Monday, December 31, 2018

And the 2018 survey says....

Kyle
  1. What has been your favorite moment as an 11 year old? Going to the Thunder game in the suites with my best friend
  2. What was your favorite activity this year? Fair Hills
  3. What was your favorite family event this year? The Colvin's wedding. I had a lot of fun. Or the Reunion at the lake.
  4. Can you tell me a bit about your birthday party from this past year? I had a lot of fun. ( don't remember much)
  5. What did you like about it? All my friends came, and we played 4v4 basketball.
  6. What would you like to do differently next year? I want to volunteer at the Humane society and help all the animals get homes.
  7. What was your favorite story book? Michael Vey. You guys might not have read it, but its amazing.
  8. Is there a character from one of the books you (we) read that you still think about sometimes? Not from the top of my head, no.
  9. What qualities about this character do you admire? I don't have one.
  10. What is something that worries you? Doing bad in school, ( which thankfully has not happened) and disappointing my parents, and doing bad at sports.
  11. Who inspires you? Why do you think that is? Russell Westbrook. He is the godfather of all basketball, and is a good human being. And the DJ Marshmello. His music is great.
  12. What was your favorite movie? Remember the Titans.
  13. What was your least favorite movie? The 45 minute 2year old films we rent from the library :(
  14. What is currently your favorite food? sausage and pizza
  15. What about a least favorite food? ZUCCINI! It makes me barf.
  16. What food might you want to try in the next year? The Morrison café.
  17. If you could only eat one thing for a whole week, what would you choose? Apples, because they are healthy, and give you a lot of energy.
  18. What is your favorite restaurant? What do you like to eat there? Chick-Fil-A. I like the spicy chicken sandwich.
  19. What games do you like to play? Well, board games I prefer Monopoly, and Video game I like National Hockey League 17 and Fortnite.
  20. What is your favorite thing to do with mom/dad/…? Play 1v1 basketball; and just hang with 'em
  21. Which toys do you like to play with? My basketball goal.
  22. Who is/are your best friend(s)? Mez, Cale, Sam, Caden, Bryson and Jagger
  23. What is your favorite memory from summer break? Fair Hills
  24. Tell me something about this year that you never want to forget. All the Holidays our family spends together
  25. Is there something you would like to do, or a place you would like to go in the next year? Can you tell me more about that? I want to as I said Volunteer at the Humane society, and pay more attention to Family, and church
  26. Color: purple and orange
  27. Song: Happier by Marshmello and Bastille
  28. Annoying habit others think I have: blasting my trumpet
  29. Favorite quality I have is... I try to make a good first impression and I am athletic.
  30. I think school is... I think I can speak for most kids,...boring as heck.
Reid
  1. What has been your favorite moment as a 7 year old?  my birthday at Frontier City and Christmas
  2. What was your favorite activity this year?  going to Sherman E. Smith
  3. What was your favorite family event this year?  going to Fair Hills
  4. Can you tell me a bit about your birthday party from this past year?  we had a joint birthday party with Reece and had a kickball tournament at Babcock
  5. What did you like about the year?  it was fun. I like playing in the yard. 
  6. What was your favorite story book?  I Survived books and Trouble According to Humphrey
  7. What is something that worries you? that school is coming again soon
  8. What was your favorite movie?  Sing, Incredibles II, Solo: A Star Wars Story
  9. What was your least favorite movie? Wreck It Ralph II
  10. What is currently your favorite food?  Spicy chicken sandwich from Chickfila, bacon, granola bars, and pancakes and waffles, and apples, and hot dogs
  11. What about a least favorite food?  strawberries (new to this Mom typing this)
  12. If you could only eat one thing for a whole week, what would you choose? waffles or pancakes, and bacon, AND eggs.  :) 
  13. What is your favorite restaurant? What do you like to eat there? I-70 Diner and Chipotle
  14. What games do you like to play? football, baseball (favorite) and basketball, and Trouble and Sorry
  15. What is your favorite thing to do with mom/dad/…? play hot wheels, read at bedtime, go to Braums for ice cream, go bowling, and go to Sherman E. Smith
  16. Which toys do you like to play with? my stuffed animals (Flash, Ty Dog, James the new turkey)
  17. Who is/are your best friend(s)? Cooper, Reece, Tate, John, Breck, Baylor, Berklee, Tate, Isaac, Ethan
  18. What is your favorite memory from summer break?  swimming at the pool and going to Fair Hills
  19. Is there something you would like to do, or a place you would like to go in the next year? Can you tell me more about that? the beach!
  20. Color: orange and black and white
  21. Song: Don't Stop Believing and Happier
  22. Annoying habit others think I have: play outside and bring in the grass and dirt.  Yell "train track" and "flat tire" driving in town
  23. Favorite quality I have is... my imagination is big!
  24. I think school is...boring except for Mrs. Fox because she is fun!
Grant
  1. What has been your favorite moment as a 13 year old? AF Baseball Camp.
  2. What was your favorite activity this year? AF Baseball Camp.
  3. What was your favorite family event this year? Fair Hills.
  4. Can you tell me a bit about your birthday party from this past year? It was a sleepover with a group of guys.
  5. What did you like about it? That it was a sleepover and the social aspect.
  6. What would you like to do differently next year? Maybe less people???
  7. What was your favorite story book? Left Behind Series.
  8. Is there a character from one of the books you (we) read that you still think about sometimes? Michael Vey.
  9. What qualities about this character do you admire? Ya boi's got superpowers.
  10. What is something that worries you? Grades in AP classes.
  11. Who inspires you? Why do you think that is? Dad. He is a good guy who leads his family by example.
  12. What was your favorite movie? Venom.
  13. What was your least favorite movie? Probably all of the (Non- Hallmark) movies mom has shown me. (and here comes the snarky teenager)
  14. What is currently your favorite food? Steak.
  15. What about a least favorite food? Sausage and Soda.
  16. What food might you want to try in the next year? Sushi.
  17. If you could only eat one thing for a whole week, what would you choose? Dad's waffles (with syrup).
  18. What is your favorite restaurant? What do you like to eat there? Chick-fil-a. What is not to like??
  19. What games do you like to play? Rubik Race (No, Mom. I will NOT tell you my strategy)
  20. What is your favorite thing to do with mom/dad/…? Shoot Guns with dad and cuddle with mom
  21. Which toys do you like to play with? Hover boards, Sport balls.
  22. Who is/are your best friend(s)? Gavin and Jace.
  23. What is your favorite memory from summer break? Feeling free w/o school. And sleeping late.
  24. Tell me something about this year that you never want to forget. AF Baseball Camp.
  25. Is there something you would like to do, or a place you would like to go in the next year? Can you tell me more about that? A tour around the US. I want to go places, see things.
  26. Color: Royal Blue
  27. Song: Natural By Imagine Dragons
  28. Annoying habit others think I have: Fortnite
  29. Favorite quality I have is...  Smarts
  30. I think school is... Easy and Important, but dull.

