Basement Remodel

We are remodeling the basement to put in two bedrooms for Amber and Ashley. There will also be a bathroom and t.v. room.

Gardening

Well, I've decided to try gardening this summer with the kids. We decided on several vegetables to plant. We had to start some early inside the house, like our peppers. We started these March 1st. I will take some photos of my garden now and post them a little later.

More of Phoenix, AZ

All the kids came down to our hotel room to watch a movie. They wanted the lights out so that it felt like the movie theater.


Now, who could resist posting this picture. This is at the science center. Jim and I raced each other in wheelchairs. It was an exhibit that let you sit in the chair, use your arms, but kept the wheelchair in place. There was a screen that showed your progress. Who won, you might ask? :) You'll have to ask Jim about that, although, if he admits that I won, he probably would say something like, "I let her win", you know, something that boys says when a girl beats them and they don't want anyone to know. :) I have to say, though, that the look on my face is nothing short of comical. I look like I am really straining.

Phoenix for Christmas

Christmas 2008 was spent in Phoenix, AZ with my entire family. We stayed at a really nice hotel and then went out and found places to take the kids and see the sights. One day we took the kids to an amusement park, Castles and Coasters, like a mini- Adventureland. The kids had a great time. Bill convinced Amber to go on the kids version of the space shot. It wasn't too bad. Her face when they first took off was priceless, but she actually went back and road it again with her dad.



We also went to the science center, the zoo, and drove all the way to Sedona. The trip home from Sedona was memorable as Addie threw up all over me, the van, and herself. This started the 24 bug that many of us got. Thank goodness our room had two bathrooms. I was sick 7 times that night, and the girls in the other room were sick all night too. Bill was a busy guy.




We went to a railroad museum of some sort and the kids rode in a cattle car with Grandma and Grandpa. It was quite comical to see them all scrunched in.

So Daddy thinks he going to play football...

I'm not so sure... :) Addie got this princess makeup table for Christmas. The brush, comb, lipstick, etc., all make noise when you pull them out or put them back. This fascinates Alex, so Addie was showing him how everything works. He doesn't actually play with the table anymore, now he just steals the little stool and he uses it to turn lights on and off.

Addie's Birthday- 5 years old!

Can you believe it?? Addie is 5 years old. She is attending 4/5 year old preK in Radcliffe (the same building that her sisters are in). Addie is really growing up. She has a great personality and can really crack you up.




This is a picture from the Heubner side of birthdays.

Colo-NESCO

Well, for a lot of people that didn't know, we moved back to Hubbard last June and Bill took a job at Colo-NESCO teaching English and coaching football and girls track. His team performed really well this past season, making the playoffs. It was an outstanding season! Way to go Bill (and the boys of course)!

Halloween 2008

Well you might be wondering where Amber is in this picture. We are entering a new realm of childrearing, that time when 6th grade girls trick-or-treat in packs! Amber and her girlfriends all went together. One of their moms was the driver and followed them from house to house in her car. You know, we have to offer some feeling of independence, yet at the same time keeping the parents happy too.

Alex's 3rd Birthday

Okay, so I know that I am a little late in posting these, but, better late than never. Actually, my mother told me that I needed to update my blog because she always glanced at it and nothing was ever put on. So, mom, here you go! :)
You can tell that Alex is a shy and quite child that we have to encourage to show emotion. :) Ha ha! Actually, the last photo shows Alex's true personality!