Emma's First Dance Convention

A couple weeks back we attended Emma's first Dance convention for the weekend and it was a blast.  These girls were beyond excited to get inside and work their little "bee hives" off in intense dance class all day long. They attended a ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical and tap session.  They gave them 3 minutes in between each class to take a water break and change their shoes.

 

 

I was a little concerned about their endurance level for the day, but they were all TROOPERS.  We had about about 65 girls from our competition team attend and 15 were in Emma's age group (the little ones only attended 1 day of workshops).

 

This is the only picture I got inside one of the classes, I was quickly reminded NO CAMERAS allowed (oops)!

 

 

The girls at the end of day back at the hotel room getting their goodies from one another.  We had the best roommates of all.  

 

These three have become connected at the hips. Emma loves Rheagan and Addi, I happen to love their Mommy's too.  Talk about fun, we had a blast and are still belly laughing about the weekend when we see one another.

 

We went to dinner with 5 other families that evening and then headed back to the hotel for the girls company party put on by our Dance Studio in one of the ballrooms. While these girlie's were partying it up, us Mommas got to have some fun too.

 

At the end of the night we invited Reese to come and stay the night with us too.  We had two adjoining rooms, so our motto was...the more the merrier.  These girls jumped on the beds, ate candy, giggled like crazy, watched a movie, ding dong ditched other girls rooms, ran up and down the hallway and screamed like crazy. We put 4 of them in a queen size bed side ways and it worked out perfectly.  Hmmm, never thought we would get a noise complaint with a room full of 6 year olds but WE DID! 

 

These three...this picture says it all, personality galore!  So thankful that Emma gets to dance with such amazing little girls.  I have learned to keep an extra booster seat in my car because one of these kids is always making their way home with us or Emma is heading home with them.

 

Dance convention was a huge success and we are quickly approaching contest season.  Emma is on the "Minis" team and they have come so far and worked so extremely hard.  Looking forward to the remainder of this dance season and recital in June. 

Gavin's Lego Birthday Party

Hard to believe that our baby boy is almost FIVE years old.  This year he opted for a simple little family birthday at home and a long weekend getaway to Legoland. 

 

If you know me, you know I love parties so sometimes it is hard for me to accommodate the themes and ideas my kids have. I realized long ago it is about them, not me and I have allowed them to choose the plan since their 2nd birthdays. 

 

 

It was no surprise this year when Gavin said he wanted a "Lego Party", the boy is obsessed with e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g LEGO!  His favorite are the Star Wars Legos and he has established quite a collection so far and knows every character by name.

 

We asked Gavin who and what he wanted at his party and he did not hesitate to name the guest and the menu.  I love our cake place because it is YUMMY and they have great handwriting (ha ha).   This little Lego cake put a smile on my Lego-loving boys face.

 

 

No party is complete without cupcakes, right?  He was not happy that we used his real Lego's as toppers.

 

"I want Lego cookies too Mommy."  I do not blame you Son and I will make that happen for you, sweet boy.  Did I mention that we have an awesome cookie lady too?

 

While it is super hard for me to wrap my mind around the fact that this boy will be FIVE in a couple weeks, he has fully embraced it.

 

It was so fun to watch him open all his Star War Lego sets. Gavin is a little embarrassing when it comes to opening gifts.  If he loves it he will scream, jump and run circles around the room and make you feel like you have given him the most amazing gift ever.  If he does not like it, he is going to tell you and has no filter whatsoever.   He likes to say things like, "I did NOT ask for this. What is this? I do not want this!"  Talk about crawl under a chair, I want to every single time it happens. I have talked to him over and over again but it happens every time.

 

 

Studying all the mini figurines in the set, he loves them all. Look at that sweet face, he makes me happy, happy, happy.

 

 

My favorite pictures of my kids at every party are them blowing out their candles, LOVE!  It was a sweet celebration with Gavin and our immediate family.  Looking forward to celebrating the big FIVE with him this weekend. 

Valentines 2014

Our Valentines week was jam packed full of activities and we were in survival mode all week long with swim party, dance party, school party and company party.

