tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82286301501935826672024-03-12T23:53:34.926-04:00Lueker MunchkinsWe hope you enjoy watching our munchkins laugh and grow together!Lueker Family Blog - Part 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/16768781446720036779noreply@blogger.comBlogger449125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228630150193582667.post-70114804473520101192012-05-06T23:30:00.002-04:002012-05-06T23:35:19.953-04:00New Blog<div align="center">It happened to us again! We ran out of space on this blog so we're moving on to the next one. The new address is <a href="http://luekermunchkins2.blogspot.com/">http://luekermunchkins2.blogspot.com/</a> . It is the same as this old address we just added a "2." Thanks for checking up on us and we hope you enjoy keeping up with us on our Lueker Munchkins School & Play blog!</div>Lueker Family Blog - Part 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/16768781446720036779noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228630150193582667.post-79797757206519142272012-04-30T22:00:00.006-04:002012-05-02T00:32:29.103-04:00Lueker Munchkins - School & Play<div align="center">It appears we have once again exceeded our space limitation for our blog. :( I am working on getting a new blog together named Lueker Munchkins - School & Play located at luekermunchkins2.blogspot.com . Since the beginning of the year our playroom has been setup as a classroom. Since last Fall we have been working on hammering out our schedule and exactly what curriculm we plan to use with Reagan as she begins Kindergarten next Fall. Everything has gone very well and we officially started a large portion of our curriculum, "Story of the World" from "A Well Trained Mind, A Guide to Classical Education at Home," by Susan Wise Bauer and Jessie Wise, a couple of weeks ago. We are going to be using the classical education approach and I am very excited about our decision! I'm hoping our new blog will focus and document at least equally our school projects as well as our life experiences. We hope you follow us over to Lueker Munckins - School & Play at luekermunchkins2.blogspot.com.</div><div align="center">~</div><div align="center">In the meantime, after much thought, I decided to finish this blog up by writing a little bit about each of the kids and where they are developmentally. I should do that more often anyway since I use this as my journal and memories of my munchkins as they grow.</div><div align="center">~ </div><div align="center">Our Family - Easter - April 2012</div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Eta23Ow_CMo/T59EOD2DMGI/AAAAAAAAUKM/w16EqgY6WT4/s1600/08Apr2012_Easter_Pop_007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5737379458634166370" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Eta23Ow_CMo/T59EOD2DMGI/AAAAAAAAUKM/w16EqgY6WT4/s400/08Apr2012_Easter_Pop_007.JPG" /></a><div align="center">Reagan - 5 years old</div><div align="center"> If I had to choose one word to describe Missy Reagan, it would be INTENSE!!! She is so full of life and love! She feels everything and does everything full tilt. There is no half way for our beautiful 5 year old little girl and we love her for it! Everything is black and white for Reagan, which does at times make her life a bit difficult. She is so smart and funny but her temper is one to be reckoned with. We are still working very hard to help her learn how to control her impulses and express herself in an appropriate way. It is hard work for everyone around here! Reagan is an incredible and voracious reader. She can read anything you put in front of her and she is doing a great job learning how to spell. She does very well with math as well although it does not come as easily to her as reading has. Having said that, she has completed the Kumon addition book for 1st graders and is currently working on subtraction. For whatever reason, she seems to enjoy subtraction significantly more than addition. Reagan has an amazing memory which I'm sure has helped her tremendously in her academic pursuits thus far. It has also served her well in her Suzuki violin lessons. She began taking violin in June of 2010 and is reaching the end of book 1. She is currently working on Bach's Minuet 3. Even though she takes Suzuki which focuses on training the ear, she is very good at site reading music as well and loves to do so. Because she's taking Suzuki her ear is already developing and Reagan has amazed us by sitting down at the piano and playing different songs entirely on her own. The achievement that probably surprises me the most at this time is how athletic Reagan is becoming. She has incredible biceps and with that surprising upper body strength for a little girl who just turned 5. She is also developing a little six pack! She is so so strong! Reagan loves taking gymnastics and would probably spend every day at the gym if we let her. She is currently an Extended Star Filly at Legacy Gymnastics and can't wait to become a Hot Shot. The biggest obstacle facing her at present is her ability to listen and pay attention in her classes. Part of that is being the youngest in her classes but we keep encouraging her to do her best if she wants to continue to move up. While she is turning into an amazing little girl and wonderful big sister she still loves her purple blanket she received from Grammy as a baby. She can't go anywhere without it! Reagan also loves to play with Groovey Girls, American Girl Dolls, Disney Princesses (any and all) and Squigies (I avoided those as long as I could but I have to admit they are pretty cute and I would have loved them as a child). Reagan loves to play outside as well as being a big enough girl to navigate the computer on her own (especially games on pbskids.org and any dress up games she can locate). I don't know what Missy Reagan is going to do in the future, but I can't wait to see where her determination and zest for life takes her!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BOmPGGGa-q0/T59FeqNDcjI/AAAAAAAAUKw/HAX8ucKxI5M/s1600/30Apr2012_DadRetrmntPrty_006%2B-%2BCopy%2B%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 307px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5737380843320734258" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BOmPGGGa-q0/T59FeqNDcjI/AAAAAAAAUKw/HAX8ucKxI5M/s400/30Apr2012_DadRetrmntPrty_006%2B-%2BCopy%2B%25282%2529.jpg" /></a>Kennedy - 3 years old</div><div align="center">If I had to choose one word to describe Missy K, it would be <em>SWEET</em>. She can be as intense as her big sister (and little brother for that matter) but she has a sweetness about her which is incredibly endearing. Her big hugs are the best in the world and I will be so sorry when the day comes that she is too big to run half way across the world to give me one of those precious big hugs. While Missy K is pretty easy going, the 1-5% of the time she decides to dig in her heals she is positively immovable. When this girl makes up her mind there is absolutely no changing it! She can be one determined and persistent girl and we love her dearly! Missy K is reading beginning books. She has not picked up reading as fast as Reagan did but math and writing appear to be easier for her. Math just seems to make sense to her and isn't even something that really needs to be explained. We are currently working on mastering writing numbers but when we begin formal addition books I expect it will take very little teaching as she does so much verbally already. She can count to 30 easily and can get to 100 with assistance. She is also doing pretty well counting by 2's to 20 and 5's and 10's to 100. Her handwriting is so good, both numbers and letters, and she is eager to work on her Kumon workbooks like a big girl. Kennedy has been taking violin for 9 months or so and is doing quite well. She is currently working on mastering "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" but also enjoys playing little songs like "Hot Cross Buns." We have always thought of Kennedy as athletic. She is not surprisingly doing very well in gymnastics as a Little Foal. She can't wait to move up in her class and become a Big Foal. Like Reagan she has a favorite blanket that was given to her as a baby. She takes her "pink blankie" from Ms. Mo'mina everywhere with her and insists that it is placed exactly straight with no wrinkles on her pillow every night. Kennedy also enjoys playing with Groovey Girls, American Girl Dolls, Disney Princesses and Squigies. Playing games on pbskids.org and outside are also favorite activities. I can't wait to see how our sweet Missy K decides to use her talents in the future!</div></div><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3yxFn7fysYY/T59ErOibYsI/AAAAAAAAUKk/Sc7ylUt9dN8/s1600/22Apr2012_StrawberryJam_005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5737379959720862402" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3yxFn7fysYY/T59ErOibYsI/AAAAAAAAUKk/Sc7ylUt9dN8/s400/22Apr2012_StrawberryJam_005.JPG" /></a>Jackson - 1 year old (20 months)</div><div align="center">The one word I would use to describe our little Mr. Jackson would probably be ornery, bless his little heart! He can be so super super sweet and he is extremely intense but he is one ornery little critter. I've never seen a little guy give sweet little old ladies such dirty looks. He is probably the most shy of the three when meeting someone for the first time (the girls weren't really ever shy) but he is the least shy about letting you know who he wants and when. Just like his big sisters Mr. Jackson knows his mind! Jackson loves balls, trucks, cars but most especially Thomas the Tank Engine and all his friends. Obsessed is probably a better word. He goes nuts everytime he sees a book, movie or toy that has anything to do with Thomas. He can play for hours with his Thomas toys and we literally take them everywhere with us. Jackson LOVES Thomas! Jackson also loves to read. His current favorite book is "Owl Babies" (as well as any Thomas books). As you can see from recent blog posts Jackson has really gotten into being a big kid and loves to do everything his big sisters are doing. He is so proud of himself when he opens the door to let the cats in or out. One way to get him to do things is to ask him if he wants to be a "big boy" and most of the time the answer is "Yes!" Speaking of speaking, Jackson doesn't say much yet. He has started talking some but says more if you ask him to say words than actually intiating it himself. His latest and funniest talking story we have of him is last week Reagan began referring to him as "Bubba." Jackson did not approve of this nickname and adamently responded "No, Bubba!" while shaking his head. He has continued this conversation/trick much to the delight of all of us and he is determined he is not Bubba! Again, this boy already knows his mind and isn't afraid to share his thoughts! We do not currently have Jackson enrolled in anything specific but he does enjoy open gym time during Kennedy's Wednesday morning gymnastics time so we might have another little gymnast on our hands. I am sure we'll have him begin violin in the next year or two but we'll probably wait to see what his interest level is before we decide if we begin at 3 or 4 years old. I look forward to seeing what direction my sweet baby boy's life takes as he becomes old enough to express his thoughts to us!<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G3TaFF_ciqU/T59Eezd3liI/AAAAAAAAUKY/kUIKSFuFfzI/s1600/03Apr2012_CinncinatiZoo_020.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5737379746295551522" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G3TaFF_ciqU/T59Eezd3liI/AAAAAAAAUKY/kUIKSFuFfzI/s400/03Apr2012_CinncinatiZoo_020.JPG" /></a></div><div align="center"> We are so proud of and love all three of our children dearly! Even if they provide a challenge (or two) every now and then, we feel so extremely fortunate to have three happy and healthy children! It goes without saying that we also feel extremely fortunate to have such wonderful friends and family to help nurture and provide so many amazing experiences for our children. Thank you for being a part of our lives (and our blog)! Thank you for everything you do for us! We look forward to seeing where we go and what we do as we begin the new chapter of school in our lives. It is difficult to believe it has been 5 years (almost exactly) since I began our first blog. It's hard to imagine where we will be 5 years from now but we hope to find ourselves still enjoying and sharing our Lueker Munchkins journey through life with all of you!</div></div>Lueker Family Blog - Part 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/16768781446720036779noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228630150193582667.post-7866545105494272302012-04-27T16:29:00.024-04:002012-04-30T21:35:26.255-04:00Ally's Monkey Joe Birthday Party<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xoQ6XG9g4Pc/T5wVp6r7NII/AAAAAAAATzI/zKGsrtP91hc/s1600/25March2012_AllysBDay_001.JPG"></a>We were invited to a super fun Monkey Joe's/Lion King birthday party for Ally the end of March. They had it on a Sunday evening so they were able to rent the entire space for just the birthday crew. This was really nice because Monkey Joe's always makes me a bit nervous because with all the large inflatables it's easy to lose the kids. It was wonderful to know everyone there was with us so you didn't have to worry quite so much about them disappearing. As always, the kids had a fantastic time bouncing, sliding and playing! </div><div align="center">~</div><div align="center">Here's a picture of the beautiful birthday girl! :)</div><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4vDMZ6NLSd8/T5wVYrQTh8I/AAAAAAAATy8/atJp_IMCmKQ/s1600/25March2012_AllysBDay_011.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5736483539035326402" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4vDMZ6NLSd8/T5wVYrQTh8I/AAAAAAAATy8/atJp_IMCmKQ/s400/25March2012_AllysBDay_011.JPG" /></a>Ally's incredible Nala cake<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PvBfQJTNvUc/T5wVYeKFxJI/AAAAAAAATyw/QVfJ2zj7yO4/s1600/25March2012_AllysBDay_008.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5736483535519597714" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PvBfQJTNvUc/T5wVYeKFxJI/AAAAAAAATyw/QVfJ2zj7yO4/s400/25March2012_AllysBDay_008.JPG" /></a>The girls with Monkey Jane (I'm not sure we had ever met Jane before)<div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Cjg0L9syadI/T5sGWbwh_tI/AAAAAAAATt4/qJKea-yV07Y/s1600/25March2012_AllysBDay_007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5736185532864659154" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Cjg0L9syadI/T5sGWbwh_tI/AAAAAAAATt4/qJKea-yV07Y/s400/25March2012_AllysBDay_007.JPG" /></a>Kennedy and Cooper had a wondeful time playing together<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eH8MgZmx6f8/T5sGOYkdoxI/AAAAAAAATts/SNQUnbr8Clc/s1600/25March2012_AllysBDay_002%2B-%2BCopy%2B%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5736185394569782034" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eH8MgZmx6f8/T5sGOYkdoxI/AAAAAAAATts/SNQUnbr8Clc/s400/25March2012_AllysBDay_002%2B-%2BCopy%2B%25282%2529.jpg" /></a>Could these two be any cuter??? Adorable! :)<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xU3oTSHrD4A/T5sGIPQSbJI/AAAAAAAATtg/YdpmPjVjTug/s1600/25March2012_AllysBDay_003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5736185288990026898" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xU3oTSHrD4A/T5sGIPQSbJI/AAAAAAAATtg/YdpmPjVjTug/s400/25March2012_AllysBDay_003.JPG" /></a>It always cracks me up that with all the enormous inflatables the kids without fail have to ride this little carousel.<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hazDjMf9eKA/T5sF_Q8a8WI/AAAAAAAATtU/8XYhK7rBNxE/s1600/25March2012_AllysBDay_004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5736185134824747362" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hazDjMf9eKA/T5sF_Q8a8WI/AAAAAAAATtU/8XYhK7rBNxE/s400/25March2012_AllysBDay_004.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KZr_yab5Dak/T5sF6WXB8oI/AAAAAAAATtI/s7zJq9PV850/s1600/25March2012_AllysBDay_005.JPG"></a>There were more kids than animals one time so the girls decided to share<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-n4DGeRbhkS0/T5sFvnqiMKI/AAAAAAAATs8/VsGtNA2sKSw/s1600/25March2012_AllysBDay_006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5736184866045833378" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-n4DGeRbhkS0/T5sFvnqiMKI/AAAAAAAATs8/VsGtNA2sKSw/s400/25March2012_AllysBDay_006.JPG" /></a>Jackson on one of the little kid inflatables. He thoroughly enjoyed climbing all over this huge crocodile! :)<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WwLwEHwWzdc/T5sFg0WFoLI/AAAAAAAATsw/SZyyIXD2LXc/s1600/25March2012_AllysBDay_009.JPG"></a>I love this picture of Carson riding the turtle<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nRGtX9fMQFE/T5sFXAxTXWI/AAAAAAAATsk/XyJzPoKRV1Q/s1600/25March2012_AllysBDay_010.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5736184443288378722" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nRGtX9fMQFE/T5sFXAxTXWI/AAAAAAAATsk/XyJzPoKRV1Q/s400/25March2012_AllysBDay_010.JPG" /></a>The girls wouldn't think a Monkey Joe's experience without Cotton Candy was complete. I thought these pictures of them watching it being made were so sweet. :)<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ByEh_yHhpOQ/T5sEoVqxj3I/AAAAAAAATsA/9JbEuOVb44U/s1600/25March2012_AllysBDay_014.JPG"></a><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gS9cm58epyk/T5sEg1Hf5cI/AAAAAAAATrw/2_xiiMM9lD8/s1600/25March2012_AllysBDay_015.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5736183512447313346" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gS9cm58epyk/T5sEg1Hf5cI/AAAAAAAATrw/2_xiiMM9lD8/s400/25March2012_AllysBDay_015.JPG" /></a>Yummy!<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5MjmsDNu53Q/T5sEba3PMaI/AAAAAAAATrk/R0vLzsOp-u0/s1600/25March2012_AllysBDay_016.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5736183419500442018" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5MjmsDNu53Q/T5sEba3PMaI/AAAAAAAATrk/R0vLzsOp-u0/s400/25March2012_AllysBDay_016.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LVI7D7PkZFI/T5sD_l9msaI/AAAAAAAATrU/n1RRMJTwyBA/s1600/25March2012_AllysBDay_017.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5736182941443600802" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LVI7D7PkZFI/T5sD_l9msaI/AAAAAAAATrU/n1RRMJTwyBA/s400/25March2012_AllysBDay_017.JPG" /></a>The girls happily shared their cotton candy with a curious Jackson<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mg-hnw2DreI/T5sDlB_bcEI/AAAAAAAATqw/Brgnucw2lCg/s1600/25March2012_AllysBDay_020.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5736182485110976578" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mg-hnw2DreI/T5sDlB_bcEI/AAAAAAAATqw/Brgnucw2lCg/s400/25March2012_AllysBDay_020.JPG" /></a>Jackson wasn't impressed... He threw it on the floor which is what he is scowling at here. lol :)<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3bnsQjkrpeA/T5sDDjOvxkI/AAAAAAAATqk/yhJhznJgsFk/s1600/25March2012_AllysBDay_018.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5736181909918041666" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3bnsQjkrpeA/T5sDDjOvxkI/AAAAAAAATqk/yhJhznJgsFk/s400/25March2012_AllysBDay_018.JPG" /></a>After a couple of tries he decided it might not be the best stuff in the world, but it might have some minimal redeeming qualities.<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OD-N6iuigFc/T5sC7w9hwNI/AAAAAAAATqY/836sngFnPfk/s1600/25March2012_AllysBDay_019.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5736181776164962514" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OD-N6iuigFc/T5sC7w9hwNI/AAAAAAAATqY/836sngFnPfk/s400/25March2012_AllysBDay_019.JPG" /></a>A couple more cute bouncy pictures of Missy K<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2DKroZFOhmc/T5sCgPYw0DI/AAAAAAAATpQ/m6VRqu7ZN-o/s1600/25March2012_AllysBDay_012.JPG"></a><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fdUV8wnAUvI/T5sCZ3WSddI/AAAAAAAATpE/WJE2JI65BM8/s1600/25March2012_AllysBDay_013.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5736181193763878354" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fdUV8wnAUvI/T5sCZ3WSddI/AAAAAAAATpE/WJE2JI65BM8/s400/25March2012_AllysBDay_013.JPG" /></a>Happy Birthday Miss Ally! Thank you so much for inviting us to your party! We had a great time and hope you have a fantastic year being 5!