1-1 Ben's eye - What a way to start the new year. Shh! don't tell him, he did not want is picture all over the internet.
1-2 1st Friday of the month! Scrapbook night and a gift exchange. Thanks Gina!
1-3 The boys spent their Christmas money at Game Stop.
1-4 A thin layer of ice covered Ames and most of Northern Iowa. Driving was not recommended and walking was downright dangerous.
1-5 First day back to school after Christmas break. Thank goodness for the 2 hours delay. We would never have made it by 8:30 am!
1-6 Ben helps Mom grind up the rest of Dad's Christmas ham. We will freeze it. We are a little tired of ham.
1-8 Nadia and I mailed Christmas cards. I know what date it is!
1-7 Music day, Ben carries his bass out of school
1-9 Hat day at school
1-10 Birthday Sundae
1-11 Ethan Wishes
1-12 Ben took a photo of the Rescue Heroes. They now have 9.
1-13 Our house under the snow piles
1-14 An icicle hanging from our tree
1-15 Yes that says -19.3. That was the temperature when we woke up this morning.
1-16 Sunglasses day at school
1-17 More Hockey. Ben is not crying, he is recovering from pink eye.
1-18 Nadia moved to her big girl bed with her quilt from Oma
1-19 Holiday - time for a little back yard hockey
1-20 Historic day in the United States
1-21 Sick days Nadia started running fever on Saturday. Negative Strep test on Sunday. Still running fever - seems to have a touch of Bronchitis -trying an antibiotic
1-22 Andrew and Ben working on homework. What adorable smiles hidden under all that hair!
1-23 Andrew and Ethan walk in the Parade of Athletes at the Iowa Games Opening Ceremonies
1-24 The day was filled with hockey, but we also had a little time to swim.
1-25 Ben's team wins the Gold at the Iowa Games.
1-26 Ben suggested today's photo..... a close up of his Gold medal.
1-27 We love to eat Spaghetti. Why did I give Nadia a bath before dinner?
1-28 Nadia's silly face
1-29 Nadia's first Tupperware party. It's never to early to teach the importance of quality kitchen items.
1-30 Ethan's team earned a 4th place medal at the Iowa Games. We did not realize we earned a metal. They handed out medals on Thursday at practice.
1-31 Today's temperature reached almost 50 degrees F. I suggested Andrew to hold the thermometer because he looks dashing with his new haircut. Funny story, the hairstylist asked Andrew if she could also trim his eye brows! What an old guy!
2-1 Ethan and I stayed home today. He had a virus that caused hives. He looks awful, but really feels fine. He decided to play with Thomas. He hasn't done that in months!
2-2 Mom asks, "Why is there a snow ball in my freezer?" Ben responds, "Because I worked really hard to make it." OK, but I wonder how long I will have to keep it?
2-3 My camera arrived today from the repair shop. I really hope it works.
2-4 Testing the focus on my repaired camera. It seems to work fine.
2-5 Nadia and I attended a baby shower for a new mother in our church. This is Jonas Carlson. He's about a week old.
2-6 Oooooh! Who farted! Nadia's favorite question.
2-7 Ben pressures the Goalie. He did not score on this shot, but did score 3 times this weekend and had 1 assist.
2-8 Ben's team win's 3rd place
2-9 This photo signals the end to back yard hockey
2-10 50 degrees today. Nadia and I went for a walk. It was still a bit windy and Nadia needed a little more warmth around her ears. We forgot her hat, so we used a blankie
2-11 Ethan got a haircut. His favorite parts are the TVs at Sports Clips and the sucker.
2-12 Nadia and I spent the morning running errands. Target is our favorite place.
2-13 After several days of melting, we are getting more snow. This squirrel does not seem to mind the snow. He is a fat little guy, I am pretty sure that he eats most of the bird seed in the feeder. I don't really care, the kids love to watch him. I just wish that he would not scare the birds away.
2-14 Coach John gives Ben some advice.
2-15 Ben working the Goalie. Ben ended the weekend with 4 goals and 2 assists. He scores a Hat trick in the second game.
2-16 I have been neglecting my plants, so I was surprised to see this new bloom on one of my African Violets.
2-17 Happy Birthday to me!
2-18 Tonight, I taught my personal training class how to measure body fat. I really enjoy teaching this class.
2-19 It was Andrew's mom's birthday today. I cheated a little with the photo. I did not take this photo, it was taken last summer.
2-20 Ethan looks to pass the puck.
