Hannah practiced hard the entire week before the play to make sure she had her part memorized perfectly.
Here's my cute snowflake!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Hannah's School Play on the Water Cycle
It was fun to take a few minutes out of my work day to run to Hannah's school and watch her be a snowflake in her class play on the Water Cycle.
Hannah practiced hard the entire week before the play to make sure she had her part memorized perfectly.
Here's my cute snowflake!
Hannah practiced hard the entire week before the play to make sure she had her part memorized perfectly.
Here's my cute snowflake!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Ashley and Nicole in the Fashion Show
My work had their Fall Fashion show on November 3 & 4. About a week before the show, the director of the Fashion department came and asked if I thought Ashley and Nicole would be interested in participating. They were trying to ask in-house staff's kids because the proceeds of the show were going to the Hobbs family. I work with Emily and her husband was in a major car accident on Labor Day weekend and he's still trying to recover.
That day after work, I asked Ashley if she'd be interested and she immediately became excited and said she would. Hannah was instantly bugged because they only wanted kids 8 and younger and this was one of those times where being the big sister didn't work out in her favor. I did ask Nicole and she said she'd do it even though she had no clue as to what I was talking about. She did tell me that she didn't want to do it with Ashley. She wanted to do it herself. That's my independent girl!
On Tuesday, we had to meet the Fashion director at JC Penney's to try on the dresses. It only took about 15 minutes for them to try on their clothes and get the correct fit. Upon leaving, Nicole was upset because we were leaving her dress behind. Try explaining to a young four year old that the dress will be waiting for her at the fashion show.
Thursday afternoon brought my mom checking Hannah and Ashley out of school early and swinging by to pick up Nicole from Emma's (according to Hannah, she had to remind Grandma to go back and pick her up) and bringing them to me at work so they could practice. It was a bit of a crazy afternoon/night. Practice ran from 3-5 p.m. Then we took the girls for dinner at Texas Roadhouse and then we had to be back to BATC by 6:30 so Ashley and Nicole could get their hair and makeup done.
Here's a quick story about practice: Dave and I had an appointment with our Financial guy at 4 o'clock. I had made arrangements with my mom for her and Hannah to stay at the practice while we ran to the appointment and then we'd come back and go to dinner. During the appointment, my phone rang and it was my Mom. Now I knew something had to be up because she knew what we were doing. The phone call was....."Your daughter has stopped the practice and will not continue on until her mom gets here. They're trying to practice the finale and she refuses to walk across the stage." Really? Nicole has been going through this stage lately that she wants to be with me. She doesn't want to go to Emma's or to preschool. She wants to be with me. At this point, I'm bugged. Whatever these apron strings are, they need to be cut! Thank goodness for the cute boy that was in the set with Ashley and Nicole. He saw that she was crying and so he picked her up and carried her. Aww....I think she subconsciously had a crush on him!
Dinner was yummy and during dinner we chatted with Nicole about walking herself on the stage. We told her that Cameron would not be carrying her. Then the praying began that the words were sinking in! We made it back in time for the girls to get their hair and make up done. Pampered they were!
After Thursday's show, they had all of the girls pose for pictures. By now it's 8:30 p.m. and Nicole is done. Her arms are folded because she told me as I was putting her on the stage that she didn't want her picture taken.
After the show and a donut, we headed home for bed and knew that we'd be back the next night to do it again. Once again the girls came at 6 o'clock for hair and make up. Hannah was such a big helper for me behind the scene. She helped me get the girls dressed and undressed which was a bit stressful because it had to be done quickly. Friday night they had all of the girls hair and make up done early so I asked the girl if she'd do Hannah's hair. I needed to get her something to make her feel special too.
and the after show poses.....
That day after work, I asked Ashley if she'd be interested and she immediately became excited and said she would. Hannah was instantly bugged because they only wanted kids 8 and younger and this was one of those times where being the big sister didn't work out in her favor. I did ask Nicole and she said she'd do it even though she had no clue as to what I was talking about. She did tell me that she didn't want to do it with Ashley. She wanted to do it herself. That's my independent girl!
On Tuesday, we had to meet the Fashion director at JC Penney's to try on the dresses. It only took about 15 minutes for them to try on their clothes and get the correct fit. Upon leaving, Nicole was upset because we were leaving her dress behind. Try explaining to a young four year old that the dress will be waiting for her at the fashion show.
Thursday afternoon brought my mom checking Hannah and Ashley out of school early and swinging by to pick up Nicole from Emma's (according to Hannah, she had to remind Grandma to go back and pick her up) and bringing them to me at work so they could practice. It was a bit of a crazy afternoon/night. Practice ran from 3-5 p.m. Then we took the girls for dinner at Texas Roadhouse and then we had to be back to BATC by 6:30 so Ashley and Nicole could get their hair and makeup done.
