Buchanan Family Blog

4 months in a nutshell....

2010-11-28T19:33:00.000-08:00

Galveston....2010

2010-08-16T17:51:00.000-07:00

End of Kindergarten....

2010-08-16T17:48:00.000-07:00

Another Milestone accomplished! The kindergarten school year has come and gone and Noah did great. He Has learned so much from his first year in public school. He can read very well. He can write his full name and write words by the way they sound. He has definetly grown since the beggining of the year... Here is a picture from his graduation!

Summer Swimming...2010

2010-08-16T17:41:00.000-07:00

Gwyini's Birthday...

2010-08-16T17:34:00.000-07:00

Happy 4th Birthday Maya!

2010-08-16T17:23:00.001-07:00

I can barely believe that Maya has turned 4. It feels like yesterday I had was bringing her home from the hospital. This year I suggested that we have a pony ride and petting zoo party, and it was a hit! Here are some pictures to bring you up to speed!

A fresh start....

2010-08-15T21:35:00.000-07:00

Wow, I have definetly abused my blog. I haven't posted anything since April, and a lot has happened since April. This week I will work on getting caught up, but in the meantime enjoy this cute new background in honor of school starting in a week.

Our Little Professor!

2010-04-16T20:39:00.000-07:00

Yup, you see it correctly, Noah now wears glasses. He does not need to wear them during recreational use such as playing outside or during sports, but needs them for class and reading far away and in school. He is nearsighted!!! I think he looks pretty darn cute!

Our new family member.... Honey!

2010-04-16T20:30:00.000-07:00

Amongst all the other farm animals that we have added to our property we couldn't go without getting a farm dog! Well, she isn't much of a farm dog but she is such a great dog for our family. She is very timid and is still getting used to her new surrounding but she loves the outdoors and loves running around in the field and chasing after the kids. She is skiddish, but i am hoping with time that will start to fade away and she will open up more.. Honey is her name and she is part Chihuahua and Part Maltese, but i think she looks more maltese than chihuahua.... she is suh a sweet heart!

Our Family Garden 2010

2010-04-16T20:22:00.000-07:00

This year we are so excited to have planted our yearly garden. Last year we were unable to have a garden since we were at a different house. This year we planted as much as we could and prepared the ground as best we could. We rented a tiller and had the kids help pull weeds. This year we planed most everything from seeds except our tomato plants, a bell pepper plant, a banana pepper plant, okra, and some cucumbers. From seeds we planted Corn, 2 types of lettuce, pumpkins, cantalope, watermelon, peas, and carrots! I dont have an updated picture but the garden is flourishing with all the rain that we have been getting... everything has pretty much sprouted. It is so fun watching our garden grow!!!

Favorite Photo of the night!

2010-04-16T20:19:00.000-07:00

Tonight, this is my my favorite photo in my list of a whole slew of pictures!!! Tristan loves ice cream. Pair it with an elmo DVD and you have an instant babysitter!!! (I would never use that as a babysitter)

Class Star of the Week: Noah Buchanan

2010-04-16T20:12:00.000-07:00

Last week, Noah was the star of the week in his classroom. You choose any pictures you would like to share with the class on the bulletin board and you fill out a survey about yourself. Here is a little big about Noah that you may have not known about him.

Noah's:
favorite color: red
favorite ice cream flavor: vanilla
favorite book: monsters vs. aliens art book
favorite sport: football
favorite hobby: drawing
favorite holiday: easter
favorite movie: planet 51
favorite fruit: apples
favorite pizza topping: pepperoni
favorite pet: fish ( But that's probably changed since he just got a frog)

NOAH'S ALWAYS A STAR IN MY BOOK!!!!

Dyeing Easter Eggs!!!! First time ever!

2010-04-16T20:07:00.000-07:00

We had a fun time dyeing easter eggs this year for the first time ever as a family. We did some really neat color combinations, but the best part of all was being able to do something as a family! (With bickering but thats ok)

Our finished product of dyed eggs!!

Easter 2010

2010-04-16T19:58:00.000-07:00

We had a great easter! We enjoyed visiting Grandma and Grandpa Kirk and Aunt Amie! We had a great time hiding the eggs and watching the kids run around and find them. From eggs in wheel rims to hidden in broken pots, all the eggs were found and the oppening of the loot began quickly! As much as we all love the candy and the easter fun, we mush remember the true meaning of easter, and ever second I got I tried to remind my kids the greatest meaning of easter, Christ has Risen!! Enjoy these fun pictures of the kids hunting and opening the their loot!

Bluebonnets and Bonfires!

