Monday, February 27, 2012

Serving

Brett is completing his "Serving Others" Section in his Awana book by making cookies for the Sparks and Cubbies. He has one very excited Cubbie sister and Spark brother.

My Roller

Another session of gymnastics has come and gone.
After 8 shorts weeks she can finally do somewhat of a cartwheel.
Next session starts Monday and this time she wants to learn how to do a handspring.
Go Brylee!

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Art by Jake

Profile before Haircut!
Celebrating the 100th day of school the kids made Portraits of themselves at age 100.
It reads when I am 100 years old....
I'm going to be a football coach.

Two Basketball Players and a Dancer


Friday, February 24, 2012

Viking Express

Brettt is part of the 5th grade choir. All 4 elementary schools met at the Middle School and performed together with a musician named Randy Peterson.
Brett having fun before the concert starts


Brylee happens to love this girl. Her name is Lexi and she is in Brett's class.
While Brett practiced basketball this season Brylee would peek through the glass at Lexi's dance class and dance her heart out with Lexi. She talks about Lexi at least 20 times a day!

Out of the Mouth of Brylee

"Mama you smell good just like Mimi."
"Is that a good smell Brylee?"
"Yep you and Mimi smell just like peach skin and your face smells good like the inside of Mimi's car....and I know why you smell like Mimi, it is because you stayed in Arizonia too long."
"I think you are right Brylee!"

Thursday, February 23, 2012

1st Grade "Friends" Concert

Jake and his friend Rogan


Jake's" friend" is in the orange shirt
Brett and his friend Jonathan

Jake dancing with Nalle
Jake rocking the drums
Followed by yummy cookies!

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

My Gymnast

This Girl of Mine is bound and determined to do the Perfect Cartwheel and Handstand.
She is in Gymnastics and it has Sparked a Fire!
She gives herself a daily goal of doing 100 Cartwheels and Handstands, Convinced she does them best wearing Jeans and is the most adorable Girl in the World!
She gives herself a daily goal of doing 100 Cartwheels and Handstands, Convinced she does them Best Wearing Jeans and is the Most Adorable Girl in the World!
Step One
Step One
Step Two
Step 2
and Oh so Close!
and Oh so Close!
Ready for the Handstand
Ready for the Handstand.
Well lets just say the Handstand needs just a Bit more Practice!
Well lets just say the Handstand may need just a bit more Practice!

Saturday, February 18, 2012

50 Shades

Auntie Talli send Brylee eyeshawdow a just because present.
This is now Brylee's most prized possession.
She sleeps with it, applies it several times a day and never leaves the house without it.
As Auntie put it..."Every girls need options!"

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Valentine's Day Viking Style

I spent Valentine's Day between classrooms. I love they are all at the same school!!! This is the one and only year they will all attend the same school.











Monday, February 13, 2012

Curly Hair Girl

Brylee's Request for Monday: Curly Hair
Wet Hair Plus 3 French Braids in for 36 hours Equals Super Curly Hair

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Talli~ Beautiful and Single in Wichita, KS

This is my sister. Her name is Talli. She lives in Wichita, KS. She is 30 years old, never married, no children and very single!
I am linking my blog to Kelly's blog at www.kellyskornerblog.com for her "Show us your Singles"

What I know for sure is that whoever wins my sister’s heart will be blessed………..

And this is why:
My sister has a huge heart that is strong and filled with compassion.
As a Case Manager she is committed to turning the world right side up for the clients she has been entrusted with.
My sister has a strong spirit and is loyal to her family, friends and the world around her. You will never hear her say an unkind word about anyone, as she has an innate sense of knowing that there is good in everyone and everything.
My sister is determined. At age 30, she is working a full-time+ job – and is taking 14 credit hours in school. I’m not sure how she gets up every day at 5:00 am to work out. Her determination is only surpassed by her energy.
My sister makes life happen. She organized a visit to Mom’s house (ND) with our brother (AZ) , me and my children (WI) and herself (KS) for a surprise Thanksgiving weekend. Still not sure how she managed to do it – she has her ways. And just in case, she bought a turkey – in hopes it would thaw on her floorboard during her sixteen hour drive.
My sister is the best Aunt in the world. She gave up her life in ND to move closer to her nephews and niece. And now that we live many miles apart she will drive 20 hours in one weekend just to spend time a short amount of time with them. She loves them like they are her own!
There is so much to love about my sister. God gave Talli a heart full of love to share and it is my fervent prayer that when God brings the right man to Talli, she will recognize him.
My sister doesn’t know I’m doing this – and unless Mr. Right comes along to convince her that I have done exactly the right thing – I may never be forgiven.
Leave me a comment if you would like to meet my wonderful sister!


Talli and our brother.

Talli and her niece Brylee.
Talli and her niece again!