<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eqT-ZPEaD2c/T5sCLVDeleI/AAAAAAAATog/QzcEFly9MLY/s1600/25March2012_AllysBDay_001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5736180944040007138" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eqT-ZPEaD2c/T5sCLVDeleI/AAAAAAAATog/QzcEFly9MLY/s400/25March2012_AllysBDay_001.JPG" /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Lueker Family Blog - Part 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/16768781446720036779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228630150193582667.post-17009179491842084352012-04-25T23:17:00.006-04:002012-04-26T00:00:04.969-04:00A Busy Saturday Morning<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v8kjIuLYIPc/T5i_UGEYOSI/AAAAAAAATe8/2lXLj4Kv3vU/s1600/24March2012_Tree_003.JPG"></a>One of the reasons Grammy and Grand-Dad came to visit with Uncle Andrew and Aunt Jen was so Grammy could accompany Reagan in her first violin festival/competition. Reagan did a wonderful job (so did Grammy) and earned a "Superior" rating for her performance. She played "Song of the Wind," a Folksong, for her required piece and "Allegro," by Suzuki, for her chosen piece. Because it was relatively early, we picked up donuts on our way home from Krispy Kreme to share with everyone.</div><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pApe-icfp0A/T5i_CMM6ynI/AAAAAAAATew/bQwb3wTHJBs/s1600/24March2012_Tree_001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735544169812380274" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pApe-icfp0A/T5i_CMM6ynI/AAAAAAAATew/bQwb3wTHJBs/s400/24March2012_Tree_001.JPG" /></a>Kennedy was pretty excited about her chocolate filled Easter egg decorated donut<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-89QvMOiZFGA/T5i_BVfFDRI/AAAAAAAATek/FtvxSXx8i0k/s1600/24March2012_Tree_002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735544155124600082" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-89QvMOiZFGA/T5i_BVfFDRI/AAAAAAAATek/FtvxSXx8i0k/s400/24March2012_Tree_002.JPG" /></a>After the donuts were eaten we headed outside for the second reason Uncle Andrew, Aunt Jen, Grammy and Grand-Dad were paying us a visit. During a bad storm a couple of weeks earlier one of our trees partially/mostly fell down. Uncle Andrew led our fearless crew in safely bringing it the rest of the way down. Then, while they were at it, they went ahead and took out a second dead tree that needed to come down. Thank you so much for all the hard work!!!<br />~<br />Uncle Andrew was going to make this stump smooth when Reagan exclaimed she didn't want it cut because as it was she could pretend to be either (and I quote) "Columbus or Odysseus." Since that time she has also added Jake of the Neverland Pirates. lol :) Here she is, our brave captain of the seas, sailing at the helm of her vessel!<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cShHEemMgzQ/T5i_BFn0KMI/AAAAAAAATeY/ToZwKa9eYbM/s1600/24March2012_Tree_003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735544150866274498" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cShHEemMgzQ/T5i_BFn0KMI/AAAAAAAATeY/ToZwKa9eYbM/s400/24March2012_Tree_003.JPG" /></a>While the tree had broken off it's base it was hung up on another tree and leaning between our home and our neighbor's house. The trick was bringing it down without taking out any air conditioners. :)<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tz8mcUz-ciA/T5i-0qjIpXI/AAAAAAAATeI/_noIX6QruH0/s1600/24March2012_Tree_004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735543937440458098" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tz8mcUz-ciA/T5i-0qjIpXI/AAAAAAAATeI/_noIX6QruH0/s400/24March2012_Tree_004.JPG" /></a>Thankfully for us, Uncle Andrew travels well prepared with all the tools you need to take down a tree (or two) at a moment's notice. <div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wmadOByJc1w/T5i-0AWvnhI/AAAAAAAATeA/UHwGcGVfJYE/s1600/24March2012_Tree_005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735543926114197010" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wmadOByJc1w/T5i-0AWvnhI/AAAAAAAATeA/UHwGcGVfJYE/s400/24March2012_Tree_005.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gAzQBlDps40/T5i-zjAK_7I/AAAAAAAATd0/1aLlOs6vrCc/s1600/24March2012_Tree_006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735543918234894258" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gAzQBlDps40/T5i-zjAK_7I/AAAAAAAATd0/1aLlOs6vrCc/s400/24March2012_Tree_006.JPG" /></a>The guys had to try a couple of different things to get the tree positioned correctly and to disentagle the branches from the tree that was holding it up. They literally pulled it back 10 feet or so and a bit to the side to bring it down perfectly in between the two houses.<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k1AAre6HijY/T5i-n2q2_8I/AAAAAAAATdo/EJyIP7Xlxok/s1600/24March2012_Tree_007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735543717355782082" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k1AAre6HijY/T5i-n2q2_8I/AAAAAAAATdo/EJyIP7Xlxok/s400/24March2012_Tree_007.JPG" /></a>Our amazing woodsmen!<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-moNdlKG7LLo/T5i-nIdyiLI/AAAAAAAATdc/-EzhezZjOkQ/s1600/24March2012_Tree_008.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735543704952932530" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-moNdlKG7LLo/T5i-nIdyiLI/AAAAAAAATdc/-EzhezZjOkQ/s400/24March2012_Tree_008.JPG" /></a>Reagan directing Uncle Andrew on exactly how tall the "Lorax" stump should be<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CMGukC3u8ZI/T5i-m9PBwaI/AAAAAAAATdQ/VYNiCJrwbW4/s1600/24March2012_Tree_009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735543701938225570" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CMGukC3u8ZI/T5i-m9PBwaI/AAAAAAAATdQ/VYNiCJrwbW4/s400/24March2012_Tree_009.JPG" /></a>Uncle Andrew suggested Reagan try and push the top of the stump off once he had cut it.<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-klL3MX1pYfM/T5i-VonZf8I/AAAAAAAATc8/usxziflE6Fk/s1600/24March2012_Tree_010.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735543404345524162" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-klL3MX1pYfM/T5i-VonZf8I/AAAAAAAATc8/usxziflE6Fk/s400/24March2012_Tree_010.JPG" /></a>With a bit of teamwork it slid right off<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cICaSo4k3II/T5i-VTmSh_I/AAAAAAAATcw/ApgW6xRtWAk/s1600/24March2012_Tree_011.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735543398703728626" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cICaSo4k3II/T5i-VTmSh_I/AAAAAAAATcw/ApgW6xRtWAk/s400/24March2012_Tree_011.JPG" /></a>I think both Reagan and Kennedy expected the Lorax to pop out at any moment since we were cutting down not just one, but TWO, trees! It appears that either the Lorax does not care about Locust trees (they are nasty trees with those horrible thorns) or he's okay with the removal of dead trees. Either way, we didn't receive a visit from the Lorax that morning. The girls have been enjoying their Lorax stump, however, and frequently jump up on it shouting "I'm the Lorax and I speak for the trees!!!"<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-do_6Nq7OG9w/T5i-UxKJhcI/AAAAAAAATco/kEXBvfJveNk/s1600/24March2012_Tree_012.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735543389458892226" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-do_6Nq7OG9w/T5i-UxKJhcI/AAAAAAAATco/kEXBvfJveNk/s400/24March2012_Tree_012.JPG" /></a><div>Believe it or not, all of this activity occurred before lunch. We had a quick cookout with hotdogs, brats and smores before heading them on their way to pick up the AT in Virginia. Thank you all so much for coming and working so hard! We were regular a Renaissance family that Saturday morning utilizing our music and outdoor talents!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Lueker Family Blog - Part 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/16768781446720036779noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228630150193582667.post-69301370389950587412012-04-25T23:01:00.003-04:002012-04-25T23:11:37.390-04:00Aunt Jen and Mr. Potatohead's Birthdays<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dvWZUReJedk/T5i6-qyXeAI/AAAAAAAATcU/njHm4P18UMs/s1600/23Mar0Feb2012_BDays_003.JPG"></a>Before beginning their month long trek up the the Appalacian Trail, Aunt Jen and Uncle Andrew stopped in with Grammy and Grand-Dad to visit us the end of March. It happened that they came up the day after Aunt Jen's birthday and on the actual 60th birthday of Mr. Potatohead. As such, we knew we needed to do something special to celebrate. It's been a while since I've made ice cream baked potatoes but it seemed like the only appropriate birthday dessert for this occasion. I believe both Aunt Jen and Mr. Potatohead appreciated my efforts. :)<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3MfEDFp5NoY/T5i65GbetAI/AAAAAAAATcE/CCGUzhWu5IQ/s1600/23Mar0Feb2012_BDays_003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735539615597507586" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3MfEDFp5NoY/T5i65GbetAI/AAAAAAAATcE/CCGUzhWu5IQ/s400/23Mar0Feb2012_BDays_003.JPG" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JRqWhAJ3njk/T5i649QadHI/AAAAAAAATb4/zOKXGrOEIEc/s1600/23Mar0Feb2012_BDays_001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735539613135172722" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JRqWhAJ3njk/T5i649QadHI/AAAAAAAATb4/zOKXGrOEIEc/s400/23Mar0Feb2012_BDays_001.JPG" /></a>Aunt Jen helping Jackson eat a couple of ice cream baked potatoes using the candle for a spoon? I don't remember if that was Aunt Jen or Jackson's brilliant idea... lol :)<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3Y4xZvRrbPc/T5i6vDhwFGI/AAAAAAAATbo/RtSC0p0cyas/s1600/23Mar0Feb2012_BDays_004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735539443019813986" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3Y4xZvRrbPc/T5i6vDhwFGI/AAAAAAAATbo/RtSC0p0cyas/s400/23Mar0Feb2012_BDays_004.JPG" /></a>Missy K giving Mr. Potatohead a big birthday hug after polishing off her chocolate baked potato<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jkZ72vNTuHY/T5i6u8noS3I/AAAAAAAATbg/tQSuf0LgaRc/s1600/23Mar0Feb2012_BDays_005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735539441165421426" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jkZ72vNTuHY/T5i6u8noS3I/AAAAAAAATbg/tQSuf0LgaRc/s400/23Mar0Feb2012_BDays_005.JPG" /></a></div></div><br /></div>Lueker Family Blog - Part 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/16768781446720036779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228630150193582667.post-17295683430600316592012-04-25T22:46:00.003-04:002012-04-25T22:57:49.464-04:00Dr.Suess Party<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kDCM-THkEcU/T5i4M3XWG0I/AAAAAAAATbQ/ra8MIS92Ayk/s1600/Crafts.jpg"></a>This is a bit out of order again, sorry... While Kelly, Chaz and Anna were up here the beginning of March the Veloudis' invited us over to their house for a Dr. Suess party. It was in conjunction with his birthday as well as the opening of the "Lorax" which we saw together. They made all the kids these adorable Cat and the Hat t-shirts with their first initial. They were so so so cute!!! Taking a picture with this crew of little guys was not an easy task so here's a shout out to Rachel for capturing this shot!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qJcZ_XgSWxM/T5i3UmIOy-I/AAAAAAAATbE/3hs1UIMy5LY/s1600/TheCrew%2B-%2BCopy%2B%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 268px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735535689916664802" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qJcZ_XgSWxM/T5i3UmIOy-I/AAAAAAAATbE/3hs1UIMy5LY/s400/TheCrew%2B-%2BCopy%2B%25282%2529.jpg" /></a>While Tiff, Jordan and Rachel taught Kelly and I how to use the Embroidery Machine the kids enjoyed a number of Dr. Suess crafts they had planned for them including making Thing 1 and Thing 2. It was super cute and fun!<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XAHzrnItPCQ/T5i3Ud24h4I/AAAAAAAATa0/ya64rvpCcxg/s1600/Crafts.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735535687696418690" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XAHzrnItPCQ/T5i3Ud24h4I/AAAAAAAATa0/ya64rvpCcxg/s400/Crafts.jpg" /></a>Look at these amazing Dr.Suess inspired cupcakes!<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Rgz60Zy8ITo/T5i3T0qhsoI/AAAAAAAATas/CYgxYnhnPA0/s1600/Cupcakes.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735535676638737026" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Rgz60Zy8ITo/T5i3T0qhsoI/AAAAAAAATas/CYgxYnhnPA0/s400/Cupcakes.jpg" /></a>After the party we intended to go and see the "Lorax" at the Movie Tavern but it was sold out. :( Luckily we were able to purchase tickets ahead of time for the next evening and the kids loved it! The girls can't wait to go see it again when it gets to the $1 theatre. Thanks so much for the amazing party and adorable Dr.Suess t-shirts! :)</div></div><br /></div>Lueker Family Blog - Part 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/16768781446720036779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228630150193582667.post-45872419469364640142012-04-25T22:25:00.002-04:002012-04-25T22:32:50.599-04:00Sunday Morning at Grammy and Grand-Dad's House<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RUwOn8gMWnQ/T5iymTp_Z6I/AAAAAAAATaU/HNnIGF8pMvc/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_Dad_003.JPG"></a>Aunt Jen took some great pictures of us Sunday morning. She started by catching this little Leprechaun in action.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZMKeidSfrc0/T5iyZjpdxuI/AAAAAAAATaE/m_aDcgJYxJU/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_Dad_003.JPG"> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735530277591959266" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZMKeidSfrc0/T5iyZjpdxuI/AAAAAAAATaE/m_aDcgJYxJU/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_Dad_003.JPG" /></a>On his way out to the front porch (with as many Thomas engines as he can manage to carry of course)<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tw9zA4Tyezs/T5iyZbCRKUI/AAAAAAAATZ0/qXzs9DwUcNI/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_Dad_004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735530275280070978" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tw9zA4Tyezs/T5iyZbCRKUI/AAAAAAAATZ0/qXzs9DwUcNI/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_Dad_004.JPG" /></a>We might not look the best but I thought this was a pretty sweet early morning picture of my kiddos and me :)<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-erSJNLeuKw4/T5iyYwOPpZI/AAAAAAAATZs/gQOOHP_Hr-Y/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_Dad_005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735530263787578770" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-erSJNLeuKw4/T5iyYwOPpZI/AAAAAAAATZs/gQOOHP_Hr-Y/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_Dad_005.JPG" /></a>There's nothing like enjoying a good cup of coffee and reading the Sunday morning paper in a rocking chair on the front porch with your Grand-Dad. I love it!!! :)<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8RXDUpCNNkc/T5iyNrbwhAI/AAAAAAAATZk/1Fgr4Sc8Ct0/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_Dad_006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735530073523520514" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8RXDUpCNNkc/T5iyNrbwhAI/AAAAAAAATZk/1Fgr4Sc8Ct0/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_Dad_006.JPG" /></a>I guess the comics were pretty good that Sunday<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v2joN_E1xQQ/T5iyNE1zitI/AAAAAAAATZY/EDcIthwiwBU/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_Dad_007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735530063163787986" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v2joN_E1xQQ/T5iyNE1zitI/AAAAAAAATZY/EDcIthwiwBU/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_Dad_007.JPG" /></a>Thank you Grammy, Grand-Dad, Uncle Andrew, Aunt Jen and Boss for such a super fun weekend!</div></div><br /></div></div>Lueker Family Blog - Part 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/16768781446720036779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228630150193582667.post-22818217585685285912012-04-25T21:31:00.016-04:002012-04-25T22:24:06.515-04:00Burgess Falls<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dRSYnZtpzQ8/T5itfv12bOI/AAAAAAAATZA/QuGznx50aKk/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_030.JPG"></a>After we were done playing in the Holler we picked up our favorite local pizza (Gondola's) and headed to one of our favorite state parks, Burgess Falls. This is a place I remember spending a lot of time at when Andrew and I were children too. We have been here with the girls several times and we always have a fabulous time! We found a picnic table to eat pizza at but as we were finishing up it began to rain. Kennedy was apparently afraid she would melt and covered herself entirely in a towel to walk back to the van but Jackson thought the rain was great and eating while walking was a pretty silly idea! :)</div><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HazyR8MEKus/T5isuK5R7CI/AAAAAAAATYs/o27s2v4gE-M/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_030.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735524034654891042" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HazyR8MEKus/T5isuK5R7CI/AAAAAAAATYs/o27s2v4gE-M/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_030.JPG" /></a>After walking a bit Jackson decided to hitch a ride with Grand-Dad back to the van<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zwk7i9GmmdA/T5istklFTGI/AAAAAAAATYk/84MCG83GYqM/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_031.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735524024369630306" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zwk7i9GmmdA/T5istklFTGI/AAAAAAAATYk/84MCG83GYqM/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_031.JPG" /></a>Here's our crew waiting for the rain to pass<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C0Boe5KMD6g/T5isf_TeKVI/AAAAAAAATYU/4_OeP4iHPJE/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_032.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735523791025350994" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C0Boe5KMD6g/T5isf_TeKVI/AAAAAAAATYU/4_OeP4iHPJE/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_032.JPG" /></a>I thought Kennedy was funny draped across the back seat and Reagan thought she needed to be in the picture as soon as I told Kennedy I wanted a picture of her.<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PlvOjzIFDsU/T5isfRMruaI/AAAAAAAATYM/NxTXz3IJIaU/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_033.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735523778648848802" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PlvOjzIFDsU/T5isfRMruaI/AAAAAAAATYM/NxTXz3IJIaU/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_033.JPG" /></a>Two very proud and happy dog walkers<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wanr6tEdpQY/T5ir_3DCWcI/AAAAAAAATXM/dJxUCwWcmAc/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_034.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735523239053121986" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wanr6tEdpQY/T5ir_3DCWcI/AAAAAAAATXM/dJxUCwWcmAc/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_034.JPG" /></a>Jackson discovered he cold climb up the ladders and/or stairs and then slide down the slides by himself. You can see from his smiles just exactly how impressed he was with this newly discovered talent!<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FzBY8eFQnJ0/T5ir_eKSFhI/AAAAAAAATXA/-OLmJDymIbo/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_035.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735523232372626962" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FzBY8eFQnJ0/T5ir_eKSFhI/AAAAAAAATXA/-OLmJDymIbo/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_035.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZVQWWsKSaQQ/T5ir_LPGsLI/AAAAAAAATW4/-ME7XuMzJBQ/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_036.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735523227292577970" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZVQWWsKSaQQ/T5ir_LPGsLI/AAAAAAAATW4/-ME7XuMzJBQ/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_036.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_dJIG0SCujs/T5irwJ_yuTI/AAAAAAAATWo/mtrLLU5QPFo/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_037.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735522969261881650" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_dJIG0SCujs/T5irwJ_yuTI/AAAAAAAATWo/mtrLLU5QPFo/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_037.JPG" /></a>Ready, Set, Go!!!<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Kixmk1RnFqc/T5irvnz7ULI/AAAAAAAATWc/fsLYbynEMbc/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_038.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735522960085307570" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Kixmk1RnFqc/T5irvnz7ULI/AAAAAAAATWc/fsLYbynEMbc/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_038.JPG" /></a>So much fun!!! :)<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TS7CAjAkce8/T5irvM6kP9I/AAAAAAAATWU/mLXjr-PK2Iw/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_039.