White Christmas

Our first real snowfall of the year brought us about 9 inches. The kids have had colds so they haven't gotten to go out and play in it. Of course, Dennis just got the kids swing set up a few days ago. Ky didn't even get to play on it before it snowed. It isn't going anywhere though so she'll get a chance to later. We'll be going to Boise to spend Christmas with Jen's parents. Hopefully, we'll get a little snow up there....after we make the drive.

A Visit to Santa at the Mall

Cameron's preschool visited Santa at the mall on Thursday the 7th December. I don't know if it is appropriate to post group pics on blogs without permission so I have just posted the one of the kids. They had bright lights so I didn't use the flash and the shutter speed was slow so its a little blurry. The kids did great sitting with Santa. Neither of them cried or said they didn't want to sit with him and they both told him what they wanted for Christmas. Cameron wants a "construction set with signs" (that goes with his GeoTrax) and Kylie wants a "Dora, Dora Explorer." Shirley joined us and took us to lunch after. It was a lot of fun.

Pictures of the Kids from 3 December 2006

Wanted to show some cute photos of the kids taken this morning before church.

Kylie is dressed and ready to go. Cameron, as usual is still in pjs. He can be a bear to get dressed some mornings.

We'll Miss You Greg Wiggle!

We were very sad to hear that Greg Wiggle Page had to retire from the Wiggles. For those who haven't heard, he is really sick and can't perform anymore.

I asked Cameron (age 4 1/2) to make Greg a card and Kylie (age 2) had to join in. I decided I'll mail him a card as well.

In Cameron's drawing, if you look close, Greg (in yellow) is giving the truck a cup of red medicine. The drawing is completely his own although I helped him spell. I only wrote the description as well as "Get well soon Greg"

Kylie's drawing is of the Wiggles on a merry go round. After she drew the circles, she told us it was a merry go round. I asked if the Wiggles could ride it and she drew a little of each of their colors.

My card is from a picture I took of one of the last butterflies of summer at my parents place in Idaho. I'm going to mail them to Wiggle headquarters and hope Greg will get to see them although I'm sure he is getting a ton of mail right now. Anyways, thanks for looking.

Jen's Folded Cards

Here are some of my cards that I have created lately. The lighthouse card was done for a sister of a friend. The Christmas cards were done a few months ago and I need to do some more (lots more). The tudor home has an opening in the middle for a greeting or a photo.

Fall Trip to the Zoo

On Saturday November 28th we went to the zoo. Although its been cold, it was a beautiful day. The kids were a little disappointed that the zebras had been put inside for the winter. We did get to see the giraffes get fed which was cool. We love to see the tigers in the Asian Highlands exhibit. There are big glass windows so you can be just inches away from the tigers and leopards. Its really neat. Dennis was a real trooper and was a little sore after all of the walking but he did great.

Halloween

The kids had a great time dressing up for Halloween this year. Cameron picked his firefighter costume. We really thought he would dress up as Murray Wiggle again this year so it suprised us that he chose something different. Kylie got her ladybug costume from Shirley (the lady with MS that Jen takes care of). She had fun fluttering her wings while running around.

Cameron's preschool class had a special program for the parents where the kids sang 3 songs. Cameron did a great job singing and Kylie wanted to join him even though she didn't know the songs. Papa Chick and Grandma Jonna came to visit on October 27th-28th. Grandma and Jen went to a Psych-K training on Friday and Saturday. That night we went to a family Halloween party with Dennis' side of the family. Cameron was sooooo excited to win the big tub of cheese balls. Aunt Mary stopped by to visit on Halloween night and went trick or treating with Jen and the kids. We didn't stay out too long but it was still fun.

Update on us...

Well it has been 3 months since we've posted so I decided it was time. Most of our friends and family know that 2 months ago Dennis fell off a deck he was building and broke his back. Thankfully, he will heal and be back to normal soon. He is getting around great now and even went with us to the zoo last week. He will go in for xrays in about another week and probably be off work for another month or so. We are grateful that he wasn't hurt worse. We have enjoyed the extra time he has had to spend at home but look forward to him getting better.

As we enter the world of blogging....

Here is the most current picture of our family.

We have made comments on message boards (at least Jen has) but never had a blog. We hope our family and friends will enjoy the pictures and stories we share. Of course we'll have to share some of Cam's wonderful drawings and some of Jen's folded cards. There will be some of Ky just being her cute self and maybe a few of Den's decks.

Today, Sunday 30 July 2006, we attended our LDS ward. Ky and Cam love Primary and Nursery but have a hard time telling Mommy and Daddy goodbye. Den and Jen team teach the 14 - 16 year old youth Sunday School class which can be a challenge. We have both loved learning more about the Old Testament stories this year. Today was Elijah and the "still small voice" of the Lord. It was a good lesson and the youth are starting to listen a little more and ask their friends not to talk as much either (especially if they are the ones reading). Den and Ky are getting much needed naps while Jen sets up the blog and Cam draws and plays. Cam's nap time has turned into quiet time in his room for an hour each afternoon. Jen is going to get going on geneology again. She has PAF set up on her computer and member/record numbers so now she needs to see what has been done on Den's mom's line (not much) and what needs to be done (a lot!).

Summer at the Zoo

This summer we have been going to the zoo a lot (at least more than our once a year). We decided to get a membership card so we can go often and not worry if we only stay for an hour or two. This is a picture of Cam and Ky on a set of tiger statues in the new Asian Highlands exhibit. The new feline exhibit is wonderful. The cats are in more natural surroundings and the buildings in the exhibit are really beautiful. Its been too hot to go the past few weeks as its been in the 100s here like most other places. Hopefully it will cool off soon so we can get out again.