Saturday- Building Toys, then watching Toy

Computer is back up and running, so its time to catch up on the blog.

Arionna and her Snowman

Alora and her Snowman

 This last weekend was a busy one.  The girls and I headed to Lowes for Build and Grow clinic, then over to Home Depot for their clinic. Lowe's had the second portion of their train and both Arionna and Alora hammered it out.  For Arionna, being one-handed, I held the train.  This became a game of nerves as I held the train steady while she whacked it with all her might.  Fortunately, her aim was true and I still have all my fingers intact.

Home Depot had a snowman napkin holder.  This one was incredibly simple to put together: four screws and it was done in 5 minutes.  Home Depot did have some paints for the snowman.  Both girls did a really great job and now the two snowmen napkin holders adorn our dinner table, doing their job.

Lowes and Home Depot gives patches and pins after completing the project.  Since they are also provided safety goggles, my girls decided to do their version of "Johnny Depp visits Lowes".  Yep, below are my two little "Build and Grow Pirates".  They are funny little girls.

Barbie and Ken: Great Skating

Buzz and the Aliens

That evening we went to Disney On Ice Toy Story 3 courtesy of Marie's Macaroni Kid.  I've attended several Disney On Ice shows and I must admit this was the best one to date.  Normally the shows don't get very risky with regards to the skating portion, but during the Ken and Barbie section they did several jumps, spins and other elements which were very good.  The show itself was a typical fast overview of the Toy Story plot.  Still, it was well done.

The Potato head couple

There is no Toy Story without THE CLAW!

And it this was just Saturday!  Tomorrow was Arionna's Birthday...

My favorite: Slinky Dog!

Saturday continues-Arionna's Birthday Party

The weekend review continues!  Before heading to Disney On Ice Toy Story, Arionna had her eighth birthday party.  It was a busy one.  Marie arranged some good activities for the kids.

The first activity was decorating gingerbread houses.  Marie and I spent most of the night Friday putting together these little gingerbread houses.  There were three different styles of houses.  The kids put their candy decorations on the houses and had a good time.

Snowmen line one side of the house

The Tree held all the candles

After that came the cake.  Arionna wanted a cake decorated with Christmas lights and a tree.  Marie, using her incredible skill, created a masterpiece.  After the cake came the normal opening of presents.

Santa landed just outside the house

The Tree

Blog delayed.

I went to create the blog to post for Sunday, as promised, but the computer died.  Will blog when it is back from shop.

Weekend Wonders in Winter Wonderland

I really need to start posting to the blog on a regular schedule!  Tomorrow (Thursday), is Arionna's 8th birthday.  But, before we can get to that, we need to talk about last weekend.

Arionna: Future Birthday Girl, with her snowman Napkin holder

Saturday Arionna, Alora, Marie and I all went to breakfast at the Broomfield Community Center.  The girls got to visit Santa at the same time.  Breakfast consisted of doughnuts, fruit, and coffee (milk for the kiddos).  It was a good start to the day.  Kaylee didn't join us on account of:

A) It was early (8:00 am), and

b) It was cold (snowing when we left)

Afterwards we dropped Marie off at home and the girls and I headed over to Lowe's for their Build and Grow clinic where they put together the Caboose for a Christmas train.  This was an adventure as Arionna has only one good arm to pound away at the nails.  My job was to hold the nail....and pray.  She did good, and I walked away with my hand still functioning.

My beautiful Alora, with her Napkin Holder

After this, we headed across the street to Home Depot where the girls made Snowman Napkin holders.  These were really nice...no nails!  Just four screws, two dowels and Home Depot even had paint for them to paint the holders.  The girls loved it...and my fingers gave thanks too. 

So, that was the weekend.  Arionna's arm is slowly getting better.  She heads to the doctor on Monday to make sure everything is healing well.

I'm still looking on the Job Front.  I have a few opportunities still out there, so here is hoping one of them comes to fruition!

Fleece Navidad

Christmas Family Funny

Kaylee was 4 and a cute as a button. My wife, Kaylee and I were riding in the car and I decided I tell a real old (and very poor) joke.

Me: "Kaylee, what does a spanish sheep say at Christmas time?"

Kaylee: "I don't know."

Me: "Fleece Navidad."

She laughed and my wife merely shook her head. A few minutes went by.

Kaylee: "Dad, what does a spanish cow say?"

Me: "I don't know what a spanish cow says, honey."

Kaylee: "Moo Navidad."

Thats my girl!