Iced in!

Well, it's ICE STORM 2007!

So far we are safe and sound and have power!

Schools are closed again tomorrow.

My kids have been in and out of the back yard because they wanted to "skate."

Below is our tree from our front court yard and , NO it doesn't usually rest on our roof.

We've had a weird schedule this past week.

My mom came down to visit and to help me drive to Memphis. (I wanted to see my Aunt perform in Bellevue's Singing Christmas tree. She had a lead role. She did great!)

Mom and me and the kids made it back before the ICE STORM.

Mom brought her toy cow she got in Switzerland. She also dressed Elam up in a cow outfit.

Isn't he cute?

Are you wondering where Andrew is during all this?

Green Bay Wisconsin!!!

He left on Friday and was supposed to get back Monday morning. His flight was canceled and he did not make it out until Tuesday at 4:00pm. He was supposed to have a morning flight both Monday and Tuesday, so he was up at 4:00am for no reason. Those of you who know andrew know that he is not a morning person. He was also left all alone on Monday because his football buddies made it out on their flight. As I type this he has made it to Cincinnati and is awaiting a flight to OKC. He should be home by 10:30.

I am so thankful my mom was here to help me. I was able to leave the kids here at the house and run some errands when the ice thawed today.

Below is another tree, but this tree is not frozen with ice. It is a silver BIRTHDAY tree decorated with pink ornaments. We started this tradition for Haven last year for her 3rd birthday. It's a special way to celebrate her December 23rd birthday.

more rocking out with Santa

They can't help themselves!!

The tree is up!

Our tree is finally up.

We didn't put alot of our breakable stuff on there because of Elam. It's pretty bare on the bottom half.

Elam helped decorate a little too!

rocking with santa

My baby loves to dance!

Double click on the play button.

Angels

These are my dancers for the Children's Christmas musical. They performed Sunday night.

They did such a great job!

I am so proud of them.

Last Saturday was the filming. (This production was filmed to use for promotional materials) It also had a dance demonstration portion by yours truly!

I can't wait till my kids are old enough to do these kinds of productions. I'm worried Gibson will grow up too fast and not want to! When I brought them to one of the dress rehearsals, Gibson kept asking if he could go on stage with the other kids!!!! To think back to his first ever musical performance.............click November 2005.......or click here.........................http://okeedokey.blogspot.com/2005/11/gibsons-singing-debut.html.............................

at that moment I never would have dreamed that he would beg me to go on stage one day!

I keep preparing myself for when he doesn't want to dance anymore. That will make me sad, but I understand. Until then, I'll enjoy every dance class with my little boy!

Dear Gibson, Haven, and Elam,This is me! Your cousin, Bernard! I am sending you a Thanksgiving Card that I made all by myself. (Well, my mommy helped me a little bit.)

This is a Turkey! And can you guess how I made it?Hint: Think fingers!!!!!

I wrote on each finger someone for whom I am thankful. Guess what? You are on my list!

That means you Gibson!

And you Haven!

And even baby Elam!!!!

I am grateful for Boomer, and Mommy and Daddy,and Oklahoma.

I am thankful for Opa and Oma,and Charlie and Moses,and for Arkansas.

I need a lot more fingers!!!!!!!

I am grateful for the color green, and for ice cream, and Spiderman, and Superman, and Cars, and Lightening McQueen, and Cinderella, and Toy Story. I am thankful for vegetables,and turkey and dressing,and for french fries! I am thankful for my Birthday Party, and hugs and kisses, and for Christmas! I am thankful for my mommy. My mommy says that she is your "Aunt Di Di". That's funny. I am thankful for Aunt Annaliese and for Aunt Robin. I am thankful for Papa and Grani, and Uncle Daniel and Aunt Christy,and for Hannah and Benjamin,and for Tennessee.I am thankful for Jesus,for my family,for my friends,and for my home.I love you!!!!!!!!!!!Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!!!!!Your cousin,Bernard(My Mommy says that she loves you too!!!)

Thanksgiving in Tulsa

This year we drove up to Tulsa for a quick Thanksgiving trip.

Even though we got there after 7:00 Wednesday, the kids still enjoyed playing with their toys and visiting with Grandma, Grandad and Grandmama.

While waiting for Thanksgiving lunch Gibson and Haven worked puzzles with Grandad and Elam enjoyed the parade.

This is the dress Haven picked to wear for Thanksgiving.

She likes to twirl in it.

Haven's picture of mommy on Thanksgiving. (what a lovely couple)

All three kids watched Grandad carve the Turkey. They were very impressed!

We had a wonderful meal at this table with Grandma and Grandad, Uncle Tim and Aunt Vickie and Cousin Ashley.

More sleep over pictures

check out Avery's mom's blog to see more pictures of their fun night.



http://www.3gentlemenand1littlelady.blogspot.com/

Thanksgiving singing

Wednesday night is B.L.A.S.T. Gibson and Haven learn songs and say scripture memory for points.

This Wed. was their Thanksgiving performance.

(2 years ago was when Gibson almost ran off stage, but once the music came on he starts singing) CLICK ON NOVEMBER 2005 IN MY ARCHIVES :)

Here they are in their B.L.A.S.T. t-shirts.

After they sang they had their Thanksgiving feast.

They are some of the cutes Pilgrims I've ever seen!

They each made a place mat saying what they are thankful for.

Nascars

Superman

Mommy Daddy

Lightning McQueen

Boomer

Brothers

Vegetables

Here's a video them practicing at home.

Rene

This is Rene. He's from Switzerland

He came to visit us for a few days.
(He's been in the USA for about a month and a half)

He and my mom and dad are leaving for Switzerland in a few days.

All the kids really enjoyed playing with Rene. Gibson almost cried when he left.

Gibson's first time to spend the night

Saturday, Avery's mom called to see if Gibson was busy. She wanted to know if he could come over and spend the night!

We packed him a bag with pajamas, clothes for church, his tooth brush and a teddy bear.

Gibson and Avery

Avery's mom took some more pictures, so when she get's them to me I'll add them to this post.

Haloween

Something new we tried this year was a fun Halloween party at the Library. They read a few Halloween books and then we made some fun Ghost and had a cookie. (I didn't have my camera, so I had to use my phone!)

Here's everybody dressed up for Trick or Treating

Mr. Incredible

(This mask only lasted 3 seconds)



Tony Stuart

Pretty Kitty

After we went to a few houses in our neighborhood, we headed to Grandma and Grandpa's neighborhood. Our first stop was Diane's house.

Elam fell asleep on the way. (He didn't get much of a nap b/c of the field trip earlier that day)

Boomer's devil outfit doesn't fit him anymore, so all we could put on him was his little devil horns.

Aunt Norma's house

After that we went to Sam and Amanda's house. They had had so many trick or treaters they ran out of candy! They saved some for our kids though.

Their son's name is Jack. My kids call him "Jack Jack" like from the Mr. Incredible movie.

So, We decided Elam was dress up as "Jack Jack."

So, Jack Jack was Spider Man and Elam was Jack Jack!