Good Bye Uncle Dave

Big Bear hug from Uncle Dave

Dave, Sada, and Kipling

Dave, Mackenzie and Kipling

trying on Dave's jacket.

We had a big family farewell party for Dave, however, we decided to go over right before he left to say goodbye. The kids drew a picture for him and wanted to give it to him before he left for Afghanistan. Dave is really excited to go, and we are scared for him to go. He is in the special forces and so he goes into an operation before anyone to make sure the place is safe. The way he sees it is he is ready to use all of the training he has. I can see his point but we would rather him be here. And so would his new bride. We Love you Uncle Dave. Have FUN and Be SAFE!! See you next July.

Spencer Harold

Go Wolf pack

Spencer is such a good baby. He is always very happy and loves to eat. These two videos capture both of those. The first video is Spencer's first time eating cereal, did not seem to like it so much, I think it was a little thick, he likes it runny so he can drink it off the spoon. The second video is of him talking. He is just so cute. I love this little guy.

Poor Kipling

Kipling had Pneumonia for the forth time since he's been born. Poor kid this time was really bad. his oxygen level was really low he looked like he was a ghost. I took him to the doctor and they put him on nasty medicine as well as this wonderful Nebulizer. Kipling hated to do his breathing treatments he fought me every time. So, I had to take a picture of him taking one of his breathing treatments, calmly with Daddy.

mini 4 wheeler

Brady and Kip

riding around the neighborhood

Our neighbor Brady went and bought a mini four wheeler and when he came home he took Kip out for a ride. I do not know who had more fun Kip or Brady.

Clayton Library

Go!!

Spencer loves story time too

Ready, Set,

Sada making her Acorn woman

Kip making his acorn man

We try to make it to Story time and craft time at the Library once a week. The kids LOVE going there and the Librarians just love the kids. Chad has asked me to take more pictures of the kids doing activities especially at the Library since he is not able to be there.
For you honey.

Kipling's 1st Primary Activity-Serving with a Smile

Kipling is packing

taking a meal to someone-with help

He got 1st place

Can't tell if she is enjoying herself or not

Spencer enjoying some attention from Rachel

Run Kipling Run

Happy Spencer

Some of the Clayton Ward Primary

Sada eating a cupcake

What a MESS

Kipling really enjoyed his first Primary Activity. One of the older boys Jonathan DaCamera took Kipling under his wing and helped him through every station. Every station they raced against a different team. The first was to pack up a family for a move, the second was to race and take food over to someones house in need, the third was a relay race-not sure the motive, and the fourth they wrote letters or drew a picture for the missionaries. Then they ended with a message and cupcakes. Kipling had a lot of fun.

Waiting for Kip

Spencer swinging

Sada on the big girl swing

Sada going down the slide

Spencer's waiting for her

There she is

There is a park right across from Kipling's school. One day we had finished some errands early and headed over to the school and since it was nice we headed over to the park. The Sada and Spencer enjoyed some play time.

Kiplings 1st day of School

Sada thinking she is going to school as well

Kipling having fun

Kipling playing with Bobby

He found it!!!

Kipling looking for his name

Before they can go into the class room they have to find their name and put the name strip into the basket. Kipling did really well his first day of school. He walked right in and started playing with the toys, and made instant friends. Sada wanted to stay, she did not want to leave she thought she was supposed to go to school as well.

Kipling-Meeting the Teacher

craft time

cool roller coaster they have there

Kx fitness bounce house

Kipling and Ms. Melody

Kipling playing on the playground

We decided to put Kip in Preschool this year. I had been looking all over. I did not want to travel to far. My friend Nikki went to check it out brought me back the info, and I knew this was the place. I have heard nothing but good things about Christ Community Preschool. So, Sept. 8 we went and met Kipling's teachers, Ms. Melody and Ms. Dana. He has nine kids in his class including him so good student/teacher ratio. He is supper excited about school.
After orientation Kip wanted to go and play with Tyler Nikki's son who is also in Kip's class. So, she had free passes to Kx fitness bounce house. The kids really had a lot of fun. They had big inflatables, car roller coaster, and craft section. Very nice to be able to go and play for free.

