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Mother’s Day

Daryl — Mon, 12 May 2008 02:02:59 +0000

Amber had a wonderful mother’s day celebration today. We started the day off with Colin & Lauren presenting mom with gifts that they had made in Preschool. Each of them had a special picture magnet that they presented to mom. Later we met up in Southwick for a special gathering. We had seven moms celebrating Mother’s Day!

T-Ball Practice

Daryl — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:09:27 +0000

Lauren and Colin practice t-ball in our backyard. In a few days they start t-ball in our town. Both are very excited to play. This weekend we went out to to Dick’s Sporting Goods and picked gloves and balls.

Lauren takes a swing.

Colin prepares to swing.

St. Patrick’s Day

Daryl — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 01:39:04 +0000

Colin & Lauren had a surprise visit at school today. Lucky the Leprechaun stopped by and boy-oh-boy did he make a mess. He left green footprints everywhere and even made the milk turn green. Well at least he left his pot-of-gold chocolates behind for all of the trouble he caused.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from our two lucky charms.

Basketball Awards Ceremony and Banquet

Daryl — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:42:10 +0000

Colin received a trophy today during the LYA Biddy Basketball Awards Ceremony and Banquet. The trophies were handed out in the Gym during a ceremony in which all of the participants had their names read out loud followed by a handshake or high-five from their coach before being handed their trophy. The ceremony was brief but not rushed. You could see the excitement in each kid as their name was called out and handed a trophy for their participation.

Basketball was the first team sport that Colin played and he seemed to really enjoy it. Although shying away from the ball in the beginning he improved throughout the season was getting closer to making a basket by the end of the season.

Colin had told me early in the season that if he did a good job that he would be getting a trophy. However, as much as he was excited to receive a trophy for his accomplishments on the court he seemed equally excited that they were going to eating pizza, “his favorite”, at the banquet.

Colin shows off his trophy

Colin enjoys some pizza during the banquet

Snow Day

Daryl — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 16:53:49 +0000

Another winter storm came through dumping around 6 inches of the white stuff. This time the snow was soft and fluffy. While I cleared the driveway with the snow thrower the kids had fun sledding down a small hill in our backyard.

Afterwards I joined them in a snowball fight. You could make the best snowballs with this snow and boy did we. Colin and Lauren had a great time playing outside and helping Dad.

Colin throws a snowball at Dad.

Lauren helps Dad by clearing the snow out of the drain in the front of our house

Family Game Night

Daryl — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 03:11:25 +0000

Tonight was family game night. We pulled out a couple of kid-friendly board games and sat down for an enjoyable evening of family fun. Colin and Lauren had a great time playing a couple of rounds of Candy Land and Chutes and Ladders.

Lauren ended up winning every game and Colin was not happy about this. He had a mini meltdown and we ended up having a discussion about how these games were simply games of chance. However, Colin was quite upset about how Lauren didn’t even let him win one game. “It’s just not fair” he said. Moments later all was forgotten and despite the little meltdown at the end I really believe that everyone had a great time. It was nice to stay home and hang out together.

VTech Kidizoom Digital Camera

Daryl — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 02:43:44 +0000

Colin loves taking photos with his new VTech Kidizoom Digital Camera. He received a VTech digital camera for Christmas this year and it seems to be one of his favorite toys. He enjoys taking photos and as soon as we grab our Canon Digital Rebel he is looking for his VTech camera. In addition to photos Colin can take short video clips, mess around with some digital effects (see below) and even play some games.

Below is a photo that he allowed me to take of him.

Valentine’s Day

Daryl — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 03:07:33 +0000

Colin & Lauren enjoyed another Valentine’s Day. At school the celebrated the day by exchanging cards to all of the classmates. Colin picked out “Cars” themed valentines while Lauren went with “Princess’s”.

Later that evening we handed them their cards from us and of course some candy, a balloon and some other goodies.

Happy Valentine’s Day

Pre-K Basketball

Daryl — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:39:24 +0000

Colin has been playing basketball in a pre-school / kindergarten league in town. Seeing that he never played the game before he seems to be doing pretty good. Although he hasn’t exactly had a basket yet; he does get a little bit closer in every game. He enjoys playing and looks forward to the games on Sunday.

Kallan’s Baby Shower

Amber — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 02:13:15 +0000

Lauren attended her first baby shower. It happened to be for someone very special to her and to our whole family. We are all very excited that Kallan and Tim are expecting a new little baby girl in April. As you can see Lauren really enjoyed attending Kallan’s baby shower and got to sit next to the guest of honor and the big tray of goodies as well.

While the ladies were at the Tea Colin also had a good time hanging out with the boys … Uncle Tim and Owen. He brought his backpack full of trucks and cars and kept himself very busy. Then to top off his day he enjoyed his favorite dinner…..PIZZA!!!