2010-04-16T19:50:00.000-07:00

With all this rain we have had the pleasure of seeing a bunch of bluebonnets bloom on our property. As well as the rain, it is that time again to start cranking up the family bonfires! We love getting together around the fire pit and roasting marshmallows, although our first bonfire of the year was enjoyed not with marshmallows but with eating raisins! Hey you use whatcha got!!! We love sitting around as a family and watching the fire and just enjoying the outdoors! Here are some pictures from our first one of the year, I'm sure there are many more to come!!

The Bluebonnets in the back of our property!

The boys ready for the bonfire to begin!

More Love to spread...

2010-04-16T19:36:00.000-07:00

We decided to add 6 more baby chicks to our chicken family. The kids love having them around and love playing with them. These were a lot smaller than the original 4 that we purchased that are now outside keeping the peacock company. Enjoy the pictures!!

Gumbo Cookoff!

2010-04-16T19:33:00.001-07:00

A few weeks ago we went to a Gumbo Cookoff! Maya had decided to stay at home and hang out with Grandma B and Heather. We had a fun time trying 10 different types of gumbos and enjoying the outdoors.

That little stinker!

2010-03-04T07:49:00.000-08:00

On Monday I had to start the cleaning process in our rental for the new tenants to move in. I started in one bathroom upstairs and saw that tristan was playing with the bathtub, but it was a deep garden tub so he was unable to climb in. I moved on to the second bathroom and didn't think of anything when he turned on the water, surely i didn't even think that he would get in, but sure enough he did. That little stinker climbed in the bathtub, in his jammies, and was playing in the water. I was a little shocked at first, because i did not plan properly for him possibly jump in a tub full of water. I didn't have any extra clothes, i did have my diaper bag with diapers though! I seached through my car, and ended up finding him a jacket to wear! Luckily, the new tenants were coming by and offered to bring me some clothes for him to wear... all and all it was pretty funny! I just kept on cleaning while he played in the water... what else was i supposed to do??? I DIDNT EVEN HAVE A TOWEL!!! HAHA, needless to say, i now pack a change of clothes, ALWAYS, in the diaper bag..

A Shark Tooth??

2010-03-04T07:37:00.000-08:00

Last week I had asked Noah if he had any more loose teeth, he told me no, but that his bottom teeth had been hurting for a while.. So i took a look and sure enough I saw that there was a permanent tooth coming in behind his baby teeth, a "shark tooth" i was told! So we luckily got an appt the next day and sure enough had the two front baby teeth pulled! Here is my little trooper!!

Here is a picture of the baby teeth removed, show the adult tooth coming in already.

Rico Suave!!!

2010-03-04T07:30:00.000-08:00

Tristan has recently learned to unzip his jammies and show off "chest hair" hahah... not really, but its so dang cute! He just walks around with his tummy and chest exposed...

Bar Mitzvah Baby!

2010-03-04T07:04:00.000-08:00

We attended a Bar Mitzvah a while back and here is a cute picture in his yamika!!!

Snow Fall and Tons of it!

2010-02-23T19:54:00.000-08:00

Snow...Snow.. and More Snow!!

2010-02-23T19:42:00.000-08:00

Wow...When the weather man said there was a 60% chance of snow! He was right on the money!!! We got snow for a good, 5-6 hours today.... It was the most beautiful site ever... at time the snow was coming down so hard... looking like a snow globe just shooken real hard... it was awesome!! Tristan was in awe as to what was flying down from the sky... Maya came home eating ice off the car.. the tables... the trampoline..she said it tasted very good... and Noah well he decided to go outside and throw snowballs at the windows scaring Tristan. I was a beautiful day.. and tommorrow's hight is back in the 50's... what a great day! Here is a picture overload... I am also going to try to upload a video that shows just how hard it was coming down.

Kids helping dad stain the bench!

2010-02-23T19:40:00.000-08:00

This past Sunday was such a beautiful day... it was around 70 degrees and we enjoyed doing projects all weekend and hanging outside. Here are the kids helping Daddy stain one of the two benches he put together.... They are doing great teamwork!!

Good Luck Peacock FeatherS!

2010-02-23T19:39:00.000-08:00

Where is Noah!!!

2010-02-23T19:36:00.000-08:00

Noah was helping me make his bed and we decided we would trick daddy since Noah blending in almost completely with the sheets laying under them... We asked dad if he had seen Noah and he was like??? I have no clue maybe hiding under the bed... He had no idea noah was under the sheets.... the he started moving around and we were like, the sheets are moving... Robb started tickling and it was over from there!

Kitchen Project... Phase 2

2010-02-23T19:31:00.000-08:00

MORE AND MORE STRIPPING AND SANDING!!!

