Preschool for Corbin

After much deliberation, worry and change of Nanny schedule...we enrolled Corbin in preschool.  It was a co-op, which means the parents are very involved and work in the classroom.  Corbin was excited until he realized that I wasn't going to be there everyday.  It took 3 weeks of wailing and gnashing of teeth, but he finally decided that preschool was fun.

Science.

Check out the gun show!

Field trip; train ride to a petting zoo.

Oklahoma!

The girls and I were in a production of Oklahoma put on by our Stake (Church Organization).  It was a lot of work, but a lot of fun.  I think each of us grew in ways we didn't know we would.  The girls made many new friends.  I was able to get over a lot of my stage fright, and I did something I didn't know I would ever do...I was a Can-Can dancer.  (I would normally not post pictures of me.)

This is without hair and make-up.  Oh, yes there was full on wig and fancy make-up.

In front of Aunt Eller's house; part of the Ensemble.

Aren't they darling.  They did soo well!

Corbin Plays Baseball

Corbin played his first season of baseball this spring.  It was totally chaotic; with overlapping gymnastics, piano, and Oklahoma rehearsals, but Corbin loved every minute of it.

He started out the season hitting left.  He did well.

But about half way through the season, coach tried him right...he did really well.  We may have a south-paw who bats right, or maybe a switch hitter.  We'll see what his throw looks like next season.

Our team took third place in his age group.  They had a great season...Go Paw Sox!!!

Jenna's First Gymnastics Competition

On St. Patrick's Day, Wildfire-the name of her gym, had an in house competition.  Jenna was excited and scared.  She loves her sport and is good at it, but felt like she had to be perfect in order to compete.  "What if I mess up?  They will all see me," was her biggest concern.  Aww, life lessons.  She competed in 3 out of the 4 events and did really well. 

Jenna's on the back row, middle, to the right of the girl looking down at her medal.  Her team took second place.

Jenna also received a really special award.  She was presented with the Wildfire Flame Award.  An award given for staying positive, working really hard, and always giving it your all.

Corbin in Pre-school

Moving to California changed a lot of things for our family; preschool was one of them.  Most are too expensive and those that aren't are co-ops (Parents work in the class room on a regular basis).  With me working full time (Nanny for two cute little boys) , preschool was not in the cards for us.   When I went back to working part time, we felt that Corbin would really benefit from preschool.  He was really excited:

Traditional first day of school picture, followed by the must have silly one, and "Mom do a baseball one."  More on baseball later.  He was all smiles until I tried to leave him there.  What can I say, he loves his Momma. 

Preschool is M, W, F and we had a least 2 weeks of wailing and gnashing of teeth, lots of bribery, and positive talk.  Once I even had to peel his hands off the car door.  Thanks to a wonderful, patient teacher, he started liking it.   Now he is sad for it to be over...Kids?

Double Digits

My oldest is now double digits.  I am not that old.  She told me, "Mom, I am a decade old."  Kallie loves to read and play video games.  She plays the piano really well.  She loves the beach...well the waves mostly.  It is hard to keep her out of the water, even if it is really cold.  She is a great friend and big sister. 

Kallie has been asking to have a friend party for many years.  We told her she was not getting one, but then surprised her last min with some friends at the park.  We had a lot of fun.

Yes, we all love doughnuts.

Getting ready to pass the candy on the spoon.

Playing headbands and eating lots of munchies.

Kallie and her Friends.

Jenna says "she's 10."

She doesn't like Edible Arrangements at all.

Invention Convention

Kallie was one of 4 students from her school chosen to take her invention to the district level.  She came up with the idea all on her own, and really learned a lot while researching her idea.  She received an honorable mention.  We are so pleased to see her learning and developing a love for knowledge.

Build A Bear

The Girls got Build a Bear gift cards from Gma and Gpa Boehme.  They were so excited to choose how to spend their money.

Fluffy getting her stuffing.

Rubbing the hearts and making wishes on them.

Fluffing, brushing, and loving their new stuffed animal.

P. S.  When did my girls get old enough to be hipsters?:)

Corbin's Birthday

Birthday loot

Corbin asked to go to Ruby's for his birthday.  The kids would always pick this if we let them.

Birthday doughnut after swimming and shower.  Love the robes that Santa got for them.

Byron's birthday

The Birthday boy and his birthday hat for a song.

Yummy home made German chocolate cake and frosting.

Christmas catch up

Christmas was a whirlwind of activity.  My whole family was together for a few days at my sister's house.  Corbin was sick a couple day's before, but felt pretty good Christmas morning.  Our present opening was split because of early church.  A Christmas miracle...we successfully got 18 people ready and out the door by 9:00 am.

Yes, those are Corbin's new pj's on Byron's head.

Corbin asked for real money on his Christmas list.

I didn't realize I married Thor.

None of the kids wanted to take a picture after church...they wanted to finish opening presents.

The Tree

The kids are old enough now that putting up the tree is a little more enjoyable.  Every one helped and it was done in no time.

And yes, I know it's March and I'm just now getting to Dec posts.  What can I say?

Blizzard Christmas Party

Byron enjoyed the room full of old school arcade games.

Waiting for the "World of Color" to start.

Blizzard had arranged for their own part in the show.

This years party was different then normal.  It was not a formal affair.  We had an okay dinner (kind of a bummer) at the Disney Hotel.  Most people go for the booze; we go for the great food.  Then we were ushered over to California Adventure.  Blizzard had rented out part of the park, just for us.  The  music was great and the desserts were great.  Other then that, it was also kind of a bummer.  At midnight, we were once again ushered back to Disneyland, where we got to see the light show, "World of Color."  Now that....was awesome.  It was so beautiful to see the lights on the water and the movement of the water.  There were even bubbles.  Yes,  I was giddy like a little child while watching it.  At the end, Blizzard had put together their own light show, way cool.