2-21 Finally a hockey weekend spent at home.
2-22 The kids had some play time this afternoon. Isn't she adorable?
2-23 The Roland Story girls qualify for the state basketball tournament.
2-24 Today was warm enough for a little play time at Roosevelt.
2-25 Nadia and I went for a walk. Notice the water running, this is just a tease. Cooler temperatures are arriving tomorrow.
2-26 Nadia rides her bike in the basement. It is once again cold outside
2-27 Friday! The kids walk out of school and to the van
2-28 I taught my coaching class this weekend. I taught for 12 hours today.... this photo was taken last fall... I was too tired to take a photo today.
3-1 Andrew plays guitar at church
3-2 RS Girls basketball plays at Well Fargo. It was a great experience. Unfortunately, they lost by 2 points.
3-3 This is how the whole family feels. Nadia crawled into bed herself and feel asleep.
3-4 Happy Birthday Andrew
3-5 Nadia found the mud, and yes, she is wearing a white shirt!
3-6 Just a little drive to Fairbault, MN for Ben's the last Hockey Tournament of the year.
3-7 We had several hours between hockey games to spend a little time at the Mall of America, specifically the scrapbook and Lego stores!
3-8 Ben and a few friends hang out waiting for their game to start.
3-9 No school today, The kids watched a movie in our bedroom. Nadia really loves to be just like her big brothers.
3-10 Parent / Teacher conferences today. Both boys are doing fantastic. They scored high on everything. Ben need to work a little harder with his listening and not talking in class. That doesn't really surprise us at all!
3-11 My PT class performing the push-up test
3-12 The boys are interested in entering the Octagon spring art show. Andrew spent some time with them this evening working on a rough draft.
3-13 Nadia's friend Matthew came to play
3-14 Crocus... The first sign of spring
3-15 Ben was very proud of his orange peel tower.
3-16 We planted a few flower and vegetable seeds.
3-17 Gorgeous weather... perfect day to climb the tree
3-18 We headed to Oskaloosa to see Grandma and Grandpa. We stopped at Mc Donald's for lunch.
3-19 We spent the morning helping Grandpa move pigs around.
3-20 The kids enjoy a little quiet time on the last day of spring break.
3-21 Andrew coaching Ethan's Hockey's team in Sioux City
3-22 Ethan accepts his medal at the Sioux City Tournament.
3-23 A cardinal checks out our bird feeder.
3-24 Ben dressed as Mark Twain
3-25 Our goldfish died today, No real tears.... Nobody seemed to care.
3-26 Nadia plays with her food.
3-27 Hockey Sister. She is ready to cheer for Ben and Ethan this weekend
3-28 Ben at the Battle of Waterloo hockey tournament.
3-29 Our last hotel stay for awhile. It is time to be finished with Hockey for awhile.
3-30 A gorgeous spring day. Andrew had the day off and we headed to the park to play tennis after school.
3-31 The boys entered the Octagon art show. See 4-3 for the results.
4-1 Please pray for Tracey, Sarah and Johnny Pepper. Johnny is on Andrew's and Ethan's hockey team. They went to the visitation this evening.
4-2 Common sight in Ames, Nadia and I waited for a train this evening.
4-3 Both boys won 3rd place in the art show.
4-4 Ben had a haircut today. He was very unhappy, but the stylist did a very nice job. He still has the length, but the new cut will help him comb through it.
4-5 Our April Fool's day joke a few days late.
4-6 Earlier in the week we baked a Calvary Mountain. It is very similar to a Christmas Nativity set. Today's picture is the kids painting our mountain.
4-7 I wanted to let everyone know, that our snowy daffodil survived and looks fantastic.
4-8 Nadia has been asking for bubbles all winter. I had to remind her that they were frozen in the garage. Today we blew bubbles for a few minutes.
4-9 I captured a bee exploring the little blue flowers in our yard.
4-10 Good Friday on our Calvary mountain. Jesus had been crucified.
4-11 Easter Sunday
4-12 Ethan stayed home from school today with a terrible cough.
4-13 I hate cars! This bill was for just a few routine things!
4-15 The kids posing for our neighborhood photo. We are starting a series at church about our neighbors.
4-16 soccer season has started.
4-17 Nadia and I have been volunteering for the mileage club at school. The kids run a loop to collect miles. At 10 miles, they earn a toe token. Ethan is on his 3rd card.
