We have been talking about having "courage" lately thanks to the Arctic Edge VBS curriculum this year. We also read about John Bunyan having courage to go to jail for preaching the Gospel. Brock put his "courage" into practice at a birthday party last week. He has always been afraid of bouncehouses. Well, this party was at PumpItUp...an indoor bouncehouse playground. I put Brock inside the bouncehouse with me and said, "We're not getting out until you bounce!" Within 10 minutes, he was bouncing!! Yea!! He had a blast the rest of the party. Today Hannah had "courage" to try a zip-line at a friend's house. (You sit on a round disc swing attached to a rope and slide from one tree to another tree. Hope that makes some sense.) Anyway, she tried it without any tears or thinking about it. She loved it and did it as many times as she could before we had to leave. They both used their "courage" when we went to the Science Museum in Durham last week. Hannah let butterflies land on her and even held them on her fingers. Brock played on playground equipment that used to scare him. They both had a great time with our friends, the Carraways.
On the other end of the spectrum is Corinne. She is fearless and will try anything if given the freedom to do it. Emma isn't far behind her, just a little slower. I found them one day last week STANDING in their booster seats at the table. Yeh, now we keep the trays on the seats when they're not in use! Corinne has learned the many uses of a step stool so we have to keep a close eye on her these days.
We are getting everything ready to fly to Texas. Brent will take the children and me to the airport Friday morning. My mom will pick us up in Houston late Friday afternoon. If all goes well, we'll be eating Tex-Mex for dinner!! I can't wait!!!! Lots of Blue Bell ice cream will be enjoyed as well during this trip!! Hannah and Brock are excited to fly on an airplane since they don't remember the last time we flew. They will be taking turns by the window.
The Freeland Family
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Saturday, July 22, 2006
Our Resident Artist
Hannah had a WONDERFUL time at art camp. The theme for the week was "It's A Bug's World". She made a paper mache' of a lady bug and it has glow-in-the-dark paint on it. She painted a forest scene on a canvas. She decorated a tshirt and started a "sketch book". She also made a glow-in-the-dark butterfly. She's ready to go again whenever we'll let her! She told Brent last night that she can draw butterflies very good because she is "an artist". When she got paint on her coverup, Ms Susan (her teacher) told her that she was "wearing her art".
Brock is doing a good job of writing letters. He has a few he needs to get in the correct direction but otherwise, he's doing a very good job. He is only 3 1/2 so I'm happy that he's holding his pencil correctly!
Corinne has a molar coming in the bottom right side of her mouth. She still thinks most everything we do is funny and is climbing on anything she can get up on. She has learned that climbing on the trunk is a "no-no" but she'll still go over to it, put her knee up on it and look at me to see what I'm going to do about it. Very cute but I don't let her know I think she's cute! The main lesson she's learning right now is to sit, not stand, on the couch.
Emma prefers walking over crawling now. She still has her "sneaky" walk but she's fairly steady now. She too can crawl up on the couch so she's learning to sit, not stand, as well. She does okay until her sister climbs up with her and leads her down the wrong path:) She has a molar coming in the bottom left side of her mouth. We've started letting both girls walk to/from the van, into buildings, etc. I had forgotten how much more time it takes to get somewhere with a toddler walking beside you...and Emma takes even longer.
Brent is at the lot trying to clear away some of the tall grass. He's meeting a builder there next week to get some ideas on house construction costs, house location on the lot, etc. We're in the very beginning stages of getting ready to build. We'll hopefully know more after he meets this builder next week.
Our dryer quit working Thursday night so we found a used one today. Long story but we were very happy to not buy a new one at this time. At least we can have clean, DRY clothes now. And the man we bought it from was even nice enough to take our old one to the dump! (It was beyond repair even for a repairman.)
That's all for now. I still need to learn how to post photos. I'll try to do that soon. Until then...I'll send photos via walmart.com when I can.
The Freeland Family
Brock is doing a good job of writing letters. He has a few he needs to get in the correct direction but otherwise, he's doing a very good job. He is only 3 1/2 so I'm happy that he's holding his pencil correctly!
Corinne has a molar coming in the bottom right side of her mouth. She still thinks most everything we do is funny and is climbing on anything she can get up on. She has learned that climbing on the trunk is a "no-no" but she'll still go over to it, put her knee up on it and look at me to see what I'm going to do about it. Very cute but I don't let her know I think she's cute! The main lesson she's learning right now is to sit, not stand, on the couch.
Emma prefers walking over crawling now. She still has her "sneaky" walk but she's fairly steady now. She too can crawl up on the couch so she's learning to sit, not stand, as well. She does okay until her sister climbs up with her and leads her down the wrong path:) She has a molar coming in the bottom left side of her mouth. We've started letting both girls walk to/from the van, into buildings, etc. I had forgotten how much more time it takes to get somewhere with a toddler walking beside you...and Emma takes even longer.
Brent is at the lot trying to clear away some of the tall grass. He's meeting a builder there next week to get some ideas on house construction costs, house location on the lot, etc. We're in the very beginning stages of getting ready to build. We'll hopefully know more after he meets this builder next week.