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735522952865398738" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TS7CAjAkce8/T5irvM6kP9I/AAAAAAAATWU/mLXjr-PK2Iw/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_039.JPG" /></a>While the girls explored again with Uncle Andrew and Aunt Jen, Jackson hung out with Grand-Dad. He was a little uncertain of the rushing water but he eventually made it down to the waters edge to check things out.<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eoMbulRdTw4/T5irZErTRMI/AAAAAAAATWE/SjfBbIH38mw/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_040.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735522572696765634" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eoMbulRdTw4/T5irZErTRMI/AAAAAAAATWE/SjfBbIH38mw/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_040.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W2IHNLHd8vQ/T5irYhbRK8I/AAAAAAAATV8/gByHgEDFhVk/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_041.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735522563234278338" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W2IHNLHd8vQ/T5irYhbRK8I/AAAAAAAATV8/gByHgEDFhVk/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_041.JPG" /></a>Kennedy, on the other hand, has no fear. The wilder the better! <div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Nu5udUc_5Bc/T5iqxlyheFI/AAAAAAAATU8/BzA7GMNFZ_o/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_Dad_002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735521894390659154" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Nu5udUc_5Bc/T5iqxlyheFI/AAAAAAAATU8/BzA7GMNFZ_o/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_Dad_002.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-71kK3-PdJ0o/T5iqxBZgI8I/AAAAAAAATU0/eVRkKyXLDSw/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_042.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735521884622037954" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-71kK3-PdJ0o/T5iqxBZgI8I/AAAAAAAATU0/eVRkKyXLDSw/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_042.JPG" /></a>Aunt Jen and Reagan were able to climb/wade out a pretty good distance<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aPV8HTHM_V0/T5ip7BzzQ1I/AAAAAAAATTw/XODdbrrBGhk/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_043.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735520957019407186" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aPV8HTHM_V0/T5ip7BzzQ1I/AAAAAAAATTw/XODdbrrBGhk/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_043.JPG" /></a>Reagan, Aunt Jen, Kennedy and Uncle Andrew posing for me<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4fExGM9fDuI/T5ip6tpbgFI/AAAAAAAATTo/K6yqPBWNCvU/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_044.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735520951607197778" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4fExGM9fDuI/T5ip6tpbgFI/AAAAAAAATTo/K6yqPBWNCvU/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_044.JPG" /></a>Jackson was pretty excited to hit the trail and run back and forth between Grammy and Mommy all by himself.<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ksE9lQZLv8M/T5imwDQ5p6I/AAAAAAAATSc/RU_Bd2I4eQM/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_045.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735517469896452002" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ksE9lQZLv8M/T5imwDQ5p6I/AAAAAAAATSc/RU_Bd2I4eQM/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_045.JPG" /></a>Uncle Andrew and Kennedy found a good rock to climb as well as place to rest while Reagan finished up splashing around in the water.<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eJkIlFinTPg/T5imvvOKOQI/AAAAAAAATSQ/8YgqB8g9fgo/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_046.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735517464516245762" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eJkIlFinTPg/T5imvvOKOQI/AAAAAAAATSQ/8YgqB8g9fgo/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_046.JPG" /></a><div align="center">It was such a beautiful day the park was over flowing with people. This made poor Boss extremely nervous so Grammy and Aunt Jen decided to take him back to the van. Even though we had a wonderful time playing in the water Reagan really wanted to see some of the waterfalls. Grand-Dad, Uncle Andrew and I took the kids to the first waterfall but Reagan still wanted to see one more so they took her on while I began walking back to the van with Kennedy and Jackson. On our way Jackson and Kennedy found many dandelions to blow and make wishes on. They were so sweet together! :)</div><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JGLAjS7ImCk/T5imCpHOIRI/AAAAAAAATRo/or7Zi0CaOOc/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_049.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735516689782415634" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JGLAjS7ImCk/T5imCpHOIRI/AAAAAAAATRo/or7Zi0CaOOc/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_049.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HBcuwNDlh6s/T5imvPZWCeI/AAAAAAAATSA/8TBWh5K2exA/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_047.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735517455973222882" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HBcuwNDlh6s/T5imvPZWCeI/AAAAAAAATSA/8TBWh5K2exA/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_047.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wkG6cbcXebY/T5imun0sgCI/AAAAAAAATR4/PptASjyoR24/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_048.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735517445350522914" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wkG6cbcXebY/T5imun0sgCI/AAAAAAAATR4/PptASjyoR24/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_048.JPG" /></a>Grammy and Kennedy back at the van and ready to go<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d3pX1hu48Ls/T5imCOtjtcI/AAAAAAAATRg/QL5hw_dupEs/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_050.JPG"> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735516682695456194" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d3pX1hu48Ls/T5imCOtjtcI/AAAAAAAATRg/QL5hw_dupEs/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_050.JPG" /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Lueker Family Blog - Part 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/16768781446720036779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228630150193582667.post-62174556936035020682012-04-24T23:51:00.009-04:002012-04-25T00:50:35.264-04:00The Holler<div align="center">After a very green and yummy breakfast we headed down to the Holler (and now that I'm writing that I'm wondering if I'm spelling it correctly). We went because we learned Aunt Jen had never been. I'm not sure if the kids had ever been either. I'm also not really sure how to explain it. It's basically valleys close to Baxter. I don't know if it's officially Buffalo Valley or officially the Holler or something else all together. I remember going for drives there frequently when Andrew and I were children. It wasn't far from where we lived and Mom and Dad enjoyed collecting wild flowers there. It seems like it was a main attraction for anyone who ever visited us and we always took company there. It's pretty, fun and great for lots of exploration if you're a kid. I guess you just have to go and see/experience it for yourself. If you ever visit my parents and haven't had the pleasure of a visit to the Holler, ask them to take you there! :) We stopped at one of the places we frequented growing up and the girls had a fantastic time!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TfwzMFHeEaE/T5d2hJ4p1AI/AAAAAAAATMc/sriRk0eVBvM/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_024.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735182962440918018" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TfwzMFHeEaE/T5d2hJ4p1AI/AAAAAAAATMc/sriRk0eVBvM/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_024.JPG" /></a>Aunt Jennifer and Uncle Andrew helped the girls explore and find fossils<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AEbvl66cweY/T5d2g6TBxwI/AAAAAAAATMQ/_ExbXd7n45A/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_025.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735182958256572162" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AEbvl66cweY/T5d2g6TBxwI/AAAAAAAATMQ/_ExbXd7n45A/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_025.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xBnKQs2WfQw/T5d2grv1MUI/AAAAAAAATMI/dXqy9ARitgg/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_014.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735182954350850370" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xBnKQs2WfQw/T5d2grv1MUI/AAAAAAAATMI/dXqy9ARitgg/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_014.JPG" /></a>Aunt Jen found a little salamander<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HuJsot8-_0Q/T5d2LU0xQvI/AAAAAAAATL4/1wQdoHZ5oRg/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_023.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735182587420295922" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HuJsot8-_0Q/T5d2LU0xQvI/AAAAAAAATL4/1wQdoHZ5oRg/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_023.JPG" /></a>One happy little girl!<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ratRH6WKOhw/T5d2K73VRII/AAAAAAAATLw/ovtZYo11Tb0/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_011.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735182580720157826" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ratRH6WKOhw/T5d2K73VRII/AAAAAAAATLw/ovtZYo11Tb0/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_011.JPG" /></a>One happy dog!<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g23E7tykm90/T5d2Kg3-D_I/AAAAAAAATLg/Krtj-Haik7E/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_012.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735182573475074034" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g23E7tykm90/T5d2Kg3-D_I/AAAAAAAATLg/Krtj-Haik7E/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_012.JPG" /></a>The girls tried to skip rocks with Uncle Andrew and Aunt Jen. Somewhere along the way Reagan decided it was more efficient to locate the largest rocks and just chuck them in. If you can't skip a rock, then you might as well create the biggest splash possible, right?!?!?<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-daiz7jVHa5g/T5d2KUY_waI/AAAAAAAATLY/BJ2NMGLkUZo/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_015.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735182570123936162" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-daiz7jVHa5g/T5d2KUY_waI/AAAAAAAATLY/BJ2NMGLkUZo/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_015.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-561oxXi_dL8/T5d1yX7ALAI/AAAAAAAATLM/3eUHREk09r8/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_016.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735182158755015682" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-561oxXi_dL8/T5d1yX7ALAI/AAAAAAAATLM/3eUHREk09r8/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_016.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pkkuXihjKYQ/T5d1yP3cTaI/AAAAAAAATLA/nhCazni2pKE/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_017.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735182156592598434" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pkkuXihjKYQ/T5d1yP3cTaI/AAAAAAAATLA/nhCazni2pKE/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_017.JPG" /></a>No harm in trying, right?<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fl_H0ARZJz0/T5d1xtSJFqI/AAAAAAAATK0/IvL9jq1BlYg/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_018.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735182147309344418" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fl_H0ARZJz0/T5d1xtSJFqI/AAAAAAAATK0/IvL9jq1BlYg/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_018.JPG" /></a>Besides the hat, I think Reagan looks like she's walking like a Leprechaun in this picture :) <div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-N6NNcdxs1zk/T5d1xGgi_yI/AAAAAAAATKo/Nw_EgnHMdJk/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_019.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735182136900779810" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-N6NNcdxs1zk/T5d1xGgi_yI/AAAAAAAATKo/Nw_EgnHMdJk/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_019.JPG" /></a>Kennedy enjoyed throwing large rocks as well <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G6LXoVx3OuU/T5d8k0NmaCI/AAAAAAAATNI/UbsoJ0f2IRw/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_021.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735189622412437538" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G6LXoVx3OuU/T5d8k0NmaCI/AAAAAAAATNI/UbsoJ0f2IRw/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_021.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OH3gxGSHFZk/T5d1WZesZlI/AAAAAAAATKM/q0af-OreIbQ/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_020.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735181678136813138" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OH3gxGSHFZk/T5d1WZesZlI/AAAAAAAATKM/q0af-OreIbQ/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_020.JPG" /></a><div><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L5mCuWz-am0/T5d2h1dTzLI/AAAAAAAATMs/c-ssbeK-od0/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_022.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735182974137388210" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L5mCuWz-am0/T5d2h1dTzLI/AAAAAAAATMs/c-ssbeK-od0/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_022.JPG" /> </a></div><div align="center"><div>Jackson never really went near the water but he throughly enjoyed inspecting each rock individually</div></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L5mCuWz-am0/T5d2h1dTzLI/AAAAAAAATMs/c-ssbeK-od0/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_022.JPG"></a><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tayRaC3o9Sk/T5d1V-VqjWI/AAAAAAAATJ4/d6ZkDnf6TZQ/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_013.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735181670851186018" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tayRaC3o9Sk/T5d1V-VqjWI/AAAAAAAATJ4/d6ZkDnf6TZQ/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_013.JPG" /></a>Then he decided it was pretty funny to hold rocks on top of his head. Looking at this picture it's definitely one of those times I wish I could hear exactly what he was thinking. :)<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uXZSXd441IE/T5d08q4mkDI/AAAAAAAATJo/h3kHIIDfo2k/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_027.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735181236132286514" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uXZSXd441IE/T5d08q4mkDI/AAAAAAAATJo/h3kHIIDfo2k/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_027.JPG" /></a>Jackson also enjoyed hanging out with Grammy while the girls explored with Uncle Andrew, Aunt Jennifer and Boss<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZLwMGmpnGpE/T5d08Dsd7DI/AAAAAAAATJc/uuwVGza7CeA/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_028.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735181225612405810" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZLwMGmpnGpE/T5d08Dsd7DI/AAAAAAAATJc/uuwVGza7CeA/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_028.JPG" /></a>Nothing like a good book (especially if it's about Thomas and Friends) when rocks are no longer exciting enough entertainment<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Asv1bPHTYs/T5d3_uNhqQI/AAAAAAAATM4/yLJYdtC-mlg/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_Dad_001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735184587099842818" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Asv1bPHTYs/T5d3_uNhqQI/AAAAAAAATM4/yLJYdtC-mlg/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_Dad_001.JPG" /></a>Missy K and Grand-Dad<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oqDJ5oXW5U4/T5d07AEqtdI/AAAAAAAATJM/qrJp84KEJOw/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_029.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735181207460296146" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oqDJ5oXW5U4/T5d07AEqtdI/AAAAAAAATJM/qrJp84KEJOw/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_029.JPG" /></a></div>Thank you for a fun morning in the Holler!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Lueker Family Blog - Part 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/16768781446720036779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228630150193582667.post-82413022929132033762012-04-24T23:27:00.005-04:002012-04-24T23:46:55.612-04:00Celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Tennessee<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uL_tJlAC8k0/T5dwF1gbs0I/AAAAAAAATI0/hwVZvk44Rxs/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_002.JPG"></a>Uncle Andrew and Aunt Jennifer traveled to Tennessee from Alaska the middle of March. They wanted to visit family before hitting the Appalacian Trail for a month in preparation of climbing Mt. Denali in May. They were in Tennessee over St. Patrick's Day and as you can see we came prepared to celebrate! :) <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J1TV5sGV3H8/T5dvz__bp6I/AAAAAAAATIk/-MXL-iFvCno/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_010.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735175589621114786" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J1TV5sGV3H8/T5dvz__bp6I/AAAAAAAATIk/-MXL-iFvCno/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_010.JPG" /></a>Three beautiful Leprechauns<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6ZXzabdZgpo/T5dvzTIj2oI/AAAAAAAATIc/r8-ov-5JbGA/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735175577579805314" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6ZXzabdZgpo/T5dvzTIj2oI/AAAAAAAATIc/r8-ov-5JbGA/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_004.JPG" /></a>Of course Boss didn't want to be left out of the festivities. He practically begged us to put this Leprechaun hat on his head. :)<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-boxbK10Obdo/T5dvnOwqPTI/AAAAAAAATIM/myxQ8K2S9tc/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735175370247388466" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-boxbK10Obdo/T5dvnOwqPTI/AAAAAAAATIM/myxQ8K2S9tc/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_009.JPG" /></a>Grammy made her amazing Long Johns for us but turned both the donuts and frosting green for fun. :)<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xjhOZZj-n1s/T5dvm4EwklI/AAAAAAAATIA/x5JF3Me3YaI/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735175364157674066" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xjhOZZj-n1s/T5dvm4EwklI/AAAAAAAATIA/x5JF3Me3YaI/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_006.JPG" /></a>Jackson wasn't sure which hat he wanted to wear but he didn't have any trouble determining that the Long Johns were delicious!!! :)<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bN7zo1V7_gY/T5dvmsmiZ8I/AAAAAAAATH0/E7cDhVjbZJM/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735175361078126530" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bN7zo1V7_gY/T5dvmsmiZ8I/AAAAAAAATH0/E7cDhVjbZJM/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_007.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zL2JWmvilIw/T5dvmMpG9lI/AAAAAAAATHs/9RnMafwQWPI/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_008.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735175352498976338" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zL2JWmvilIw/T5dvmMpG9lI/AAAAAAAATHs/9RnMafwQWPI/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_008.JPG" /></a>What a happy (and super cute) baby boy! <div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b10N45IyHWg/T5dvUDmPK6I/AAAAAAAATHc/sCEOOwpgqO8/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735175040833366946" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b10N45IyHWg/T5dvUDmPK6I/AAAAAAAATHc/sCEOOwpgqO8/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_005.JPG" /></a>Reagan headed outside in search of a Leprechaun<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1JDxI-Hrbyw/T5dvT_8tpaI/AAAAAAAATHQ/JSBS29uodu4/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735175039853897122" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1JDxI-Hrbyw/T5dvT_8tpaI/AAAAAAAATHQ/JSBS29uodu4/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_002.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UqkecK8Kv10/T5dvTd0eECI/AAAAAAAATHI/vTaKxqzFQoQ/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735175030692515874" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UqkecK8Kv10/T5dvTd0eECI/AAAAAAAATHI/vTaKxqzFQoQ/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_003.JPG" /></a>Reagan was quite dissapointed not to discover a Leprechaun in Grammy and Grand-Dad's yard but amazingly we found SIX 4-leaf clovers! Here's a picture of 4 of them. What luck!