4-18 Birthday cake for Nadia
4-19 Andrew touches up the trim paint in Nadia's room. We still have several painting projects scheduled.
4-20 I love ceiling fans, but I hate to clean them.
4-21 Nadia's Birthday. She had 2 friends over for lunch. Destiny and Courtney.
4-22 Ethan's classroom bunny Roxy
4-23 Orchestra concert day
4-24 Mileage club day. Ben's toe token necklace. He has earned the special 15 mile charm.
4-25 More painting...
4-26 We do not have cable, so the only time we get to watch Hockey games on TV is during playoff time. Ben will do nothing but lay on the floor for 3 hours.
4-27 Ben lost a baby molar tooth
4-28 Ben asked me to make brownie in cupcake form for his soccer treat. No problem until I burn them.... bu that is not the end of the story. I grabbed another bag from the cupboard and a second bag fell it hit the floor and exploded, sending brownie mix all over the kitchen floor and part way into the living room. I get angry just retelling the story. The second pan of brownie made it safely to the soccer game and the kids enjoyed every bite.
4-29 Enjoying the beauty of spring
4-30 Roland Story track meet. I am always a little nervous during the hurdles.
5-1 Ethan's field trip to Inis Grove Park for a naturalist talk and viewing of the spring flowers.
5-2 Ethan took this photo while we were working in the garden. This little bunny is probably eating our plants. He is really not that cute!
5-3 Ben is 10
5-4 Ben took popcorn balls to school for his treat.
5-5 Ben has another school concert, this time recorders.
5-6 Ben and Opa play squence
5-7 What a beautiful day. We rode our bikes to school.
5-8 Oma and Opa have been camping in our driveway for a week. Ben snapped this photo of their trailer.
5-9 A hike in Brushy Creek
5-10 Happy mother's day
5-11 A little trip to Dairy Queen after supper.
5-12 All 3 kids had check-ups today.
5-13 Nadia in the Sand box or should I say mud box. It is so wet.
5-14 Ben's soccer team... Undefeated this year.
5-15 The 4th graders spent the day at the State Capital and the Historical Museum.
5-16 Today was the last day for Spring soccer. Boy was it COLD!
5-17 Oma and Opa
5-18 Oma and Opa left Iowa today. They stayed just over 2 weeks and camped in the driveway.
5-19 Andrew and I went on a date without Children. I can't tell you the last time we did that. I will tell you that it was for a Employee appreciation dinner for MGMC, so it was free!
5-20 Spring weather calls for using the grill. Tonight supper was potatoes and chicken.
5-21 The tulips have died, but the iris are in full bloom. This is the first year that they have not fallen over from the weight of the blooms.
5-22 Field day at school. Check out the hair!
5-23 Ben and Andrew shoveled the rock from beside the house. We are adding dirt and hostas. It should look much better.
5-24 Stauffers had lunch at our house. They are moving to Ohio on Friday.
5-25 Our neighbor's Rose bush is in full bloom.
5-26 Nadia snuggled up by the book shelf for a good read.
5-27 Rain, Rain go away! We had over 3 inches yesterday and over night. Today, the rain has stopped, but it's a dreary day.
5-28 Ethan and his friend Max play the part of the cows in the reader's theater story "Click, Clack, Moo"
5-29 We rented the movie "Bedtime Stories" What a great movie to watch as a family. The DVD case was generic, so we decided to take photo of the moon.
5-30 We spent all day working on the north side of the house. My dad brought us some fill dirt and we purchased some good compost from Chad Steenhoek to fill in the rest. We finished the project by planting Hostas and adding wood chips around them.
5-31 Nadia fell today and scrapped both knees. She limped around all day, several times she was pretty sure that she could not walk. What a drama queen!
6-1 I have been looking for a new comforter for several years. Andrew and I can never agree. They usually have way to many flowers. Amazingly enough, we agreed on this one.
6-2 Nadia and I went shopping today. Look as a few of my great deals!
6-3 Summer break officially started at 2 pm this afternoon.
6-4 Nadia wanted a photo of her super big smile. CHEESE!
6-5 We spend the day at Reiman Gardens, while people looked at our house. The dinosaur display was really fun. The kids were given a map and they had to locate all the dinos.
6-6 The rose bushes along the back fence are blooming.
6-7 My up-side down tomato plant. It seems to be doing great. It already has several small tomatoes.
6-8 Cyride is free for the summer. We will be taking the bus to swimming lessons. We avoid paying for parking at the university.
