So here it is my oldest 4th birthday which is why I started this blog to keep friends and family informed on our lives. As well as success in the realm of parenting. Looks like we are doing alright so far. Alexys is 4 on the 13th! This weekend we are prepping for the BIG party on Sunday and at this point we really don't know what we are doing so let me know if you have any ideas in the next 24 hours.
Cakes - Tonight I am baking two cakes, #1 is a chocolate cake with chocolate chunks and dark chocolate chips in it that I would like to turn into a crown I believe, #2 cake will be the skirt to a princess cake. We'll deal with these tomorrow at this point, right now we have the basic shapes. Then tomorrow we will crank out some rice crispy treats, it would be great to have crowns made out of this but we may not be that creative tomorrow. The other items I thought would be fun would be some Oreo cookies on sticks dipped in white chocolate chips for wands with the number 4 on them. We'll see about this also tomorrow. :-)
Games - Now that Alexys is 4 and attending other parties, we are experiencing games and more organized fun. Speaking of which when we have b'day parties, we tend to have around 25-30 adults and 13-18 children. Needless to say, one would say this is chaos because there is never much organization, but somehow it always goes great?! I have had compliments of how well it does go from some parents also. Alright so this year, I am thinking some organization maybe necessary since the kids are getting bigger. My first thought is a pinata which they sell at Target for $20, princess castle. However, surely I can make one right with items I have around the house? It won't be a princess castle but lets see if we can make it happen. Stay tuned....
Next item I am thinking pin the crown on the princess? I think I can come up with something tomorrow to go along this route.
Anyone else have any ideas on games?
Alright, I am going shopping in my basement to see what I have in stock for b'day decorations and paper goods.
Tomorrow's agenda, Big Brothers Big Sisters Santa Breakfast, Olathe/Overland Park, Friends Ornament exchange x-mas party, home to decorate and prep for Alexys b'day, and later in the night an Adult friends b'day celebration. Busy day my family and friends, that is how we roll.....hope you enjoyed this post.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Monday, September 20, 2010
Kansas City Zoo
Alexys, Shiloh and mommy visited the Kansas City Zoo this last Saturday, September 18th, 2010. It was a little hotter and more sun then what the weatherman had predicted but it was still a great day. We visited the Polar Bear Passage first to see the newest addition to the zoo being fed his fish. This was a treat to Alexys watching Nikita jump in the water, stand and sit for her breakfast. The second biggest thing was riding the train for Alexys. Shiloh enjoyed the animals it seemed as she told most of them "hi" and waved to them. Lots of smiles this day and some special time for us. This is something I have been wanting to do with Alexys for about the last year and a half. I will post some pictures tonight for some of you too enjoy. :-)
Monday, August 30, 2010
Finally!!!
The Epp family is back to projects on our home, only it is a new home. We moved in May 3, 2010, 3 blocks north, it sounds small but regardless of the distance, moving is still a BIG job. Duane recently has regraded the yard and preparing to plant new grass of his liking. A few projects inside have been completed and preparing for our big project this winter, Bathroom remodels. I can't wait to have a bathtub again some day! The girls are enjoying their new space and roam of the house. Shiloh Juleyann turned 1 in July, we had what I thought was a small party but the final count was 30 adults, 17 children. However it was pulled off and didn't feel crowded so the house has passed the test on hosting parties and family get togethers. Alexys Grace is 2 and 1/2, running strong, daddy's girl, loves to be outside, and did I mention she is a daddy's girl. Duane took the girls to the lake this last weekend while I enjoyed some friends, shopping, and relaxation in Branson MO. GREAT weekend, so looking forward to doing it again. We'll try to post some pictures soon and get back in the habit of posting, I truly appreciate my cousins and their post so I better keep up.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
SOLD, Nevermind!
Well, we had a contract on the home and were to be moving this Thursday but unfortunately the people backed out last week. So, fortunately there was another interested party who submitted an offer Sunday evening. We countered and are waiting to hear back from them. They did have an appraisal done on the property they are selling and the contract is also contingent upon that. So, we are just waiting today. It is all in the lord's hands and I believe he will provide us with what we need. :-)
Monday, February 22, 2010
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Look Out!!
I will try adding a post tonight along with new pictures. It has been put off and way too long. A quick update until tonight....
Shiloh: 2 month appointment was 9lb 13oz and doing very well. A strong little girl holding her head up for long periods now and very alert. Really checking stuff out and watching her surroundings. In the last two days she has been fighting a little cold, but other than that doing super.
Alexys: Almost 2 years old!!! My sweetheart who is becoming clearer to understand every week now. Only thing is the binky has become a bad habit that we are going to have to buckle down and start breaking her of after our trip to Florida in a couple weeks. Alexys favorite things to do right now are; play outside, jump, dance (we love watching Glee together and dance to the music), and most of all her wood puzzles.
Duane: Keeping busy at work and working in a Price Chopper right now in Kansas City doing a remodel. Getting ready to finish our basement by adding the fourth bedroom and play room for the girls or family room. Also, hunting season has begun, so he is trying to fit in some time to play in the woods and look for his next trophy or at least some meat for eating. The trials bike that he enjoys riding with his Dad and best friend Steve gets a little time in but now that is hunting season may be put up till Spring now.
