Birthday Festivities Beginning!

Uncle Brian and Kim stopped over on Thursday night to wish Kali an early Happy Birthday because they aren't able to make it to her party on Saturday.  Kali was very excited to open her first birthday present!  Brian and Kim always do a great job at knowing exactly what Kali wants.  They got her a tee-ball set and balls and a monster barbie that she really wanted!!!!  Thank you so much Brian and Kim. 

Kali and Uncle Brian played catch and practiced hitting.  Kali was doing very well and was even hitting some of Brian's pitches.  She is all geared up for T-ball to start!!!

Kali had a blast dancing and showing off for them!  She loves all the attention!  She had them all to herself since Hoyt went to bed early!

A cute little story to share.....Our home phone rang, we expected it to be a telemarketer so  Brian told Kali to answer it and tell the telemarketer that her mommy wasn't home and to then hang up the phone....so Kali did just that and she came back in to sit down.  When we asked her who it was, she said, "Grandma!" We all started laughing and were all shocked by her answer then we asked, "Grandma Who?"  Kali didn't answer...so I got up to see who had called and it wasn't either Grandma....it was actually a telemarketer.  I'm really not doing the story any justice.....because it really was super funny.  I guess it is one of those stories that you just had to be there.

We had a great time celebrating with Uncle Brian and Kim.  It was really nice for them to see her before her birthday!  Thanks guys!!  We had a wonderful time!!!!

More festivities and pictures to share on Kali's 5th Birthday coming soon!!!!

Weekend Fun!

Kali had her cousin Jackson sleep over last weekend.  They had a wonderful time playing together and hanging out.  They really got along nicely....sometimes they act more like brother and sister than cousins and get on each other's nerves, but not this time.  They got along sooooo well and had a lot of fun being silly!

We were able to visit with the triplets for a short time when we took Jackson home!  This was the first time I saw Austin with no helmet and his scar looks really good!  I was amazed!

Below are a couple of pictures of G'ma Washburn being silly with the kiddos.  At one time all 3 of them were in the camo tunnel....but I didn't get any pictures of that! :)

All Grown UP!!!

On Friday February 24th, Kali got an early birthday present from us and got her ears pierced!!!  She was so excited to get it done!

When we got to Claires, there was a 8 month old little baby getting her ears pierced.  Kali was a little shocked by the babies reaction, but Kali was still very brave and wanted to get hers done as well!  I guess Kali is learning at a young age the price a woman pays to be beautiful!!

Pre Ears Pierced

 Kali getting her ears marked!

 Kali patiently waiting...........

 Luckily, they were able to pierce both ears at the same time! Whew!!

 Kali being so brave and fighting back tears.  She only had a couple tears fall!  We are so proud of Kali and how BIG of a girl she was! 

Post Ears Pierced!  Kali looking FABULOUS!!!  She had to look at herself in the mirror twice, because she really didn't get a good look the first time.  I think she was still stunned! :)

 Grandma Holub was able to join in on the fun.  She even bought Kali some new earrings for the occasion!!!  Thanks Grandma Holub for going with us and sharing Kali's special day with her!!!

Kali was soooo happy that night.  She kept saying, "Thank you soooo much mommy!"  "I love you so much!"  "I am soooo happy mommy!"  We definitely made her night.  Actually, the night before I told her we were going to get her ears pierced, she said, "Mom, I am gonna freak out!!!"  Kali is always very animated!!!  My little girl is growing up!!!! Sniff Sniff!!

Congrats Kali!!

On Thursday, I went to Kali's Character Assembly, which they have once a month to honor or recognize students that posses that specfic character for that month.  February's Character award was caring and Kali was getting recognized for her good deeds!  They also get to eat lunch with the Pincipal Mrs. Wooldridge.

Kali was very excited to get the award!  We are very proud of her!

Preschoolers that received the award!

  The entire Primary School Preschool-2nd grade that received the award!

CONGRATULATIONS KALI!!!!

STATE WRESTLING

Last weekend we headed down to State Wrestling to watch our nephew, Hunter wrestle in 106 weight bracket.  HE DID AWESOME!  He was the STATE CHAMP!  He had a perfect, undefeated season 49-0 as a Freshman!!!  WE ARE SO VERY PROUD OF HIM!!!!  He is such a disciplined/hard working kid!  His hard work paid off!!! Way to go Hunter!  Unfortunately, I didn't get any pictures at the arena.  Daddy and I were a little preoccupied trying to entertain Hoyt!

This was Hoyt's first time staying the night in a hotel.  He really enjoyed it!  The kids loved the swimming and the hot tub.  Kali is a little mermaid and could be in the water for hours.  Hoyt is really starting to love it.  He loved jumping off of the side of the pool into my arms.  He kept saying, "One more!" as soon as he jumped in the pool!  We had a great time!!! It was a nice little get-a-way!  The kids and I only stayed one night, but Daddy stayed with his brother, Jamie, for the Finals.  I think he was kind of happy to see us go so he could concentrate more on the wrestling and Hunter's BIG match.  So, me and the kiddos had to settle for watching the Finals on TV! :)

Kids were very warn out after swimming and the watching wrestling!

This is Hoyt's new favorite puppy!  It is actually Kali's but she doesn't mind him playing with it.  He sleeps with it every night and takes it to daycare after day!!!   

Happy Valentines day a little early!!!!

It was valentines weekend at the Washburn household!  Saturday, Chad and I went out to eat to Biaggi's with Tasha and Brian and then we went to Sammy's for a couple cocktails!  It was really nice to get away for an evening.  Thanks to Grandma/pa Washburn for watching the kiddos! 

Then on Sunday Grandma Washburn treated us all to bowling and pizza for Valentines Day. Thank you Grandma!  We all had a great time with family...however our bowling wasn't that great!  Kali had a great time bowling and she did  a really great job.  She beat both Chad and my score.  Kali had a 94, I had a 91, Brianna had an 80 something, and Daddy had a 79.  We only played one game....that was enough for us!  Plus, Hoyt was getting a little tired and frustrated because he wanted to play with the balls and we didn't let him until the very end!

Here is Kali's strike dance....I think she had a couple strikes and a few spares!  Our little bowler!

Action Photos!!!

We had a really nice weekend!!!  Happy Valentines Day to you all tomorrow!!!! XOXOXOX

Visiting the Triplets

Thursday night I took the kiddos over to see Laura and her boys!  The kids were all really good and well behaved, until the very end when Hoyt hit Ben on the head.  I think Hoyt was getting a little tired.  I'm just glad Austin had already went to sleep and Hoyt didn't hit Austin! :)  Austin was in pretty good spirits on Thursday and he looks so good after his surgery!  I can't believe the improvements!  He definitely still loves mommy's undivided attention!

  Kali and Jackson love the camera!!

Ben loves to carry shoes when he is walking!

I swear the last few times we have gone to Laura's to visit, Hoyt just loves to eat. I think I put him in the high chair at least twice!  I think CJ was up there twice too!