Playing Bob the builder

I love these classic kids cartoons like Bob the builder.  Not only are they on Netflix, but we already have the toys stored away in the attic!  Love hand me downs!!

The Harlem Globetrotters

For Cub Scouts, they had a "go see it" at the Harlem Globetrotters game.  Eric said he voted for the hockey game, so he wasn't going.  I was thrilled to get to go to the Globetrotters!  Growing up in Indiana, everyone LOVES basketball!!

My date and I at the game

 

Jacob, Too Tall, and Jeffrey

This was my favorite player, Tiny.  Tiny is the world's largest (in the Guinness book!) professional basketball player at 7 ft 8 in.  He grew up in England and mainly played soccer.  He grew a foot between the ages of 16 and 17.  His dad is 6 ft 8 in.  His mom is only 5 ft 5 in.

But Mama, I like your shoes

I tried to catch a side shot, but he was too quick!  He was walking around the house wearing my high heeled shoes.  I think he liked the noise they made when he walked.  It was too cute! 

Josh dancing all his cares away!

New Years Day Celebrating

We brought in the New Year by Celebrating at Incredible Pizza.  It's kinda like a Chuckie Cheese on steriods!  I was impressed by this crane machine.  It was HUGE!

I made Jacob stand by it to see the enormity of it!  With my dad in the crane machine business, these things catch my eye.

Look at the size of that claw!!!

We did do other things than look at the crane.  Josh loved all the rides.  Jacob got to play laser tag for the first time.  We had a blast.  Going when they first opened was a great plan.  It wasn't very busy!!

Joshy

I was trying to take some pics of some of Josh's toys he NEVER plays with to list on craigslist and ebay......then he decides to play with them!  I guess we're keeping the giraffe a little while longer!

Josh LOVES his Cookie!  Cookie is the Fur Real Doggie that he got for Christmas.  Here he is riding her!  When he's mad or frustrated, I've seen him spank her too!  Finally something he gets to CONTROL and take care of!

New Year's eve partying

We celebrated New Years Eve with our classic 7 layer dip!  Josh has decided that anything you dip, is delicious!

This boy likes his food HOT, those are jalepenos he's enjoying!

Josh also decided that he likes jalepenos.  Anything that Daddy and Jacob like, so will he!
(like his blue camo with brown camo?  Has to be a daddy dressed day!)

DAC irun New Year's Eve 10K

I was glad to do a race in Collierville.  Eric stayed home with the boys.  I was kinda nervous about whether or not I could make it 10 kilometers, or 6.2 miles!  As I pulled into the park that the race was at, they were already closing part of the streets.

This is my wonderul self portrait before the race!  Nervous as all get out!

My lesson I learned, "If you know the route, don't follow the pack."  I don't know if it was the runner in the lead, or the volunteer pointing us in the wrong direction, but we ended up getting off course and the 6.2 mile race ended up 7.5 miles!  Yes, I was able to run the WHOLE thing!  I made it in 1:19:46.  I think I can do that half now! 

A day at the Children's Museum

I think y'all who follow me, understand, I hate to stay home for too long!  Always have and probably always will!  So, during Christmas break I took the boys to the Children's museum.  I've actually learned to like it.  I've learned to stop my expectations that the kids will play with the "stuff" like they are supposed to and just follow them and watch them.  We had so much fun!  I didn't even look at my watch until the end because I was getting hungry!  Honest!!

Josh had fun "driving" all the cars

Buddy teaching the boys about the engine.

Josh, driving again!

Jacob and I loved this exhibit.  They had diagrams for making paper airplanes, then they had this machine that would launch your airplane.  I don't remember which plane was better, but we sure laughed!

Then there was the television studio.  Jacob was surfing to the Beatles song.  Behind me was a big screen that showed the background with us on it.  Above Jacob was a fan that was blowing mimicking the ocean breezes.

He tried some rock n roll too!

Peek a boo Josh!



Driving....AGAIN!  This time the fire truck



Jacob has always loved the grocery store here.  Josh loved it too.  He picked out lobster, cheese, and fruit.  I think I may like that meal!

Love the action shot of him dropping the ice cream.  Guess he didn't want that!

The boys played for awhile inthe river tryig to catch some fish!  They did good, but we threw them back in.  =D

Only in Memphis with the world headquarters of Fed Ex would they have this exhibit.  You get to throw packages on a belt for them to load up in the airplane.

Jacob and Josh (and Buddy) loaded up all their packages.

Then they come out of the back of the airplane again!

This has always been Jacob's favorite, flying the airplane.

Click here for last year's visit.
Click here for Josh's first visit.

Gliding on ice

Eric joined us for our day on the ice.  It's a good thing too!  Josh wanted no part of the ice.  He freaked out when we were out on it.  So his stint out there didn't last long!  But Eric and I swapped back and forth skating with Jacob.

Jacob loved it!  He did SO MUCH better than last year.  I guess all the roller skating he's done lately has helped him!

These are the fun times during his Christmas break from school that I hope he remembers!

Click here for last year's ice skating.  Jacob's first time!

The Christmas Card (and the letter that wasn't)

Above: is the Christmas card that we sent out this year.  It was due time for another family photo.  We hadn't had one taken since Josh was 5 months old.  He did great for these pics!  I thought they turned out cute! 

Below:  The Christmas letter I wrote, but Eric and I just coudln't agree on everything for me to send it!  LOL, so instead I'll post it on my blog for all to see!  =D

Twas the night before Christmas and

choo choos were on the TV with Josh's eyes watching.
The beyblades were a spinnin' with Jacob' ripping.
The stockings were spread all over the house,
in hopes that St. Nicholas might come to clean.


The children were being corraled toward their bed
with threats of Santa's arrival in their head.
Mama was preparing for her morning run and
Daddy was out in the garage tinkering with engines again.


When out on the lawn rose such a clatter,
The dogs were all barking and causing a scene.
The neighbors came out on their lawns to see,
what those Kavicky's were up to this time.


When out of the corner of my eye I saw,
Jacob come running with his DS to take some pictures.
While Josh stood there saying "Uh oh Mama",
And what do I see, but a speck in the sky.


Then in a sec it landed in the back of the truck,
superman, shooting comet, or mighty mouse,no?
It was the jolly St. Nicholas landing in the big truck.
He exclaimed a leak in the sleigh and asked for a mechanic.


Out came Eric to save the day or Christmas for that matter.
The dogs were a sniffing , and Josh was running wild,
Jacob was racing the elves and Mom was trying to find
hot cocoa, cookies, or anything in that kitchen.


Then in a matter of time Eric had that old sleigh working
Santa was glad to have his sleigh, and not the army truck that night.
Josh had all of Santa's presents spread all over the yard.
Jacob was teaching the elves how to play soccer
and whispering good bye to his elf, named Nick.


Finally Santa, the elves, and the reindeer were ready
to conquer their night and in a hurry.
For those Kavickys were fun but crazy.
As they rode off Santa hollared, "Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!"




We're thankful especially at this time of year for all of Christ's blessings to allow us to enjoy even the make believe side of Christmas with Santa and the Elves.


Love, The Kavickys
Eric, Kristi, Jacob, and Josh


Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. Ephesians 1:3

Look at those precious faces!  Who would think that either one of them could cause any sort of trouble?

Josh- my curious, pushing the limits, loves to read books and play with trains, loves the outdoors 22 month old!

Jacob- my wanting to please, rule following, loves his friends and family, loyal sweet 7 year old!

Click here for last years Christmas card.