Sword Fights, Seasons and Peanut Butter Sandwiches: Gingerbread Cookies

Monday, December 22, 2008

Mini Architects

We were so glad that Scott's parents were able to fly out from snowy Michigan to windy Wyoming for some pre-Christmas fun this year...

December 14, 2008

The boys had a grand time making a gingerbread house with Grandpa and Grandma...

Three super-excited and proud Balyo architects, full of gumdrops, frosting and peanut m&m's...no problem going to sleep tonight!

December 16, 2008

We waited and waited and waited (for 2 very long days!) to eat this delicious looking sculpture...

And now, it's a bit of yummy memory...

Cast Member #1

If you need help with some wording or an article written, STAT, get hold of this funny guy and great Dad. Although he works in communications and marketing for a hospital, those of us around him are pretty sure that his calling is to write some humorous books related to kids, family and travel. A big fan of Lewis and Clarke, travel, coffee, and laughter, you may find him wrestling on the floor with 4 wild boys and a dog. If you are curious about his style of humor, read some Adrian Plass. They must be related somehow!

Cast Member #2

This little lady just loves spending time with her testosterone-filled family. On the creative side of the personality spectrum, she seems to have many paper-trailed projects going on at the same time. Some of her favorite things are teaching a homeschool music class, being in the wilderness, rollerblading, and being warm. She loves having people over and planning parties, but wants you to know in advance that housekeeping is not high on her list of favorites. So, come on over. She'd love to laugh with you over silly, little things- but you may need to bring your dusting cloth with you!

Cast Member #3

At nine years old, this youngster has a fondness for pranks, jokes and all kinds of teasing. Full of compassion, big ideas and creativity, he may someday find a way to end world hunger with a few rubberbands and some driftwood! What he would like better than anything else, right now, is probably to play the wii without end for 3 straight years, and then build something great! A wonderful big brother, he is always watching out for his other brothers. If you like to be "doing" constantly, you'll need to invite him over!