Monday, June 24, 2013

Family Fun Day!




This is a talent that she is pretty proud of.  This also helped us discover that her dad can do the same thing.  Genetics?! 

Charli lost tooth #4 at the Central City Subway this weekend!  

We took a family "work" trip to GI on Saturday and found our own fun!  The kids enjoyed some new scenery...and a Saturday that didn't include rain!





We even found a train to ride!

It IS as much fun as it looks!  ;-)

We got to see Monsters University with friends this weekend too!  The theater was so full that we sat in three different rows - in two different sections :(  The kids enjoyed the movie though!

Henry * Harper * Sadie

Charli * Maggie    (not pictured Cohen & Kadence)

Charli had a full week at camp this year.  The camp is just outside of town and was a full day M-F.  She was exhausted, but did so many fun things.  It was called "Deer Camp".  She got to canoe, learn archery, swim, etc.  All activities which were right up her alley! At the end of camp they handed out about 7 awards.  She was "lucky" enough to win the "most humorous" award and came home with her own banana trophy!  She giggled...and is pretty proud of it!


Charli also earned her orange belt last week!  (we had a BUSY week!)  She tested for this the week before getting to spend time with Aunt Rachelle out west, so she had to wait to find out!  It's amazing to watch their little minds & bodies work and learn! 

Happy Birthday Harper!

I have decided that if I wait to upload pictures from my "real cameras" this blog will never last...so I am sure I will have old pictures to post when I finally get those pictures too!  

Harper had a super 4th birthday.  He felt like his birthday got to last two days because his daycare party was the day after his actual birthday...which was a-okay with him!



friends!!!

These types of pictures never get old!
Harper got a 4-wheeler for his birthday!  Charli was this age when she got hers, though it doesn't seem like it!  

It's the year for modes of transportation for Harper I guess!  Grandma & Grandpa B got his a fancy (John Deere) green scooter!  Now Charli, Harper, and Chad all have Razors to zip around the neighborhood on!  I am sure our neighbors loooooove that!  


Not sure there is anything better than a birthday waffle to wake up to!

Happy 4th Birthday Harper!!

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

3rd times a charm!!

I was starting to stress a little as several of the pictures I took were not on my computer, but never fear....I found them!  Sorry for the blast of posts!

more from state track!



two of the several state track athletes from our family!
(PS - in case I have not previously mentioned this, my dad is growing out his beard for the Q125 celebrations coming up in our hometown!)

Celebrating my dad's 70th birthday with him!  (he MAY be told he reminds people of Uncle Si every now and again!)



Chad calls this dedication...snuggling up with his backhoe! 

I know I already posted a picture - but this one seemed to be better!


Several Pictures from Memorial Day in Newman Grove...I love some of these pictures!







I am very proud when I have the opportunity to see my dad in uniform. He was a member of the Green Barrett during the Vietnam War.  While I do not know all of the details of his responsibilities or the war itself, I know what I need to know...my dad is and was a hero.  I have a love hate relationship with the details.  I would love to know stories to share with my kids, but for some reason I cannot make myself learn because it hurts my heart to know what he and my mom went through.  Being a member of the Green Barrett is prestigious, but it wasn't for free. 



Not a great picture, they were part of a fly over during the ceremony.  




WWE - Preister

taking "planned" pictures of the kids generally goes like this....

Charli smile.....

Harper, sit by your sister and smile please!

which leads into wrestling... 

which leads into teasing of the brother/sister

and ultimately ends with one of them winning.  Yesterday it was Harper who won by planting a kiss on his sister who fought it hard!

and relishing in the joys of victory....the car to himself!

the boys!

Monday, May 27, 2013

hidden treasures!

These are some of the goodies I found when I realized I have not loaded this camera for FAR TO LONG!


Who doesn't love dominos?!

Charli's music program (that may or may not have taken place as far back as February.....or so!?)


Preister Farm 2013

Ummm, Easter!  


Chad has a solid crew if he would like to start prepping future Preister Ex workers!






One a Saturday morning, long ago, before the beautiful weather got us so busy, I found the kids dancing in the living room together!