Sunday, August 2, 2009
Kindergarten!!!!!
9:31 PM | 
Posted by
Rebekah Rose
The night before Kindergarten we made lunch, picked out his clothes and packed his backpack
The camera was charged and was hung by the door
in hopes that Mommy would snap a few more.
We jumped in the car and headed on our way
to help Matthew start his first Kindergarten Day!
We pulled up to the school and opened the door
and out popped Matthew onto the floor.
With kisses and hugs and a few tears from mom he yelled "Don't cry, Kindergarten is cool!"
Matthew loved his first day of school.
in hopes that Mommy would snap a few more.
We jumped in the car and headed on our way
to help Matthew start his first Kindergarten Day!
We pulled up to the school and opened the door
and out popped Matthew onto the floor.
With kisses and hugs and a few tears from mom he yelled "Don't cry, Kindergarten is cool!"
Matthew loved his first day of school.
The day has finally come for Matthew to start his adventure for learning. The day was a bitter sweet one for Mommy. I was thrilled that my "baby" would being going to school. I look forward to all the great memories and things he will learn through out the year. I have enjoyed every min these last few weeks in preparing Matthew for Kindergarten. We have talked about his teacher, his backpack, recess, all the new friends, what he will learn, etc. We love you, Matthew! We are excited for your new experience!
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Happy 4th!
This 4th was a lot of fun! Thanks to the families who sacrificed their perfect Southern California weather for Arizona heat. We had a blast with you here. There wasn't enough sun block for the many hours spent in the pool. By the end of the day, we had several waterlogged lobsters who wanted to go right back in. While the children swam, we spent our hours playing Settlers of Catan. I think we must have played at least seven games, with Greg "Tall Man" Moon taking most of them. We also managed to get Grandma and Grandpa addicted to Jericho. By the time they left, they were already halfway through season one. More people that need to buy duct tape and plastic sheeting. And Kudos goes out to the Dunns for providing about 10 gallons of home-made root beer and a very tasty berry flag cake.
All fun aside, Rebekah and I have lived in many countries and know how blessed we are here in the United States. We are so very lucky to be able to express patriotism and take advantage of the liberties that thousands of people purchased with their sacrifices. We are grateful to our own family members who have sacrificed of themselves for these freedoms.
David Atkinson - Colonel - US Air Force - Vietnam
Douglas Rose - Sergeant - US Air Force - Vietnam
Florin Rose - US Army - 2nd Infantry - WW2
Garr Rose - US Army - WW2
Douglas Hansen - US Army - WW2
All fun aside, Rebekah and I have lived in many countries and know how blessed we are here in the United States. We are so very lucky to be able to express patriotism and take advantage of the liberties that thousands of people purchased with their sacrifices. We are grateful to our own family members who have sacrificed of themselves for these freedoms.
David Atkinson - Colonel - US Air Force - Vietnam
Douglas Rose - Sergeant - US Air Force - Vietnam
Florin Rose - US Army - 2nd Infantry - WW2
Garr Rose - US Army - WW2
Douglas Hansen - US Army - WW2
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Happy First, Jake!
Little Jacob love is 1 today! We had a fun day today. We woke him up with a birthday balloon before I went to work today. Mom made him a birthday breakfast. Grandma and Grandpa Rose sent him a package and he had fun opening the fun presents. His birthday wish (that he told Mom, apparently) was to have Mom read him Wheels on the Bus, twice. That's his absolute favorite book. Happy Birthday, little guy! We all love you!
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Camping Camping
Right after we got home from Utah, we decided to go camping that next weekend... the first of many trips we will make this summer. We went up to the Mogollon Rim with a few friends and had a great time. It was really nice to have a fire too! The boys got their first crack at a gun (BB) and decided it was cool enough to get one for dad for Father's Day. This week, we'll be prepping for another run to the rim!
Four Generations of Roses
While we were in Utah, Derek went up with the kids and his parents to visit his Grandparents. We were able to get a four generation picture of all the boys. The boys really enjoyed playing with Great Papa Rose. They were so excited that daddy has a grandpa!
Vacation Catch-Up
So the first month of this summer has been packed with lots of fun. It's about time we sit down together and share some experiences.
Our nephew was being blessed in Utah the first week of June, so we decided to turn it into a full vacation. We spent the first two nights of the week in a beautiful lodge called Flanigan's at Zion's National Park. It was absolutely gorgeous there. The weather was perfectly clear and just the right temperature. We spent our days there hiking up the canyons and counting all the squirrils, stinkbugs and lizards. We counted 9 lizards, 4 squirrils and 2 stinkbugs. The boys had such a blast hiking up the trails. We even hiked a 5 mile moderate level hike, and they didn't want to stop! Jacob even enjoyed all his views from dad's back. He had it easiest.
When we got up to northern Utah, we spent a lot of time with family. We took the kids up to the Discovery Children's Museum and to the Salt Lake Zoo. I was so excited to give a bridal shower to my niece, Amy. I can't believe she is getting married in a few weeks!
We had a wonderful time and we are already planning our next trip (Lake Powell).
Our nephew was being blessed in Utah the first week of June, so we decided to turn it into a full vacation. We spent the first two nights of the week in a beautiful lodge called Flanigan's at Zion's National Park. It was absolutely gorgeous there. The weather was perfectly clear and just the right temperature. We spent our days there hiking up the canyons and counting all the squirrils, stinkbugs and lizards. We counted 9 lizards, 4 squirrils and 2 stinkbugs. The boys had such a blast hiking up the trails. We even hiked a 5 mile moderate level hike, and they didn't want to stop! Jacob even enjoyed all his views from dad's back. He had it easiest.
When we got up to northern Utah, we spent a lot of time with family. We took the kids up to the Discovery Children's Museum and to the Salt Lake Zoo. I was so excited to give a bridal shower to my niece, Amy. I can't believe she is getting married in a few weeks!
We had a wonderful time and we are already planning our next trip (Lake Powell).
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Millions of Peaches
One nice thing about living out here in the sticks is the proximity to farms. (Yes, they do have things out here besides sagebrush...) We decided to take advantage of the Peach Festival over at Schnepf Farms and have some fun with the Coombs. We got to ride some rides, eat some good food and pick our own peaches from the trees. Derek made some to-die-for-homemade peach ice cream (I need to brag a little), and Mom made some awesome peach cobbler.
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