more random

Pretty soon I will get back to some actual content on this here blog but here is some more random to go with pics from Kaleb's iPad. 

I had been wanting to try a Shellac manicure & finally a Groupon popped up for a local place. It was worth every penny because of what the lady said as I was leaving. "Remember, jewels not tools." She, of course was talking about babying my newly polished nails but I thought that was choice advice for my single friends.

Kaleb was playing with Legos the other morning, saying, "Attack the Minnovites!" but then an hour later I walked by & heard, "Attack the Mennonites!" AWESOME.

Lastly, I counted the other day & we have been given 12 Bibles since the year 2000. I think this says something. Not sure what that something is, but there is definitely a message there. Kind of brings to mind this scene from Saved. When she throws the Bible, so funny.

http://youtu.be/umLUKBlpyoY

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 Gettin' down with our inner artiste.

 Ooooh, a centerpiece keeps it classy. And you bet your boots there is Christmas music playing 24/7.

This is how said music affects Matt.

just now

Collin: "Mama, can I watch Dora on the puter? Pleeeease? It's my best day! Pleeeeeease?!!! I won't be naughty or break it or put anything on it? Pleeeeeease?!"

And then....he hissed at me. WTH.

Happy Halloween!

From some crazed footballs fans, Rosie the Riveter, an assassin, the Ranger's Apprentice, & Leonardo.

Not all who wander are lost. -J.R.R. Tolkien

pun'kin

Our trip to the pumpkin patch 2011. We found a great place in Puyallup, WA to get out of the city & play in the pumpkins with Grandpa & Grandma. So many fun memories from their time here, nothing like generous grandparents to feel spoiled rotten.

impromptu

 Right after the Science Center we wandered past this freshly raked pile of leave & once again, I was not quite ready with the camera. Little boys move like lightning & have no time for photo shoots. They do however, go with the flow, have boundless energy, & brush off grudges easily. That is better, for this mama, than a perfectly posed picture. Love my band of hooligans, I do!

weird science

Along with the swords, Grandpa & Grandma brought us Science Center passes. We had a fun afternoon playing & learning at all the exhibits, nice to have a one adult-one child ratio in a place like that. Trips like these are counted toward homeschooling hours as well. Here's to making learning fun!

 My favorite to watch was Collin. He took it all in with such wonder, this space shuttle, the dinosaurs, he thought they were all the real deal.

 The butterfly room was an unexpected favorite for the boys. They tried very diligently to keep still for the chance that one would land on them. Then, one did, and Mom's camera was not quite ready. Boys and butterflies, who knew?

And after all that, Grammy asks for one picture. Err... they're working on it? Ah well, good thing they are so cute most of the time.

armed

Grandpa brought custom handmade swords for each of the boys. They were elated & began "training" immediately. Yes, it is dangerous.
...and it is awesome.