Thursday, August 23, 2012

Waco Children's Museum

While the kids were at school a few us piled in the car and headed up to Waco to explore the Children's Museum.  I had not been there before.  It was pretty cool.  Spencer loved the big train exhibit they had and all the buttons that could be pushed.

Spencer loved playing bus driver, fireman, and cowboy.  There were lots of rooms perfect for him to explore!




Tuesday, August 21, 2012

School Time Catch Up


A lot of things are going to be out of order.  As mentioned in previous posts this blog has been neglected for a long time.  Somehow this pregnancy has wiped the energy and any sort of motivation out of me.  I finally feel like I can start to sit down and catch up.

This school year we found 2 Fluhman's heading off to school!


Before school started we had our annual "back to school" fashion show.  It was a real treat!
 Isaac trying to repress a smile
 Spencer bustin' some moves
Nattles striking a pose

Natali & Isaac were both excited for their first day of school.  I made everyone stop for lots of pictures. Isaac is in Mrs. Kelley's class (thanks to a momma who speaks out for what she wants) and Natali is in Miss Alversons class.  




Monday, August 13, 2012

Lego Party

This year I told Isaac he could finally have a "friend" party.  So the Saturday right after his birthday we threw a little party.  The ward we are in has a plethora of little 4 -5 year old boys.  Just with the boys in his CTR4 class (which there are 2) there was well over 10.  So needless to say we had ample little boys to invite.

I kept asking Isaac what kind of party he wanted.  It changed daily....Angry Birds, Hot Wheels, Super Hero...but we finally settled on Legos.   I was pretty happy.  I was sure that with some help from my best friend pinterest, I too could throw a legit Lego party.

Marshmallow Lego Head Pops 

Lego Cookies 
(please tell me you could tell they were suppose to be legos) 
Lego Pinata 
(hello yellow crepe paper and a card board box)

So it took us SOOO long to fill these little puppies....and guess what,
pretty sure those little boys had them all popped in a matter of minutes.
There were lego guy targets all around the fence.  But somehow I became the target for 14 little boys. (it hurt) 

The kids lining up waiting to take a swing at the pinata.

Total concentration!

 Three VERY excited little faces.  

 
Daddy playing with the new toys.

Despite the utter chaos that comes with 14 little boys, I know everyone had fun.  It was fun creating the Lego party, I was over come with joy when it was finally all over.  It will be a LONG time before we do another party like that!  Happy Birthday Isaac!

Saturday, August 04, 2012

Birthday Bubba

It doesn't seem like 5 years ago, that this little man joined our family.  His adorable dimple, his big brown eyes, and his contagious smile.  Nothing but LOVE for this little guy.


Friday we celebrated Isaac.  We played at the splash pad with friends all morning and waited patiently at home for dad in the evening.  Dad brought pizza, a movie, and the green light to FINALLY open presents.  Isaac was so patient.  Isaac said he wanted superhero legos.  And legos & superhero's is what he got.

 One of my all time favorite pictures of these brothers!  
Ahhhh...look at those faces...pure sweetness.
Thanks to pinterest...Isaac got a whole set of different homemade superhero masks. 

 Bumblebee & Iron Man getting ready for cake & singing.  Natali isn't in any of these photos, but I promise big sis was there loving each minute.

Ben just loves it when I take his picture.

  • Isaac is getting ready to start kindergarten in just a few weeks.  He is pumped...I am scared.
  • Isaac loves Superman
  • He LOVES to play Lego's with his dad
  • He stills calls McDonald's "Old McDonald's" every time we pass it
  • Instead of finger he says "thinger" and poor Natali corrects him each and every time
  • He will lick the ranch off his plate if there is any left over
  • He follows Natali around everywhere and plays with her
  • Just about 3 weeks ago he gained a roommate, Spencer 
  • He is developing a love of soccer and is excited to play this fall
Happy Birthday Isaac Roger....I Love You!!!


Summer Swimming

 Once we got back from Utah we started up swim lessons.  Thankfully I had been able to get all three kids in different classes at the same time.  Spencer was not a huge fan at first.  He squawked at the teacher every time she came near him, bless her heart.  He slowly warmed up to the idea and eventually would do his "superman kicks".  Isaac and Natali both really improved this year with their classes.  Natali is still a little apprehensive of the deep end...and Isaac is a little to confident for my liking!




It's not secret that Texas gets HOT in the summer.  Besides swimming we are always open for ulterior methods of cooling off.  This particular day we hit up Maggie Moo's with friends and splurged (thank you 1/2 off coupons).


Blue with gummy bears seemed to be the main crowd pleaser!  
Man I love his little face!!!

Utah Wrap Up

Friday night Main St. Bountiful was having their car show & burn out.  We met up with the Lindsey cousins and walked down to get some seats.  The favorite car of the parade was probably the car that shot fire out the back.  It was pretty cool!  After the parade went walked over to watch the burn out.  Spencer thought was SO AWESOME.  I could only handle it for so long....the smoke and smell eventually did me in.

Spency LOVES his cars!

The day before we were flying back to Texas we all got together to eat and play.  Spence and John John were buddies right from the start.  It didn't hurt the John took Spencer down to his room and let him play with all his Star War guys.  Instant love! They were so cute together.

The girls & boys in a not so intense game of soccer :)



These cute kids just couldn't get enough of each other!  And I felt the same way.
We loved all the time we had together with these guys!

Friday, August 03, 2012

Happy 7 Natali

This year we were able to celebrate Natali's 7th birthday in Utah at Grandma & Grandpa's house.  We brought a few presents with us and left some back home in Texas with daddy.  Poor Dad, he missed another birthday.  
Natali is getting to be so big, I can't believe it.  In many ways what comes out of her mouth far surpasses her age (both good & bad).  She is getting to be more of a helper with her brothers, and is getting more familar with her kitchen skills (one of our summer goals).  She is so stinkin smart, and she thrives on proving her mom wrong I think.  She loves all things girlie...hair, makeup, nails.  She is my little girl, and I love her to bits.

We were SO lucky to have Grace with us.  She is seriously one of the BEST cousins and the best helper.  We got to steal her for a few days to stay with us.  She was such a big help! YAY Grace.  Natali thought it was pretty cool that Grace got to sleep over for her birthday.

This year Natali was really into Hello Kitty stuff.  She even picked to have Hello Kitty cupcakes.

 We opened presents and ate breakfast.  Per the birthday girls request, chocolate donuts from Dick's...seriously some of the best chocolate donuts EVER! Later that day we went up to Aunt Em's house to have a pizza/water party with the cousins.  By the end of the day I think she felt pretty special.

DOG PILE ON GRACE!

Thanksgiving Point with Friends

While in Utah we always try to take full advantage and see as many friends as possible.  We aren't always successful, but this trip we were able to make it down south to spend some time with Jamie and the kids.  We met up at the Dinosaur Museum.  The kids had fun running around, seeing the dinosaurs, playing in the water and sand, and touching all the hands on exhibits.  I tried to get them to slow down and really make it an experience (again...there is 4ht grade teacher...I actually took my students to this museum every year).  But even at their quick pace they LOVED every second. (Except the part where Isaac feel backwards during the picture with the shark and gave himself a golf ball size goose egg on the back of his head)





After the museum we went over to the main building and grabbed some cold sodas and ice cream for the kids.  They quickly ate and then headed out side to play with the water fountain thingy.


We walked around the rose gardens and talked while the kids took turns leading each other down different paths.  It was a great day.  Jamie is one of those friends that you pick up like you had seen each other the night before!  Thanks for a great time!