Light Painting

We had fun today doing the second activity from Grady's new book The Art of Tinkering. 

Grand Finale :) 

A Reflection Of Me

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Lines

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365 Photography Project

I saw a blog post on Pinterest about starting a Photography Project and knew it was time for me to do this again.  

For the one simple reason of improving my Photography Skills!!

So here I go... the start to another 365 Photography Project, 

I completed one in 2011 (mostly completed I might have missed a couple days).

Good Morning 2015

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Insta-Friday

Sorry not many pictures this week :( 

Tuesday

Reece got his haircut.

We got the results from Reece's allergy tests, he is allergic to Tree Nuts, Grass and Cats.   

Reece now has to always have an epi-pen.  I am a bit overwhelmed as we navigate this new way of life but I am sure it will become normal soon.

Wednesday 

I got my haircut!!

Thursday

I took at shower at the Y after my workout class, so I could finishing up Christmas shopping and getting a couple things for Christmas Baby and Wedding Shower we are having with the family.

I also went on a hunt for chocolates that does not have tree nuts (or May Contain Tree Nuts).  This is the ONLY chocolate at World Market I could find.

Friday

I stopped my Hobby Lobby to get things for Grady's School Party.  Then organized and prepared everything for the party.  

I am loving the "I love you because ..." on our bathroom mirror!!  Thanks for the idea Leah.

 Reece at gymnastics.  By the time I started to take pictures Grady was in the back of the gym.

Insta-Friday!! Nov 9 – 15th

Saturday

Grady's last soccer game!!

100,000 miles on my 4Runner!!

Sunday

Beautiful sky on a wonderful day!!

Monday

Keith went to Baytown for a quick trip.
Chobani Greek Yogurt Pancakes for Supper

Wednesday

All bundled up on this cold morning it is 35° Thanks for the beautiful scarf Liesel!

Baton Rouge Zoo field trip with Grady.

Thursday

Reece doing an experiment while Grady is out with dad.

Creating a Nebula & Edible sun at Astronomy Night at Grady's School.

Friday

Keith went on a Field trip at the theater with Grady.
Hiding from Thing2 at Suessical the musical

Reece's Celebration of Life at school today! 
Then I made a Red Velvet Cake per Reece's request for his Birthday tomorrow! 
After Gymnastics we Reece chose DeAngelo's Meatballs for his Birthday Supper!!! 
And Chocolate Mousse Supreme for dessert!   
Before Keith and I went to bed we put a Birthday Surprise on Reece's Bedroom door.

Insta-Friday

 Saturday

Reece had his First Soccer Game.  He did awesome!!

Exxonmobil Family Day at Blue Bayou!!

Sunday

Happy Grandparents Day!!

Tuesday

Crispy Parmesan Pork

Wednesday

Thank you Andy & Shay for my birthday money. I bought a purse to use as a new camera bag!

I meet Portia today for lunch then we went for a walk with sweet Eleanor. 

Thursday

Reece unpacking his lunch box.

Playing with Lucy at Reece's soccer practice!!  

Friday

Reece brought snack for his class today ... He picked apples and raisins.

Had a wonderful lunch date with my Husband!!

Reece requested "kick off your shoes" on the way home from A Marcelite Salon. Happy Friday!!

Insta-Friday

Saturday

Painted new chairs for the porch and painted trim in boys bathroom.

Then grilled burgers, chicken, hotdogs and sausage.  I made these YUMMY Cheddar-Corn Biscuits!

Sunday 

 Having a picnic under the bridge with GG! Happy birthday GG!

We went to visit Ms Cathy. The boys "Riding" Mr. David's motorcycle!!

Spraying the lines for our soccer field.

Monday

Eating Supper at gym then rushing home to put the boys in bed is stressing me out.

The calming rain from a crazy night at gymnastics.  

Tuesday

I recommended my friend Portia's get her haircut at A Marcelite Salon!!   Reece and I stopped by for a visit with Portia and my hairstylist Marce.  Now we really are twins!! 

Wednesday

"Mom please can you help me get out of the library bag"

"Creamy" Crockpot Chicken and Tomato Soup for supper last night.  It tasted great and was super easy.  I made a half batch, but next time I am going to make a full batch then freeze half.

Thursday

 Playing at splash pad, on last day of Reece's summer!!

I have a new favorite protein bar!! I have been searching for one without Soy Lecithin, it has it but also a very small ingredient list.

Friday

Reece had unrolled most of the toilet paper when going to the bathroom. I told him he needed to be more careful. He said "I am not trained like the dog." (The neighbors puppy would always act up and we would talk about how she was not trained)

Reece had a great 15min visit at school today.  He was nervous before we got there and told me it just wanted to stay home with me.  But he warmed up and he was a wonderful listener.  He goes for 1hr each day next week, then full day after Labor Day.

We also went to a make-up class for Gymnastics tonight, then picked up pizza on the way home.  We are going to change the boys Gymnastics class to Friday so we don't have to rush home to get the boys to bed on a school night.

Reece Pedal Bike

Reece became very good on his Balance Bike in the last month or so.  

He has been kind of nervous when we have had him try the pedal bike without training wheels even though he was doing a great job.

But this week something clicked and he started to ride.  Yesterday I had to help him get started and run with him.

Pedal bike from Katherine Hoffman on Vimeo.

Then today he just got on his bike and started to go.
(I promise he has different clothes on, he has been wanting to wear orange shirts most days)

Reece Day 2 from Katherine Hoffman on Vimeo.

Reece Day 2 from Katherine Hoffman on Vimeo.

Here is the link to blog post when Grady started to ride a Pedal Bike.
Grady started to ride at 3years 7months old and Reece is 3years 5months old.

We are so proud of you Reece!!

Insta-Friday

Saturday

The boys painting this morning.  Grady drew an angry bird then he painted it.

Sunday

Playing with Grady's Snap Circuits Light!!   

Our soccer game just got canceled ... now Reece is working on math.  

Making our first king cake of the season on Kings Day!! 

Monday

Back to school on this cold morning.

Tuesday

Eating an early lunch at Chick Fil A before Reece had class at Little Gym.

Reece's Little Gym Show Off Day!!

Reece's Little Gym Show Off Day!! from Katherine Hoffman on Vimeo.

Wednesday

It has been raining all week... this is the house behind ours, their pond over flowed and started to fill their yard.
Do you like Onion coffee?!?? An onion fell in my cup of coffee this morning while I was prepping the crock pot roast for tonight :(
Reece and went to storytime at the library then played Candy Land.

Thursday
Reece and I went to see and bring a meal to my friend Portia and her baby Eleanor.

Reece listening to Grady read for homework

Playing the sandwich game. Thanks Aunt Lucy it is a lot of fun.

Friday

Reece loves the bread pudding Keith brought home from work. (Yes he is still in his pjs at lunch time, it is a rainy lazy day)
Reece doing some sorting work after an early nap.
We finished reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory so we watched the old Willy Wonka movie tonight.
Playing Sneaky da Ninja in a dark room can't end good.