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Christmas Tree

New Album 11/28/08 9:59 PM

Today we took the kids to Prarie Pines to cute down our own Christmas tree. It started out with us signing in and receiving our saw and directions on how to cut down our own tree. We then took a horse drawn hayrack ride out to the different fields to pick out our tree. Both kids had a blast on the ride, only it was a little cold. We got off at the Southwestern White Pine field and went searching. Mallory found a great tree that we all loved and Chris got busy sawing it down with a little sideline help from Mick. We then placed our tag on the tree and took the hayrack ride back to the main building. We went in and let Mallory pick out a couple of ornaments and then paid for the tree. We were going out for some hot chocolate and cookies when we spotted a neat rain ride for the kids. Mallory really wanted to take Mick so we let them go. At the last minute we decided we weren't sure how long the ride would be and knowing Mick we decided it would be good for Daddy to go along! We then headed for snacks, the kids had yummy cookies and then it was time to head home. Oh yeah, Santa arrived on a horse drawn carriage while we were there as well! Overall we all had a great time and Mallory thinks this is an event that needs to become a tradition for our family and we agree.

Thanksgiving - Round 3

New Album 11/28/08 9:52 PM

On Thursday we had my family over for Thanksgiving dinner. I was worried about all of the food turning out but with all of the wonderful help from the ladies in the family it was a wonderful feast! Our menu was turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, stuffing, salad, coca-cola jello, homemade orange rolls, homemade cinnamon rolls, pumpkin pie, cherry pie, pecan pie, and apple pie. We were all stuffed.

Thanksgiving - Round 2

New Album 11/28/08 9:46 PM

On Tuesday Dad, Chris, and Evelyn came for a quick Thanksgiving visit. We had a great time filled with lots of fun. We took them to Exploration place and had fun watching the kids explore and did some exploring ourselves. We played several game of basketball, the Wii, cards, and lots of chasing Mick! Since our family all had the stomach flu the week of Chris's birthday we didn't get anything sent in time so we decided to celebrate her birthday along with an early celebration for Dad. We had a great couple of days, thanks for the visit!

Thanksgiving - Round 1

New Album 11/28/08 9:45 PM

The entire third grade at Mallory's school had a Thanksgiving feast on the Friday before Thanksgiving. I said I would help fill in with what ever was needed, can you guess what I ended up having to make? Yes, we made a 22 pound turkey and took it up to school, I stayed and helped serve as well as spend some time with Mallory. The kids all had a great time and were all loaded with sugar by the time they were done.

70's Day at School

Mallory's class won a party at school for good behavior and they all chose to have a 70's party. This was our third costume in three weeks! Mallory and I made the shirt she wore to school.

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80's Party

Well, talk about feeling old. Mallory was invited to a birthday party tonight and the theme was the 80's, I was in Middle School and High School in the 80's and I don't feel that old yet. We had a great time shopping and putting together a totally 80's outfit! She looked really cute and had so much fun. She kept asking over and over again if Aunt Lala and I dressed this way, and I had to admit that yes, we did crimp our hair, and yes we wore jellies, and parachute pants, and admit that yes we did to all of the other little things that made her giggle, and in return made me feel REALLY OLD. I even think she looks a little like Laura and I did WAYYYYYYYY back then.




Mick wasn't quite sure what to think... "Are you really my sister??"



Dots was even ready to pounce on the great big poofy hair!



Mallory and Maddy, the Birthday girl!

Election Day

From New Album 11/7/08 8:57 PM

On Tuesday Mallory's school held their own presidential election. I was lucky enough to be asked to help run the booth for one hour in the morning. I had such fun! The kids each had to register to vote the day before, they would come down as a class, have to give their Name to be crosses off the list and were then handed a ballot and got to go sit in a voting booth to cast their vote. Mallory's class had 20 vote for McCain out the the 24 students. Overall McCain won the school election by over 180 votes. It was a great way for her to start to learn about the voting process and what she has to look forward to some day.

Oh yes, can't leave out that Mallory wore her "Snoopy for President" shirt and Mick wore his "Charlie Brown for President" shirt. Mallory's class also made very cute election hats.

Maize Way Musical

New Album 11/7/08 8:45 PM

Monday night Mallory had her first music program of the year. The program had two classes each of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. They sang a variety of songs about a program that Maize has adopted called "The Maize Way", Commitment to Character. They have a variety of traits that they try and teach the children about such as respect, being a good friend, etc. Mallory won student of the week the first week of school for following the Maize Way. Another neat part of the program was that every child wore the same t-shirt. We had to each send a shirt and the school paid for the iron decal, they turned out very cute. Hope you enjoy the video of her singing "We're changing the world..." Hope you enjoy!

Fox Ridge Fall Festival

New Album 11/7/08 8:44 PM

On Sunday, Nov. 2nd our neighborhood had a Fall Festival/Halloween party. I signed up to be on the social committee so I was in charge of donations this time around. Well, with the way the economy is going I didn't have much luck. Our builder Leon Greaser was kind enough to donate $100.00, and I got Wendy's to donate 100 junior Frosty's. Mick slept through the costume parade but Mallory had a good time. She ended up spending the rest of her time helping Jessica make and hand out popcorn. I am always amazed at what she ends up enjoying! Chris and Mick showed up about an hour late but he still had some fun in the jump house, he had several parents laughing about how brave he was.