Christmas Party

We went to the MFF School's Christmas Party over the weekend. Santa even came to visit and brought presents for all of the children. I tried to get Kaden to sit on his lap, but he wasn't having any part of that. He did participate at the craft table and played some of the games. We had a good time.

Princess Birthday Party

Kaden attended his friend, Hailey's, Princess Birthday Party over the weekend. But as you can see in the pictures, he was more excited that he got to drink out of a can of sprite and play with a Barbie spinning toy. He was oblivious that it was any one's birthday. He didn't even eat a piece of cake. Don't be misled by the pictures into thinking that he was the only boy at the party. There was a table full of boys, but Kaden chose to sit with the girls. . . Already a ladies' man.

Baths are for Babies

Kaden has decided that he really likes to take shower's with Daddy instead of taking a bath. He's a maniac in the shower though. I swear that he's going to drown!! He has no fear of the water!! I'd think that it'd be hard for Daddy to actually get in his showering, but somehow he manages to do it around Kaden playing. : )

Tell Me Again. . .

Why I can't play with the Christmas tree ornaments????



We're working on it. : )

Math Test

I got this in an email from my mother-in-law, Rhonda, a few weeks ago and I think that it's hilarious!! Being a teacher plus now that I'm living in a "border town," I can really appreciate it!

Math Test:

Last week I purchased a burger and fries at McDonalds for $3.58. The counter girl took my $4.00 and I pulled 8 cents from my pocket and gave it to her. She stood there, holding the nickel and 3 pennies. While looking at the screen on her register, I sensed her discomfort and tried to tell her to just give me two quarters, but she hailed the manager for help. While he tried to explain the transaction to her, she stood there and cried. Why do I tell you this? Because of the evolution in teaching math since the 1950s......

Teaching Math In 1950
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit? Teaching Math In 1960 A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price, or $80. What is his profit?

Teaching Math In 1970
A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit? Teaching Math In 1980 A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80 and his profit is $20 Your assignment: Underline the number 20.

Teaching Math In 1990
A logger cuts down a beautiful forest because he is selfish and inconsiderate and cares nothing for the habitat of animals or the preservation of our woodlands. He does this so he can make a profit of $20. What do you think of this way of making a living? Topic for class participation after answering the question: How did the birds and squirrels feel as the logger cut down their homes? (There are no wrong answers.)

Teaching Math In 2006
Un ranchero vende una carretera de maderapara $100. El cuesto de la produccion era $80. Cuantos tortillas se puede comprar?

Happy Thanksgiving!

We decided to fry a turkey this year for Thanksgiving. We had to buy a new turkey fryer so Daddy put it together and this was the result when he lit the burner.

I guess that there were some plastic pieces that he forgot to take off and plastic and an open flame don't mix. That's what you see burning in the picture. I went ahead and found the phone number for the base fire department, just in case. We invited a guy that Daddy works with to join us for Thanksgiving. He lives in the barracks so he helped Daddy cook the turkey while Kaden played on his swing set, and I cooked the side dishes.

After the fire incident I was a little worried about the turkey, but in the end the turkey turned out great! After all these guys are supposed to be the "best of the best." Surely they can cook a turkey, right? : )

Kaden's Thanksgiving Luncheon

Kaden had a special Thanksgiving luncheon yesterday at his school. All of the parents were invited to join their children for a Thanksgiving feast. When I showed up to have lunch with Kaden, he cried because he thought that he was going home. On a normal day, after he has lunch, I pick him up to go home. So he was soooo confused. But after he realized that I was going to eat with him he was excited. And as you can see, we went and bought a new camera so I can get back to posting new pictures!! Yea!! I'm so stinkin' excited. Friday we're putting up our Christmas tree so you know I'll have pictures of that. I'm sure that you all will understand if all of the decorations are at the top half of the tree. : )

More Bad Luck!

As I'm sure that you noticed, this post doesn't have any pictures on it either. That's because last week while we were in San Diego, I "lost" our digital camera. I packed it in my suitcase, didn't ever use it in San Diego, but when we got home and unpacked, it was gone. So, all of the pictures from our Indiana trip including Halloween are gone. : ( I'm soooo bummed. Not to mention we now have to buy a new camera this weekend. I promise next week I'll post a bunch of new pictures of Kaden. We're having Thanksgiving here at our house which should be an experience since I've never done Thanksgiving dinner all by myself. Wish me luck! I'll need it!

Are there Seasons in the Desert?

Kaden and I flew back to Arizona yesterday. The weather is absolutely beautiful-85 and sunny. But somehow all of the pumpkins, fall wreaths, and other decor seem oddly out of place. Kaden went to daycare this morning in shorts and a t-shirt and it's November 3rd!! I can't get over it. Anyway, we made it back safely. I have a bunch of pictures to post, but when I went to plug in my digital camera into the computer this morning, I figured out that I left the cord at my parent's house. So, I promise they will be posted soon!! I know that this blog has been really uneventful for the last several weeks because I couldn't get it to work from my mom's computer. I know that I have a lot to make up for!! ; )

We're In Indiana

Kaden and I are in Indiana. I've tried posting some pictures, but I'm having some technical difficulties. Go figure. We're having a great time visiting family and enjoying the fall weather!