<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fm0-ETOcAkc/T5dvTBR-_nI/AAAAAAAATG8/vMl1_s-ByB4/s1600/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735175023031680626" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fm0-ETOcAkc/T5dvTBR-_nI/AAAAAAAATG8/vMl1_s-ByB4/s400/27Mar0Feb2012_StPatDay_001.JPG" /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Lueker Family Blog - Part 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/16768781446720036779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228630150193582667.post-1322828265918008082012-04-24T22:39:00.005-04:002012-04-24T23:13:36.242-04:00Baking Bread with Grammy<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HL0B3Lv7EeY/T5dlsnXmVkI/AAAAAAAATGo/c3EONiPUKko/s1600/14March2012_BreadMaking_001.JPG"></a>Kelly and Chaz left on Wednesday of their first week of Spring Break and let Anna stay with us for a couple of fun days. Grammy stopped in Kentucky on her way back from Wisconsin to help us all get back to Tennessee. After spending a couple of days over the weekend in Tennessee, Grammy came back with us to Kentucky to spend a few days of her spring break with us here. I'm not sure how it is that I don't have any pictures of the week that transpired in that time (given that I have 100 pictures of everything and anything) but it was a super fun way to spend Tennessee's spring break. :) </div><div align="center">~</div><div align="center">During Grammy's visit, she helped us bake bread one day. I've actually been interested in finding a good and easy bread recipe so we decided to see if it would work to use Grammy's wonderful dinner roll recipe for bread instead. The girls were both excited about getting started with Grammy.</div><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ey8VsQQGuIY/T5dlWJQFGfI/AAAAAAAATGc/RJHWWNTejEE/s1600/14March2012_BreadMaking_001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735164081594505714" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ey8VsQQGuIY/T5dlWJQFGfI/AAAAAAAATGc/RJHWWNTejEE/s400/14March2012_BreadMaking_001.JPG" /></a>Jackson quickly decided he wanted to get in on the action as well. He just had some specific ideas on exactly how he wanted to help and wasn't entirely sold on the idea of following directions... <div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X63Dpu0jYtQ/T5dlQSRboeI/AAAAAAAATGM/9bPvK7Si94A/s1600/14March2012_BreadMaking_002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735163980936880610" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X63Dpu0jYtQ/T5dlQSRboeI/AAAAAAAATGM/9bPvK7Si94A/s400/14March2012_BreadMaking_002.JPG" /></a>I think Grammy was helping Kennedy with the salt while Reagan was measuring sugar<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-75Iv_1ZRncA/T5dlP3hqoCI/AAAAAAAATGA/mOHk8f3ITzc/s1600/14March2012_BreadMaking_003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735163973757214754" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-75Iv_1ZRncA/T5dlP3hqoCI/AAAAAAAATGA/mOHk8f3ITzc/s400/14March2012_BreadMaking_003.JPG" /></a>Jackson thought using the mixer was pretty amazing!<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Yns4cHUSRFc/T5dlPlyfzdI/AAAAAAAATF0/Yt_Oba3yorM/s1600/14March2012_BreadMaking_004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735163968995970514" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Yns4cHUSRFc/T5dlPlyfzdI/AAAAAAAATF0/Yt_Oba3yorM/s400/14March2012_BreadMaking_004.JPG" /></a>Talk about teamwork! Love it! :)<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_vQx69o4I-A/T5dlO2NHuFI/AAAAAAAATFs/GzC8HcKn2Co/s1600/14March2012_BreadMaking_005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735163956222736466" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_vQx69o4I-A/T5dlO2NHuFI/AAAAAAAATFs/GzC8HcKn2Co/s400/14March2012_BreadMaking_005.JPG" /></a>Here's some serious teamwork in action; adding flour while stirring it in with a wooden spoon<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JNkyE4DewaI/T5dkF6PGVfI/AAAAAAAATFg/0n-foc9ECFw/s1600/14March2012_BreadMaking_006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735162703174325746" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JNkyE4DewaI/T5dkF6PGVfI/AAAAAAAATFg/0n-foc9ECFw/s400/14March2012_BreadMaking_006.JPG" /></a>Jackson thought adding flour was a lot of fun too<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DQnLI-bIiN0/T5dkFTh_BgI/AAAAAAAATFQ/EEaEw0_360c/s1600/14March2012_BreadMaking_007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735162692784555522" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DQnLI-bIiN0/T5dkFTh_BgI/AAAAAAAATFQ/EEaEw0_360c/s400/14March2012_BreadMaking_007.JPG" /></a>Jackson did not appreciate being told we had enough flour... Sometimes life just isn't fair! Meanwhile Grammy taught the girls how to kneed the bread.<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8DwnYd5lqYI/T5dkExRIiiI/AAAAAAAATFE/OZT79OJZrxM/s1600/14March2012_BreadMaking_008.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735162683587070498" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8DwnYd5lqYI/T5dkExRIiiI/AAAAAAAATFE/OZT79OJZrxM/s400/14March2012_BreadMaking_008.JPG" /></a>Reagan doing her best to follow the directions but kneeding bread is a little more complicated than either Grammy or I realized. Practice makes perfect though!<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2K-4lRCvF3U/T5dkEj8owWI/AAAAAAAATE8/R_SBU8RDECw/s1600/14March2012_BreadMaking_009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735162680011440482" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2K-4lRCvF3U/T5dkEj8owWI/AAAAAAAATE8/R_SBU8RDECw/s400/14March2012_BreadMaking_009.JPG" /></a>Thank you for spending so much time with us over your spring break, Grammy! We had lots of fun playing and baking with you! :)</div></div></div></div></div><br /></div></div>Lueker Family Blog - Part 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/16768781446720036779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228630150193582667.post-46928824235588389542012-04-24T18:05:00.009-04:002012-04-24T20:58:12.814-04:00Snow - At Long Last!!! :)<div align="center">To our great dismay, we received hardly any snow this winter. :( A couple of dustings here and there but we only had one good snow where there was enough to go outside and play in. As luck would have it, it happened to snow in early March when Kelly, Chaz and Anna were visiting us. This was the first opportunity the kids have ever had to enjoy snow together and they did have a wonderful time! Our next door neighbor girls, Macy and Meagan, also came over to increase our fun!</div><div align="center">~</div><div align="center"> Incidentally, growing up I remember quite frequently receiving our best snow the first week in March. Even though the weathermen certainly weren't predicting it, I told Kelly she should bring the kids snowclothes. She laughed at me and didn't bring their clothes. I guess you can see below who had the last laugh! lol :)</div><div align="center">~<br />This is a bit out of sequence but I wanted to begin the post with the best group shot I caught of our crew lined up for sledding in front of our house.</div><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EO7lZdXzucg/T5dEmxGXRlI/AAAAAAAATD8/kblhqIuRZu8/s1600/5March2012_SnowStiriz_012.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735128083285362258" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EO7lZdXzucg/T5dEmxGXRlI/AAAAAAAATD8/kblhqIuRZu8/s400/5March2012_SnowStiriz_012.JPG" /></a>The kids actually began playing in the backyard making small snow forts to use during snowball fights<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-30Xa5UcjOCw/T5dEms6gB1I/AAAAAAAATDs/YXSuQIPg9dQ/s1600/5March2012_SnowStiriz_002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735128082161862482" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-30Xa5UcjOCw/T5dEms6gB1I/AAAAAAAATDs/YXSuQIPg9dQ/s400/5March2012_SnowStiriz_002.JPG" /></a>Meagan made one enormous snowball! <div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LUg8ijIBt8s/T5dEmKSeIBI/AAAAAAAATDk/i24UO-MX-jg/s1600/5March2012_SnowStiriz_004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735128072867160082" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LUg8ijIBt8s/T5dEmKSeIBI/AAAAAAAATDk/i24UO-MX-jg/s400/5March2012_SnowStiriz_004.JPG" /></a>Sweet Anna making a snow angel<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p_1fgtsI9y0/T5dEdQG4yKI/AAAAAAAATDY/uj6kU5k5zsA/s1600/5March2012_SnowStiriz_001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735127919810365602" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p_1fgtsI9y0/T5dEdQG4yKI/AAAAAAAATDY/uj6kU5k5zsA/s400/5March2012_SnowStiriz_001.JPG" /></a>One very happy Missy Reagan to get outside and play in the snow!<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sXoL54k4HVw/T5dEc-cIdCI/AAAAAAAATDM/4xHHzXLyJjc/s1600/5March2012_SnowStiriz_003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735127915067634722" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sXoL54k4HVw/T5dEc-cIdCI/AAAAAAAATDM/4xHHzXLyJjc/s400/5March2012_SnowStiriz_003.JPG" /></a>The big kids decided to try and pull the little guys around our yard. <div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HxVjVxr_wSY/T5dES242HbI/AAAAAAAATCo/HzBSO2pWTUQ/s1600/5March2012_SnowStiriz_007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735127741241892274" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HxVjVxr_wSY/T5dES242HbI/AAAAAAAATCo/HzBSO2pWTUQ/s400/5March2012_SnowStiriz_007.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IRB0EN1MQ-4/T5dEcYwIDSI/AAAAAAAATC8/gWGq6HJWl-s/s1600/5March2012_SnowStiriz_005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735127904950947106" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IRB0EN1MQ-4/T5dEcYwIDSI/AAAAAAAATC8/gWGq6HJWl-s/s400/5March2012_SnowStiriz_005.JPG" /></a> We did have Jackson out in the snow last winter but he obviously didn't recall that as he was only a few months old. I was very excited he had the opportunity to finally get to really play in the snow! Jackson on the other hand, was not so excited about this fine opportunity...<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PEIJ0mYDHC4/T5dEcJ3V9vI/AAAAAAAATC0/BicJPsCH_Ng/s1600/5March2012_SnowStiriz_006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735127900954687218" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PEIJ0mYDHC4/T5dEcJ3V9vI/AAAAAAAATC0/BicJPsCH_Ng/s400/5March2012_SnowStiriz_006.JPG" /></a></div><div> I had to get this picture of Macy and Kennedy since they were both wearing frog hats<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-haH4bV9_2Pk/T5dDRoYhu0I/AAAAAAAATBs/5gFvqyBbRdM/s1600/5March2012_SnowStiriz_018.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735126620656745282" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-haH4bV9_2Pk/T5dDRoYhu0I/AAAAAAAATBs/5gFvqyBbRdM/s400/5March2012_SnowStiriz_018.JPG" /></a>Best friends, Anna and Reagan, taking their first sled ride together in our backyard - so sweet! :)</div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Lg6Ot6MWYUY/T5dDRNKo5WI/AAAAAAAATBc/c848KCR4_28/s1600/5March2012_SnowStiriz_008.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735126613350737250" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Lg6Ot6MWYUY/T5dDRNKo5WI/AAAAAAAATBc/c848KCR4_28/s400/5March2012_SnowStiriz_008.JPG" /></a>After playing in the back for a while we finally made it to the front where our best little hill is. It is absolutely perfect for kids the age and size of ours! Here are Chaz and Anna posing for a sibling pic especially for me. :)<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sWvYTKRs49k/T5dDQVmAxHI/AAAAAAAATBU/Ib3RfuUiGy0/s1600/5March2012_SnowStiriz_011.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735126598433162354" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sWvYTKRs49k/T5dDQVmAxHI/AAAAAAAATBU/Ib3RfuUiGy0/s400/5March2012_SnowStiriz_011.JPG" /></a>And they're off!<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B29ItlKeK9o/T5dDQMdluYI/AAAAAAAATBI/ENA2ZQvLdi8/s1600/5March2012_SnowStiriz_016.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735126595981916546" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B29ItlKeK9o/T5dDQMdluYI/AAAAAAAATBI/ENA2ZQvLdi8/s400/5March2012_SnowStiriz_016.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qmB1iYBuBlI/T5dB2IzHhjI/AAAAAAAAS_8/vhtQevAiOeY/s1600/5March2012_SnowStiriz_010.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735125048810243634" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qmB1iYBuBlI/T5dB2IzHhjI/AAAAAAAAS_8/vhtQevAiOeY/s400/5March2012_SnowStiriz_010.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AyPgtXJMRGI/T5dB18zBDFI/AAAAAAAAS_w/13grTOm0SpY/s1600/5March2012_SnowStiriz_020.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735125045588593746" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AyPgtXJMRGI/T5dB18zBDFI/AAAAAAAAS_w/13grTOm0SpY/s400/5March2012_SnowStiriz_020.JPG" /></a>Reagan and Anna lined up and ready to go!<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PGSMcT6l9H4/T5dB1X64E1I/AAAAAAAAS_o/WD6l9CebdfA/s1600/5March2012_SnowStiriz_015.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735125035689448274" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PGSMcT6l9H4/T5dB1X64E1I/AAAAAAAAS_o/WD6l9CebdfA/s400/5March2012_SnowStiriz_015.JPG" /></a>This sort of wild and crazy activity is right up my wild and crazy girls alley!<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_TP8A2twCWs/T5dB1GiGeaI/AAAAAAAAS_c/RIVMONGnDPY/s1600/5March2012_SnowStiriz_013.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735125031022131618" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_TP8A2twCWs/T5dB1GiGeaI/AAAAAAAAS_c/RIVMONGnDPY/s400/5March2012_SnowStiriz_013.JPG" /></a>I couldn't help but take a couple of pictures of these best buddies racing each other<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--rk1qBnMx58/T5dAUDubY7I/AAAAAAAAS_M/Gp0N6AgiLF8/s1600/5March2012_SnowStiriz_014.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735123363821216690" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--rk1qBnMx58/T5dAUDubY7I/AAAAAAAAS_M/Gp0N6AgiLF8/s400/5March2012_SnowStiriz_014.JPG" /></a>and sledding together - ahhh.... ;)<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ezpc-q5R64U/T5dATXmokSI/AAAAAAAAS_E/-5_pBI6CgKA/s1600/5March2012_SnowStiriz_019.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735123351977365794" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ezpc-q5R64U/T5dATXmokSI/AAAAAAAAS_E/-5_pBI6CgKA/s400/5March2012_SnowStiriz_019.JPG" /></a>Chaz enjoyed trying out Meagan's snowboard - looks like a pro!<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xTgbGvArBhE/T5dATCTDaqI/AAAAAAAAS-0/gynxBsFlkZY/s1600/5March2012_SnowStiriz_025.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735123346258094754" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xTgbGvArBhE/T5dATCTDaqI/AAAAAAAAS-0/gynxBsFlkZY/s400/5March2012_SnowStiriz_025.JPG" /></a>After a CONSIDERABLE amount of convincing and conjoling Jackson finally decided the snow wasn't all that bad and sledding is actually quite a bit of fun!<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l5gLiTE-Z7k/T5dASx0419I/AAAAAAAAS-s/vXqzm763vps/s1600/5March2012_SnowStiriz_028.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735123341836605394" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l5gLiTE-Z7k/T5dASx0419I/AAAAAAAAS-s/vXqzm763vps/s400/5March2012_SnowStiriz_028.JPG" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center; clear: both;" class="separator"><a style="margin-right: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Hi4iZbw6R6U/T5cjL8-_JVI/AAAAAAAAS9Y/tbIZqwa3Y-M/s1600/5March2012_SnowStiriz_029.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Hi4iZbw6R6U/T5cjL8-_JVI/AAAAAAAAS9Y/tbIZqwa3Y-M/s320/5March2012_SnowStiriz_029.JPG" width="320" height="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; clear: both;" class="separator">This series of pictures of Kennedy sledding is probably my favorite of the day. I definitely see an amazing scrapbook page coming out of these in the future!</div><div style="text-align: center; clear: both;" class="separator"><a style="margin-right: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ec945-MViks/T5ci8M-S0dI/AAAAAAAAS9Q/vRKVvW4Q_YU/s1600/5March2012_SnowStiriz_021.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ec945-MViks/T5ci8M-S0dI/AAAAAAAAS9Q/vRKVvW4Q_YU/s320/5March2012_SnowStiriz_021.JPG" width="213" height="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; clear: both;" class="separator"> </div><div style="text-align: center; clear: both;" class="separator"><a style="margin-right: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P2E8whdsjzA/T5ciWCfkxPI/AAAAAAAAS9E/xR17U8ZqJD8/s1600/5March2012_SnowStiriz_022.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P2E8whdsjzA/T5ciWCfkxPI/AAAAAAAAS9E/xR17U8ZqJD8/s320/5March2012_SnowStiriz_022.JPG" width="320" height="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; clear: both;" class="separator"> </div><div style="text-align: center; clear: both;" class="separator"><a style="margin-right: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-t59WD3NAalQ/T5ciQy0w8jI/AAAAAAAAS88/PHFB4gXWW24/s1600/5March2012_SnowStiriz_023.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-t59WD3NAalQ/T5ciQy0w8jI/AAAAAAAAS88/PHFB4gXWW24/s320/5March2012_SnowStiriz_023.JPG" width="320" height="201" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; clear: both;" class="separator"> </div><div style="text-align: center; clear: both;" class="separator"><a style="margin-right: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-58etsI4FEZQ/T5ciLvkjFwI/AAAAAAAAS80/E1MN1HVO2pA/s1600/5March2012_SnowStiriz_026.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-58etsI4FEZQ/T5ciLvkjFwI/AAAAAAAAS80/E1MN1HVO2pA/s320/5March2012_SnowStiriz_026.JPG" width="320" height="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; clear: both;" class="separator"> </div><div style="text-align: center; clear: both;" class="separator"><a style="margin-right: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GFHVp9LuqRk/T5chU2hmz3I/AAAAAAAAS8k/piHRsJVgIRA/s1600/5March2012_SnowStiriz_027.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GFHVp9LuqRk/T5chU2hmz3I/AAAAAAAAS8k/piHRsJVgIRA/s320/5March2012_SnowStiriz_027.JPG" width="213" height="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; clear: both;" class="separator">I'm hoping and wishing we have a lot more snow next winter but I'm so thankful for the snow we finally received in March this year! I love snow every bit as much as the kids! The only thing I can't figure out is why Kelly and Karen weren't out there playing with me?!?!?</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Lueker Family Blog - Part 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/16768781446720036779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228630150193582667.post-607301915958011872012-04-24T17:01:00.000-04:002012-04-24T17:01:03.359-04:00Random February Pictures<div style="text-align: center;">
After reviewing pictures today I realize I posted my planting veggies a bit ahead of schedule. I guess when you get so far behind it's easy to get confused about the order things happenned. Oops! We planted veggies the end of March vs the end of February. Oh well, here are some random pictures I took throughout the month of February of our nutty kids. :)</div>
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This next picture might look a little odd at first but can anyone think of a better way to begin a "random" picture post than with pjs in the toilet??? Jackson has been more and more interested in being a "big" kid. He is also fascinated with the laundry process. When I was getting ready to do laundry one morning I asked the girls to take their pajamas to the laundry room. Jackson was interested so I asked him to take his as well. He toddled off so happily and into the laundry room I didn't really pay any attention to what he was doing. I guess when he found the washing machine door closed he decided he needed to find another place for his pjs to go (the bathroom is next door to the laundry room). So in case anyone was wondering, this is what you get for asking a 17 month old to do a chore and giving him the freedom to complete it without parental guidance. The girls of course thought it was hilarious when they discovered Jackson's pjs in the toilet. lol :)</div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PA7iiL431Jw/T5cJi9iIiFI/AAAAAAAAS6c/SweTyvIR7Jw/s1600/Feb2012_Random_011.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735063146717546578" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PA7iiL431Jw/T5cJi9iIiFI/AAAAAAAAS6c/SweTyvIR7Jw/s400/Feb2012_Random_011.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 267px;" /></a>Since discovering a couple great homemade pizza recipes at Christmas we have enjoyed making it several times. This particular time seemed noteworthy because Jackson is becoming more interested in helping us bake and because Kennedy was cracking me up by demanding mushrooms on her pizza. Don't get me wrong, I love mushrooms! It just cracks me up that Missy K thinks they're so delicious too! :)<br />
