Although I tried to explain the benifits of using just one spy glass at a time, and looking through the correct end, he was set in his ways.
Stubborn????? NOOOOOO..... 
Monday, March 7, 2011
Kyra's 100th day of school!
For Kyra's 100th day of school, she had to bring a collection of 100 things. Her idea...100 jokes. The hardest part was finding 100 jokes that passed Kyra's level of humor. We then just printed them out on mailing labels. I drew the dog, and she colored it and all of the numbers/words. Then stuck on each label, and outlined each label to add a little extra color. She was SO excited to do this project, and was beaming when she showed her teacher. Lets hope this enthusiasm lasts through HIGHSCHOOL!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Our new pet...Pancake
We have a new pet.
He is a mean little cuss.
He doesn't fear humans, and will let us get within about a foot of him.
He does NOT share.
He is regal.
He guards his food like no other.
The majority of the time, we watch him during breakfast.
Often times he hides, waiting for someone to eat his food, and then he attacks.
The kiddos named him Pancake.
Carter turned 1!
On January 13th Carter turned 1 year old!!
Here is a little montage of his first year!
Here is a little montage of his first year!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Their prayers were answered
When I was little I loved snow. Now my children love snow. To them snow is the epitomy of happiness. However, as you know, we live in Tucson, and have thus been told in no uncertain terms that it is cruel and unusual punishment that we make them live in a place where it never snows. They have asked Karl to request a job transfer. We have attempted to explained that we live in the desert. It doesn't snow. So as we drive around town, they will ask "Are we still in the desert?" and I will say "Are we still in Tucson". To which they give a low moan/growl and answer yes. To which I have to utter the soul crushing words of "Yes, we are still in the desert". Well this has gone on for the past couple of months, and they finally seemed to accept the fact that I personally could not change the climate. So they took their plea to a higher power. Specifically Kyle. He prayed for snow. I think in his hearts of hearts he equates snow with Christmas, and you can't have one with out the other.
As it began to hit mid 70's all last week, the amount of times they asked if it was going to snow began to dwindle. Then Saturday night, I heard rumor of a chance of snow. I didn't tell the kids. Sunday morning, before they woke up, I ran to the window, and felt like a child again, as I saw that we did indeed have our own little winter wonderland. When the kiddos woke up they stood in stunned silence, as they processed what their eyes were seeing.
But as an adult, specifically a parent, snow loses some of its luster. Quite honestly, not so much of a fan. For the two hours that the snow actually stayed on the ground before it melted, we had two of those "Cosby Show" moments...you know..when you finally get the kiddos bundled up from head to toe, in seventeen diffent layers, and they utter the dreaded words "I have to pee."
We finally got out the door...dressed in 3 layers of PJ pants, because we honestly didn't have anything much warmer. We had a snowball fight (the dogs were not amused), made a couple snow angels and considered making a snowman, until the kids realized that the snow was colder than they anticipated. Then, after a few short minutes, they ran back inside, ready for hot chocolate.
Now a mere 3 days later we are in the 80's! I recently heard someone say that mother nature was going through menopause. I agree!!
As it began to hit mid 70's all last week, the amount of times they asked if it was going to snow began to dwindle. Then Saturday night, I heard rumor of a chance of snow. I didn't tell the kids. Sunday morning, before they woke up, I ran to the window, and felt like a child again, as I saw that we did indeed have our own little winter wonderland. When the kiddos woke up they stood in stunned silence, as they processed what their eyes were seeing.
But as an adult, specifically a parent, snow loses some of its luster. Quite honestly, not so much of a fan. For the two hours that the snow actually stayed on the ground before it melted, we had two of those "Cosby Show" moments...you know..when you finally get the kiddos bundled up from head to toe, in seventeen diffent layers, and they utter the dreaded words "I have to pee."
We finally got out the door...dressed in 3 layers of PJ pants, because we honestly didn't have anything much warmer. We had a snowball fight (the dogs were not amused), made a couple snow angels and considered making a snowman, until the kids realized that the snow was colder than they anticipated. Then, after a few short minutes, they ran back inside, ready for hot chocolate.
Kyle was more of an observer of the snow, than a get cold kind of kid. 
Kyra was queen of the snowballs.
Carter had the expression of "Why am I out here???" the whole time.
Now a mere 3 days later we are in the 80's! I recently heard someone say that mother nature was going through menopause. I agree!!
Dr. Suess's Birthday and Report Cards
Today Kyra's class celebrated Dr. Suess's birthday day. They read their favorite books, made "Cat in the Hat" hats, and watched Horton hears a Who. She was shocked to find out that Dr. Suess wasn't the authors real name and is currently contemplating her "writing name." 
Yesterday she brought home her 2nd trimester report card. She received straight A's (which means "Exceeds standards") and even earned two "A+"s in Penmanship and Reading! Her teacher also included a little note with the report card. Here is a little tidbit of that note "Kyra is a very perceptive independent learner. I am entertained and intriged by her sense of humor on a daily basis."
I am so gratful for a teacher that seems to have gotten to know Kyra, not only as a student but as an individual and has really embraced Kyra and her sweet quirky personality!
Yesterday she brought home her 2nd trimester report card. She received straight A's (which means "Exceeds standards") and even earned two "A+"s in Penmanship and Reading! Her teacher also included a little note with the report card. Here is a little tidbit of that note "Kyra is a very perceptive independent learner. I am entertained and intriged by her sense of humor on a daily basis."
I am so gratful for a teacher that seems to have gotten to know Kyra, not only as a student but as an individual and has really embraced Kyra and her sweet quirky personality!
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