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Monday, March 25, 2013
Dentist appointment
This last week Eleanor had her first dentist appointment and it went great! Hudsen loves going to the dentist and it looks like E is going to like going as well. It helps that the dentist the kids go to is very nice and there is a slide and they get a toy afterwards :)
Monday, February 25, 2013
Valentine's day
This Valentine's day the Hummel family had a lot of fun dancing and telling how much we loved each other. The kids and Mom put together a Valentine's dance party while Dad was at work. It was fun to dance around and just be silly.
Charley received a special Valentine kiss from Eleanor :)
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Pictures of January
Pictures of the kids throughout the month of January from movie Friday, playing Yahtzee, building a snowman and dining at Peppers in Cedar Falls. We had a fun filled January!
Hudsen's Words of Wisdom
2013 has already been filled with some great memories with the kids. Below are some of the moments I can remember where Hudsen made me laugh a little harder than normal. Eleanor loves to laugh at her brother and he eats it up.
While reading Pocahontas to the kids, I read the part that said "John Smith told Pocahontas that you are the most beautiful thing I have ever seen." From the kitchen Jarren says "that is what I told your mom when I first met her." Hudsen looks up and says to Dad "are you lying dad?" Can't get anything past him these days.
Hudsen now has an office in his room. He has 2 chairs, one for him and one for his assistant Eleanor. One morning while we were in the bathroom getting ready for school, Hudsen asked Eleanor to lift the toilet seat up for him. I told him he can do that by himself, to which he replied "but she is my assistant"
While dropping off at school Hudsen's teacher told me that he had just said to her with the sound of the weight of the world on his shoulders "today is going to be a long day" To which she replied "oh because we won't be able to go outside today." He said "no I forgot my backpack." His backpack was on his back :)
While reading Pocahontas to the kids, I read the part that said "John Smith told Pocahontas that you are the most beautiful thing I have ever seen." From the kitchen Jarren says "that is what I told your mom when I first met her." Hudsen looks up and says to Dad "are you lying dad?" Can't get anything past him these days.
Hudsen now has an office in his room. He has 2 chairs, one for him and one for his assistant Eleanor. One morning while we were in the bathroom getting ready for school, Hudsen asked Eleanor to lift the toilet seat up for him. I told him he can do that by himself, to which he replied "but she is my assistant"
While dropping off at school Hudsen's teacher told me that he had just said to her with the sound of the weight of the world on his shoulders "today is going to be a long day" To which she replied "oh because we won't be able to go outside today." He said "no I forgot my backpack." His backpack was on his back :)
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
2012 wrap up
2013 is here and it has great promises to be an excellent year! We have a big wedding in June where the kids will be a ring bear and flower girl for Jeff and Lina. Jarren turns 30 in July and I follow in August by turning 30 myself. I can't look ahead to 2013 without taking a moment to reflect back on 2012.
Eleanor had a great year of growing and learning. In August Eleanor joined her brother at Generation Next. She has thrived at Gen Next and amazes us with the knowledge she has. She continues to sleep through the night with a bed time of 6:30 and waking up about 6. She is a quiet mischievous child who is fine entertaining herself or playing in a big group with others. She loves to dance and is always watching everything her brother does. Eleanor loves her puppy and B and also loves to blow kisses and gives hugs.
Hudsen had a great year as well. This year he was a junior at Generation Next. He impressed his teachers with his drawing and cutting skills and even helps other kids in his class with their arts and crafts. He also did flag football (spring and fall session) and blast ball this year. Both he loved to go to and still asks about every other day when they start back up. He is a great big brother who does a great job of sharing for the most part. He has a bed time of 7:15 and does a good job of just heading to bed with no complaints. Hudsen has a big heart and likes to have everyone included. He is a great little boy!
Jarren started a new job at DMU in 2012. It has been a great switch from public accounting! He even plays basketball on an intermueral league with some other staff members. Also in 2012 Jarren ran his first half marathon. He finished the Des Moines half and the kids and I were at the finish line to let him know how proud of him we were.
In 2012 I was able to start working part time. In April, I started working 7-12 and spending the afternoon with the kids. I am SO lucky to be able to do this and have those memories with the kids. In June I ran Dam to Dam for the second time.
Our lives are so full with joy and blessings that sometimes I just need to take a step back and thank God for everything we have.
And now because they are fun to look back on, here are the New Years resolutions:
Jarren-complete a half marathon
Jen-finish reading The Story
Hudsen-clean room and play a lot
Eleanor-dance and play a lot
Eleanor had a great year of growing and learning. In August Eleanor joined her brother at Generation Next. She has thrived at Gen Next and amazes us with the knowledge she has. She continues to sleep through the night with a bed time of 6:30 and waking up about 6. She is a quiet mischievous child who is fine entertaining herself or playing in a big group with others. She loves to dance and is always watching everything her brother does. Eleanor loves her puppy and B and also loves to blow kisses and gives hugs.
