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On Friday, we had out first snow day of the year. It was so nice to have enough time to make breakfast and spend the day doing things that you didn’t know you would have the time to fit in. … Continue reading →

As we sort, pack, unpack and repack…we are reflecting on the last few weeks we will be living in our home. The kids took a bath upstairs, which is a very special treat for them…a little more difficult for mom … Continue reading →

Merry Christmas!! From holiday concerts, family parties, hunting a tree, to making gingerbread houses, visits from the Tooth Fairy and Santa, and enjoying our time together opening presents and sharing stories from past holidays, we have had a great holiday … Continue reading →

Where does the time go? This Fall we spent some time adjusting to Ellie being in a cast. She broke her ankle while playing outside. She was a real trooper and really did not miss a beat. She also had … Continue reading →

In Kindergarten they celebrated Halloween with a Scarecrow day. Ellie made a great little scarecrow. At Montessori, Parker enjoyed dressing up like a clown for their Big Top celebration. Ellie has also started Daisey Girl Scouts and has enjoyed learning … Continue reading →

We are two very proud parents!! Ellie sang “Puff the Magic Dragon” in the Wellsville American Idol Contest. She placed 2nd out of 36 children. She was the youngest contestant and did such a great job!!! : ) 2009-10-15 18:57“> … Continue reading →

This week was fire prevention week and a celebration of Fall at the LaBenne home. We visited with firemen, played on Belfast’s new playground and made homemade apple sauce for the first time. 2009-10-12 12:21“> 2009-10-12 12:21

Our first week of school was a success. Ellie started Kindergarten and Parker Preschool. Parker’s quote of the week was, “Mom, guess what my Montessori teachers let me do!! They let me wear my school shoes…outside!!!” Ellie said that “they … Continue reading →

Happy 3rd Birthday Parker – Or as Parker says… “I’m phree!” We had a wonderful evening celebrating Parker’s Birthday with friends. I can’t belive how time does fly by!! I love you buddy! 2009-08-21 19:47

What a week we have had… after returning from a week in Texas the storms soon followed. Our neighbor’s tree was hit by lightening taking out power to our neighborhood for about 2 and a half days. We had a … Continue reading →