So long again....

Sorry again...it's been a long time. Well, we have been pretty busy ad now it is spring break for three of us....Mommy, Hailey, and Elias have been hanging out all week. We have actually been lucky because Daddy has been able to be with us for 3/5 days. Elias had ear tubes in and adnoids out on Monday, so Daddy was off for that day. He did very well, and the doc. said his ears were full of a glue-like substance. Glad we did that! Anyhow, Daddy also requested today and tomorrow off to hang out with us. Today we went to a park we have never visited before. It has "dinosaur bones" buried beneath the sand, so kids are desperately looking for them. Elias was pretty skeptical about the sand at first (he is TX boy for sure!) but quickly caught onto smashing Daddy and Hailey's castles. Hailey enjoyed people watching and climbing on rocks with Daddy....oh, I've also inlcuded a picture of the Daddy's Daughter dance they went to in Feb. They had a great time and danced all night!

An update on Ashley....sadly she won't be in our pictures again (unless she sends me some pics to post..hint hint) because she is living in CA with Frankie's mom and sister. Hopefully she can get me some pics to we can keep you updated on her as well...she is do paddeling with her cousin and enjoying her family there. We all miss her. If you are in her area, please visit her for us!

Happy New Year!

I promise, our living room doesn't always have a coating of toys, just anytime we're awake!

I know my sister and Mia had apple cider, but based on this picture...Logan, you were holding the good stuff from me!

Elias and Mia playing their "clarinets" as Hailey calls them...Don't worry, apple cider people!

Trying to get three boys all born in the same month approximately 21 months ago in the same picture, and nobody is crying, falling, or eating!?!?!? WOW! That photographer is fast!

My New Year started off great with a haircut! My mommy is teaching herself how to use Daddy's clippers so she can forever cut my hair. See...I don't care right now if she misses a few or it runs a little long since I am still the one who regularly rubs syrup in my hair!

We got to have the Bachtel's and Kate and Logan and Granny come over yesterday(not sure why and I don't care) and there was some major jumping action followed by Daddy's yummy food, followed by some much needed man time with Logan and Jack (ie cars trucks cars trucks).

Today Mommy, Hailey, and I went to Home Depot with Granny to pick out some very pink paint for her wall...GIRLS! It's not my Mommy's favorite, but my sister..well, she's another story. Enjoy our newest pics while they last since Mommy has to go back to work on Monday. Oh, and we're going to the park tomorrow with Mommy's friend who happens to have two sons...my kind of friend!

Love,

Elias

Another one? Holy cow mom...get a job!

Somehow our mom can post ANOTHER entry in December!??!!? How come this lady has time sometimes ( but not often) and how come most of the time we go to our daycare and sometimes we get to sleep in till 7:30?!?!?!? What the heck kind of job is that? UGHGHGH! Get it straight lady...either you do have to work or not. And school? And the "my kids" conversations...dugh, does she not know her kids are here at home? ADULTS!

Christmas was good for everyone...Adam and clan came over Christmas Eve and spent the night (apparently 1 mile is far too far to drive in the am when there is Santa on the brain). Granny made sure she was at our house nice and early (with pj's on even!) and we tore into all of our goods. There were definately a few favorites, but we enjoyed all of them. Mommy loved her new shiny bracelet from Daddy (he tried to sneak it into her stocking, but me being 4.. I announced that there is no way that was from Santa because I saw Daddy wrap it!) I loved my Leapfrog handheld thing that Santa delivered and also my stroller, doll, and clothes that several people contributed to. My brothers favorite, well...trucks, trucks, trucks, trucks, shall I go on? Oh, and his Hot Wheels tricycle that can't be pushed by his own power yet because his legs are about as long as mine. Granny's favorite, probably her new TV Uncle Adam got her....Daddy got Raiders stuff...hard to find in Texas!

Oh, did I forget to mention our new tent? Well, Uncle Adam arrived a few days before Christmas with his big huge truck that has lots of wheels (and my brother was SUPER excited to see!) and delivered a tent for us that someone gave him at a job...said it was in perfect condition. Why the heck would I want a huge tent in our backyard?!?!??!

They may have tricked me a little...Uncle Adam put it together on Christmas and I was very determined to believe those liars till I saw the net go up around it. I am one smart cookie...don't lie to me adults!!!!! (Mommy has forgotten to take pictures, but in case you are believing them like I did, it's really a trampoline!)

We celebrated with the Bachtel's on Sunday and the kids exchanged books, toys and pj's. We are having more people over tomorrow for the New Year, so I'm sure Mommy will be taking some pics of that tent then!

Santa pictures are here!

So after spending a delightful 40 minutes in line, we got to see the bearded man. Well, when I told Hailey we were going to see the man with fuzz on his face and a big belly, she cried, "We're going to see Daddy at work!" LOVE HER! Granny was fantastic and stayed in line while Mommy got to walk Elias till the big man was ready for us. Hailey again wouldn't talk...maybe next year. However, Santa sure is a smart fellow because he guessed exactly what she wanted...doll stuff and dolls. Mommy had to give Santa a little nudging to figure out that Elias wants a Hot Wheels trike (he better cause it's almost together). Well, after I payed their enormous price for pictures, they let Granny take a few. Oh, and if you are out of the loop somehow...all I had to do was hand Linus to Santa and Elias went running towards him and sat on top of Linus, which happened to be strategically placed on Santa's knee. Trust me people, if we could find another one of those old fashioned Mickey blankets....my washer would love me!

Anyhow, Kirra and Hailey also got to make gingerbread houses. Somehow the candy didn't make it in the cart at the store (we really got it, but you know...sometimes those grocery people want to highjack your evening) so Mommy and Daddy cut up Starburst and Daddy got out some airline peanuts. Hailey didn't care and well, Kirra was a 14 year old making her favorite little cousin-sister happy. Speaking of favorite little cousin-sisters, Hailey spent the night with her last night.

I'm on vacation, so more to come....

I know..too long!

6-12 years old age requirement on this hard stuff? No problem when we have Daddy! Look how strong our arms are!

funnel cake anyone? It's guaranteed to keep you clean! Do you notice that the glasses have rhinestones? And don't I look nice in purple? My sister sure does pick out fabulous outfits for me!

No fun for Elias!

Well, since it's been so long there are a lot of pictures! We had a cheerleader and a pirate for Halloween. We went to a friend from Frankie's work to celebrate and beg for candy.

Thankfully, they are young enough to not realize we only walked a block and the candy dissapeared after a few days to feed Daddy's patients. There are a few particularly proud moments for Daddy in here...see if you can pick them out. Let's put it this way...Elias will always be in touch with his feminine side!

We have made several trips to the park. We also went to the state semi-finals for football. You see, it seems that Kirra plays the clarinet for the team that lost in the semi-finals...oh well, Elias enjoyed the funnel cake and that is all that matters!