Hudsen had a great year as well. This year he was a junior at Generation Next. He impressed his teachers with his drawing and cutting skills and even helps other kids in his class with their arts and crafts. He also did flag football (spring and fall session) and blast ball this year. Both he loved to go to and still asks about every other day when they start back up. He is a great big brother who does a great job of sharing for the most part. He has a bed time of 7:15 and does a good job of just heading to bed with no complaints. Hudsen has a big heart and likes to have everyone included. He is a great little boy!
Jarren started a new job at DMU in 2012. It has been a great switch from public accounting! He even plays basketball on an intermueral league with some other staff members. Also in 2012 Jarren ran his first half marathon. He finished the Des Moines half and the kids and I were at the finish line to let him know how proud of him we were.
In 2012 I was able to start working part time. In April, I started working 7-12 and spending the afternoon with the kids. I am SO lucky to be able to do this and have those memories with the kids. In June I ran Dam to Dam for the second time.
Our lives are so full with joy and blessings that sometimes I just need to take a step back and thank God for everything we have.
And now because they are fun to look back on, here are the New Years resolutions:
Jarren-complete a half marathon
Jen-finish reading The Story
Hudsen-clean room and play a lot
Eleanor-dance and play a lot
Christmas with the Grandparents
On December 15th we celebrated Christmas with the Hummel family in Cedar Falls. Seeing all the cousins together opening presents was SO much fun! They all have such a good time together and truly enjoy each other. Below are a few pictures from the day.
Every year Uncle Jarren (or Dad :) reads a story to the kids. They all sat still the whole time while he was reading. We were all very impressed!
Grandpa Dave with Eleanor and Isabella.
The cousins with Grandma Kim and Grandpa Dave in their new pjs!
The cousins with GG
Our family picture at the Hummel Christmas
On the 23rd we headed to the farm to celebrate Christmas with Grandma Pat, Grandpa Gary, Uncle Jeff and Aunt Lina. The kids were so excited about opening gifts and seeing everyone. My cousin Joe road home with us and also joined in on some car dancing on the way home. Jeff and Lina had to head back after opening gifts but we were able to spend a few days and celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas day with Grandpa and Grandma. The days went by so fast and were so fun.
The kids getting ready to start opening their gifts and Grandma Pat's and Grandpa Gary's.
Uncle Jeff and Aunt Lina giving Eleanor kisses after opening gifts.
Eleanor fits right in with the snowman family :)
On Christmas day we went to the Tindall family Christmas. Every year the Christmas is held at the Catholic Church and then we go to Nancy's afterwards. But not before the dishes are done :) This is the first year that Hudsen helped with the dishes and Mom could hang up her towel :)
Dad and Hudsen both wearing their new ISU shirts and relaxing on the farm.
Celebrating Christmas with family is always a special time. We feel so blessed to have so many people in our life that we get to spend this special time with and love that our kids have so many people that love them. As our kids grow we will continue to help them grow in their faith and understand the true meaning of Christmas and why this day is such a special day to all of us.
Every year Uncle Jarren (or Dad :) reads a story to the kids. They all sat still the whole time while he was reading. We were all very impressed!
Grandpa Dave with Eleanor and Isabella.
The cousins with Grandma Kim and Grandpa Dave in their new pjs!
The cousins with GG
Our family picture at the Hummel Christmas
On the 23rd we headed to the farm to celebrate Christmas with Grandma Pat, Grandpa Gary, Uncle Jeff and Aunt Lina. The kids were so excited about opening gifts and seeing everyone. My cousin Joe road home with us and also joined in on some car dancing on the way home. Jeff and Lina had to head back after opening gifts but we were able to spend a few days and celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas day with Grandpa and Grandma. The days went by so fast and were so fun.
The kids getting ready to start opening their gifts and Grandma Pat's and Grandpa Gary's.
Uncle Jeff and Aunt Lina giving Eleanor kisses after opening gifts.
Eleanor fits right in with the snowman family :)
On Christmas day we went to the Tindall family Christmas. Every year the Christmas is held at the Catholic Church and then we go to Nancy's afterwards. But not before the dishes are done :) This is the first year that Hudsen helped with the dishes and Mom could hang up her towel :)
Dad and Hudsen both wearing their new ISU shirts and relaxing on the farm.
Celebrating Christmas with family is always a special time. We feel so blessed to have so many people in our life that we get to spend this special time with and love that our kids have so many people that love them. As our kids grow we will continue to help them grow in their faith and understand the true meaning of Christmas and why this day is such a special day to all of us.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Our Christmas
This year for Christmas we celebrated with just our family on the 22nd. The kids were so excited about opening their gifts from Mom and Dad. Hudsen got a pair of ISU basketball shorts, a baseball glove and a chunington train set. Eleanor got some clothes from the Gap, a softball glove (lefthanded)and a kitchen. They both tore into their gifts and had huge smiles on their faces. After opening gifts we went to Christmas Eve service at Hope. It was beautiful and a great experience as a family.
The kids had some fun with the Santa hat.
The kids had some fun with the Santa hat.
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