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Being silly with Daddy while waiting for the pizza to bake</div>
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One evening as I started dinner one of the girls spied a jar of green olives in the refrigerator and told me then wanted to eat them. I told them I wasn't sure they would like them but then they both insisted they wanted to eat them. Before I knew it all three kids had devoured the entire jar of green olives!</div>
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Yummy green olives!!!<br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3rAf80yHOjU/T5cI6Y9HBVI/AAAAAAAAS5g/_j2wHd-JToY/s1600/Feb2012_Random_006.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735062449703814482" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3rAf80yHOjU/T5cI6Y9HBVI/AAAAAAAAS5g/_j2wHd-JToY/s400/Feb2012_Random_006.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 267px;" /></a>We enjoy being big supporters of our local Girl Scout troops when it's time to purchase cookies. :)This year the girls and I decided to begin a new tradition of eating as many cookies as you want the first day we received them. Since we purchased them from the BHLC Girl Scout troop we received them on a Thursday when it is also our tradition to stop by Sonic to pick up slushes on the way home. Needless to say, my children were not feeling sugar deprived that Thursday. :)<br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E8Fjf_-zkKc/T5cItZTUXjI/AAAAAAAAS5I/ip-K0aERV1I/s1600/Feb2012_Random_004.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735062226458664498" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E8Fjf_-zkKc/T5cItZTUXjI/AAAAAAAAS5I/ip-K0aERV1I/s400/Feb2012_Random_004.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 267px;" /></a>Jackson was not happy with me for taking this picture but I had to document what Tim puts him in anytime I don't have pajamas completely laid out. I should really take a picture of our pajama basket because we have more pjs than I know what to do with. Somehow Tim can never find a pair for Jackson and insists this old pink snowman pair of Kennedy's looks the most comfy. I cannot believe he puts his son in this outfit anytime he has the opportunity to do so!!! lol :)<br />
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</div>Lueker Family Blog - Part 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/16768781446720036779noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228630150193582667.post-62154908570900086952012-04-24T00:16:00.006-04:002012-04-24T00:46:09.582-04:00Planting Veggies<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F8d2Rke_Riw/T5YqPHRo-7I/AAAAAAAAS1E/TZxdWZ_tJN4/s1600/20Feb2012_PlantingVeggies_001.JPG"></a>Reagan's morning class at the BHLC this spring is "Food 101." Each week the kids have an opportunity to try new (sometimes exotic) food as well as learn a little about that food like where it originated from and how it is grown. Reagan has throughly enjoyed this class and one week she was quite excited to bring home a pepper plant she had planted during class. That, along with encouragement from reading the book "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" through the book club I joined this winter, made us decide to try our hand at planting a few veggies this spring and summer. We began with broccoli, tomatoes, peas, onion and watermelon (it was too early to plant watermelon but Reagan was insistent so we decided to have an "experiment" and see what happens when you plant something at a different time than what is suggested). We also have carrots, corn and more watermelon waiting to be planted shortly. Here's our crew ready to begin the planting process. :)<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mHxQqfXaeGM/T5YqH0vPzXI/AAAAAAAAS04/kxLJSoq13VI/s1600/20Feb2012_PlantingVeggies_001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734817489407167858" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mHxQqfXaeGM/T5YqH0vPzXI/AAAAAAAAS04/kxLJSoq13VI/s400/20Feb2012_PlantingVeggies_001.JPG" /></a>Adding dirt to our pots<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S9sTVf8vT3M/T5YqHRKJqiI/AAAAAAAAS0s/I_YZt0PFQ8c/s1600/20Feb2012_PlantingVeggies_002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734817479856335394" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S9sTVf8vT3M/T5YqHRKJqiI/AAAAAAAAS0s/I_YZt0PFQ8c/s400/20Feb2012_PlantingVeggies_002.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AUFASTFLVnQ/T5YqGsvU6uI/AAAAAAAAS0g/GYb8OHe93ss/s1600/20Feb2012_PlantingVeggies_003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734817470080150242" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AUFASTFLVnQ/T5YqGsvU6uI/AAAAAAAAS0g/GYb8OHe93ss/s400/20Feb2012_PlantingVeggies_003.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--Z9T76nWoM4/T5YqGb_1-CI/AAAAAAAAS0U/AXP8BnDiD4c/s1600/20Feb2012_PlantingVeggies_004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734817465586022434" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--Z9T76nWoM4/T5YqGb_1-CI/AAAAAAAAS0U/AXP8BnDiD4c/s400/20Feb2012_PlantingVeggies_004.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N7Su9HwZT3s/T5Yp4CaVEmI/AAAAAAAAS0I/sm8aNRLOnek/s1600/20Feb2012_PlantingVeggies_005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734817218199622242" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N7Su9HwZT3s/T5Yp4CaVEmI/AAAAAAAAS0I/sm8aNRLOnek/s400/20Feb2012_PlantingVeggies_005.JPG" /></a>Planting and watering the seeds<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-v6fTqwOxv8o/T5Yp34xQJLI/AAAAAAAASz8/7Khvqla5jwY/s1600/20Feb2012_PlantingVeggies_006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734817215611413682" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-v6fTqwOxv8o/T5Yp34xQJLI/AAAAAAAASz8/7Khvqla5jwY/s400/20Feb2012_PlantingVeggies_006.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yL0oYMrUlic/T5Yp3f9ZOVI/AAAAAAAASzw/j87WClNnXlc/s1600/20Feb2012_PlantingVeggies_007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734817208951454034" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yL0oYMrUlic/T5Yp3f9ZOVI/AAAAAAAASzw/j87WClNnXlc/s400/20Feb2012_PlantingVeggies_007.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nGF2pzCEPyo/T5Yp3DtcR3I/AAAAAAAASzk/xfIHQEtq9lE/s1600/20Feb2012_PlantingVeggies_008.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734817201368352626" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nGF2pzCEPyo/T5Yp3DtcR3I/AAAAAAAASzk/xfIHQEtq9lE/s400/20Feb2012_PlantingVeggies_008.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qlHECey57Is/T5YpSrbH8QI/AAAAAAAASzU/sqGJaOnWWv4/s1600/20Feb2012_PlantingVeggies_009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734816576373780738" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qlHECey57Is/T5YpSrbH8QI/AAAAAAAASzU/sqGJaOnWWv4/s400/20Feb2012_PlantingVeggies_009.JPG" /></a>Another change we have made due to my reading the book "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" is seeking out a farm to provide eggs and local produce for us. All three kids LOVE visiting the farm we have located which is called Berries on Brian Station Farm. Farmer Eric is great about letting them play and explore including hopping on and off the tractors. They all love watching the chickens, feeding the chickens (cats and dog too), searching for eggs and learning about the chickens in general. For instance, we learned that the ear pads of a chicken show you what color their egg will be. Who knew??? We also learned where the term "playing chicken" comes from one afternoon when Farmer Eric was plowing a field. First of all it was hilarious to see the chicken race which ensued when the chickens realized he had begun plowing and they all raced to try and get the best grubs he was turning up. Once the chickens selected their spot they basically refused to give it up even when the tractor would return and nearly run them over. It was pretty entertaining to watch these silly but determined birds finding their food. It has been a great experience thus far and we have been enjoying the weekly trip out to the farm since February. While the official produce hasn't started yet we have been receiving lettuce (which the girls have declared to be the best in the world), greens and herbs when we go and pick up our weekly eggs. One week Farmer Erick suggested we make a smoothy out of the greens he gave us. Kennedy thought having a green drink was a fantastic idea!<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--booxgoHeQA/T5YpSenC-5I/AAAAAAAASzI/tbazArcvHHs/s1600/20Feb2012_PlantingVeggies_010.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734816572934126482" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--booxgoHeQA/T5YpSenC-5I/AAAAAAAASzI/tbazArcvHHs/s400/20Feb2012_PlantingVeggies_010.JPG" /></a>Even though Kennedy enjoyed the first sip or two the girls both quickly agreed this was a terrible and awful creation! I don't know if I went wrong with the recipe or if we're not ready to be this crazy yet, but this stuff was as nasty as it looks (both consistency and taste)! lol :)<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9tR0bXquoHA/T5YpSHdty2I/AAAAAAAASy8/s1blyBxWKSI/s1600/20Feb2012_PlantingVeggies_011.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734816566720973666" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9tR0bXquoHA/T5YpSHdty2I/AAAAAAAASy8/s1blyBxWKSI/s400/20Feb2012_PlantingVeggies_011.JPG" /></a>Here are the girls with some of the eggs and greens from the farm that day<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ymw9D0i4v4g/T5YpRnxL8YI/AAAAAAAASy0/pzbMwejhRSA/s1600/20Feb2012_PlantingVeggies_012.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734816558212706690" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ymw9D0i4v4g/T5YpRnxL8YI/AAAAAAAASy0/pzbMwejhRSA/s400/20Feb2012_PlantingVeggies_012.JPG" /></a>I don't know how it will go, but we're looking forward to a summer of fresh produce both from the farm and our own backyard! Many thanks to Grammy who bank rolled our veggie endeavor in the back yard. Hopefully we'll be able to share and enjoy some yummy food in the coming months as a true thanks! :)</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Lueker Family Blog - Part 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/16768781446720036779noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228630150193582667.post-3623876331789618002012-04-22T23:17:00.005-04:002012-04-22T23:37:26.304-04:00Watt Mardi Gras Party<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dzmQESLNwZk/T5TLEzkeiaI/AAAAAAAASuc/eCDaRvleOK4/s1600/19Feb2012_MardiGrasParty_001.JPG"><span style="color:#000000;"></span></a>After Reagan's gymnastic meet, we went to a fun Mardi Gras party the girl's friend Evie was throwing. It was the first Mardi Gras party we've ever been too (including me) and we had a great time! Ms. Bethany is from Louisiana so it was a lot of fun to try out all the traditional food and share in the festivities. They had masks and beads for all the guests and Reagan predictably chose purple and Kennedy green. :)<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uwx-cc-tNZg/T5TK2PxQV-I/AAAAAAAASuM/qI3sxNmMMqc/s1600/19Feb2012_MardiGrasParty_001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734431258844354530" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uwx-cc-tNZg/T5TK2PxQV-I/AAAAAAAASuM/qI3sxNmMMqc/s400/19Feb2012_MardiGrasParty_001.JPG" /></a>After supper, Ms. Bethany explained the tradition of the Three Kings Cake. Then everyone dug into this yummy dessert searching for the baby in order to win a special prize.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dC5Oa04fiPo/T5TK1YIm-eI/AAAAAAAASuA/LbWIUdqGdLg/s1600/19Feb2012_MardiGrasParty_002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734431243909921250" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dC5Oa04fiPo/T5TK1YIm-eI/AAAAAAAASuA/LbWIUdqGdLg/s400/19Feb2012_MardiGrasParty_002.JPG" /></a>Once the baby had been found and everyone was finished eating the kids all donned tons of beads and had a Mardi Gras parade for all of us. Here is Sarah enjoying her plethora of beads.<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ieu4bU_8KCw/T5TK1OGLpyI/AAAAAAAASt0/poMpFlRkclg/s1600/19Feb2012_MardiGrasParty_003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734431241215387426" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ieu4bU_8KCw/T5TK1OGLpyI/AAAAAAAASt0/poMpFlRkclg/s400/19Feb2012_MardiGrasParty_003.JPG" /></a>Here's the parade coming through (you can see Reagan and Kennedy in the back)<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NaEObvaAwvA/T5TK0nwKWiI/AAAAAAAASts/mLI1XwGcfI4/s1600/19Feb2012_MardiGrasParty_004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734431230922480162" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NaEObvaAwvA/T5TK0nwKWiI/AAAAAAAASts/mLI1XwGcfI4/s400/19Feb2012_MardiGrasParty_004.JPG" /></a><div>Once the parade was over the kids decided the music should continue so they could have a big dance party. They were pretty entertaining to watch. :)</div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YFACY5db-e0/T5TKO5wigPI/AAAAAAAAStE/E8dpue4jRLc/s1600/19Feb2012_MardiGrasParty_007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734430582920872178" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YFACY5db-e0/T5TKO5wigPI/AAAAAAAAStE/E8dpue4jRLc/s400/19Feb2012_MardiGrasParty_007.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DplLxJU3fvo/T5TKOSbAqbI/AAAAAAAASs8/eeaXkrPsdb8/s1600/19Feb2012_MardiGrasParty_008.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734430572361591218" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DplLxJU3fvo/T5TKOSbAqbI/AAAAAAAASs8/eeaXkrPsdb8/s400/19Feb2012_MardiGrasParty_008.JPG" /></a></div><div> Kennedy<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0M-KMZcSY9s/T5TKP7qnN2I/AAAAAAAAStc/Wsg9avuHWZI/s1600/19Feb2012_MardiGrasParty_005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734430600612755298" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0M-KMZcSY9s/T5TKP7qnN2I/AAAAAAAAStc/Wsg9avuHWZI/s400/19Feb2012_MardiGrasParty_005.JPG" /></a>Evie</div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tUNwGVYgXWw/T5TKPA4-C6I/AAAAAAAAStQ/gR2MsoGYNb4/s1600/19Feb2012_MardiGrasParty_006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734430584835279778" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tUNwGVYgXWw/T5TKPA4-C6I/AAAAAAAAStQ/gR2MsoGYNb4/s400/19Feb2012_MardiGrasParty_006.JPG" /></a></div><div>Reagan</div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xOPqViVZkpQ/T5TKONwEErI/AAAAAAAASsw/krAxp_h-Vhg/s1600/19Feb2012_MardiGrasParty_009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734430571107717810" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xOPqViVZkpQ/T5TKONwEErI/AAAAAAAASsw/krAxp_h-Vhg/s400/19Feb2012_MardiGrasParty_009.JPG" /></a>Thank you for inviting us to such a fun party! We had a wonderful time and hope to celebrate Mardi Gras Louisiana style in the future with you as well! :)</div></div></div></div><br /></div>Lueker Family Blog - Part 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/16768781446720036779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228630150193582667.post-16549660108332593982012-04-22T22:34:00.005-04:002012-04-22T23:16:24.656-04:00Reagan's 1st Gymnastics Meet<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xMkeTOWXGw8/T5TDVgxw7jI/AAAAAAAASrM/RU22cLXJ4-Y/s1600/19Feb2012_LegacyMeet_001.JPG"></a>The end of February, Reagan participated in her first gymnastics meet. As well as her regular gymnastic class she participates in a league team that gives the girls a small taste of what the actual team competitions will be like should they choose to compete. Reagan had a great time and loves every minute of her time in the gym! Here she is warming up. This picture makes it look like she's running fast but she's seriously such a slow runner it's comical. Bless her heart! :)</div><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tE0WCVUpIEc/T5TDUpqv7lI/AAAAAAAASqo/kAkE_a002lI/s1600/19Feb2012_LegacyMeet_004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734422985099439698" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tE0WCVUpIEc/T5TDUpqv7lI/AAAAAAAASqo/kAkE_a002lI/s400/19Feb2012_LegacyMeet_004.JPG" /></a>For their bar routine the girls did a pullover, back hip circle and then dismounted.<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vlftYaCR__4/T5TDCwC73oI/AAAAAAAASqc/4qLvdR_mfY4/s1600/19Feb2012_LegacyMeet_005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734422677573852802" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vlftYaCR__4/T5TDCwC73oI/AAAAAAAASqc/4qLvdR_mfY4/s400/19Feb2012_LegacyMeet_005.JPG" /></a>Here she is "casting" for the back hip circle<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1evURvW84VE/T5TDCVbZ6JI/AAAAAAAASqQ/tLIrvnz_-Pw/s1600/19Feb2012_LegacyMeet_006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734422670428727442" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1evURvW84VE/T5TDCVbZ6JI/AAAAAAAASqQ/tLIrvnz_-Pw/s400/19Feb2012_LegacyMeet_006.JPG" /></a>The best part of being in the big gym is the chalk you get to play in, right?<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fl7zmzZ4npI/T5TDCFZin6I/AAAAAAAASqA/VJk79dJmZCY/s1600/19Feb2012_LegacyMeet_007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734422666125942690" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fl7zmzZ4npI/T5TDCFZin6I/AAAAAAAASqA/VJk79dJmZCY/s400/19Feb2012_LegacyMeet_007.JPG" /></a>Mounting the beam<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eeZKj2CW4-0/T5TDB664q5I/AAAAAAAASp4/N3r_DMMtcr4/s1600/19Feb2012_LegacyMeet_008.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734422663313009554" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eeZKj2CW4-0/T5TDB664q5I/AAAAAAAASp4/N3r_DMMtcr4/s400/19Feb2012_LegacyMeet_008.JPG" /></a>Reagan practices handstands all the time around the house and tells us pretty frequently that "handstands are the most important thing in gymnastics."<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GuPMgFV2Odc/T5TBVIIGeSI/AAAAAAAASos/yHrCGmBnR1A/s1600/19Feb2012_LegacyMeet_009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734420794252359970" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GuPMgFV2Odc/T5TBVIIGeSI/AAAAAAAASos/yHrCGmBnR1A/s400/19Feb2012_LegacyMeet_009.JPG" /></a>Talking to Coach Osh before beginning her floor routine - so sweet :)<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3z5yyAx0g-0/T5TBU4TdyGI/AAAAAAAASoc/NUxmyujqdrs/s1600/19Feb2012_LegacyMeet_010.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734420790005057634" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3z5yyAx0g-0/T5TBU4TdyGI/AAAAAAAASoc/NUxmyujqdrs/s400/19Feb2012_LegacyMeet_010.JPG" /></a>Another handstand<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o5qTrLFm-xU/T5TBUY6kyZI/AAAAAAAASoU/01-zsk9fPAo/s1600/19Feb2012_LegacyMeet_011.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734420781579159954" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o5qTrLFm-xU/T5TBUY6kyZI/AAAAAAAASoU/01-zsk9fPAo/s400/19Feb2012_LegacyMeet_011.JPG" /></a></div><div> Running for her vault<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JICWBWdsfRY/T5TEO4iNueI/AAAAAAAASsg/TqJf-PTVglY/s1600/19Feb2012_LegacyMeet_012.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734423985522588130" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JICWBWdsfRY/T5TEO4iNueI/AAAAAAAASsg/TqJf-PTVglY/s400/19Feb2012_LegacyMeet_012.JPG" /></a>While they did score the girls they didn't rank them. Since it was their first experince with a competition they gave everyone a medal, t-shirt and goody bag.</div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0cCN1KRc5Dc/T5TBKIrkueI/AAAAAAAASoE/X0BKHQcJo5o/s1600/19Feb2012_LegacyMeet_001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734420605422582242" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0cCN1KRc5Dc/T5TBKIrkueI/AAAAAAAASoE/X0BKHQcJo5o/s400/19Feb2012_LegacyMeet_001.JPG" /></a>Reagan was extremely proud of herself<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jhGvLIjvY_g/T5TBJ0iqNcI/AAAAAAAASn4/qBus6mEIbB0/s1600/19Feb2012_LegacyMeet_002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734420600016483778" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jhGvLIjvY_g/T5TBJ0iqNcI/AAAAAAAASn4/qBus6mEIbB0/s400/19Feb2012_LegacyMeet_002.JPG" /></a>Reagan was at least as excited about the water Grammy purchased for her from the vending machine as she was about her medal. She wanted to know if the next time she competed she could get both a snack and a drink from the vending machines. It's always good to know your kids have their priorities straight. lol :)<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p3SecPjCjzg/T5TBJnk2BNI/AAAAAAAASnw/UL70kZyytLc/s1600/19Feb2012_LegacyMeet_003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734420596535985362" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p3SecPjCjzg/T5TBJnk2BNI/AAAAAAAASnw/UL70kZyytLc/s400/19Feb2012_LegacyMeet_003.JPG" /></a>Thank you Grammy and Grand-Dad for making a special trip and changing prior engagements in order to be at Reagan's first meet with us. Thank you to Grand-Dad for all the awesome pictures he took of Reagan! Thank you also to Uncle Dan and Aunt Dorothy who kept Kennedy and Jackson so we could all enjoy and actually watch the girls compete. </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Lueker Family Blog - Part 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/16768781446720036779noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228630150193582667.post-40407376679294225962012-04-17T22:52:00.008-04:002012-04-17T23:45:45.990-04:00Valentine's Day 2012<div align="center">We had lots of fun celebrating Valentine's at home too. Tuesdays are the only day of the week without any regular scheduled activities so it made it easy to plan lots of holiday activities for the day. Some of the fun began when Uncle Scott sent Reagan a balloon and flowers. When she saw the green card attached she thought it might be from her Prince Charming, Peter Pan. She was still very excited when she found out it was from Uncle Scott. Missy K wondered if Uncle Scott sent her flowers too so we went and picked out green chocolate kisses and some cool green shamrock straws from Uncle Scott. Thank you Aunt Arla and Uncle Scott for the Valentine's fun!