Merry Christmas from the Elmwood Websters

Adeline's Christmas Donation

This winter Adeline decided that she wanted to donate her hair to Locks of Love. After finding out that her Grandpa Webster was going to go through treatments to make him feel better and knowing that his hair would fall out, we talked and she started asking questions. This was her way of helping out kids her age that are going through the same thing as her Grandpa Webster. We couldn't be prouder.

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Monday, December 12 was Daddy's birthday and we celebrated!

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Second Grade - oh my!

So after the first full day of 2nd grade, Adeline lost her homework. I write this not because she lost her homework (which eventually was found just before her and Dad left for school) but that her actions as a result of losing her homework were new to us. Usually, we would hear many whines and complaints of doing it for her and shear caos that its lost. No, we just saw her looking everywhere, even going to the garage knowing that she was out there with it to check. We heard no whining, no complaints. Ahhh, maybe 7 and 2nd grade is THE year. Ok, ok...I'll take it day by day!

Happy Birthday Adeline!

You're now 7 and the time just flies by anymore. A little story for us to remember ....

Yesterday was Saturday (day before your birthday). We were having a garage sale and you were pleading that you were old enough to walk to the library to return books and check-out new ones. The library is a mere 1-1/2 blocks away, crossing 1-side street. Immediately I said no and off you went inside. You came back with a note that said "Trust Me Mommy" and 2-nickels taped to the backside (not sure the significance but anyway..).

I reluctantly said yes.

I walked to the end of the drive with you and watch you walk towards the library and in the distance you turned around just before crossing the street with the biggest grin of proudness on your face. I was proud too - of Adeline and of myself for letting her "go" to the library.

Of course I was counting the minutes for her to come back. And she did come back in about 7 minutes with more books, which she read all of them tonight at bedtime.

Oh how time moves too quickly..

Love -
Mom and Dad

Genna's Baby Shower

Here are some photos of the fun event. We had so much fun! Enjoy!!

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Genna's Baby Shower!

Today is Genna's babay shower! I'm so excited but probably not as excited as she is!! I'll post photos tomorrow when we get back.

Happy 4th!

Another busy weekend for the 4th! We went swimming, to Pumpy's and Grandma Janet's for fishing, a cookout and fireworks and to the property too!

Check out that catch!

Can you see it?!!

My boys...so sweet.

Beach Vacation 2011

This year was the year for the family vacation to the beach. We went over the Memorial Day holiday for 5-days.

A few firsts for the kids - sand, ocean, airplanes!! Garrett enjoyed the airplane and wanted to know when we would "Blast Off"!! Adeline thankfully didn't get sick on the plane (car ride from Sea World was another story).

It was the best vacation thus far! We all loved it!

Hockey or just losing teeth?!!

That is right....Adeline has lost yet another tooth. That is three teeth in 3 weeks. The tooth fairy has her work cut out for her here!!

Is Basketball in Garrett's future???!!!

Watch me dribble Mom!!!! He loves his basketball!

So silly...he wanted me to take his picture and was sure to pose for it too!!

Tumblebus 2011

The annual Tumblebus Show 2011 at the RiverPlex was yesterday in Peoria, IL. By way of background, Tumblebus goes to all the daycare facilities in Peoria and teaches the little kiddos tumbling skills over the course of the year once a week. The cherry on top is the annual show.

Adeline participated during her years at PALs and now so is Garrett. Well, let's just say Garrett did participate though he was more just physically there and received a trophy. You won't believe it but yes, he had stage fright!

Adeline offered some support. :)

His trophy!! He slept with it on the way home.

Happy Mother's Day!

We've had a great weekend and topped off with a super Mother's Day. After church, we traveled into Peoria to go to the Peoria Zoo. It has been a while since we last went and the Africa exhibit is amazing. We then went for mexican food and to Home Depot for flowers for the hanging baskets.

Happy Easter - Part II

Egg shaped (sort of :)) pancakes for breakfast!

Adeline showing off her goodies from the Easter Bunny!

Too cute!!
Ready for church.

Good Friday and Happy Easter

We had a busy day today. The whole family was home for Good Friday. It was a very rainy, soggy day but we made the best of it. We saw Rio in 3D, went shopping and colored eggs!

Happy Easter!

So Sweet!

Just before bedtime last night the kids were quiet, which typically means they are up to something. Not always but usually. I crept upstairs to hear Adeline reading to Garrett in her room. I quickly grabbed the camera and got back in time to click a few photos. They can be so sweet with each other!!

It's a Rite of Passage...right?!

Who doesn't love a Happy Meal. Better yet, Ronald McDonald himself! Last Saturday, I treated the kids to McDonald's after swim lessons and they were surprised to meet Ronald McDonald in person. Garrett wasn't too sure but he came around (sort of). Adeline was great and did a few tricks too.

Oh no..Garrett does it again!

Another trip to the ER and stay in the hospital. This time in Burlington, IA. Garrett had a little too much fun and managed to fall down on the dance floor. No one really saw what happened but symptoms began very similar to those from November and off we went. So he's now had his second concussion since November.

He's doing much better after getting checked out and sleeping it off. He was back at school today.

3 hospital trips in 5 months, not a record I'm looking forward to repeating!

Congratulations Genna and Brad!

Brad and Genna (Floyd) were married last Saturday, February 26, 2011. Everything went very well and very smoothly.


Adeline (flower girl) and Garrett (ring bearer)

What do we do during winter weather?!!

We make tents out of large boxes destined for recycling. They played for hours!!!

Happy New Year - 2011!

Just a quick note to say HAPPY NEW YEAR!

This year, we took extra time off between Christmas and the New Year. With the way the holidays fell, it just worked out. The kiddos spent some great, quality time with Grandma and Papa Webster and Mommy and Daddy headed to Galena. As usual it was odd for it to be so quiet and to sleep in! We enjoyed the few days to reconnect and not surprisingly were ready to see the kids after a few days.

New Years Eve was low key as we like it best.

Happy New Year to you and yours!