The Wright Family

Thursday, March 29, 2012

It's that time of year again

The weather is nice. The kids are ready to play outside. The temperatures have been mild in the mornings and the kids can't help but hop on their bikes and start riding them around the driveway and into the garage all while in their pajamas. They've got a make-shift race track they've created. Their track includes lanes and a pit area.

Yay for nice weather!

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Random

Busy. On the go. Frustrated. Travel. Sun. Rain. Sick. Go. Go. Go. Laundry. Sticky floors. Kisses. Loves. Pack. Unpack. Sun. Warm weather. Playing outside…. need I go on? Just a few things that come to mind to describe things in my life lately. Just when I think I'm all caught up I get smacked in the face with something else. Some things are good, some are not. Pretty sure my life is still about surviving on the average day. Don't get me wrong overall, things have been good. My complaints are about nothing that's meaningful or even noteworthy. But, those of you who know me well, know I need to complain about something. I try to stay positive and as I truly reflect on things I always know how truly blessed I am. (I'm a little spoiled, too.)

I have been out of town a lot (for me). The kids have a rather active schedule. Things are picking up now that the soccer season has arrived. With all this I have been sick for more than 8 weeks. This is where my frustration comes from. I'm tired of being sick and tired. I'm thinking I'm getting better, but still not "healthy."

Here's a few random photos of "life" from the past month.

This last photo pretty sums up how I feel. It can be read so many different ways. I love it!

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Stars of the Week

Once again the time has gotten away from me, but I have not forgotten the special weeks in preschool for Isaac and Stella. Both got be be the coveted Star of the Week in January/February. This is a special time for the kids. A true honor.

Isaac was chosen to be the Star first. Being Star of the Week means you get to bring Buddy the bunny home over the weekend. Buddy gets to do everything with the child. Buddy brings a couple books with him, a DVD and a blanket. The student who is the Star of the Week gets to be classroom helper, brings treats to share with the class and in our case had me read their favorite book to the class. Isaac chose to have his Hallmark interactive "Watson" book read to the class. Both Watson the raccoon and I read the book. The best part of being Star of the Week is that the student gets to bring show-n-tell during the week. A pretty big deal in a kid's life. Isaac brought his "Puppy" named Archie one day and his Hess truck the other day. His snack was graham crackers with decorative frosting on top. Isaac LOVES graham crackers!

Parents are asked to write a summary of how you spent the weekend with Buddy.

Buddy’s Weekend with Isaac

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Buddy got to come home with Isaac. Isaac was thrilled that he was chosen to be Star of the Week and that Buddy got to come to our house. We read the books that came home with Buddy right away. Buddy got to go to Isaac’s older brothers’ basketball practice Thursday night. Isaac, Stella and Buddy ran and played together during the practice.

Friday, January 13, 2012

Buddy and Isaac played in the morning. Isaac built Buddy a little house to play in. Later that morning Isaac had to leave Buddy behind while he went to Sack Lunch. Buddy napped while Isaac was gone, but was ready to play when he got home. They raced cars and played with blocks and read books.

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Buddy was excited to go to Isaac’s older brothers’ basketball game. Isaac and Buddy cheered Carson and Owen on to victory. Buddy was a very good bunny while watching the game. Buddy and the kids came home to play and watch football.

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Buddy went to church with our family. We all went to the doughnut shop after church. We learned Buddy likes doughnuts with chocolate and sprinkles. He especially likes sprinkles. Later that afternoon Isaac had a friend visiting from Nebraska over to play. Buddy had a great time running around and playing with all the kids.

Monday, January 16, 2012

Buddy was a tired little thing! He napped while Isaac and Stella were at gymnastics. He played outside with Isaac and his siblings later in the day. It was a beautiful day to play outside. Buddy played a little hide and go seek. He found some really good hiding places.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Isaac and Buddy enjoyed their last day together. They played with puzzles and watched the DVD that came in Buddy’s bag.

We loved having Buddy at our house! All the kids loved having him stay the weekend with us. Buddy was very good during his stay. He got to sleep with Isaac at night in Isaac’s and Stella’s bedroom. Buddy liked the tree in their room and the little house the kids made for him. Thank you for coming to our house, Buddy!

