The Castle

The first grade classes at our school put on a play last month and one of the teachers Mrs. Goodall made a castle for a stage prop. When the play was over it sat there for awhile and then she asked if anyone wanted it. I brought home the castle because there is really nothing more fun than a large box for kids to play in....plus this one was decorated! Austin and Ryan played in it non-stop for days and days. They ate their snacks in there and played with their toys. I really think if it was big enough they would have moved into it!

The Globe Trotters

We had a great time going to the Globe Trotter game on Saturday. Thank you Tess and Bobby for the tickets! It was great to see our friends there. We had good seats but a worker came around and we got to move down to the floor. We were right on the court for the game. You could even feel the ball bounce. Austin and Ryan loved it! Their mascot "Globie" was so funny and so were the players. They each got to take home a small basketball that they have been playing with ever since.

Christmas 2009

Austin and Ryan really understood what was going to happen on Christmas this year. When I told them there were nine days until Christmas Austin said "That is way to long". This year we put a little tree in both bedrooms although most nights they sleep together in Ryan's bed. Austin remembered that Santa brought him a movie under his little tree last year and so thought the same thing would happen this year and it did. On Christmas Eve we read a short story and they were both out within five minutes of finishing. In the morning we took a picture of them sleeping and couldn't believe that they didn't wake us up. They took their time opening each gift and enjoying what they received as well as what the other one did. They have had a great time playing with their presents. Austin has been saying "Merry Christmas Everyone" wherever we go.

Ryan's 4th Birthday

Ryan wanted his birthday party at the "pisa place" so we had it at Petter Piper Pizza. His friend Landon who was born two days before him also had his party there at the same time. It was a special day with lots of friends. When we got in the car he asked if we could "do it again".

Halloween

These two little cowboys were so cute on Halloween! This might be the last year that I get to help pick out their costumes. They had fun at a block party at our friend's house and then went trick or treating. I knew they were tired when Ryan wanted to get into any strangers wagon as they walked by.

Austin's Birthday

First Day of Kindergarten!

Austin was so excited to start kindergarten! He couldn't wait to go to his new school and make new friends. He calls it the "beach school" because there is a tropical painting on the front of the school. First thing in the morning he had his waffles and told me what he wanted in his lunch. He had PB&J, Grapes, frosted cookies and a Capri Sun. Everything I put into his lunch box Ryan said "can I have that too?" He kept telling me all morning that he was big also and that he wanted to go to kindergarten too. Austin kept reminding him that he is little. After some video and pictures I had to leave for my own first day of school. Daddy drove Austin on the first day but normally he takes a bus. Once they got to school they took some more pictures and Austin said hello to his teacher Mrs. Defer. There are two Austin's in the class so he will have to be Austin S. this year. When she told him that he said "No I am Austin"...I think he gets it now. Everyday has been a different color day so he has worn a shirt that color. I didn't realize how important this was to him so we had to buy a Yellow shirt on Wednesday night. He also had a homework assignment this week that we had to send a cut out bear with pictures of things Austin loves. Some of his pictures included swimming, camping, movies, school and Hannah Montana. He really loved his first week of school but still talks about Ms. Katie his preschool teacher of two years.