Happy Birthday Grandpa

When we would go visit grandpa we would make him oatmeal cookies, so last night the kids made oatmeal cookies night for Great Grandpa's birthday. Today he would have been 96 years old. I love and miss Grandpa (and Grandma) and have such wonderful memories of times with them.

Here are some old photos....

Socks

If I had all the money in the world I would have a new pair of socks every day. There is nothing like the feeling of putting on a pair of new soft and fluffy socks. That being said - I absolutely HATE folding socks. Socks (whites) are the last load of laundry I do; that way they can sit in the dryer and the kids and Steve can just dig in and get their own.

Now, as the mother of a teenage girl (yes she is only 8, but I don't think she knows that) I have to say that the current fashion trend of wearing 2 different socks is by far my favorite. I don't have to match MaKenna's socks! I just throw them all in the basket and let her put them in her dresser - how ever she wants. She just grabs 2 socks and off she goes.

Happy Valentines Day

Quote of the day...
Jake: "Why are MaKenna and Kyler wearing RED?"
Me: "Because it's Valentines day."
Jake: "Don't they know that Valentine's Day isn't about Red and Hearts and stuff like that?"
Me thinking to myself - how sweet, Jake understands that its about showing others you care.
Jake: "It's about CANDY!"


My early birds got up at 6AM - right on schedule. I had put a small scavenger hunt together last night. They had a blast trying to solve the clues and find their treats. Here are the clues and prizes.

Location: Living Room wall
Clue #1: My Loves:

Our Morning has just begun,

Now its time for some fun. 

So go to the place that reflects your face.

Location: Bathroom mirror
Prize: Bag with hat and gloves
Clue #2: Work together and don't get apart...
I've given you a little head start.
You may be cute - but you must find your loot.
Take this bag and locate a boot.

Location: Entry Way
Prize: M&M Hearts
Clue #3: Sometimes its fun to just relax and play...
in some tiny bubbles all the day.

Location: Jacuzzi tub
Prize:  Bubble bath and toy
Clue #4: If you search high and low,
you never know how things will flow.
Find something of value where the discs go.

Location: Front room - DVD player 

Prize:  Free Red Box rental
Clue #5: Now its time to turn up the heat...
Your search is not yet complete.
Go claim your prize -
where the temperatures rise.

Location: Oven
Prize: Cinnamon Rolls
Clue #6: I know you've gotten thirsty from this hunt...
If you find your way to me I will help you out of that rut.

Location: Fridge
Prize: Choc milk
Clue# 7: Wet or Dry, Hot or Cold
We get used so you can fold.
Go find me for a little something cozy.

Location: Laundry Room
Prize: Fuzzy blankets
Clue #8: Stiff is my Spine and my body is pale...
but I'm always up for telling a tale.

Location: Boy's Room - Book Shelf
Prize: Notebook and pen
Clue #9: The fun is over and its time to eat...
Go find those cinnamon treats.
Happy Valentine's Day!

My baby is 6!

Kyler turned 6 on January 29th. Yes - this is a very late tribute to my "baby". I suppose it's OK to be late since he is the 3rd kid and we all know that the last one gets neglected because all time and energy is focused on the other two...

Here are some pics of him over the "years".

Kyler Warren Cormack
January 29, 2006

1 Year Old

2 Years Old

3 Years Old

5 Years Old

6 Years Old

Just realized I skipped 4 Years old - well, like I said he is the 3rd kid. I do have pictures of him during his 4th year, I just didn't post any here.

What do you know about Belted Galloway Cows?

Jake is in 5th grade and has had to do several presentations last year and this year. They do an excellent job getting the kids over any fear of public speaking. They have done debates, presented ideas of inventions, plays about history, and several other types of presentations. He has done 3 reading projects. (1st was a mystery book, 2nd was about immigration and he made a movie, 3rd was any topic)

Here is Jake's presentation on Belted Galloway Cows.

Aye... ye be invited to a Buccaneer Bash!

Wish everyone lived closer... we're having a pizza party for Kyler's 6th Birthday. He is so excited to be 6. It's cute how big of a deal it is to be 6 and not 5 anymore.

Friday the 13th

Today is Friday the 13th. That might explain why work this week has been so crazy. It seems like everything was a high priority escalation the last few days. I'm so ready for a 3-day weekend. I need the time to catch up on all my work and home stuff I didn't get done this week.

Every Friday the 13th I remember a particular November Friday the 13th in Bandon. I remember a big storm coming in and the power went out. (I was little, so I don't remember all the details...) I don't remember ever being scared - it was more cool than anything.  I remember it was fun to cook on the wood stove, use candles and lanterns, play games, etc. I think that is the storm that loosened the deck and later fell off - with dad hanging on.

Now, about the kids...
Today was Spirit Day at school. The kids were suppose to wear their favorite school colors. The winning class got an extra 10 minutes at recess. Both Jake and Kyler's class won.

MaKenna is on the Range View News Team.