 

 

We decided to celebrate as a family a couple days before with a simple little family dinner and sharing our love stories with one another.  We had pizza, cupcakes, ice cream, chocolate covered strawberries and vitamin water in goblets.  My kids are just like me and love any reason to decorate and celebrate.

 

Gavin gave his buddies at school these Yoda valentines with glow sticks and Star Wars fruit snacks.  I forgot to take a picture of Emma's bookmarks and candy.

 

Thankful once again for a boss that values family and allows me to attend all my kiddos stuff.  It worked out for me to attend Gavin's party on Thursday and Emma's on Friday. 

 

 

This is the only picture I got at Emma's party because I was helping set up, pass things out and clean up.  Always fun to see Emma with her classmates, especially Ellie and Maria.  These are her 2 best buddies at school.  Maria joined swim team this year so her and Emma love to jump in the same lane at the pool too. 

 

Still blown away that I have managed to attend all of Emma and Gavin's school/MDO events over the past 6 years and balance a career, such a blessing and one I will NEVER take for granted or forget. 

100th Day of School

100 days down and 87 more to go until SUMMER!  Daddy and Emma decided to work on the 100 day project together.  Curtis went to Wal Mart and found Emma a shirt and decided to buy a Bedazzling box kit for $10.00.  About 2 hours into the project he was wishing he had just bought some paint. 

 

 

He sat at the kitchen table for 4 hours trying to make this shirt for his baby girl and eventually stopped using the machine and started installing the brackets and jewels by hand (he declared that the machine was JUNK).  Talk about hysterical, it was some kind of funny and Emma was cheering him on.  Need I say, he will NEVER agree to a project such as this again.

 

 

Emma was so proud to pick out her outfit of the day (it is crazy some mornings ya'll) and sport her 100 day shirt that her Daddy made for her with love.  Best part was when she got home that afternoon and about 40 jewels had fallen off and she threw the shirt in the trash.  Thank God for an amazing Daddy that is always willing to step up to the plate and for the 100th day of school that promises us that SUMMER is on its way.

Little League Tryouts

The littlest Frazier had Little League tryouts today and we were so incredibly PROUD of this kiddo.  He walked out on that field as a four (almost 5 year old) and he delivered.  It was so fun to cheer him on and his big sister was so encouraging too. 

 

 

We have been in the great debate around here as to what this boy was going to get involved in and to be honest, we have tried it ALL.  So when it came time to register for baseball we gave Gavin the option of swim team or baseball and he quickly chose baseball.  I signed him up and we started buying all the gear, then he started saying he did not want to play baseball (Baskin Robbins might have been involved in the conversation too) . Due to the weather tryouts continued to be pushed back, but today was finally the day.   After church we changed this little stinker in the car and started talking it up. 

 

We showed up to the big boy field in search of Field #13 that was waiting for all the 6U boys (6 and under).  We walked out on the field and had no idea what to expect, so we stood in the long line and waited our turn. We were about 30th in line and it took about an hour and a half for us to have our turn.  While we waited Daddy threw the ball to Gavin and he rolled around on the field as if he were playing a mixture of football and baseball, the crowd found him quite entertaining.

 

The closer we got up in the line, we could see what was going on and these coaches were serious.  There were about 8 coaches sitting between 2nd and 3rd base with notepads.  There was another coach on the mound pitching and each kid got 3 chances to bat and on the 3rd one they ran to first base.  Afterwards they moved to short stop and fielded 3 balls throwing them back, good stuff.

 

When it was Gavin's turn, the coach at the plate shouted, "Gavin Frazier, #33, birthday is correct, 4 years old and will be playing as a 5 year old this season."  Gavin jumped up to the plate and I will admit I was a bit nervous because we had only practiced with at tee.  Up until a week ago I really thought we were playing tee ball and had no idea it was coaches pitch.   Goodbye YMCA and hello Little League, we got this.

When Gavin got up to the plate he looked at the coach that was pitching and pointed his two fingers up to his eyes and then pointed those same two fingers towards the coach (you know, the I'm watching you sign) and the Coach said, "I'm watching you too buddy" while the coaches outfield all laughed hysterically.  This kid is something else I tell ya, figure that gesture right there might make him go pretty quick in the draft (ha ha).

