This
Plus This
Equals This!Poor Will ran behind Mae's swing and BAM! It was all over but the crying. He's perfectly fine...other than a big fat lip!
Now the poor thing looks like Angelina Jolie!
Bless His Heart!!!!
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Incidents
I just noticed that I haven't posted any pictures in a while. So...I'll go take some soon and post them. I need to show ya'll how warm it is here so hopefully we'll all be in our shorts.
Anyway...I wanted to tell ya'll some funny things Will has said and done lately. I feel like I talk about him a lot. I guess I'm with him more than anyone else and...well... he is funny. So, here goes.
Incident One: Today while fixing Will his lunch he said, "No, Mama. I want Santa Claus crackers!" What?! in the world are Santa Claus crackers? Well, I realized that Santa Claus crackers are plain soda crackers, not the Ritz I was about to give him. Why are they Santa Claus crackers? They are the crackers we serve to our elves at Christmas....of course!
Incident Two: This weekend Rusty came into the Kitchen to find Will up on a stool that he had pushed over to the counter leaning over a pile of gum wrappers and gum while chewing with all his might.
Incident Three: While driving the big kids to school yesterday I noticed a woman wearing all white (White coat, white little hat, white pants, white shoes) running down the sidewalk. Now, she wasn't just out for a leisurely jog, she was literally sprinting. She looked like she was running for her life. Will proclaimed in his deepest gravely voice, "OOOO! Look at that woman! She is RUNNING down that sidewalk!"
Incident Four: Now this isn't just one incident. This is something he does every time. Every time Will uses his potty he yells at the top of his lungs, "I SPRAYED IT!!!!" He's so proud. And so am I!
I'm sure I could come up with about a million incidents. He is just so funny to us.
Remember...check back soon. I'll post some sunny pictures for all of you stuck in the bitter bitter cold.
Anyway...I wanted to tell ya'll some funny things Will has said and done lately. I feel like I talk about him a lot. I guess I'm with him more than anyone else and...well... he is funny. So, here goes.
Incident One: Today while fixing Will his lunch he said, "No, Mama. I want Santa Claus crackers!" What?! in the world are Santa Claus crackers? Well, I realized that Santa Claus crackers are plain soda crackers, not the Ritz I was about to give him. Why are they Santa Claus crackers? They are the crackers we serve to our elves at Christmas....of course!
Incident Two: This weekend Rusty came into the Kitchen to find Will up on a stool that he had pushed over to the counter leaning over a pile of gum wrappers and gum while chewing with all his might.
Incident Three: While driving the big kids to school yesterday I noticed a woman wearing all white (White coat, white little hat, white pants, white shoes) running down the sidewalk. Now, she wasn't just out for a leisurely jog, she was literally sprinting. She looked like she was running for her life. Will proclaimed in his deepest gravely voice, "OOOO! Look at that woman! She is RUNNING down that sidewalk!"
Incident Four: Now this isn't just one incident. This is something he does every time. Every time Will uses his potty he yells at the top of his lungs, "I SPRAYED IT!!!!" He's so proud. And so am I!
I'm sure I could come up with about a million incidents. He is just so funny to us.
Remember...check back soon. I'll post some sunny pictures for all of you stuck in the bitter bitter cold.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Life in the Desert
We are all feeling good here in the Workman Five house. The kids are all running and ripping around upstairs while I sit on the couch and type this post. Life is good. It rained today bringing a break to the wonderful weather. It has been sunny and in the upper 70's for a while now. It has been so so nice. We have all really tried to take advantage of it. This is another blessing of our new home. Arizona has brought us many little gifts that have taken me by surprise. I never thought that I would begin to love our new state as much as I have.
Today I had my women's bible study. We meet at a friend's house. This little group of women has turned out to be yet another blessing. I just love it. I've enjoyed meeting new people and growing in my faith with them. Today I was asked to lead the study. I was honoured to be asked, and it was easier than I thought it would be. I really don't know why I was worried with this fabulous group of laid back women. I was definitely missing the intimate relationships that only a bible study can bring.
