Dexton turns 2!

The love for Dinos is real, you guys.  So real.  I slaved over this dinosaur cake and I have to tell you, there was a point when I didn't know if the dinosaur was going to make it.  

In fact, the head is a blob of cake mixed with frosting so I could shape it.  That was not the original plan.  But it became the last ditch effort before I scrapped the whole thing.  It's amazing what frosting can do.

Dexton is a joy.  He brings so much love to our family.  He keeps us on our toes and definitely makes us work for our hugs but we wouldn't have it any other way! He loves dinosaurs and Sadie that is enough for him.  We love him!

Happy Birthday Dexton!

Lexi School Project

Lexi and her group have been putting hours into their school project.  It is a puppet theater.  They made everything themselves and I think they did a fantastic job!

Sports Day 2017

We are nearing the end of the school year and with that comes Spirit Week.  We are known for always dressing in our Giants gear when "sports day" comes around.

Even little Dexon has a jersey.  And he is so handsome in it!

And this is just a random picture.  Dexton thinks he's hiding.  :)

Sibling Love

This post is dedicated to Sibling Love.....mostly anyhow.  We have been blessed to have kids that enjoy each other.  Don't get me wrong - we have a lot of bickering that happens too but there is also a lot of bonded friendships.  This post is nod to family.....

Lexi and Dexton got to sneak off with me for a starbucks treat. 

Shayli is so good to Dexton.  She's always helping him stay occupied until it's time for school.

We got to go watch Kendri in her school performance about US History.  She did awesome and Shayli got to come because it was before she was needed at afternoon kindergarten.

Menchies always gets smiles.

And this one is with Sadie.  These too hit it off immediately.  It amazes me how well they get along.  We are happy to have Sadie become part of the family!

Piano Be Gone

In an effort to continue to clear out the junk before the big move, (fingers crossed that everything goes through!) we have been getting very creative.  We are trying to get rid of everything we no longer need so when moving time comes there isn't a lot of unnecessary boxes being carted around.  The house we have put an offer in has limited storage.  I'm afraid we are going to be scrambling for space.  We decided that it was time to say good-bye to our old piano.  It no longer holds its tune and several things have just died on it.  Some of the keys no longer work, pedals stick, ivory has come off the keys etc. We tried to sell it for cheap.  Then we tried to give it away.  Now we are just getting rid of it.  And the easiest and cheapest way to do that is to take a chain saw to it. Hasta luego!

 

**UPDATE

It took a few weeks to slowly fit the pieces in the garbage can, but it's gone!

Happy Mother's Day 2017

Mother's Day is one of my favorite days of the year.  My family always makes it special and I love the effort they put into it.

Here we are just getting home from church. My little brood cleans up nice, don't you thing?

And the orneriest one of alllllllll - but even he was extra nice for me today!  And who can resist that smile? Happy Mother's day to all the mammas out there!

Happy 11th Birthday Kendri!

Kendri celebrated her 11th birthday Harry Potter style!  She is the queen of Harry Potter and has read the series numerous times. A real scholar on the matter, if you will.  Anyway, we decided it was high time for a Harry Potter party.  She picked the Monster Book of Monsters for a cake and then we took off from there.   

Several different potion experiments ensued....

As well as a visit from Moaning Myrtle.

Lexi made these clay figurines for her.  I think they turned out so good!

Happy birthday Kendri!