6-9 Nadia's first Dental visit.
6-10 Ethan works on his side glide.
6-11 Ben perfects his freestyle stroke
6-12 The kids made their own band. They named themselves: Homemade Sillies
6-13 Ethan poses with Smyles the Library dog at Mary Greeley Fest. By the way, Nadia was terrified of him and Cy the ISU Cyclone.
6-14 Andrew, " Why are you taking my photo?" Rosalie, " Because it's 10 o'clock pm and I have not taken a photo yet today."
6-15 We had our inspection at the new house
6-16 The boys have slept in the tent in the backyard for the last 2 nights. They had a blast, but are a little cranky from poor sleep.
6-17 Nadia is enjoying her Cyride trip.
6-18 I attempted a small braid in Nadia's hair. It looks pretty good for my first time.
6-19 The Kids have been playing in the Sprinkler and the little pool. The pool looks very small this year, or do my kids look bigger?
6-20 A water gun fight with Dad
6-21 The first Goldfinch we have seen eating at our feeder. Most years we have lots more.
6-22 Decided to get our mortgage at Valley bank.
6-23 Tuesday is Garbage day
6-24 We went to Altoona for a few hours to swim in Elijah and Abram's back yard pool.
6-25 Nadia was very proud of the tower that she built "all by myself"
6-26 Ethan checks Nadia's Heart beat. Ethan declares that she is very healthy.
6-27 Started our vacation today. We drove from Ames to Fargo ND. We spent the night in a cabin at the KOA.
6-28 Arrived at The Campground in MB.
6-29 Ben found a 4 leaf clover. I wonder what good fortune in his future.
6-30 A family photo taken at the Royal Canadian mint. This is a reflection in the window.
7-1 Happy Canada Day. Our version of Fireworks.
7-1 Part 2. The boys could not agree on which photo should be used, so today, I post 2.
7-2 Spirit Sands is a provincial park. It is a part of Manitoba that resembles a desert. We spent several hours hiking around on the dunes.
7-3 Grand Beach with our Friends. George, Liz, Samantha and Tessa. The water was freezing cold, so most of the afternoon was spent building sand sculptures. Notice the large lizard behind the girls. George's creation, he is a professional artist and a reptile lover, we would not expect anything less.
7-4 Packed up and ready to head back to the US. We stopped for gas at Petro Canada and donuts at Robin's. Note to self: Timbits from Tim Horton's are way, way tastier!
7-5 Enjoying an afternoon snack.
7-6 We listed to several Narnia stories on CD while traveling last week. Today, we spent the afternoon comparing the movie to the book.
7-7 Enjoyed the first sweet corn of the summer.
7-8 The boys entertained themselves all day. They cut up a few boxes and made swords and shields.
7-9 Heading to summer Hockey
7-10 A short wind and rain storm this morning blew down a fairly large branch in our yard.
7-11 Andrew and Nadia spent some time outside drawing with sidewalk chalk.
7-12 The boxes are piling up. A few already filled, but most are still empty. We have lots to still pack.
7-13 Ben started orchestra camp this week. Every morning for the next 2 weeks.
7-14 We ran into Ethan's best friend Max at the park.
7-15 The boys attended a Disc Golf and archery demonstration
7-16 Ben built a fort with the empty boxes
7-17 Ben and his soccer team enter the ISU stadium for the opening ceremonies of the Iowa Games. This photo is of the big scoreboard where they were displayed live.
7-18 Ben works hard to win the ball
7-19 My niece, Sienna. She is absolutely adorable.
7-20 The Boys are attending High Power soccer at Campus Baptist Church. They really enjoyed the first evening and especially liked all the loot: A ball, a water bottle, a bag, and sweat band and a bracelet.
7-21 Our Favorite Treat: Coldstone Creamery Ice Cream Andrew: Cheesecake ice cream with White chocolate chips. Rosalie: Oatmeal ice cream with Chocolate Shavings Ben: Cotton Candy ice Cream with White Chocolate chips Ethan: Sweet Cream ice cream with Oreos Nadia usually has to share with everyone else. Poor girl.
7-22 Nadia tries out her big girl bike.
7-23 Dad asked the kids to wash his car. This photo was taken when they were still dry!
7-24 Ben performs at the orchestra concert.
7-25 Jason and Sarah get married. This is our family photo.
7-26 Jason and Sarah have a brand new baby kitten.
7-27 Our first ripe tomato
7-28 Pizza for dinner
7-29 A Perennial Sunflower from the backyard of Marston. These are beautiful in the late summer.
