'Tis the Season

Well folks, here they are at last, pictures from Boris' Thanksgiving songfest and feast!
Thanks Dad for fixing my headdress!

As you can see... he was a Native American.


Going to his feast in the new cafeteria was
pretty neat. I loved going into his school
and being part of everything.

The pumpkin bread I made was a big hit!

Have I mentioned how much I love this kid?!

Boris' Field Day!

This is Boris running one of the relay races. He was awesome! I loved being there for this. It's the type of thing I've been looking forward too for a long time. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did!


Some down time between events...
If Boris wasn't in the event, he was right there on the sidelines cheering on each and every one of his classmates!

Returning from the trash can where he just disposed of an incredibly yummy popsicle provided by one of the Moms!

Day #7

I'd like to introduce you to my beautiful son Boris. He is a nutjob...enjoy!
What better way to prove your strength to the masses, than with a little demonstration! Look! He not only lifts his brother with little effort, but he can also move him around the room!

There is something magical about this kids smile. It's a drug of mine. I will never get enough.

Day #6

Oh my gosh! That spider's going to eat all the cake!
Yup, he still does that 'hair' thing!

RED RANGER, GO!

The king and his court?

Boris is such a guy. He's hairy, bold, aggressive, opinionated, short-tempered and very very independent. He is so amazing. He led the pack tonight, urging on the slower kids, choosing which houses to hit and which to skip. He carefully calculated exactly how much loot he was getting from each stop, complaining if he felt it wasn't enough.

But, as always, he stays happy! He's the chipper, upbeat, quick-to-laugh alpha-dog in the pack of brightly-colored kids. He commands attention. He smiles alot. He gets all the jokes we try to tell over his head. He's a ladykiller. He's infuriating and endearing at the same time.

Everybody loves Boris.

(I don't know why it looks like Spike has pigtails..he doesn't.)

I didn't know where else to put this picture...

Do you have any idea how proud we are?
Do you know how good it feels to see your child grow up?
Do you know how much it hurts to see your child grow up?

We have more love than we can ever use up...

Day #4

Boris was so excited to go back to school today, he literally could not stand still! I, unfortunately lost my voice to my illness, so had a hard time communicating with his teacher at school. I did, however, get his report card, and am happy to report that it was outstanding! He got the kindergarten equivilant of straight A's!
This is after a hair cut and a nice relaxing shower. He is going to be a red Power Ranger tomorrow and has to look his best! Especially since Delaney is going to be Super Girl! We have to give the ladies something sweet to look at, don't we?

Day #3

I am happy to report that Boris is nearly 100% better. He still has some coughing fits, but his appitite has returned along with his sense of humor! Welcome back, baby!
He actually drew these super cool chalk people all over the front porch, but wouldn't sit still long enough to get a proper picture.
Tomorrow will be his first day back to school, so I'm sure I'll have a lot more to tell! Stay tuned!

Day #2

Yes, he's that big! This is before our outing (see other blogs). You might be asking yourself, "Why the long sleeves?" Well, it was 56 degrees out, that's why! I know, I know, it's hard to believe, I mean, it IS Texas, and it's not even December yet, right? All I can say is "Stranger things have happened." Besides, it didn't last long, the high today was 75. In other news...
On our walk this afternoon, he seemed to be doing great, until the coughing started...
He coughed so much he vomitted! Not once, or twice, but more like 10 times!
Relax, he's fine. I took his temperature and it was totally normal. He is actually over the enormous mountain of illness that's dominating our house. I have every confidence that he will be returning to school on Monday. Although, I think I will request for him to skip recess and P.E. just to be on the safe side.

Day #1

Boris has been sick and out of school since Wednesday.
He missed the letter O, his class shirt, and his report card.
Not to mention computer class, and treasure box!
This has been the best of all the days, and I'm hoping he will be at 90% by tomorrow.
So, do me a favor guys...send all the positive energy you can spare, and keep those toes and fingers crossed! He deserves it!

Our first school carnival

Yup! That's cotton candy! They actually didn't like it very much.





One of a dozen different inflatable "rides"






Tattoos complete the trip!

A lesson for all of you

Take a walk in the rain with Boris...

A little something to get you through the day...

One of several attempts at a family photo, and yes, this was the best one!













Look at our new shoes!




This is Robyne running away while holding Hella and snapping an action shot!


I loved the look on his face so much, I just had to share!

'SCUSE US A MINUTE...MOMMY AND DADDY ARE CRYING...

It's the first day of kindergarten...real school. Boris stops to pose with his new lunchbox on the way there.

And here's his kindergarten teacher, Ms. Grannell. This is her first year here, having just moved down from Buffalo NY.

So, um, Boris is really tall...in case you were unaware. Here he is, very happy about having a locker, but sick of forcing smiles for pictures...

This is the final pic, he's happy and excited.

Mommy and Daddy, however, were blubbering fools. The time has flown. We would swear he was just a baby yesterday, and now he's a schoolkid..?!?

The world better be ready for him...


This is picking him up in the afternoon. Mommy wouldn't let go...

Yee Haw!

We recently went swimming with Danielle and her family at her sisters house.
Boris was invincible with his tube!











We had a blast!
The kids loved every minute!

SELF PORTRAIT

Happy Birthday Boris!

The request was for a strawberry cake with vanilla frosting, which turned out to be pretty good!

Rik, of course, did all the decorating...






Here's a little something for all of you who couldn't make it but would have liked to be here...enjoy!

Everybody loves Boris!

DEEP BLUE BATHTUB

Beach Boys

Boris had this moment when Spike and Rik were out in the waves, he got really scared and started screaming that sharks were going to eat them. I told him Daddy was old hat at the whole beach thing, and not to worry. He felt better and went and joined them.
It's amazing how much they love the beach and water. Every time we go it's the same. They rock!

ZOMBIE!

Nah! It's just what's left of a Star Wars ice cream pop!
Gotcha! *wink*

Boys of Summer

The sun shines in my bedroom, when you play.
And the rain it always starts, when you go away.

Photography 101

This one I took at Boris' request!














This one HE took!












Boris was holding the camera in this one too!
He's getting quite good.

And everyone knows how much I hate getting my picture taken...right?

A Little Something for Your Time

Mommy who?

After donuts were eaten and milk and coffee were drank, we spent the rest of the morning just enjoying being a family.

I love being a Mom!











Do you stare at your kids as much as I do mine?












One more week of pre-school, then off to the big school with all the other big kids...

*sniffle* my baby...









I'm cold and wet, what would you have me do?