</div><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IEpq4jsaYw0/T44v8PVZ1SI/AAAAAAAASLk/Zw7zChrfQ58/s1600/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_035.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732572087644181794" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IEpq4jsaYw0/T44v8PVZ1SI/AAAAAAAASLk/Zw7zChrfQ58/s400/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_035.JPG" /></a>We had a couple of Valentine's books we had been reading during the preceeding weeks. We have several of this series of books for various holidays and famous people. They are such great books for explaining the basics of any given holiday. I would highly recommend them for any little guys out there!<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MxE4pIvpMl0/T44v7t-Vx_I/AAAAAAAASLY/aLW3lKDAI0M/s1600/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732572078689077234" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MxE4pIvpMl0/T44v7t-Vx_I/AAAAAAAASLY/aLW3lKDAI0M/s400/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_006.JPG" /></a>We used the fingernail decals the Veloudis' gave us the day before to create beautiful Valentine's Day fingernails. Kennedy selected various animals and Reagan went with all hearts. So cute and fun! :)<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T3EVvrtvus4/T44v7XZR1SI/AAAAAAAASLQ/nCsMi6fFOXg/s1600/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732572072628049186" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T3EVvrtvus4/T44v7XZR1SI/AAAAAAAASLQ/nCsMi6fFOXg/s400/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_001.JPG" /></a>We created a special Valentine's shaped lunch<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oacL1032hVk/T44vnIL4GqI/AAAAAAAASK8/UlN2EjeuNm4/s1600/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732571724947921570" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oacL1032hVk/T44vnIL4GqI/AAAAAAAASK8/UlN2EjeuNm4/s400/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_004.JPG" /></a>The girls even enjoyed hot chocolate with special heart shaped marshmellows from Aunt Arla<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G5xAO5QPlKc/T44vmo3sevI/AAAAAAAASKw/xXLIdDPgpPM/s1600/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732571716541774578" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G5xAO5QPlKc/T44vmo3sevI/AAAAAAAASKw/xXLIdDPgpPM/s400/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_007.JPG" /></a>When Jackson went down for his nap the girls took over my scrapbooking station to create Valentine's to hang in the kitchen for decorations. They had a great time and ended up spending several afternoons that week making their beautiful creations.<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vK4_VJUvEME/T44vmRUMy3I/AAAAAAAASKk/pjIbluCoEfo/s1600/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_011.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732571710218881906" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vK4_VJUvEME/T44vmRUMy3I/AAAAAAAASKk/pjIbluCoEfo/s400/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_011.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UGMN6S4q_WA/T44vmOQsLsI/AAAAAAAASKc/9iOHzbDKUm0/s1600/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_012.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732571709398855362" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UGMN6S4q_WA/T44vmOQsLsI/AAAAAAAASKc/9iOHzbDKUm0/s400/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_012.JPG" /></a>Missy K having fun with glitter glue<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_eIAah3QZA4/T44vWFR71yI/AAAAAAAASKQ/ptBJ6K7cDKc/s1600/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_019.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732571432110249762" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_eIAah3QZA4/T44vWFR71yI/AAAAAAAASKQ/ptBJ6K7cDKc/s400/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_019.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hQDTDmJNmNI/T44vV3PMqHI/AAAAAAAASKA/zIeNXMY7l-0/s1600/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_021.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732571428340672626" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hQDTDmJNmNI/T44vV3PMqHI/AAAAAAAASKA/zIeNXMY7l-0/s400/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_021.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2J93gs3OSuY/T44vVmEx_SI/AAAAAAAASJ4/5AMfkSz3lwM/s1600/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_013.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732571423733579042" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2J93gs3OSuY/T44vVmEx_SI/AAAAAAAASJ4/5AMfkSz3lwM/s400/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_013.JPG" /></a>the finished products hanging above the kitchen table<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OdhuM8leKdM/T44urEEHjbI/AAAAAAAASIs/vSLT-topjUo/s1600/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_026.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732570693049486770" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OdhuM8leKdM/T44urEEHjbI/AAAAAAAASIs/vSLT-topjUo/s400/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_026.JPG" /></a>Kennedy and Reagan loved having Valentine's cards from Grandma and Grandpa to open. The girls were especially excited to discover Valentine's money inside! Thanks so much!!!<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Dd4S21Dv-UU/T44uqjLp7hI/AAAAAAAASIg/iRVKLh-Qumw/s1600/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_028.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732570684222729746" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Dd4S21Dv-UU/T44uqjLp7hI/AAAAAAAASIg/iRVKLh-Qumw/s400/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_028.JPG" /></a>We also decided to bake some special "chocolate hamburgers" Aunt Arla sent in a Valentine's package<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sEVDdBlh_ns/T44uqSZjPQI/AAAAAAAASIU/wfn2dX8pwos/s1600/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_024.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732570679717608706" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sEVDdBlh_ns/T44uqSZjPQI/AAAAAAAASIU/wfn2dX8pwos/s400/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_024.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DlC6F6VhxAw/T44uqGba6DI/AAAAAAAASIM/Ri4ZZb931B4/s1600/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_025.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732570676504225842" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DlC6F6VhxAw/T44uqGba6DI/AAAAAAAASIM/Ri4ZZb931B4/s400/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_025.JPG" /></a>They could not wait to have the sprinkles applied so they could eat all the leftovers<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kEpYD4dAQYM/T44uR5mSaxI/AAAAAAAASH8/rAoZt-psaSs/s1600/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_030.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732570260743285522" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kEpYD4dAQYM/T44uR5mSaxI/AAAAAAAASH8/rAoZt-psaSs/s400/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_030.JPG" /></a>Ready to eat!<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DvPUJBo4kNU/T44uRYmEw6I/AAAAAAAASH0/YqFPvnsp7rs/s1600/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_041.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732570251884020642" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DvPUJBo4kNU/T44uRYmEw6I/AAAAAAAASH0/YqFPvnsp7rs/s400/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_041.JPG" /></a>Jackson thought the "chocolate hamburgers" were pretty yummy too! :)<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eqDVdjLupkY/T44uRD_i4fI/AAAAAAAASHo/_mQcNRJEtOw/s1600/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_044.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732570246353707506" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eqDVdjLupkY/T44uRD_i4fI/AAAAAAAASHo/_mQcNRJEtOw/s400/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_044.JPG" /></a>Daddy brought Jackson a Toy Story balloon for Valentine's. To say Jackson has loved the balloon would be a serious understatement. It's still floating around and he's still playing with it 2 months later!<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JsauRfWrwhw/T44tPNPBaZI/AAAAAAAASGY/mGqK7hP1Ng4/s1600/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_033.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732569114963175826" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JsauRfWrwhw/T44tPNPBaZI/AAAAAAAASGY/mGqK7hP1Ng4/s400/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_033.JPG" /></a>The girls both received roses from Daddy - so sweet!<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I6y4BF3V-LY/T44tO7edorI/AAAAAAAASGQ/kbZEuBjXXcs/s1600/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_032.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732569110196101810" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I6y4BF3V-LY/T44tO7edorI/AAAAAAAASGQ/kbZEuBjXXcs/s400/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_032.JPG" /></a>Giving and getting some sisterly love before opening Valentine's gifts<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cxIAjNmMOt4/T44tOSaAuMI/AAAAAAAASGI/zS5ftkRkt6M/s1600/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_036.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732569099171576002" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cxIAjNmMOt4/T44tOSaAuMI/AAAAAAAASGI/zS5ftkRkt6M/s400/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_036.JPG" /></a>One of the favorite things the girls received for Valentine's were "Osh" socks. Osh is one of their favorite gymnastics coaches and she always wears bright mismatched socks. The girls now wear "Osh" socks all the time and the blue/pink combo is probably their favorite. They've even coordinated their socks with Osh a couple of times so they can all three match with their mismatched socks! lol :)<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GCp5P9WLd34/T44tOESwn-I/AAAAAAAASF4/4cw58YkAgnI/s1600/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_042.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732569095383064546" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GCp5P9WLd34/T44tOESwn-I/AAAAAAAASF4/4cw58YkAgnI/s400/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_042.JPG" /></a>Jackson and Reagan love and adore each other too! :) <div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cI24c0XolYI/T44tNuio-GI/AAAAAAAASFw/oRSWoKRZGrw/s1600/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_031.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732569089544091746" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cI24c0XolYI/T44tNuio-GI/AAAAAAAASFw/oRSWoKRZGrw/s400/14Feb2012_ValentinesDay_031.JPG" /></a>We know it's exceedingly late, but we hope everyone had as much fun celebrating Valentine's Day as we did this year! :)</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Lueker Family Blog - Part 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/16768781446720036779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228630150193582667.post-1826392842386654572012-04-17T22:26:00.005-04:002012-04-17T22:46:38.039-04:00Veloudis Valentine's Party<div align="center">Some of our awesome neighbors invited us over to their house for a super fun Valentine's party. We brought some edible peanut butter playdough (we actually made chocolate too but I goofed and that wasn't edible) along to play with/eat as well as some cookie cutters and candy animal eyes/nose/ears to help with our creations. I think Ally was the only one who truly caught on and actually made an animal(s).<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IEkhTqWUb3o/T44n_ZiUZYI/AAAAAAAASFU/DVvRenLv_8I/s1600/13Feb2012_Veloudis_004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732563345829291394" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IEkhTqWUb3o/T44n_ZiUZYI/AAAAAAAASFU/DVvRenLv_8I/s400/13Feb2012_Veloudis_004.JPG" /></a>I think this was a pig - way to go Ally! :)<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L1-hvXY5E2k/T44n-5_6bqI/AAAAAAAASFE/cj9tcS6s3Bo/s1600/13Feb2012_Veloudis_001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732563337363484322" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L1-hvXY5E2k/T44n-5_6bqI/AAAAAAAASFE/cj9tcS6s3Bo/s400/13Feb2012_Veloudis_001.JPG" /></a>Reagan hard at work creating some unidentifialbe creature :)<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OOh-8exY3HA/T44n-EuUuoI/AAAAAAAASE8/d-psQu0wp74/s1600/13Feb2012_Veloudis_003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732563323062631042" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OOh-8exY3HA/T44n-EuUuoI/AAAAAAAASE8/d-psQu0wp74/s400/13Feb2012_Veloudis_003.JPG" /></a>Kennedy and Cooper hard at work on their creations too<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NUCoUV3tqg0/T44nJEXwGHI/AAAAAAAASEM/sujIDDrqums/s1600/13Feb2012_Veloudis_002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732562412434888818" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NUCoUV3tqg0/T44nJEXwGHI/AAAAAAAASEM/sujIDDrqums/s400/13Feb2012_Veloudis_002.JPG" /></a>or maybe hard at work tickling each other...<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9jDo6W5sQqM/T44nIptzakI/AAAAAAAASEA/yeoXQrj2mGI/s1600/13Feb2012_Veloudis_008.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732562405279623746" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9jDo6W5sQqM/T44nIptzakI/AAAAAAAASEA/yeoXQrj2mGI/s400/13Feb2012_Veloudis_008.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LPnrueUCMdk/T44nIJG4umI/AAAAAAAASD0/qAqPNHK0BFY/s1600/13Feb2012_Veloudis_005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732562396526459490" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LPnrueUCMdk/T44nIJG4umI/AAAAAAAASD0/qAqPNHK0BFY/s400/13Feb2012_Veloudis_005.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R1Tr2-Fa-X4/T44mxK_LqmI/AAAAAAAASDo/HeJA4HfwxOg/s1600/13Feb2012_Veloudis_007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732562001894025826" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R1Tr2-Fa-X4/T44mxK_LqmI/AAAAAAAASDo/HeJA4HfwxOg/s400/13Feb2012_Veloudis_007.JPG" /></a>Jackson enjoyed eating the candy animal pieces. Spencer was taking a nap and so he missed out on our edible creations.<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nKJEDBEWjuQ/T44mwxuJVZI/AAAAAAAASDY/zeuY3a-Bynk/s1600/13Feb2012_Veloudis_006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732561995111683474" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nKJEDBEWjuQ/T44mwxuJVZI/AAAAAAAASDY/zeuY3a-Bynk/s400/13Feb2012_Veloudis_006.JPG" /></a>One of the main events of the Valentine's Party was getting to play with the American Girl Dolls. Ally and Cooper had everything beautifully set up so all the dolls could party away. I loved the tables and little food. So so cute!!!<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Acyrj5pTaH8/T44mwZLljHI/AAAAAAAASDQ/vf6G3gAsrsg/s1600/13Feb2012_Veloudis_009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732561988524280946" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Acyrj5pTaH8/T44mwZLljHI/AAAAAAAASDQ/vf6G3gAsrsg/s400/13Feb2012_Veloudis_009.JPG" /></a>Thank you so much for having us over! We had a wonderful time and the kids loved all the Valentine's treats!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Lueker Family Blog - Part 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/16768781446720036779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228630150193582667.post-5948233664743086232012-03-20T19:46:00.006-04:002012-03-20T20:00:40.725-04:00Valentine's with Grammy and Grand-Dad<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q9Em57AorRE/T2kYLIvR5bI/AAAAAAAAQM4/ChE7xlXOftU/s1600/12Feb2012_Valentines_001.JPG"></a>Grammy and Grand-Dad spent the weekend before Valentine's with us. Grammy of course brought the kids fun Valentine's bags. She also made sure everyone had their own real Fun Dips. Thank you Grammy and Grand-Dad!</div><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1H_zISEDEpA/T2kYK9NpsdI/AAAAAAAAQMw/cGqV6ZzOmlQ/s1600/12Feb2012_Valentines_005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722131378060505554" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1H_zISEDEpA/T2kYK9NpsdI/AAAAAAAAQMw/cGqV6ZzOmlQ/s400/12Feb2012_Valentines_005.JPG" /></a>Jackson thought the real thing was a considerable improvement. :)<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HTLa6xSlWuY/T2kYBFKc1dI/AAAAAAAAQMg/x-0mK-rOjTQ/s1600/12Feb2012_Valentines_007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722131208395871698" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HTLa6xSlWuY/T2kYBFKc1dI/AAAAAAAAQMg/x-0mK-rOjTQ/s400/12Feb2012_Valentines_007.JPG" /></a>Jackson walked around his bag and throughly checked out all the angles before taking anything out of his bag. It was so cute and funny! :)<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jZxDSTdZsNk/T2kYAxOumSI/AAAAAAAAQMU/fqjIgOus4TI/s1600/12Feb2012_Valentines_002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722131203045103906" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jZxDSTdZsNk/T2kYAxOumSI/AAAAAAAAQMU/fqjIgOus4TI/s400/12Feb2012_Valentines_002.JPG" /></a>Grand-Dad helped Jackson set up this really neat Melissa and Doug car transporter truck.<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8HMHTHk1lXQ/T2kYAroolGI/AAAAAAAAQMM/VJoH-ywPdSU/s1600/12Feb2012_Valentines_004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722131201543148642" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8HMHTHk1lXQ/T2kYAroolGI/AAAAAAAAQMM/VJoH-ywPdSU/s400/12Feb2012_Valentines_004.JPG" /></a>A very happy Missy Reagan with her Valentine's bag! :)<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AMTN4xNIl4Q/T2kX1PZ-uAI/AAAAAAAAQL4/vqEZuuk6VcQ/s1600/12Feb2012_Valentines_001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722131004986931202" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AMTN4xNIl4Q/T2kX1PZ-uAI/AAAAAAAAQL4/vqEZuuk6VcQ/s400/12Feb2012_Valentines_001.JPG" /></a>Grammy purchased these enormous kisses for each of the kids...<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yPgxOznzEIU/T2kX1NSuqcI/AAAAAAAAQLw/C-Qqa_jLw5k/s1600/12Feb2012_Valentines_003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722131004419647938" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yPgxOznzEIU/T2kX1NSuqcI/AAAAAAAAQLw/C-Qqa_jLw5k/s400/12Feb2012_Valentines_003.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F5dDTpYtUPI/T2kXzoev7xI/AAAAAAAAQLo/FKdIRJJ_iFs/s1600/12Feb2012_Valentines_008.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722130977358081810" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F5dDTpYtUPI/T2kXzoev7xI/AAAAAAAAQLo/FKdIRJJ_iFs/s400/12Feb2012_Valentines_008.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZaiNxPkqTGM/T2kXcXtLXRI/AAAAAAAAQLc/_EGXHpfs3ts/s1600/12Feb2012_Valentines_009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722130577718205714" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZaiNxPkqTGM/T2kXcXtLXRI/AAAAAAAAQLc/_EGXHpfs3ts/s400/12Feb2012_Valentines_009.JPG" /></a>Jackson thought Grammy had a good idea even if Mommy and Daddy weren't so sure...<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HZPM4L59h30/T2kXcOBKfUI/AAAAAAAAQLM/2h6lwPFidoc/s1600/12Feb2012_Valentines_010.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722130575117679938" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HZPM4L59h30/T2kXcOBKfUI/AAAAAAAAQLM/2h6lwPFidoc/s400/12Feb2012_Valentines_010.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uVxq0NWDZAk/T2kXb_OoKAI/AAAAAAAAQLE/HsPeg69Dfyc/s1600/12Feb2012_Valentines_012.