tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39928414460421719372024-03-05T16:51:01.553-08:00Amanda and Jeff's BlogWe finally made the jump into the 21st century! Welcome to our blog! We hope you enjoy the pictures and stories of our family.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129964566184305419noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992841446042171937.post-22774707745250282552011-07-15T21:31:00.000-07:002011-07-15T21:31:26.056-07:00Swim Team 2011<a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/PfTxiy8YGB" imageanchor="1"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-K2_GvRqcIAc/TiEL5Pc41qE/AAAAAAAAJys/lVsBACe2oEM/s160-c/SwimTeam2011.jpg" border="0" /></a> We embarked on a new chapter of our lives this year - the swim team chapter! At first, I wasn't sure if I could make the commitment of practice 5 days a week plus meets every Saturday (early, early, early) morning. Making the decision to be a "swim team family" was one of the best ones I have ever made. The girls learned so much - not just about swimming, but also about life. Their coaches were such wonderful mentors and role models and they worked tirelessly to teach the girls their strokes. We have caught the bug and I can see us doing this for many years to come.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129964566184305419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992841446042171937.post-89744510574924086662011-07-15T21:27:00.000-07:002011-07-15T21:27:26.231-07:00Zoofari-Kindergarten Zoo Trip 2011<a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/F8O77yVADs" imageanchor="1"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-JbaQxzt0pzw/TiEM9YYgG6E/AAAAAAAAKGo/RabYgCVFsaI/s160-c/ZoofariKindergartenZooTrip2011.jpg" border="0" /></a> The MACLanders went on an overnight trip to the zoo this year and the next day, the kindergarteners went on their annual field trip to the zoo. Jeff took Maya overnight on the Zoofari and James, Marisa and I met them the next morning. Maya had a great time with her favorite teacher, Rachelle, and with all of her buddies. We capped off the trip with pizza at our favorite New York style pizza place and then with ice cream at our favorite ice cream joint. Can't beat that!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129964566184305419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992841446042171937.post-13397767478222067872011-07-15T21:21:00.000-07:002011-07-15T21:21:57.755-07:00Jimmy's Graduation<a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/5ZN4O6G6kg" imageanchor="1"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-X-hmCH7c8K8/TiEMBvcrDTE/AAAAAAAAJ4M/iUaWRNkOLA0/s160-c/JimmySGraduation.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here are pics of Jimmy's Sac State graduation. I am so proud of his accomplishments and of how hard he and Katie have worked for this. It is amazing that out of all my mom's kids, we have now graduated from college -- what a feat! Now Jimmy is on to dental school and the army. Congrats Jimmy and Katie!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129964566184305419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992841446042171937.post-37787355626106397432011-07-15T21:18:00.000-07:002011-07-15T21:18:02.846-07:00Jeff's Anniversary Present 2011<a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/W7NVNVhL3W" imageanchor="1"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YSEC9X_ID0M/TiELzY4R_AE/AAAAAAAAJxo/0-qTJOXsChk/s160-c/JeffSAnniversaryPresent2011.jpg" border="0" /></a> For our 10th anniversay, Jeff had an elaborate weekend get away planned for us, and he was quite disappointed when I confessed to him that I just wasn't ready to leave the baby for that long. I tried to make up for it by making this special letter for him with some of his favorite candy. It was a big hit!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129964566184305419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992841446042171937.post-1488476720766998702011-07-15T21:16:00.000-07:002011-07-15T21:16:24.558-07:00Character Matters Performance 2011<a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/igltegrML7" imageanchor="1"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Qm9Dn29yhko/TiEPVUCmNCE/AAAAAAAAKKM/dPLUp1nZzHU/s160-c/CharacterMattersPerformance2011.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here are pictures of Maya's "Character Matters" performance. Her class explored positive character traits by dramatizing several different fairy tales. Maya played a part in the "Red Riding Hood" part of the play and was absolutely adorable and she had a great time practicing for the play. She sang the songs for weeks around the house -- especially in the shower!