Day 32

{Jan 29th} Thursday
Library Storytime, it was our first time going and it really was a good thing for Tes. I think we will make it a weekly thing. There are things for Vann to play on and with and Tes gets to listen to some books and then make a craft. Fun stuff. And they have the library closed, so that the kids and moms are the only ones in there. I really love that, don't have to worry about anyone creepy.

Day 31

{Jan 28th} Wednesday
Sometimes you just cant beat an ice cream cone. The kids get really bored when I need to run errands, so every once and a while we stop for a treat. And the kids love sneaking Vann a taste.

Day 30

{Jan 27th} Tuesday
Trying to finish up some old projects and start some new ones. I love knitting...but I need to get my sister Kelly to teach me how to crochet.

Day 29

{Jan 26th} Monday
Braydan: " Mom I want Manly mickey mouse pancakes for Breakfast today" Picture taken with added syrup face applied.

Day 28

{Jan 25th} Sunday
Had the best intentions to take a Valentines picture today. We were even going to go to the red bridge to take them after church. And of course we walk out of church and it has dropped about 5 degrees and it is snowing/raining. So I try to take them in the house. Ya, that didn't work. Hard to do it with a tripod and timer. I need you Julia! So here is one of the kids. Family ones just didn't turn out well.

Day 27

{Jan 24th} Saturday
My favorite picture from the many that were taken today.
Mama and Vann at Mt. Shasta during our sledding adventure.

Day 26

{Jan 23} Friday
An interesting experience today. We invited Braydan's little friend Takeo to come play after school today. His Dad didn't want to send him over having never met us so we decided to have his family come over to meet ours. So trying to be my Mothers daughter and be a good hostess. I made finger foods and drinks and had it all set out. Come to find out, that he never lets Takeo go anywhere on his own without him, his wife decided to go to Medford and get her nails done, and he has OCD and wouldnt touch any of the food or drinks I prepared. So much for trying to make a good impression. The kids had fun though playing Lego Star Wars and Tag, and I guess that is all that matters.

Day 25

{Jan 22nd} Thursday
And it begins anew... Elduderino will be pwning noobs once more.

Day 24

{Jan 21st} Wednesday
Nothing like warm milk with cinnamon-sugar that you get to sprinkle yourselves, on a cold night, when you have sore throats and are looking stinkin cute in matching Super Mario jammies.

Day 23

{Jan 2oth} Tuesday
Our 44th president was sworn into office today, President Barack Obama. It is a piece of history that I am living through at the moment so I thought that I would include it. Even if it does make me a little nervous. (we have no cable so I watched some of it on the Tv at the gym and then at home on my computer...Picture is of a slideshow of 2009 Inauguration on my Computer)

Day 22

{Jan 19th} Monday
Family Movie night with popcorn and cookies, watching the Princess Bride. The kids love these nights, relaxing and just us being together. The blanket is one that I made a few years back out of all of our old jeans, it works well for picnics and such. It is fleece on the other side.

Day 21

{Jan 18th} Sunday
A walk through Greenhorn park and it historical gold mining area.

Day 20

{Jan 17th} Saturday
Dodgeball tournament in Etna. Nathan's team ended up not showing up and he jioned another, who ended up winning. So he got a Champions shirt.

Day 19

{Jan 16th} Friday
Homework is a daily occurrence for Braydan, but Tes loves to work out of the workbook Poppy and Marmie gave her. I cant believe that she will be in kindergarten next year. Braydan is doing really well in 1st grade and is a the top of his class. His work book is more challenging for him which he likes, since his homework is usually to easy.

Day 18

{Jan 15th} Thursday
Dentist day
Report: Tes= 3 cavities
Braydan= 2 cavities

Day 17

{Jan 14th} WednesdayI first heard of this book from my good friend Julia, and I finally picked up a copy. I am now totally hooked on hiding veggies that my family would normally never eat, in their food. We have had sweet potatoes in our pancakes and lasagna. Spinach in our eggs. Butternut squash in our quesadillas and cauliflower in our mashed potatoes. All without a single complaint. Next up....Spinach brownies and sweet potato hot chocolate!

Day 16

{Jan 13th} Tuesday I lost 73lbs through this program, it changed my life to finally get the weight off. I am now a certified Health coach through this program and I intend to help others change their lives.

Day 15

{Jan 12th}
Ok, well here is the man doing his favorite trick. This kid will take the stool and push it back and forth across the kitchen floor. It really is funny and he has gotten so good at maneuvering around anything and everything. This kid is going to be walking any minute.
Other thing Vann does at 10.5 months. Opens every cupboard door he can. Loves the toilet. Finally got his other front tooth in. loves fruit and meat sticks and stuffing. still bald. said first word...dog. total mamas boy.loves a juice bottle.

Day 14

{Jan 11th}
A new calling at church...I am now the Valient 9 girls primary teacher. So today was my first Sunday, I made them chocolate dipped pretzels with sprinkles for a little treat, which they loved. I never realized just how chatty 9 year old girls really are. :)

Day 13

{Jan 10th}
Saturday snack time. Mini whole wheat bagels with cream cheese and a tangerine. (One of my New Years resolutions is to feed my kids healthier) They loved it, in fact that asked for it again for lunch.

Day 12

{Jan 9th}
Braydan is a reading fool. This kid can go through one of these magic tree house books in 1 day. He loves to read. Reminds me of me, I remember my mom getting upset with me because I had my nose in a book while I was trying to accomplish some job she had given me to do. That just happened last night with Braydan, and I paused and kinda laughed to myself. What a problem to have....gosh dang it that kid reads to much, darn books, we should punish him. :)

Day 11

{Jan 8th}
Two little stinkers. These 2 are home together while Braydan is at school and for the most part get along well, as long as Tes isn't smothering Vann. But she always shares with him, which he loves. And one of them is always hungry.

Day 10

{Jan 7th}
My little helper Tessiesue, she is little mama to Vann and always ready to help with any little jobs. Here she is putting away dishes from the dishwasher. Silly girl.

Day 9

{Jan 6th}
Loving this wrap that I got for Vann, I wish that I had found it sooner. It holds him nice a tight and I am completely hands free. And it very comfortable for me and for him. love it. Used it today when Tes and I walked to pick up Braydan from school and then again when we walked to the park. Its really a cool wrap.

Day 8

{Jan 5}
A fresh start. Too many holiday goodies and just plain laziness...leads to extra pounds. So I am off again, starting my program anew. Got to get back into those size 10s.

Day 7

{Jan 4th}
On our way Home.

Day 6

{Jan 3}
Visited Grandma Maxine. THe farms and orchards around her house were beautiful.

Day 5

{Jan 2nd}
Said good bye to Marmie and Poppy and went on to Gramps house.

Day 4

{Jan 1st}
Fun with Marmie and Poppy at the Fresno zoo...and then yummy food and DiCiccos.

Day 3

{Dec 30th}
On our way to Merced. The kids did really well. On the way we stopped in Turlock to see Aunt Sas and Jim.

Day 2

{Dec 29th}
Still cold outside, but all the snow has melted. much easier for Vann to get around without the snow.

Day 1

{Dec 28th}
Found out that our dear friends the Clarks had their 3rd baby girl. Natalia