Random Picture Time

Just wanted to put up a quick post, because there are a few pictures of the kids that I wanted you to see. We leave for El Salvador today, for a missionary retreat, so I'm sure when we get back, I'll have more to post.


This is a picture of the kids last Sunday morning - they are both getting HUGE! Can't wait 'til you all can see them. I think Elijah is in a growth spurt - yesterday, we went to Burger King for lunch, and he ate 1 1/2 cheeseburgers...already walking in his father's steps! :)
This was space day at school. I didn't have a lot of time to create a "space helmet" so I covered their firefighter hats with foil. Sydney was confused all day - she didn't know if she was an astronaut or a firefighter!
About 2 weeks ago, we sold some stuff in a huge garage sale. While I was there, the people next to me had some little girl clothes that they were selling. This little sailor dress caught my eye - it was only Q10 ($1.25) - I thought it was a good purchase, every little girl needs a sailor dress at least once in her life. This picture was taken with my mom in mind - I knew she would love it.
This is a picture of the kids with their straight "excellent" report cards. Sydney looks hilarious in this picture - that's what happens with a shirt that too long, hair that's not combed and a funny "smile". As you can see, Elijah is just ECSTATIC that he's gotten perfect marks.

Well, we'll post some pictures and probably an album when we get back from El Salvador. Hope that you all have a GREAT day. Looking forward to seeing some of you in a few days! :)

Sydney's Singing Again

Just wanted to add a post, so that you all could check out Sydney's latest performance - singing Apple Red Happiness. It's on the video bar to the left of the screen - obviously click on the picture of Sydney, not the other kids... :)

Just a little bit of daily life

As you all can see, Sydney's been dressing herself lately! About a month ago, we started cutting out afternoon naps for the kids, and instituting 1 hour of afternoon "rest". The rest is more for me, than the kids on my afternoons! Anyway, both of the kids are confined to their bedroom until the alarm clock beeps, and they've found quite a few interesting things to do with their new found "alone time". About a week ago, Sydney came out of the room wearing this wonderful outfit (don't forget to notice the mismatched sandals) - I asked her why she put on 2 swimsuits, and she said it was because she was Jasmine, from Disney's Aladdin. I didn't ask any more. :) This will definitely be a picture she hates when she gets older...
This is just a funny picture of Elijah - we were at a birthday party that was outdoors, and by the time he was done drinking his drink, and collecting dirt on his upper lip, it looked like he had the beginning of a mustache. We laughed so much - I took the picture, so Elijah could see himself. He thought he looked cool. Basketball has become a favorite past-time in our home. You can see that Scott plays pure defense with Elijah - although, when Elijah's shooting, Scott doesn't block him (yet). Elijah's passion for the sport has been sparked because of our avid interest in the NCAA tournament this year, and we are SUPER excited to watch the Jayhawks in the final game tonight. Scott returns from Mexico this evening at 6:30PM, and the game starts at 7:20PM our time - we hope that he makes all of his flight connections and comes in on-time (if not early!), so that we can see the whole thing. Rock Chalk Jayhawk.

Just wanted to take a few minutes to update you all on our "daily" life. We've been praying for Oma and Grandpa Duecker - they've both had heart related surgeries in this past week, and we are so happy to hear that they are both recovering well. We are looking forward to our time in Florida and Indy in May - it's gonna be here in no time!