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129964566184305419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992841446042171937.post-43296304758858740602011-07-15T21:13:00.000-07:002011-07-15T21:13:37.095-07:00Spelling Bee 2011<a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/vXElErO4xW" imageanchor="1"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-L0FjudyG2I4/TiELOx35tPE/AAAAAAAAJw8/COc9uGamqko/s160-c/SpellingBee2011.jpg" border="0" /></a> Maya was on the spelling bee team this year and she had a great time. It has been over 10 years since Sierra school has taken home a ribbon and Maya's team won second place. It went into an intense overtime with another school and they won second place by spelling "fantasy". Go Sierra spellers!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129964566184305419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992841446042171937.post-65001252471202616682011-02-12T20:39:00.000-08:002011-02-12T20:39:48.286-08:00Disneyland Feb 2011<a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/Lnt9CxE4sc" imageanchor="1"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_lpYTdP-uyz0/TVdbkLd0bRE/AAAAAAAAIV8/TeVe_i5BK1c/s160-c/DisneylandFeb2011.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This last week we spent three days in Disneyland with a lot of our extended family. Jeff had a conference down at the Disneyland Hotel, so we all decided to tag along. What a treat it was for us to stay at the Disney Hotel - it was swanky and quite convenient. It was so neat to ride the Monorail through Downtown Disney straight into Tomorrowland. We went to the park for three days - something we had never done before. With so much time (and so few crowds), we didn't feel pressured to hurry and see everything. We even got to go to some of the more obscure places like Tom Sawyer Island and the Enchanted Tiki Room - attractions we would have skipped during shorter trips. We were joined by much of our extended family, too. My mom, Aunt Mary and Aunt Pam stayed at the room next to us in the Disney Hotel. Cousin Gretchen and her girls joined us for a day and Rachel and her family joined us later. It was a very memorable trip - one that our kiddos will treasure for the rest of their lives.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129964566184305419noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992841446042171937.post-57732211448209050622011-02-06T20:28:00.000-08:002011-02-06T20:28:43.194-08:00Bugsy's Visit 2011<a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/80ww6K0M5S" imageanchor="1"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_lpYTdP-uyz0/TU9wsU5CK3E/AAAAAAAAH-E/hSu0d-sUTac/s160-c/BugsySVisit2011.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Maya's class has a "class pet" who gets to come home for a visit with each child. "Bugsy" has been visiting with our family - learning all about our routines and getting to know all of us. Bugsy had the time of his life at Giant's Fanfest and he has no idea that he gets to go to Disneyland with us. It is a special surprise that he will learn about on the way to the airport. We've had a great time with Bugsy!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129964566184305419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992841446042171937.post-11379385226666371422011-02-06T20:25:00.000-08:002011-02-06T20:25:13.382-08:00Giant's Fanfest 2011<a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/Ygxc4lkS1t" imageanchor="1"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_lpYTdP-uyz0/TU9wGBUCyGE/AAAAAAAAH9o/3EoGzAgAKeo/s160-c/GiantSFanfest2011.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Jeff took Maya to the Giant's Fanfest. They got up at the crack of dawn to stand in line with the hope that a miracle would occur and they would get to deliver a letter to Buster Posey. Maya wrote a special letter to Buster and she wanted to hand deliver it herself. Just when they were about to lose hope, Jeff talked to an usher who made it all happen. Maya was able to deliver her letter to Buster and get his autograph. This truly was a miracle as there were thousands of people at the fanfest. Yay Maya!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129964566184305419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992841446042171937.post-89067928049873269242011-02-06T20:20:00.000-08:002011-02-06T20:20:42.231-08:00MACLand Family Night 2011<a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/0Evz3OOTFT" imageanchor="1"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_lpYTdP-uyz0/TU9wvdz7gbE/AAAAAAAAH-w/tAgD9w7pu7M/s160-c/MACLandFamilyNight2011.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Maya's class did a unit on "The Family". They made family trees, conducted an interview with a family member, and created a Powerpoint presentation about the family member they interviewed. The unit ended with a special "Family Night" at school where they did a presentation, showed us the Powerpoint presentation and played family related games. Maya loved this unit - a testament to how much she loves her family! She interviewed Aunt Mary and enjoyed learning about her. Thanks Aunt Mary!