All I want for Christmas...

is TOYS!!!! Any kind would work, preferably trains, trucks, cars. All I've heard this holiday weekend and Tyler packs these "magazines" with him everywhere.

Turkey Time

The Bohnert household has so much to be thankful for this year! Two lil' Jersey kids easily top the list. Their genuine lovin' hearts, beautiful smiles & deep brown eyes warm our hearts and livin' our souls. We love 'em to say the least. Awe...these kiddos sure make Thanksgiving fun!

Dad & Ty work on writing Tyler's name. (Um, thanks for not doing this art project at the table boys!)
Pudge observes from a more comfortable chair.
Papa Jim teaches Tyler how to count money!
Pudge loves daddy!!!

Magical Moments

Well, we took the Jersey kids and headed south to Disney World for a trip of a lifetime! I had a business trip to Orlando and figured I'd tow the family along. So glad I did. Disney really rolls out the red carpet for hospitality and knows how to cater to families. We all had a FABULOUS time and sported smiles the entire trip. Of course, traveling with a 3 and 1 year old wasn't complete smooth sailing, we did encounter a few bumps. Ahh, we'll just clock 'em up as memories we won't forget. (e.g. taking Tyler to Fantasia show that Dad forgot to mention could be scary to lil' kids or Cassie pooping her pants on the plane and we had to "stay in our seats" while on the run way for 30 minutes. Try tellin' lil' pudge to sit still on a plane with her pants full of poop...and then the fun of changing those stinky pants in an airplane bathroom.) Ahh the memories. The smiles definitely out lasted the frowns. AND....here is a big cheer for dad. While I was in meetings, he tended to Tyler & Cassie. The trio jetted off to the parks in fine fashion. What a sport! We left with a few tears. We didn't want the trip to end. We FULLY enjoyed spending quality time as a family. It made me think that our lives are way too busy...running a farm, working full-time and chasin' after two kids....we need more family time! AND...I can't think of a better place to spend family time than at Walt Disney World!

The highlight of the trip for the Jersey kids was getting their very own Mickey & Minnie!
The Bohnert clans rides the magic carpet!
Jersey girls try on their Minnie ears!
What a sheep? We headed to Animal Kingdom on Friday and this was Tyler's favorite thing! "I love brushing Grandpa Bob's sheep!" Ha, Tyler assured me that these were Bob's sheep...trucked all the way from Oregon to Orlando for him to brush!
Cassie sits in Minnie's chair & thinks Minnie's House is pretty cool!

Trick-or-Treat with the Bohnert kids

The Bohnert goblins were out in full force last night trick-or-treating the Silvis and East Moline neighborhoods. These Jersey kids flash their award-winning smiles and melt the hearts of family & friends. Needless to say, we have more candy in our household than we need. Tyler took inventory and said "i just love candy mom!" For now, the pounds & pounds of candy are being stored in the locked pantry.

Tyler as Bob the Builder!
Cassie as a princess in pink!
Bob rides a John Deere tractor!
She is a princess!

Happy Halloween Party

Lil' goblins came out early to join in on the fun at the kids day-care center for a happy Halloween party. The activities were fun...including many games and yummy treats. Mom & Dad joined in the fun and the kids had a wonderful time. As we were driving home, Tyler said "daddy thanks for the party and for coming." Made Dad tear up and sure glad he sneaked home early!

Cassie & Ricki (one of her 'teachers')
Miss. Shaey and sissy (another 'teacher' of Cassie's)
Tyler, as Bob the Builder, plays drop the clothes pin in a bucket!
Cassie, as a stickin' cute princess, plays games too!
Tyler shows her how to get the bean bag in the bucket.