today, we played hooky...

This morning, Andrew and I decided to play hooky. We told the kids to get ready for church and put them in the car. As soon as Molly realized we weren't heading towards church, the questions started. Where are we going? Why aren't we going to church? (I love that my kids are disappointed when we don't go to church). We told them it was a surprise adventure and to enjoy the ride.

We then drove to Deerfield, Massachusetts to Magic Wings (a butterfly conservatory) and the Yankee Candle "Scenter of the Universe" Store (I know - the name is ridiculous, but it is SO much fun).


Molly looking for butterflies.


Me playing with my fancy new camera.


Andrew is excited to have a butterfly land on him.


Molly makes some new friends.


Matt and Molly thank Santa for their Christmas presents.Here was how Matt's conversation with Santa went...
Matt - "Thanks Santa for the pwesents." (yeah, he still has no R's and it is still cute)
Santa - "Well I should thank you too, want to know why?"
Matt - "I already know, for the cookies and milk"
Santa - "Well, I was going to say for being such good kids."
Matt - "You should say thank you for the cookies and milk."




Matt finds his personal heaven (a LEGO table with no other kids at it).


Molly didn't want to play LEGO, instead she organized all the Smurf displays.


The princess and prince are in.


Molly and Matt AMAZED that it can snow inside a building (until Matt announces VERY loudly that he is sure it's not snow "It's SPIT mom!!!!")


Matt chooses a snack.


Can't go to Yankee Candle without making a candle, right?

and the summer musical is...

We announced last night at a potluck dinner and it was GREAT to see so many people there! We also watched the movie (the Disney 1999 version - not the 1982 version) and enjoyed singing along with our favorite numbers.

If you want to watch the movie to get an idea of the show I recommend the 1999 version, it is closer to the script.

Here is the FAQ and Character List I handed out last night (click on the images to enlarge them)...

I'm Baaacckkk!!!!

Okay, so I never have time to post aroud the holidays. Maybe I'll backdate some posts so there at least will be photos of our holiday adventures. Yeah, probably not. I am pretty lazy.

:)

Happy Halloween!

Hope your evening was filled with treats and not tricks...

a new blog...

I started a new blog today for the company I work for. Check it out...

Conference Center Gurus

As you can see, I really did JUST start it today - but keep checking in, lots of good stuff to come!

Matt's letter to Santa...

Dear Santa,

I would like to be a scientist. So I need...
- Markers
- Paper
- A case of rubber bands
- A computer that will fit in my pocket with games that just play and you don't have to wait for them to download
- Gloves (winter and scientist gloves)
- Ipod (in blue, of course)
- Ipod charger (‘cause it won't work without one and if it dies I need a charger to help it)
- Snuggie and pillow pet (but don't ask Grandma 'cause I think she wants to get me one)
- Lego cool doors and windows and stuff
- A puppy (but it has to be bigger than my cats - unless you take my cats, then it can be any size)
- 8 or more bakugans
- Pizza lunchables, at least 6 - we eat lunch EVERY day
- Different color paper - red, blue, orange, pink (for when the brain explodes because I am a scientist), and yellow and green and black (for the heart)
-White paper for bones
- Scissors for cutting the bones
- wii games
- Water (in case I get thirsty)
- Chocolate covered strawberries or the chocolate for Dad to do it
- the 3rd X-Men movie
- New shoes – ‘cause I need z-straps and school shoes
- Winter hat (‘cause I already have a Star Wars hat from when I fought the real Darth Vader from the movies and didn’t die)
- A tent with Darth Vader’s picture
- Gardening supplies – like seeds and flowers
- Helmet for Buzz Lightyear costume for next Halloween that can slide up and down like the real Buzz LIghtyear
- The Buzz Lightyear yogurts for my school lunches
- Sticky foam and tracers
- Magnets for our refrigerator
- Hairbrush
- Magnifying glass
- Ninja turtle toy – WITH movie
- Picture frame with a little stand thing
- Drumset and electric guitar

My mom needs
- A house with more than one bathroom
- Catfood
- More Halloween decorations

Everyone needs
- Sunscreen
- Water
- More cheese (‘cause we may run out)
- Apples, bananas, and strawberries (so Dad can dip them in chocolate)

Thanks Santa – I know you will never die ‘cause God made you that way.

Love, Matt

(Good luck Santa!)

guess what this is...

It is the hood of my car - covered in ICE!!!! I can't believe it is really only October 19th - even my car door was frozen shut. First snow on the 15th, now this...



I am SO not ready for winter yet...