Hoe Down

Makena's school held a Hoe Down last night and we had a blast!! Makena really wanted to dress as a cowgirl but I didn't have the boots or hat to fully dress her up, so my brain went to work and I remembered I hadn't packed away a pair of Tanners old overalls that don't fit anymore and knew that they would be perfect! We did her hair up in pigtails and I used some of my brown eyeliner to give her some freckles. She was so excited about this and was just as giddy as ever. They had games and a live band, at the end they all sang the songs they have been learning as well as performed a square dance. I took tons of pictures so enjoy!!

Hillbilly Makena!! (its been cold here and i wanted to get a pic of her real fast before jumping in the van)

Tanner wanted to get in on the picture as well.

They had this really cool bathtub set up so I had the kids get in so I could take there pic!

They had 8 different stations set up so that the kid could play games. They had pin the tail on the cow, makena almost hit the x, The bathtub picture, a duck pond, beanbag toss, sack races, story telling, fish pond, and find the needle in the haystack.

Makena pinning the tail on the cow!

Another pic in the tub this time with "bubbles" surrounding her

A picture of the band that was there playing. The Welch Mountain Boys is their name.

The story telling station! Makenas face just says it all

After we went to the stations we met back up with dad and Tanner and the kids did some dancin' and enjoying some snacks.

Makena and Tanner with some friends from Church

Makena and S. dancing with Mr. Stricker (the principle). This wasn't the first time I saw him grab a few of the students and dance with them.

Makena sitting in her group singing their songs they have learned during music. After they were done singing they had them all turn so the parents could get some pictures of there children, Makena was excited and wanted to make sure I knew where she was.

Getting ready for the square dance
Square dancing away!! She was so good and listened to Mr. Stricker calling out the next part, and at one point she was dragging her partner around so he would be in the right spot LOL






Makena's version of Bowing to her partner, she is such a character.


This is Bacon, and she was the proud winner of a few kisses at the end of the night. They had a fundraiser as well, and had 3 different jars set up so the students could put money in and who ever got the most money would have to kiss the pig. They had the principle Mr Stricker, Mr, Minor and Mr. Camp. In the end they all won and all had the pleasure of kiss miss Bacon.


Makena and Bacon in the background.


Mr. Stricker and Bacon!

Mr. Minor and Bacon

Mr. Camp and Bacon!

We had a blast and am looking forward to Spring Break now!!

Hide and Seek or sleeping?

Tanner was leaning on the laundry basket and for while I thought he was just playing with his V-motion remote but then after looking carefully he was sound asleep. This kid will sleep in the oddest places and none of them ever look comfortable.

As I was heading to bed one night I found them like this.

Lacie's kids!!

Time for change

I figured I have had that background for sometime now. Its starting to be spring here and many of the trees have started to bloom!!! The daffodils are out and looking very lovely. I figured this was cute and it might change again soon but who knows.!! Happy Spring everyone!! (yes i know its not officially spring yet but it has started here in OK)

Valentines party!

We had a great Valentines day!! I guess the last year or so the Elem school has put on a Sweethearts ball for the kids to attend, but this year decided no to do it and to do something else instead. So my friend decided to do one for the kids. We got all dressed up and went to dance, play with toys, and just enjoy each others company. Makena told me on many occasions that this was the "BESTEST DAY EVER!!" and I have to totally agree with her. There were 5 girls and 2 boys, but they all had such a great time that I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.

I love this picture of Tanner, Its all blurry around him but he is clear

Makena posing
She is such a sweet child!!

He is such a ham, he didn't want to stand still long enough for me to get a picture of him

Waiting for the other girls to show up, they danced and danced

I love these next 2 pictures, I was taking a picture of Tanner and didn't notice the girls dancing in the background till i put them on the computer

Makena's face is priceless in this picture.

I love how these pictures turned out!

such a free spirit!

A few of the moms dancing with the kids, I think we had just as much fun laughing, dancing, and enjoying other mom company.

I wish I could say that he was kissing me but he was trying to get away from me, LOL

She had such a fun time
The girls!!!

The girls and the lonely 2 boys LOL,

Tanners Face says it all, he was not happy with us taking pictures, he wanted to be up and running

Or taking pictures with us LOL,

Just having fun
Girls with attitude LOL
They are all good friends!

Me and my wonderful children!!

Then it was time to some of the energy out, They all jumped and ran and played outside.

2009 Goal!

I have seen many friends last year set this goal for themselves, and so this year I have taken it upon myself to set this goal. I am going to try and read 10,000 pages this year. I love to read and I know it should be an easy thing to accomplish. I am going to try and keep my blog up to date and try and keep a picture of the book that I am currently reading on the sidebar of my blog. So we shall see how this goes!!