Tatum visited Santa yesterday and was so cute! He asked Mike to make a list and even put a present for us. I thought that was pretty thoughtful.
Monday, November 26, 2007
A visit with Santa
Tatum visited Santa yesterday and was so cute! He asked Mike to make a list and even put a present for us. I thought that was pretty thoughtful.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Free Labor
My father is in the process of building a shed and put the guys to work! They still have alot to do to finish, but at least it's started.
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| Shed Building |
Monday, November 19, 2007
Sunday, November 18, 2007
You might be a band nerd if...
You've ever done roll-step while walking with a full plate or glass to keep things from spilling.
You've never been on a Friday night date, thanks to the football games.
You walk in step with any music you hear.
When you retell some of your favorite memories of summer, you start with the phrase, "This one time at band camp..." and mean it.
All your friends are in band.
You know how to play 10 popular-stand tunes, but know the words to none of them.
You point out key changes and dynamics when you listen to the radio.
You've never had to pay to get into a football/basketball game.
You've never sat in your class section at a pep rally because you're always playing.
You start humming a showtune from three years ago and your friends join in with their respective parts.
You think there should be horn pops in symphonic band. (for marching band geeks)
You insist (no, KNOW) marching band is more physically and mentally taxing than football.
Someone asks you who your favorite band is and you say "High school or college? DCI? Which division? I, II or III?"
You feel the overwhelming compulsion to tap out a drum cadence on the nearest hard surface, even if that means tapping it out on the stranger standing next to you.
You know what it's like to have a reed frozen to your lips.
You get upset when an audience can't clap in time or on the right beats.
You can tell what someone plays just by looking at them.
When you hear a school with the same fight song, you want to join in and play.
You get excited when you hear songs in movies that your band played.
You get annoyed when you are listening to the radio and the car's blinker is not in sync with the beat of the music.
You subdivide into 8ths, 16ths, triplets, and quintuplets a turning signal, walk pace, song on the radio, or just about anything that keeps time.
You describe distance in 8-to-5 steps.
You listen to a song and think about how cool it would be to arrange it for a field show.
You've ever tripped with your instrument and sacrificed your body to protect your horn.
You tap your foot to elevator music and the radio.
You trade instruments when there's a substitute teacher for band class.
You've learned the hard way not to walk through the brass section without shoes.
You know that getting to a band event early means you're on time, on time means you're late, and late means you're in trouble.
You have a neck strap tan line.
You don't mind changing clothes on a bus.
*If you've ever been in band, then I hope some of these make you laugh. I lifted this list from Anne's blog.
You've never been on a Friday night date, thanks to the football games.
You walk in step with any music you hear.
When you retell some of your favorite memories of summer, you start with the phrase, "This one time at band camp..." and mean it.
All your friends are in band.
You know how to play 10 popular-stand tunes, but know the words to none of them.
You point out key changes and dynamics when you listen to the radio.
You've never had to pay to get into a football/basketball game.
You've never sat in your class section at a pep rally because you're always playing.
You start humming a showtune from three years ago and your friends join in with their respective parts.
You think there should be horn pops in symphonic band. (for marching band geeks)
You insist (no, KNOW) marching band is more physically and mentally taxing than football.
Someone asks you who your favorite band is and you say "High school or college? DCI? Which division? I, II or III?"
You feel the overwhelming compulsion to tap out a drum cadence on the nearest hard surface, even if that means tapping it out on the stranger standing next to you.
You know what it's like to have a reed frozen to your lips.
You get upset when an audience can't clap in time or on the right beats.
You can tell what someone plays just by looking at them.
When you hear a school with the same fight song, you want to join in and play.
You get excited when you hear songs in movies that your band played.
You get annoyed when you are listening to the radio and the car's blinker is not in sync with the beat of the music.
You subdivide into 8ths, 16ths, triplets, and quintuplets a turning signal, walk pace, song on the radio, or just about anything that keeps time.
You describe distance in 8-to-5 steps.
You listen to a song and think about how cool it would be to arrange it for a field show.
You've ever tripped with your instrument and sacrificed your body to protect your horn.
You tap your foot to elevator music and the radio.
You trade instruments when there's a substitute teacher for band class.
You've learned the hard way not to walk through the brass section without shoes.
You know that getting to a band event early means you're on time, on time means you're late, and late means you're in trouble.
