The party!

Gavin had a bowling party with his friends. Gavin and Issac tied for first 81 - you know I had to mention that. Neighbor friends Cullen and Issac, school friends Austin and Donovan, Karate friends Joshua and Cooper, and Cousin Cody. We had a awesome cake decorated like a skate park. Everyone had a great time.

Happy 8th birthday to Gavin!

It was a great birthday for Gavin - no school (snow day)! Scott took the kids sledding so that I could prepare for the gift hunt. For Chloe's birthday I hid her presents and gave her clues on each one as to where the next one would be. I didn't know it was going to be such a big hit but it was and so I did it for Scott's and now Gavin's. Once they got home the kids and us had a blast finding and opening the gifts. He got a few hot wheels, googles for his 4 wheeler, label maker (yes he wanted this), benoroos, Legos, and a boom box (I am sure this is not what they are called any more but you know what I mean) for his MP3 player. It was good to be Gavin. We then went to Fazolios to eat dinner. Alfedo for the birthday boy!

A goal!

Wow I guess this means I have to do it now that I have posted it.

Temperature

The kids couldn't care less what the temp. is they just want to have fun. They are so lucky to have a great dad that will take them sledding. Because their wimpy mom wouldn't

Dinner without daddy

Ok I have realized doing this 365 photo challenge that we spend a great deal of time at the island in the kitchen. Here the kids are eating dinner while daddy is at the station. When Scott is not home the kids and I eat about 99% of the meals here. Also you can tell this is a Tuesday because Chloe still has her dance outfit on from dance class at 9am that morning (and we are eating dinner).

Getting ready

Tonight I was getting ready for bible study and Chloe decided to get ready also. She loves her some lipstick!

Water colors on a cold day

I am so glad Gavin isn't too old to do things like paint with us. I see in the very near future him not wanting to but for now I am glad I got the picture.

Monster Jam 2009

I think this is about the 4th or 5 time Gavin and Scott have went down to Indy to see the Monster Jam show. This year was a big deal because it was in the new stadium. Loud dirty trucks smashing cars - not really my thing. But they had a great time and I am glad for them. Chloe said she wanted to go next year!

Washing the new tupperware

Chloe really knows how to have a good time. She was so excited when I got out the new Tupperware I bought. She couldn't wait to clean it in the sink. I think it was a set of about 25 containers plus lids... wow that is a lot. And she cleaned and dried them all.

The p*** bowl

This post is not for the people with a weak stomach. Chloe was sick and I don't mean a stuffy nose, I mean the kind that needs a bowl. The bowl she is holding is called the puke bowl at our house. If the kids are sick this is the bowl we use. I don't know how it got its job. I acquired The bowl and the rest of the set from Scott's great grandma and really I like it. After the kids are better I clean it and I use it to make brownies or whatever. I guess I have never really thought about it but its really kinda gross when I put it that way.