December 2005
What a month it has been so far! It has been very busy for all of us.
Hunter - This month Hunter has earned a higher belt in Karate. He worked so hard that he skipped a belt and earned one higher than what he was supposed to get. We are very proud of him. He tested for the gifted program, as requested by his teacher,but we have not heard back yet. He may be starting swimming lessons next month. His dad may sign him up for a class. His grades are wonderful. He is the only boy in our neighborhood until recently. A new family has moved into the neighborhood and they have a little boy 1 year older than Hunter. They are inseperable and have been together almost everyday since he has moved in. Hunter is planning on staying a week with his dad over Christmas break and will be having his first sleep over New Years Eve.
Molly - Molly joined choir last month and has been practicing on a Christmas play every monday since. We were able to see her talent this past Monday night. She was in front at the performance and looked beautiful in her black dress that she did not want to wear. She will be performing in front of the school on the 23rd of this month and she is very excited that her friends will see her sing. Molly's academic performance is spectacular we just have to work on the talking in class. She is doing much better though. She will be having her first sleep over on New Years Eve as well and is very excited. She is asking to join Karate and we are strongly considering it.
Phillip - This little guy has had a busy month. He has said his first words, Mama and Pappa, tried to pull up on everything in sight, eat solid foods and scoot around on the floor. He is trying his best to be like his big brother and sister. He still has his beautiful dark blue eyes and big toothless smile. Yes toothless! He still has not cut his teeth. He is finally in his 6-9 month clothes. He is growing like a weed. He goes to anyone and everyone. He loves brunettes. He is in love with a women on the kids channel that has dark brown hair. He will stop whatever he is doing to look at her and smile. He has been sleeping through the night for a while and wakes up in the morning with a huge smile. He definately takes after his father. I hate mornings! We continue to show him pictures of everyone so that he will always know who you are when you visit!
Bob - My husband has been working a lot lately. He has not been home before 6 in weeks. To bad he does not get overtime. He is very tired. He has passed all of his CPCU tests. He now has his masters in insurance!!! One of the elite at Geico. We are all very proud of him. He now has time to enjoy his family and his TV!!! He has turned into quite a repair man too. As soon as he fixes one thing two more break! He misses everyone and was happy to get a vacation at Thanksgiving to visit my family and can't wait to visit his family next month. He misses everyone terribly.
Tomasina - I am busier than ever. With 3 kids, 2 in school and 1 in diapers, I don't think I have time to breathe. I love it though. I would not have it any other way. I am busier now than I ever was working at Geico. I was able to visit my family at Thanksgiving which was much needed. I missed them something aweful. I can't wait to visit Bob's family. It seems like forever since I have seen them. We were able to take the kids to see the lights at the beach and Phillip was in awe. He loved all the bright lights. Bob is planning on taking me out for my Birthday and I am very excited. I am also very excited about this blog! I am glad the children will have some documentation about their childhood and everyone can stay up to date on the kids, pictures and their activities.
We all love and miss you all!!!!
The VB Hoods