Cub Scouts Swimming Party

The Cub Scouts had their winter swimmig party today at the Comfort Inn in Menomonie. Chad and I had a good time with boys as we enjoyed pizza and fun in the pool.

Chad was my photographer today, and I have to say, he did an excellent job taking pictures and catching us at "just the right time"! Enjoy the pictures of our pool fun....

It sure was nice spending the last five days with my boys....all three of them (well, four if you count Toby)!!! I could not have asked for a better holiday vacation. It is back to school, work and daycare for us tomorrow. Until the next holiday vacation ~~~~~~~ have a great week everyone!!

Holidazzle Parade

This was a our fifth year of going to the Holidazzle Parade here in Durand, and Carter's first year of walking in the parade. The Cub Scouts handed out hot cocoa packets in their holiday santa hats and shared a "Happy Holidays" with the crowd. Bradley had the best seat of all which was on the 4-wheeler. He had a hard time keeping up with big brother and a nice cub scout mom offered him a ride on the warm 4-wheeler. This mom had the right idea!

Bradley sees Dad in the crowd. Bradley is ready to join Dad.....

Carter had a fun time walking with the other cub scouts.

The boys patiently waited for the floats to throw out candy, but I think everyone was on a budget cut this year as they did not throw out any candy.

This picture tells it all........it is COLD!!! Let's go home! :-)

On Sunday, the cub scouts are off to an indoor swimming party at the Comfot Inn in Menomonie.

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours'. We had an exciting day on Thursday as we celebrated Thanksgiving with our families. We started out our day at The Dorwin's with Bill & LaNita's delicious annual Thanksgiving feast! It was great to see everyone! Thanks for a wonderful meal.

We then headed to Independence to the Klimek's for another yummy meal! We all met up at Grandpa Ed's house and the kids decorated Great-Grandpa's little trees for him.

Here is Abby getting a tree ready.... Carter working on a little tree for Great-Grandpa....

Even Bradley had a tree to decorate...

We caught the kids in action having a good time together...

The crazy Klimek's.....Jamie, Abby, Austin (behind Toby), Shana & Andrew...

The Klimee cousins with Grandpa Ed....Grandma Deb & Grandpa Ken....I could not pass up this picture. I think Abby took this picture of Shana????? Maybe they could share the story with us ?!?!?!?!??!

THANKS TO OUR FAMILIES FOR GOOD FOOD, GOOD FUN, AND MANY MEMORIES!!

Happy Birthday, Jamie

A "Happy Birthday" goes out to my favorite brother.....well, my only brother!! November 16 marks the day that Jamie turns 37! Uncle Jamie loving up baby Bradley. He has the touch with our boys...

The biggest Steelers fan that I know!! Uncle & Bradley...

Hope you have a great birthday. Happy Birthday Bro! We love you!!

Sunday School Singers

The kids from Sunday School sang in church today to "The Wiseman" song. They did a good job singing and doing the motions to the song.
Up front singing was Carter, Dylan & Ethan.
The cousins were all next to each other during their performance. Behind Carter, Dylan & Ethan was Hunter!

Here's a picture of the whole group, however, we had 6 kids gone from our Sunday school group, including Paige who was at home sick.

They all did a great job singing for us!

Carter loses his 1st tooth...

The excitement around our house this weekend involved Carter losing his first tooth.
Carter was a little down on Saturday as his tooth was hurting and starting to work its way out. I told him that it would be out in about a day or two, so we decided to do a before and after picture.
BEFORE....By Sunday evening, Carter's tooth was hanging by one thread (It was so GROSS). He asked me to pull it out, but I couldn't get myself to do it!!
He then asked Chad to do it. Chad's fingers were so big compared to Carter's little tooth that he couldn't get a good grip on it. He found a narrow plyers and it "slid" right out, as Chad said......I had to leave the room, of course! Carter is happy to announce that he finally lost his first tooth. We prepared the tooth for the tooth fairy, when I was taken off guard with tears from Carter. He was soooooooooooooo upset that he had to give his tooth to the tooth fairy. He calmed down knowing that he can keep his tooth as long as he wants and can give it to the tooth fairy when he is ready to. I am hoping it won't be too long as he is sleeping with his tooth tonight in a little special box. Oh, did I mention that we had to write the tooth fairy a letter in that he wanted to keep his tooth?!?
AFTER.....
Since Carter was getting pictures of his teeth, Bradley had to get a picture of his teeth, as well.......well, more like his tongue!!

Have a good week everyone!

Halloween

The boys were all dressed up for Halloween, ready to have some Halloween fun!
Here we have Bradley, the strong Knight; and Carter, Jango Fett, a Star Trooper from Star Wars. Our church had a Fall Carnival with fun and games for the kids. The boys thought it would be fun to dress up as a bible hero. Carter thought "Joshua the Warrior" was pretty cool, so the boys dressed as Warriors to the party.

Carter enjoyed the "Pin the nose on the Jack-o-Lantern". He wouldn't give up until he got the nose just right!

The boys also saw Hunter, Brett, Dane & Ethan at the party.

How many cotton balls can you scoop into the bowl while being blind-folded? It is harder than what it looks!! Funny to watch the kids try to do this one....

Bradley's turn...

Bradley had the...."I'm tired"....look....

One of Bradley's favorite friends showed up for the party. He was so excited to see Elizabeth that he took her hand and showed her all around the church.

We hope everybody had a safe and fun Halloween. Happy Halloween!!