Thursday, December 3, 2009

Thanksgiving break

On the Tuesday night before Thanksgiving Alex had a basketball party at Peter Piper Pizza. His coach had very nice things to say about his skills. Here is his trophy and certificate.
My husband is very understanding about the pressures of having to take care of children all day. So the boys, Dad and Grandpa went out to give me some quiet time. They went back to the Tucson Children's Museum. Ryan likes to see the dino display and asks about going back a lot.


I'm not sure that I would let Ryan do any doctor work on me. This is a brave Grandpa.

Rock climbing. Where is Alex?

I love this picture because of how the guys are 'studying' this marble race.

The first time we visited this museum Alex refused to get on the police bike. Second time he did it. Maybe Dad pressured him?

If you know Ryan then you know he loves chickens. The perfect mask for my little big boy.

Thanksgiving day we went to the Bailey's. We had a large crew. Alex came down with a 24 hr flu that morning and managed to spread it to his cousins and Dad before the weekend was over.

Alex slept away most of the day and Ryan spent most of his day watching Tom and Jerry upstairs.
When he did come down he gave Zack no mercy. Sorry, but that is what you get for being the favorite!
When dark approached we went out back to play games and have smores. A nice ending to a great day.
We spent the rest of the weekend playing Lego Rockband, shopping, jumping on the 'jumpoline' and resting at grandma's.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Smiles, Mesa and New Moon

Macey has an allotted amount of smiles she will bestow on us each day. On this night she was willing to share them with her big brothers.
I'm pretty sure once Macey's sense of humor comes in that she and Ryan will hit it off great. Ryan will have some one to show off for! I'm sure we'll be posting some great video of entertainer Ryan and laughing Macey soon.

Dan's Uncle Chuck and Aunt Jan came down Thursday from Alaska. I get a call at 2:00 asking if I can come get our frozen delights (check previous entry) because there was no room in the freezer there for them. Well, I wasn't excited about driving across the valley during rush hour, but I was glad to go see the Frassas. Grandpa and Macey were having a nice chat. She dished out some smiles for him!
Jan was quick to snatch up our pretty baby. Thank you, Jan, for letting me take a picture of you after your LONG flight and short nap at Grandma's.

New Moon was a great movie! Hooray! I can't wait to see it again!
OK, now, this was Macey's first movie. She was a great girl the whole time.

This is our Twilight crew: Lacie, Julie, Janeal, Kasie, Kristin, Linda and me. We had breakfast at Mimi's Cafe and then went to the 10 am show. Thanks ladies for the fun company.

Food


This has been a fun week for food. Dan's aunt and uncle came down from Alaska and brought our Christmas present: halibut, crab, and Alaskan treats. Ryan the Chef had a great time with Mr. Krabs limbs, although they were a little too pokey.

On Monday Ryan and I made a pumpkin pie. So what, you say, but we did not get our pumpkin from a can. We baked a small pumpkin and mashed it. When it was ready to eat I served Ryan and myself each a piece. When asked if he liked the pie he said, 'I don't like the mashed pumpkin in it.' Ah well, Alex loves pumpkin pie, so he had a yummy after school snack.
We didn't do this this week, but I made homemade french fries. Alex didn't think you could make french fries. He doesn't like potatoes and although he doesn't Love french fries like some kids, I guess it wasn't because he knew they were from potatoes. Now he knows so we'll see if will eat them ever again!

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Macey by Stephanie