Nerf Christmas

Ryan wanted a ton of Nerf guns for Christmas and asked everyone to buy them for him. He got a lot of them and used his gift card money to buy more. We have had a lot of Nerf wars since then. One huge one on the day of Christmas with Big Ryan, Ted and Aaron, (even Gina and I got in on it) which my Ryan really enjoyed. Then Mom bought all the boys Nerf guns for Christmas and we had a even bigger war at Ted and Joy's house the other night. I have pics of that night I will post later. Tonight we had yet another war with unexpected gunmen, Kevin's whole family. It was hilarious! They came over tonight so we could meet Holly's boyfriend, he flew in from Florida today. I don't think he expected the night he got. We ordered pizza and played Clue, then somehow a Nerf war broke out. Everyone got in on it even Kevin's parents. It was great, we all had a blast, we battled for about an hour and half. I can't wait to scrap all our wars!!!

School Plays

Ryan's reading group did 2 plays for Christmas. Christmas Magic in which Ryan was a tree and The Gingerbread Revue. All the kids were gingerbread people. They were both very cute. I went 2 days today see it so I could video one and take pics at one. The kids loved seeing the video of their performance.

Christmas Play

The Christmas play actually turned out pretty well. We were surprised, the kids were out of control at every practice. They ended up doing a really good! I was the only one who really screwed up, I forgot the words to my song! The kids all looked so cute in their angel costumes.

For Lura

Cub Scouts

Last Wednesday we had over our den and worked on their pine wood derby cars. They came up with really good designs. They drew them then Kev cut them out. The boys had fun. Ryan enjoyed being able to show them all the lizards. They sanded and learned how to make their cars faster. Even Mira got in

on the act. They are excited about the race next month.

Our weekend

We had a good weekend. Friday we (Kev and I) went out to eat, Longhorn's, Yummy! Then we did some more Christmas shopping. Ryan went to a friends house and made pretzels. Then he hung out with Mom.

Saturday we went to Lowe's to build a wooden ginger bread house. we finished our Christmas shopping for Kevin and Ryan did all his shopping. he like to get everyone something he picked out himself. Then Saturday night was Kevin's work party.

Sunday I got everything wrapped and ready to go. Then Kevin and I layed around. When Ryan and Mom got home we went to dinner at Bob Evans.

Today I may take Ryan to the mall to see Santa, he finally got his haircut yesterday. He has a couple Christmas plays at school this week. He is getting so excited. Friday is the class Christmas party then finally Christmas break.

That's it. Have a wonderful day!!!

Strange Dog??

Gingerbread

Here are pics of our gingerbread house and tree. The tree is really cute and it was sooooo easy, but not enough work and decorating for Ryan. He likes to do more. He really enjoyed the house. He came up with the idea of making the chimney. We used toostie rolls for the wood pile.

Post #800

wow 800 posts you all should know everything about my life. Why am I posting at 4:33am? Well I had a horrible migraine all day, I slept for a couple hours this afternoon and my head was still killing me. My wonderful hubby went and got me some migraine medicine, well it seems to have worked pretty well finally, I still have a slight headache but that is a welcomed change. BUT the medicine had caffeine in it, that plus my nap and I am up and posting at 4:30am. I cleaned my kitchen which is good and straightened up the family room. I got 3 loads of laundry done!! I need to vacuum the living and dining rooms but I don't think Kev and Ryan would appreciate that right now!

Well I am off to switch laundry and maybe clean the bathroom. Or maybe I will just lay and watch some more Nick at nite. I am startig to feel yucky again. Night!

Friday night

Finally Finished!!!!

The house is finished...YAY!!! And I love it!!! It looks so good. What do you guys think?

Not Quite Finished

Well they didn't quite finish the house today, they'll be back tomorrow. Here is a pic from the other day, I think it was Thanksgiving. I will get some pictures when they finish. Also a pic of my adorable doggies, don't they look like angels...pictures lie!!

News Update

We have been very busy. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Since then I have shopped a lot. I am almost finished Christmas shopping. Just a few more things to find and a few gift cards to get. I have most everything wrapped. Our trees are up and the outside is decorated. We also made a gingerbread tree and have almost finished our gingerbread house. I will get pics and post them soon.

Good news, they should finish the house tomorrow. I will take pics when they are finished and post them. I am so excited. It is looking so good. Now when I look at the picture I posted last of the house it doesn't look good at all. The white trim really makes it look nice, everything pops. I just love it.

Ryan is doing well in school. He is reading chapter books now and he is very proud of himself. He still doesn't want to read everyday but he is proud of how well he is doing. He gets his report card on Friday.

Kevin's head is nice and healed, now if his pride could just heal. HAHAHA!

Friday we have our pack meeting and Ryan gets to throw a pie in my face! He sold over $700 in popcorn. He was the packs top seller and very excited!! He is very proud of himself, he can't wait to have it announced to the whole pack. Also they get their pinewood derby car kits. That is very exciting for the scouts!

That is about it ladies. I will post pics as soon as I get them all taken and downloaded. Hopefully tomorrow afternoon.

Ciao!

good news and more good news

Well I have lots of good news. We finally got the siding and it finally stopped raining...SO we finally have progress on the house. I took the pics about 2:30pm, there is actually a lot more done now. I will take a new pic in the am. I am so happy!! I love the new color!!

Also while cleaning the family room today I found a baby lizard on the hearth. I couldn't believe it , I started screaming for Ryan to come help me catch it. I got our extra little cage and it took Ry and I forever to catch it but finally we did. I took pics but they aren't very good, he is very very small and moves quickly. the 2nd picture has my blurry pinky in it but you can tell how small he is.

We bought a new Christmas tree on Sunday. I loved my other tree but I hated putting the lights on, so Kev woke up Sunday and said let's go get a pre-lite tree. I love a ton of lights and I am very picky about trees so I never thought we'd find one I loved. Well we did at the 1st store, Garden Ridge. It was on sale for $100 off. We also got a revolving tree stand Ryan loves it. He was surprised when he got home and saw it. It has white lights which I have never liked before but I love the brightness, it has 650 white lights, I also added 400 led colored lights, it is great!!! We haven't decorated it yet, I will post pics once we do. Kevin out up Ryan's tree tonight too, just the tree, it is pre-lit too.

I am almost finished cleaning. Just the huge job of the kitchen and a few other things. I finally got all the shopping done for Thanksgiving. We will be a group of about 15 this year. We are going to have so much yummy stuff, then we will set out all our ads and plan our route!!

I am so ready for the Holidays!!!