Stella chose her Hallmark interactive book to have read to the class, too. Abigale the bunny and I read about the missing purse to the students. Stella treated her classmates to M&M cookies with flowers decorated in icing on top. She brought "Baby" her seahorse and her teddy bear for show-n-tell.

Buddy’s Weekend with Stella

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Buddy got to go to Stella’s older brothers’ basketball game. This was the second game he’s watched the boys play. We got to the game early so Buddy and Stella got to play on the basketball court for a while before everyone else showed up.

Friday, January 27, 2012

The morning was spent reading books and playing. Buddy chose to take a nap while Stella (and Isaac) went to Sack Lunch. Buddy played with Stella and Isaac when they came home. All watched Peppa Pig together later that afternoon.

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Buddy found himself playing with Stella and her brothers most of the day. Buddy and “Baby,” Stella’s sea horse, got along very well. They even found themselves hanging out while Stella went to the Kid Zone at the Y.

Sunday, January 29, 2012

The family drove Daddy to the airport so Daddy could go on his business trip to Florida. Buddy loved seeing all the jets! He couldn’t believe how big some of them were. Later in the day the kids and Buddy watched the movie Astro Boy. Stella’s grandma, “Gee Gee,” came to visit from Nebraska. Stella took Buddy to her cousins’ house to play and spend time with Gee Gee.

Monday, January 30, 2012

Buddy watched Stella and Isaac do gymnastics. He observed with Stella’s mom and Gee Gee. Buddy loved watching the kids jump in the pit and do front rolls. After picking Carson and Owen up from school Mom surprised everyone by taking them to meet “Buckets” Blakes, a Harlem Globetrotter. Buddy and the kids got autographs and their picture taken with “Buckets.”

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Stella and Buddy had a nice morning together. They played outside on the swing set and dug for dinosaur bones in the back yard.

The family loved spending another weekend with Buddy. Just like last time, he was very good during his stay. Buddy and Baby slept with Stella every night in Stella’s and Isaac’s bedroom. Thank you for coming back to our house, Buddy! We are going to miss you.

Friday, January 20, 2012

Play, Dance, and Watch Daddy's Car Get Towed

I haven't been very good at taking pictures lately. Though, I have been trying to take more videos of the kids. I want to remember our everyday lives. I want to always remember what their voices sound like.

Anyway, here's a glimpse of how life is at our house. I almost hate to write this, but the kids have been getting along so well lately. They play so nicely and creatively together. Don't get me wrong. A fight may break out, but they are few and far between.

The car rug is back in the rotation. It's been providing lots of fun and entertainment for all the kids. Stella and Isaac are especially loving it.

The twin bond between Stella and Isaac is extremely strong. They are besties!

Some things never change. Any activity outside our window always draws a crowd. On this particular day the tow truck came to our house to tow Daddy's car to the shop. (Extremely dead battery.) The tow truck guy told me he felt like a celebrity with all the kids watching his every move. It doesn't get much better than watching a car get loaded on a big truck!

It is not uncommon to find Owen with his pants like this. (That is when he has pajama pants on.) He is our blanket bandit! He loves blankets and anything that might feel like a blanket. Well, these green pajama pants are fuzzy like a blanket and a bit big on him. So, what does he do? Pulls the pants up to his shoulders and warms up. He even had Carson doing it with him the other night.

PS These two are still the best of friends.

Last week all four kids put their slippers on (no matching necessary) and decided to have a pants optional freeze-frame dance party. Music would play then when it would stop they would freeze. The music would play and they could get their groove on again. The kids made this seem like it was the best thing they'd done in ages! It was great to watch.

Times like these are the best!

Monday, January 9, 2012

1.2.12

We now have one boy and one girl in our family who are FOUR!

We only had a small celebration on Stella's and Isaac's special day. We will be celebrating their birthday in a more festive manner at a later date. One in which they will appreciate their presents a little more. A day a little further away from Christmas. (A day where their mother won't be so crazy and stressed from all that Christmas brought.)

Carson and Owen were the first to wake. I think they were as excited that it was Stella's and Isaac's birthday as the birthday kids were. Stella and Isaac woke up happy to the house decorated and their birthday table full of gifts. They are so excited to be four years old.

We did things a little backwards this morning. We first sang 'Happy Birthday' and opened gifts, then we decided to blow out candles on the cakes after singing 'Happy Birthday' again.