Happy Easter

I saw on a blog this really cute idea to countdown to Easter. This is our countdown:

Each day the kids open an egg and it has something fun to do that day.
For instance, decorate a bunny house:


Play Easter Bingo.
Watch Peter Cottontail DVD.
Dye Easter Eggs.
Have an Easter Egg Hunt:



You can come up with different things for your family. We had lots of fun celebrating Easter this year in Roanoke with Justin's family. The last egg of our countdown was their baskets on Easter day, which I didn't get a picture because my camera died.

1, 2, 3

We have our--
1. Bouncy Boy-Joby

2. Go Get-it Girl-Jerni

3. ???-We'll find out in September!

Any 'J' name suggestions?

Scooterin'

Joby has fallen in love with scooterin' (his word). He wants to be out all the time. With all the practice, he rarely falls now and if so, just gets right back up and continues on.


I finally bought him his own hat. Now, he can stop wearing Justin's. Also, this is a new sweatshirt that Grandma found at DI. Of course, he won't take either off.

Big Brother and Little Sister

Justin was able to capture this rare and sweet moment between a big brother and a little sister.

Once There Was a Snowman

Justin and Joby built a snowman one afternoon, while Jerni and I looked on from the upstairs window.

Painting the Blues Away

Back in early February we had several days of cold, rainy weather. So, the kids turned to painting. Joby would paint several sheets and Jerni just watered one with a little dab of purple here and there.

Merry Christmas 2009 (again)

Christmas with my family! We had everyone over to our house (my in-laws) for breakfast and exchanging of gifts. My mom spoiled the kids and us!

Joby's yo-yo with his name and date burned on it.

More train stuff!

Justin and I both got UNC hoodies.

Jerni's shopping cart (pink, of course)!

Justin putting together the pink shopping cart. It took him a lot of concentration and time. Jerni also got the Tinkerbell nesting dolls.

Thanks so much for everything and a wonderful family Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas 2009

Traditional picture of the family on the stairs (minus me taking the picture)

Before opening. Santa doesn't wrap presents at our house. Our presents to the kids are wrapped below. Joby has Spider-man paper and Jerni has Tinkerbell paper.

Jerni testing out and loving her pink Pillow Pet Pig!

This was a big hit! It's a head massager and it feels soooooo good.

Some other stuff the kids got. Jerni's princess lace up cards.

Christmas wouldn't be complete without a new train set for Joby.

We had a great time in VA with Justin's family. Christmas was meager for Justin and I with moving, starting a practice, etc. So, we decided to spend only $20 and see what we could come up with. I gave Justin an OU license plate for his car and socks. I got a griddle that I bought myself the day after Thanksgiving. Merry Christmas!

Pre-K Christmas Party

Joby's last day of Pre-K was his Christmas Party. We (homeroom Mom's) decided to do Polar Express theme. The kids got to wear their pajamas, just like in the movie. Mrs. Zerby had the class walk down to the library were someone built a train for the kids to take pictures in front of. She gave the kids a golden ticket and punched it on the way in to class to watch the hot chocolate scene from the movie. We had pizza bites, juice boxes, and the kids got to decorate rice krispy treats.


My snowy train centerpieces. The candy train on top was the take home treat for the class.

Class hug for Mrs. Zerby and Ms. Kerri (whom we love and miss terribly!).

Joby's last day!

My Girls!

I have tears filling my eyes as I am writing this (seriously)--my last Girls Night Out! Last week, we met at PF Chang's for our last GNO of the year and my farewell. I am so blessed to have such great friends here in OK; the best!! I never thought I would feel like OK was home, but now that I do, it's time for us to move. I love you all so much and will miss you so terribly!

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells

Joby's class rode on the school bus to visit the YPS Administration Building today to sing Christmas carols. He was so excited to ride the bus, that singing the songs on the stage was an added bonus.

Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer Song

Reindeer Hokey Pokey

Joby's class

Christmas Fest

We went to Cathedral of Praise Church on Saturday night for their Christmas Fest. It was unbelievable!! Tons of great trees, lots of characters for the kids to take pictures with, hot cocoa, cookies, face painting, games, crafts, and train rides--all for FREE!

OU Orthodontic Graduation

FINALLY!! Justin graduated from his residency in orthodontics from OU on Friday. There are 4 in his class and we had a lovely ceremony and dinner at the Petroleum Club. His mom and dad flew in that afternoon to celebrate this great occasion. I can't express enough how proud I am of him. Here a few highlight shots from the graduation:

Neepa, Justin, Dr. Currier, Kyle, Rachel

Onur (great mentor and great friend) and Justin

Dave (Dad), Gloria (Mom), Jenn, Justin