Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Strike a Pose

Travis finally had his Christmas concert at school...in Mid-January! Jingle Bells en espanol never sounded so sweet. He was happy to find us in the crowd, as you can see by his silly grin.




Today was a snow day! More snow! The kids and I were home from school and John was not scheduled to work. Family time (after nap time of course)! Travis and Chelsea decided to do their favorite thing...dress up. The princess and the super hero were full of life at our house this morning!



Travis decided to strike a variety of classic super hero poses! He told me "This is how they do it, Mom! They look like this all the time!" Okay! Who am I to argue with a super hero???

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Happy Birthday, Travis!!!

My son turns 6 today! I can't believe it! I can't wrap my head around how fast the last 6 years have flown by.


We have the day off from school today. Another ice storm... no where near the caliber of the other one. Just enough to be annoying and impede travel. As much as I am not looking forward to being in school until the butt-end of June, it is nice to be home with my boy on his big day. He opened his presents this morning and has spent the day putting together his Lego's with Daddy. We are supposed to go out to eat at Friendly's tonight, but the weather may not allow that to happen. His kids' party and family party are this weekend.

Saturday started off with a kid party. We went to Travis's favorite Pizza place and the kids seemed to have fun. I was a little put-off by the fact that they didn't seem especially organized. But I think the kids were happy. That is all that counts.




On Sunday the family gathered to celebrate with us. It was a smaller party than usual. It seems as though everybody had so much to do. And...wouldn't you know it? More snow!

Chelsea helped mom in the kitchen on the day of the family party. I just have to make sure I add the eggs last so she doesn't get a rash. She was so happy to be there. She kept saying "Happy Birthday to you, Travis!"
Travis loved the crown he got at school.

Ten Things I Love About My Son
1. He has a good heart
2. He is usually very gentle
3. His smile and laugh
4. His eyes
5. He loves to learn
6. He is easy to please
7. He takes himself very seriously
8. He loves to sing
9. He isn't inhibited when it comes to saying he loves us
10. He still likes to snuggle even though is is getting older

Thursday, January 1, 2009

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Wishing you and your family a 2009 full of love, peace, and happiness!