Fom Paul

You'll love this. . .

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=%22I+think+my+wife%27+a+Calvinist%22&aq=f


Another one for my wife. . .All in an 80's motif song at that!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-lv8745InI

February showers bring. . .

Mud! The boys enjoyed every minute of the sunshine they could get today. I was glad they could release some energy!

They spent the afternoon in the mud, building docks, and just being boys!

Would you be my Valentine?

Like many married women this Valentine's Day, I received the gorgeous bouquet of red roses, yummy foods and thoughtful words from my sweetie. The first few years of marriage I was a fool and tried to "re-train" my husband into buying practical household items. I'm slower than most, but I eventually realized the stupidity of this! How wonderful to have at least a few days each year designated to be lavished upon! Paul is good to me and still lavishes practical gifts, as well! (How grateful I am for a God who lavishes His love on me.) We both enjoy the following youtube. Get ready to laugh if you haven't watched it yet. However, Paul is in no doghouse for the practical Valentine's gift he gave this year along with the "frivolous" ones . . . a Nike thingy that goes on my shoe and something that plugs into the ipod and keeps track of my miles! Sweet! My brother and sister-in-love have been using these for awhile and it seems like a good motivator to run that extra mile when I'd rather quit. So here it goes for the Nike Challenge!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Twivg7GkYts

Naomi Turns "Pee"

Naomi turned 3, or in her speech "pee." I'd say she is a true Filipina who swaps her "f's" and "p's" but she manages to swap more that just a few sounds! What a difference one year makes in the life of a little one. This year she just loved everything about her birthday - except that it is over for another year. . .

While she didn't really wait for us to bring her breakfast in bed, she was easily persuaded to return to bed for her special breakfast.Every day is a party when your six best friends live with you! It's fun to watch the others enjoy celebrating with the Birthday kid. Of course, they get to enjoy the special birthday goodies downstairs at the table . . .

Jael is coming into her own, realizing that she has to make her moves if she's not to be left out. Here she takes matters into her own hands and hoists herself onto the breakfast tray to try and get that donut she saw!We were so blessed to enjoy a magical, wet day at Disney! In case you haven't registered you can at www.disney.com and enjoy a day free on your birthday. A little drizzle didn't slow the Micu Tribe too much, but kept LOTS of people away! We enjoyed walking on to most rides. . .

Staying dry and loving the sights!
While Naomi was hopeful to see Little Mermaid, we did manage a shot with Belle. The other mixed kid is Miss Katie who is interning with Disney this semester. She not only did us up with the tickets but spent the day with us! Thank you Miss Katie! We need another set of hands. .. plus, she took bigger kids on the roller coasters!
Josh and Jon hang tight. . .
Naomi caught a glimpse of Litttle Mermaid on the newly rennovated Small World ride.
The boys tried to make themselves scarce around the princesses. . .but were glad to take a shot with Mr. Buzz Lightyear.
Back at the Treichelts, Auntie Sharon and Angelique had a cake and presents waiting! (Dinner, too!)


Enjoying time together and time with family. . .



Nay-Nay finally crashes at the end of a very fun and exciting 3rd birthday. Uncle Larry doesn't seem to mind the little Snuggler!

It's also a tradition for the birthday kid to enjoy a "date with dad." Nay-Nay is dressed and ready to go out with her Daddy for her special evening. This is about a week later. . .still wearing the Birthday Disney button!

Yes, these children do have a mother! But rarely "picture ready."Her now second favorite place on earth! Chuck E. Cheese time.
How cute are they?!