Jon's Latest Project

Abram's Phunny Phone

I know, I'm dorky--Ph, Ph...haha
Isn't he just so darn cute...?!?!

Jonah's Recital

I'm such a slacker! Jonah had his recital on May 1 and while I posted it on facebook, I completely forgot to blog it.
He did a great job, we are very proud of all his hard work (read: all the times I had to remind him to practice). Now that he's done, he's got some new material to work with and is sitting down at the piano just for fun again. It's nice to have a goal, but it's also nice when it's been fulfilled and he can move on to something he's excited about again (the way he was when he first got The Fifth to work on, for example!).
Here ya go, I hope you enjoy!

Award Day

We are so proud of Jonah and Ava! They each received awards at school. Jonah got two for memory work. One was Scripture and one was for Historical Documents (Preamble, a bunch of Amendments, Declaration of Independence).
Ava received Scholar of the Year for her class (only 1 girl and 1 boy in each class get this honor)!!
They both have worked so hard this year--we are really loving their school and the education they are receiving is incredible.
(Sorry for the horribly fuzzy pictures!)

LIMO!!

We are so proud of Jonah--he worked hard at piano all year doing a game his piano teacher invented called Musikopoly. He had to practice each week a certain amount, attend concerts, recitals, do a research report on a composer (can you guess who he chose?), do a recital at a nursing home, do online studies, memorize his favorite songs and more.
He earned his reward: A Limo Ride!!
Here he is with his pal Jason and hanging out the window and looking oh, so EXCITED standing in front of the ride! Ha! Great job Jonah!!!!!

A Little Break

To read...

Thank you, Jamie...

I've been wanting a new camera in order to take funky pictures...never even thought of checking the app store! Jamie bought this hipstamatic app and so like the little sister I am, I copied her ;)
I'm so glad I did.
These were just the early photos while I was figuring out all the lenses and film...

Jonah's Cwaaaazy Hat

Ava's Guitar

Indoor Picnic

Remember when we'd do this Mom?

A Little Bit O' Boo

Just in case you needed your dose of Boo for the day....

OMSI Day

We ran into a girl from Jonah's class. We run into her family everywhere. Seriously. And this is a big city, people. I'm expecting them to move in next door anytime now.

Boo and Abey loved the sandpit!

Gooey Walks!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm-O1NztIc4

What a day!

The Making of an Ottoman

What do you do when you're Dutch and don't want to spend big bucks on an ottoman?
Make one.
As long as your husband has (or you have) a few tools, of course ;)
I bought an old ugly pine coffee table off Craigslist for $15, Jon resized the top and I sanded, primed, and painted the legs. I got some foam, batting, and a course linen from the fabric store, covered a few buttons, and we were off.

Fastening on the legs (or fitting), stapling the batting over the foam, underside of the tufting. (forgot to take a pic of the fabric going on--bad Elisabeth!)

St Patrick's Day

Everyone say Leprechaun!
This corned beef was a hit!

Pizza for the Dollies Breakfast

That's what she's servin' up at The Crunchy Delight.

Someone is Happy

That her Nana and Poppops are home for a week! Brynne got to go visit with them all by herself today while the big kids were at school and the Gooey guy stayed with Mama. She was very 'cited!

We Take Time Out From The Birthday Week..

To bring you one extremely cute Goo and his dip.
Enjoy!

A Castley Cake

> I made this cake for Ava's 2nd b-day and remember it being very stressful. This time I did two layers, no center turret and let Ava do 90% of the decorating! She did an amazing job--don'tcha agree?!
> And one more pic of Brynne. I just couldn't resist! Check out that pose.
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