It took about 3 different coats of stripper and continuous sanding to get the cabinets to here...

My Project begins.... kitchen updating... Phase1

2010-02-23T19:25:00.000-08:00

I decided I need a project... so I decided we should do something with the kitchen.

I started off by taking down the paneling that covered the lower half of the walls and then had them retextured to match the other half.

We decided that we would strip the bottom cabinets, 2 doors, 4 door trims.. pheww... what a lot of work!!

We also decided to update our pantry... take out the old mobile shelf and put a more stable and (grown up) Pantry...I am so spoiled now! :)

Xbox 360 Trance!!!

2010-02-23T19:24:00.000-08:00

Do i need to say more....

Girls night out at PF Changs!!!

2010-02-23T19:20:00.000-08:00

I got to spend Monday night with my 2 favorite girl! Naomi and Alissa and we decided to hit up PF Changs downtown, which is some oh so yummy chinese food. We had a great time together as always, and a crazy time running into every bum out that night. I love my girl and hope to continue to grow old with them! Love ya guys!

Happy 7th Anniversary!

2010-02-23T19:02:00.000-08:00

Robb and I celebrated our 7 year anniversary on February 15th! We were not lucky enough to have a baby sitter this year, but we did decide that would not stop us from going and and celebrating 7 years of marriage. Robb gave me the most beautiful flowers ever, thats always a way to my heart, flower... especially beautiful ones! I gave Robb a card and a engraved business card holder with his name on it for his office desk. We decided to go to Texas Land and Cattle, our favorite special occasion resturaunt. The kids enjoyed all the country decorations, even with a longhorn head about the fireplace... All and all the kids drove us completely nuts, but thats how life goes and i hope to spend another 7 crazy years together!

Our Little Pizzeria Man!

2010-02-23T18:57:00.000-08:00

Noah spent the evening one night and made us pepperoni pizza... It tasted very good, although he didn't try it even though he loves pizza himself... don't ask me why!!!
But it was a nice thought that he did!!

Our first animals for our "FARM"

2010-02-23T18:51:00.000-08:00

We inhereted 4 peacocks from my parents since they sold their farm. We love having them..and NO they are not noisy!!! (everyone has asked) The kids love going out and feeding them and collecting the beautiful feathers. We have 3 males ( long beautiful feathered) and 1 female (white). I hope to add onto our farm animals someday... maybe a pig, or chickens next.

100th Day of Kindergarten!!!

2010-02-23T18:41:00.000-08:00

The 100th Day of Kindergarten came... The kids had a project that would be displayed in the hallway of the kindergarten building... they could do anything they wanted that included 100 items...(Like 100 cheerios, 100 beads, 100 legos...etc.) So Noah decided that he wanted to do 100 stickers. As we entered the sticker isle at Michaels, it was definetly a STICKER OVERLOAD!...we had to sit and think for a few minutes to figure out what he should actually do... he decided that he wanted to do different animals. So here is a list of the 10 sets of 10 animals we had.
1. 10 Frogs
2. 10 Bugs
3. 10 African Animals
4. 10 Ocean Animals
5. 10 bugs
6. 10 ants
7. 10 Desert animals
8. 10 fish
9. 10 Forest Animals
10. 10 farm animals

He was very impressed with how it turned out... I was happy that he loved it and loved even more doing the project with him!!

Great Photos Of the Grandkids!!!

2010-02-23T18:36:00.000-08:00

We had a great time trying to get some great photos of the grandkids... thanks to our Large couch they all fit, and i love all the different picture. Each has someone with a different face of fit going on...Enjoy!

Happy Birthday Paige!

2010-02-23T18:35:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Paige! We love you and were lucky to have been able to spend the day with you and your family!

Dave and Buster Fun!!!

2010-02-23T18:27:00.000-08:00

No explanation needed... total fun with the family!!

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Enjoying Friends

2010-02-23T18:18:00.000-08:00

We enjoyed eating pizza at the California Pizza Company and Going to the build -a-bear factory with our new friends! We had a great time... Noah and his friend Zoe Chose to pick the same animal, the owl... Zoe dressed hers in a karate outfit, while Noah chose his owl to be dress in a soccer outfit, even equipped with shin guards. Haha... Maya ended up choosing a animal bag to tote around her favorite kitty cat that she dresses up... She kept trying to convince me that she wanted half the store for her birthday, i just kept shaking my head ok, ok, since i knew she would not remember once we got in the car. I had a great time!!!

Maya and Zoe

Tristan and his best friend Kamryn.. they are 4 months apart and she is 10 lbs lighter, how i wish tristan weighed 19 lbs!!! :)

Noah and his best friend Zoe!

