NOT this year

There are 31 people in my family....five in my immediate not counting myself, 15 on my side, and 11 on the White side. That is 31 cards for birthdays during the year.

14 are from May 10th-July 24th.

I am not able to remember anymore.

I forgot many last year.

Zach and Colson got their cards in January of 2013.

Not this year!

I spent about 30 minutes in the card aisle this am, and realized there are some big milestones for this year.

Two parents are turning 60!  One spouse who shall remain nameless is turning 40!

(I was not kind with my card selection:)

Happy Thursday from my little hoot!

Little sparklies

Here is Allie's reaction to her birthday surprise.

Dramatic as expected:)

She sat very still, held her breathe, and as soon as it was over, she said, "Oh mom, oh goodness, they are burning. They are burning.  Are they supposed to still burning?"

Of course little bit is asking if she has to wait until 10 years old.   As always, I said, "We will see." (The first thing my parents always said, and the last thing I wanted to hear!)

As we were walking out, Mary looked at this store window, and said, "That is totally inappropriate."  It was so funny, that I took a quick pic.  Hope no one saw me!

Apparently the beaver was of the strep variety. I blurred out his tongue because it was gross.  He was so miserable. He is still puffy, but feeling better.

Daddy and David had to cover cupcakes for the birthday girl.

The word was that someone stole the show:)

Top 10

I found this list that Allie made....Top ten reasons she's glad to be 10.

Her hand writing is somewhat like her daddy's.

10.  Double digits

9.  I am taller.

8.  I will never be 9 again (p.s. kinda bad thing.

7.  I know more. 

6.  I am older.

5.  I can now do things I couldn't do.

4.  I am catching up in height to my parents.

3.  I can do more.

2.  I can be more helpful.

1. I am new.

(I asked what "I am new" means, and she said it means she just turned 10 so she's new.  I'm not sure about that one.  

Her daddy made her a deal last night.  He told her she could have ANYTHING she wanted under one condition....that she stay 9.

She thought about it, and said, "I'll try!"  

Mary thought and thought about what to get Allie.  She picked out a few things at Target.

These two really do get excited for each other.  I love it.

Headed to pick her up from school.

Don't tell her, but she's going to get her ears pierced today! (That should probably be a whole other post because I'm sure it will be an event.)

Happy Birthday Allie!!!!  Love you silly kid:)

The "beaver" is here

Mary has always called fever, a "beaver." 

My G man is down and out.  Join the club huh.  The reason it's remarkable is that David has been home 7 months, and this is the first "beaver" to hit our household.  For a family of four children under 10 THAT is a miracle.  We've had our share of coughs and sniffles, but overall the kids have been very healthy and VERY thankful.  G is fine...he's jumping on the tramp between Motrin doses.  He has no cough or sniffles....just a little ole beaver.

Last week was spirit week at school.  These pics are from "decade day."  Allie wasn't sure what to do, and mamma hasn't really got it together.  She googled "Eighty's decade," and the pics were hilarious.  I think they were a little far fetched, but this is what she came up with herself.  

Our costume closet is pretty full, so we had this one for Mary.  

Is it REALLY 2013???

Number 5

DO NOT WORRY.

It is not another kid.

Exactly one year ago yesterday, I started our fifth yearbook. Yesterday, I FINISHED!

 Front Cover

Back cover.

110 pages. Done.

I may be tootin' my horn, but I'm just so happy I finished!  I stayed caught up until David came home, and then it was November.  I had months to catch up, and I really didn't think it would happen.

This is my favorite "break" from the world.  We all have something that takes us away and gives us a release.  This is mine, and it just happens to produce something to show for it which is an added bonus.  I cannot wait until it arrives. Thank you shutterfly for your 50% off sale right after Christmas!  

Total randomness

Yesterday, I was thinking that I can't believe I will have a ten-year-old next week.  Today, she looked at me like this, and the thought crossed my mind again.  Are ten-year-olds silly?  Mine is.

G has been taking TWD two days a week since the summer.  He's really loving it.  He takes it very seriously!

He is about to test for his third belt, and he's so proud:)  His teacher is THE BEST.  He's Korean. I had David in my lap while Garrett had his lesson, and every time the instructor would say, "YAAAAHHH." David would repeat it, LOUDLY.  

Today was super hero day.  Mary made a cape although she doesn't look too excited about it.  She's had a rough week, and is going through something at school that is stressful for her.  She's cried every night for three nights.  It wouldn't be a big deal to others but it's a HUGE deal to her, and we are trying to pray through it.  

  

I think I squint my nose like when I smile because he's started doing the same thing.  Little booger.

Happy New Year

It was cold and rainy this first day of 2013.  We broke out the bubbles rather than the fireworks. I spent probably 20 minutes trying to teach him to hold the wand OUT in front of him and not right at his lips.  He was so mad because he couldn't get them to work.  FINALLY, he decided to listen....

It was really cold, and the other kids didn't want to stay out. For 6 months, this blog has been ALOT about David, and I'm determined to get the other ones on here, but they are RUNNING from the camera.  They are done! 

His hands are covered in bubbles and FREEZING, but look at that face!

Happy 7 months home little man!