Monday, September 26, 2011

Grandma Hurst


The other day I was reading my mom's Book of Lectures when I ran across the family history section in the back. It contained, among other things, an interview of my Grandma Hurst. I loved it. It made me laugh. I even cried. It sounded just like Grandma. It made me miss my grandma like crazy. Thought I'd share a part.

Do you play an intrument?
Grandma: Well yes, glad you asked. I recently perfected it. My automatic, instamatic, dramatic bed. Our new bed is so large, Grandpa and I call it our winter playground.

Do you and Grandpa play games?
Grandma: Yes, Hide-n-Seek. At night, Grandpa takes off his glasses, and he can't see well. He takes out his hearing aid, and he can't hear very well. He lost his sense of smell a long time ago, so he can't smell me. He can only find me if he stumbles across me. When Grandpa hides, I just go take a nap and eventually he comes out of hiding.

Does Grandpa like that?
He forgets he's playing a game. He doesn't remember why he's hiding, but he gets even. He puts the dishes away, and he hides my dishes, my pots and pans, and my utensils, and I search for them for weeks before I come across them again.


Miss you, Grandma. Hope you're still laughing in heaven!

Friday, September 23, 2011

pajamas


I wish this picture did it justice...

We have transitioned from summer PJs to winter PJs at our house. My kids have resisted. However, it gets cold at night and they are horrible at keeping blankets on, so I pulled out my Mom Card and put the kabosh on summer PJs. The above picture shows Halle's coping mechanism. She'll put on the warm PJs as long as her summer PJs are on top. In the picture, she paired a Minnie PJ shirt with lime green pants. Every night is a new ensemble. I think tonight was footed pajamas, a princess nightgown, and shorts.

Well, at least I know she's warm...

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

5!


For the past couple weeks, I have been trying to convince Zach to stay 4. Honestly, it made me a little teary-eyed to think of Zach growing up. It didn't work. Zach was as excited as ever to turn 5. In fact, now that his birthday has passed, Zach is already counting down until he is 6.

One of my most favorite things about Zach is that he laughs hard and loud when watching movies. Watching Despicable Me with him is hilarious. I dare you to watch it with him and keep a straight face. His happiness is infectious.

Zach's actual birthday consisted of waffles for breakfast, peanut butter sandwiches for lunch, and macaroni & cheese for dinner - a totally gourmet spread. He brought cupcakes to preschool and we had our annual Movie on the Lawn.

On Saturday, Zach had his party!! It was such a big day, I even weeded my yard. The party was robot-themed.

Each kid got a robot mask.
And of course, no robot party is complete without a Robot Freeze Dance. Brandon was in charge of the music in which Mr. Roboto played a heavy role. I was pretty impressed with the robot moves.
We had a little robot laser shooting in which the kids shot a robot with marshmallows. The kids loved this! Halle enjoyed picking the used marshmallows off the ground and eating them.
The robot pinata we named Wall-E (I know, we're not very creative with names).
Patiently waiting for candy from Wall-E.
Zach opening presents.
The robot group!!
Blowing out the candles on his birthday cake - to another wonderful year! Don't you love how Zach's two buddies are helping with the blowing!?!
Oh man, how I love this kid!