Rainy Mardi Gras

The weatherman says we are going to have scattered showers all day. Todd and the boys are going to brave the rain and go to the parades. He made them some temporary rain jackets out of trash bags:

Okay, the first one didn't turn out too good.

That's better. Have fun, guys!

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Chad's Last Game

This week Chad has the last of his basketball games. He has improved so much in the past six weeks, it is really amazing. Most importantly, he has had a lot of fun being a part of a team which has been wonderful to watch.

We took a photo before his game and then he asked to take some photos with Gwen. She wasn't too cooperative at first, but did eventually stand still so I could get a shot of both of them.

 Ready for my last game!

 Gwen not wanting to cooperate with the picture taking.

Now, they are both looking!

Chad's Car

One of Chad's classes this semester is shop. He is learning all about designing projects and using wood working tools. His most recent project was making a wooden car. Here he is showing off his creation.




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Hello Tooth Fairy

Evan has been struggling with a wiggling tooth all week and the sucker finally came out today. Woo hoo, here comes the Tooth Fairy!



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Chad Starts Basketball

Chad signed up for TPR basketball again this year and has been practicing hard with his team for the past few weeks. They had their first game last night. They played hard but ended up losing in the end. At least they know what they need to work on now!

 Concentrating before the big game.

 Todd ready to cheer Chad on.

Why to you have to take my picture? I'm just here to watch!

Evan the Photographer

Ever since Evan got an Ipod Touch for Christmas, he has turned into quite the picture taker. He doesn't like just taking photos, he likes taking them and then using some of his apps to add special effects.

We met my parents for lunch in Texas recently and he must have taken their photos a million times. Grandparents have unending patience, I think. Thanks for being such great sports. Here are some of my child's creations.

 Alien Mee Maw

 Alien Pee Paw

 Joan & Todd...the handsome couple!

 Smiling Chad

 Loving brothers

 Gorgeous Gwen is always willing to pose.

 Chad in pencil.

Here's one I caught of the photog himself. Love that smiling face!

Holiday Recap 2010

Wow, the Christmas and New Year's Holidays went by in a flash. Todd took a week of vacation between Christmas and New Year's and the boys were both off of school, so got to spend a lot of family time together. We went to Evan's basketball games, spent time with extended family, went to the movies and loved on our new dog, Gwen. Here are some random photos from the week.

 Evan trying out his metal detector in our yard. So far he has found several tabs from soda cans, a nail, a head from a hammer and assorted metal scraps.

 Evan and I went to see Yogi Bear. It was okay, not as funny as I had hoped!

 Todd and I at Evan's basket ball game. He was sitting behind me, so I had to ask him to tone down the yelling. I thought I was going to go deaf. I asked Evan if he heard Todd when he was playing and he said, "No, I'm focused on the game." Thus, I think the yelling of instructions from the stand is pointless!

 Chad and I enjoying the game.

 Sleeping beauty!

Evan playing b. ball. Several lights were out in the gym which explains the poor lighting!