International Festival

On Friday, Kassie's school had a International Festival. There were tables set up representing different countries. Each kid got a passport and was able to travel around to the different countries. Our neighbor Yukiko represented Japan. She probably had the coolest and most detailed table. She folded over 12o small and intricate Origami's. Her daughter Yamana, let Yukiko use all of her Pokemon as part as the set up. Kassie was drooling over all different Pokemon. The festival was very fun and it was such a great idea.

I don't know what it is, but both Kassie and Tommy think it's the neatest thing that our neighbors are from Japan. They let people know their neighbors speak Japanese and are from a different country. I often let Tommy ride the scooter in the front while I unload groceries and such but come to find out, he has been knocking on Yukiko's door just to say hello. I love the fact that we have wonderful people living next door to us. I hope the kids can look back and remember the good times we spent out front playing with the Unos.

Halloween 2010

Our pumpkins look a little sad and droopy but they made it through a huge storm/tornado here in Indy. Yes, I did say tornado. Our neighborhood got hit pretty hard with strong winds that snapped trees in half and blew trampolines over houses. Fortunately, the only thing that was damaged at our house was our umbrella from our patio set. The grill was knocked over too but wasn't damaged.
Kassie said she wanted to wear the same costume as last year which I was totally fine with and grateful for. I found Tommy's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle at a garage sale and Samantha's we borrowed from a friend. I'm all about easy lately!



Look at those cheeks! Seriously, so kissable. Poor thing got her first cold and was lucky enough to get an ear infection with it!

Tommy had a Halloween party at preschool. Each class participates in a costume parade. He eventually saw my friend trying to sneak and picture of him. That's why you see the arms folded with the grumpy face.

More October Stuff

I love this picture so much because it reminds me how sweet and cute this guy can be. He never wants to wear a tie but he said he could put it on for a picture just this one time.
I helped put on a baby shower for my new friend Lauren who's husband is an Intern in Lee's program.

Kassie has been taking Flat Stanley where ever we go. She was chosen by our neighbor to complete a Flat Stanley project. ( It's based on a book, just in case you were wondering)

We find Samantha in funny places because she has learned to roll all over the place.

That's it, nothing too exciting. Lee went to Denver this past weekend for a class. We had our Primary Program. It was wonderful. I love to hear the Primary sing. There is something extra special about it. Samantha is starting to sleep a little better and I can't forget to mention how nice and warm the weather has been.

Good stuff!

Samantha is 4 months

If you give a baby rice cereal................

They're going to want toe jam to go with it!

10/10/10

Kassie turned six years old on 10/10/10. Can you believe it? We celebrated Pokemon style. Well, kind of! Kassie LOVES Pokemon and wanted a Pokemon party. I did the best I could since I am clueless when it comes to Pokemon and she often let's me know that. Both Lee and I talked her into inviting a few friends to Chuck E Cheese instead of a huge party here at our house.

On Friday I picked up the Kindergarten girls from school and we headed to Chuck E Cheese's. It was perfect. I didn't have to worry about much and what kid doesn't like Chuck E Cheese.

Sunday was the 10th, so I got ambitious and made a homemade Red Velvet cake which was a birthday tradition in family growing up. (Now I know why the icing is sooooo good.) We invited our neighbors the Unos over for cake and sang "Happy Birthday" to the Kassinator!

Kassie Facts
Favorite color: Pink

Favorite foods: Watermelon, cheese pizza, apples

Favorite movie: How to Train Your Dragon

Favorite cartoon: Pokemon

Favorite book: Harry Potter and Indian in the Cupboard

What do you want to be when you grow up: A Mom

Hobbies: Read, swim, ride bikes

Who's your best friend: Yamana Uno

Favorite scripture story: Daniel in the lion's den

Favorite thing to do at school: Math station

Favorite thing to do at church: Doing activities in class

What do you like about having a brother: Playing Bakugan with him

What do you like about having a baby sister: She's fun and I love to help feed her baby food
What do you like about living in Indiana: The fun Children's Museum, the zoo, parks, and there are lots of nice people here.

What's your favorite season: Summer because it's the season of school break

Just Because

Septmember Ends

Oh hi, everyone! What have we been up to? Well, I don't know exactly what we have been doing, but we have been busy. Actually I do know, we've been driving around town taking kids here and there, back and forth. I knew it was going to be a year full of driving! Poor Samantha gets the shaft and sleeps in the car most of the time. Tommy sneaks in a nap once in a while too.

Speaking of sleep, what's that?? I keep asking myself if I'm ever going to get a full night sleep again! If it's not Samantha it's Tommy waking up in the middle of the night.

Samantha can go about 6 hours at night and that is it! I told the doctor about this and how it's crazy that she can't go longer and her reply was, "Oh, 6 hours, that's really good for her. She needs to eat." Great....sigh.... OK, I say. Some day, my son won't have to ask me why I have purple things under my eyes. Luckily I have great under eye concealer.

On to other cute and more important things, like this adorable little baby girl who is 4 months old. You can't tell by looking at her chubby cheeks but she's moved up from 10% in weight to 25%. She is exactly the same weight and height as Kassie was. Like I said, Skinny Bean #2. She is so smiley and happy. She always wants to see what's going on and doesn't want to miss a thing. I love it how every one's voice gets an octave higher while talking to her. Oh and can you believe that hair! Seriously, so cute!