Valentines

This year, I decided to make the kids valentines for their classmates.  I let them pick out the candy they wanted to give.  They picked fun dip.

Then I found this awesome website with so many ideas.  They even had the pattern to download.  I let them both decide what they wanted on their cards.  Caden liked the premade one, but Allyson liked the one that I made for her.  

Here is the finished product.  They were fun and easy to make, and the kids love that they have the fun dip surprise inside.

Fun Car

My Grandpa bought this car awhile back, and since he sold his house, we needed to move the car, so I got to drive it.  The kids thought it was fun to pretend to drive it.

Sledding

Saturday afternoon, it was super nice outside so we got out the sleds and played in the snow.  

Big icicles were fun to play with.  

New 'Do

After bath the other night, we combed Caden's hair into a mohawk.  He thought is was pretty cool.  

Drill Team Camp

Friday evening, Allyson participated in the Western Christian Drill Team Camp.  

She was a "little" nervous at first ~ err ~ she was crying in the van, in the parking lot, not wanting to go in.  She didn't want to do anything at the basketball game.  I told her she should just go in and have fun with the other girls.  When it was time for the game, she could come and find me if she didn't want to do anymore.  :)

Well, you can see from the pictures, she did perform at the game and did a great job.  

The girls performed to Cotton Eye Joe.  They were so cute and did so well.  

On the way home, Allyson admitted that she had so much fun and wants to do it again.  

Sunday Dinner at Grandma's

Sunday dinner at Grandpa and Grandma's is always fun.  So much good food.  

Grandpa V and Tyler playing chechers  

 The little boys wanted to play too.

 Carly and Allyson looking cute.

Thanks Trent, for taking this picture.  

Happy Birthday Uncle Dan!

Happy 37th Birthday Uncle Dan!  We hope you enjoyed your whippy cheescake!  Allyson wanted to make sure you had a whole pie to yourself!

Friends Birthday Party

On Saturday, Jan 22, we had a birthday party with friends.  Allyson had a princess party, and Caden had a Spider Man party.  We had so much fun time with friends.  

First we played the HedBanz game

Some Twister

 Then we played Freeze Dance.

We danced to Freak the Freak Out, by Victoria Justice and Dynamite

Next we had lunch of hot ham and cheese sandwiches, cheetos, purple finger jello, and juice.  

Opening presents - and thanking friends for the gifts.

 The decorated cupcakes

Blowing out the candle after singing Happy Birthday

It was a fun day.  Dana and Gramma Kay helped keep things going smoothly.  

Happy Birthday to my 2 favorite 6 year olds!  

Tea Party

On Saturday, we attended a Tea Party at church.  It was fun to find clothes to wear to dress up.

 Me, Dana and my mom

 Allyson

Carly

  The little girls table - so adorable!

Desserts...

The little girls were all so cute dressed up.

Carly, Tessa, Allyson

Grandma with grand-daughters

 

3 Generation picture

Happy 6th Birthday!

My babies turned 6 on 1-11-11.  You are precious gifts from God. 

I feel so blessed that God has picked me to be your mommy! As hard as it is from me to see you grow up and turn one year older, it has been so much fun to see you grow this past year.
You both love kindergarten and are so excited to learn to things.  
 


Caden, you are all boy.

You rarely sit still.   If only I could bottle up your energy.  Your love for life and others pours out of you.  You love your sister - she is your playmate.  You guys wrestle around, play house, play Lego's or what ever else you dream up!  I pray that you will always have a close relationship with her. 
Caden - I can't believe how well you are doing in reading and math!  You can sound out words that you haven't even learned in school yet.  I am so proud of you!  

Allyson - You love life and live it to it's fullest!   

You are so creative!  You will take paper, colors/markers, and scissors and create something that I couldn't image!  You are very determined and are like a sponge in school - you can memorize most things without much effort.  I hope that continues for you.  I am so proud of you!  
Allyson - You are a wonderful sister to Caden and he loves it when you play with him.  You care about each other and never get tired of playing together.  You love to play dress up and have a definite opinion about what you want to wear! 
This year, you have school 4 days a week, so that means Fridays off of school for you, and off work for me.  I love spending this time with you.  We play games, run errands, read books, bake, and do so many fun things on these days.  I am going to miss this next year when you are in school every day.