Score!

Cobe's team won tonight- it was 11-2 or somewhere in that ballpark. Dimitri scored 3 goals!!!! The other 8 points were spread out among the other players- Cobe got 1 goal tonight. He played really well as did his teammates. It has been much more fun to watch indoor soccer this year. Last year, I dreaded going to the games, but this year, his team has really pulled together and seems to know many more skills. We left the game and went to Russ' with Mary Jo and Jim. Dimitri went with us as well. We had a good dinner and a room pretty much to ourselves, which was nice since the kids ran around after they ate.

Sadie impressed me tonight with speaking a full, completely clear sentence. We were heading to pick up D for the game, and she pointed to the seat beside her and said, "Is Dimitri going to sit there?" It was super clear. It made me realize how FAST she is growing up. I realize she knows a lot more than Cobe did at her age because she has 2 brothers to teach her- the good and the bad. She seems much more independent than her brothers were, but she also is naughtier than they were as well. When she is mad at me or anyone lately, she calls me/them a "poopy head." Not attractive! She hasn't chucked that out for a few days now, so I hope she has forgotten that one.

This morning Lynette came over and helped Ryan with his Ipod- or should I say MY Ipod. I inherited his old nano since he got a classic for Christmas. I thought I didn't even want an Ipod, and now that I have his "old" one, I already want a new one like his. He can watch full-length movies, tv shows, podcasts, videos, etc. on his in addition to listening to music. He can also load pictures. He has been downloading podcasts every morning and watching the news and history shows during the day. Pretty neat how much technology has advanced in my lifetime. Lynette left Elliot here for awhile while she ran and did a few things, so the kids had fun playing with Baby Elliot. I went to work, came home and then we pretty quickly headed to Cobe's game.

Now Ryan is vying for his computer time. That is the downside of all of our new Ipods- he hogs the computer downloading music/podcasts on everyone's Ipods. I guess I shouldn't complain- I would much rather him do it than me!

Derby Days

The pictures aren't the greatest, but here are a few of Cobe's Derby Car Races tonight at church. Once again, he did NOT place. His car seemed faster this year, but not fast enough. They give trophies to 1st-3rd places, and boy, did he want a trophy. Oh well... there is always next year. :-)

Waiting to race.

Aren't we full of smiles?

The whole gang of 2nd grade racers.

Justin and Cobe after defeat. :-)

Cobe is real thrilled with his Participant ribbon. Can you tell? Haha

Slacker!

I am a slacker! I didn't wake up until 8:10 this morning. Needless to say, Cobe missed the bus. They were all still sleeping so soundly. I ran into Cobe's room, woke him up and told him to bust a move. He managed to get dressed, brush his teeth and eat breakfast in record time. We still were a little late to school (sorry Em!!!!), but I got him there by 8:45. I couldn't even go in and sign him in b/c I looked atrocious. So, hopefully his wonderful teacher is forgiving. :-) Then I was supposed to watch Elliot this morning. But.... I must have been in the shower when Lynette came to drop him off so we didn't hear her. She left and called me later to tell me she had been here. I feel so horrible! I told Brooks to listen for her while I was in the shower, and I came down and unlocked the front door before I dried my hair in case she came, but somehow, we still didn't hear her. Sorry Lynette! I feel like now I have it together and the rest of the day should go smoothly. Let's hope anyway!

Sunday was such a great day. The kids enjoyed all of their Santa gifts all day, and so did Ryan and I. I gave him a new Ipod so he spent the day loading podcasts and songs to it. He gave me the American Idol game for Playstation, so the family spent a lot of time down in the basement playing that. Those who know me know that I LOVE to sing (even though I can't!), so it really was the perfect gift. And for those of you who think I CAN'T sing... Randy, Paula and Simon have lavished the compliments on my performances! So there! Haha The Bell kids came over last night for awhile, and Landon and I went head to head in competition. I have to say that I won. (Didn't hurt that he didn't know any of the songs!) Ryan thinks this game might actually be good for me and teach me how to stay in tune better.

We were going to go to Logan's tonight to use our gift certificate from Jennifer, but I just put stuff in the crock pot for Beef Stroganoff, so I think we'll wait until after the holidays. It doesn't go as well the nights Ryan works and we have to get a later start- Sadie gets too crabby. Lisa and I are going to make some tiles for her and her mom sometime this week, so I need to run to Michael's and get the supplies. I ordered the pictures last night on-line, so I just have to run in Walgreen's to pick them up.

Tomorrow night is Cobe's Derby Car Race at church. Wish him luck! He wants a trophy in a BAD way! He races at 6:00 if anyone reading wants to come watch. :-) I haven't even seen his car this year- hopefully it will be a fast one. Thursday night he has a soccer game at 6:00 and then we are going out to dinner at Russ' with MJ and Jim. Friday night is another Christmas party- Ryan's family plus the Hains' and the Lohman's. Saturday a.m.- another soccer game, then Cobe heads to Grand Rapids with some boys to spend the night at a hotel for Jaxson's birthday party. So we'll be busy (or Cobe will anyway!) until Christmas. We are looking forward to seeing all of my family!!!!!!

Santa Came Last Night

Santa always comes early to our house since he has so many kids to visit. We help him out each year by letting him come early. :-) He came last night and left lots of goodies for the kids, me and Ryan.

Sadie got this new kitchen. She came down the steps and Ryan said, "Wow, look at your new kitchen that Santa brought you." She said, "I wanted an IPod!" No lie! We couldn't stop laughing. She got some Littlest Pet Shop animals as well, Polly Pocket and a coloring pad.
Brooks got a b-ball, walkie talkies, an IPod shuffle, some SW gear, a MI shirt, a digital camera and some Diego legos.
Cobe got an IPod Nano, a Ripstick, some SW gear, b-ball, a digital camera and some skateboards.
Here is dolly playing with her new kitchen. She kept using hot pads saying that everything was hot.
Santa brought me a Vera Bradley purse, American Idol Playstation 2 game (which I LOVE), and a nightshirt. Santa brought Ryan an IPod classic, 20 Questions game, a Target gift card, a SW shirt and some candy. We really had a nice Christmas!!!!!!!!

Christmas Pictures from Tonight

We had such a nice time with Ryan's family tonight. We got there around 5:00, ate, Santa came to visit, and we opened presents. We all got VERY nice gifts, and we appreciate everything!

Santa is STRONG!

The boys and Santa

Surly Sadie- she was BENT when Santa came near her!

Uncle Larry with Sadie's My Little Pony Pipe! Ain't he cute????

Justin got a new toy called Guitar Star and so all the guys (and Jen!) jammed out for awhile.

Josh, Grandpa and baby Gracyn

Kyle and Sadie

Blurry picture of 8 of the 9 grandkids

Santa giving Cobe and Brooks their presents

Sadie screamed the whole time Santa was there. She was a little frightened. She loved her kitty that he gave her though.

Pictures of Crib and Changing Table

Here are pictures of the crib and changing table for sale. Purchased new- the crib was over $600. I can't remember the brand and couldn't find the brand on the crib, but it originally came from an upscale boutique in NC. (Sorry for the crowded room pictures- we have her new bed up in the same room making for a very crowded room right now.) Crib is in very good condition- mattress included. Both pieces for $200.00. (Smoke-free, pet-free home)




Changing table matches the crib. It would come with the changing table pad, but not the 4 wicker baskets.
Email if interested.