Kindergarten..Sundaes... Valentines Day

2010-02-23T18:10:00.000-08:00

I enjoyed helping Noah's classroom during their Valentines Party. This year they made Ice Cream Sundaes and did different activity stations! The kids love making the sundaes and enjoyed eating them even better!!! Noah, well he enjoyed his vanilla ice cream, he was definetly worried when the majority was for chocolate. I had to make sure and bring Vanilla.... I always loved Valentine's when i was little... the little cards and the candy you get to enjoy with them.. Maya enjoyed a few invitations from her friends, and decorating a valentines mailbox with me...

Noah and some of his friends enjoying their ice cream sundaes!!

The sundae table, filled with ice cream, sprinkles, syrups, whipped cream and cherries!

Noah's Valentines bag he decorated and make himself at school.

I'm A Walker!!!!

2010-02-23T18:06:00.000-08:00

Yup, thats right, my little ( I mean big) guy is now a Walker. It's crazy how fast time has flown by!!

My first ever...perfect.. bundt... cake!

2010-01-24T18:54:00.000-08:00

Over the years I have made many bundts cakes but never have i made abunt cake that hasnt had to be pasted or fixed from breaking or falling apart. So hears to me..congrats to myself for making a perfect bundt cake!! yay me!!

project #2

2010-01-24T18:48:00.000-08:00

Grandma B had givin our family this gift a few years ago... well we decided it was time to put it together. The kids had a lot of fun helping daddy put it together.

Maya and tristan helping daddy.

Maya working hard to screw a nail into a board....

Tristan trying out the bench a little to early...

Finished Product

a weekend of projects.. project 1

2010-01-24T18:36:00.001-08:00

My parents just gave us this bench yesterday that has ben burned in the fire a few years ago. Robb decided he wanted it and today he took on the task of rebuilding it..

Before Picture!!! The bench was in many pieces and burned in a few spots.

Working hard to put the bench back together.

Finished product...looks great!!

Our new swingset..

2010-01-24T18:32:00.000-08:00

I'm so excited about this post. My parents brought over the swingset i grew up with and gave it to the kids. They have not stop using it since.

playing around....

2010-01-24T18:26:00.000-08:00

Maya and her barbies.

2010-01-24T18:07:00.000-08:00

Maya has inherited a whole bunch of barbies from Grandma kirk, here is her laying them all out... and fixing them all perfectly. She is in Heaven!!

Day 11 after Surgery!

2010-01-21T18:40:00.000-08:00

Day 11 Ankle Shots! I've still been in a lot of pain, but taking it slow everyday!

Random Pictures

2010-01-21T18:36:00.000-08:00

The one day I got out with Collette, I rode the Target Scooter, wow, I felt so IN CONTROL!!

Maya playing around with my crutches!

Ankle Surgery

2010-01-21T18:21:00.000-08:00

Yes, unfortunately I had to end up having reconstructive ankle surgery due to 2 torn tendons. It's crazy how supposedly a sprain from over 2 years ago ended with me having ankle surgery. The surgery went fine with only a few hiccups i am home recovering. I found out that I cannot drive for 3.5 weeks, which was a complete shock to me. Being stuck at home has its advantages but its disadvantages.. After a week in crutches and a cast wrap I am not in a walking boot. I take the boot off 3 times a day and stretch for 5 minutes. Its been difficult at times, but at this point what i tell myself is to take one day at a time.

My temporary cast.

The day i got my walking boot.... I don't look to happy, I was in a lot of pain!!!

The inner part of my foot (1/14/10)
The outer part of my ankle (1/14/10) First time to see my foot since surgery.

13 months old!

2010-01-21T18:19:00.000-08:00

It's so crazy to think that Tristan is 13 months old now... he has definetly changed over the last few months. He is the fastest crawler in the west hands down!!! He can speak a few more words, and he has taken more steps on his own, but not walking just yet! I'll keep everyone updated the minute he decides to walk on his own!

Noah lost his first tooth!!!

2010-01-21T18:15:00.000-08:00

So Noah finally Lost his first tooth! Now, its didn't just "fall" out! No, this little booger was loose for about 3 months! Finally one day he came home from school and said "Mommy, my tooth is really loose and it hurts me"!! That evening sure enough i had to help him get that sucker out... so Paige, sorry for thinking that helping pull those little nasty guys out was bad, cause sometimes they just need a little tug!

What a DIVA!!

2010-01-21T18:09:00.000-08:00

I just love this picture! It really captures the true essense of "Maya", her personality and happiness within!!!

San Antonio Trip..

