3/5 kids are looking ready for summer around here! I never cut hair before big events, even though the truth is I have only had one or two really disastrous hair cutting moments (I think one of those was the summer all the boys were close to bald for the first few weeks)...
But really, I can't be that bad, because Grace actually came to me, this morning, and asked me to cut her hair. I figured I'd take care of Caleb and Ian while I was at it. Seth won't let me near him, today... I think he's the only one who remembers that bald summer... And Miah doesn't have enough hair to cut, so she's safe. Speaking of which, I am desperate for that girl to grow enough hair for pigtails...
Here's the new looks (I probably should have done before and after pics to adequately express how much hair hit the trash can at this house today... It was a whole lot):
L.
Luke 12:48b: "From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked." (NIV)
Happiest Place on Earth
Monday, June 3, 2013
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Recital Day...
In five years of piano recitals, this had to be the most enjoyable one, because I finally remembered to get a babysitter for my littlest people. I love them. You know I do. But after Miah felt the need to sing through the entire recital, last year, while running up and down the aisles, I had to have a better plan this time around! A huge thank you to John and Kelly for hanging out with Miah and Ian tonight. We will return the favor at dance recital time...
The trophy haul of the day has been brought to you by the letter G and the number 11. Caleb's guild pin is there in the mix, too. He got his trophy earlier at the music awards program. We seriously might need to add a room onto the house to hold all of the hardware as of late:
Both Caleb and Grace did fantastic jobs on their solos:
Grace also had the privilege of participating in a piano quartet with Josh, Jonah, and Dakota.
We love this studio!
I had to laugh when I hugged Nancy and said, "Thanks for a great year! We'll see you tomorrow!" The music never stops around here!
L.
The trophy haul of the day has been brought to you by the letter G and the number 11. Caleb's guild pin is there in the mix, too. He got his trophy earlier at the music awards program. We seriously might need to add a room onto the house to hold all of the hardware as of late:
Both Caleb and Grace did fantastic jobs on their solos:
Bim Bam (Folk Song) and Lightly Row (Folk Song):
Rainforest Rhapsody (Matz) and New Orleans, 1928 (Faber):
Grace also had the privilege of participating in a piano quartet with Josh, Jonah, and Dakota.
Four Arkansas Travelers (Olson):
We love this studio!
I had to laugh when I hugged Nancy and said, "Thanks for a great year! We'll see you tomorrow!" The music never stops around here!
L.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
What Matters Most...
It's been one of those seasons in life where it is easy to lose track of what really matters. I don't think kids are all that sold on the idea that summer vacation is a good time for cleaning the house. Today, I admit that we got a lot of productive things done around here, but at some point I called it off and sat down to play some Super Mario Bros. Wii with Seth.
About two hours later we had collected a voluminous amount of star coins, found a good place to save, and called it quits. I was met by the stares of Grace, Caleb, and Ian who declared, "Mom... you never gave us a turn!" Bwahahahaha... I cannot remember the last time I got that wrapped up in a video game! At any rate, Seth and I had a blast together, and I wouldn't trade that time with him for anything, even if it was just us sitting together on the couch, and even if my younger children now think I'm a controller hog. Parents... stop what you're doing long enough to enjoy what your kids are doing! Seriously... the laundry can wait!
As a side note, the truth is the other kids just knock us off cliffs and stuff, anyway, so I guess it turned out alright. Maybe we'll let them play next time... maybe...
L.
About two hours later we had collected a voluminous amount of star coins, found a good place to save, and called it quits. I was met by the stares of Grace, Caleb, and Ian who declared, "Mom... you never gave us a turn!" Bwahahahaha... I cannot remember the last time I got that wrapped up in a video game! At any rate, Seth and I had a blast together, and I wouldn't trade that time with him for anything, even if it was just us sitting together on the couch, and even if my younger children now think I'm a controller hog. Parents... stop what you're doing long enough to enjoy what your kids are doing! Seriously... the laundry can wait!
As a side note, the truth is the other kids just knock us off cliffs and stuff, anyway, so I guess it turned out alright. Maybe we'll let them play next time... maybe...
