Day Out with Thomas 2009

The kids and I went to Day Out with Thomas at the Oklahoma Railway Museum on Friday. It was beautiful weather to be outside.
We saw Thomas...

We saw Sir Topham Hatt...(the kids wouldn't stand with him, so this is him from a safe distance!)

Joby got a dog balloon and Jerni got a flower balloon.

We got Thomas the Train tattoos...

Of course, played with trains...

And ended the day off with a train ride.

We had so much fun. The conductor was eating lunch at the same table we were and said that he can always tell a satisfied customer...they're either screaming crying or passed out asleep leaving. Thankfully, we didn't have either, but were still fully satisfied with our day.

Family Photo Shoot

We had some amazing pictures taken yesterday by a great photographer in Edmond. Check out a few of our pictures here. I highly recommend her to anyone in the area.

Charlie the Cheetah

On Friday, Joby brought home Charlie the Cheetah from school for the weekend. The teacher sends Charlie home with someone that has made good choices all week. Charlie quickly became a member of our family. He had some popcorn with us at snack time, went to Joby's favorite restaurant-Pei Wei, went to Aiden's birthday party, slept with Joby, and was loved by Joby and Jerni (translation-beaten, flipped, thrown, jumped on...) Joby was very excited because this was the first time Charlie started making his rounds with the kids at their homes. Justin liked it because he knew there were no one else's germs on Charlie. Joby and I scrapbooked a page for Charlie's notebook, last night of all the fun things they did together over the weekend.

Snug as a Bug

Joby and Jerni love dragging out their pillows and blankets to the living room. I'm in charge of making them snug as a bug in a rug over and over and over...

Christmas Carol Train Tour

On Friday night, we went to the Christmas Carol Train Tour downtown with the Brewer family. The kids had lots of fun going in the train cars to see how the movie was made. It was super hot outside while waiting to get a 3-D glimpse of Jim Carrey's movie-A Christmas Carol, coming out in November. Joby got so scared when we went to see the 3-D preview, I had to walk out with him. Then, Jerni got upset because I left, so Justin followed behind Joby and myself with Jerni. All in all, it was a lot of fun.

Joby's 1st Day of Pre-K

Today was Joby's first day of Pre-K! He goes Monday-Friday from 8:30-11:00 and he is in Mrs. Zerby's class with 15 boys and 5 girls. Justin and I can't believe that we have a child in school; it's crazy!!

Our big boy with his bookbag--ready to go!

Upclose of the little cutie-pie!

Fire Station Tour

Today we went to the fire station for a little tour of the fire trucks. The kids had lots of fun looking at all the different trucks and hoses.

Jerni and Joby standing high on the fire truck.

Aiden, Joby, Jackson, Jerni and Margie in front of the fire truck that is used to put out grass fires.

Edmond Historical Society Museum

Last week, we went to this great museum in Edmond. It's called the Edmond Historical Society Museum. In my mind it doesn't scream--WELCOME KIDS! But it was great. It's a western theme with a country store, a jail, dress-up, a train table, and much more.

Jackson, Emma, and Joby enjoying the train table.

Jerni doing some food shopping.

My first and last time in jail!

Fun in the Sun

Lexie and I have been trading Friday's for a Mother's Day Out. I dropped the kids off at Lexie's and ran my errands. When I picked them up a little later, Joby told me he went swimming in Emma's shorts. They had lots of fun in their impromptu swimwear.

Joby in Emma's shorts.

Jerni in Aiden's shirt.

Jerni and Aiden soaking up the sun, watching Joby and Emma play.

Happy 4th Birthday, Joby!

Happy Birthday, Joby! Justin and I couldn't have asked for a sweeter boy to be our first child. Joby has so many amazing qualities. We had a Spider-man party for him on Saturday at the park. Lots of fun, food, and friends.

I thought I'd recap Joby's welcoming to the world:

I had no idea I was already 8 cm dilated when we arrived at the hospital. I look panic because I thought I wasn't going to be able to get an epidural, but I did.


Proud new parents!


Joby's 1st Birthday!


Joby-year 2!



We love you so much Joby! Happy 4th Birthday!

His friends.

Jerni flanked by her boys, Jakey and Aiden!

She Dressed Herself

I have no words for Jerni's outfit.

Sprinkler Fun

Justin mowed the yard on Saturday and it was HOT! He turned the sprinkler on to water the grass and thought the kids and he would love to jump over the sprinkler while I made dinner. They had lots of fun and I got to make dinner in peace and quiet.

Jerni didn't want to touch the grass, so Justin carried her.

Joby jumping solo.

Batman

Joby, I mean Batman, is ready for bed!