Caleb Got Glasses

In November we received a letter home from school that Caleb had failed his vision test and that they would like us to get his eyes checked.  It turns out he has started to become nearsighted (like his mom and Papa Jack) and so we ordered glasses.  These are the pair he liked the best and I think they look really good.  He has adapted very well to wearing them and is being very responsible with his new glasses.



Cub Scouts

In October, Caleb and Elton became Cub Scouts.  They have been wanting to join for a couple of years and this year Elton was old enough so we decided to check it out.  Elton is a Tiger and Caleb is a Bear.  They were given the incentive of being given their neck tie and slide if they learned their requirements for their Bobcat badge within the first 2 weeks of joining and I am proud to say they learned everything within a week!  Then when Nana and Papa Jack were here they got them their hats and belts to with their shirts.  I have to say that I think they look very handsome in their uniforms.  They love Cub Scouts and received a few more badges for completing their requirements and are ready to get started on their cars for the upcoming Pinewood Derby competition.

Phantom Of The Opera

I guess I was on a lucky streak this fall, because a couple of weeks after I won tickets to the BSU game, I was given 4 free tickets for a fundraising event for the Boys and Girls Club to a red carpet, digital showing of Phantom Of The Opera at our old  movie theatre.  There were drinks and appetizers before the movie and a tour of the old theatre where there has been rumours of it being haunted over the years.

Caleb Turned 9!

On October 26th Caleb turned 9!!  It is so hard to believe that it has been 9 years.  The weekend before his birthday my parents arrived as a surprise and were here for his party at Skateland.  Nana and Papa Jack gave him inline skates for his birthday and he got to break them in at his party.  He had a few friends from school and his cousins to Skateland and they had a blast!

Go Boise State!

So while on my medical leave after surgery we were at the height of College football season and with many in Idaho being big BSU (Boise State, Bronco) fans, I decided to start making Boise State purses.  Then the week before our anniversary, I won 2 tickets to the BSU/Nevada game from work.  I was so excited!  I had never been to a BSU game and so quick arrangements were made (I got the call the day before the game) for childcare so that Dan and I could go to the game.  It was very exciting and we had a lot of fun!  Caleb was very dissapointed we didn't have a ticket for him to go too as he is a big fan.  

So Where Have We Been?

Is that the question you have since there haven't been any updates on here since September?  Well there are a few reasons why I have fallen behind in posts.  If you notice, my last post was after the boys first day of school.  The next week, on September 12, I had major surgery.  After the last 1 1/2 years being miserable with repeated flare ups after my diagnosis of Diverticulitis,  I had bowel resection surgery.  This past summer was miserable as my last flare up didn't seem to clear up completely and it was all I could do to make it through getting the boys back in school and to get the house in order before surgery.  I spent 5 days in the hospital post-op and 6 weeks off work recuperating.  I had thought that I would get some blogging done while I was off, but my computer stopped working properly and I became very busy sewing and selling my sewing.

So my computer wasn't cooperating, I was busy with sewing and then was asked to put my sewing in a couple of events.  The boys joined Cub Scouts and yes life has been very busy.  For Christmas Dan gave me a netbook and now I am hoping to get caught up on here.  Are you ready for some posts?

First Day Of School 2011!

Tuesday, Caleb and Elton started the new school year.  They are now at the same school.  Elton was very excited about starting school at his big brother's big school.  They both have wonderful teachers and Elton is fortunate to have a few of his friends from his Kindergarten class at his old school in his class.  Oliver went with us and insisted on taking his backpack along with his Potato head packed.  Of course he could not leave it in the car and had to wear it inside with his brothers.

Three days into things the boys are loving school.  I am happy to see how well things are going and have to say I am extremely proud of Caleb helping Elton learn the ropes at his new school.  Each day when school gets out, Caleb goes and gets Elton and accompanies him to where I pick them up.  It is a great site to see when I see the 2 of them coming across the school yard together talking about their day!

Fun Day At The Fair!

Monday was our fun day at the fair.  After the dog show Saturday morning and working in the 4-H food booth for 4 hours Saturday night wiping tables, this was the boys reward for their hard work.  They had to wait for rides until Monday because it was Pal Day and the ride passes were half price.  It was also a great way to finish off the summer as school started the next day.  Caleb was able to go on the bigger rides like the Round Up you see above.  Caleb is on it in a red shirt even if you can't spot him.

