heart". John and Alison received a Build-A-Bear gift card from Mark and I for Valentines Day, so there are shots of them building and fluffing. We hope you enjoy the pictures!

Walking With Dinosaurs

John and Mark got to go see the exciting live show, Walking With Dinosaurs. Both had a wonderful time. We are not able to copy pictures from the web site but here is a video clip. If you get a chance to go to the show, we highly recomend it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ8TVwEsaOs

Life Skills?

Well, our Alison never stops amazing us. Can you tell she has an older brother?

Happy Birthday

Happy 34th Birthday to Mark! The kids had a lot of fun going to the dollar store to pick out decorations and gifts for dad. They each picked a balloon and two presents for dad. John was concerned that he would not be able to keep the gifts a secret. He said, "What happens if I can't keep the secret and I tell dad what I bought him?" I reassured him that I had faith in his ability to keep a secret. I let the kids do the decorating and setting of the table. Brownies and chocolate ice cream were enjoyed by all. And yes, the hats say "Happy New Year". We forgot to use them at the New Year, but hey, Mark is in a New Year!