In a few months we will have been in Arizona for one year. It's amazing to think about this, but it's also very comforting. I know what to look forward to. I know what's getting ready to come. I also have made lots of new friends. I now can't go anywhere without seeing someone I know. It's all very refreshing. I'm slowly beginning to make this place we call the desert my home.
As I reflect on all of this I'm so glad that God led us here. Our family has grown closer as we each have expanded our horizons. We are all better people for having had this wonderful opportunity.
Today I had my women's bible study. We meet at a friend's house. This little group of women has turned out to be yet another blessing. I just love it. I've enjoyed meeting new people and growing in my faith with them. Today I was asked to lead the study. I was honoured to be asked, and it was easier than I thought it would be. I really don't know why I was worried with this fabulous group of laid back women. I was definitely missing the intimate relationships that only a bible study can bring.
In a few months we will have been in Arizona for one year. It's amazing to think about this, but it's also very comforting. I know what to look forward to. I know what's getting ready to come. I also have made lots of new friends. I now can't go anywhere without seeing someone I know. It's all very refreshing. I'm slowly beginning to make this place we call the desert my home.
As I reflect on all of this I'm so glad that God led us here. Our family has grown closer as we each have expanded our horizons. We are all better people for having had this wonderful opportunity.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Inauguration Day!
Well... Will and I are at home enjoying a lovely case of the stomach virus. Will has it. The other two children had a little diarrhea, but they are ok now. I feel a little queasy and tired, but I'm sure that's just me being a hypochondriac. I always do this with the stomach virus. Anytime anyone gets it in my family, we ALL end up getting it. So....every time one of us gets its, I immediately think,"Well, I'm next. It's all over, but the crying...or the pooping"
So...here I sit on my couch...waiting on the next diaper change....wondering if I'm getting sick....playing with stickers with Will. (Who feels and looks fine, by the way.) All while watching the Presidential Inauguration.
Well....Everyone said it was going to be a memorable one!
So...here I sit on my couch...waiting on the next diaper change....wondering if I'm getting sick....playing with stickers with Will. (Who feels and looks fine, by the way.) All while watching the Presidential Inauguration.
Well....Everyone said it was going to be a memorable one!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
100
Have you ever wondered what 100 of something looks like?
The 100th day of school is coming up. The kids are so excited. They have brought home activities and are planning parties for the big day! Thrilling!!!
One of John Russel's activities is to count and glue 100 "somethings" onto a piece of paper. These "somethings" have to be small enough to fit onto a regular 8 and 1/2 by 11 piece of paper. HMMMM.....what shall we do....I'll have to think on that one.
Mae, on the other hand, who was not assigned such an endeavour from her Kindergarten teacher, couldn't resist the temptation to count out 100 things and take them to school. After much conversation and deliberation and argumation (ok...not a word...but fits perfectly) we decided to count out 100 of her favorite "things" on the face of the earth, take a picture, and she could take ONE of these "things" to school with her. (Even though she was NOT assigned to do so)
Soooo....Off we go to count. I help her as we break these "things" into groups of 10. "We need 10 groups of 10." I tell her as we count. I wasn't really sure she had 100 of these "things", but I really shouldn't have doubted. She not only had 100, she had like 115 or so. AND...I'm sure there were a few more of these "things" hiding under some one's bed or in the car or in the closet. She and I then arranged these "things" lovingly and aesthetically on her bed. She then squeezed herself into the picture and I got it!
What did we get 100 of? I know you're dying to know....
The 100th day of school is coming up. The kids are so excited. They have brought home activities and are planning parties for the big day! Thrilling!!!
One of John Russel's activities is to count and glue 100 "somethings" onto a piece of paper. These "somethings" have to be small enough to fit onto a regular 8 and 1/2 by 11 piece of paper. HMMMM.....what shall we do....I'll have to think on that one.
