Hat night

3D movie

For Christmas my brother Jason took us all to the movies.  Our family saw Yogi Bear in 3D.  This is our first experience with a 3D movie in the theater so of course I took pictures.

Look at all these cool dudes with their shades on

Ev

Chris

Lex

I took pictures of everyone, but of course technology stepped in and ruined Ben's.  His was sooo cool and I'm totally bummed I no longer have it, but such is life.

The movie was ok but really not worth the 3D in my opinion.  I'm not sold on the whole 3D experience.  Maybe I'll have more luck with the next movie I go to.  Until then I'll stick with 2D thanks.

Pizza Hut and Chuck E Cheese

For part of November and December Doug was in China for work.  This was a very long 6 weeks without him and you could tell.  By then end we were all stressed out and need of him.  The day after he came home was a much happier day and full of smiles.  It was like Christmas had come early.

Anyway, we always go to Chuck E Cheese when he comes home for a long trip, however I don't like their pizza.  So we went to Pizza Hut for dinner (Chris and Evan and coupons for a free personal pizza.  Gotta love coupons) and then to Chuck E Cheese's to play.

Ben and Peter at Pizza Hut

Chris

Ev

Lex

Peter

Play time!  Watch out Peter is driving!

And sliding!

Lex on the merry go round

Evan won a ticket.  This is a big thing because without tickets there are no prizes and we do love the prizes.

Chris and Lex in the big toy.  Her first time and she loved it!

Again on the big toy

So much fun to be had

So little time to have it

Evan

I don't know where this child comes from.  He must get his weirdness from his dad.

I love this boy.  He can be sweet and so fun at times.  We're still working on those times that he's not.

I give you Evan

Power outage

We've had some normal winter weather as far as the area is concerned, but it's come in punches.  Bam!  We get hit with a storm then it melts and Bam! we are hit again.  Power lines and trees are not liking this not to mention all the ruts and potholes.  These puppies will swallow a small car with ease.

Outside the boys' bedroom window.

Luckily we are semi-prepared for power outages.  We still need to get an alternate heat source but so long as it isn't out too long we are fine.  We bundle up, light the lamp and hang out.

Science Fair

Yes I may be late, such is the story of my life, but at least these pictures are going up before the next science fair comes around.

Ben and Chris wanted to participate and really I'd rather they didn't, but oh well.

Ben did his on the absorption ability of different items

Chris' was on what conditions a banana turns brown at. 

I think he's saying, "'Bout time mom!"

Now trying to act all smart

I'm really hoping we don't have to do the fair this year but knowing my children we will and now we'll have 3 to do.  Sometimes life would be easier if there was no school.



Christmas Finish

My Chrustmas quartet.  I made the big boys vest and ties and Peter just a tie for Christmas this year.  I love how they look in them.  Evan really does love his we just had a hard time during pictures.

This is Sheilah's grandma and Lexie.  Grandma Vanderholm was in good form for Christmas at her house and gave the younger great-grandchildren rides on her scooter.  Lexie loved it and so did Evan.  You'll notice there is no picture of Evan.  I love technology except when it doesn't work.  I downloaded the pictures and somehow his got corrupted during transfer, unfortunately I had already deleted it off the camera.  Bummer!