7-30 The boys found a spider living on their hockey net. They were not impressed.
7-31 Walking the neighborhood and saying good-bye to Marston
8-1 Our lives loaded onto trucks
8-2 Sunday was the last day we owned 1119 Marston.
8-3 We were blessed to stay at the Worrell's home for 2 days while we waited for the closing process. They have a beautiful home and a lovely perennial garden in front of their kitchen window. The kids are walking the path. Ben was not very cooperative for the photo. What can you expect after 8 months of photos!
8-4 Moving into our new house
8-5 Still working to empty the garage.
8-6 Nadia and I found a bubble machine on Clearance at Target, to replace her old broken one. She sat on the front sidewalk and laughed and played in the bubbles.
8-7 Nadia found her playdough in a box. She played for over an hour building sculptures.
8-8 Ben helps put his bed back together.
8-9 The boys put together some new bookselves for their room.
8-10 We biked and scootered to the new Fareway, I purchased a few too many items and the boys had to help carry them home.
8-11 We met Delilah Marie Vos.
8-12 The new Shower curtain and towels from Sears arrived today.
8-13 I had to have a crown done on my very back tooth.
8-14 Ben and Ethan play with new friends in the parkway behind our house.
8-15 Andrew and I worked on the Garage today. We still need to get the piano into the house, otherwise, everything is in the house. We still need work on where to store the bikes.
8-16 Went to visit Grandpa today, he is doing much better and getting stronger everyday. Nadia just loves Great-Grandpa.
8-17 Andrew found a nest of baby bunnies living under the tree in the front yard. Unfortunately, he found them with the lawn mover. We had 1 casualty, and at least 4 huddled in the nest.
8-18 Ben, Ethan and I visited the State Fair. Ben took a photo of Mom buying a new mop.
8-19 Today we gather up school supplies and went to meet their teachers.
8-20 The first day of school. They will be riding a bus this year.
8-21 Football has started.....
8-22 Spending the day at Hickory Grove with the DeBoers
8-23 I have been staying up late to read this book. It has been very enjoyable.
8-24 Nadia loves to ride her bike up and down the park sidewalk beside our house.
8-25 Off to school for another day.
8-26 DMACC Ames Campus. Classes started today.
2-27 Nadia and I spent sometime in Ankeny today. We stopped at the McDonalds for a little playland time.
8-28 Spent sometime today replacing the lightbulbs with more efficient CLFs. I replaced about 25 bulbs. It will be interesting to see if they make a difference in the electric bill.
8-29 The last few days have been rainy. Our gauge has about 4 inches in it.
8-30 Went to see Grandpa today. He looks so much better, and it getting stronger every day.
8-31 We are the proud owners of a new drum and bell set. Ben has decided to give band a try.
9-1 Nadia loves the sandbox, I hate how dirty she gets.
9-2 We still do not have our birdfeeder up, but I did see this bird on our tree.
9-3 No time for supper tonight. I picked up Fazoli's for dinner.
9-4 My old neighborhood Association gave me a present. I love how vibrant the colors are.
9-5 Nadia and cousin Anna B pose for a photo.
9-6 A little time to float down the river.
9-7 Aunt Sarah gives us a ride on her horse.
9-8 Fall soccer has started
9-9 Ethan throws his new Disc Golf Disc. Is this sport safe for the shoulders?
9-10 Ethan's class recited a poem at back to school night.
9-11 Andrew took some work home to "red-lined"
9-12 Soccer has started. Ethan's team played very well this morning. We played Adam DeBoer's team. Ben is sitting in the background watching.
9-13 My geraniums still look very nice for being late in the summer.
9-14 The leaves are starting to change colors
9-15 A leaf close-up
9-16 Ethan loves to read to Nadia
9-17 We now own the Norris's cat, ZEKE. It's a bit of a long story...... It's a very big cat.
9-18 Erin and Evangeline came to visit for the weekend. Andrew called her " a little poopsie" I think it means darling little baby.
9-19 Soccer day. Ben's turn. Check out the hair.
9-20 Grandpa turns 95!
9-21 A teddy bear card from Oma came in the mail today.
9-22 Baked some chocolate chip banana muffins, Yum
9-23 Why is there a cat in my bathroom sink?
9-24 I worked a Roland-Story Cross County meet. I am amazed how many people love this sport.
9-25 Ben walks home from the bus stop with his drum and bells.
