CHRISTMAS 2012

Happy Birthday Jesus!!!

I can't believe Christmas has already come and gone!! I love viewing Christmas through the eyes of my children. It is truly magical to see everything through them and the excitement Christmas brings and all the traditions and belief with it.
This year was extra special because my mom and dad were able to be here and celebrate with us. This is something we didn't think would happen this year. We were also able to celebrate our traditional Christmas eve with my sister, her husband and the newest member of the family, Liam. We had our traditional split pea soup, fried catfish and potato salad. After we waited for a couple of hours to open presents. Of course Santa would be delivering the kids presents later that night.
After a great evening with my family the kids sprinkled reindeer food on the lawn and put out chocolate chip cookies and milk for Santa.
The kids woke up early in the morning wanting to open up presents. They quickly found out they were real good this past year.
It so happens Santa didn't forget dad either. Dad was also a very good boy this past year. He got clothes, mma stuff, work bench and a new t.v.

This has been a great year and we have been truly blessed. The greatest gift of all is my family, love, our happiness and that we are all healthy. No amount of material items could bring as much joy as that.

(pics are very scattered)

Ollie with the nutcrackers

What did Ollie do with the stockings??

Having a tea party. 

Ollie bungee jumping

He has a sweet tooth. 

Hana enjoying her Christmas eve dinner. 

                                                       Ricky and Babi

Liam checking Babi out

Her 1st Monster high doll. Thanks teta. 

Ricky getting his movies!!

Hana finally got a big girl jewelry box

Stompees -- yay!!

Thank you deda and babi. 

Ready to go to his mma workouts in style. 

Liam is so excited about his gifts. 

Babi was very happy with her presents. 

Daddy with his new TV!!

I was on Santa's good list. 

                                                       The reindeer will know where to go.

Saying goodbye to Ollie. 

Getting ready to go to bed so Santa could come. It took them forever!!

Santa came!!

Hana's kindle fire!!!

Laser tag - so much fun!

                                                       Finally his camera!!

Her very own James Avery charm bracelet. 

Baking miniature cupcakes.  

Loves her "nerd" glasses. She has been asking Santa months for them. 

The kids had a great Christmas. Santa spoiled them. 

HANA LOST HER 1ST TOOTH

On Monday November 28 , 2012, Hana lost her first tooth. Hana's bottom middle left tooth (looking at her) has been wiggling for a while. It was just a matter of time. She ended up losing it at school. I really wish it happened at home so we could be a part of it.
I think she was glad it happened at school because she was able to go to the nurses office and get a treasure box to put it in.
That night she carefully put it under her pillow for the tooth fairy to get.

It is kind of bittersweet because it means she is growing up.

FIRST 9 WEEKS OF KINDER AND 2ND GRADE

The kids survived their 1st nine weeks of school. Hana Kindergarten and Ricky 2nd. The kids really enjoy going to school and Hana even says she likes Kindergarten. Which we were a little worried because she was jumping into a 5 day a week schedule from 2-3 days. They both love their teachers and have made great friends.
Hana:
Hana made it through her 9 weeks with only 3 incidents. 1. She asked a boy to stab her with a pencil right after the teacher said not to. 2. On the dome monkey bars there was a girl sitting at the top and Hana wanted her spot so she just decided to push her down. She did feel remorseful after she realized what she had done and cried. 3. She bent a boys finger back.

Her conference was good. Ricky went. Hana tries to be done 1st and not do her best. She treats work like a race. Also, she tries to be mother hen of her table and if things don't go her way than she loses it. Of course we are all working on helping her understand.

Report card:
S+ ( which hers were an 89 --- grrrrrr) Reading and Language
E Math, Technology Apps, Art, Theater Arts, Music, P.E., Health
E+ Science, Social Studies
In her math assessment she scored a 93.

Her troubles this 9 weeks was Rhyming and issues with paying attention/listening at times.

Ricky:
Ricky received good conduct every day this 9 weeks.

Report Card:
Reading, Language Composition and L/A Composition: 100
Math: 95
Science and Social Studies: 97
Only S: Music Conduct and Art.

State Math Assessment: 90 ( he only missed 2 problems).

We are very proud of both kiddos for their good reports. They are both amazing kiddos, and we are super blessed to have such great kids.

HALLOWEEN 2012

Happy Halloween!!! We love Halloween around our house. The kids enjoy dressing up and trick or treating. This year they had some friends go with them. Our neighborhood was definitely generous with candy. Hana was Jasmine and Ricky was Justin Bieber. Although, he was on strike and refused to sing.

                                                          Windwood fall festival

                                                          Meow

                                               Angry Birds Game

   

 

                                                    The wizard and Justin Bieber

Jasmine and Lalaloopsy

Getting ready to fill up those bags. 

                                                   Hana's pumpkin

                                                 Ricky's pumpkin

      She did 6 backward flips in a row!!

HAPPY 43RD BIRTHDAY!!

Not only do we get to celebrate Halloween, but we also get to celebrate an important man turning 43 this year. Happy birthday to Ricky. For his birthday this year we went to the Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean concert. It really worked out because I'm a Luke Bryan fan and Ricky is a Jason Aldean fan. It was the first cold front of the season so it was a little chilly. The concert was really good, except for the one glitch of eating a hamburger there. Ricky was sick all the next day.
Ricky kind of gets the raw deal on his birthday, because the kids go tick or treating. But we did celebrate by Ricky blowing out a candle in a ding dong. One of his favorite desserts. The kids gave him a card and gift certificate for a 1 hour massage.
I love you babe!! Looking forward to seeing what 43 holds for you.

                                                      Having a great time at the concert

                                                            Making a wish