Ivan worked on his letter at school with his OT. He told her our family would be going to the North Pole over Christmas Break. We've got the fire truck, ambulance and balloons covered. Anyone know where to find a storm chaser who will come sit under the tree Christmas morning?!
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Thankful
That is our #5 on top of the pile helping with the tackle!
First place for the season and 2nd place in the post season tournament.
Unbelievable!
Ivan participated in his 1st grade music program. He sang, did the motions, added some rocking and flapping, kept his hands to himself and remembered his line.
We were all a little worried that he would bolt when he heard the clapping and cheering, but he just kept smiling.
We have watched the video multiple times. Ivan laughs so hard he cries and says, "Look at Ivan he can't stop rocking!"
Happy Birthday Grandma Lucile!
Having fun on Papa's tractor.
You are a beautiful 93 years!
Friday, October 14, 2011
teeth
Our jack-o-lantern lost his two top teeth yesterday.
The tooth fairy brought him a silver dollar.
He can't wait to get to the dollar store!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Russia Picnic
James and Alex-both born May 2001 and the only kids from Shuya
(all the other kids are from Ivanovo)
Lucas, Alex, Alex, Anton, Alex and Max
twenty blessings
Lauren (11) and Nick (7)
Alex and Max (twins, 10)
Ana (11 years) and Yuri (14 years)
James (10) and Grace (7)
Lucas (11), Alex (13) and Analyse (8)
twin girls (9) and Sergei (11)
Anton (13) and Lilya (9)
Ivan building a dam for the bikers on the trail to run over!
It was fantastic to see all our ABC Adoption families. It is amazing to see all our healthy, vibrant kids. Each one of them knows the true meaning of perseverance.
The kids haven't seen each other for at least 6 years. They were shy for about 5 minutes and then took off running like they'd been friends forever.
The moms and dads...we couldn't stop talking! We are already planning our next picnic and also a mom's weekend for this fall.
Perfectly Awesome!
Choir
The Timber Creek 4th and 5th grade choirs had their first performance last week.
Below is a link to video of a couple songs.
Click on CHOIR.
The user name is timber and the password is creek.
Alex is on the second row toward the middle.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Pretty Prairie Rodeo
Friday night Pretty Prairie Rodeo
Cami and I enjoying the rodeo.
Alex and Tommy putting ketchup and mustard on Austin the hot dog!
Cole, Tommy, Alex, Austin, Maclain, Christian and Justin
happy boys!
Tommy, Chris and Alex walked a mile or so down the river looking for fish. No need for a pole when the water is only 5 inches deep, they caught this channel cat with their hands.
The kids and the dog came running to see the catfish.
Christian, Alex and Austin celebrating a volleyball tournament win.
My boy's got mad skills!
Football moms trying to stay in the disappearing shade.
Last year the river was full and 3-4 feet deep.
Getting ready for dinner and nightfall. Bonfires, banjos, guitars and flashlight tag.
"At least it was a dry heat..."
All 70 of us had a blast at Zimmerman's this year.
Temperatures got up to 110, but we had lots of cold drinks, a bit of hot river water, a sliver of shade and tons of friends.
After 3 1/2 hours in the car, Austin and Alex jumped out and ran before Chris had it in park!
Finally found Alex about an hour later, soaked in sweat and dust and driving an ATV!
The boys caught frogs, snakes, lizards, turtles and fish.
They ran the gas out of all 9 ATV's, filled them up and ran them dry again!
Stayed up past 1:00 singing, dancing, stargazing and playing flashlight games.
shooting skeet
Monday, July 11, 2011
grandpas
Grandpa Jay
loyal * teaser * farmer * stubborn * determined * jack-of-all trades * protector * family man
Hope you are catching a crappie with each cast.
we love you
Grandpa Ron
coach * passionate * thoughtful * family man * brownie baker * encourager * determined
Hope you are watching all the grandkids' games.
we love you
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Independence Day
Table Rock Lake
Thank you to Betty for loaning us her golf cart for the parade.
snacks on the dock
Wayne was having as much fun as the kids.
Honoring our veterans.
flopping and dancing with the fish
Alex caught our dinner!
awesome
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