Happy Birthday Grandpa!!

Sunday, February 15th was Grandpa's 92nd birthday!! Here is Ian being silly waiting for Grandpa to come to the table for his cake!




He is almost there....

We couldn't fit all 92 candles on his cake but I think it would have set the smoke alarm off if we did!

Singing Happy Birthday!

Grandpa trying to blow out all the candles....he had to get a little help from the kids!

Happy Birthday Grandpa!!!! We love you!

He was reading a little card Momo had made for him.

Getting a little help opening his gift......new slippers!

I think he was happy!

Randy and his daddy!

We are so blessed to have Grandpa here with us. I am glad we all get to have this time with him and that the kids will have special memories of the time they spent with Grandpa. He loves to tell us stories about his life and it just amazes me every time I hear about all the things he remembers. We love you lots Grandpa!! We can't wait to celebrate again next year!

Backyard Camping!!

The boys wanted to camp out in the backyard Sunday night. They built a big fire and we all hung out outside for a bit. Of course, marshmallows were involved!! Here is the fire!



Papa staying warm.

John watching the fire. He looks deep in thought.

Momo being silly. Yes, it was chilly and yes she is wearing unmatched shorts and tee shirt........that is Momo!

Ian snuggled up by the fire.

Just the kids hanging out.

Sisters having fun.

Momo...I think the flash on the camera was making her squint!

the big boys....

Aaron helping Ian with a marshmallow!

Roasting marshmallows!

Ian was having trouble with his marshmallow because the flames were too hot on his face. The boys pulled a piece of wood out of the fire for him to roast his marshmallow over.

Monday morning, they decided to cook breakfast outside over the fire!! They made bacon, eggs and pancakes!

Here is Grandpa....he was happy to stay inside where it was warm to have his breakfast!!

Aaron and John spent Monday night in the tent as well, but we didn't get breakfast this morning. I think they will be sleeping inside tonight though since it is supposed to be in the 20's!! BRRRRRR

Way Overdue Update -Week 6 - I think!

We are still alive at Eagle Star Academy!! We have just been busier than ever. I think this post should be week 6. I lost count how many weeks we have done now. Anyway, we had some pretty big changes around here about 4 weeks ago. Randy's brother, Carroll, and his daddy (aka. Grandpa) moved in with us. We had to do a bit of rearranging of rooms and such but we have all settled into our new arrangements. Here Is Randy entertaining Grandpa with Ian and and Kristen his first night here. I think Grandpa is really enjoying being able to see the kids and we are loving having him here too. He is 91 years old!!



The first morning doing school while Grandpa was having some breakfast.

Morgan was working on a science center on weather.

Here is Kristen doing some map work for history.

We took Grandpa outside to sit on the front porch on afternoon.

Momo and Grandpa!

Kristen and Grandpa!

That week, Aaron's band, Grounded Again, played for Fusion at church. Fusion is an activity for 5th and 6th graders once a month. Kristen was excited that Aaron was doing the music for them! Aaron really does love playing drums, even though his expression would make you believe otherwise!



Randy was there to help.

There is a certain point in one song that the boys jump up! You can see in this picture they are in the air!


JUMP! Again!

Last activity for that week was crazy hat/hair night at AWANA. I was working so Kristen did Ian and Momo's crazy hair and she even took pics for me! Here is Ian!!



Look how cute he is in his Cubbies vest!

Here is Momo and Ian with crazy hair!

Close up of Momo's hair!



Here is Kristen's too!

Well, that sums up week 6. All of this plus church, me working, regular school work and life made a busy week!!