It's not called gym"nice"tics

A new term at gymnastics class for Gabriel. He has learned so much! Forward kicks, high blocks, low blocks, how to do flips on the equipment and best of all how to work in a group. I really enjoyed his time at the little gym. The last day, all the families were invited into the gym so the kids could show off their newly acquired skills. What moves!

V-Day

Valentine's Day meet us making 24 valentines for Gabriel's class. What a chore! I thought it would be easy. Ha! No piece of cake! We did it over the course of a week the entire family pitching in. Glitter everywhere! All over the floor, on the counter-tops and in the sink. All in all it was fun, but I don't think next year will see us doing quite the same project.

3 Months Behind!

Wow! It's been forever! So much has happened. Let's try to play catch up. Again. This is going to take a while...

Christmas

This was our first Christmas in our new home in Oregon. It was Gabriel's 6th, Cory's & Myself 4th, & Malachi's 1st Christmas. We missed family, but it was nice to just relax. We opened presents all day, so as not to get over whelmed by all the abundance. We stayed in our pajamas and watched movies. We played with the kids and ate a yummy turkey meal that evening. Next year I want a one per person gift exchange, but I doubt that will happen. The kids were spoiled, but loved every moment of it. Well, Gabriel did, I think Malachi was unaware of all the hubbub. It will be nice to have family with us next year. We are all looking forward to it! A few snapshots from the day...

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Gabriel @ 7 years old exactly

Gabriel's 7th Birthday at the Inflatable Kingdom. I stayed up till 5 in the morning making his Mario Bros. themed cupcakes. I am a very indulgent mother! Everyone got fake tattoos, including the adults. We had pizza and bounced ourselves silly. He got so many presents it was beyond us. Next year we'll ask people not bring presents but instead a $5 so Gabriel can buy a present he wants to get himself so we are not swamped by toys!