2010-01-07T20:27:00.000-08:00

We got to my grandparents house a little early, and so the kids enjoy climbing and playing. Reminds me when i was there age climbing those old trees and playing out there! It was a great visit...

Visiting the Sinclairs

2010-01-07T20:22:00.000-08:00

Last saturday we went up to san antonio to the sinclair house to meet baby Quinten. He sure was a sweet little baby... it was neat to see Maya handle him just like one of her own little dolls.. We got to see Heidi which was a real treat... we love her lots but don't get to see her often... And Paige made some of the best chicken noodle soup I had ever had. Thanks guys for all the great gifts and thanks for the company... you guys have such a beautiful family!

Tristan working hard

Uncle Kyle and Noah

Heidi
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Robb meeting his new nephew Quinten!

Maya meeting her new cousin Quinten.

A visit from Grandma B....

2010-01-04T10:42:00.000-08:00

The Day after ....

2010-01-01T18:51:00.000-08:00

includes relaxing, cleaning garage and just good ole family time together!!

Maya Hammering nails into a tree

Last picture in front of a christmas tree when we were out!

More hammering...

Tristan helping daddy clean the garage!

Ringing in the new year!

2010-01-01T18:45:00.000-08:00

Happy New year! I didn't make it till midnight, Robb did, but the kids had fun doing some fireworks in the windy cold! Hope this year is full of great memories for our family and new adventures!

Look what I've learned to do....

2010-01-01T18:41:00.000-08:00

That's right, Tristan has finally learned to climb up on the couch!!!!!! Watch out!!

I'm 1!!!

2010-01-01T18:38:00.000-08:00

Yup, that's right, Tristan turned 1 on December 15th... unbelievable. We went to his 1 year check up and here are his stats:

Weight: 27.6 lbs
Height: 32"

My big boy!!! Here he is chowing down on grapes while waiting for the dr. to come in. He is able to walk and push things, and he has taken a few steps, but i think we have a few more weeks, months even before full walking!

Visit From Grandma and Grandpa Stanger!

2009-12-27T17:58:00.000-08:00

We were lucky this year that Grandma and Grandpa Stanger made a road trip and made a stop to visit. We had a great time hanging out with them. We went out and ate BBQ and came home and hung out. We had a great time relaxing and being able to see them since we havent in a few years! Hopefully next time it wont be so long before we see them again. Heather came as well and we enjoyed her company and playing games and opening gifts!

Christmas 2009

2009-12-27T17:43:00.001-08:00

Amie got a new car for christmas... a Kia Soul.

Tristan got a push john deer gator!

Playing in the tissue paper and doors!

Opening Gifts!

Ashley's Boyfriend and his new gift!

Tristan playing in the christmas tree!

Opening more gifts!

Maya opening presents!

Ashley and her boyfriend.

christmas 2009

Christmas 2009

2009-12-27T13:12:00.000-08:00

This christmas was great! The kids had a great time opening their presents and preparing for santa's arrival. We made santa his favorite, rice krispies, and we left carrots out for the reindeer! The kids woke up early and got to unwrapping! We were very blessed at all the gifts we recieved and gifts we were able to share. We thank everyone for a great holiday!!!

Christmas Eve!

2009-12-27T13:01:00.000-08:00

Christmas Eve the kids woke up to a present for each on the kitchen table and a note from Elf Snowflake saying that this gift could be opened today. They opened them up to find they got matching spongebob pjs!! The kids loved them and wore them the entire day!

Tristan opening his gift from Elf Snowflake with some help.

Noah opening his box.

Maya opening her box.

Tristan peaking under the christmas tree!!

I think he enjoys the box the best!

All adorned in their Spongebob PJ's!

AWW!! Brotherly and Sistery Love!

Maya sporting her Pj's!

Noah showing off his pjs!

Maya Class Winter Party!

2009-12-27T12:55:00.000-08:00

Maya's Class had a winter party. We decorated gingerbread houses, sang songs, strung cranberries and popcorn for the birds, made orange and clove balls and colored... we had a great time... here are some great pictures from the party!

Girls Night Out 2009!!!!!

2009-12-27T12:49:00.000-08:00

What a great time I had going out to dinner with this grouP!!!!! I must get out more often!!! Great mexican food and great memories with some high school girlfriends.

Crazy Picture of us!

Life Long Friend!!! Naomi!!! I love ya girl!!

Great shot of us high school friends!

Naomi(NO those are not real tattoos), Claudia, Me, and Alissa!!

Naomi, Me, and Alissa!!

Noah's Class Winter Party!!!