L.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Monday, May 27, 2013
Memorial Day...
... was sort of atypical for us, this year!
So... what that really means is we didn't grill...
However, we did have the first regional quiz team practice:
And we got to hang out with family... First Brad and Sheri watched Ian and Miah while we were at practice, and then we watched Abby and Noah so they could go out... Great trade!
It was a good day, overall, if long and tiring! We got home at midnight. Long week ahead...
L.
So... what that really means is we didn't grill...
However, we did have the first regional quiz team practice:
Olivet A Team:
And we got to hang out with family... First Brad and Sheri watched Ian and Miah while we were at practice, and then we watched Abby and Noah so they could go out... Great trade!
Abby and Grace:
My sweet nephew Noah,
who decided Aunt Lisa was OK, after all,
once I fed him brownies...
The Pat-A-Cake and belly laughing high fives that followed
were worth it...
were worth it...
Double... Trouble...
It was a good day, overall, if long and tiring! We got home at midnight. Long week ahead...
L.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Beautiful Day...
I couldn't have asked for a better day to kick off our summer vacation! Snuggling in the morning with Miah, followed by lots of Saturday morning cartoons (Darkwing Duck was our cartoon of choice today), a great workout, homemade Chinese food for lunch, and some good time outside with perfect weather. Back inside for showers, some silent reading time, dinner, and now it's time for Garfield and Friends. With any luck, everybody under age 10 will be in bed by 8:00, we'll all get some good sleep, and we can repeat this over... and over... and over again...
Somebody loves her new "toy":
Seth made a pretty awesome landscape on the stairs:
Miah continues to love the fact that she is allowed to
color "on the floor"
Adding paint to the mix was a huge hit:
L.
Friday, May 24, 2013
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Birthday Parties...
... are always fun... but maybe they are especially fun when they are for someone else's child...
We joined friends at Chuck-E-Cheese for Matt's 6th b-day celebration tonight!
A few things...
#1 Ian and Matt are a riot:
#2 Miah is not going to be a cheap date. She kept following Matt around and getting him to use his tokens for two player rides and games. Someone should probably warn Matt about this now:
#3 I sincerely doubt that I will ever catch Grace and Lexi rocking out on the Chuck-E-Cheese stage again. I mean, they are already way too cool to chase Chuck-E around the restaurant and dance for tickets. This was priceless:
L.
We joined friends at Chuck-E-Cheese for Matt's 6th b-day celebration tonight!
A few things...
#1 Ian and Matt are a riot:
#2 Miah is not going to be a cheap date. She kept following Matt around and getting him to use his tokens for two player rides and games. Someone should probably warn Matt about this now:
#3 I sincerely doubt that I will ever catch Grace and Lexi rocking out on the Chuck-E-Cheese stage again. I mean, they are already way too cool to chase Chuck-E around the restaurant and dance for tickets. This was priceless:
L.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
My Starting Line-Up...
Yeah... not for hockey... or baseball... or even quizzing (gasp)!
This is how I'm kicking off my summer reading. Please take note there is nothing even remotely academic here. I might pull out C.S. Lewis when I get to July, just to make sure I haven't lost too many brain cells...
Bring on the sunshine and lemonade...
L.
This is how I'm kicking off my summer reading. Please take note there is nothing even remotely academic here. I might pull out C.S. Lewis when I get to July, just to make sure I haven't lost too many brain cells...
Bring on the sunshine and lemonade...
L.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Growing Up...
... my cousins were my best friends.
Unfortunately, our family is spread hundreds of miles apart, so my kids don't get to see their cousins as much as we'd like. However, these three managed to stay up talking well past 2:00 in the morning, so I'd say they like each other (more than just a little bit), even though they only get together about once a year...
Unfortunately, our family is spread hundreds of miles apart, so my kids don't get to see their cousins as much as we'd like. However, these three managed to stay up talking well past 2:00 in the morning, so I'd say they like each other (more than just a little bit), even though they only get together about once a year...
Audrey, Elizabeth, and Grace:
L.
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