Mae, on the other hand, who was not assigned such an endeavour from her Kindergarten teacher, couldn't resist the temptation to count out 100 things and take them to school. After much conversation and deliberation and argumation (ok...not a word...but fits perfectly) we decided to count out 100 of her favorite "things" on the face of the earth, take a picture, and she could take ONE of these "things" to school with her. (Even though she was NOT assigned to do so)
Soooo....Off we go to count. I help her as we break these "things" into groups of 10. "We need 10 groups of 10." I tell her as we count. I wasn't really sure she had 100 of these "things", but I really shouldn't have doubted. She not only had 100, she had like 115 or so. AND...I'm sure there were a few more of these "things" hiding under some one's bed or in the car or in the closet. She and I then arranged these "things" lovingly and aesthetically on her bed. She then squeezed herself into the picture and I got it!
What did we get 100 of? I know you're dying to know....
Well, 100 stuffed animals of course!
Isn't that pathetic!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Stupid?!
Last night around 9:00 Rusty went outside for his usual "break". He opened the door and told me to come out. He seemed rather excited so I stepped out to take a look. The following conversation followed:
(First let me describe the landscape behind our house. We have our little rock yard that has an iron fence in the back. Just beyond that is dessert. Then there is the pecan grove. Way in the distance you see mountains.)
Rusty: "What is that?" Pointing to a hazy orangy light in the distance.
Anne: "I don't know? Maybe an airplane coming over the mountain."
Rusty: "I don't think so. Maybe they are working in the pecan groves."
Anne: "This late?" Well, maybe."
Meanwhile the light is getting a little brighter and bigger. It seems to be moving towards us through the leafless pecan trees. We are both silent as we stare.
Anne: "Maybe it's E.T.!" Kidding a little, but becoming a little alarmed.
More Silence.
Rusty: "Oh, Hell.....It's the moon!"
Anne: "He, He He, well.. it is! Isn't it pretty!"
Rusty: "Man, I'm glad there is no one out here with us. We are so stupid!"
It came up so fast and was so big and orange and pretty. I wish ya'll could have seen it. There is nothing like seeing the moon rise over the desert, or, er.. Pecan Groves!
(First let me describe the landscape behind our house. We have our little rock yard that has an iron fence in the back. Just beyond that is dessert. Then there is the pecan grove. Way in the distance you see mountains.)
Rusty: "What is that?" Pointing to a hazy orangy light in the distance.
Anne: "I don't know? Maybe an airplane coming over the mountain."
Rusty: "I don't think so. Maybe they are working in the pecan groves."
Anne: "This late?" Well, maybe."
Meanwhile the light is getting a little brighter and bigger. It seems to be moving towards us through the leafless pecan trees. We are both silent as we stare.
Anne: "Maybe it's E.T.!" Kidding a little, but becoming a little alarmed.
More Silence.
Rusty: "Oh, Hell.....It's the moon!"
Anne: "He, He He, well.. it is! Isn't it pretty!"
Rusty: "Man, I'm glad there is no one out here with us. We are so stupid!"
It came up so fast and was so big and orange and pretty. I wish ya'll could have seen it. There is nothing like seeing the moon rise over the desert, or, er.. Pecan Groves!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Nothing!
Well... I was going to tell you about my horrible, terrible, no good, very bad day yesterday, but I'm not. I'm tired of talking about it. I'm sure you are glad, too. No one likes a whiner!
So....What should I tell you. Let's see. What have we been up to.
Not much.
Isn't that great! We are finally settling into our normal routine. It's so nice to get up in the morning and take the kids to school. It's so nice to not have anything pressing to do. I love the fact that we don't have major plans around the corner.
I know this is a very boring post. But, I'm glad it is.
Now, let's all take a deep breath and enjoy having "nothing" to do!
So....What should I tell you. Let's see. What have we been up to.
Not much.
Isn't that great! We are finally settling into our normal routine. It's so nice to get up in the morning and take the kids to school. It's so nice to not have anything pressing to do. I love the fact that we don't have major plans around the corner.
I know this is a very boring post. But, I'm glad it is.
Now, let's all take a deep breath and enjoy having "nothing" to do!
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