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Written by: Henri Frederic Amiel
Richard, Mary, Rebekah, Alyssa, Aaron, and Jacob
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Happy Birthday Isabelle
Last weekend my parents and Ryan's mom came down to celebrate Isabelle's birthday. It was a lot of fun. Leann had planned little activities for the kids. You can see the pictures of the girls putting makeup on. It was really sweet. Isabelle had a wonderful time. We were over there all day pretty much. This week I started my new job as a para at Goddard High School. I LOVE my job. This week of course has been totally crazy. Ryan and Leann were gracious enough to watch our kids all week long. It was such a huge burden lifted off Richard and my shoulders. The kids started school on Thursday. Jacob will be starting Monday. He is really excited about it. All the kids love their teachers. Rebekah is now taking Choir. That's my girl!! =) This week is only going to be in the 80s so already we have been out riding bikes. I am going to wait till Monday to put the pictures of the kids on here from the first day of school. I hope you all have a great week!
Monday, July 28, 2008
Hangin' Out
Hello everyone! I just wanted to show some pictures of the kids. It is just us hanging out at home. Alyssa took a picture of her hamsters and so they are on here too. I went to the school to registar Alyssa, Aaron, and Jacob. Tomorrow it is Rebekah's turn. Let me just say that four kids is ALOT of paperwork. The kids start school August 14th. Have a great week!
Saturday, July 26, 2008
The Lighted Path
Monday, July 21, 2008
Good Friends
Hello everyone! We have had a very busy weekend. Troy and Laura Kronewitter were here. It was so great to see them. They have two cute little girls Violet and Hazel. Before we get to pictures of them, I wanted to show you a picture of Alyssa. This is her eye patch that she has to wear for two hours every day (one hour on each eye). She is getting eye therapy because her eyes do not work the way that they are supposed to. So I took a picture of her today. Doesn't she look cute? She told me I could call her "Patchy the Pirate"!! Ha!! She made a crown and was in a princess dress when I took the picture. It is pretty funny. She looks like she is a princess from the "wrong side of the tracks". Hee hee!
Rebekah was playing the piano at Leann's house today. She was actually doing a very nice job making up a song. She is really excited for the day that she can babysit her cousins. She is always taking care of them. I am so proud of her.
Alyssa is eating corn on the cob here. She was sitting by herself. Not because she was in trouble, but because there were soooooo many kids that she couldn't find a chair at the table! =)
Aaron and Rebekah eating. Aaron was being a total boy and not opening his eyes. He is a goof ball.
Isabelle and Gideon did not want me to take a picture of them. I don't know why that was. This was the best that I could do. When we arrived at Leann's, Gideon came running outside while Richard and I were walking up. He was saying "Uncle Richard, Uncle Richard!". I had to cajole him to say hi to me and then he only called me "Mary". I can't even get an "Aunt". I am so loved. =)
Violet is in the foreground here. She was loving having her picture taken. Hazel is busy eating, but they were both wanting their picture to be taken. Jacob and Gideon were in the background. I think everyone just wanted to concentrate on eating and not smiling for the picture. Food is very important in my family! =)
Violet, Hazel, and Jacob again.
Troy and Laura. It was so great to see them again. Ryan, Richard, and Troy all went to see Batman yesterday and then they played Bocce today. I think that they had a good time. We girls were content to talk. It is what we do best!!
Laura and Leann. It was like old times again (and new times since there were kids). There are some very good memories. I am so thankful that we grew up around that family. Troy and Laura, Have a safe trip home, we love you!
Rebekah was playing the piano at Leann's house today. She was actually doing a very nice job making up a song. She is really excited for the day that she can babysit her cousins. She is always taking care of them. I am so proud of her.
Alyssa is eating corn on the cob here. She was sitting by herself. Not because she was in trouble, but because there were soooooo many kids that she couldn't find a chair at the table! =)
Aaron and Rebekah eating. Aaron was being a total boy and not opening his eyes. He is a goof ball.
Isabelle and Gideon did not want me to take a picture of them. I don't know why that was. This was the best that I could do. When we arrived at Leann's, Gideon came running outside while Richard and I were walking up. He was saying "Uncle Richard, Uncle Richard!". I had to cajole him to say hi to me and then he only called me "Mary". I can't even get an "Aunt". I am so loved. =)
Violet is in the foreground here. She was loving having her picture taken. Hazel is busy eating, but they were both wanting their picture to be taken. Jacob and Gideon were in the background. I think everyone just wanted to concentrate on eating and not smiling for the picture. Food is very important in my family! =)
Violet, Hazel, and Jacob again.
Troy and Laura. It was so great to see them again. Ryan, Richard, and Troy all went to see Batman yesterday and then they played Bocce today. I think that they had a good time. We girls were content to talk. It is what we do best!!
Laura and Leann. It was like old times again (and new times since there were kids). There are some very good memories. I am so thankful that we grew up around that family. Troy and Laura, Have a safe trip home, we love you!
Saturday, July 5, 2008
The Fourth
We had a great time on the fourth of July. The kids all picked out the fireworks that they wanted to light. It was the first year that we have allowed them to light fireworks. They loved it of course. The first time Aaron did it, he got so scared that it actually lit, he ran away dropping the punk behind him!! =) Richard and I stayed up after the kids went to bed and watched more fire works. How romantic!! =)
This is Richard getting ready to help the kids with the fireworks.
Alyssa chose sparkling, loud fireworks. I think that she chose those becuase there was 4 in a package. That meant she got to light all 4!
Jasmine was running around like crazy. Apparently she loved the noise. However, after a few minutes of running around she just gave up and laid down.Rebekah set one of her smoke bombs off a little to close to her foot and the sparks flew on her. Nothing like learning the hard way! She is fine and defiantly was more careful on which way the wind is blowing! =)
Aaron had to use a lot of concentration trying to light this. He didn't seem to want to actually touch the fuse and the punk together. Needless to say, it took a while to get one lit.
Richard had to help Jacob with lighting. Then Jacob would run away to get away from it. It was funny. Today we are probably going to take our bikes over to the lake and ride around it. It should be lots of fun. Hope you all had a great fourth!!
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Bikes Baby!!
Yes, it is true! I finally have got pictures of us with our bikes on here. Alyssa also got her new glasses today. Apparently there was a mix up and the glasses have been there for a while. At least we have them now. She is fascinated with how much she is able to see now!! We are having a great time riding bikes. Jacob is now becoming pretty good at it. It was a perfect night to go bike riding. It was only 80 degrees!! All of you enjoy your summer!
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