New Blog Link

I'm happy to report my new blog is up and running! (no posts yet but soon!)

Here's the link:

http://52puppydogtales.blogspot.com/

What's next on the agenda...

First of all, where did 2010 go?!?  I feel like I just started project 365 and already the year is over!  But I did it! I took at least one photo daily and blogged to tell about it.  So, where am I at now?  I'm sad at the thought of quitting completely but also know that I can't keep up with doing it daily.  I've given it some thought and my plan is to do "Project 52". It's exactly what it sounds like.  I'll be taking plenty of photos anyway because I thoroughly enjoy it but instead of the daily thing I'll be picking out some favorites and posting weekly. I'm glad to have another "plan" in progress.  :)  So thanks to everyone for the many, many, MANY, photo ops!  I know some were sick of the camera in their faces all the time (kids included) but it'll be great in the future to look back at all those faces and see what 2010 brought us. ♥

On that note, I'm going to be changing to a different blog (I'm working on it - or more accurately, planning to work on it) and will update here with the new link when I have it.

Looking forward to 2011!


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365/365 ~ Happy New Year!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

We had a "quiet" evening at home to end the year.  I'm kinda sad to see 2010 go but excited to see what 2011 brings us!

Attempting our last group shot in the year 2010

We toasted in the new year with Welch's sparkling white grape juice.

Followed by a little dancing on the table...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!  May 2011 bring us as much joy as 2010!

364/365 ~ Out to lunch

 Andy has a four day weekend!  He finished up some work e-mails this morning (Nate helped him on his new "puter") and then all six of us ventured out to stock up on supplies before the big snow storm that's forecasted hits us. 

We stopped by Grandma O's work and then all went out to eat.  It was majorly foggy today, as if you can't tell by the picture.  And funny enough we ran into Grandma and Grandpa K along with my sister Jill who also  were eating at Burger King.  

Micah and Nate were already in the van so they missed this photo op..

And here is just one reason why we keep the bathroom door shut.

363/365 ~ Scribblenauts

Micah got a video game from Santa called 'Scribblenauts' for his DSi.  The game requires you to spell out words so I assumed Zach wouldn't play it.  Zach just turned 5 - learning to spell is on his "to do" list. (Not counting his name - he can spell that just fine).  Interestingly enough, he loves the game.  He is now constantly asking me to spell words for him which has been pretty good for his alphabet skills.  He's starting to sound out words on his own as well as remember how to spell some words.  If this keeps up he might start reading earlier than "the norm" and I'd have to credit it to video games... ha!

362/365 ~ More stacking!

Nate trying out the stacking too

Micah still working on it...

Some after Christmas cleaning.  We took down the Christmas tree and decorations.  Gabe was eager to help me vacuum.

While it's sad that Christmas is already over it feels good to have the house back to normal. 

361/365 ~ Speed Stacking

One of the other things the kids got for Christmas were speed stacking cups.  They might look like ordinary cups but trust me - they're not.  Awhile back Micah and Zach went to an after school program where they learned and practiced speed stacking.  They seemed to enjoy it and it's supposed to help in motor skill development and brain building.  Micah has been perfecting his stacking skills since he got them.  He likes me to time him, currently he's in the 20 second range.  Just to give you an idea, the world record is like 5 second range.  I've attempted it myself, it's not as easy as it looks!