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722130571147618306" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uVxq0NWDZAk/T2kXb_OoKAI/AAAAAAAAQLE/HsPeg69Dfyc/s400/12Feb2012_Valentines_012.JPG" /></a>If mess=enjoyment then Missy K surely thought it was the yummiest!<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7_b9DBKN9r8/T2kXN7csUFI/AAAAAAAAQK0/I0nthUMslv4/s1600/12Feb2012_Valentines_011.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722130329614700626" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7_b9DBKN9r8/T2kXN7csUFI/AAAAAAAAQK0/I0nthUMslv4/s400/12Feb2012_Valentines_011.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9C4CZaTx14M/T2kXNvKUDMI/AAAAAAAAQKo/Wa7LFnGD9p4/s1600/12Feb2012_Valentines_013.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722130326316387522" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9C4CZaTx14M/T2kXNvKUDMI/AAAAAAAAQKo/Wa7LFnGD9p4/s400/12Feb2012_Valentines_013.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y1p_ut9c8ME/T2kXNh4y8NI/AAAAAAAAQKg/O5Xx1Xnij10/s1600/12Feb2012_Valentines_014.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722130322753253586" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y1p_ut9c8ME/T2kXNh4y8NI/AAAAAAAAQKg/O5Xx1Xnij10/s400/12Feb2012_Valentines_014.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pvCO_tGD9jU/T2kXDLnAkNI/AAAAAAAAQKU/Ch3PscnQMF8/s1600/12Feb2012_Valentines_015.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722130144974377170" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pvCO_tGD9jU/T2kXDLnAkNI/AAAAAAAAQKU/Ch3PscnQMF8/s400/12Feb2012_Valentines_015.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2CmmLUrP0Us/T2kXCiVI2DI/AAAAAAAAQKI/w8XZj4Jya3M/s1600/12Feb2012_Valentines_016.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722130133893568562" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2CmmLUrP0Us/T2kXCiVI2DI/AAAAAAAAQKI/w8XZj4Jya3M/s400/12Feb2012_Valentines_016.JPG" /></a>Missy K insisted on looking at herself in the mirror before she let us clean her up since we told her she was such a mess. Looks like Grammy didn't mind cleaning up the mess. :)<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rn3fiR403Fk/T2kXCQoh11I/AAAAAAAAQJ8/v7vKDGa1PI8/s1600/12Feb2012_Valentines_017.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722130129143060306" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rn3fiR403Fk/T2kXCQoh11I/AAAAAAAAQJ8/v7vKDGa1PI8/s400/12Feb2012_Valentines_017.JPG" /></a>Thank you for all the fun Valentine's gifts and especially coming to visit us!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Lueker Family Blog - Part 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/16768781446720036779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228630150193582667.post-12151702932487844002012-03-20T15:06:00.003-04:002012-03-20T15:30:35.871-04:00Orange Kool-Aid<div align="center">As if a hurricane simulator wasn't enough torture for a baby in one day we decided to see how Jackson enjoyed some super sour treats... Actually, we weren't that mean. The girls received some Fun Dips either for Valetine's from someone or in their favors from Heidi's birthday. In either case Jackson wanted one and we didn't have an extra for some reason. Grammy had the idea of letting him have a Kool-Aid package (I had on hand for making playdough) and using Reagan's Fun Dip stick. We seriously thought this was a good idea and had no idea how sour and gross it would be so we weren't actually trying to be mean when we gave it to Jackson. Luckily I had a camera close by to capture these hilarious pictures of Jackson's reaction. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-13YAfmzkwEc/T2jWnil66fI/AAAAAAAAQIo/N4SkyvwUzl4/s1600/11Feb2012_OrangeKoolAid_001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722059301363313138" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-13YAfmzkwEc/T2jWnil66fI/AAAAAAAAQIo/N4SkyvwUzl4/s400/11Feb2012_OrangeKoolAid_001.JPG" /></a><div align="center"> What are you people doing to me?</div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722059299504122642" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qTPFBIEGnrM/T2jWnbqp6xI/AAAAAAAAQIc/3Hkpbq7FuHk/s400/11Feb2012_OrangeKoolAid_002.JPG" /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-com5myIUVI4/T2jWf9-5WGI/AAAAAAAAQIM/AWaBW0RBe3k/s1600/11Feb2012_OrangeKoolAid_004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722059171276871778" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-com5myIUVI4/T2jWf9-5WGI/AAAAAAAAQIM/AWaBW0RBe3k/s400/11Feb2012_OrangeKoolAid_004.JPG" /></a>Poor baby!!! But so funny!!! lol :)<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tr_caDH0JAk/T2jWfpNvUEI/AAAAAAAAQIE/JLIN_v1q-EI/s1600/11Feb2012_OrangeKoolAid_007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722059165701984322" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tr_caDH0JAk/T2jWfpNvUEI/AAAAAAAAQIE/JLIN_v1q-EI/s400/11Feb2012_OrangeKoolAid_007.JPG" /></a></div></div><br /></div>Lueker Family Blog - Part 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/16768781446720036779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228630150193582667.post-47013223932001309652012-03-10T02:32:00.035-05:002012-03-10T11:20:52.393-05:00Heid's 5th Birthday Party<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YeP6GN2AnNw/T1sQRrEa_8I/AAAAAAAAPok/mdOckymv2mg/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_027.JPG"></a>Heidi had a Cosmic (glow in the dark) birthday party at Bounce U in February. It was so much fun and all the kids loved it! We also met on Heidi's actual birthday at Chick-Fil-A for what has become our LaBar/Lueker birthday dinner tradition. Here's the beautiful 5 year old birthday princess! :)<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QdxjcahVPpo/T1sQCXX_d6I/AAAAAAAAPoY/kWpnaR8PkGQ/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_027.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718181784697403298" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QdxjcahVPpo/T1sQCXX_d6I/AAAAAAAAPoY/kWpnaR8PkGQ/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_027.JPG" /></a>Sweet cousins headed down the hallway and ready to party together! :)<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eiyEv8eszIY/T1sP8c6Ef2I/AAAAAAAAPoM/3gT-vILpLWQ/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718181683103301474" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eiyEv8eszIY/T1sP8c6Ef2I/AAAAAAAAPoM/3gT-vILpLWQ/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_001.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PBjkp4XB7bw/T1sP3E10RvI/AAAAAAAAPoA/KQE30VSxmgc/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718181590743664370" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PBjkp4XB7bw/T1sP3E10RvI/AAAAAAAAPoA/KQE30VSxmgc/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_002.JPG" /></a>Crew hanging out with Grandpa during the cosmic fun :)<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p0C90T-Pu4k/T1sPdwej7RI/AAAAAAAAPnQ/xF14JSN644U/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_014.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718181155780685074" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p0C90T-Pu4k/T1sPdwej7RI/AAAAAAAAPnQ/xF14JSN644U/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_014.JPG" /></a>The birthday girl with her Grandma - so sweet! :)<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2BqHO3x4gwU/T1sPYSyfcRI/AAAAAAAAPnE/3gshND7suTE/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_020.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718181061911867666" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2BqHO3x4gwU/T1sPYSyfcRI/AAAAAAAAPnE/3gshND7suTE/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_020.JPG" /></a>Grandmas with their precious baby boys :)<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G25g0AHvjbA/T1sPApx5r9I/AAAAAAAAPmc/oB5MRbhaBzQ/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718180655766548434" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G25g0AHvjbA/T1sPApx5r9I/AAAAAAAAPmc/oB5MRbhaBzQ/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_004.JPG" /></a>Jackson and his Grammy<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xMlN0MIHMXY/T1sPAdD-VoI/AAAAAAAAPmU/wfMW6zPYHj4/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718180652352689794" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xMlN0MIHMXY/T1sPAdD-VoI/AAAAAAAAPmU/wfMW6zPYHj4/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_003.JPG" /></a>Grammy was such a sport to take Jackson down the big slide!<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B4L_L3UvT04/T1sO3Jb5bAI/AAAAAAAAPmI/05jucpPILhI/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718180492465499138" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B4L_L3UvT04/T1sO3Jb5bAI/AAAAAAAAPmI/05jucpPILhI/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_006.JPG" /></a>So much fun!!! :)<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BjCt6bVOqHY/T1sOyBS4lWI/AAAAAAAAPl8/hZir655D3GU/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718180404380865890" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BjCt6bVOqHY/T1sOyBS4lWI/AAAAAAAAPl8/hZir655D3GU/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_007.JPG" /></a>The girls loved the big slides too! :)<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g9vmm3Rg-S4/T1sOYXTTnkI/AAAAAAAAPlY/mGuOucZ1zoE/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_012.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718179963611618882" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g9vmm3Rg-S4/T1sOYXTTnkI/AAAAAAAAPlY/mGuOucZ1zoE/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_012.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rpXmkRAl5nE/T1sOPuI-yXI/AAAAAAAAPlI/pm9EYe7hMso/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_017.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718179815123503474" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rpXmkRAl5nE/T1sOPuI-yXI/AAAAAAAAPlI/pm9EYe7hMso/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_017.JPG" /></a>Grammy climed into one of the obstacle courses to help the little guys thru and up the slide so they could more easily play on this bounce aparatus. Thank you so much Grammy! <div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TlnTVIwwB5A/T1sOPd7XY3I/AAAAAAAAPlA/1ujTMYBqJOs/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_018.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718179810771428210" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TlnTVIwwB5A/T1sOPd7XY3I/AAAAAAAAPlA/1ujTMYBqJOs/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_018.JPG" /></a>Our monkey girl, Reagan, loved climbing this aparatus to get to one of the larger slides<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CdLAOu94P4E/T1sOH9eLFhI/AAAAAAAAPk0/r-93NIMfiGk/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_019.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718179681799968274" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CdLAOu94P4E/T1sOH9eLFhI/AAAAAAAAPk0/r-93NIMfiGk/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_019.JPG" /></a>Jackson doing his best to climp and keep up with Reagan. Unfortunately due to weight restrictions adults weren't allowed to assist so Jackson was on his own. Sorry buddy!<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PlYP-wGClAI/T1sN8_m_ywI/AAAAAAAAPko/hCauHyBD38E/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_013.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718179493395286786" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PlYP-wGClAI/T1sN8_m_ywI/AAAAAAAAPko/hCauHyBD38E/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_013.JPG" /></a>While Reagan has many talents, it appears baseball may not be one of them. While she wasn't very successful she had fun swinging at the floating glow-in-the-dark ball.<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T4GaqBiRoKc/T1sN1JsyWoI/AAAAAAAAPkc/K3B6F-oc8kw/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718179358664972930" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T4GaqBiRoKc/T1sN1JsyWoI/AAAAAAAAPkc/K3B6F-oc8kw/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_005.JPG" /></a>Hurricane Heidi is a nickname Aunt Dorothy has been using for quite awhile so it was appropriate that there was a hurricane simulator at the party. All the kids loved getting blown away repeatedly!<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Jx2mxnliSwo/T1sNuN8NI0I/AAAAAAAAPkQ/wOKxkOZZUMs/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_011.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718179239544300354" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Jx2mxnliSwo/T1sNuN8NI0I/AAAAAAAAPkQ/wOKxkOZZUMs/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_011.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5xqPqg9QeL0/T1sNTUdL7II/AAAAAAAAPjs/HcO_oMyjNRk/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_015.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718178777436777602" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5xqPqg9QeL0/T1sNTUdL7II/AAAAAAAAPjs/HcO_oMyjNRk/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_015.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9Y-z9Psrr94/T1sNMUtfYLI/AAAAAAAAPjg/OZNvh8XVQuo/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718178657246077106" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9Y-z9Psrr94/T1sNMUtfYLI/AAAAAAAAPjg/OZNvh8XVQuo/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_009.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-di-Vjh4-pPU/T1sM9Tx2RII/AAAAAAAAPjI/tq3_te89whQ/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_016.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718178399297881218" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-di-Vjh4-pPU/T1sM9Tx2RII/AAAAAAAAPjI/tq3_te89whQ/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_016.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-viikjjIGJYQ/T1sMz4hfaBI/AAAAAAAAPi8/yG8DTibM2js/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_008.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718178237362694162" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-viikjjIGJYQ/T1sMz4hfaBI/AAAAAAAAPi8/yG8DTibM2js/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_008.JPG" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-heH3YIO5fk0/T1sMk2UWqXI/AAAAAAAAPiY/jANfAXOKP0M/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_010.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718177979072686450" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-heH3YIO5fk0/T1sMk2UWqXI/AAAAAAAAPiY/jANfAXOKP0M/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_010.JPG" /></a>We "let" Jackson have a turn in the hurricane simulator as well. It might be more appropriate to say we decided to torture our poor baby for our own entertainment purposes...<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VkI0A6aD8cM/T1sMFy-aO1I/AAAAAAAAPhw/RM12ynHs0rc/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_022.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718177445599394642" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VkI0A6aD8cM/T1sMFy-aO1I/AAAAAAAAPhw/RM12ynHs0rc/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_022.JPG" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6_qVb76UYYY/T1sMFtc4lDI/AAAAAAAAPho/ca9cCJR4u7c/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_023.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718177444116599858" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6_qVb76UYYY/T1sMFtc4lDI/AAAAAAAAPho/ca9cCJR4u7c/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_023.JPG" /></a>Someone PLEASE have mercy on a baby and SAVE ME!!!!!<div><div><div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CKvm_NrsUho/T1sL8mZnx9I/AAAAAAAAPhc/jwmUfoZSAkc/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_025.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718177287605045202" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CKvm_NrsUho/T1sL8mZnx9I/AAAAAAAAPhc/jwmUfoZSAkc/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_025.JPG" /></a><div>Time for lunch! Cheese (one hand on your head) or Pepperoni (two hands on your head) pizza?</div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DW-zr4pU3yE/T1sLwPnJUhI/AAAAAAAAPhQ/TtdiBEDiTQE/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_026.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718177075329323538" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DW-zr4pU3yE/T1sLwPnJUhI/AAAAAAAAPhQ/TtdiBEDiTQE/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_026.JPG" /></a>Cake Time! :)<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0FEfJgE9EhQ/T1sLlHRxmfI/AAAAAAAAPhE/lmNMTGyc5rs/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_028.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718176884113644018" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0FEfJgE9EhQ/T1sLlHRxmfI/AAAAAAAAPhE/lmNMTGyc5rs/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_028.JPG" /></a>My favorite picture of the day! We hope all your wishes come true Miss Heidi! :)<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iu-LUjmZx0M/T1sLcvhl_aI/AAAAAAAAPg4/UDu1TYRT5ZY/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_029.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718176740298587554" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iu-LUjmZx0M/T1sLcvhl_aI/AAAAAAAAPg4/UDu1TYRT5ZY/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_029.JPG" /></a>Let them eat cake!<div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718176398255090610" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FdBBAGAVWrg/T1sLI1UEa7I/AAAAAAAAPgU/iCZ_lLie7qg/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_030.JPG" /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D5mq78MrPvM/T1sJtj-3ehI/AAAAAAAAPgI/VK83RuD-Oq4/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_031.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718174830234663442" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D5mq78MrPvM/T1sJtj-3ehI/AAAAAAAAPgI/VK83RuD-Oq4/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_031.JPG" /></a><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0Np7vn4V3BM/T1sJQAbsrcI/AAAAAAAAPfk/2T19OliMevs/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_032.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718174322475707842" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0Np7vn4V3BM/T1sJQAbsrcI/AAAAAAAAPfk/2T19OliMevs/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_032.JPG" /></a>Jackson was very pleased with himself for cleaning his face all on his own<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hF8AnhdBznU/T1sJD6_VqfI/AAAAAAAAPfY/swfQ9kFT5P8/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_035.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718174114856151538" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hF8AnhdBznU/T1sJD6_VqfI/AAAAAAAAPfY/swfQ9kFT5P8/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_035.JPG" /></a>Present Time!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3bbTDB1i8nQ/T1sIfBmkg2I/AAAAAAAAPe0/OWLFAzQA4nE/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_034.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718173480976155490" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3bbTDB1i8nQ/T1sIfBmkg2I/AAAAAAAAPe0/OWLFAzQA4nE/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_034.JPG" /></a>Aunt Jolene and Claire watching Heidi together<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NDqs57Mi008/T1sIXeDRcNI/AAAAAAAAPeo/5TsXdtGM0Rw/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_036.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718173351173779666" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NDqs57Mi008/T1sIXeDRcNI/AAAAAAAAPeo/5TsXdtGM0Rw/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_036.JPG" /></a>Aunt Ashley and a super sweet Claire<div><div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w1uOe6l8GKQ/T1sH8rshEII/AAAAAAAAPeE/CNwrCMzsRHY/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_039.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718172890979963010" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w1uOe6l8GKQ/T1sH8rshEII/AAAAAAAAPeE/CNwrCMzsRHY/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_039.JPG" /></a>The birthday girl and a very messy Missy K<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pzu0Tq4dmfI/T1sHbAxhH-I/AAAAAAAAPdg/Eaf6P6RdsL8/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_033.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718172312522530786" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pzu0Tq4dmfI/T1sHbAxhH-I/AAAAAAAAPdg/Eaf6P6RdsL8/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_033.JPG" /></a>Two cute 5 (or nearly 5) year old girls and best friends! :) How did they get to be so big so fast?<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HMfeWmlvvTs/T1sDybWhJII/AAAAAAAAPdU/swLE1OuVOUE/s1600/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_038.