2009-12-16T19:01:00.000-08:00

Today, I was in charge of putting together the Winter Party for Noah's class.. After a stressful few weeks of planning everything turned out great. The kids got to decorate gingerbread men, make 2 different crafts, and play Santa Bingo. We had a great time... I'm ready for christmas break, and I think the kids can feel Santa getting ready to take off in 9 days :) Enjoy!!!

Noah's Teacher handing out gifts to the kids!

Noah waiting patiently to give his gift to his teacher!

Noah and Ms McCasland!!! He got her a stuffed panda (Her fav!) and a panda book for her baby!! Cute Picture!!!

Class Picture- December 2009

Noah with his gingerbread man!

A break in the cold weather!!

2009-12-16T18:54:00.000-08:00

We had a one day in the 70's and the kids finally got to get out and let loose!!!

Happy 1st Birthday Tristan....Out to Dinner!

2009-12-15T18:59:00.001-08:00

Celebrating Tristan's 1st birthday out to dinner!

Sittin in a booster seat sippin' from a big boy cup!

Me and Dadday!

Happy 1st Birthday Tristan!!!

2009-12-15T18:54:00.001-08:00

It is so unbelievable that my little guy actually turned 1 today!!!! I think if I try and type out some long "memory" I might just tear up.... so enjoy these pictures instead! We went to dinner for Tristan's birthday, the waiter even treated him with a little sopapilla.... and then we came home and sang happy birthday and ate or should i say he played in the cake... It was great! I love this little guy!!!

Life in the week of Tristan!!

2009-12-10T18:44:00.000-08:00

Playing with his toys! Such a good baby!

Getting some ZZZZ with my favorite Elephant!!!

Trying and onion ring for the first time!

Drumming on my drum!!! Drum drum drum!

Goofing off with Mommy!!! (Yes thats a diaper on my head!!)

Swinging!

Jammin to my tunes!!!

Trying to figure out this hat thing!!

Still trying to figure it out!!! I almost got it i think!

Workin my DJ Skills!!

Maya....Maya.... Maya!!!

2009-12-10T18:39:00.000-08:00

You can never get enough of this colorful vibrant little girl!!!! Sometimes she'll frustrate you to death, but can give the warmest hugs and kisses!! I love her so much!!

Ready for school in her boots, dress and flowery pants!

Adorned in all purple!!! She was so excited to be wearing everything purple!!! EVEN HER SOCKS!!! Pink and Purple are her favorite colors!!

All bundled up!!!

It's Bat girl!!! She stayed home yesterday from school since we had the car in the shop, she dug out Noah's batman costume!!! sHE LOOKS SO CUTE!!

A unique set of Hats!!!

2009-12-10T18:35:00.000-08:00

Red Squid Hat on tristan!!

Yellow Squid hat on maya!

Monster?? I'm not to sure on Noah!!

Christmas Stocking Craft!

2009-12-10T18:31:00.000-08:00

Noah had to decorate and design a paper stocking! We decided to make it a fun activity for maya to do as well!! We had a great time and I think the stockings turned out fantastic!!!!

My First Haircut!!!

2009-12-05T18:21:00.000-08:00

Tristan got his first haircut today... thanks to me!!! Robb was a bit skeptical of me using the buzz clippers, but i think he turned out looking handsome.

BEFORE

AFTER

Our Gingerbread HOUSE!

2009-11-30T10:56:00.000-08:00

Robb and the kids put together the gingerbread house yesterday. I must say they did a great job! The gingerbread house included a Pool, a gingerbread man making a snow angel, a starbust trail and lots and lots of candy! The kids also ate lots and lots of candy!!

Deck the Halls... Falalalalalalala!

2009-11-29T08:11:00.000-08:00

This year we got a real christmas tree!! YAY!!! We pulled out all of our christmas boxes and started to deck the halls! The kids enjoyed stringing the lights and putting up ornaments!!! Tristan is constantly facsincated by the blinking lights and neat hanging ornaments! I love this season!!!

Ornaments the kids decorated from 12/2008!

Buchanan Christams Tree 2009!

I'm Growing and Growing!!

2009-11-29T08:09:00.000-08:00

I just LOVED this picture!!!

Ahhh!!! Black Friday!!

2009-11-29T08:04:00.000-08:00

Ahhh... Black Friday!!! I headed with a friend to the San Marcos outlet malls and the MADDNESS!!! We stood in line for 2 hours to get a gift back that included coupons (that i didn't care for) and a pj shirt! We walked around and stopped at a few stores (i didn't purchase anything) and got home at 4 am.... to get up at around 7:30am... We went to a few store and i crashed dead tired around noon... phew!! thank goodness black friday only comes ONCE a year!

Thanksgiving!

