Monthly Archives: May 2010

Carlos' Crush

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It was bound to happen, just didn’t think so soon…Carlos has a crush. It’s classic storybook stuff here, it’s on his Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Cottle. He adores her and acts all goofy. He’s even got the wink down now.

So last night some of the teachers from his school were reading books down at our local bookstore (and 25% of the evening’s profits went to the school library). Mrs. Cottle was one of the readers, and Levi and Carlos had gift certificates from their birthday to spend so we ventured down. What a great evening, the different teachers reading was fantastic. They picked out their favorite books and really put everything into reading them. Mrs. Cottle read “Make Way for Ducklings”, one that I remember fondly from my childhood. While she was reading and holding the book away from Carlos, he fell backward out of his chair. I have never seen him move so quickly, trying to right himself before she turned his way. Whew, he did it. Then he kept scooting closer and closer to her until he was practically in her lap.
Strange but sweet to see this other side of my little guy. 🙂

Hogwarts Academy

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Here are some pics from the boys birthday party – a grand time was had by all! We had all of the kids divided into houses (Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff) and they got each got a lightening bolt scar with their house color and played some games. Tug of war, wizard stomp and a golden snitch relay. Making potions (7up, sherbet, gummy worms and pop rocks) was a hit as well as tasting Bertie Botts Every Flavor Beans. We did the cake (thanks Monica!) and ended with a trip through Honeyduke’s Sweet Shoppe. The boys are blessed with some amazing friends, and we love that we get along so well with their parents!

Goin Buggy

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This is video clips from Levi’s play, Goin Buggy. He had a tough time learning his lines, but he worked hard and it paid off. We listened to it in the car, played it all night (gotta at least TRY for the subconscious) and when all was said and done, we were proud, proud mamas. He was one of the only kids who said his lines loudly and clearly. He was the perfect caterpillar! Way to go, Levi.

Bring in the Spring

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Spring at our place means playing outside! It is an amazing feeling to get out of our tiny house and into our big yard. The boys have 5 acres to play on and there’s nothing better for three busy boys then to be able to run free.

We got to take the big boys to a Mariner’s game, which is always fun but also exhausting. It was through the Kitsap Foster Parent Association so we got some time to chat with Tim & Naomi and their crew and catch up a little. We also got some great free Mariner’s hats that say “We Are Family” on the side. Nice family time, but were in major meltdown mode by the time the game was over. When we were about to start walking back to the ferry, the boys were watching the pedicabs and asking for a ride. We were down to our last $2 cash and there aren’t many that hold a family of 5. Levi spotted a bigger one, started chatting up the driver and it turns out it was an electric pedicab and the driver was the owner. He offered to take us to the boat, and I pulled out my $2 and told him sorry, that’s all I had. He was generous and gave us a ride for $2! Nice way to end the adventure.
Our cat, Billie Jean, has become quite the hunter. She keeps trapping and playing with birds and try as I may to save them (and that’s a big deal because I HATE birds) the cat has killed a few. We had a nice little burial for the latest victim.
The last picture needs a little explaining…the boys love going down to the neighbor’s house to say Hi (and get popsicles). We’ve sent down a supply of Otter Pops to keep them in stock for our boys. It’s always a treat for them to get to see John and Terry and the “big boys”. Anyhow, the other day they went down the hill….and took forever to come back. I called down but they didn’t hear me so I started walking down to get them. From the tall grass, up popped 3 little heads. I asked what they were doing and they said that the neighbors were busy but they could come back later for a popsicle. The boys were waiting for later, in the grass, just above the neighbor’s house.

Family Pics

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For Mother’s Day this year, I decided that I would give Dee a family portrait session. The photographer came out last weekend and we packed up the crew and headed to the beach. The lighting was perfect and we got some great shots. The pictures came back today and I couldn’t be happier. They are perfect!

Happy Mother’s Day, Dee!