Back to Back Cakes

Grandma and Grandpa brought TWO cakes along when they came to visit this week-end....one for Ky's belated 16th birthday....

 ....and one for Rocky's birthday on Saturday.  Thanks for helping us celebrate!
It was sure a SWEET week-end!

Dino-Mite Days

Nacho had a pre-birthday party with Grandma Jo and Grandpa Wes a few days before his actual birthday........

....it started the "dinosaur" theme that carried over to his birthday.....

...on Friday, March 2.  Nacho loves dinosaurs, so what better way to celebrate his birthday than by going to see "Sue"....the most complete set of bones of a Tyrannosaurus Rex.



Nacho was able to celebrate with grandparents again....this time it was with Grandma H. and....



....Grandpa H.

We thoroughly explored the dinosaur area of the museum....

....and breezed by a few other exhibits that were fun and interesting.  There are so many exhibits to look at, but we didn't take the time to see them all.........

.....and Ky wasn't with us, so we will have to go back and visit this wonderful museum again!

The main focus of the quick trip was Sue, the T. Rex.  Nacho went to his first
3-D movie that feautred Sue and how she was dug up and brought to the museum.

Nacho had his new dinosaur umbrella along....

...which he received that morning.....

....but didn't necessarily need it....

...the exact moment that we walked....

...from the museum back to the suburban.

Other presents awaited him once he got home....

...which included a new glove and ball...

...a dinosaur game....

...and creature power suits.....

...which he received two of.......because there are two Kratt Brothers and playing Wild Kratts with a friend is really fun!

Nacho would always break out into a smile.....

......whenever we wished him "Happy Birthday".....and we wished him many "Happy Birthdays" all day long.  It was worth it to see him smile so much!

The day ended with a snowstorm.....Nacho was born during a blizzard, so it seemed right to have snow on his birthday.  The snow didn't stop the basketball tournament that Moe and Rocky were in, so we were able to go to two games to top off the birthday night!

Sharing a dinosaur birthday with a five year old was very special.  Thank-you Nacho for all the fun!

To Build...



{1. To form by combining materials or parts; construct}
Buttercup built a square pyramid, cube, and two rectangular prisms by using toothpicks and marshmallows.



{2. To engage in the construction or design of buildings}
Nacho built a tower out of blocks.

{3. To develop or give form to according to a plan or process; create}
Three children....

....designed....

...sculptured....

....and built....

...a....

...snowman this afternoon.

{4. to establish and develop}
{5. to increase or strengthen by adding gradually to}

Grandparents build up stronger, loving bonds each time they visit!

{6. To develop or increase in stages or by degrees}

I have built up enough tiredness to retire for the evening!! 

Good-night!

Sara

Back In The Saddle

Rocky had his last football game this past week-end.

Today is only Tuesday....

...and he already misses it.
Rocky had a great season and was a force to be reckoned with.
Good job, Rocky...can't wait for next year!

I had a good view from where I was standing at the top of the bleachers....I could see the football game, but also turn around the other way and see the kids playing and enjoying a nice, fall day.

Moe had fun practicing his punts...

...and playing catch with Grandpa S.

Nacho was captivated...

....and had fun.....

....playing with the tackle dummy!!

I think he got the best of the Big Blue Guy....

....when all was said and done!

Buttercup enjoyed the open grass...

...and did summersaults....

..to her heart's content...

...even trying to toss a football up in the air...then quickly do a summersault.....and catch the ball as she stood up again....all before the ball touched the ground.
Didn't quite work, but she gave it a try!

Half-time snacks are always a treat...

....and so is having your very own sidekick....

....who always seemed to have her eyes on Papa and waited for him to follow her wherever she wanted needed to go.

Thanks for coming Grandpa and Grandma S.....
We appreciate all your help!
Come again soon!

We are back from a 2 week blogging break!! During that time we experienced technical difficulties with a computer virus. It took a toll, but we are now back in the saddle with one new computer. Tonight, I am trying a new program that allows me to publish my pictures easier than I did before. I am pretty sure everyone should be able to leave a comment now that our infected computer is gone. I think the virus was to blame for taking away that option. If you have a moment, please try and leave a comment so I know everything is working!

Thanks, Sara