Monopoly

Oh, it was a takedown. Los Padres vs. Los Ninos. We wiped them out…and then sent them to bed to cry!

Thornton's

Our little village is buzzing with new and exciting activity.  Thornton's has arrived.  Yep.  Their Grand Opening was this week.  We waited patiently for so long and put the opening date on our mental calendars. After being open for only three hours, the Button clan (minus Dad) burst through the doors and filled up our cups with hot chocolate and soda.  To our grand delight, it was all free!  In a state of complete excitement, Garett proclaimed, "Oh, Dad should have taken off for this!"

Yes.  Kevin.  Why were you working when you could have been at Thornton's Grand Opening to receive your free hot chocolate?

Forgotten Picture

A forgotten picture I just discovered. Taken in October.

Father and Son Outing

Halloween Pictures…Even if it is December!

Better late than never to post Halloween pictures, right?

Ironman, Jasmine, Soldier and Cavewoman

My Little Bear at Pack Meeting

Go Big Blue

Loyal Are We

We are equal opportunity fans… Go Big Blue and Bear Down, Chicago Bears!

Go Big Blue Two!

Go Big Blue!

Two Can Play That Game

Kevin decided to get into the action.  He decided to be "Tate".  Tate, having to retaliate a bit more,  decided to become "Dad".  Yes.  I had lots of clothes to fold and put away after it was all said and done!

Tate... as Mom

Tate decided to mock me by going to my closet and getting dressed up like me.  

The Joy of Reading

She's discovered it.  Even in the car!

Serious Fans

Dad scored 3 tickets for the men to attend a UK basketball game this week.  Tate found a marker.  Garett got marked. 

Tough Girl

This linebacker will absolutely stop you in your tracks!

Puppy Love

We had a special visitor for a couple days.  Teddy, our furry neighbor, came over while his family was out of town.  Marissa was smitten!!

Smoochie

Garett's goal in life has been to see how creative he can get with delivering as many smooches as possible to his mama.  Here is one of the many ways he goes about placing a big wet one on my cheek.  

Asleep

Fell asleep just outside the classroom on the floor. Is he fooling me?

Pink Bike Bandit

Garett's Assignments for the Week

This is a sample of the assignments Garett has for Tues-Thu. Friday got cut off. Math and Piano are not listed on this sheet. 

Marissa and Lauren

English Tea Party

Dad brought us shortbread from England and we decided to have a tea party in the yard. 

Reading

My Little Swimmer

Marissa has been taking swim lessons for a few years. She is becoming quite a good little swimmer.

A Shave

And who, pray tell, is this young man who is about to have his first shave? Yes. The young man of the manor is of a jolly ol' age which necessitates a clean shaven face. 

A Happy Lad is He!

Pierced Ears

 This was the big day. Turning 8. Getting ears pierced. A rite of passage. She didn't even flinch. She is a brave little girl. Anything for beauty, right?

Birthday Haircut

Marissa gets her haircut every year on her birthday. Here is her 8th Birthday Haircut. This year we spiced it up a little and went with bangs. The first time ever!

Bang! She got bangs!

Marissa's 8th Birthday Party

We had Marissa's party at the stable where she rides. She was so happy to show her friends her true passion- horses!

Nonmaterial Resources

Marissa has been learning about material vs. nonmaterial resources.  Tonight, after Tate passed gas at the dinner table, Marissa announced that that was definitely a nonmaterial resource.  Then, we had the discussion about renewable vs. nonrenewable resources.  Unfortunately, his gas is a renewable.

It reminded me of a time that we were in the car and the kids kept barking at us that they had to go to the bathroom.  We told them they weren't allowed to keep saying that they needed to go to the bathroom; we would stop at the closest rest stop we found.

When they couldn't stand it anymore, they started saying,  "Is there a rest stop close?  We have to go 16th letter of the alphabet!"

Pennsylvania

After school today, Marissa and I had a couple errands to run before I took her to her swimming class.  We were in a hurry and had only about one hour.   I said, "We have to eat lunch.  We need to get groceries.  And I want to take dinner to a lady who is recovering from surgery."  I explained that the lady had gone to Pennsylvania to have the surgery and now she was at home healing.  Marissa got a very confused look on her face.  She said, "So how long is it going to take to get to Pennsylvania and back?"  She was a little worried she wouldn't make it back in time for her swim lesson!

Loins

I called Garett down to finish up some school work.  He had been in the middle of playing a game upstairs with Tate and Marissa.  When he was acting like he was in such a hurry, I said, "Why are you in such a hurry?" He responded, "They are up there playing and missing my loins."  I should have asked if he knew what "loins" were.  

Marissa and Tana

Marissa and Tana