Restoring Honor 2010/trip to DC

Chad, Spencer and Kip having fun on the Metro

Sada' 1rst trip on the Metro

Family photo on the Metro

The reason why we were there

Chad and Sada at Washington Monument

WW2 Memorial

Chad, Sada and Kip

Chad and Kip

Chad and Kip skipped the WW2 tour and found the horse cop

Me born in Maryland

Chad and Sada born in NC

Kip chasing the squirrel

Sada playing in the park

White House

white squirrel

Palace

view from the Capital Building

Capital Building

Our trip to DC...We left Thursday night to head up to our Friends house in Stafford, VA. We got there about 10:30pm, got settled at went to bed. Friday our plan was to get up early and try to get to see some of the sites (get tickets). We woke were tired and went back to bed. The kids got up got ready ate breakfast and headed out the door. This was our trial run for Saturday (not a good run). We got to the Metro station used the tickets our friend gave us and we were on our way. Kipling had so much fun on the train. I am so glad we were able to go on Friday so the kids had a lot more room and freedom. Everyone on the train was so nice, and we sat by an elderly couple that were member of our (world wide) church. We got to our stop and got off the Metro. Our first site was to see the Washington Monument, then on to see the WWII Memorial. When we got to the World War II Memorial they were having a tour and I thought it was very interesting so I joined the tour. As you can see by the pictures it ended with just Spencer and I interested in the tour. After visiting with the horse which was a big highlight to the children, we went by the Lincoln Memorial building. We did not dare climb those steps with a double stroller. So, we ended up just walking around and finally making it to the History Museum before my ankle was about to give out. I really enjoyed the History Museum, I am not a big History buff but it was quite interesting. I always need something to keep myself intrigued, so as we started our tour I found a brochure and as we were going I was able to mark things off and get stamps through out the tour. Off to the White House. There was so much security there, I do not think I have ever been there with that much security (tax dollars at its best), but I guess it is giving people jobs. We talked to one of the maintenance guys at one of the parks, about Obama and when and how often he leaves. How you can tell if he is leaving on business or pleasure, he actually leaves out of different entrances depending what we is going to do. After visiting the White House we found another park where we could sit down and eat lunch. This was Kip's favorite part of the day. There was a squirrel, and the squirrel would run down the tree where Kip was at and then race around the tree and then run back up the tree. He did this several times. Kip thought it was so funny. Kip would chase the squirrel around the tree. When the squirrel finally got tired and went up and hid in the tree Kip was so sad. We did some more walking and then it was time to head home.

Glen Beck Restoring Honor

overcrowded metro

Spencer and Sada enjoying the Rally and some Rays

Kip, Spencer, and I

see some of the crowd through the trees

Lincoln Memorial after the Rally

Sada at the Space Museum

Spencer and Chad on the Metro

Spencer enjoying the ride

Kip on the metro

What a fun day...I have never taken part in a Rally. The message so strong. RESTORING HONOR. Becoming one again, helping and loving each other. We are all here for the same reason, can we not all get a long. Chad was so excited to go to the Rally we got up early that morning so we could get there and try to sit with one of our friends, however, the Subway trip took twice as long since they closed down part of the track and also since there were so many people we could not even get where she was. The man driving the Metro said we were passed the weight limit on the Metro. So, many nice people coming together from all faiths, all walks of life and from almost every State, if not from every State. I was amazed, I talked to people from California, Washington State, and Oregon just to name a few from the West. Several from Florida, SC, Virginia, DC, and of course NC.
After the Rally we walked down to the Capital Building, then we went to the Space Museum and of course just walked and walked and walked. You would have thought we would have sang. There were so many people there that it was worth walking around and seeing some of the sites then waiting in the Metro lines. We walked to our Metro Station-CLOSED, WHAT!!! So, we had to walk to a different station, which did not have a color lines, so here we are with a double stroller trying to get off the train and run to get back on the next train. I am sure that was a sight to see. We finally made it back to my friends house where the kids played. I felt like I was on pins and needles since they were not there. But, it was a nice break. On Sunday since the kids were not feeling well we left after cleaning our friends house. Kipling was so confused. He did not want to leave HIS house. He thought we had moved. He said, I love my new BIG house and my new DOG, as well as his new toys and TV. He was very sad to leave.
Overall we had a nice stay and it was fun to see the sights. It was very rushed and would love to go back so the kids can see the Temple and also spend time with our friends. Thank you Angie and Jeff for letting us stay in your house. Hope to visit you guys soon