Field Trip Fun

I had the opportunity to accompany Jacob's class on their latest field trip - Bowling. While we all admit it wasn't necessarily educational, it was necessary to break-up the long January.

All of the kids did very well and I am very proud of Jacob. He got a 77 which was the second highest score out of his class of 17 (highest was an 83). He also got a spare in the 10th frame and was the only one that got to throw the coveted third ball!!

Most importantly, all of the kids were well behaved and had a lot of fun!

Jenna in Public

When Jacob was Jenna's age (and even to this day), he was so shy that we never had to worry about him saying things in public. Instead, he would lean over to one of us and whisper what he was thinking which gave us an opportunity to squash anything inappropriate.

Jenna, on the other hand, blurts whatever she is thinking as soon as it comes into her cute little head. So far, her comments have been fairly tame, but she always manages to catch me off guard.

Last night, we all went to Subway for dinner and to just get out of the house. As Scott and I were having a conversation, he happened to let a curse word slip. Without missing a beat, Jenna yells "Don't say 'sh&t'! That's a dumb word!!"

Shortly after that, a little girl came in with her Dad and she was wearing a winter hat that looked like a chicken. Promptly Jenna exclaims "that girl has a chicken head!". Again, harmless, but very loud!

This could get interesting. At least she is cute...see...

Weekend Fun

Jacob decided that we would go bowling on Saturday. There was only one alley with open lanes. It happened to be the alley where Scott and I met. It was a great feeling to be back with our little family.

It didn't take long for Jacob to get in his rhythm. Jenna even tried, but since we had the lane for an hour, we had to give her a little "help" getting it down the lane. Her attention only lasted about 6 frames but she spent the rest of the time cheering for all of us.

 

 

 

 

Then Sunday was a low-key stay at home day. Jenna took the opportunity to "gate" Josie. Josie is a very good sport.

She told me those were her handcuffs

Christmas Card

Now that our Christmas card has been sent, I would like to share the progress of pictures that resulted in the perfect combination.

As a note, I did not prompt either child to pose or make "faces". They are just that cute and creative.

P.S. I love digital cameras.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All of the Merry Christmases

Where's Uncle Dave?

Don't ask, I don't know

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Little beautician

Grooming Uncle Dave's beard

Giving Uncle Dave a trim

And a fluff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Santa brought Jenna a new friend - Peter Rabbit

 

 

 

Santa even thought Josie was good this year : )