Umatilla's 2009 Christmas Parade

We attended Umatilla's yearly Christmas parade this year....we forgot about it last year, so this was Randon's first parade...it was fun watching him enjoy it! All the other kids would run for the candy, but Randon sat on Aunt Savannah's lap the ENTIRE time, and watched the parade!!

Tallahassee Fun

On our way to the concert!

Addison's face says it all! Not sure whether it was the dancing or the mohawk! :)

Here's Grace playing defense!!

Hunter enjoying the basketball game!

Only picture I got of Aunt Linda....thanks for coming, you're always so much fun!!

The kids and I went up to Tallahassee last weekend to visit the Fitzpatrick's and Mom/Grandma (Randy, unfortunately wasn't able to take Friday off, so missed out on the fun). We started the weekend out with the opportunity to see Barlow Girl, and Superchick in concert Friday night. It was the girls' first concert, and it'd been a while since I had been to one too...we had fun! Saturday we were able to see Grace's last basketball game....she did GREAT...she's quite the defense player, and she even scored a basket..GO GRACE!!

Came home Sunday afternoon, it was a quick, but fun weekend!

Veteran's Day at the Park!!

The Lighthouse in Mt. Dora

These ladies were kind enough to share their crackers with the kids!

Randon had great fun chasing these ducks/geese around...he didn't know what to think about them when they started chasing him!!

The girls had no school yesterday; so we headed out for errands, and ended up at the park. We had a good time just enjoying nature and each other's company; it was a very relaxful time. I just love slower days like these!

Trick or Treat ~ Walking for candy!

We had fun trick or treating with friends this year. Autumn was a rock start, Addy was wonder woman, and Randon a dinasour. Aunt Savannah added a bit more fun to the dress up by buying the kids color spray for their hair...they thought that was neat...thanks Savannah!!

Pedal Addy, Pedal!!

Addison finally decided that she wanted to learn how to ride a two wheel bike! We've been trying to talk her into this for a while now, but she was never really interested.....last night she decided it was time, and she did GREAT!!!

Randon and Percy

Randon really wants Percy to LOVE him, but Percy is a little scared of Randon.....whenever Randon is holding her, she just can't get away....He's trying very hard to MAKE Percy like him.....maybe one day she'll appreciate Randon's company!

Randy's second surgery

Randy had his carpal tunnel release surgery on his right hand on October 20th.....everything went smoothly, and he actually seems to be healing faster this time around. We went with a different doctor who made the incision about half the size as the other one....so I think that might be one of the reasons that he's been healing faster. We're just thankful that he doesn't have to go through this again!

Randon...growing up with Sisters

I can't remember which sister did Randon's hair this day, but he LOVED it!!

...We get this look from Randon alot...he's quite a ham!!

Dedication

A few Sundays ago was Randon and Addison's dedication. Most people do this when their children are babies, but we never had, and the opportunity came up, so we decided to go ahead and dedicate them to the Lord. It was a special Sunday....was very happy that their Grandmas were there, and Randy's Dad, "Pops"....my Dad was there in spirit!! :)

Addison looses a tooth!!

Addison lost her first tooth....she was scared, but so excited!! She decided that she wanted to keep her tooth, so she asked me to write the tooth fairy a note. After writing the note for her, she said, "Mom, I still want the money though".

Autumn's Baptism

Autumn was baptized on August 9th....after hearing there was going to be a baptism at church, she came to Randy and I and told us that she also desired to be baptized. Randy sat her down one evening and explained to her what it meant to be baptized.....Here are a few pictures from her special day...

First Day of School!

Well, the day finally arrived....two out of three of my children are now in school. What a strange feeling here at home! Randon actually seems kind of happy to have the house to himself! Autumn and Addy were so excited for today....it was a fun morning listening to them talk about school, and how excited they were....within five minutes of getting up, they were both dressed! Addy didn't even want me to walk her to her class, but I did anyway...I walked her to her class, and she found her assigned seat; the teacher had made name tags for them to wear. Autumn walked up towards her class, and found her good friend Hannah....so they wanted a picture together in front of the third grade sign. Enjoy the pictures. I'm looking forward to hearing about their day!

Fourth of July

Autumn and her friend Asa from school.

We had a good fourth of July...Mom came down for the weekend, and my special friend, Pat came for the night. We took the kids out to watch the big fireworks, then had a few of our own at home. Hope everyone had a good fourth of July with their families!

Addy's trip to the ER

Addy's hurt toe

Addy in a wheel chair....I think she was having fun!

Addy in the hospital bed waiting for her x-rays to be done....another perk to the ER.....laying in a hopsital bed

The finished product!

Addy had a little accident today with a glass vase. The girls had caught some grasshoppers a few days ago, and decided to let them go today......the glass jar accidentally was dropped, and Addy's big toe caught some of the glass. She was such a "tough" girl though.....she didn't even cry, well at first she did, but that was it.....I was surprised how well she handled herself at the hospital!

They took x-rays to make sure there was no glass, which there wasn't....cleaned it, and instead of using stitches, used an adhesive type glue to close the wound. The glue serves as a bandage and stitches.....I was thankful they didn't have to give her stitches......She was quite the trooper.

Spring Break

Randon, Autumn, and Addy at the Sanford Zoo

Parvu Family at the zoo

Addy, Randon, and Autumn at the zoo

Addy and Autumn at the Jungle Gym

Randon and Addy at the beach

Autumn's spring break was this week. We did alot of neat things: Jungle Gym (an indoor play area), the park, family movie night at home, the beach, and today we went to the Zoo. The kids had a lot of fun this week. The zoo was especially fun. Randon had never been to the zoo (he absolutely LOVED it), and the last time we were at the zoo, Addy was only two years old.

I had a lot of fun with the kids this week. Randy felt up to going to the zoo with us today, so it was especially fun with Daddy!! :)