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718168316747523202" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HMfeWmlvvTs/T1sDybWhJII/AAAAAAAAPdU/swLE1OuVOUE/s400/11Feb2012_Heidis5thBDay_038.JPG" /></a><div><div><div>Happy Birthday Heidi! :)</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Lueker Family Blog - Part 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/16768781446720036779noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228630150193582667.post-84196686648987397672012-02-16T14:55:00.006-05:002012-02-16T15:41:36.147-05:00Sorting - Hot/Cold<div align="center">I recently read another blog which outlined the importance of not only sorting but also using different sensory skills to sort (because we use/exercise different regions of our brains for different types of sorting i.e. sight vs feeling). One idea that particularily caught my attention in the post that I'd never thought of before, was the idea of sorting hot and cold. Besides being different, and therefore fun, I thought it might be a more obvious thing for Jackson to try and sort on his own. He enjoyed playing with the hot and cold stones but didn't necessarily sort them in any order. We'll have to try this activity a couple more times before making an official assessment of its teaching effectiveness. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KdbN8vYNnyw/Tz1iLyQuTLI/AAAAAAAAPXg/swk1zqFwXlI/s1600/07Feb2012_Sorting_001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709827857185655986" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KdbN8vYNnyw/Tz1iLyQuTLI/AAAAAAAAPXg/swk1zqFwXlI/s400/07Feb2012_Sorting_001.JPG" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jLRN_qGiDNY/Tz1iLTRHL1I/AAAAAAAAPXQ/V-vgbSZQSOs/s1600/07Feb2012_Sorting_002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709827848865787730" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jLRN_qGiDNY/Tz1iLTRHL1I/AAAAAAAAPXQ/V-vgbSZQSOs/s400/07Feb2012_Sorting_002.JPG" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gzAdNGcj628/Tz1hv4tlGqI/AAAAAAAAPXE/Oz8VBNf0CeI/s1600/07Feb2012_Sorting_003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709827377880963746" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gzAdNGcj628/Tz1hv4tlGqI/AAAAAAAAPXE/Oz8VBNf0CeI/s400/07Feb2012_Sorting_003.JPG" /></a>Reagan decided she wanted to check out Jackson's hot/cold sorting game as well<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VvQB-LjTslE/Tz1hunSja7I/AAAAAAAAPW4/N1tcfWkid3Q/s1600/07Feb2012_Sorting_004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709827356024335282" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VvQB-LjTslE/Tz1hunSja7I/AAAAAAAAPW4/N1tcfWkid3Q/s400/07Feb2012_Sorting_004.JPG" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MGamnFYKXrQ/Tz1gknmxLaI/AAAAAAAAPWs/wXznG8TbIvs/s1600/07Feb2012_Sorting_005.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709826084798803362" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MGamnFYKXrQ/Tz1gknmxLaI/AAAAAAAAPWs/wXznG8TbIvs/s400/07Feb2012_Sorting_005.JPG" /></a>Jackson decided he wanted to try again since Reagan was interested (this is typical). Reagan wasn't appreciative of the assistance at first and Jackson didn't like Reagan's sorting process. I suggested to Reagan she work with Jackson and try to explain her process for sorting as well as helping Jackson make decisions on where the stones should be placed. She liked the idea of teaching him and they began to work together. This was both sweet and probably the best instruction we received from this sorting project during our first attempt with this activity. As I've found is often the case (and one of the beauties of homeschooling) the best learning frequently occurs in ways you didn't intend or expect during any given project.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gCA8NbcVCfU/Tz1gdIpBfCI/AAAAAAAAPWQ/wjL_XyEJvp8/s1600/07Feb2012_Sorting_007.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709825956227677218" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gCA8NbcVCfU/Tz1gdIpBfCI/AAAAAAAAPWQ/wjL_XyEJvp8/s400/07Feb2012_Sorting_007.JPG" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xutzwAM5s90/Tz1gc2pivjI/AAAAAAAAPWI/hb9U8_0OjK8/s1600/07Feb2012_Sorting_009.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709825951398018610" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xutzwAM5s90/Tz1gc2pivjI/AAAAAAAAPWI/hb9U8_0OjK8/s400/07Feb2012_Sorting_009.JPG" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ivFOEUH8DhQ/Tz1fcu1CH7I/AAAAAAAAPVY/exNLMYt6tAM/s1600/07Feb2012_Sorting_010.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709824849787101106" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ivFOEUH8DhQ/Tz1fcu1CH7I/AAAAAAAAPVY/exNLMYt6tAM/s400/07Feb2012_Sorting_010.JPG" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OL_bEcuJ39I/Tz1fcE7JKFI/AAAAAAAAPVM/fozk1umG_h0/s1600/07Feb2012_Sorting_008.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709824838538438738" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OL_bEcuJ39I/Tz1fcE7JKFI/AAAAAAAAPVM/fozk1umG_h0/s400/07Feb2012_Sorting_008.JPG" /></a> Great teamwork Reagan and Jackson! :)</div>Lueker Family Blog - Part 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/16768781446720036779noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228630150193582667.post-35214636467244748942012-02-16T14:15:00.007-05:002012-02-16T15:42:36.055-05:00Superbowl Sunday 2012<div align="center">Uncle Dan and Aunt Dorothy invited us over to their house for the Superbowl. Somehow I didn't manage to take many pictures but I thought this (slightly posed) picture of all 4 guys with remotes watching the game was pretty cute. :)<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZTpyCt88aNk/Tz1caghtjiI/AAAAAAAAPVA/8T1nDvw0mu4/s1600/05Feb2012_Superbowl_001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709821513053343266" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZTpyCt88aNk/Tz1caghtjiI/AAAAAAAAPVA/8T1nDvw0mu4/s400/05Feb2012_Superbowl_001.JPG" /></a>Before we headed over for the party Missy K and I made a S'more dessert Aunt Arla found on Pinterest. Jackson was down for a nap and Reagan was being a bit difficult so Missy K and I had some quality "Elly Melly/Mommy special time." As you can see Missy K was pretty excited about helping out with this dessert. Silly girl! lol :)<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vRu-SpkkXU4/Tz1bQRpWVDI/AAAAAAAAPU0/3nNw4vKKtMQ/s1600/05Feb2012_SuperbowlTreats_001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709820237748524082" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vRu-SpkkXU4/Tz1bQRpWVDI/AAAAAAAAPU0/3nNw4vKKtMQ/s400/05Feb2012_SuperbowlTreats_001.JPG" /></a>Working hard to spread out the graham cracker mixture<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E1uvUtihtMM/Tz1bP0wun6I/AAAAAAAAPUo/BbIFQiJsms8/s1600/05Feb2012_SuperbowlTreats_002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709820229994848162" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E1uvUtihtMM/Tz1bP0wun6I/AAAAAAAAPUo/BbIFQiJsms8/s400/05Feb2012_SuperbowlTreats_002.JPG" /></a>Measuring and spreading out the marshmellows <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RF_7V5UKOZM/Tz1YXL7VN3I/AAAAAAAAPT4/6ijXrGKFh4w/s1600/05Feb2012_SuperbowlTreats_004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709817057937536882" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RF_7V5UKOZM/Tz1YXL7VN3I/AAAAAAAAPT4/6ijXrGKFh4w/s400/05Feb2012_SuperbowlTreats_004.JPG" /></a>Carefully spreading all the red and blue marshmellows. I had wanted to have opposing team colors but since both the Giants and Patriots use blue and red we ended up looking more patriotic than opposing teamish. Oh well... :)<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZuIRUBV2ZPU/Tz1YMQGRfhI/AAAAAAAAPTs/x7Adt_YbOyw/s1600/05Feb2012_SuperbowlTreats_005.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709816870078610962" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZuIRUBV2ZPU/Tz1YMQGRfhI/AAAAAAAAPTs/x7Adt_YbOyw/s400/05Feb2012_SuperbowlTreats_005.JPG" /></a>Grammy used to tell us that part of being a good cook was cleaning up after ourselves. We haven't discussed that much previously, but I decided to introduce the idea and Missy K did a great job using the washcloth to clean the counterspace off while our dessert baked.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y6jPnKDDg9c/Tz1YYK_3G6I/AAAAAAAAPUE/r_4kCAmGXZ0/s1600/05Feb2012_SuperbowlTreats_003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709817074867968930" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y6jPnKDDg9c/Tz1YYK_3G6I/AAAAAAAAPUE/r_4kCAmGXZ0/s400/05Feb2012_SuperbowlTreats_003.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The finished product - I have to say it looks much better than it tasted. Probably won't be making this one again. :)<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dotQMv9LMPw/Tz1WNlsg_zI/AAAAAAAAPSk/18sdxVZgePE/s1600/05Feb2012_SuperbowlTreats_007.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709814694032768818" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dotQMv9LMPw/Tz1WNlsg_zI/AAAAAAAAPSk/18sdxVZgePE/s400/05Feb2012_SuperbowlTreats_007.JPG" /></a>After completing our Superbowl dessert Missy K wanted to make some hot chocolate with some new peppermint mini marshmellows Grammy gave us. We made our drinks and settled down to watch the "Polar Express" together, also at Missy K's request.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Cu5_SzlAQn4/Tz1WNTPKsVI/AAAAAAAAPSQ/b1wEp7l-YX4/s1600/05Feb2012_SuperbowlTreats_006.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709814689077834066" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Cu5_SzlAQn4/Tz1WNTPKsVI/AAAAAAAAPSQ/b1wEp7l-YX4/s400/05Feb2012_SuperbowlTreats_006.JPG" /></a>All in all a good Superbowl Sunday! :)</div><br /></div>Lueker Family Blog - Part 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/16768781446720036779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228630150193582667.post-85583983789658155262012-02-16T12:40:00.003-05:002012-02-16T14:05:18.308-05:00Reading Together<div align="center">I don't know if Jackson began bringing books to Reagan to read or if Reagan began reading to Jackson but one Sunday after church I turned around to see this reading session in progress. The two of them were beyond adorable reading and enjoying several books together! Love it!!! :)<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ku5KXVhXeSY/Tz0_5wA-8jI/AAAAAAAAPRg/5YDA0sBpiwI/s1600/05Feb2012_Reading_001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709790163949777458" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ku5KXVhXeSY/Tz0_5wA-8jI/AAAAAAAAPRg/5YDA0sBpiwI/s400/05Feb2012_Reading_001.JPG" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fUxEaAe3cnI/Tz0_44xaxfI/AAAAAAAAPRU/7XBgDuDIkBE/s1600/05Feb2012_Reading_002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709790149120542194" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fUxEaAe3cnI/Tz0_44xaxfI/AAAAAAAAPRU/7XBgDuDIkBE/s400/05Feb2012_Reading_002.JPG" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QAktGSkCENk/Tz0_4vIUq8I/AAAAAAAAPRI/R84lLGarLP8/s1600/05Feb2012_Reading_003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709790146532256706" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QAktGSkCENk/Tz0_4vIUq8I/AAAAAAAAPRI/R84lLGarLP8/s400/05Feb2012_Reading_003.JPG" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DXdt0xIW624/Tz0_uznOteI/AAAAAAAAPQ8/WhTd1Dv5rqM/s1600/05Feb2012_Reading_004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709789975936939490" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DXdt0xIW624/Tz0_uznOteI/AAAAAAAAPQ8/WhTd1Dv5rqM/s400/05Feb2012_Reading_004.JPG" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OQ-3vY7S_0Q/Tz0_tqzC9vI/AAAAAAAAPQw/w2k7gOMA-5Y/s1600/05Feb2012_Reading_005.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709789956390713074" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OQ-3vY7S_0Q/Tz0_tqzC9vI/AAAAAAAAPQw/w2k7gOMA-5Y/s400/05Feb2012_Reading_005.JPG" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c1ERsU7QAVY/Tz0_tQuUz4I/AAAAAAAAPQk/uaIu7MyPhL0/s1600/05Feb2012_Reading_006.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709789949391589250" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c1ERsU7QAVY/Tz0_tQuUz4I/AAAAAAAAPQk/uaIu7MyPhL0/s400/05Feb2012_Reading_006.JPG" /></a> Our sibling moments aren't always quite this sweet so I sure love to see and capture these precious moments! :)</div><br /><div align="center">~</div><br /><div align="center">My timing of this post is ironic. Reagan and Jackson are sick and we are having a very low key day vegging out and watching TV (so I thought I'd take advantage of the time to catch up on some blogging). As I was getting ready to hit "publish" for this post Reagan began yelling at me to come help her in the bathroom across the hallway. Jackson had brought one of his favorite books (Eric Carle's "Have You Seen My Cat?) to her to read to him. She doesn't feel like reading to him and he refuses to let me read the book. They're both a disaster but it's pretty funny bless their sick little hearts! lol :) Now he has brought me "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" so I'm going to go give my sweet sick baby some love and attention.</div>Lueker Family Blog - Part 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/16768781446720036779noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228630150193582667.post-86178726472698652112012-02-04T21:27:00.005-05:002012-02-04T23:11:42.409-05:00Jackson Begins His Preschool Career<div align="center">As I have mentioned previously, we are planning on homeschooling when Reagan begins Kindergarten this coming Fall. One semi challenge we have faced is how to keep Jackson busy, happy, and ideally included and learning while I'm working with the girls. </div><br /><div align="center">~</div><br /><div align="center">We are in the process of setting up a dedicated classroom space in our basement (I'll be doing some specific posts on that soon). In that space, we have activities specifically for Jackson. Additionally, by setting up our classroom in the basement Jackson has easy access to several toy areas including our Thomas Table (Jackson is an enormous Thomas fan), the kid's kitchen and our Little People Village. I have also learned that it makes more sense to do things like practicing violin with the girls while Jackson is taking his nap. This is an activity which takes my full attention. As a result, it is a time when he is likely to become frustrated because of my lack of ability to provide him any attention for a prolonged period of time. It's been a slow process (and one I expect to continue - and continue to change) but we're slowly figuring out what are the best times of day to accomplish what. </div><br /><div align="center">~</div><br /><div align="center">On Friday, I let Jackson sit at the table while Reagan was working on her Math and Writing schoolwork. He had a great time working on his Melissa and Doug Door Puzzle (it's not really a puzzle, I just don't know what to call it, every door has a different mechanism to open it and discover different animals in varying colors and numbers). He has played with this before but he was intensely more interested in it sitting at the table working like a big preschool boy. :)</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Tq74nKW_16c/Ty3qddhSq5I/AAAAAAAAPQY/Wf98uKDai_s/s1600/03Feb2012_JacksonSchool_001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705474094809656210" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Tq74nKW_16c/Ty3qddhSq5I/AAAAAAAAPQY/Wf98uKDai_s/s400/03Feb2012_JacksonSchool_001.JPG" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mwowHYtarrw/Ty3qcvF2BWI/AAAAAAAAPQM/B6joNVatF6w/s1600/03Feb2012_JacksonSchool_002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705474082346501474" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mwowHYtarrw/Ty3qcvF2BWI/AAAAAAAAPQM/B6joNVatF6w/s400/03Feb2012_JacksonSchool_002.JPG" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JhLwgnFWWUo/Ty3qcWH65xI/AAAAAAAAPQA/KIGXW8HNodY/s1600/03Feb2012_JacksonSchool_003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705474075644323602" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JhLwgnFWWUo/Ty3qcWH65xI/AAAAAAAAPQA/KIGXW8HNodY/s400/03Feb2012_JacksonSchool_003.JPG" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BBQxDo9n3Wg/Ty3qNcmOzqI/AAAAAAAAPPw/j6OWL2PMwF0/s1600/03Feb2012_JacksonSchool_004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705473819684032162" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BBQxDo9n3Wg/Ty3qNcmOzqI/AAAAAAAAPPw/j6OWL2PMwF0/s400/03Feb2012_JacksonSchool_004.JPG" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-le14jg0SGbc/Ty3qMwjpPeI/AAAAAAAAPPo/XrUiK3BTCew/s1600/03Feb2012_JacksonSchool_005.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705473807862021602" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-le14jg0SGbc/Ty3qMwjpPeI/AAAAAAAAPPo/XrUiK3BTCew/s400/03Feb2012_JacksonSchool_005.JPG" /></a>I have fallen in love with a book that was recently recommended to me called "The Well-Trained Mind A guide to Classical Education at Home" by Susan Wise Bauer and Jessie Wise. This book was suggested to me by some vetran homeschool mothers who are part of a book club Dorothy introduced me too. If you are considering homeschooling, I highly recommend this book as a resource. It is assisting me greatly in figuring out the framework I want to use for homeschooling. I will provide further details on this in an upcoming blog post, but for now I wanted to mention it because of an acitivity it suggested and I used with Jackson Friday morning. </div><br /><div align="center">~</div><br /><div align="center">The book recommended drawing counter clockwise circles with young children. Many <em>many</em> circles in whatever type of pictures you want including simply drawing circles. This is a beginning writing skill. Many letters include a counter clockwise circle but our natural inclination is to draw circles clockwise. This is especially interesting to me because just recently Reagan, who has been writing for sometime, began trying to write her letters in a clockwise direction (something I've discovered some of her friends have been doing as well). This has led to writing many letters backwards. As such, this activity seemed especially appropriate for us and is something all three kids can do and learn from. The aim is for counter clockwise circles to feel more natural and intuitive. </div><br /><div align="center">~</div><br /><div align="center">When Jackson grew tired of playing with his door puzzle, I gave him a pencil and paper and started working with him on his counter clockwise circles. As you can see from the pictures below he was ready to burst with pride! He sat there and giggled and giggled and smiled and smiled. It was beyond priceless! He absolutely loved sitting at the table with his big sisters and doing his own work. He has colored and done other activities while I've worked with the girls before but somehow he had a different association with this. He clearly thought he was part of the group and doing "real" schoolwork. He is so determined to be a big boy and do whatever the girls are doing I think we can officially declare his preschool career to have begun. :) What a big boy you are becoming Jackson! We are so proud of you sweet boy! :)<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3h-nSB-fDP8/Ty3pa5USdoI/AAAAAAAAPN8/L-ZXJ1VJpkY/s1600/03Feb2012_JacksonSchool_006.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705472951220074114" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3h-nSB-fDP8/Ty3pa5USdoI/AAAAAAAAPN8/L-ZXJ1VJpkY/s400/03Feb2012_JacksonSchool_006.JPG" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qt5mhxnCeMI/Ty3paVQLnpI/AAAAAAAAPNs/H5W9GFtecok/s1600/03Feb2012_JacksonSchool_007.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705472941539171986" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qt5mhxnCeMI/Ty3paVQLnpI/AAAAAAAAPNs/H5W9GFtecok/s400/03Feb2012_JacksonSchool_007.JPG" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EfiDAHfAzhY/Ty3paW7gICI/AAAAAAAAPNg/u0o1eQhd1XY/s1600/03Feb2012_JacksonSchool_008.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705472941989306402" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EfiDAHfAzhY/Ty3paW7gICI/AAAAAAAAPNg/u0o1eQhd1XY/s400/03Feb2012_JacksonSchool_008.JPG" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7P3kgiwNJRQ/Ty3paNSssYI/AAAAAAAAPNY/tLdDpoC9g9w/s1600/03Feb2012_JacksonSchool_009.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705472939402244482" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7P3kgiwNJRQ/Ty3paNSssYI/AAAAAAAAPNY/tLdDpoC9g9w/s400/03Feb2012_JacksonSchool_009.JPG" /></a>I'm pretty much caught up on blog posts now (I can't remember the last time I was literally to the day caught up!) so I may be MIA for a few days while I work to put the finishing touches on our classroom. I have several blog posts I want to do regarding our classroom space as well as curriculm choices we have made. As we begin this homeschool journey, if you have any recommendations or suggestions for us we would appreciate and enjoy hearing them!</div>Lueker Family Blog - Part 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/16768781446720036779noreply@blogger.com2