Here's a quick story about practice: Dave and I had an appointment with our Financial guy at 4 o'clock. I had made arrangements with my mom for her and Hannah to stay at the practice while we ran to the appointment and then we'd come back and go to dinner. During the appointment, my phone rang and it was my Mom. Now I knew something had to be up because she knew what we were doing. The phone call was....."Your daughter has stopped the practice and will not continue on until her mom gets here. They're trying to practice the finale and she refuses to walk across the stage." Really? Nicole has been going through this stage lately that she wants to be with me. She doesn't want to go to Emma's or to preschool. She wants to be with me. At this point, I'm bugged. Whatever these apron strings are, they need to be cut! Thank goodness for the cute boy that was in the set with Ashley and Nicole. He saw that she was crying and so he picked her up and carried her. Aww....I think she subconsciously had a crush on him!
Dinner was yummy and during dinner we chatted with Nicole about walking herself on the stage. We told her that Cameron would not be carrying her. Then the praying began that the words were sinking in! We made it back in time for the girls to get their hair and make up done. Pampered they were!
It came time for the show and me, Dave and my Mom were holding our breath that Nicole would come out walking.......and she did! The picture is blurry but it's proof that she did it!
After the show and a donut, we headed home for bed and knew that we'd be back the next night to do it again. Once again the girls came at 6 o'clock for hair and make up. Hannah was such a big helper for me behind the scene. She helped me get the girls dressed and undressed which was a bit stressful because it had to be done quickly. Friday night they had all of the girls hair and make up done early so I asked the girl if she'd do Hannah's hair. I needed to get her something to make her feel special too.
We were trying to get the camera to work right with the low lighting so we made Hannah pose.
Then the Stars of Friday's Show......
and the after show poses.....
What a fun experience. They had a great time. Ashley has already said she'll do it again next time!
Friday, November 11, 2011
TAPS
This seems appropriate for Veteran's Day. Everytime I hear Taps played, I can't help it, the tears come.
I remember it played at my Grandpa's funeral because he served in WWII.
I remember it played at my Dad's funeral because he was in the Army and served in Germany.
Some day, and I hope and pray it's a really, really, long time from now it will be played for Dave and my brother for the service they give every day as Law Enforcement Officers.
What amazing people to know!
http://www.flixxy.com/trumpet-solo-melissa-venema.htm
I remember it played at my Grandpa's funeral because he served in WWII.
I remember it played at my Dad's funeral because he was in the Army and served in Germany.
Some day, and I hope and pray it's a really, really, long time from now it will be played for Dave and my brother for the service they give every day as Law Enforcement Officers.
What amazing people to know!
http://www.flixxy.com/trumpet-solo-melissa-venema.htm
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Halloween
For me, Halloween is an okay holiday. However, with kids it's a crazy holiday. This holiday carries for a full week before it's finally over!
The girls started dressing up for things October 25! Each of the girls needed to dress up for their TaVaci class, which meant Hannah on Tuesday and Nicole and Ashley on Wednesday. Might I add that this requires planning before leaving Mendon that morning because there's no coming home before heading to class. This year it didn't dawn on my that the girls would be dressing up for class. It was a good thing Hannah's class doesn't start until 5:15 because this gave us time to hit Walmart to get the "final" stuff for costumes. I was totally banking on having the weekend to pull costumes together. Silly me! What was I thinking?
Nicole then dressed up for preschool on Thursday. Hannah had a Halloween birthday party on Saturday. Hannah could dress up for the entire school day on Monday (Halloween) but Ashley had to take her costume with her and get herself dressed at 1:15. Nicole spent Halloween day with Dave running to and fro with an air compressor blowing out sprinkler lines so we all had to meet in Macey's parking lot to finish Hannah and Ashley's costumes with make up and get Nicole dressed up for the evening.
This year we had Dorthy.....
The girls started dressing up for things October 25! Each of the girls needed to dress up for their TaVaci class, which meant Hannah on Tuesday and Nicole and Ashley on Wednesday. Might I add that this requires planning before leaving Mendon that morning because there's no coming home before heading to class. This year it didn't dawn on my that the girls would be dressing up for class. It was a good thing Hannah's class doesn't start until 5:15 because this gave us time to hit Walmart to get the "final" stuff for costumes. I was totally banking on having the weekend to pull costumes together. Silly me! What was I thinking?
Nicole then dressed up for preschool on Thursday. Hannah had a Halloween birthday party on Saturday. Hannah could dress up for the entire school day on Monday (Halloween) but Ashley had to take her costume with her and get herself dressed at 1:15. Nicole spent Halloween day with Dave running to and fro with an air compressor blowing out sprinkler lines so we all had to meet in Macey's parking lot to finish Hannah and Ashley's costumes with make up and get Nicole dressed up for the evening.
This year we had Dorthy.....
Dracula's Daughter.....
and a Witch.....
