Happy Birthday Kali!!!!

Happy 6th Birthday Kali!!!  We celebrated Kali's birthday Saturday March 2nd, a day before her actual birthday.  She had a Monster High Birthday theme this year!  Our little girl is growing up!!! 

 

 

 

Thank you so much Savannah for doing Kali's hair and make up!!!  It made Kali's day.  The sock bun turned out awesome!!!

 

 

Hoyt supporting his mo-hawk!!

 

 

 

Baby Nash attending his first birthday party!  He did an amazing job with all the people!! What a happy baby!!

 

 

Hoyt, Jackson, Kali, and Azaria

 

Kali received so many wonderful gifts.  Her family spoils her terribly!!! Some of her favorite gifts were....

 

 

A beta fish from Aunt Kindra and family!  Kali named her fish Dillion!!! LOL!!

 

 

Many dresses.  This fabulous dress was from Gma & Gpa Holub...right up Kali's alley!

 

 

A bra from Aunt Vicki & Fred...don't let her expression fool you...it was on her list!!!

 

 

And a Bike from Mom and Dad.  Kind of a funny story about the bike.  Daddy and Hoyt came to the party after decorating because Hoyt was taking a nap.  Hoyt immediately goes up to Kali when he got to the party and says, "Kali, wanna see your bike."  Some of Hoyt's words aren't the clearest...but of course this was spoken very clearly.  We tried to convince her that Daddy had brought some ice...but Kali wasn't buying it!!  Oh, Hoyt!!!! 

 

 

 Singing Happy Birthday to Kali

 

 

 

Kali had to do a wardrobe change!!!  Like any princess should do at her party!!

 

 

Kali with her Grandparents......

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kali with BIG Dave and Amy!!

 

 

Brian, Tasha, and Baby Nash!

 

 

Brad, Becky, Taylor, and Katelyn

 

 

Brian and Kim

 

 

Aunt Kindra, Azaria, and Reece

 

 

 

Aunt Vicki and Uncle Fred!!!

 

 

 

Kali doing her dance pose!!!! She is such a little Diva!!!

 

Thank you for all the family and friends that came out to celebrate Kali's 6th Birthday.  We have such an amazing family!!!  We are so blessed!!  Happy Birthday Kali!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Snow Bunny

Another meaning for Snow Bunny........

The kids made this at the babysitters on one of their snow days this week.  I'm hoping they were thinking of Easter and the snow being behind us!!!  After this week......I am so ready for SPRING!!!

Here are a couple more snow pictures to share at our house playing in the snow!!!!  The kids were jumping on the trampoline with snow on it....why not!?!?!?!

Kali with Rizzo.....Savannah's kitten that we inherited or adopted since the end of summer......We now have 4 cats....2 kittens and 2 cats...3 outdoors...1 indoor......I know I know...momma's a sucker!!!

State Wrestling 2013

February 13-16, Alburnett had State Wrestling in Des Moines!  Chad and Jamie went down to watch Hunter for Team State Duals and Alburnett finished 1st!!! Yippee!!! What an accomplishment and then Thursday-Saturday was individual State Wrestling.  Hunter did amazing and got 1st!!!!  2nd time STATE CHAMP as a Sophomore!!!  Congratulations Hunter!!!

The kids had a lot of fun and enjoyed watching Hunter wrestle but patience is not their best virtue....so keeping them entertained at each session was a little challenging but we made it through!

CONGRATULATIONS HUNTER!!! This picture he had just won his semi-finals match!

Uncle Jamie and Hoyt! Giving him a shoulder ride all the way back to the car!!

Kali with the BIG girls!!! Lovin it!!!

Kids getting tired after Hunter won his FINAL match!!! YAH HUNTER!!!! STATE CHAMP!

Hunter's final match was his 100th WIN of his High School Career!!! What an accomplishment!!!

Kali and Hoyt didn't make the celebration at the hotel conference room.....well they were there...but didn't know it!  Thinking I was a bad parent for not having the kids in our room.....I didn't feel so bad as there were other kids that joined them....Kathryn, Tayten and Cooper!!!

Proud Dad and Uncle with Hunter!!

Kali and Hoyt enjoyed themselves at the pool!!! That was probably their best part of the trip!  I didn't get any pictures of Hoyt :( 

Kali and her cousin Lexi in the pool!!!  Kali loves Lexi!!! 

The following Monday after STATE, Alburnett had a celebration to honor the wrestlers at the school!!!

Hunter, Lexi, and Shayden!!!

Hunter and his Coaches!!!  Congratulations Alburnett and Hunter!!!  What an awesome accomplishment!!!  We had a blast and were happy to be a part of it!!!

Happy Valentines Day!!!

Happy Valentines Day!!! 

I have the BEST Step Daughter EVER!!!!  Brianna designed the flower arrangement and hand delivered it to my office!!!  WHAT A WONDERFUL SURPRISE AND SO VERY THOUGHTFUL!!!  On Tuesday night, she also brought Valentine Goody Bags for Kali and Hoyt that had candy, cookies, and a cute stuffed animal puppy.  What a great sister and daughter!!!   She is so very caring!!!

Today on Valentines Day, Brianna was helping a family friend, deliver flowers for his business Covington & Company.  She said it was a lot of fun and nice to make everyone she delivered to happy!!!

Thank you SOOOOOO MUCH Brianna!!!!  I love them and they are so very beautiful!!!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentines Day!!!!

Last Swimming Lesson

Saturday February 9th, was Kali, Jackson, and Hoyt's last session for their swimming lessons until probably next fall.  Kali and Jackson did not pass level 3 but they improved incredibly!!!  They were amazing to watch and their improvements in 6 weeks was outstanding.  They can swim 15 ft unassisted, tread water for 30 seconds in deep end, started to learn out to dive, learned back stroke.  Great Job!!!  Now we can't wait until summer to show off what they have learned!!!

Hoyt did an awesome job too!!!  He will go to level 1 after he turns 3 years old and be able to do his lessons on his own.  We probably won't get back into lessons until next fall also.  With spring and summer coming, we just have too much fun stuff planned!!! :)

Snow Day, Superbowl, Smarter, & Special

Wednesday 1/30/2013, Kali had a snow day, Mommy was able to work from home, and over lunch we were able to play in the snow for a little bit when the wind died down.  This is CPU's 4th snow day for the 2012/2013 school year!  I think now they are going into the first Monday in June!

On Superbowl Sunday, Hoyt came away with his 1st shiner.  We didn't notice it until Monday morning!!! My poor little guy!!!  The pictures didn't really do it justice...it looked worse in person!!

I know...I know...he still has his paci....but only when he sleeps at night!!!  Goal: By 3rd birthday Hoyt will be pacifier free...night night, as Hoyt calls it!!!

On Monday February 4th, Kali is now 100 days smarter as she celebrated their 100th day of school!!!  Doesn't she look cute all dressed up as an old person!!! :)

Kali had a very special day on Wednesday, February 6th, she received an award "For Being Responsible by following Directions."  Once a month, they have a Character Award Assembly at the Primary School and the students get recognized.  The award is a surprise to the student until their name is announced at the assembly, however the teachers send the parents a notification prior to the assembly so you can attend.  Along with getting recognized they also get to eat lunch with the principal Mrs. Wooldridge.  Each month is a different character and each student can only get 1 award for the school year.  Last year Kali won the Caring award.  We are so very proud of Kali that she won this Responsibility award however, Chad and I both asked Kali if she can following directions at school, why doesn't she follow directions at home too! :) 

All the Kindergartners that received the award!

We are so very proud of you Kali!!!! We love you!!!