Jan. 9, 2008
Ian Turned 12 in December and a few other things...
As always, I am behind on posting pictures! Ian turned 12 on December 13th!
I took Ian to the coffee shop for a hot cocoa, but he decided on an eggnog milkshake instead! BRRRR! I would have picked the cocoa!
Then, we made Ian's favorite dinner, TACOS! Usually my hubby fries the shells... I am not very good at that... but since Russ was on travel in San Diego at the time Ian insisted on making them himself and did a GREAT job! He is a good cook!
Ian requested donuts for dessert:
We had a donut feast after dinner!
It was a lot of fun.
Not that same day, but another evening, right as I finished making dinner the power went out...
We lit a lot of candles (I mean like every candle we own...LOL) and we were fine, but at first the younger children were a little worried! It seems a lot scarier when the house is dark and Daddy is not home. He was only on travel for about 10 days, but it seemed like forever!!!
During that same week I finished several projects including good-bye gifts for Noah and Hannah's public school teachers. I started with spiral bound 3x5 cards and made a decorative cover for each one:
After making the covers with the children's photos the inside pages were filled with photos of the child and thier dictations about the photos and about their favorite things (colors, food, etc.)
The last several pages they were allowed to write whatever they wanted to write and draw pictures, etc. to say thank-you and good-bye to the teachers.
The teachers really loved them and Noah and Hannah had a great time making them!
In that same week I crocheted and sewed as much as possible! It was a busy and productive week.
Comments
Jan. 9, 2008 - Auntie Christina
Posted by SuperAngel
Looks like Ian had a wonderful birthday. Those tacos look delicious!! He did do a great job on them!! The donuts look good too. I could totally go for them.
The candles look loverly!! I love to light candles. Especially PartyLite.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Have a great day!!
Love, Prayers and Blessings,
Amanda
http://superangelsblog.com
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Jan. 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Jocelyndixon
OH you're making me HUNGRY!! All the food looks good! I hope Ian had a swell time!
Love
Jocelyn
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Jan. 10, 2008 - I am sorry
Posted by Kinley
I have many days like that also, totally overwhelmed and wanting to quit.
Kristy
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Jan. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by CTdittmar
Sounds neat! I love the pictures you posted and the books the kids made. And your son's birthday looked so warm and fun. You've got a delightful family!
I like your kitchen...sigh! Very nice!
Warmly,
Christa
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Jan. 13, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by hugs4Him
What a nice idea for the teachers! Shows something really nice about homeschoolers too. My kiddos don't like when the power goes out, especially Butterfly (very nervous). Happy birthday to Ian! Looks like a fun, & yummy, b-day was had!
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Jan. 14, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Jocelyndixon
Oh LOL You're funny... pj model! LOL haha
Thanks for the wonderful gift! (((HUGS))))
Love
Jocelyn
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Jan. 14, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by -gena
Christina,
I left a comment on Rachel Dixon's blog, too, mentioning you and the beautiful gifts. You have just BLESSED us so much. Susanna is ADORABLE snuggled up in this soft, satiny purple blanket, just like she is in the one you made her, too. Thank you so much for everything. The little girlies looked so cute next to each other holding their new matching outfits. You are so sweet. Thank you again so very much. I hope I get to actually meet you in person eventually.
Love,
-gena
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Jan. 14, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by MamaArcher
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today, I responded to your comment over there. You have a beautiful family, may God bless you!
Kristine
www.mamaarcher.com
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