Our Ward Family

Monday, September 1, 2008

Painting...with water!

Who knew that a couple cheap paint brushes and water would be so entertaining!? They loved it and got to cool off, too! When the painting with water wasn't enough, I got the hose out and got them even more wet. Ethan really loved the hose...Matthew did at first, but then he was annoyed because he couldn't squirt his mom! :) Nice try, kid!

Do you think it's time??

It might just be time to cut his hair. But...wouldn't he have made an adorable little girl?? I know, I know, I'm going to try to bring myself to get his hair cut this weekend!! He'll kill me when he's older and sees these pictures!

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Time Flies

1st Day of Kindergarten

Can I just say that he did awesome!?! He did. He was such a good boy and got ready with no problems. Matthew was just thrilled to be headed to kindergarten. There were no tears shed by anyone...not even myself. Ethan yelled his name randomly throughout the day..."MaMoo" My favorite part of the day was when he saw that he and Noah (his best buddy) were dressed the same and said, "Dude, we are totally wearing the same thing." I don't think he quite understands the concept of uniforms yet. He was so cute and so brave today, headed off to Kindergarten!

I just love the hands in the pockets! He's so grown up, isn't he?!

Matthew and his best buddy, Noah!

Matthew and Mrs. Koehlert

(My kindergarten teacher and now HIS kindergarten teacher!)

Matthew, Noah and Gavin

Matthew's Classroom

**Every night before bed I ask Matthew was his highs and lows were. Tonight his high was that "he gets to spend everyday with Noah forever." I LOVE THAT!!

Monday, August 25, 2008

- A few favorites -

My grandma, Blue Nanny's, VW Bug, that she bought from my mom. She loves the car but I think my great grandma, Too Too loves it just as much! :)

Ethan loved Too Too too...This picture is a favorite of mine too!

I love the way that Too Too just took a hold of Matthew and squeezed. She's a good hugger for 98 years young. She really enjoyed seeing the boys too! :) They were so kind and gentle with her!
Old Papa, my grandpa, let Matthew paint one of his carvings AND take it home. Working on that carving made Matthew's weekend! He LOVED IT!!

And then there is all of us...taken on a timer, dangling on the railing, in the hopes that it wouldn't fall into the river...I was desperate to have a good family picture!

We went to visit my grandparents and great-grandma last weekend. It was a great weekend, with gorgeous weather, fun times and a lot of laughs. After spending time with family, before we headed home, we went to the Dells and did the Upper Dells Boat Tour and of course, MINI-GOLF. We were sooo tired on the ride home, but it was well worth it. I'll post more pictures when I get more time. For now, these are just a few of my favorites!! :) ENJOY!

Twas the night before kindergarten...

Matthew is VERY excited about kindergarten. He told us tonight that he is MOST excited about learning math and science. He's the most worried about not reaching the basketball hoop in gym class. (ha ha ha!) He took a shower, cut fingernails, picked out his uniform for tomorrow and then he had to make sure his "super cool" belt fit through the loops. He is soooo ready for the big day. Me, on the other hand, well...I'll let you know tomorrow. I can't believe my big guy is in kindergarten!!