This boy worked hard, was so proud, did not let the balls get by him and his throws were pretty darn good.  We need to work on making contact with the ball since the "tee" is out of the question (silly Momma!).

Today was a super proud Mommy moment for me and I can not wait to cheer for this little boy and his team this season.   

Snow Day 2014

Last Friday we had the day off due to inclement weather and these two kiddos were super sad when it did not snow.  Today we also had the day off and things turned out a tiny bit different.

 

We did get a few snow flurries and my kids were screaming at the top of their lungs.  After they unglued their faces from the windows, they ran to their rooms and started getting dressed.  I think they thought they were back in Steamboat about to hit the slopes.  Seriously, they put on all their ski gear and headed out the door.

 

They were able to enjoy an hour of snow flakes falling and some ice on our playset.  It was so much fun to see them so excited about something we do not see to often where we live.  It was a nice little break from school and extra curricular activities.

Happy New Year 2014

Goodbye to 2013 and hello 2014!  We greet you with open arms and hopeful hearts, beyond excited to see what God has in store for the Frazier Four this year.  

 

 

Emma and I set out to plan the perfect party for us that was filled with party hats, tiaras, noise makers and blow horns.  She was super excited about all our goodies, she even bought a party hat for her AG doll.

 

It was just the FOUR of us, but we had a little bit of everything and everyone was happy (so healthy).  We had chips, buffalo chicken dip, bean dip, cream cheese jalapenos, hash brown casserole, bagel bites, CFA nuggets, cheese ball, wheat thins, CFA chocolate chip cookies, Hawaiian roll ham and swiss sandwiches cooked in the oven, chocolate fudge and CFA sweet tea!  Now that is what you call a food par-tee friends, Y-U-M-M-Y! 

 

Gavin led us in the sweetest prayer and after we ate my sweet girl said, "Are we going to go around the table and tell what we all want to do better next year?"  Geez, I love that child and her heart!

Oh how I love this little boy in his Mario PJ's ready to have some fun.  These little noisemakers were making our smoke alarms go off, sorta crazy.

 

We had live entertainment too, a little karaoke and her guitar.  Oh she is quite the performer and dreams of being just like Danielle Bradbury some day.

 

This victory sword sparkler was so cool, we wish we would have bought more.  It sparkled for a long time, perfect for the kids to hold.  

 

 

Waiting patiently to get their sparklers lit by Daddy.  My heart is so full with these two, they are such fun kids with so much personality.

 

 

Praying that God blesses you and your family this year and always with good health, promotes your finances, provides you job security, helps you find a wonderful church home, strengthens your marriage and relationships with others, allows you to bring someone to know Christ, gives your children the best teachers ever, heals your hurt while teaching you to forgive others, surrounds you with people that make you better, comforts your heart like only HE can do, gives you opportunities to celebrate others successes, allows you to help those in need, creates more time to do what you truly love, helps you dream, takes you to new places and challenges you to step out boldly in 2014.

 

As for Me and My House We Will Serve the Lord.

Joshua 24:15 



Where have we been?

Geez, it has been a long time since I have posted.  I have received lots of questions, emails, calls and text from people concerned, but I am here to tell you that LIFE has just CONSUMED us.  

 

I am the Mommy behind this blog that has been ongoing for five and a half years.  I am the wife of an amazing man that works hard and loves us well! I am the proud Mommy of Gavin and Emma.  I am a hard working assistant principal, a Sunday school teacher, a dance/swim Mom, a boy Mommy and so much more. I love this blog, I love my family and I love OUR story, therefore I am committed to taking the time to document our ongoing journey for my kids to share with their kids someday.

I always thought as my children got older we would have more time and life would be less chaotic, NOT!  We are constantly on the go to practices, church events, doing homework, school functions, birthday parties, play dates, family functions, carpooling, doctors appointments and so much more.  We have also dedicated extra time to prepare the littlest Frazier for Kindergarten next year, oh Gavin Thomas how is that already happening?  It is all the things I love, but it has left very little time for anything else.