2009-11-29T07:58:00.000-08:00

This Thanksgiving we traveled to San Antonio to spend time with Robb's Family. Tristan enjoyed his first thanksgiving feast a little later than everyone but enjoyed it! WE had a great time hanging out and relaxing with the family.

School thanksgiving feast!!!

2009-11-29T07:54:00.000-08:00

Noah's Class had a thanksgiving feast. We munched on traditional and non traditional dishes, and enjoyed games! Here are some neat pictures to enjoy. Noah is dress in PJ's because that day was also PJ day at the school!

UT Museum

2009-11-12T11:08:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, Maya's class took a field trip to the UT Museum. We had a fun time exploring the different dinosaur bones and different exhibits. Maya had a great time hanging out with her friends. I asked her what was the best thing of her field trip and she said " I ate my whole turkey sandwich"

My favorite moment was when we were looking at a huge blue topaz stone in the case and she looks at me and says "look mommy everytime i jump the light in the box turns off then on"!!! All while I turn my head to see the Museum security guard flicking it on and off everytime she jumped!

I love my Maya and it's amazing to see everyday how much she is growing up!

Maya intrigued by the Hogs.

Fanscinated by all the pretty stones!

All the different scarabs! Very neat!

Typical Maya sucking on those darn fingers!

Flying dinosaur.

11 months old!!

2009-11-12T11:01:00.000-08:00

Wow, I can hardly believe Tristan is 11 months old! Only 1 month away till his first birthday!! He is discovering new things everyday. He loves going from room to room and making messes or stirring up trouble. He loves constantly taking magnets off the refrigerator, or playing with the toys in the bathroom (and accidentally falling in the bathtub here or there). He has learned to point which i find very cute! He like to point at everything. He loves to crawl around LOVES to play outside. He is now getting his 5th tooth in and loves to bite everything! He is truely a fun baby! In this picture you can tell how long and shaggy his hair is getting!

Bus Rider!

2009-11-12T10:57:00.000-08:00

Noah is now officially a bus rider! I had to document this momentous occasion!

Here comes the bus!!! (His first ride home)

Caught on camera!

2009-11-02T17:17:00.000-08:00

Happy Halloween 2009

2009-10-31T22:39:00.000-07:00

And another Halloween has come and gone! We had a great time trick or treating. Maya enjoyed running from door to door unlike the previous years where she had to be held or pushed around in a stroller. Tristan enjoyed being pushed around in the stroller and seeing all the kids running around, as well as chewing on the glow in the dark bracelets.. Noah has a fun time, but we joked that he turned into Ice Man instead of Spiderman cause he kept saying he was so cold. I had a great time walking around our little neighborhood with the kids, running into our neighbors. We came home and dumped all the candy on the floor of the living room and took out what we didn't want and left a bowl outside. I must say I felt this Halloween was a great one. Hope everyone had as much fun as we did. Nothing like seeing your kids running around and acting crazy for that yummy sugar stuff!

Sweet Berry Farm

2009-10-31T21:20:00.000-07:00

We enjoyed going to Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls today. We got to do a Texas Corn Maze, Ride a tractor hay ride, pet goats, face painting, and even stuff a scarecrow. I am thankful for the great halloween weather, great friends, and just a great halloween!!!

Red Robin Birthday Dinner!

2009-10-29T07:25:00.000-07:00

Go figure Noah would pick Red Robin for his birthday dinner out...HE Loves that place, even if the bird isn't their! We had a good time, and even Uncle Kris joined us! Noah wanted them to sing happy birthday to him the second we got seated at the table, but we had to explain to him that that was for dessert time. When they started singing to him, he got a little nervous but was excited. He even got to enjoy a scoop of vanilla ice cream, even after all the other sweets he enjoyed during the day :)

Caramel Apples!

2009-10-29T07:08:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, Noah got invited to ride the bus home with his friend Zoe and make Caramel Apples. I personally have never made them, and didn't realize how EASY they were to make. I might have to start this as a fall tradition with my kids, cause they had a lot of fun.

Apples getting coated with caramel!

Noah posing with his work in progress!

Maya's apples, it was so neat the caramel looked like little wharts on the apple!

Maya loved all the sprinkles!

Zoe and Noah decorating their apples!

Sprinkle Time!

Finished Products!!

Riding the bus home with a friend!

2009-10-29T07:04:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, Noah got to ride the bus home with his friend Zoe. I had to get pictures of the momentous occasion... This is only his second time to ride the bus. I'm not to sure he realized that I would be there when he got off!

Noah and his "best friend" Zoe

Noah all sticky face and color stained from cupcakes and snacks at school!

Getting off the bunny bus!!

Happy 6th Birthday Noah!

