Tuesday, November 9, 2010
William E Leonhardt
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Easter Eggs and Soccer
There are new pictures on Flickr. You can see them HERE
We dyed Easter Eggs with Simon. He had a blast.
We had a great time at Grandma and Grandpa's house for Easter. Wonderful food and treats. The kids had a lot of fun searching for eggs. Grandma bought special eggs that would speak. "I'm over here!" Crazy stuff. Good times.
Simon started a Soccer class last week. He loves it. He's the best in his class. He's super quick, and very attentive to coach. "I'm coming coach!" Hilarious.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Twick or Tweat
We took the kids trick or treating. I was hesitant that this would be a successful idea, but Amy is smarter than I am. She was right it was an excellent idea. Simon loved it, and Avery did too.
Simon chose his Halloween costume this year, and absolutely loved it. He especially enjoyed the dragon on his breastplate and his sword. He liked the helmet, but had a hard time seeing out of it well, so opted to brave the unknown without its protection. Avery was a caterpillar. Amy went as a tired mom, and I went as an unemployed man.
It took about 2 houses for Simon to really get a handle on the concept of it being ok to beg complete strangers for their candy. But after he figured it out he was fearless. He'd even go up to the doors by himself (though we were never far behind). There was one particular door that was a half door (is it called a hutch door?) and the top half was open but the bottom was closed. Simon knocked but it was too faint to be heard, and so he yelled "trick or treat" a couple times and someone came up, only since he's so short they didn't see him over the door the first time they walked by. But he's pretty good at yelling..
It was great fun. Every neighbor was exceptionally kind and friendly.
At one house we were reminding Simon what to say at the door, and after we reminded him Avery said, "Trick or treat". Amy and I were stunned.
We then met our great friends the Garcias for Trunk or Treat at their kids school, and then headed home. Simon counted his treats 5 times. He kept putting them in the bucket, then dumping them out and sorting them. So much fun. He was so happy.
Simon chose his Halloween costume this year, and absolutely loved it. He especially enjoyed the dragon on his breastplate and his sword. He liked the helmet, but had a hard time seeing out of it well, so opted to brave the unknown without its protection. Avery was a caterpillar. Amy went as a tired mom, and I went as an unemployed man.
It took about 2 houses for Simon to really get a handle on the concept of it being ok to beg complete strangers for their candy. But after he figured it out he was fearless. He'd even go up to the doors by himself (though we were never far behind). There was one particular door that was a half door (is it called a hutch door?) and the top half was open but the bottom was closed. Simon knocked but it was too faint to be heard, and so he yelled "trick or treat" a couple times and someone came up, only since he's so short they didn't see him over the door the first time they walked by. But he's pretty good at yelling..
It was great fun. Every neighbor was exceptionally kind and friendly.
At one house we were reminding Simon what to say at the door, and after we reminded him Avery said, "Trick or treat". Amy and I were stunned.
We then met our great friends the Garcias for Trunk or Treat at their kids school, and then headed home. Simon counted his treats 5 times. He kept putting them in the bucket, then dumping them out and sorting them. So much fun. He was so happy.
Monday, October 27, 2008
What's this? What's this?
October is one of my favorite months of the year, in part due to Halloween being one of my favorite holidays (I know, pastors aren't allowed to like Halloween). This year has been even more fun than usual since Simon is old enough to enjoy a lot of it.
We've taken the kids to several different pumpkin patches with trains and petting zoos and grandparents. Simon loves pumpkins, and points out every single pumpkin he sees. It makes for interesting car rides. We're thankful for all the friends and family that we've had so much fun with these last few months. Thanks for being involved in our lives and loving on our kids.
We've taken the kids to several different pumpkin patches with trains and petting zoos and grandparents. Simon loves pumpkins, and points out every single pumpkin he sees. It makes for interesting car rides. We're thankful for all the friends and family that we've had so much fun with these last few months. Thanks for being involved in our lives and loving on our kids.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Grandma and Grandpa Smith's
Today we took the kids up to Grandma and Grandpa's (Smith's) house for the morning. The weather was great (meaning cloudy and slightly rainy), and made the drive more enjoyable. Simon was watching a DVD in the car and I realized it completely reminded me of our family trip to the Caribbean. It's funny the associations we make with things. I mentioned this to Amy, and she said it reminded her of the plane ride home from that trip, which isn't a good memory. Heh, it might be time to retire that DVD.
Great Grandma and Grandpa were there today too so we got a bonus to our visit.
Grandpa Smith had a project for Simon in his workshop, which Simon loved. They built a car out of wood together. Simon got to screw the pieces together with the power drill (which he insists is much too loud), and glue the wheels on. He loved it. Great idea Grandpa!
Then we all took a walk. Well, Simon and Grandma took a run. I got to carry Avery in the Bjorn, which is one of my favorite things to do. She was laughing pretty hard at Simon as she watched him run, and was kicking her legs like she was running. There are Koi fish at the golf course by them, and Simon had a fun time watching them and running around. Good times.
Great Grandma and Grandpa were there today too so we got a bonus to our visit.
Grandpa Smith had a project for Simon in his workshop, which Simon loved. They built a car out of wood together. Simon got to screw the pieces together with the power drill (which he insists is much too loud), and glue the wheels on. He loved it. Great idea Grandpa!
Then we all took a walk. Well, Simon and Grandma took a run. I got to carry Avery in the Bjorn, which is one of my favorite things to do. She was laughing pretty hard at Simon as she watched him run, and was kicking her legs like she was running. There are Koi fish at the golf course by them, and Simon had a fun time watching them and running around. Good times.
New Single
Simon loves the guitar, go figure. He's reached the point where he no longer wants to just listen and sing along.
So today we wrote a new song together. Simon wrote the lyrics. It's called "No, no, no, no, no" as those are the only lyrics in the song. Heh, two year olds...
So today we wrote a new song together. Simon wrote the lyrics. It's called "No, no, no, no, no" as those are the only lyrics in the song. Heh, two year olds...
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
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