Crombie Family Blog: January 2010

Monday, January 25

January 25th....Grandma Jo's Birthday

Grandma Jo (Joann) passed away a couple years ago, after suffering a stroke. It was very sad to see her go but I do find comfort knowing one day I will be reunited with all loved ones who passed on before I up in Heaven. Love you Grandma Jo, and as my kids called her Grandma Grape (Great).

Daddy Daughter Tradition

2007. . . Darla & her Papa exchanging small gifts before leaving for their 1st annual Daddy Daughter Dance & Dinner. Our cute 6 year old girl insisted on wearing pink gloves.

2008 . . . Darla enjoyed wearing her flower girl dress from her Aunt Kally's wedding.

2009 . . . Papa was a bit late getting home from work that year but they still got to enjoy a couple hours of dancing & dining.

2010 Daddy Daughter Dance is coming up in less than 2 weeks and they are both very excited. They have been practicing their dances in front of the family several times a week. May post video of this soon.

Saturday, January 23

Marx Brothers

Leave 5 & 7 year old brothers alone in the "craft room" and wah-lah! These Marx Brothers boys of mine are not only creative by fashioning their facial hair by repurposing halloween foam stickers (lil' batts & skull bones)but super frugal at that! I get the credit for those traits, but the dorky part 100% their papa's doing. Promise!

Lower Hoops Division

Elijah in red:

Basketball is Elijah's life! He has had 2 practices so far, and his Coach Curtis finally had to ask me why we are not moving him up - playing him up a level?! I didnt know this was an option for a 1st grader. Coach explained how Elijah isnt challenged at all at this level, and we really should move him up. So Tuesday 1st grade Elijah will be joining the 2nd graders to see if he is comfortable. If so, he will be on that team. Elijah is really excited!

"Lower Hoops Division" is for K-1. Here is one more last pic of him with part of this team before joining the "big guys".

Tuesday, January 19

Give The Boy A Banana Split!

Nolan brought home his very 1st Report Card this past week! To celebrate his achievements he was treated to a humungous Dairy Queen banana split!

He was certain he would be able to finish it all before his siblings got off the school bus but he could not. He was stuffed full so shared with some happy-to-help kids.

Darla's 2nd Trophey!

Awesome Coach Suzy & Assistant Coach Molly treated Team Razmatazz to cookies & cocoa a week ago.

These 3rd/4th grade girls worked their buns off. Never won a game this season but improved & enjoyed themselves! A number of them had never even dribbled a ball prior to joining the team...so the Coaches had their work cut out for them. It was a joy to watch them all grow!

Monday, January 11

Hi...my name's Amy & I turn 38 today!

Thursday, January 7

Oldest Son Turns 17

Son of simple desires.
Mama had tons of creative ideas, but no thanks said Payton.
What DID he agree to do to celebrate turning 17?
1. Slept in half the day
2. Shopping with Mom
3. Checked out IKEA for 1st time
4. Bought him Queen Bed Frame & Headset Microphone
5. Dinner at Changs Mongolian Grill
6. Homemade Birthday Dinner the next night
(His fav steak stroganoff & 7 layer bars for dessert - oh & chocolate peanut butter ice cream his other favorite)

Saturday, January 2

Mom...You Look Scary!

Motorcycle Man

Year after year Nolan's Christmas List is simple... 1. DIRT BIKE
Problem is we have never been able to afford one & we also arent setup to have our kids buzzing around our quarter acre on a dirt bike. Solution???

Hmmm....what can it be?

Nolan not peeking...

The boys dreams come true...an electric mini chopper! But he calls it a dirt bike.

Happy Boy! Will post video of him riding it soon.

Little Drummer Boy

Thanks to the generosity of a boy named Trevor....we were able to make Elijahs Christmas Wish come true .... for a REAL drumset! Elijah had already tore thru the inexpensive kid sized 1st Act set a couple years back.