So we got a futon couch to replace the broken down, falling apart, stinky stained couches we had. I think the part the kids were most excited about was the fact that was literally tore apart the old discusting couches and placed the pieces into large yard trash bags.
One of the best things that came out the destruction of the couches is Celidah's wallet we have been looking for, for several months now had fallen into an odd crack in the couch. had we NOT torn apart the small couch her wallet and just over $120.00 would have gone with it.
Once the couches were gone and the mess cleaned up, the floors nice and clean again we layed out the pieces to the futon and started assembling the futon. Once we had the base pieces and the springs were ready to attach it was time for the kids to each have a turn with the tools. At first everyone thought the process was going to be so easy. This was the biggest surprise to them. What a daunting task this proved to be. Zach and Ellie could barely move the hex wrench but they managed a few turns. Jairon struggled but completed his turn. Corbyn did a tad better, as did Jade and Celidah. However, each child realized the tools were NOT easy to get the bolts into the locking nuts.
As soon as one side was done we flipped the couch onto the other arm and the kids now had skinny wimpy wrench that was provided. This tool proved a bit harder then the hex wrench as it did not fit into the bolt, but fit over the nut and flipped off easily.
Finally, 5-6 hours after starting we were able to toss the mattress on the futon, sit and relax.
The kids LOVE having the futon couch as we can either all sit on the couch, or I can lay at the front of the bed portion and they sit back against the wall with pillows and everyone is comfy and snuggly while watching movies.
The most exciting thing for them now is we have a place to put our Christmas tree in the front room!
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Build a Bear Party
We attended a Build Bear Party put together for families of deployed soldiers. Here are pictures of their bears.
Corbyn with Darth Vader Bear
Jade and her new flute
Zach and his military bear
Jairon and his Obi Wan Kenobi Bear
Ellie Dressing her Bear
Celidah and her bear
Ellie and her Military Bear
Jade's bear with a mini Cello
Chantelle turns 5
Chantelle just had a birthday and is now 5. For her birthday her brothers and sisters insisted that they make her birthday cake and birthday dinner. I was only allowed to make her birthday lunch.
The cake the kids made for Chantelle, Everything including the frosting was nade from scratch and it turned out very good (but so sweet)!
So excited her friends had arrived to share her special day!
Time to blow out the candles!
Look at that lovely cake!
Long time no post...
Since my last post Frank has come and gone and we have had several adventures. Pictures from Frank leaving back to Afghanistan.
Playing games with daddy at the USO while waiting for his flight.
Final group picture
Final goodbye's as final boarding is called
Sunday, September 12, 2010
New haircut
Chantelle has been begging for a haircut for months now and I finally broke down and let her get one. 
before her haircut
Here are my favortie pictures from what were taken after her haircut...
being silly
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Critter Creation Continuation
The next step of the Critter Creation Process
Painting the Lion Heads
Lion Head with a HUGE black nose
Making the Ocean Waves
Cool Ocean Waves
Starting the Dolphin
Painting the Iguana Green
Giving the Iguana Spots
Painting the Peacock
Look How Pretty this is becoming
The Bee is Yellow First
Starting to Add the Details
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