Dennie Kids: March 20, 2009

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• A lazy morning around the house
• Shopping with Mom at Target-she got lots of bargains and she has decided that she is addicted to coupons!
• Driving to meet Dad for lunch-Anderson suggested "games" so Dad took us to American Pie
• Reagan and Anderson riding bikes in the kitchen until nap time
• Everyone waking up for supper-Graham ate all of his mac and cheese meal-even though he gagged on each bite he had for lunch!
• Watching Busytown at the Arts Center-it was just like a book that Mom had while she was a little girl. Reagan sat still the whole time, Anderson made it 40 minutes before getting up and Graham bounced and sang along the whole time!
• Home to bed!
  

Dennie Kids: March 19, 2009

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• Another school day and a rough morning for Reagan-she didn't want to go but forgot all about that once she had her peanut butter and jelly sandwich and milk
• Anderson coloring in his class today and Reagan making "two triangles"
• Picking Graham up from Nonna and Pops and everyone getting to play a little bit there before heading home
• Graham eating an early supper and everyone playing until Dad came home
• Writing words and painting our letter W
• Leftovers for supper and then watching "Small World" on Mom's computer-Anderson loves to sing Small World and talk about the ride. He told me that the Noah's ark he was playing with was not Noah's but the Small World boat
• Hanging out at Grannymom and Grandpa's house for a little bit this evening before bedtime
• Mom thought that Graham was waving a few days ago but today she is sure that she is waving-he waved bye to Nonna and Pops tonight
  

Dennie Kids: March 18, 2009

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• Anderson waking up first this morning followed by Reagan and then everyone waking Graham up
• Spending the morning at Nonna's house while Mom went to work for a bit
• Eating lunch with Pops-Reagan and Anderson like fish sticks
• Graham finishing his nap while Reagan and Anderson played outside until time to go home
• More naps at our house but first Reagan and Anderson played in the kitchen sink until Mom's floor and their clothes were soaked-Graham just watched as they laughed and squealed the whole time
• Waiting on Dad to come home outside before running a few errands and eating hamburgers for supper
• Baths for everyone and then taking a few pictures before bedtime
  

Dennie Kids: March 17, 2009

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• Mom and Dad having to wake everyone up this morning and then rush everyone off to school
• A good day at school by everyone-Anderson hugged his teacher when he left and Reagan was proud of the shamrock she made
• Graham spending the day with Grannymom, Grandpa, Josh and Zach-he even went to the zoo and fed the otters-with his rattle!
• More rabbit hunting with Josh and Zach-and they found him for a few seconds before he ran off
• Reagan and Anderson helping Mom decorate St. Patrick's Day cookies. Reagan loved to use the sprinkles and they used all of Mom's sprinkles!
• Supper at Playtime Pizza with Josh and Zach-Graham enjoyed the ice cream, Reagan liked playing the games and Anderson just ran from game to game
• Getting home late and bouncing their new bouncy balls in the kitchen before bedtime
  

Dennie Kids: March 16, 2009

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• A restful night and a late morning-what could be better?
• Reagan and Anderson going with Grannymom, Josh and Zach to play at Rock Creek-Josh said that Anderson was very loud while they were playing there and Reagan said she couldn't find Grannymom one time and was scared
• Graham helping Mom fold the clothes and he took a few naps while Reagan and Anderson were gone
• A quick bite of lunch and then playing with Josh and Zach all afternoon long
• Everyone played dominoes, sequence, played outside and the highlight of the afternoon was searching for the rabbit that lives under our deck-they used flashlights and broomsticks to try to find him (it was quite entertaining for Mom who laughed almost until she cried at four kids shining flashlights and hollering at "Skipper")
• A very short afternoon rest for Reagan and Anderson-it started at 4:50 and ended when Mom got them up to leave again
• Eating supper at Jacob's house-Anderson asked if he could go upstairs and Jacob's house and then said that he would not make a mess there-but we did anyway
• Getting home late but reading our St. Patrick's Day book, "The Night Before St. Patrick's Day, before bedtime
  

Dennie Kids: March 15, 2009

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• Everyone waking up for church after 8:15 this morning-we had to hurry but Graham was able to have some cereal before we left
• Anderson telling his teacher that he was going to eat lunch at Grannymom's house, Josh and Zach were there, Dad threw the ball on Grannymom's roof and he was going to have juice and a banana at Grannymom's house-he is quite the talker!
• Graham not having a bottle during church-he has gone from getting 2 at church to not having any-he isn't a baby anymore!
• Lunch with Josh, Zach, Lilly and Cash-it was quite loud! The kids enjoyed playing together and Anderson is excited about Josh and Zach coming to our house tomorrow
• Afternoon naps while Mom ran a few errands and used some more coupons (see pictures of her savings)
• Supper with Laryn and Sara Ashley at Genghis Grill-it was delicious. The kids even stood in line with Mom for quite a long time while she made her bowl. They enjoyed seeing the men cook our food
• Coming home to ride bikes for a few minutes and read a book before bedtime
  

March 14, 2009

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We all slept well last night, we always do in hotel rooms. Anderson insisted on his milk this morning. (Mom had brought some but he drank it all last night) So him and Mom had to go downstairs to grab a few cups of milk very early this morning. Mom was not a pretty sight and was still squinting in the elevator while trying to make small talk with strangers. Soon, we were all up and at breakfast with our pajamas on. Next on the agenda, was back to the swimming pool. The water seemed a little cooler this morning but the kids still enjoyed it. Graham would just kick his legs and grin. After showers for everyone, it was nearly check out time and we had to scramble to get out of the hotel (we have never stayed in a hotel until check out time). We then parked and walked to a popcorn shop for a little bit of caramel corn before heading to bathhouse row. We toured the Fordyce bath house which is part of the Hot Springs National Park. Reagan was a little freaked out inside and kept asking us if we knew the way out and she could not understand why there were so many bath tubs. After the bath house, we all put our hand in the hot springs-which were pretty hot. We decided to have lunch at the English Muffin but after finding it, it was closed until supper so we opted for Rod's Pizza Cellar. The kids loved watching the train circle the restaurant. Afterwards, our short little vacation had to come to an end which didn't please Reagan or Anderson. We were back in Little Rock around 6 and Anderson was still asking about the airplane.