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Rainbow Bobby

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Before I leave the topic of the holidays (it's only late January!), I wanted to mention Rainbow Bobby and the fun the kids had with him anticipating Christmas.  Charlie was so into Rainbow Bobby this year and it was precious! I wish I could have more photos of the look on his face when he found Rainbow Bobby each morning and how excitedly he would describe our elf's latest perch and the antics he was up to!  They got a big kick of Rainbow Bobby toilet papering the bathroom the night they made a huge mess in their own bathroom squirting toothpaste EVERYWHERE. Sarah Graves saw these mini trees in a restaurant and fell in love. Rainbow Bobby was kind enough to bring her one of her own. For his last night with ys, Rainbow Bobby got together with his friends and had a marshmallow roast around Barbie's campfire. He really is a fun addition to our house! Charlie was very careful not to touch Rainbow Bobby and it paid off because Rainbow Bobby never lo

More Holiday in the Park

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We went to Holiday in the Park the day after Christmas and it was crazy crowded! So, the day after New Year's we decided to go back one more time before Six Flags closed until spring. The weather had turned cold, but it was not crowded at all! I don't mind bundling up if it means I don't have to stand in line! Poor Char went from sitting up wearing his sunglasses to out cold on the walk in from the parking lot! I love how he proudly wore his sunglasses upside down! Sissy loves to ride the tilt-a-whirl ride called Harley Quinn and it is right next to Mindbender which is a moderate roller coaster that does have loops. We knew she was tall enough for Mindbender, but she has always been too nervous to try it. Finally, she decided to give it a try and this is the happy and proud face afterward! Yay! She is going to be a roller coaster girl! The kids love to ride the baby roller coaster, Canyon Blaster, but the line for it is always kind of long. Here siste

Holiday Artwork

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The kids brought home some great pieces of holiday artwork. Sissy and I both love this poinsettia painting. His snowy picture. My buddy's sweet handprints.

2016

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Our 2016 got off to a great start! I headed out early to do some shopping with mom while Aaron and the kids hung out. It was a treat to shop with just mom and afterward we had a lovely, grownup lunch together. Definitely a great way to start a new year! We went to Lovie and Pops' for the traditional new year's meal with cabbage and black eyed peas. Afterwards the kids enjoyed some games of memory with Lovie and Pops. Our 2016 was off to a great start!

Happy New Year!

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Poor Charlie caught the yucky virus going around that left him with a high fever, blisters on his body, and feeling miserable. He was quite pitiful for about a week. By New Years' Eve he was fever free, but the blisters were so bothersome for him. He just didn't feel too good, so we decided to have a house party at Lovie and Pops' with Nay and Olivia there too! It turned out to be a pretty fun evening! Our dinner consisted of each person picking a favorite dish from a restaurant and we either ordered it or picked it up. We had pizza, buffalo wings, biscuits, Chinese dumplings, and chicken tenders. It turned out to be a fun meal! I wanted something for us to do besides watch TV until midnight. Especially since I get sleepy and have a hard time staying awake once I sit down. Jeanne' had the idea for a scavenger hunt and I liked it so Aaron and I set about creating a clue for an activity the kids could do each hour. I thought I could easily go on Pinterest and u

Christmas Day

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After we had a chance to celebrate Christmas and open presents at our house, we headed over to Lovie and Pops' house to celebrate with all of them. The kids were quite happy to continue the present opening marathon. This dinosaur toy was by far Charlie's favorite thing he opened that afternoon.  Sissy was excited for all her toys, including this mega Play Doh set! Livy was sick with a virus and not feeling very well, but she managed to enjoy some of her birthday. Nay found this super cool toy for Charlie called a Spiny. Pieces are connected on to it and you watch them spin around. All the kids really liked to watch it. Dad smoked a turkey that was delicious. Our Christmas dinner also included dirty rice, pork roast, and rice and gravy. It was delicious! Livy loves her Uncle Aaron! Jeanne' bought Dad a gag box that looked like it was a coffee pot for the shower! It was funny to see his expression as he unwrapped it. Sissy loves h