Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Caleb's 4th Grade Mountain Men, Trader and Trapper Rendezvous

Today was Caleb's Rendezvous where they get to dress up like Mountain Men, and gather to trade goods. They had to be smart in their bartering and try to get a variety of items- enough things to see them through the winter.  Caleb's brought fish, fishing poles and rope to trade. He did really well...
Here's the photos:


Here's the fish and poles Caleb brought to trade. 



 He had some tough negotiating to do... his friend Steven in particular was a shrewd trader. Caleb ended up having to trade a pole 2 fish and a rope just for one pelt.

This is his good friend Ethan.

This is another good friend, Joren.

 Caleb with some fish and rope.

 He even learned about gambling with his teacher who bet him 2 sugar cubes that he couldn't beat her in one of the games. HE won. :)
His haul:
1 fishing pole
5 fish
3 pelts
2 pairs of boots
2 ropes
2 leather hides
2 hot cocoas
2 bags of sugar
bag of rice
salt
2 bags of beans
2 turquoise rocks
beads 
precious stones
1 bedroll
3 seashells

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

My Bouncing Baby Boy

Micah sure loves to bounce. If you call and I can't hear you on the other end- this is why!
(Please disregard Seth's whining and snippets of The Muppet Movie from the tv in the background...)

Sunday, January 25, 2015

Little Boy Capes




Many years ago my Mom made capes for the older kids. They still wear them from time to time. These little boys were too young (or not born yet!) so Grandma J made a few more and sent them out. They loved receiving this gift in the mail! Thanks Grandma!

Saturday, January 24, 2015

Kellie and Micah

Kellie's a good big sister... 
She got him to fall asleep and won't let me take him to lay him down. 
I think she enjoys the snuggles.

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Valentine's Day Mantle

I made this banner this year...

... and I stitched this "LOVE" sign...

... and I just happen to love these love birds.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Friday, January 9, 2015

Micah...

Someday his wife is going to thank me for this little gem...

Friday, December 26, 2014

Monday, December 22, 2014

My Christmas Mantle

Matt helped me make this beautiful sign this year...

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Sparklies!


Because we have 5 BOYS our house is frequently overrun with cars, trucks, trains, nerf guns, and sometimes even eyebrow raising dinner conversation. 
Occasionally, though, when you're not really expecting it, a little pop of glitter or sparkle shows up and reminds us that there is, indeed, a little girl living here, too. Love my Kellie and the sparkle she adds to this family! 
(Micah was actually thrilled to be wearing Kellie's crown and left it on for almost an hour- in case anybody was wondering.)

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Photo "outtake"

Thought you all might enjoy this little gem. Oy. It's a good thing they're cute... :)

Christmastime...







Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Cheese Stick Snob

I guess Seth is our little cheese stick snob! Pinkies Up!

Monday, December 1, 2014

Extra Creative Tattling


I found this on my counter this morning after the kids had gone to school...

It reads:
The Christiansen News
LEVI-BROTHER?
Is Levi an adoring brother... or a bully? Levi has been seen hurting people: pinching butts, hitting people, even SETH, who at 2 years old can occasionally even hit back. The question: Is our family safe with Levi? see investigation on page 5