We have had a rough go this Fall with sickness in our home.  Emma battled a parasite for 12 weeks that truly frightened us to the core, she was one very sick little girl (after many test and 3 rounds of treatment she is good to go). Then we had the usual colds, ear infections and viruses. Thank God, we are all very healthy now and I am praying it stays  this way.

I have always managed as a working Mom to keep up with EVERYTHING and give 100%, but that has been a struggle the last 4 months.  We are in constant prayer about what God has in store for me as a working Mom and have faith that his plan will unveil in due time.

It has bothered me tremendously that I have gotten so behind on blogging and I have a running list in my cell phone of all the blog post I plan to post soon.

Thank you for loving our little family and thank you for missing us.  This Mommy is determined to play catch up, get some rest before I head back to work on January 6th, love on my family, create new memories and make big bold plans for THE FRAZIER FOUR in 2014. 

Merry Christmas 2013

 

Merry CHRISTmas from our family to yours this Holiday Season.  We have been blessed in more ways then we deserve this year and give GOD ALL THE GLORY for his unwavering protection and love for our family over this past year and always.

Praying your Holidays have been filled with love, hope, peace, joy, family and friends.  We have spent this month reflecting and sharing with our sweet children that Jesus is the reason we celebrate this time of year.

 

It is such an honor to be their parents and indescribable the amount of joy and laughter they bring into our home on a daily basis.  I truly never knew a love like this existed before I became their Mommy.   

 

So thankful to be part of THE FRAZIER FOUR, this is the family I have always dreamed of having and more.

Christmas has been a wonderful celebration in our home spent with our loved ones. Celebrating that little baby that was sent so many years ago, so that we could have this amazing life.  Happy Birthday Jesus, we love you!

Visit to Santa 2013

We made our yearly trip to visit the jolly ole man in the red suit and the kiddos were eager to tell him what they hoped for this Christmas.

 

 

Santa came out to take Emma and Gavin back to his sleigh so they could all visit.  When he came out  Gavin said "hey buddy, are your Reindeer on the roof?"  Santa replied, "No, they are back at the North Pole."  Out of no where Gavin shouted, "I knew you were fake!"  It was at that point that I thought about running out the door of the photography studio but I couldn't leave my kids behind.  Once Gavin finally got in his lap he tugged on his beard and realized he was the real Santa. 

Both kids were reassured by Santa that they were on the NICE list, so they left with smiles on their faces and hope in their little hearts that Christmas morning would be loads of fun.

Gavin PreK 4

It was a much better day than we planned for our little man since he declared on Friday that he was "never, never, never, never going back to school and that he would just go to the military!"

 

 

I love seeing their little fingers wrapped around this sign year after year.  This year was bittersweet for us, the last first day to walk one of our children into a preschool. 

 

Hard to believe that we will have 2 public school children next year. I was sad for a second and then I focused on the fact that I only have 8 more months to pay those ridiculous fees and we would get a huge raise. 

 

It was quite hysterical to try and get pictures of Gavin Thomas this morning.  It took about 33 shots before I finally got one of him looking and smiling in my direction.

 

It was worth the wait because this little stinker finally showed me how truly excited he was to start a new school year.  

 

He walked around for 30 minutes this morning with his backpack on saying he was ready to go to school.

 

 

When we pulled up he shouted, "Mom, do NOT take another picture of me please".  Get use to it because I will do this every single year for the next twelve, even if it cost me a pack of Starburst each time.

 

I love this boy more than I ever imagined possible.  I would not change a single thing about him or the belly laughs he supplies us with daily.

 

Like last year, he could have walked himself in and gotten started with his day.  He went straight in, said good morning, walked in the office and helped himself to a mint.

 

Slow down there little man and let us walk you in, it's our job.  Such a great feeling that he is so secure at his school and so loved.

Hand in hand with his favorite person in the entire world.  When I tell you this kid is a Daddy's boy, I mean he worships the ground this man walks on.  

 

You are looking at the little boy who came home with 2 stars on his shirt screaming, "I had a great day Mom, I was a good boy and I got stars, look Mom it was a great day".  It sure was buddy and we are praying you have a great year.   We love you so much and are so thankful for your little life.