Elton At The County Fair 4-H Dog Show

Elton was very excited to be able to participate in the 4-H dog show at the fair as a Cloverbud.  At this point it is all practice for when he is old enough to be in the regular competition.  Him and Mimi did very well and he was very proud of his participation ribbons he received.  Way to go Elton and Mimi!

Caleb At The County Fair 4-H Dog Show

This past Saturday was the big day for the 4-H dog show at our county fair.  Caleb came in 3rd both in fitting and showing and obedience.  Teddy did alot better at listening at the fair than at the fun match, but still didn't focus when it was time for long sits and downs.  However, I was happy for Caleb that things went so much smoother than the last go around.  Way to go Caleb and Teddy!

Skateboarders?

Caleb and Elton have been wanting skateboards for a while, so the deal this summer was that when they learned how to ride their bikes well then we would talk about skateboards.  I am happy to see them so excited about their bikes and new skateboards.  Here's to lots of fun ahead!

Elton Lost His First Tooth!

So last Tuesday when we took Oliver to his first dentist appointment, Elton was really disappointed to learn his appointment wasn't until this week.  He really wanted to show them his loose tooth.  Then that night at McDonalds with dad his tooth came out when he was eating his hamburger!  His second tooth has been getting wigglier all week. Today he went in for his appointment and showed them how his one had come out and the other was REALLY loose.  Guess what?  Tonight he was complaining at dinner about how it hurt so I told him I could help it feel better and I just wiggled it right out!

Oliver's First Dentist Appointment

Oliver had his first dentist appointment last Tuesday and was quite excited to get his teeth counted and shined.  He did really well for his first time in the dentist chair and his teeth are looking great.  Thanks Barb for being an awesome hygenist!  She is so wonderful with my boys!

Happy Birthday To Me!

The highlights of my week prior to Saturday were a CT scan and colonoscopy.  Then on Friday I had to stop at the DMV to renew my license.  I was very fortunate that the lady at the DMV was nice and gave me lots of hints on the signs because I didn't do so well on my own. Fortunately she renewed my license for 8 years.  However, as backup, Dan got me the lovely Pink Schwinn Cruiser bike you see above.  Caleb and Elton took me shopping for the basket and helmet as my present from them and Oliver.

What was totally awesome, was that Saturday morning while I was gone, Caleb and Elton finally mastered riding their bikes without training wheels.  At the beginning of summer I had told them that I really wanted them to learn to ride their bikes without training wheels.  I had been telling them I wanted a pink bike so we could go riding together.  Caleb is totally going on his own while Elton needs help getting rolling and then is off and pedalling just fine.  I tole them that the best birthday gift was them learning and being able to ride their bikes with me.  Now that they have figured it out they are even excited about riding there bikes.  Before they would just get discouraged.  After dinner tonight we went for a little bike ride and I can't believe how much they have improved just in the last day.  Then, because we didn't want daddy to be left out, he got his birthday gift a little early and also got a cruiser bike.  Now we just need to get Oliver pedalling on his tricycle and we will be set.

Oliver is 3!

Oliver celebrated turning 3 in Canada at Nana &  Papa Jack's house!  As you saw in the previous post, he got to go to the splash park in the morning and then later in the afternoon we celebrated with my brother and his girls and a couple of other family.  We had a BBQ, presents and cake.  Oliver was thrilled to get his first, very own lego sets and they were Toy Story!  He also got Stinky the truck so he was very excited.  His brothers were excited too because now maybe he will stay out of their legos.  Caleb was more than eager to help him build his new sets and Elton showed him how Stinky worked so fun was had by all.  All 3 boys got new Nerf guns with darts from Uncle Lindsay and Papa Jack set them up a Target in the garage so they could learn how to shoot properly.

Splash Park!!!

I have heard of Splash Parks before, but we have never had the opportunity to go to one.  In the town my parents live in, there was one put in last year so we decided to check it out.  I have one word for it - Awesome!  I wish we had one and know that we would go there often.  The boys had a blast and I know we will be going back before we leave.  This was a great way to start Oliver's birthday day!