Fun Friday Fotos

Julianne was so proud of herself!  She caught these two kittens all on her own!  (that's Otis on the left, and Candy on the right)

Tonight, Dallas attended a birthday party for one of his best friends and classmates, Dylan.  It was a sports theme party with an indoor batting cage, basketball courts, and arcade games.

My aunt did a coloring contest on her "Thirty-One" page this week.  I printed off the picture for me to complete, and when Reba saw it, she had to have one too.  She really took her time and carefully picked her colors, and I think it turned out beautifully.

Until next time...

Party and Pie

Reba was invited to a friend's house for a birthday party this afternoon.  About an hour before the party, she asked if she could have her nails polished.  It was a good time to do it because Julianne was down for a nap and the boys were gone fishing.  I then made her sit in the chair and watch a show on TV while her nails dried.  A few minutes later, I found her asleep!  

She was able to get a quick catnap before the party!  I was afraid that she would be a bear when I woke her up.  Once I mentioned it was time for the party, she was wide awake and happy as could be.

Once I got home from dropping Reba off, I set to making a pie with a few of the those cherries I pitted a few weeks ago.  Sugar couldn't wait to sink her teeth into it!

It was my first time making a cherry pie (not using store bought cans).  The flavor was wonderful, but it was sooooo juicy!  After we cut and dipped out our pieces this evening, I poured about 2 cups of juice out of the pie plate hoping that the crust won't turn to mush.

Until next time...

Happy Independence Day!

This morning the kiddos and I headed out early on a road trip to my aunt's house.  Doug wasn't able to join us because the corn does not stop pollinating just because it is a holiday.  My dad and I brought our fryers, and Dad fried pickles, fish and fries for lunch.  Every one else brought the sides and desserts, and it was fabulous!

The kiddos were excited to meet their newest cousin, Blaine

Even Julianne wanted to give some lovin' to the baby!

Reba and Dallas also enjoyed holding Blaze, whom they had not seen since Great-Grandpa's birthday party.

When we got home the fireworks were just starting, so we picked up Daddy and drove down the road to a little subdivision to watch.  All the kiddos loved them, even Julianne was cheering!

Until next time...

7th Birthday Party

What a wonderful day celebrating a special little man!  Thanks to everyone that came and spoiled Dallas with love and gifts.

Dallas could not wait for lunch to finish up and tear into the presents waiting for him in the living room.  Enjoy a few of the pictures I captured from the day.

When trying to decide on a "theme" for the party and what to put on the cake, Dallas stated that he would rather have pie than cake.  He really wanted a raisin pie, but I wasn't confident in making one.  Thankfully, we were at an awesome Amish bakery a few weeks prior that makes the most wonderful raisin pies (according to Dallas and Daddy).  We picked up a pie there and froze it until the party.  I also made a triple berry pie for those that were not interested in the raisin.

Until next time...

(Great) Grandpa's Birthday

My Grandpa Robertson turned 90 last weekend.  We all gathered at Gastof Amish Village earlier today to celebrate, and it so so wonderful how many family members turned out for his party!

Sugar loved the fried chicken.

Little Miss and Big D loved the ice cream and desserts!

They also had an awesome time playing with their cousins

As well as meeting the newest ones

Near the end of the party, we gathered everyone around the birthday boy for a few photos...

Standing L-R: Uncle Dave & Aunt Carol (my dad's sister), Teresa (Ma-maw) & Jim (Pa-paw), Aunt Marine & Uncle Joe (my dad's younger brother), Aunt Joyce, Uncle John (my dad's youngest brother) & Aunt Kelly
Seated L-R: Aunt Mary (my grandpa's sister), Grandpa Ward, and Uncle Dayton (Aunt Mary's husband)

 Grandkids & Spouses

A few of the 21 Great-Grandkids

Until next time...

1st Grade Party

Since school was closed one day in November because of snow, the students had to go today to make it up.  Their classroom parties were also postponed from Friday to today.  As one of the room parents for Dallas' class, I was in charge of planning the party.  After searching Pinterest, I came up with a few ideas, sent out a couple emails to gather supplies, and held a spectacular party (if I say so myself)!

The first activity was an obstacle course called, "Don't Ring the Bells".  The kiddos had to crawl under a limbo bar, walk across a balance beam, and step through the hula hoop, all while not making a bell ring.

The class then made snowmen ornaments out of pipe cleaners

had a relay race (where they had to find matching bows in the kettle before returning to their line)

We then had a snow"bow" fight - which they LOVED!

We ended with a relaxing game of Christmas Bingo

Until next time...

PreK Christmas Party

This morning Julianne and I were able to attend Reba's class party.  They had a very special visitor arrive shortly there after.

Reba asked for a bicycle and surprises.  Of course, this is the first I had heard of her wanting a bike!  Doug and I have been asking her for weeks (months) what she was wanting...and her response was always "surprises".  I guess we'll just have to wait and see what the jolly ole fellow brings.

Before Santa left, he gave all the kiddos a coloring book and candy cane.

The group then sang a few songs for Santa and the parents.  As you will see, Little Miss still loves to sing and dance!

Reba made it to the final 5 before being eliminated in the snowball toss (hot potato)

To end the party, the class decorated their teacher like a tree!

Until next time...