An Ordinary Family with Three Special Kids
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 1st, 2011
Great Gramma knows that two of Drew’s passions are American history and elephants, so when she learned of a new book combining both she wanted Drew to have it. Great Gramma was right; Drew loves “Sweet Land of Liberty” written by Callista Gingrich. Drew wanted to read the book for Great Gramma. The following video [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 28th, 2011
Grandpa and Muumuu arrived on Saturday afternoon for a visit. The Draz children were so excited and everyone had a great evening. On Sunday “the girls” (mom, Muumuu and nana) went to lunch and a movie while “the guys” (grandpa, Drew, Ry, dad… and Karli?) watched the Vikings game. After the game papa joined the [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 26th, 2011
The Draz children have been counting the days until Thanksgiving. The activities began on Thanksgiving Eve when the cousins arrived for a sleepover. First everyone took a dip in the hot tub. Back inside Auntie played “Simon says” while mommy set up to make pumpkin bread. Tommy cracked the eggs and did a great job [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 22nd, 2011
Despite the snow, despite lock-down, there is always activity around the Draz house. It was a busy, fun-filled pre-Thanksgiving weekend. Drew and Ry have been a bit jealous (make that a lot jealous) that Karli has her own holiday tree. So Jen and I made another trip to Wal-Mart and returned with a fiber optic [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 20th, 2011
Yesterday morning it began to snow. Then it kept snowing. Yes, it was beautiful as it covered the trees and the brown grass. However, it also brings the realization that it will be a long, cold winter before we can all go out and enjoy fresh air and sunshine. It is strange to reflect that [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 19th, 2011
This morning Karli spent over fifteen minutes choosing her outfit. First she went through everything in her drawers. Then she discovered a laundry basket with clean clothes that had not yet been sorted. Finally she found the perfect combination: Karli has a new fashion statement. Once she gets dressed she pushes up her sleeves and [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 17th, 2011
As the holiday season approached, Karli decided she wanted “a pink tree.” Unlikely, right? Nope, leave it to Wal-Mart; last week we walked out with a pink tree AND pink and purple decorations. We feel that Christmas decorations shouldn’t go up until after Thanksgiving, but Jen just couldn’t wait so she brought out the tree [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 16th, 2011
It was time for a new banner picture for the website and last Sunday was an unseasonably warm autumn day, so Jen and I decided to wander along the trail behind our house for a photo shoot with the children. I have been obsessed with taking pictures from the moment Drew was born so by [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 15th, 2011
Lindsay stopped by on Sunday to see the Draz kids. It was great to see her. She even brought a project; she helped the children make Japanese Mini donuts. It was great to see you, Lindsay; we hope you’ll stop by often! The children are blessed to have you in their lives. Nana Barb Keep [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 13th, 2011
Although we already celebrated Karli’s third birthday, she is officially two until December 29. Good thing, because she continues to have occasional “terrible-two” tantrums. This morning it was time for Karli’s blankets to be washed. She did not want to give up her “polka-dot blankie”! In fact, she had an all-out tantrum. She cried; no, [...]