Preschool Valentine's Party

I was happy to be able to attend the Little Rascals Valentine's Day parties.  I ran between Nathan's class and Tyler's class.  It was so fun! 

Nathan was all smiles with his friend Abby (smiling in the pink).  

Treat time = sugar! 

Over to Tyler's class...  Tyler really was excited to see me but maybe not quite as excited to have me taking his picture.  

I LOVE kids but I cannot, let me repeat - CANNOT imagine being a preschool teacher.  This is just Nathan's age group (2-3 year old) together.  

Ahhh...cupcake!  Nathan usually only eats the icing on cupcakes.  

They had a Valentine's "dance" in Tyler's class.  

It was pretty cute. 

Waiting his turn for the candy hearts spoon races. 

These little guys are pretty cute. 

Love all their cheesy smiles. 

Shooting Cupid's arrows.  Tyler LOVED this game!  

Crafts. 

Tyler always has a story for Ms. Michele.  :)  

Preschool teachers = patience of saints. 

We are so fortunate to have a wonderful preschool in Little Rascals and I am thankful that I was able to join the kids for their party.  

March 2015 Preschool Photos

I know I have a whole lot more to post but I just got the CDs from the preschool photos I purchased in the mail this evening!

Tyler's March 2015 Preschool photo

Such a good one for a boy who often over cheeses up his smiles for photos! :) 

I sure do love these two!  

Nathan wouldn't take his picture by himself even after watching Tyler do such a good job.  I mean tears, pouts...the whole works.  It just wasn't worth it - I wasn't going to purchase one with a pout face.  I can get one of those on my own on any given night.  #littlestinker

I now own these images so I can print as many as I want!  Let me know if you need an updated photo. :) 

Random December photos

Total randomness from December 2014. 

Tyler had his bi-annual dentist check-up in December.  He loves wearing the sunglasses they give him for the bright light.

Cavity free and looking cool!  He loves that he gets a trophy, his picture taken and a prize every time he is cavity free from the dentist.  Nathan even asked to go to the dentist so he can get a trophy.  I am taking him soon so we will see how excited he is then.  

A random December UPS delivery day.  Smile - we love Amazon! 

Kyle took these photos for us when the boys got in trouble from Jeff one day while at Grandmas.  Jeff was having a hard time keeping it together during the scolding.  This photo makes me laugh.  

Meltdown city! 

Our Tigers had a pretty rough basketball season but we still sported our gear during game nights at home.  

Thanks to Krista for keeping our house well stocked with new MU gear.  Grant doesn't get a lot of "new" clothes since he has older brother hand me downs so we had to take a photo. :) 

The excitement of the car cart is a bid deal when we go to the store!  

Why do they never look at the camera at the same time? 

Santa came to church to give gifts to the kids for doing a great job in their Christmas program the prior week.  Nathan was a bit nervous but made it by himself in order to get the surprise.  Santa oddly sounded a lot like Uncle Frank.  

He had to really think about his answers to Santa's tough questions like who is your favorite uncle.  

Nathan's turn. 

Tyler's turn. 

The boys love having to get the Suburban serviced and we wanted a full checkup before heading out to Steamboat.  The boys asked to get the oil change for several weeks afterwards every time we would pass the dealership.  I am not sure what makes it so fun, but I am glad they play happily during our wait.  

Tyler had ugly sweater day at pre-school and since he didn't have an ugly Christmas sweater he made his own with some foam stickers.  I think it actually turned out pretty cute. :) 

Doing puzzles on a Tuesday with Aunt Sandy at GGs house.  

The boys got REAL walkie-talkies from Kyle, Maggie and kids for Christmas.  Nathan is always talking to someone on them even if the other one isn't even turned on.  Dad taught him "10-4 good buddy."  Does anyone really say that? 

Christmas Lights

We enjoyed lots of Christmas lights during the holiday season with the boys.  

First up was Santa's Magical Kingdom with Grandma and Popo Francis.  

Going through the tunnel of lights.

Tyler was excited! 

Nathan got to ride in the very back with Tyler but didn't want his photo taken.  

Note:  I am not in love with this worn out camo jacket but Nathan calls it his "deer hunting" jacket and wants to wear it EVERYWHERE.  I pick my battles.  

Grant got to get out of his car seat and ride on Popo's lap!  

He was pretty excited! 

A few nights after Santa's Magical Kingdom we went to Tillis Park for Winter Wonderland with Aunt Patty.  It was awesome and I highly recommend it.  

We did both parks on weeknights to avoid the long lines and it is a tip I would encourage, especially with small, impatient children.  

Photos from the car don't do it justice but the Winter Wonderland was really impressive.  

Afterwards, Jeff got us all treats!  

I love all the fun traditions of the holiday season and light viewing will stay on our list! 

Francis Family Christmas

After Mike and Jeanne's on Christmas Day we went out to Jeff's parents house to join the Francis crew for gift opening and a holiday meal.  

Tyler was excited for new Turtle Legos.  

This photo was supposed to be of Nathan in his new Turtle sweatshirt jacket (with a cape!), but Tyler slid in.  Nathan was still pretty darn excited an wears the jacket every chance he gets.

This little man was running on fumes with only a short nap in the car between Christmas festivities, but he sure got the enjoyment out of tearing into a new toy!  I love this innocent excitement!  

Tyler got a new Mizzou scarf and was pretty pumped to model it and he insisted on packing it for our ski trip.  

Dad thought maybe he should wear it instead. :) 

Grant could not wait to open his Thomas the Train set from Grandma and Grandpa.  

The boys are just a tad spoiled by Grandma and Grandpa! ;) 

After opening presents it was outside for tractor rides!  

This may be more exciting for the boys than presents.  

Nathan asks to ride the tractor EVERY time we are out at Grandma and Popo's house.  

Tyler is almost getting too big to ride on Dad's shoulders. 

Matt's turn! 

Tyler looks like he should be ready to drive it on his own in a few years. 

I still like him sitting on Grandpa's lap.  Our cautious Tyler is just fine sitting on Grandpa's lap for a few more years too! :) 

Matt and Jenny happy to be outside on Christmas day too! 

Nathan was sad for his 2nd tractor ride to end.  

Buddies! 

We are beyond fortunate to have so much family close by so we can celebrate with everyone!  I know I have said it before but the holidays with the kids are just so much fun.  I may be close to finished with Christmas now.

Merry Christmas...in March!  Don't worry...our tree and Christmas lights were taken down in January.