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Showing posts with label Family Fun. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Family Fun. Show all posts
October 31, 2009
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Halloween this year was a great time. We ate chili, hung out with family and great friends, and most importantly scored tons of candy. The weather was great, and the kids really enjoyed themselves. Maddux was Scooby Doo, Mommy tried her hand at making her first costume, Graci was Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Halloween
July 30, 2009
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YeeHaa, Nashville Country. This is the home we rented:) j.k. We spent a couple days just getting away in Nashville, TN. It was nice to not have to do anything, and we didn't do a whole lot. The first day we stayed around the resort, played at the pools and just relaxed. The second day we spent most of it at the Hermitage, President Andrew Jackson's Estate. At over 1100 acres it is really something to see, has great history about slavery and Jackson himself. Graci loved it, she is like her mother a history fan. Maddux could take it or leave it, but he did enjoy the Horses for a Hayride around the property. The only downfall was a gloomy rainy day that did "rain on the parade" a little. All in all, it's always nice to get away.
Nashville, TN
YeeHaa, Nashville Country. This is the home we rented:) j.k. We spent a couple days just getting away in Nashville, TN. It was nice to not have to do anything, and we didn't do a whole lot. The first day we stayed around the resort, played at the pools and just relaxed. The second day we spent most of it at the Hermitage, President Andrew Jackson's Estate. At over 1100 acres it is really something to see, has great history about slavery and Jackson himself. Graci loved it, she is like her mother a history fan. Maddux could take it or leave it, but he did enjoy the Horses for a Hayride around the property. The only downfall was a gloomy rainy day that did "rain on the parade" a little. All in all, it's always nice to get away.
June 30, 2009
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Today we spent running errands and playing with our new camera. We went to Bluebird park and had some fun, got a few good shots. It finally cooled off, below 90's and we really enjoyed the day. Hope it sticks around. We'll update the Shutterfly site soon with more of the pictures.
Day Off
Today we spent running errands and playing with our new camera. We went to Bluebird park and had some fun, got a few good shots. It finally cooled off, below 90's and we really enjoyed the day. Hope it sticks around. We'll update the Shutterfly site soon with more of the pictures.
June 28, 2009
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On Sunday we went on seperate Mommy/Daddy dates. Jess and Graci went to the Magic House, and Maddux and Jim went to the City Museum. St. Louis is packed full of things to do and probably doesn't get the recognition it deserves. The city museum is so unique and crazy, I can't imagine another place like it. It is impossible to describe, just imagine a four story warehouse jungle gym with animals, aquariums, slides, airplanes, a bus, and miles (not literally) of mazes. If you don't believe me, that is a sea turtle next to Maddux at the top picture, and if you look close at the second picture you'll see people climbing all over in the background. A little boy's dream. The day was ended at Crown Candy for some ice cream, and the boys were pretty wiped out.
The Magic House is now enormous for those of you who haven't been lately, but packed with awesome stuff to do. Mommy and Graci painted pictures, built sculptures, posed on the shadow wall, took a tour of Lewis and Clarks expedition, and saw just about everything possible except for "the ball thing" (Graci). It was followed by a cool treat at ColdStone and finally heading home to collapse. Sorry there are no pictures, but Jessica now has her own camera that she can carry in her purse.
Mommy/Daddy Dates
On Sunday we went on seperate Mommy/Daddy dates. Jess and Graci went to the Magic House, and Maddux and Jim went to the City Museum. St. Louis is packed full of things to do and probably doesn't get the recognition it deserves. The city museum is so unique and crazy, I can't imagine another place like it. It is impossible to describe, just imagine a four story warehouse jungle gym with animals, aquariums, slides, airplanes, a bus, and miles (not literally) of mazes. If you don't believe me, that is a sea turtle next to Maddux at the top picture, and if you look close at the second picture you'll see people climbing all over in the background. A little boy's dream. The day was ended at Crown Candy for some ice cream, and the boys were pretty wiped out.The Magic House is now enormous for those of you who haven't been lately, but packed with awesome stuff to do. Mommy and Graci painted pictures, built sculptures, posed on the shadow wall, took a tour of Lewis and Clarks expedition, and saw just about everything possible except for "the ball thing" (Graci). It was followed by a cool treat at ColdStone and finally heading home to collapse. Sorry there are no pictures, but Jessica now has her own camera that she can carry in her purse.
June 26, 2009
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First off let me explain the title, Maddux thinks everything these days is ailarious! Not hilarious, airlarious, it is so cute, the best is when he slaps his knee at the same time!
Today we were without Daddy (overtime) but still managed to have a fun summer day. Since the weather outside was less than appealing today, we decided to hit the lanes! Bowling it was! The kids had a blast, I held my breath every time Maddux chucked the bowling bowl into midair. Mommy won, but not by much and that was WITH bumpers! After bowling we went to pay Daddy a visit at the firehouse, after a quick snuggle and snack we headed back home. Jim has a new camera and took it to work to study up on all the new gadgets. He is going to throw on a pic from playing around today. As for the adoption we are still waiting on our I600A and in the meantime finishing up on the Massive amount of paperwork for the Dossier. Were are one I600A, about 25 notary signatures, 2 witnesses, and 3 referance letters away from being on the official waiting list! Sounds like alot I know, but we are truly close!
Ailarious!
First off let me explain the title, Maddux thinks everything these days is ailarious! Not hilarious, airlarious, it is so cute, the best is when he slaps his knee at the same time!
Today we were without Daddy (overtime) but still managed to have a fun summer day. Since the weather outside was less than appealing today, we decided to hit the lanes! Bowling it was! The kids had a blast, I held my breath every time Maddux chucked the bowling bowl into midair. Mommy won, but not by much and that was WITH bumpers! After bowling we went to pay Daddy a visit at the firehouse, after a quick snuggle and snack we headed back home. Jim has a new camera and took it to work to study up on all the new gadgets. He is going to throw on a pic from playing around today. As for the adoption we are still waiting on our I600A and in the meantime finishing up on the Massive amount of paperwork for the Dossier. Were are one I600A, about 25 notary signatures, 2 witnesses, and 3 referance letters away from being on the official waiting list! Sounds like alot I know, but we are truly close!
June 21, 2009
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We were lucky enough to spend a day at some great friends (Richardsons) swimming, relaxing, and sharing a great meal. This day the kids overcame their fear of going underwater. How fun!
Swimming Fun
We were lucky enough to spend a day at some great friends (Richardsons) swimming, relaxing, and sharing a great meal. This day the kids overcame their fear of going underwater. How fun!
June 10, 2009
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Once again we went to one of our favorite places in town. We were able to get some good pics today. More can be found on our pictures link.
Another Day at Grants Farm
Once again we went to one of our favorite places in town. We were able to get some good pics today. More can be found on our pictures link.
