School Fundraiser

We have attended this fundraiser many times in the past for our nephews and niece but this was our first fundraiser as parents of SPCDS children. Steven worked a shift driving a gator to help transport people to and from their vehicles. Since Steven was working I had the help of Granny, Grandpa, and Myrna to keep up with the kids. We had a good time eating, playing games, and watching the big kids sing. 

Collin had fun helping Daddy drive the gator

Addison thought the cake pops were good

Bryce fishing for a prize

All three enjoyed the games, thanks to Granny! 

Collin fishing for a prize

Cupcakes and more cupcakes!

This week we had the kids school fundraiser and all of the parents are asked to help by bringing something for the bake sale. The frisky frogs parents were asked to bring 1 dozen homemade cupcakes per child so that meant we needed 3 dozen homemade cupcakes. I had big plans to make cute homemade frog cupcakes until I realized I just didn't have that kind of time. When I got home at 6:30pm Wednesday evening I started making our cupcakes and by 11:00pm that night, with the help of Steven, Alan and Myrna, we had them individually placed on plates and wrapped with celophane. By 9:00pm I was questioning why I didn't do what any good mother would do and just buy cupcakes and wrap them. Thursday was the fundraiser and I drop the kids and their cupcakes off in the drive thru (the cars behind me probably wondered if I would ever stop unloading kids and boxes of cupcakes). There are lots of advantages and disadvantages to having multiples but I would say this is one of those times that it requires a lot of extra work on our part and our life can be a little overwhelming! A big THANKS to Steven, Alan and Myrna for helping me get this done, with out them who knows what time I would have finished!

3 dozen homemade cupcakes

All wrapped and ready to be sold!

Tailgating 2011

Aggie tailgates are something we have taken the kids to since they were about 4 months old. This year was a little easier because they were able to run and play with their cousins without us following them around. They played so hard and didn't stop for a nap so we had three tired and worn out kids by the end of the day!

The Siemsglusz Family at Whoopin' Wilde Tailgate 2011

The kids all know how to say gidd'em addies (gig'em aggies). Collin especially loves his gidd'em hat!

PawPaw holding Bryce, Addison and Collin

Colton and Collin putting together a fire truck

Bryce wanted mommy to take his picture 

Addison saying "cheese"

Collin and his daddy playing football

Bryce playing in the ice

All of the cousins enjoyed playing football together

Watch out don't let that bunny get you!

I've chose to share this story so we are able to look back at it for years to come so please do not judge us for our poor parenting technics or report us to child protective services for what you are about to read. We have this hide and seek bunny that was given to the kids as a gift. It has a carrot and your supposed to hide with the carrot and the bunny will come find you. It will cover its eyes with its ears while you hide and then the ears go up and it starts to move to come find you. I have to admit this bunny is not a cute and fluffy bunny its more of a chucky type creature! The kids have been terrified of this bunny ever since we got it. I could not keep them out of the snack cabinet one day so I decided to put the bunny in the cabinet. When they opened the door they quickly closed it back and took off running and crying. Ever since we have used it when we want them stay out of something. The other day they were in the garage and would not come in so we made the threat that they better get inside or that bunny's going to get you. It worked like a charm and they were in the house in no time. On one hand this bunny has become a great tool for Steven and I but I do feel a little bad that we may be scarring our children for life! When the bunny came out the other day Addison jumped on the couch, Collin hid behind a chair and Bryce was frozen in fear. When the bunny moved they screamed and cried so we put the bunny away and everything was okay. I just pray we don't give our children night mares over this scary bunny!  

Yee-Haw

It's Washington County Fair time and that means lots of animals, carnival food, and the lights and sounds of the carnival rides. We made an attempt at going to the fair on Wedenesday but after we had a blow out on the wagon we had a change of plans and went Saturday instead. The wagon worked perfect for our bags and keeping the kids contained so I'm glad we waited until our wagon tire was fixed! The kids enjoyed looking at the animals and eating fair food. The frisbee dog show was a big hit with the kids, they had front row seats standing along the short fence and they clapped and laughed at the dogs tricks. They were a little affraid of the animals in the petting zoo but quickly petted a few of the animals before we left. We watched the crazy tractor races and walked through the carnival. Their faces were frozen in shock of all the rides and sounds, Bryce stuck his fingers in his ears as we walked through the carnival and said it was loud. I asked several times if they wanted to ride a ride and all they did was stare at the rides, I'm sure we will be dragging them away from the rides in a few years!  

All three got to pet the rabbits and thought it was funny

Watching the tractor races

In awe of the carnival

Having a little fair food with Uncle Jon 

Front row for the frisbee dog show 

My boys

With the really big dog

Collin petting a pig

Addison and Collin having fun in the petting zoo 

Bryce trying to keep his distance from the animals

Sunday School

I am ashamed to admit that over the last two years we have not attended church on a regular basis. Not that we haven't tried but when they were smaller it was either feeding time, nap time or we just needed our sleep. Needless to say getting three kids under the age of two to behave and sit still in church didn't provide us with a spiritual feeling and just left us stressed. Even though we haven't attended church like we would like we have tried our best to instill our religious values in our children by teaching them to be kind to others and to say their prayers. Sending them to a religious school was also important to help teach them Gods love. Now that they are two they are able to attend Sunday School for the first time. Steven and I went along and enjoyed seeing them interact with others.

The family before opening service

Addison sitting with Daddy listening to the story

Collin enjoyed the songs in opening service 

When Mr. Mueller asked for a helper Collin ran to sit next to him. Can you tell he is listening intently!

It was a big class of 2 and 3 year olds!

Weekend Guest

Last weekend Daddy had his fantasy football draft with the guys. Our good friends the Beaird's were in town for the draft and got to stay the weekend with us. Their little girl Adyson just turned two so we had 4 two year olds and 4 adults in the house all weekend. The kids did great playing together and it was great catching up with our friends. 

Addison, Adyson, Bryce and Collin having a snack 

The girls swimming 

Collin being silly 

A cold Collin trying to warm up 

These two snuck into the yummy homemade ice cream 

Friends having fun swinging 

Taking a bath together after a long day of playing

Giving each other hugs before bed time 

Addison and Adyson loving on each other