Thursday, December 24, 2009

Santa talks to Joey and Sophia- Check it out!

http://portablenorthpole.tv/watch/7120ca3ab2c9720577af81e42e14b71f
http://portablenorthpole.tv/watch/2d8e464f8eefee12e7cd0a81ef13

Day One Christmas Vacation ( Grizzwald Style)






Well it only took us about 8 1/2 hours to drive to Madison. We thought that we would leave early to miss the storm- but we drove right thru it~! Brad did an awesome job driving in it- so rest assured that your federal tax dollars are hard at work training the Federal Law Enforcement officers how to drive in ice and snow! We got here about midnight and went right to bed. Today we woke up to eggs and sausage. Right away Dad, Brad and I started on the driveway management situation while the kids played outside. Next, Brad and the girls made a snow fort and snowman. We anxiously awaited the arrival of the Pecards. The rest of the day will be food, food, and yes more food! Early to bed for Santa-palooza tomorrow morning. Five kids equals lots of presents and chaos!

Monday, December 21, 2009

Parent's Day in Joey's Preschool class

Brad and I attended Parent's Day in Joey's preschool class. They showed us what they do for circle time. This video is of name recognition and letter sounds. So cute. Turn up the volume so you can hear her. She was so proud!

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Disney Princess on Ice


The girls and I went to the Disney Princess Ice show with Sophia's Girl Scout troop. We had a great time! The seats were not as good as when Daddy gets them for us, but we didn't care! A wonderful show! Sophia's favorite Cinderella- Joey's favorite Belle- Mommy's favorite is Belle too. See Joey's video below.

Princess Ice Show

Joey shares her favorite part of Disney Princess on Ice!

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Sophia's Moves

Sophia was the ABC student of the month for November in her classroom. At the all school celebration all the ABC students had a hula-hooping contest. Sophia was a finalist. I'm not sure were she got her moves.... but she did really good! Check out the below video of her moves!!

Hula Hooping Fool

Hula Hooping Fool

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Naughty or Nice??


Santa" What do you want for Christmas?"
Sophia" I want Polly Pockets"
Joey " I would like Little Pet Shops"
Carson " Popcorn!"

Thursday, December 3, 2009

22 Days Left!

Don't they look angelic?? Not hardly! This is the only shot that came halfway decent! Couldn't get Carson off the trike-surprise surprise. And true to sibling rivalry Joey tried pushing him off so she could get on. Awesome. I think my blood pressure was elevated that day. But I'm sure I'll look back at this picture in 10 years and say "awww look how cute they were!" That being said- this is my favorite time of year, especially when small children make it magical. Good news-Sophia still believes in Santa. Which means I get to use the Santa card one more year. They think I have Santa on my speed dial!