It was a fun filled crazy night but we survived and returned home at 8:15 for showers and bed. After getting everyone ready in Macey's parking lot, we headed into the store for a quick treat-or-treating walk. Then we loaded in the van and went to Grandma Nana's and then up to Grandma Peterson's and her neighbor Audrey's. After that it was a zoom back to pick up Dave's truck from Macey's and then a trip to Nibley to G'ma and G'pa Welker's, then off to Wellsville to Dave's friend from Mt. Crest. The girls like to trick-or-treat here because she gives awesome treats! We arrived in Mendon, set out our treats on the front porch, loaded on the golf cart and were off trick-or-treating our street. We finished up at our prior Bishop's house for a roasted hot dog and hot chocolate.
Can I just say the golf cart is the only way to trick-or-treat. Dave puts his read twirl light on top and off we go. The girls think they're "up town" trick-or-treaters.
Oh yea....and the Sunday before Halloween we painted pumpkins!
Friday, November 4, 2011
Happy Birthday Nicole
I cannot believe that Nicole has turned four! I love four year olds. This is the age that I wish I could keep all of my girls. They are so cute! I love the innocence, the imagination, the trust and the faith these little bodies possess.
Her birthday fell on a Monday this year so she got to spend the day with her Dad while Hannah and Ashley went to school and I went to work. Nicole really looks forward to "Daddy Days". I think Dave enjoys them too. They are such the little buddies.
The Saturday before the girls and I, along with Grandma, went shopping for some presents. Grandma kept Nicole occupied through Kmart while the rest of us bought presents. She got a Cinderella Dress, a crown, a Rapunzel doll, paint and a princess flashlight.
Monday afternoon, I picked Hannah and Ashley up from school and we headed to Walmart to purchase a cake. I should have made a birthday cake but didn't have time and I was hoping she would have won the birthday prizes on the radio because it comes with a cake but that didn't happen so the next best thing was to buy one from the store! Hannah and Ashley chose the purple Rapunzel cake and can I say.....Nicole loved it!
Grandma Peterson came out for dinner and we celebrated with homemade corn dogs, deep fried mushrooms and cauliflower, and our very first batch of homemade crinkle fries! Sounds a bit greasy doesn't it? It was so yummy though!
After dinner we sang Happy Birthday, blew out the candles, opened presents and finally enjoyed eating the cake with some ice cream.
Nicole - we are so blessed to have you as part of our family. Your big brown eyes can light up a room. I love hearing your sweet voice. I love hearing your infectious laugh. I love your spunk. Our family would not be complete without you and I feel blessed that you're mine.
Happy Birthday!
Picture disclaimer: prior to the festivities, Nicole took it upon herself to spruce up her hair. Thus....the wet bangs!
The Rapunzel cake.....you can tell by the smile that she loves the cake!
Hannah ran upstairs and quickly made this birthday hat for Nicole.
A few family photos!
Happy Birthday to you!
Now to the good stuff! The presents!
Here comes the final present. The one you've been waiting for. Wait for it.....
Wait for it.....
What can it be?
A Cinderella Dress! Just what you said you wanted!
Her birthday fell on a Monday this year so she got to spend the day with her Dad while Hannah and Ashley went to school and I went to work. Nicole really looks forward to "Daddy Days". I think Dave enjoys them too. They are such the little buddies.
The Saturday before the girls and I, along with Grandma, went shopping for some presents. Grandma kept Nicole occupied through Kmart while the rest of us bought presents. She got a Cinderella Dress, a crown, a Rapunzel doll, paint and a princess flashlight.
Monday afternoon, I picked Hannah and Ashley up from school and we headed to Walmart to purchase a cake. I should have made a birthday cake but didn't have time and I was hoping she would have won the birthday prizes on the radio because it comes with a cake but that didn't happen so the next best thing was to buy one from the store! Hannah and Ashley chose the purple Rapunzel cake and can I say.....Nicole loved it!
Grandma Peterson came out for dinner and we celebrated with homemade corn dogs, deep fried mushrooms and cauliflower, and our very first batch of homemade crinkle fries! Sounds a bit greasy doesn't it? It was so yummy though!
After dinner we sang Happy Birthday, blew out the candles, opened presents and finally enjoyed eating the cake with some ice cream.
Nicole - we are so blessed to have you as part of our family. Your big brown eyes can light up a room. I love hearing your sweet voice. I love hearing your infectious laugh. I love your spunk. Our family would not be complete without you and I feel blessed that you're mine.
Happy Birthday!
Picture disclaimer: prior to the festivities, Nicole took it upon herself to spruce up her hair. Thus....the wet bangs!
The Rapunzel cake.....you can tell by the smile that she loves the cake!
Hannah ran upstairs and quickly made this birthday hat for Nicole.
A few family photos!
Happy Birthday to you!
Now to the good stuff! The presents!
Here comes the final present. The one you've been waiting for. Wait for it.....
What can it be?
A Cinderella Dress! Just what you said you wanted!
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