Post Thanksgiving Bronco Chili Party

It used to be a Sunday tradition that we would all gather together to watch a Bronco game, but wow....we are all so busy with our lives that it has been a long time since that has happened. Mike decided that enough was enough yesterday and invited everyone over for Italian Chili and a Bronco game. Thank the Heavens that they won! (34-17) I think that Johnny had the most fun. He got the stuffing beat out of him by both Uncle's. The Chili was fabulous as always and an outdoor football game was played. Which always makes Bobbi happy.

Happy Thanksgiving

We had a great dinner at Mike's cousin Marilyn's house. The spread was incredible as always. Marilyn's sister Janine was there. It was the first time to meet her. She is such a free spirit, I could have talked to her all day. The kids and Mike played Guitar Hero 4 with Chad, Jessica, Nick and Scott, and then put together gingerbread houses with Nick and Janine. We are grateful for our family. The ones we see often and the ones we see rarely. My Granny was on my mind the entire week. One more thing to feel grateful for. Love to all of you and Happy Holidays.

Gilert Days Fair

What a day! We loaded up and met Uncle Shawn at the Fair. It was $18.00 per person to ride every ride from 12pm to 4pm. Yipee!! They all saved their change since last year just for the fair. It is a pretty good deal. So here is the beginning picture.

After about 3 rides Johnny was a little woozy. So he got himself interested in some games. Then after 7 rides Kirby lost her lunch, all over Bobbi. Now Bobbi and Cami lost their ride partners. (They don't like the same rides). A few more friends showed up and again Bobbi has someone to ride with, whoops.........Marissa didn't like the ride Bobbi chose and they had to stop it. So, poor Bobbi rode rides the rest of the day alone. Cami and Marissa settled in together and Johnny, Max and Zac rode together. Bobbi talked the next door neighbor Stephen into going on one last ride with her and it did her in. She was hanging her head out of the window all the way home. Fun was had by all. We even shared a funnel cake.

Oh yea, on the way out Johnny and Cami climbed the rock wall.

Great Weekend

This weekend I am dedicating to my kids, for my sake. I need my tank filled with kids. Cami and Kirby are getting ready for the Greek Mythology Wax Museum. I helped Bobbi last year with her costume and couldn't wait to be a part of it again this year. We used Bobbi's old dress and added some red sparkly stuff for Cami, she is Aphrodite. The Goddess of Love and Beauty. (But of course). Kirbys dress has gold danglies all over it and she is Sekhmet, the Goddess of Power. Her face is supposed to look like a lion, I guess that Mike will be drawing that on Dec. 10 when they dress like this for the wax museum at school. We went to Joann's for material, did a little sewing but mostly did a lot of girly getting ready. Meanwhile, Johnny is doing his report for The American Eagle. We have been copying pictures from the internet and reading all about Eagles. They mate for life, just like the Wolf. Tomorrow is the Gilbert Days Fair, which we never miss. We have been waiting all year for this. My Tank is overflowing with joy of a well spent weekend.

The Many Faces of Johnny

This child is so animated and funny. I thought I'd take a bunch of pictures of him just for fun. He never disappoints me.

Daddy's Beanie

Cami has been begging for a knitting loom, so she can make hats, bags and scarfs. She has a group of friends at school that are all knitting, and they spend their free time together. I finally bought her one and boy is she knitting up a storm. Her first masterpiece is a beanie for Daddy. Now she wants all of the other accessories that you can buy. I love doing crafts with this little love. Her company is so genuine and loving. She is very creative and adventurous when it comes to making things she hasn't done before. I am so lucky to be blessed with my children. They are so different and it is so much fun to watch them grow.

Bobbi Turns 13 !!!

The 12th of November our Bobbi turned 13. I can't believe that I have been a parent that long. It seems like just yesterday she was 1 month old and Mike and I were holding her up above our heads and she puked all over both of us. She is the most amazing child. Every day she just floors me with the things she instinctively knows. We had a little family party. She had her 2nd favorite meal (Mexican lasagna, pumpkin pie and got her most wanted present a new phone. The EnV2 by Verizon. I tried to trick her by putting it in an empty Starbucks cup with the lid on it. I think I didn't hide my face well enough. She was very happy. Grandma sent her bronco colored M&M's with her name printed on them. She was pretty excited about that. She had a good day. She will be having lunch with Nana on Sunday and is looking forward to that.