Laura: Back to work and adjusting to our new routine of two children, work, and trying to be involved in the community as much as time allows. Pretty much just Cops for Tots right now and our auction is October 25th, 2009 if you don't have any plans you should check it out. It will be on the local cable channel live that day or you can come to the production at the High School to bid. This will be my fourth year helping and second year on the board. Although my help the last year has been minimal due to the babies.
Our Family:
Preparing for my Aunt Carols visit this weekend and our trip to the Sugar Mound Arts and Crafts Festival in Mound City KS. Our close family friend JJ Isenhower will be there with his creations Sticks & Stones, so if you go check him out and tell him your friend or family of ours. He just made the girls bunk beds for Christmas/Alexys Birthday, he'll have them on display. It started out as a bed for Alexys 2nd birthday but when Shiloh was born it turned into bunk beds for a later day when I'll have them share a room. The beds can be seperated or left together. They are AWESOME, Duane is a little jealous and envious of them. Saturday evening we are going to my friends parents house for a "just for fun" party where the guys will play croquet and the girls can visit. Steve & Dee hosted this party last year at their house around the fourth of July and we had a great time so we're looking forward to it.
The following weekend I'm trying to get my friend Bailee to come over and hang out with me, it has been a year now.
Next weekend we have Duane's best friends Steve & Char Holtgravers FANTASTIC Halloween Party and the COPS FOR TOTS auction. This two things are always the weekend before Halloween and an amazing time.
October 28th we are Florida bound for my brother Tony Hodgson's retirement from the Air Force, 20 years of serving our great country. Thanks for your committment and dedication Tony! We love you and can't wait to see you!
Shiloh: 2 month appointment was 9lb 13oz and doing very well. A strong little girl holding her head up for long periods now and very alert. Really checking stuff out and watching her surroundings. In the last two days she has been fighting a little cold, but other than that doing super.
Alexys: Almost 2 years old!!! My sweetheart who is becoming clearer to understand every week now. Only thing is the binky has become a bad habit that we are going to have to buckle down and start breaking her of after our trip to Florida in a couple weeks. Alexys favorite things to do right now are; play outside, jump, dance (we love watching Glee together and dance to the music), and most of all her wood puzzles.
Duane: Keeping busy at work and working in a Price Chopper right now in Kansas City doing a remodel. Getting ready to finish our basement by adding the fourth bedroom and play room for the girls or family room. Also, hunting season has begun, so he is trying to fit in some time to play in the woods and look for his next trophy or at least some meat for eating. The trials bike that he enjoys riding with his Dad and best friend Steve gets a little time in but now that is hunting season may be put up till Spring now.
Laura: Back to work and adjusting to our new routine of two children, work, and trying to be involved in the community as much as time allows. Pretty much just Cops for Tots right now and our auction is October 25th, 2009 if you don't have any plans you should check it out. It will be on the local cable channel live that day or you can come to the production at the High School to bid. This will be my fourth year helping and second year on the board. Although my help the last year has been minimal due to the babies.
Our Family:
Preparing for my Aunt Carols visit this weekend and our trip to the Sugar Mound Arts and Crafts Festival in Mound City KS. Our close family friend JJ Isenhower will be there with his creations Sticks & Stones, so if you go check him out and tell him your friend or family of ours. He just made the girls bunk beds for Christmas/Alexys Birthday, he'll have them on display. It started out as a bed for Alexys 2nd birthday but when Shiloh was born it turned into bunk beds for a later day when I'll have them share a room. The beds can be seperated or left together. They are AWESOME, Duane is a little jealous and envious of them. Saturday evening we are going to my friends parents house for a "just for fun" party where the guys will play croquet and the girls can visit. Steve & Dee hosted this party last year at their house around the fourth of July and we had a great time so we're looking forward to it.
The following weekend I'm trying to get my friend Bailee to come over and hang out with me, it has been a year now.
Next weekend we have Duane's best friends Steve & Char Holtgravers FANTASTIC Halloween Party and the COPS FOR TOTS auction. This two things are always the weekend before Halloween and an amazing time.
October 28th we are Florida bound for my brother Tony Hodgson's retirement from the Air Force, 20 years of serving our great country. Thanks for your committment and dedication Tony! We love you and can't wait to see you!
Monday, September 7, 2009
It has been a few days!!!!
Time for a new post for sure, let's see where should I begin.....Shiloh
1 Month Check-Up this last month on August 23, 2009
Whoohoo...we are growing and bigger than sister Alexys was
8 lb 13.5oz 50% tile
21.5 inches long 75% tile
Alexys is doing well and on the verge of being easier to understand. She is speaking sentences and becoming clearer in her speech every day, ecspecially in the last week. Still a very proud big sister trying to help with what she can and excited to show her baby sister off.
Cody is now acknowledging Shiloh's existence. He had been ignoring her and not going near her as if she didn't exist. This last week he has started cuddling with her and checking her out. Cody and Alexys enjoy playing, chasing each other during the day but by night time he is ready for Alexys to go to bed and leave him alone. :-)
Duane has been working and we are thankful for that.
Laura is returning to work a week from today. Daycare is on vacation this week so it is just the girls and her at home to play and enjoy our last week of just us. Talking about going to Grandma and Grandpa Hodgson's for a couple nights maybe. We'll see how our week goes.
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