KC, Catey, and Cmas

Jason and I have talked about going to the Kansas City Plaza for years and he planned a surprise trip for me this year! It was the week after the bed bugs, and life was crazy, but we managed a 44 hour getaway.


Hallmark movies have nothing on him!


and that is it for KC pictures!

We did our annual Christmas cookie baking on the 23rd. The Hall crew joined in for the first time!

Even though we have moved, we still love coming by to get a candy cane once a year from our old neighbors' house!

Christmas eve!  Grant woke up in the middle of the night throwing up so he stayed home.  He was missed!
Kyle opened a package of bricks, and after having to wait, he (and Grant) got a hoverboard.




cute, right?!

riding a hoverboard and playing a trumpet. So talented. 

Now employed by the church, I get to help out with the Christmas eve service. Kyle went with me!



Santa came!

Santa left his prints on our carpet again!  Looks like it was from the fireplace ash this year.

Catey was there, snoozing on her pillow...



Walker family Christmas

the crew went to work with me and decorated John's office for his 60th!

We ate at Joes while the college kids are gone!

December 26th, 2018
This was sweet Catey's last day.  She is now resting peacefully after more than 16.5 years with our family.  She was just the best dog for many, many years.

This was one of her last days, in her favorite spot on the big pillow.

A couple of young kids with their new puppy!

We cancelled a ski trip when looking at the forecast and stayed in Stilly to play.  My four boys!
 

Reid and Kyle made the jumbotron 4 times!

Mr. Muscles. In his jersey. Again.

Lets end the year with a picture of a blue tongue sticking out, why not?!  Thanks to the candy cane from New Years Eve!

2018 was a good year for our family! Time goes fast each year and the boys get older so quickly!  Here's to good health, laughter and fun memories in 2019!