Sunday, August 29, 2010

Weekend fun 8-29-2010

Rachel and Grant doing some boucing on the big red ball.
We had lunch on the porch with the Cram's on Sunday afternoon.

All of the kids hanging out on the trampoline with the sprinkler on underneath. That called for hours of entertainment this weekend.



Grant doing his first homework assignment for Kindergarten. Good job Grant.


Jacob's birthday - he is 13 now.

Jacob getting ready to open all of his birthday presents.
He got his land shark santa cruz green skateboard - what a HAPPY boy he was.


Trying out the new skateboard with Grandpa Cram.

Jacob with Nana and Grandpa Cram.



Jacob with is birthday dessert from HuHot's.




Saturday, August 28, 2010

Misc photos of the week

Anna and Rachel getting their AFFECT photos taken for Nolte Dance.
Group photo of the AFFECT girls that are going to dance this year.

For you Danaman - this penny is just for YOU girlfriend. Glad I could help out on your fund.


Aunt Kim having fun with the party guests at Rachel bday party.



Rachel with her two favorite ladies - The Aunties.




Rachel's BEST BIRTHDAY PARTY EVER!!!!!!

All of the Mad Scientist with Zelda ready for all of the experiments they will be doing.

Rachel bouncing some crazy bubbles in the bouncing bubble experiment.
We played pin the mustache on Albert Einstein.


Time for the mentos to EXPLODE in the Coke bottle.



Everyone enjoying their cookies in the party room. This was by far THE BEST BIRTHDAY PARTY EVER!!!!! right Aunt Kim?




Our 10th Wedding Anniversary




This year I decided to surprise Greg and have supper at home with just us two. I had our baby-sitter pick up the kids early and take them out for supper so we could have the night alone at home. I also had the baby-sitter have the kids make things out of aluminum foil for us. I guess the traditional gift for your 10th Anniversary is Tin or Aluminum so I had the kids make us something out of foil. Jacob made a skateboard with hearts on it and the initials P and G. Abbie made a baton - Rachel made a heart and Grant made a fire bolt. Those are some great gifts we will cherish forever.

Monday, August 23, 2010

Sunday Activities

It was Sand in the City downtown Iowa City this weekend. Here is one of the sand arts.
We decided to bike to the mall for lunch. Here we are on Rohret Rd.

Taking a break for a water break on the trail by the mall.


OH YES - almost home in the very hot sun.



Rachel didn't quite make it. She got way too hot and had to have Daddy come and pick her up with the van. Poor thing did such a good job of biking but the heat just got to her.




Saturday fun

Grant doing a doorbell ditch at the Fisher's - look at the speed on that kid.
Rachel had a class pool party on Saturday night. Here she is with Ava and Keira.

Grant have a good time at the pool.


Jacob and Abbie in the water sheild at the pool.




Rachel and Keira hanging out on Mr. Turtle.



Early Birthday parties at Oma and Pops

Here is Rachel her new Zoobles toys she got.
Pop, Rachel and Oma with her birthday gifts.


Jacob with Pop and Oma with his birthday $.


Jacob blowing out his birthday candles - all 13 of them.


Rachel blowing out all 8 of her creme puff candles.




Thursday, August 19, 2010

Last day of Summer Vacation Fun

The list we made to get done for our last day home on summer vacation.
Rachel doing some sand art outside to her craft for the day.

Having lunch at Applebee's with Grant, Abbie and Rachel.



All of the skateboards that were at my house to hang out.

More first day of school fun

Abbie with her teacher Mrs. Guthart.
Rachel and her teacher Mrs. Ferrel.

Grant with his Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Hubbard.


Got a quick photo of Grant hanging out in his classroom meeting some new friends.



First Day of School 2010

Once again I decorated for the kids so they got a surprise when they woke up this morning.
Jacob on his way to NWJH. His last year there.

Rachel, Grant and Abbie ready to walk to school for the first day of school.


Off they go..... On the way to school Rachel was telling Grant everything he needed know about Kindergarten. It was all recorded too. Can't wait to watch it when they are older.



I made a special dessert for supper tonight - a cookie cake in the shape of an apple.




Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Ice Cream Social 2010

Grant with his teacher Mrs. Hubbard.
Rachel hanging out with her friend Rylee.

Abbie with her friends Isabella and Madison at the Ice Cream Social.