2009-10-28T07:24:00.000-07:00

Today, Noah turns 6!! Wow, how amazing that sounds. I can remember having Noah home nad bringing him home from the hospital. I remember his first "army crawl" his first word, how we struggled so much with his eating, how he loved to get into everything. It's amazing that he has grown into such a big boy and a great artist. Currently his "when i grow up, I want to be is" an Artist... makes me proud :) He is enjoying Kindergarten and making lots of new friends. What a great way to celebrate your birthday by being invited over to make caramel apples and ride the bus home with a friend... thats another post :)
Happy Birthday to my Big Boy!!

Swinging Fun

2009-10-28T06:28:00.000-07:00

Discovering a new toy :)

2009-10-28T06:25:00.000-07:00

Lately Tristan has had a fascination with playing in the dishwasher. Here are some cute pictures.

Pumpkin Carving 2009

2009-10-25T18:38:00.000-07:00

This is a great post with great pictures!!! I havent't pumpkin carved in FOREVER it seems like... maybe before maya was born... So we set out to carve pumpkins tonight... It started off with the kids so excited to carve pumpkins, but once we popped the tops off they were noone near excited abot cleaning or carving them anymore.... Robb carved the pumpkin with the face and i ended up having to carve the kdis... Noah picked the dragona dn Maya picked the cat....I have to say... I had fun and i think they turned out great!

Noah's 6th Birthday Party!

2009-10-25T18:29:00.001-07:00

Here is a picture overload... Enjoy!...
Noah had a great celebration filled with tons of jumping on the trampoline, pumpkin decorating, running and playing, swinging, cracking open a monster pinata, and eating cake and pizza!!! We love all our friends and family that could be there to celebrate Noah turning 6!

Thanks Grandma Bonnie and Grandpa Archie!!

2009-10-19T07:00:00.000-07:00

Noah wanted to send a picture to grandma bonnie and grandpa archie and say thank you for his early birthday box and surprises. He says he loves the little counting monsters. Thanks a bunch, we love and miss you guys!!!

10 months!! Unbelievable!!

2009-10-19T06:53:00.000-07:00

It's unreal that I am typing that Tristan is 10 months old. It's amazing how much he has transformed in these short 10 months. I say short cause to me they have flown by, and i have tried to enjoy every minute. He is now crawling faster than ever on all 4. He is scooting across couches and coffee tables, and he has had a big share of bumps and bruises on his head from being so daring... It's amazing in just 8 short weeks I will be planning a 1st birthday for this little guy. Gives me chills just thinking about it. I want him to stay small forever :)JK

This is such a great picture. He loves looking out the windows!

I love this picture! He looks like such a big guy!!

Maya and her Dolly (Not Baby)

2009-10-19T06:45:00.000-07:00

So I feel like you know your daughter is growing up when her "babies" turn into "dollies".. Sniff Sniff... She found a whole bunch of dolls in our garage this weekend and i gave in and let her have them... This is just a priceless picture of her!!

Teething Time

2009-10-19T06:24:00.000-07:00

This picture is a good example of what teething looks like. Tristan has been getting his second top tooth in and has been having a lot of kind of picture days! After that tooth decides to finish coming down he will have a total of 4 teeth!

9 months!

2009-09-24T07:40:00.000-07:00

Last week Tristan turned 9 months! WOW, isn' that just crazy!!!

Here are his 9 month stats!
Weight: 23 lbs 12 ounces - 90 percentile
Height: 29.5 inches - 90 percentile

I can't believe this little guy is growing up so fast!!!

What a whirlwind!!!!

2009-09-24T07:29:00.000-07:00

Well the past few weeks have just flown by and we have been busier than ever! Noah is doing great in Kindergarten and already brought home his first homework assignments. I sit with him every night and work on his reading skills. We have a long way to go with the reading, but practice makes perfect. We moved from our heatherwoo house back to our little house on stearns. Wow, when we found out the tenants were moving out, I dot think we really knew what we were in for. I think we thought we were just going to have some cleanup and move in... NOPE!!.. When we finally got the tenants to leave i had to paint the entire house walls, clean like a crazy person, paint kitchen cabinets, we had to hire a sheetrock repair company to repait $400 in sheetrock damages, which included a huge hole in the ceiling from the tenant falling through it. All in all after working there non stop for 4 days, We started moving on Saturday and finished on sunday evening. We only had the help of myself and robb and occasionally noah talking some light things into the house for us. I can say for myself i am much happier to be back at our little house. It's great to see how immediately the kids are running around the yard and playing non stop... they seem so much happier, and i LOVE that there are no stairs! I feel much happier... i am just ready to be completely settled, just takes time!