Our dryer quit working Thursday night so we found a used one today. Long story but we were very happy to not buy a new one at this time. At least we can have clean, DRY clothes now. And the man we bought it from was even nice enough to take our old one to the dump! (It was beyond repair even for a repairman.)
That's all for now. I still need to learn how to post photos. I'll try to do that soon. Until then...I'll send photos via walmart.com when I can.
The Freeland Family
Sunday, July 16, 2006
Sneaky Emma and Princess Hannah
These days it seems like every day is a milestone for someone. Emma had decided that walking is better than crawling...most the time. She walks like she is sneaking up on you. It's really fun to watch. We started letting Corinne and Emma walk to/from the van this week. Corinne tries to make a break for freedom everytime but Emma is just happy to hold my hand and get to her destination without falling.
Hannah went to a birthday party today. It was a dressup party so she wore her favorite pink dress, her pink stockings, her pink sparkling shoes and her gold cross necklace. I curled her hair with the curling iron. She looked very pretty. (Sadly, she has hair like mine so it doesn't stay curled for very long.) When she came home, she made Brock a crown so he could be a prince. They rode around the house on their stick horses looking for their castle.
This week Hannah will go to an art camp each day. Brock and I will try to work on reading books just the two of us while Corinne and Emma compete for my attention. It should be a fun time:)
The Freeland Family
Hannah went to a birthday party today. It was a dressup party so she wore her favorite pink dress, her pink stockings, her pink sparkling shoes and her gold cross necklace. I curled her hair with the curling iron. She looked very pretty. (Sadly, she has hair like mine so it doesn't stay curled for very long.) When she came home, she made Brock a crown so he could be a prince. They rode around the house on their stick horses looking for their castle.
This week Hannah will go to an art camp each day. Brock and I will try to work on reading books just the two of us while Corinne and Emma compete for my attention. It should be a fun time:)
The Freeland Family
Friday, July 07, 2006
The Freeland Family
Hannah's tooth finally came out yesterday. We were at a neighbor's house for a birthday party. She was watching a video (it was pouring down rain outside) and said, "Mommy, look what was in my mouth!" It was her tooth. It just fell out while she was wiggling it with her tongue:)
Corinne had her first dentist visit today. She did great...no crying! She still only has 6 teeth but her gums are SO swollen. She'll have more before long, I hope! The other three go to the dentist next week.
Have a nice weekend!
The Freeland Family
Corinne had her first dentist visit today. She did great...no crying! She still only has 6 teeth but her gums are SO swollen. She'll have more before long, I hope! The other three go to the dentist next week.
Have a nice weekend!
The Freeland Family
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
4th of July trip to Virginia
The Freeland Family
We are home from our trip to Virginia Beach. I'll try to recap...
Last Thursday was our (Brent and me) 10th wedding anniversary. We had given gifts Wednesday evening since we knew Thursday was a busy day going to VA. Well, Brent kept surprising me all day Thursday with gifts. After we got to Va Beach and got the kids in bed that night, he wanted us to go down to the oceanfront to walk around. Little did I know that he had another gift hiding in his pocket. While we were walking on the boardwalk, he gave me a ring. It is a silver band with all our children's names and birthstones on it. I had been wanting something with their birthstones but had not found anything I liked. He found just the right gift!! I was completely surprised...I even cried:)
Friday we closed on our house. It's sold! After lunch we took Hannah and Brock to the oceanfront for ice cream while the twins napped at Jane's house with her. After dinner we all went back to the oceanfront to ride a 6 passenger bike (we made room for seven though). The twins thought it was just great.
Saturday morning our family went back to the oceanfront for Corinne and Emma's first time in the sand. They really had a good time. After lunch I took them back to Jane's and left Brent with the other two. I picked them up around dinner time. I think Hannah would have slept there if we'd let her! Ask her about the sand crabs the next time you talk to her. Brock prefers the sand to the water.
Sunday we went to New Hope Church with Jane. We have not been back since we moved here 2 1/2 years ago. It was good to see our friends and meet the new pastor. Funny how Hannah and Brock have no memories of being there. Brent took Hannah, Brock and Jane's granddaughter, Kaitlyn, to the oceanfront Sunday afternoon for more beach time. A good time was had by all!
Monday we decided to visit the 'big harbor' instead of the beach. We rode the ferry and had lunch at Waterside in Norfolk. We had dinner with some New Hope friends that evening. We swam about 15 minutes before it started thundering. The twins enjoyed it while it lasted. They were splashing and kicking and laughing. Hannah enjoyed trying to do what she had learned in swim lessons. Brock got in without any fussing so we're making progress with all of them.
We came home today. Everyone is in their own bed. I'm going to unpack and get ready to do all the laundry tomorrow. We'll make a Wal-Mart run too, I'm sure.
Happy 4th of July to everyone! God bless America!!!!
We are home from our trip to Virginia Beach. I'll try to recap...
