Tuesday, December 1, 2009

I am thankful for happy children...

what more can I ask? Enjoy the pictures this time!

James LOVES animals, especially his pal, Koya


Alex, enjoying every last bit of that frosting!!!!


Ellie enjoying the frosting, and leaving the cookie



Glenn, just enjoying frosting with Grandma and Grandpa D!




Ellie loves to be our little princess... even if the crown is upside down :-)


The kids LOVED Thanksgiving dinner... all the way from the cooking stages...to the activities in between food prep and courses....


to the yummy pie at the end!


Mmmmmmmmm.... Gooooooooood! Pumpkin pie from fresh pumpkin, and Pecan Pie from Todd... and if you've had his pie before, I don't need to say anything else!





The Dye's cleaned house in a karate tournament



Both received 1st place in sparring

Here's a video of their team performance together... 3rd place... Glenn did a great job going into stealth mode to catch up to James!







James was ecstatic to participate in the local school Science Fair Project: From start to finish, he knew exactly what he wanted! Such a rock hound!




And Glenn, being the younger brother... of course, wanted to follow in his brother's footsteps! He wanted to learn about teeth! Guess that doesn't surprise me, coming from my child who loves food! They loved participating, but I think the Fair at the end, where they got to run around and play with their friends, was the highlight :-)



All I can say, is that she obviously knows something that I don't!



So happy, just to sit and color together! I LOVE those moments! Look at their faces... pure happiness!



Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I love this time of year when I stop and think of all the many blessings that I have in my life. And although kids are high on my list... happier kids are even higher :-)

4 comments:

The Busy Beez said...

Congratulations to the boys! Good on ya! And you never know, I have heard of younger brothers being taller. . .Oh, and I think Ellie just knows she is the cutest girl ever.

D.B. said...

Nice pics

Amy said...

Oh! Your kids are just darling! It looks like you all are doing so well. I'm glad to see what you're up to. Is Koya a Koya No2? Beautiful dog! Have a terrific December!

Kristi Barnes said...

I can't believe how grown up your kids have gotten in the last year. Ellie is such a doll, I have always loved that cute little face. Your kids are happy because you are SO amazing! Truly you inspire me, and I often tell people about this great woman who was the best nursery leader ever, from my home ward in Oregon. You truly are inspiring...and I miss visiting with you.