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129964566184305419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992841446042171937.post-73781194505808151332011-01-27T10:28:00.000-08:002011-01-27T10:28:15.805-08:00Sharks Game 1-15-2011<a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/BzDV4fcG5c" imageanchor="1"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lpYTdP-uyz0/TUG2j2NlAmE/AAAAAAAAH30/Se0k7qUaqFY/s160-c/SharksGame1152011.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We recently took James to his second Sharks game. He was only a two months old when he went to his first game and he screamed the whole time. Thankfully, he had a lot of fun this time around. He even got to meet Sharky and had his "head bitten off" for the very first time. Jeff hunted all over the stadium to find Sharky and we're so happy he was successful. We went to the game with some friends and Maya had a great time talking hockey with her new buddy (whose holding James in one of the pictures). On the other hand, Marisa (who is not as big of a sports fan), had a great time being plugged into her i-Pod and watching Harry Potter. It was a great night for us all!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129964566184305419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992841446042171937.post-53337570683354346192011-01-13T13:24:00.000-08:002011-01-13T13:24:52.447-08:00Just Messing Around Jan 2011<a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/eg0U7LvIyH" imageanchor="1"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lpYTdP-uyz0/TS9on_fxsbE/AAAAAAAAHvs/KTstfyQivB0/s160-c/JustMessingAroundJan2011.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Here are some pictures we couldn't resist snapping. You'll see James hanging out on the kindergarten playground - he's quite anxious to keep up with the big girls. You'll also see some pics Jeff snapped of us while eating dinner. I had made homemade black beans that James smeared all over his face. Maya said he looked like Santa - I kept thinking of the Giant's saying "Fear the beard". Finally, you'll see James' out of the bath hairdo - spiky boy!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129964566184305419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992841446042171937.post-38492402883978368152011-01-13T13:18:00.000-08:002011-01-13T13:18:21.387-08:00Marisa's Birthday<a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/HXxMrWxzAb" imageanchor="1"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lpYTdP-uyz0/TS9ouGG2QME/AAAAAAAAH0w/cP5-xAekh5E/s160-c/MarisaSBirthday.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />To celebrate Marisa's 6th birthday, we took cupcakes to her class and we had a party at the local gymnastics center. The class "birthday monster" sang to her and she just loved it. She had been looking forward to the birthday monster's concert for the entire month leading up to her birthday. We invited her entire class to her party at the gym and had a great turnout. The kids enjoyed spending the afternoon with each other and celebrating together. Happy birthday Marisa!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129964566184305419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992841446042171937.post-44697901952861516612011-01-13T13:06:00.000-08:002011-01-13T13:06:52.867-08:00Jeff and Marisa's Trip to Oregon<a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/bHVFb8NDqr" imageanchor="1"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lpYTdP-uyz0/TS9mL_Sp3JE/AAAAAAAAHvI/5t2_rP-VpQk/s160-c/JeffAndMarisaSTripToOregon.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Over winter break, Jeff took Marisa on a daddy-daughter trip to Oregon. Marisa loves cheese, so they went to the Tillamook cheese factory to see how it is made. They went to some fun places they discovered on Man vs. Food like Voodoo donuts and the "mancake" place. They toured Fort Clatsop, visited with Mike, Jan and the cousins, went to the Oregon Museum of Science and Innovation and went to a minor league hockey game. It was a whirlwind trip. They ate their way through Oregon and had a great time bonding.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129964566184305419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992841446042171937.post-54620035456209116332010-12-27T20:45:00.000-08:002010-12-27T20:45:41.073-08:00Christmas 2010<a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/jwTsqslWYc" imageanchor="1"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lpYTdP-uyz0/TRllH-m7sFE/AAAAAAAAHjQ/pf35g4WQVYw/s160-c/Christmas2010.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We had such a lovely Christmas this year. We decided to keep things more simple rather than trying to do too much (and get overwhelmed in the process). We didn't bake a million cookies and we went out to dinner on Christmas eve! After dinner, we went "light hunting" to see all the fun lights and we came home and sang carols. The next morning the kids opened their presents and Pat and Marc joined us for lunch. The kids had such a great time playing with their toys and we all enjoyed each other's company.