10/15/07

Fall Break!!!!!!!!!

The perks of being a teacher are great! Today, I'm sitting here with my children on Fall Break and I couldn't ask for a better day! Mom was in town this weekend and we had lots to do! I've got tons of pics to post I hope that you will enjoy them!

First things first....Flat Stanley. Last week, I read the Flat Stanley book to my 9th graders. We're doing a project where we mail him to someone and they take pictures and send them back. So, of course Brady has to do one too! He sent his to Kierra in Brazil. Here are some pics of the big event of putting him in the mailbox.

Ok, so that was Thursday night. Then mom came to town on Friday. We, of course, went scrapbook shopping on Saturday! April found out about this new store and it was awesome! I only spent $10! We're on a budget so I'm feeling pretty good for not over spending! Then we went to church on Saturday night. It was the opening of the new building so they had 4 services! I love having church on Saturday night! I hope they will consider that more often. So we got up Sunday morning and took the boys to get a pumpkin.

Ok...seriously, could they be any cuter? I love that Kaden was squatting because I was.

He was so excited about picking out a pumpkin he couldn't decide which one! He ran all over the place. Usually we go to Cedar Hill Farm. But we just stopped by the Farmer's Market in Hernando this time. All we really needed were a few good fall pics for our scrapbooks anyway.

Of course, Brady is always ready to pose for a scrapbook picture! He was all about having his picture made and picking out the biggest pumpkin he could find. This one is not the one!

This guys doesn't understand the importance of smiling for pictures. At least I got a few of him that weren't blurry since he's always running away when you get the camera out!And then lastly...I discovered this cool little bridge that is in part of a new neighborhood. So, we stopped by to try and get a few good fall pics of the boys...and even a good family picture maybe for the Christmas Card!

Gamma never lets us take pictures of her. I was so excited to snap at least one of her with the kids! Kaden kinda looks like her in this picture.This was the best picture of the day! I love it! I cropped it a little so you could see the boys' faces a little better. They look like the best of friends!Finally a family picture that looks good. This may find its way onto the Christmas Card!
I almost forgot!!!! Kaden has a new friend! He discovered Buzz Lightyear in Brady's room the other day. I walked in a saw him just sitting there holdning him and smiling! So, I showed him how to work the buttons and now they are best friends! He hasn't even seen the movie! I guess I'll have to get on that pretty soon!Sorry this was so long! Thanks for sticking with me! I had too many to edit out this time! Have a great week!

10/4/07

What a busy few weeks we've been having here at the Pillstrom house! Brady is loving kindergarden and I love being a teacher! Tony's job is going well and Kaden is loving his new babysitter! I've put in a bunch of pics for your emjoyment! Let's start with Brady and his latest library book. "1 is for snail, 10 is for crabs" This little boy loves checking out book from the school library. More on that in a minute!

But first we spend almost every Friday night at a High School football game! Here Brady and I are making silly faces to entertain our selves!

After football...we have soccer! Every Saturday morning Brady plays soccer! He's great! He scores at lease one goal every game! What a catch!

Of course, we have to take some time out for fun! Here are the boys yesterday playing on the new trampoline!
This boy has no fear! He's decided to start climbing on the top bunk! So, you know he has a lot of fun playing outside with his brother!

And now to the highlight of the week! Brady read his first book tonight! We started out reading it together. But he started recognizing some of his sight words from school and after one time...he could read it all by himself!He makes me so proud to be a mommy! I can't believe he's growing up so fast!

09/08/07

The fair has come to town! Well, the Delta Fair! It's a lot smaller than the Mid-South fair and a lot safer! Anyway, last Sunday after church the four of us and the Taylor's headed to Germantown for the fair! This is the first time we've taken the kids to the fair since we moved here five years ago! Tons of reasons...but mostly because Tony always was working. So, this year Brady is almost tall enough to ride everything. So he and Hannah had a blast riding most of the rides! As much as I love riding rides...it was nice to have someone else ride with him! Not to mention, I was completely shocked that Brady rode some of these things with out me or Tony! Brady and Hannah on the race cars. This was the first thing they rode and it went really fast! He loved it.
The Fun House. Apparently, it was so fun that Brady had to go through it about five times! He had a wrist band to it was unlimited fun for the kids.
The swings. I have to say I'm really shocked that he didn't have a stroke on this one! He was so brave and he loved it!
Kaden didn't enjoy the fair as much as everyone else. He's too small for the rides and we made him ride in the stroller most of the night! Plus it was a million degrees outside so he was just miserable.

This is the most awesome picture of the day! What are the odds that I would get the sun and the FarrisWheel in just the right light!

Girls are GROSS!!!!!!!! He was tired of me taking his picture and he didn't want Hannah hugging him like that!

Soccer season has officially started at the Pillstrom house! This year Brady is on the Bulldogs. He has two coaches...Daddy and Coach Adam. And his best friend from preschool is on his team again! He was so happy to see Jared today. They go to different schools now so Brady misses seeing him. If you will remember from last year, Brady is a defensive machine! And this year is no different! He breaks away from the group in order to keep his goal safe! He loves playing soccer.
And a soccer game wouldn't be complete without little brother! Kaden lasted all of about 30 minutes of the game before he was drenched with sweat and tired. So, he and I left to get snacks and he fell asleep in the car!

9/4/07

So what's been going one with the Pillstrom's you ask>? Well, I'm posting some pics. I'm sick so I don't feel like really blogging but I thought you'd like some pictures until I get some more energy! First we have bowlilng night with my small group from church. Then Brady's birthday...I made the cake...then the first day of school and last...just a cute pic of Kaden in his smocked outfit! I hope you enjoy!

8/16/07

He's finally 5 and he's actually going to kindergarten! Can you believe my little boy is that old? I'll post some pics this weekend I'm just too tired right now!
So, Brady headed off to school on Monday with his daddy. He walked to class and that's all she wrote! Tony didn't cry and neither did Brady. He said he loved nap time and the bus was awesome!
Yesterday was cool too. For the first time ever Brady actually celebrated a birthday at school. We sent some gummy worms and stickers. I didn't think he's make it with cupcakes! So, he gets on the bus...and misses his stop. It was the first time to ride the bus to school and he didn't know where to go. Then my friend Hollie walked outside and saw him standing alone with no adult. She called Tony and he freaked out! Apparently, he was with a coach who stopped to help someone cross the street. Never fear...He made it to class and all is well. Tony talked to the bus driver this morning and she is going to make sure he gets off at the right stop from now on!
I can'tw ait for the weekend. I'll update you on my news in a few more days!