Last Thursday was our (Brent and me) 10th wedding anniversary. We had given gifts Wednesday evening since we knew Thursday was a busy day going to VA. Well, Brent kept surprising me all day Thursday with gifts. After we got to Va Beach and got the kids in bed that night, he wanted us to go down to the oceanfront to walk around. Little did I know that he had another gift hiding in his pocket. While we were walking on the boardwalk, he gave me a ring. It is a silver band with all our children's names and birthstones on it. I had been wanting something with their birthstones but had not found anything I liked. He found just the right gift!! I was completely surprised...I even cried:)
Friday we closed on our house. It's sold! After lunch we took Hannah and Brock to the oceanfront for ice cream while the twins napped at Jane's house with her. After dinner we all went back to the oceanfront to ride a 6 passenger bike (we made room for seven though). The twins thought it was just great.
Saturday morning our family went back to the oceanfront for Corinne and Emma's first time in the sand. They really had a good time. After lunch I took them back to Jane's and left Brent with the other two. I picked them up around dinner time. I think Hannah would have slept there if we'd let her! Ask her about the sand crabs the next time you talk to her. Brock prefers the sand to the water.
Sunday we went to New Hope Church with Jane. We have not been back since we moved here 2 1/2 years ago. It was good to see our friends and meet the new pastor. Funny how Hannah and Brock have no memories of being there. Brent took Hannah, Brock and Jane's granddaughter, Kaitlyn, to the oceanfront Sunday afternoon for more beach time. A good time was had by all!
Monday we decided to visit the 'big harbor' instead of the beach. We rode the ferry and had lunch at Waterside in Norfolk. We had dinner with some New Hope friends that evening. We swam about 15 minutes before it started thundering. The twins enjoyed it while it lasted. They were splashing and kicking and laughing. Hannah enjoyed trying to do what she had learned in swim lessons. Brock got in without any fussing so we're making progress with all of them.
We came home today. Everyone is in their own bed. I'm going to unpack and get ready to do all the laundry tomorrow. We'll make a Wal-Mart run too, I'm sure.
Happy 4th of July to everyone! God bless America!!!!
Sunday, June 25, 2006
They're Growing Up...
The Freeland Family
Corinne prefers walking over crawling now (unless it's very close to bedtime and she's tired). Emma is like a parrot, echoing most everything we say. Brock can play Old McDonald on the piano. Hannah has her first loose tooth.
Last week was busy with swim lessons for Hannah and Brock in the mornings then VBS in the evenings. Thankfully, Brent stayed home with the twins at night. Stephen and Connie dropped in on us for a couple of days at the end of the week.
This week are more swim lessons if the weather cooperates. We're going to Virginia Beach to close on our house Friday, play at the beach, and see Miss Jane. Should be a fun 4th of July weekend.
And one more thing...Emma decided this evening that she can walk without holding on. She's taking four or five steps before falling or grabbing on to something.
Good night!
Corinne prefers walking over crawling now (unless it's very close to bedtime and she's tired). Emma is like a parrot, echoing most everything we say. Brock can play Old McDonald on the piano. Hannah has her first loose tooth.
Last week was busy with swim lessons for Hannah and Brock in the mornings then VBS in the evenings. Thankfully, Brent stayed home with the twins at night. Stephen and Connie dropped in on us for a couple of days at the end of the week.
This week are more swim lessons if the weather cooperates. We're going to Virginia Beach to close on our house Friday, play at the beach, and see Miss Jane. Should be a fun 4th of July weekend.
And one more thing...Emma decided this evening that she can walk without holding on. She's taking four or five steps before falling or grabbing on to something.
Good night!
Monday, June 12, 2006
These Feet Are Made for Walking
The Freeland Family
Corinne decided today that she prefers walking over crawling. She still falls some but is definitely a walker now. Emma is doing great walking when we are holding one of her hands. It won't be long before she is a walker too.
The weather was seasonably cool today so we ate dinner outside. It was fun watching the twins get excited over seeing birds and squirrels. We went for a walk after dinner and saw our neighbors new puppy, Allie. This is the first dog that Hannah will play with and not scream. She and Brock played with the puppy a few minutes then we walked before starting all the bedtime routine stuff.
That's all for now. I'm off to bed!
Corinne decided today that she prefers walking over crawling. She still falls some but is definitely a walker now. Emma is doing great walking when we are holding one of her hands. It won't be long before she is a walker too.
The weather was seasonably cool today so we ate dinner outside. It was fun watching the twins get excited over seeing birds and squirrels. We went for a walk after dinner and saw our neighbors new puppy, Allie. This is the first dog that Hannah will play with and not scream. She and Brock played with the puppy a few minutes then we walked before starting all the bedtime routine stuff.
That's all for now. I'm off to bed!
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Getting started
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I thought we'd see if this works for letting you know what is happening with our family. I hope you enjoy the pictures and stories we share. Feel free to leave a comment. Have a happy day!
I thought we'd see if this works for letting you know what is happening with our family. I hope you enjoy the pictures and stories we share. Feel free to leave a comment. Have a happy day!
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