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129964566184305419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992841446042171937.post-89754793311796634182010-12-27T20:38:00.000-08:002010-12-27T20:38:16.071-08:00Robison Christmas Party 2010<a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/rTgs2dg3tq" imageanchor="1"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lpYTdP-uyz0/TRlkyxUSeNE/AAAAAAAAHaE/qvNPr_c8sLg/s160-c/RobisonChristmasParty2010.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This year Mary hosted the Robison family Christmas party and we had so much fun. The cousins love Mary's house as it is 2 stories and they love to throw things off the balcony and run up and down the stairs. The kiddos had a great time running a muck in the house while the rest of us enjoyed each other's company. The evening was filled with lots of yummy food, good company and the love of family. We are so thankful that we all live so close to each other that we can get together for these occasions.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129964566184305419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992841446042171937.post-17329359103822002242010-12-21T23:35:00.000-08:002010-12-21T23:35:25.784-08:00Jeff's Company Party 2010<a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/3by5HDmUbL" imageanchor="1"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lpYTdP-uyz0/TRGj3NEy57E/AAAAAAAAHO8/WV2W9OiTkDU/s160-c/JeffSCompanyParty2010.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Instead of doing a stuffy holiday party at a fancy restaurant, Jeff's organization has their yearly Christmas party at a bounce house. It's a great party for all and the kids look forward to it every year. We ate pizza at the office and then trecked over to the bounce house place. The kids had a great time bouncing and running around (which was great because it had been raining all week so they had lots of pent up energy). Santa even showed up at the party. James is warming up to him - no crying - yay!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129964566184305419noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992841446042171937.post-73036560960825842552010-12-21T23:29:00.000-08:002010-12-21T23:29:13.902-08:00Marisa's Winter Program<a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/NcHOSdBBTT" imageanchor="1"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lpYTdP-uyz0/TRGkOvbtOlE/AAAAAAAAHXY/QYlZZ5OCt3Y/s160-c/MarisaSWinterProgram.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Marisa's kindergarten class performed an amazing Christmas program this year. All the kindergarteners dressed up and sang an impressive array of Christmas songs including "Up on the Housetop". In addition to singing, they also learned the ASL version of most songs and signed them to the audience. We topped off the night with a fun party back in her classroom. In one of the pictures, you will see Marisa posing with her teacher, Mrs. Christensen, who was also Maya's teacher. She is a wonderful teacher!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129964566184305419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992841446042171937.post-47946082692668750722010-12-13T13:14:00.000-08:002010-12-13T13:14:39.827-08:00Ward Christmas Party 2010<a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/dqdzT1yjx1" imageanchor="1"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lpYTdP-uyz0/TQaGXhiAfGE/AAAAAAAAHKA/XNPEdRI_nv0/s160-c/WardChristmasParty2010.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Here are pictures of the ward Christmas party. A couple of things to note are the pictures of James with the candy canes. His most favorite toy ever is Nana's cane and he was tickled when he discovered the candy canes - like Nana's only just his size. He happily played with those all night long. Something else to note is Jeff playing a wise man in the ward play. It's the first time I've ever seen him in a production (in almost 10 years of marriage) and I thought he made a fabulous wise man.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129964566184305419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992841446042171937.post-63166210693771600962010-12-13T13:09:00.000-08:002010-12-13T13:09:37.349-08:00Christmas Tree 2010<a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/8DsVdoSvsX" imageanchor="1"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lpYTdP-uyz0/TQaI_1QEPYE/AAAAAAAAHMs/NLFsZ_dIMs0/s160-c/ChristmasTree2010.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Every year, it is our tradition to head to the tree farm of one of the counselors in our stake presidency. We have a great time visiting with him and his children while the kids tromp through the farm looking for the perfect tree. It's amazing how the trees all start looking alike after a while, but we have to go through every one searching for the one we'll take home. While searching for the perfect tree, they also love to find the perfect "Charlie Brown" tree - the smallest and scrawniest one in the lot.