Friday, October 2, 2009

Back in the Saddle - Kitchen pics

I am somewhat embarrassed by my lack of blogging, but please forgive me :) As most of you know we have had a lot going on in our lives. Painting our new house, packing, moving, the arrival of our foster daughter, and well just life in general has kept us all very busy. But we are almost settled in our new place and I know you guys are itching for pictures. Since I only posted 3 times in September, I am going to drag these out :) Not really...I only have a few rooms done.

Here are a few of the kitchen

This is the view looking from the entry to the kitchen from the dining room or entry hall. There will be a black filing cabinet for the printer to sit on soon. My desk with most likely never be cleaned off, but this is close enough! Not sure what to put over my desk, they had a TV but I don't need one in the kitchen...I don't cook enough :) I am considering getting rid of the baker's rack and Cory wants to build some sort of locker system for the boys. The door the garage is just to the left of the picture and so when they all come in from the car their backpacks, diaper bags, etc could go there.
Here is the view from the door to the garage. The laundry room is to the right not pictured and the door you see next to the fridge goes to the dining room. I will be replacing the curtain above the sink...not really into green gingham :)
This last one is from the back door. The door you see is a pantry and the left doorway goes to the dining room and the right goes to the hallway that goes by the front door.

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Moving is Chaotic!

For those of you out in blog land that don't know we are moving, that is my big excuse for the lack of posting. Things are an absolute circus around here! Between packing, moving boxes, painting, unpacking, garage sales, and your usual chaos, it is a zoo over here!

My parents came down this weekend to help with the garage sale and move some boxes and such. It was a great and busy weekend. Cole and Carter got into the packing mode and I took some time to snap some shots!

Cole climbed on just about every box he could.
He was so proud of himself!
Carter loves bubble wrap! He stomped on it all evening! Not sure what good it is now though :)


Hopefully once the chaos slows down I will get back to my regularly scheduled posting! See you soon!

Saturday, September 12, 2009

1st Soccer Games

Today started our first ever soccer season. It was pouring rain, but we prayed that it would lighten up a little as we drove to the game. It didn't! :( so Cole, Carter, and Graydon stayed in the car, while I snapped a few photos. Cory and Caden were SOAKED!! They called the game halfway through for lightening, but then let them start up again 15 minutes later. The kids did great most of the game. They were freezing and soaked but had fun! We got beat, but they don't keep score :) Our boys kept kicking the wrong way...oh well! We are praying the rain dies down for our next game this afternoon!

Cory giving Caden some pointers, trying to get his head in the game.
Getting ready to kick
Go Reid Go!!!
Stretching for the game!

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Education Can Be Fun!

Caden is having so much fun at school and learning tons of cool stuff. He shares bits and pieces of it with us throughout the day and it just makes me smile to see how much fun he is having with learning.

Apparently they have talked about traffic signs and such...from his comments and a few notes sent home from his teacher. He also said something about a snack with crackers, icing, and m&m's. Well today I break out the graham crackers and he begs for traffic light snack. I think what on earth is he talking about...but then figure it out! We have some vanilla icing left over from the party Friday and a pack of m&m's...we are in business!

Instantly he ices one and turns it into a traffic light. Devin, this is for you...he wanted me to take a picture and blog about it :) So here it is for the grandparents to see!
Carter had to get in on the action, but doesn't quite get the concept of a traffic light. He did tell me that red means stop and green mean go fast...so we are getting there!
I am so thankful Caden is enjoying school and learning some fun things! I also love that snack time can be educational! Fun times today!

Monday, August 31, 2009

Birthday Madness - Part II

On Saturday we held the double party and it wasn't crazy at all :) We had a great lunch, followed by presents and cake! Fun times were had by all!

Sorry for the picture overload - but it was a party for two boys so I get double the pics...right :)

Caden got a birthday call from his Aunt Jana (she is in DC) - we missed you at the party!
Caden was thrilled to see his Lego Crane from Gigi and Pops...he had even told them if they didn't bring it, he would be really mad at them...DEMANDING, don't you think :)
Cole doesn't look it,but he was having fun!
Papa thought he would be funny and turn Cole into a girl with this cute bow...hee hee!
The great cakes from the Cake Lady...I loved them!
Singing Happy Birthday to the boys!
Blowing out the candles.
Cole wasn't too sure about the cake at first!
Then he got made when it was all over his eye! He was tired by this point and rubbing his eyes.

Caden on the other hand was loving his cake!
After we just gave Cole a little piece, he had tons more fun with it!
Caden wanted to get messy just like his baby brother!
Even Jack got in on the celebration :)
Happy Birthday Caden and Cole! I hope you had a wonderful day!

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Birthday Madness - Part I

Having two birthday parties in one weekend was interesting and really not too chaotic. I mean just the normal craziness that is the Reid's! On Friday night, Caden had his "friend" party. He got to have 5 boys over celebrate. This was hard for him to pick 5, but it worked. We had a little cooking party for my chef and we cooked up a storm!

We began the evening by being properly dressed as little chefs! I made each boy an apron with their name on it, they seemed to like them!
Here is the crew (minus Sam - we missed you buddy) modeling their aprons.
Then we made our own pizzas. I got big biscuits and they mashed them flat and added some pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings.
Caden and Grady making their pizzas.
Carter got in on the action and had a blast being with the "big" boys.
While those were baking, we decorated our own cupcakes. Cory gave each boy some icing and then they got to add sprinkles, M&M's or Skittles. We had some pretty messy creations!
Then it was time to eat and eat they did! The pizzas were a big hit as were the cupcakes!
Singing to the Birthday Boy!

They all had a great time so it was a success!

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Happy Birthday Cole!

It seems so strange to be writing two birthday posts this year for the same day! What a special thing for my boys to share. I just remember last year I was so done being pregnant, I didn't mind if they had the same birthday!

Cole has changed our lives in so many wonderful ways. He brings such an interesting dynamic to the clan! He is one of the happiest babies 90% of the time and always in public! He is such a blessing. It has been great to watch him grow and see how he interacts with the boys more and more! This summer when the two older boys left for a week to attend Camp Gigi-Pops, Cole was lost without him!

Cole eats just about anything and everything he can get his hands on! That is a real blessing around here! He is completely off the bottle but not quite on regular milk yet...soon! He also isn't 100% attached to his binky, but loves his monkey (much like Carter's Raffe!) He isn't quite walking yet, but soon...he loves to stand and play more and more so I know the day is coming.

Here are some quick pics of his 1st year! Happy Birthday Col-ee Bug...we love you!!!

Bringing him home from the hospital - August 2008
3 month pics - November 2008
6 months - February 2009
8 1/2 months - May 2009
August 2009

Happy Birthday Caden!

Today my big boy turns 5...I can't believe it! It has flown by way to fast. I can't believe he is 5 and that we have lived in Woodward almost 5 years now. Crazy! Caden is becoming such a great young man! He has his moments where he is too much like me, but thank goodness he has some of his Daddy too! He is a great help around here and a great big brother to the little boys. He is enjoying Pre-K this year and all his new friends! He is almost 4 feet in height, around 40 lbs, and wears size 13 shoe...he is a growing boy! Here are a few, okay several, pics of how he has grown!

Happy Birthday Caden, we loves you so bunches!

2 days old - August 2004
October 2004
September 2006
November 2007
May 2008
January 2009
July 2009