Wednesday, November 25, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOSEPH!!

Today Joseph turned 6 years old. He wanted a race car themed party.

Here is his cake with the track shaped into a 6.

A closer look at the flag.

He had a few friends to help him celebrate.

Doyle did some magic tricks for the kids.

Opening gifts.

Our gift to him was a Mocha pup Webkinz.

His party guests and siblings.

Playing red light-green light.

Coloring race cars pictures

Another race car game.

Everyone seemed to have a good time. I know Joseph enjoyed himself-I love my little guy. I can't believe he is growing up so quickly.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Redecorating Projects

About a month ago, we decided to redecorate the kids' bedrooms to get ready for our new addition. You would think that everyone would be crowded with another child coming, but the opposite is actually true. We are utilizing space that we did not use on a regular basis. The first room to go was our guest room. We are using this room for Joseph and the baby. I used the cowboy theme that we were previously using and adapted it for them. When my step-dad comes, he is going to put a door that leads directly into our bedroom. This room has a big closet,as most of the rooms do, so I took advantage of that.

This is baby Micah's bed.

This is Joseph's bed.

The wall above Joseph's bed.

One of the dressers that matches the theme.

This room used to be pink and white with pretty teacups sitting around. We took the piano and put it in the living room. The room got a major overhaul. Doyle painted it a light blue. I bought navy curtains and black curtain rods. I wanted it to be user friendly so I did not put pictures on the wall, but used sports decals. We even put a small basketball hoop since the ceiling is high on one side.

I painted his dresser drawers red and left a long low table in the room so he could build legos and leave them in one place while he was working on a project.

This is the storage unit that keeps a lot of things organized.

We took the boys room and made it into Lydia's room. I bought 2 comforters and used one of them to cut up for curtains, pillows, baby doll blankets and anything else I decided.

I painted the dresser drawers white and brown with aqua pulls. I love changing dressers with paint.

Here is the other side of the room where her desk and other stuff is.

Julianna now has the tropical theme we took from the guest room. She loves it! It is done it coral, lime green, and aqua.

Her rug.

The dressers in her room colors. I love the idea that paint can be electronically matched with a computer. I used that a lot- I just take in a piece of material and they make the paint the exact color.

I did not plan on changing the small bathroom by the girls' room, but why not-since I am on a roll. This used to be done in birdhouses-not anymore. I like the theme that I could use with my current paint and decided to do this room too. These are four picture frames I had bought some time ago and wasn't sure what to do with. I had the pictures printed in sephia.

My man and me!

The wall decorations.

The view of the complete bathroom.

The border.

The great thing about all of this is that we did not have to buy any new furniture. I bought a dresser from Goodwill to put in my master bath to put sheets and stuff in. We simply moved things, repainted, organized, and got rid of unused stuff. It was done on a budget and I feel very good about it. Now, I have to prepare for a yard sale this Saturday. The stuff is together-I just have to price. Thank God for a husband that will do most of the work. These projects have worn me out, so I am trying to be good and take it easy a bit!

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Beach Fun

We decided to go to the beach last Tuesday night so the kids could play in the water. We live 1 mile from the ocean, but do not go very often. The following 2 pictures are of the water spouts off shore. The surfers got out of the water, watched them, and got back in. Being from Indiana, I thought they looked like tornados. No one seemed alarmed, so I just took pictures and videoed the action. After I got home, I did some research on computer and found out that the difference between a water spout and a tornado is that a tornado is over land and a water spout is over water. That made me feel so much better! I am glad they decided to play in the ocean and not visit us on land.

Another picture of the "harmless" water spout. It was prety neat to see them touch down and watch the water spray up.

The kids getting all wet and sandy.

Samuel really enjoyed trying his new skim board.

Monday, August 17, 2009

Back to School!

The kids started back to school today! This year they all four loaded up their backpacks and began the new year.

Julianna-7th, Samuel-5th, Lydia-3rd, and Joseph-K

Joseph has a cute smile, but you have to catch him. When you ask him to smile-this is what you get.

Here he goes!

Lydia is a little overloaded-the first day they have to take several things that stay at school.

So, I am home alone! I think it would have hit me harder if I was not pregnant. I am going to make good use of my time getting ready for our new baby to come in February.

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Intermediate Summer Band Camp

(Doyle Bozone posting) We had a great time together at Intermediate Band Camp. Although this is the 10th year anniversary of having band camps, no 2 band camps are the same. Not only are the activities different, but also the students, personalities, playing abilities, and so much more make each camp a memorable experience. I love and appreciate each band camp student and pray and trust God will help him/her to become a great musician to be used for His honor and glory.

Enjoy some pictures of the camp's activities.



















Sunday, June 21, 2009

Advanced Band Camp Photos

Enjoy the following pictures from the Advanced Summer Band Camp which finished Friday, June 19th. Pictures were taken during Wacky Day, Water Day, Concert Day, and other candid shots. I, Doyle Bozone, had a wonderful time working with such a great group of young people.