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129964566184305419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992841446042171937.post-54232795441555382162010-12-13T13:02:00.000-08:002010-12-13T13:02:28.808-08:00James and Jamba Juice<a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/PLzI1KRIhz" imageanchor="1"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lpYTdP-uyz0/TQaGIz0fuEE/AAAAAAAAHG8/uRLYZLdtPUw/s160-c/JamesAndJambaJuice.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Okay, so we love to take pictures of James! He's not at the age where he doesn't like to have his picture taken, so he is a fun subject. Last Saturday, Jeff brought home Jamba Juice for breakfast - what a fun treat. James is no stranger to Jamba, he knows exactly what their cups look like. When he saw the cups, he kept repeating "more" and signing the sign for "more". He sure had fun sucking down his smoothie. Thanks, Jeff!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129964566184305419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992841446042171937.post-24389945449812592972010-12-13T12:58:00.000-08:002010-12-13T12:58:10.567-08:00James and Sunglasses<a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/GLAGzyruKC" imageanchor="1"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_lpYTdP-uyz0/TQaGGDtuRHE/AAAAAAAAHGo/mwoZqmmm3mg/s160-c/JamesAndSunglasses.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />James has taken to wearing sunglasses - he doesn't seem to care that they belong to his big sister and they are pink. He wants so much to be just like his big sisters who are both really sweet to him.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129964566184305419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992841446042171937.post-7791346409778446032010-12-13T12:55:00.000-08:002010-12-13T12:55:08.982-08:00Maya's field trip to Capitol<a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/xebaJzdHLY" imageanchor="1"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lpYTdP-uyz0/TQaFrZWA6sE/AAAAAAAAHGU/ymgiGtaz3UE/s160-c/MayaSFieldTripToCapitol.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Maya's class has been learning about government, so they took a field trip to the capitol. Kudos to Jeff, he called our local assembly man's office and arranged a VIP tour for the class (he was also on field trip duty that day). The kids got to ride light rail to the capitol (which they loved) and once there, they had a picnic and toured the building. They even got to sit in the senate chambers and listen to the carolers singing in the rotunda. What a great way for them to see government in action!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129964566184305419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992841446042171937.post-35415845978488395362010-12-02T11:12:00.000-08:002010-12-02T11:12:04.245-08:00Thanksgiving 2010<a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/oHAYEShqPF" imageanchor="1"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lpYTdP-uyz0/TPfsmQMdDXE/AAAAAAAAHD8/grmtG04u23k/s160-c/Thanksgiving2010.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Rachel hosted Thanksgiving at the farm this year and we had such a great time. She and Jordan did a great job decorating and thinking of every detail to make the day fun for all. The kids had a great time playing out in the yard together, roasting marshmellows at the firepit and decorating sugar cookies. We feasted on the great food and the great company of our family. We are so lucky to have all of us living so close together that we can get together and have no emtpy chairs. Thanks Rachel and Jordan!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129964566184305419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992841446042171937.post-58073402739845470842010-12-02T11:06:00.000-08:002010-12-02T11:06:56.701-08:00Jeff and Marisa Snoopy Museum 2010<a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/kpQmkGiYF2" imageanchor="1"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lpYTdP-uyz0/TPfrxrguU9E/AAAAAAAAHBw/RhlUBw5y-c8/s160-c/JeffAndMarisaSnoopyMuseum2010.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Jeff took Marisa to the Snoopy Museum where they took an art class. Their teacher, a cartoon artist, taught them really neat tricks to help inspire and improve their artwork. When asked what Marisa's favorite flower was, she replied, "a dandelion" (she picks these "flowers", of which there are many in our yard, and brings them to her mom who puts them in a vase on the table). Their teacher told a story about a dandelion and drew her a lovely picture. They had a fun day learning and exporing at the museum!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129964566184305419noreply@blogger.com0