Santa

So, back in the middle of November I took Devin up to the local photo studio for our yearly Santa photo. I thought maybe this year would be better than last year. While no such luck. He was crying and kicking and just plan wanted OUT. So, I have to admit that I even tried bribing him with McDonald's or a new toy that he wanted. Nothing worked, all he said was "No, thank you."

So, on Saturday we headed over to Albert Lea to finish a little shopping and Santa was at the Harley store and sure enough Devin went right up to him and got right up on that bike.

A little Merry Christmas Santa hat that this little boy wore all over the store and really wanted. He did not get that hat (I really did not want to pay the price) but we did find one at another store (more in our price range).

Happy Birthday

Two weeks ago Devin turned 4!!! Wow, the time does go by fast. For his birthday we took him to the party store and let him walk down the aisle and choose his own theme for his party. He want a Darth Vader theme birthday party. I took him with me to order his cake and he took the lady what he wanted on it. We had a very nice day spent with family and friends. Even my friend Pam and her husband Rob were able to come to his party. (They live in CO and were home for Thanksgiving).

The kids watching Devin open his presents.
Austin being silly and I think a little bored.

Dr. Devin in the house.

Devin and Chloe playing with the guns after everyone left.

Cookie time

This last weekend I started making cookies and of course I had a little helper on and off. Devin enjoys spreading peanut butter between crackers, putting them into the bowl of chocolate, putting M&Ms in the middle of another cookie.

I usually make enough right away to take to the hospitals that I have students at for clinical as a thank You. But I also leave some for us and then will make another batch for friends and family for Christmas.

First snow

Last weekend we had the first snow of the season. It was not too bad out and we got a good amount of snow, around 4". The boys went out to clean off the driveway at least once on Saturday.

Devin need to use the big shovel instead of his little red one. Dad had to use the little kid one.
Once they were done shoveling it was time for a little computer time for both of them.

Bathtime Fun

Tonight at bathtime we tried alittle something different. I put shaving cream in a muffin tin and added food coloring and Devin was able to paint in the tub. He loved it and had a blast painting.

halloween 2011

So, I am way behind in updating, but here is a few from tonights trick-or-treating. I will hopefully update from the last few months soon.

This Saturday

So coming up on Saturday August 20th, myself and a friend of mine having been working hard all summer for this day. We have been putting together a Kids Fun Triathlon!!!!! It will take part at Putnam Park in Blue Earth with the Race starting at 9am. It is for kids ages 5-14.

We have raised a lot more money then we thought that we would be able for our first year and this is something we want to do every year. I really hope that we have a good turn out for the event. When I see kids on the street they tell me that they plan on doing the triathlon. And that makes me smile! All of our proceeds are going to the BEA Foundation; which will turn go back to the kids whether it is with new classroom gadgets/ learning tools or some new fitness stuff.

I will hopefully have some pictures to post after the event!