9-26 This cat seems to sleep a lot.
9-27 Ben practices his bells. Only 1 of his 3 instruments.
9-28 Ben took this photo of his apple named Junior
9-29 Ben fakes his hot and sweaty look with the help of his water bottle.
9-30 14 years of wedded bliss!
10-1 It started raining on Wednesday night and has been raining all day today. Ethan was thankful for his umbrella on the way home from school.
10-2 Ben plays with his snack and creates "jr."
10-3 We spent most of the day making applesauce. The apples were from Uncle Jason's farm. We finished the day with 25 jars full of applesauce.
10-4 We attended a ISU women's soccer game. Surprisingly, the kids were bored.... ISU won in overtime 1-0. Ben was disappointed that they did not score more often.
10-5 Fall colors in the park
10-6 Nadia and I found a new scooter at the consignment shop. She loves it!
10-7 Wednesday, Night class for me....
10-8 Cold and rainy day
10-9 Ben and Ethan display their "junk" art from school.
10-10 This is how our fall has gone.... No time for a pumpkin patch visit. Cub Foods provided some great pumpkins, and great photos for a great price.
10-11 The official start of the hockey season! The annual "face- off" ; Nadia learns to skate
10-12 Ethan was home today with a fever
10-13 We now live very close to a bookmobile stop.
10-14 Zeke loves to sit by the big window and watch the birds and squirrels.
10-15 Nadia and I bake cookies
10-16 My camera continues to have problems with focus. My subject matter must be absolutely still. Of course this was not going to happen with this photo.
10-17 Andrew puts in some really cheap gutter covers. We hope to keep a few leaves out.
110-18 Ethan plays the oreo game at the harvest party.
10-19 Photo night at hockey practice
10-20 Ethan's class went to Cy Stevens to see "If you give a pig a pancake production"
10-21 Nadia poses while playing in the leaves
10-22 Oma arrived today. Nadia and I went to the airport to pick her up.
10-23 Nadia tries on her Halloween costume
10.24 Oma rides in the tractor with Grandpa
10.25 Ethan's first hockey game. Andrew is coaching his team. Ethan's team won 8-2. Ethan scored a goal!
10-26 Who knew a Frisbee golf disc could break a window? Ben does....
10-27 The kids got their Flu mist today
10-28 The kids were excited to rake leaves, but only until the pumpkin was filled.
10-29 Nadia helps Oma pull her suitcase to the airport.
10-30 Our favorite Friday night activity is a movie from the red box.
10-31 A princess, a knight and a wizard
11-1 Nadia and Ethan cozy up under the blacket.
11-2 I ask, " Why are you always picking up the cat? He doesn't really like it!" Ben replies, " He does like it!" I respond, "that's why he's struggling to get down!"
11-3 Yes, That's exactly what it looks like. Andrew backed out of the garage with the end gate up! The only great response is..... CRAP! and at least it wasn't me!
11-4 A picture of Zeke, nothing else interesting today.
11-5 Nadia's favorite book. Nothing funnier than a teddy in his underware!
11-6 Ben practices his bells. I'm pretty sure he is playing more with his little creatures than his bells.
11-7 Ben's first hockey game. We spent the day in Omaha. Ben has 1 assist and 1 goal. He was then moved to defense for the rest of the day.
11-8 Ethan plays in Des moines
11-9 Laundry, Why do the 3 smallest people in this house have the most laundry?
11-10 The weather has been unseasonably warm. By the way, she dressed herself.
11-11 Had a few moments to make a Christmas card.
11-12 Ethan works on his addition facts
11-13 Friday the 13th Deals! Hy-vee had laundry Detergent for $1.99. I bought 6.
11-14 Ben is very excited to be starting the snare drum in band.
11-15 Zeke sits with Nadia for a photo. I am surprised; Nadia is not Zeke's favorite person.
11-16 I found these Chocolate sprinkles at Aldi's. Out expectations were low but We were impressed with their flavor. Good enough to eat with peanut butter on toast.
11-17 Nadia loves to paint
11-18 I am not sure I have adequate words for this photo.
11-19 Ben's reading groups just finished "Island of the Blue Dolphin" They are asked to make a diorama. This is Ben's part: A tsunami background, a raft and a grass hut.
11-20 Ben's science project: The cell.
11-21 We finally finished the leaves this morning. The kids found ice on top of the bags.
11-22 What a great photo of Ben. To bad my camera can't focus.
