Bowling in the New Year

Stand By Me

Renowned musicians all over the world combined their talents to create this song. From the award-winning documentary, "Playing For Change: Peace Through Music", a cover of the Ben E. King classic by musicians around the world.
I thought this went alot with all of us on here. Even though we don't live close or see each other, we are always here for anyone who needs us no matter how big or small the situation is. I just wanted to let everyone know how much I appreciate all of you and am glad we are friends. I hope you all have a wonderful new year.

Sketch books

I've been making these for the girls.

For church, van, and anywhere else they would come in handy.

They keep coming up to me asking for something to draw on all the time

and now they could use these.

Also a great way to use up my scrapbook papers.

Angelina's Christmas Program

My camera started to act very weird with taking pics. When I look at the videos hopefully they will be clearer. They didn't have a lot of lights on either.

This was a song called Candy Cane Jane.

Then the last one sung was O' Come All Ye Faithful.

Through the whole program the loudest kid you hear was a friend of mine's daughter Olivia. She was also bowing at the end of each song. At one point the music teacher had to stop the sing and quietly scolded three kids. Two of the were pretend fighting in the back and then Olivia was doing ballerina jumps in the back.

I loved how Angelina swayed during some of the songs.

Mira playing with Veronica's toy

Veronica got this from the CG Christmas party but Mira wouldn't stop playing with it. It was a hoot to watch her re-act to it. It's hard not to shake the camera while laughing at her interact with something new.

CG Christmas Party for Kids

Waiting for Santa to arrive.
Happy Kristina

Santa handing out candy after arriving in a CG HELO.

(I had a video but blogger won't let me post it because it to large.)

Our friends the Jensen's, us,

and the Naylor's (just the little boy Bryce and Christana).Eating chicken nuggets and fries while decorating cookies.
Look at that smile.

She wanted down to crawl around but

there was too many people walking around.Angelina was called first and I couldn't get to a spot to take a better picture of her with Santa.But look at the smile she gave when she saw how big the gift was

or how many was in there.Aaron coaxing Mira to get her gift.She kept doing this the whole time on Santa's lap.Veronica was happy to see that Santa didn't leave her out.

Kristina was more interested in the flash and all the white furry things.

Deck the Tree....

The girls wanted flowers on the tree

so we decided each girl would have their own color.

Veronica- red

Angelina- yellow

Mira- purple
I love how they are all so clustered.First look before the girls took over decorating. My attempt to do something Twilight-ish.

The apple, red ribbon, the chess piece, and flower.

I added the crystal heart since Edward gave it to Bella in Eclispe (I think).

The red flower was Veronica

but the white one was as close to the one on the book New Moon.

Nap Time

That can't be comfortable.

But when I went to move her she woke up and wouldn't go back to sleep.

Blocking the Sun

I saw this and thought I would like to try this to block the sun blinding us thru our wierdly spaced top living room windows. Fabric and spray starch... I think it could be done. Plus it's easy clean up. The only problem is I need a ladder to get to the windows.

Twilight

I went with the book club to see the sneak peek at midnight Thursday night. I absolutely loved it!!!! I'm looking forward to the sequel New Moon. I've already read all of Stephenie Meyers books. Thank Goodness for the library!!! I think I would love to have these books someday, but for now I'll check them out at the library.

Doesn't she look thrilled?

I just took a slice of cheese away from her.

Mira thougt she was being helpful in giving her cheese.

This is her first time in the walker and I think she likes it.

She can do a little scoot backwards with one foot.Angelina is home sick today with a fever and upset stomach.

I thought she would be sad missing the Thanksgiving Feast at school,

but watching the Disney and Noggin channels made up for that.

She doesn't look sick does she?

Angelina's 1st Field Trip

Here is the three classes minus about five kids.
Angelina and her Best Friend Ruby.All gathered around the Science Lady.
Angelina listening closely.


This field trip was on Election Day.
The school is a polling place and the kids couldn't have classes there.
So we started off at Satellite Beach Library where we got Angelina her own library card.
She checked out three books.
"Bark, George", "Copy Crocs", and "Maisy goes to the Library"

Then we went to Pelican Coast Beach Park.
That is where the Science Lady met us.
The kids all learned about food and nutrition.
They guessed what would float a pumpkin or a zuchinni.
What weighs more rice or corn kernals.

All in all I think Angelina had lots of fun.

Common Sense

An Obituary Printed In the London Times (Still have reporters and free press)

Interesting and sadly true'Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, 'Common Sense', who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:Knowing when to come in out of the rain; why the early bird gets the worm; Life isn't always fair; and maybe it was my fault.Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).

His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouth wash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an Aspirin to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.
Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault. Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

Common Sense was preceded in death, by his parents, Truth and Trust. His wife, Discretion, his daughter, Responsibility, his son, Reason. He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers; I Know My Rights; I Want It Now; Someone Else Is To Blame; I'm A Victim. Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.

School Pictures

Veronica

1st Grade

Angelina

Preschool

Getting to Know You

Treat bags. Kristina after a biter biscuit.

Kristina with Aaron's new boss, FS1 Escabar.

A much better FSO.
Dunk the Chief's.
This is the new XPO Chief Brennan.




We went to a Coast Guard getting to know you BBQ on Saturday.
It totally exhausted everyone. The girls loved the bounce house they rented.
Everyone got somewhat frustrated with the on and off raining.
I don't think we will go to another one of these if they will be serving beer again.
The girls, well mostly Angelina, threw a fit when we said it was time to go.
Aaron and I were starting to get headaches from the smell of alcohol breath of everyone we talked to. Luckily they had plenty of water for us to drink otherwise we would have left shortly after getting there.

I Guess I should have gone into Acting....

You Are Most Like Ronald Reagan

People tend to think you're a god - or that you almost ruined the country. But even if people do disagree with you, they still fall victim to your charms!

What Modern US President Are You Most Like?

Trick or Treating

Before Trick or Treating

Mira running back to us.

Waiting for someone to pass out candy.
They were good girls saying "Thank You" every time they got candy.
Kristina enjoying the unopened package of animal crackers.

She was a leopard.

We went to South Housing to go trick or treating and to the Harvest Fair. Mira got tired pretty quickly but everytime we got to a house where the bucket or bowl was sitting out for kids to pick a few (actually a handful) she would sit there a put one piece of candy at a time in her bucket at least 3 times. Then she would run back to us. Angelina before we got to the first house said she was scared and wanted to go home but then after she went to the door and realized she got some candy she wasn't afraid any more. Veronica was more into just walking around. All three got enough candy that it filled our candy bucket that we use to pass out candy. Kristina was content with animal crackers until almost the very end. I think the girls had lots of fun and hopefully they will sleep in tomorrow.

Pumpkins