Sledding fun...

It snowed on Sunday and we have been sledding on that snow for 5 days! Evan, the adrenaline junkie, loves it! Here's a great video that Chris shot coming down the hill in South Windsor. Can you say "Wipeout"?

Meagan's first band concert

Meagan had her first concert with the Collins Band on December 8th. She plays the clarinet. She did so great and I was impressed with how good the band sounded! Here's a snippit from rehearsal.

Christmas card

Here's our Christmas Card picture of the kids. I finally get a shot in 2 frames and we don't have the time to get cards out this year. Figures.

3rd Grade Program - Gamelan

Evan was having a tough day when the 3rd graders had their music program and Open House. He managed to pull through. He did great with the xylophone. It was the before and after that he wanted nothing to do with!

Halloween 09

We had a great Halloween. We went to a party at The Davis' house first and then trick or treated our way back home. Evan smashed his previous record (of 1 house) by trick or treating all the way home! It was so exciting. He even delivered one of our favorite lines from It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. He got his candy from a house and then said, "Can I have an extra piece of candy for my stupid brother." It's the line Lucy says because Linus is sitting in the most sincere pumpkin patch missing out on all the candy!

before and after

Our lovely Goldendoodle Romeo.

A great day for Evan :)

Evan's teachers were so excited to show me Evan's score on his math test today. He got an 86! This was the same test that his regular ed. classmates took on place values. We are so proud of Evan! I'm also including a picture from his latest spelling test.

Character Parade

David Elementary held it's Character Parade last week. All the students and teachers dress up as a character from one of their favorite books. Evan chose Charlie Brown and carried "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!"

Here he is with his teacher Mrs. Colson...

Meagan's new do

Finally got a back to school picture of Meagan. She got a haircut on Saturday and she looks so beautiful. She's doing her hair and wearing bows. Wonders never cease!

First (okay, second) day of school!

Got this great shot of Evan before he stepped on the bus this morning. It's so weird having the kids at 2 different schools, but it does make mornings a little less hectic. Evan is now a 3rd grader at David Elementary. And Meagan is a 5th grader at Collins Intermediate. She won't even let me watch her walk down to the bus stop. Although I do sneak a peak to be sure she's there!

Evan's 8th Birthday

Evan had the BEST birthday party today. We had a SpongeBob Squarepants pool party at our good friends' the Wolsky's house. Thanks to all our great friends. Here's a few pics and a video of Evan's blowing out the candles...my Little Buddy is 8!!!

Camp Good News

Meagan left for sleep-away camp yesterday. My friend Chris, took this great shot of her on the bus. She'll be back on Friday and I've got a surprise waiting for her when she gets home.

The Weatherman on Trial

My magnolia

I have always wanted a Magnolia tree. Did I mention it's the MOST beautiful day here in Houston. Sunny, breezy, and warm. NO humidity (yippee). The perfect Spring day....

KDAV

4th graders get to do the morning announcements at David Elementary. Now to Meagan with the weather report...

my family

This has got to be my all time favorite picture of my family.

Easter 09

Pics from the Cross-Raising on Good Friday and the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday at TWUMC.

Meagan's metal mouth...a self portrait

the boot...

Evan got his boot today from the Orthopaedist. He is able to stand and walk a little. His fracture should heal in 2-3 weeks which is fantastic news! He's back to school tomorrow...

Edens Crawfish Boil '09

a broken foot

Poor baby! Evan was playing at a church event and broke his foot. He has a fracture of the metatarsal. We took him to the ER last night and he was an angel. They put him in a splint and ordered a pediatric wheelchair for him. We don't think he'd be able to manage crutches! So on Monday we will make an appointment with a Orthopedist for as soon as possible. In the meantime we are carrying him everywhere! Ugh! More on this story as it develops.....

Sleepover with Cassidy

Cute pics from tonight's sleepover with Cassidy. Jumping on the trapoline and watching Bolt on the big TV :)

Go Western Day

Overcoming several sensory issues, Evan wore his cowboy hat the entire party and had his (whipped cream) beard shaved. So cute!