The Brenay Family

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Fall Break

Fall Break comes to a close and I will be happy on Monday! We had a good week, but the kids are definitely ready to go back to school and I am ready for them to go back as well! :) On Monday we went to Freestone Park and rode the train and the other small rides they have there. I found a buy one get one free wristband coupon online so it was a good price for the kids to ride as much as they wanted. I was worried it would be crowded, but there were only a few families there and the kids never had to wait long to ride what they wanted to. The Ferris wheel was their favorite. I think they rode it 3 times! We packed a lunch and had a fun morning!

It was too bright. They weren't happy I was trying to take their picture in the sun!

After the park we went to a Halloween store to look for costumes and they had this there.

Tuesday we went to the library. It was the first time I had taken them there ( I know I'm a bad mom). They checked out a lot of movies and books. I think they really liked it and are anxious to go back. I love that you can check out movies! But a lot of them are so scratched we couldn't even watch them. But the books kept Emma on top of her reading over the break.
Wednesday I got sick. Just a little cold but it was a miserable couple days. I'm glad it's gone! I'm glad we had a fun Fall Break but, hooray for Monday!! :)

Dolly Steamboat

A few months ago I bought tickets for our family to go on the Dolly Steamboat on Canyon Lake. I bought them on Groupon (which if you haven't yet, check it out!). I booked it for the last possible Saturday I could before it expired hoping it wouldn't be too hot. Well, even on October 2nd we were pushing 100 degree weather. But the kids still had a lot of fun despite the heat. The boat ride was about 1 1/2 hours and the captain pointed out interesting things along the way. We saw caves, rock formations (including Jon's favorite J.S. Bach) and eagles. The kids went to the front of the boat and talked with the captain and saw the big paddle in the back of the boat. It was a fun outing!

Constitution Festival

September 17th Gilbert celebrated Constitution Day with a festival and fireworks. Emma heard about it at school and insisted that we go. It was fun for the kids. Emma enjoyed collecting trading cards from people like Betsy Ross and Martha Washington. She has learned about them in school and thought it was really cool that she could get cards from them! :) There was also a replica of The Washington Monument which the kids were really into since dad would be going to the real one the following week. And they love the movie Night at the Museum 2! Emma and Derrick also had the chance to jump in a bounce house and sit in a drag racing car. The fireworks were a pretty good show and we were glad we took the kids and that my parents went with us.

Jon's trip to D.C.

The last week of September Jon and his dad went to Washington D.C. Jon had to go for work so we decided it would be fun for him to go a few days early and take his dad so they could have a nice trip together. They had a lot of fun and saw all the sites to see. It was a long week for me at home, but I am glad they were able to do this together. I love them both and I know it meant a lot to them!

Monday, October 04, 2010

Derrick's 1st Day of Preschool!

My baby started preschool the first week of September. I can't believe it! I thought for sure he would cry when I dropped him off, but instead it was me crying after I dropped him off! Derrick just waved his big goofy wave and yelled, "Bye mom"! Despite the tears, I am enjoying having 2 hours a day 3 days week to myself. It has been really nice! Derrick is doing great in school. He loves it! I am trying to get him to make more friends. He is not very social, so hopefully that will come with time. He tells me that is is now playing with all of his friends at school, so I hope it continues that way. I never had to worry about that with Emma. She can make friends easily. I guess maybe it's just different for boys. But, his teacher says he's doing good. I'm glad he has the opportunity to go.

Emma's 6 year old Pictures!

Here are some of my favorites from the wonderful and talented Melissa Jackson! I absolutely love these! Emma is growing up so fast! But she will always be our little princess!!

More Birthday Visits

Emma's birthday extended over about a week with visits from family bringing her presents! I don't think she minded! Grandma and Grandpa Trafzer brought Emma several activity and coloring books and they gave her a very special collectible Cinderella Barbie. Emma knows this is not one to play with. It has a special home on a shelf in her room. She also had a visit from Uncle Ronnie and (soon to be) Aunt Sarah. They brought her art supplies. Her very own markers, sketch pad and a couple books that teach her how to draw. She loves them!! Grandpa Brenay also gave Emma a special present. When the kids were up at Grandpa's over the summer Emma loved a Pink Panther costume that Grandpa had. He had used it for a school function at one time. She thought it was so silly and fun so Grandpa and Uncle Sean had someone size it down to Emma's size and gave it to her. She was so excited and dresses up in it all the time! Thanks to everyone who made Emma's birthday special!