You have a neck strap tan line.
You don't mind changing clothes on a bus.
*If you've ever been in band, then I hope some of these make you laugh. I lifted this list from Anne's blog.
Friday, November 9, 2007
Thankfulness
At school this week, the kids have been working on projects for Thanksgiving. The teacher sent home a feather and asked that each child decorate it to express what they are thankful for. Tatum used my stamps and decorated his feather on his own and then I wrote the words he wanted on there. I think it's really cute.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Friday, October 26, 2007
Better Late Than Never
okay...okay...I know I haven't posted anything in quite a while. We've just been really busy around here. I've posted some photos of our activities so far this month.
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| Bike Riding |
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| Bike Rider |
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| Pumpkin Patch |
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| Impetigo |
Monday, October 1, 2007
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Jack's Debut
Our family has been so blessed to have the addition of Jack Arthur Serlo, son of my beautiful cousin, Leighton and her husband, Matt. Okay, so I'm about 4 months late in this announcement, but thought I should make it formal since this is his debut on our blog. I have a couple different sets of photos and will make sure to add more each time I receive them.
This guy is SO HANDSOME!!!!
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| Gangsta Jack |
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| Jack's 3 Month Portraits |
This guy is SO HANDSOME!!!!
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| Baby Jack |
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| The Yates Family |
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Gulf Shores
We took a little vacation with my parents, Gigi and Guppaw, to Gulf Shores during Tatum's fall break.
We just hung out at the beach and pool all day. It was so fun and relaxing.
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| Gulf Shores, Day 1 |
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| Gulf Shores, Day 2 |
We just hung out at the beach and pool all day. It was so fun and relaxing.
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| Gulf Shores, Day 3 |
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| Gulf Shores, Day 4 |
Thursday, September 13, 2007
The Constant Performer
Here is a VeggieTales classic -
Barbara Manatee,
You are the one for me,
Sent from up above,
You are the one I love
Me & Rocky
Rocky is the 'pet' dog in Tatum's Pre-K class. He gets to come home with each kid so they all get to play with him. Rocky came home to our house this week. After each child spends time with Rocky, they write in a journal about the things they did. Here is Tatum's journal entry. He was so excited to have Rocky at home with him and Rocky did EVERYTHING Tatum did. It was very cute!
This is another cute photo of the two of them.
Friday, September 7, 2007
Thursday, September 6, 2007
I <3 The Office
For those of you who don't know about The Office, you are missing one of the best things in life. It is a great TV show!!! We absolutely love it and the new season starts Thursday, September 27th on NBC. Everyone should tune in!
As exciting as the beginning of the 4th Season is, we are also VERY excited that season 3 has come out on DVD. We got some extra surprises when Mike purchased the DVDs - a letter from Michael Scott (see the document to the right), a Dundie Award and a Dwight bobble head. I will take pictures of the 2 latter as well so everyone can admire, but please, do not covet; you can purchase your own at your local Best Buy.
Labor Day Photos
Here are some more photos of our Labor Day weekend.
Here are some videos from the weekend too.
Tatum conducting like Leo (his favorite character in the Little Einsteins)
Morgan and Tatum blowing bubbles
Blast Off to the Planet Garg
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| Labor Day Weekend |
Here are some videos from the weekend too.
Tatum conducting like Leo (his favorite character in the Little Einsteins)
Morgan and Tatum blowing bubbles
Blast Off to the Planet Garg
Slumber Party
Tatum decided to have a little slumber party tonight with Batman and Buzz Lightyear. I don't think I really have to say this, but man....this boy is too cute!
Monday, September 3, 2007
Playhouse Disney Concert
On Saturday, we went with Granna & Dude to the Playhouse Disney concert to see Mickey Mouse, Handy Manny, My Friends Tiger & Pooh and The Little Einsteins. Tatum had a great time and it was fun for all of us to watch him have so much fun.
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| Playhouse Disney |
Kameron's 2 Year Old Portraits
Here are some pictures of our handsome newphew, Kameron! We love you Kam!
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| Kameron's 2 Year Old Portraits |
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Polls
So I've figured out we can post polls...so of course, I had to do that! The first is about a topic very close to our hearts - college football. The second is for the great city of Woodstock in which we reside. Apparently as this great metropolis expands, the city feels we need a new slogan - so please help us decide what to vote on.
VOTE
VOTE
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