WOODWORKING!!!

So for a long time now the boys have been asking to work with wood to make something. They keep saying, "I want to build something". So, on Saturday I took them over to my dad's house and let them fill up on wood scraps. Ryan was working kinks out of his work computer so he couldn't help them until tonight. Evan and Chandler decided to make a small desk with a small seat. And, Ethan made a bird house. Ethan originally made a "birdhouse" out of a fruit roll up box but was getting very frustrated that no birds were eating his seeds inside. I tried to explain to him that the opening to the box was too small for a bird to get into. I guess he had more faith on the bird's ability to suck it in and squeeze through the opening because I was definitely mistaken on my assesment. (according to Ethan) Well, now with his new birdhouse he thinks he will catch a bird and have it for a pet. Once again I am trying to tell him that we can't catch the birds because they need to go back to their families. And once again I am wrong with the bird's feelings because according to Ethan the bird won't want to go back. (Ah, 4 yr. old innocence!) Oh, at one point Ethan was hammering a nail all by himself and doing a really good job getting it pounded in, and he says while hammering, "Yeah me!".Both projects turned out great! Great job boys! And thank you daddy for helping and being so patient with the boys!

MOM'S 60TH!!!

Today was mom's birthday. She would have been 60. To think that it has already been almost two years since she passed away just brings it home once again that she was wayyyyy to young to go. Fifty-eight is so young. Days like these where you just can't help but think about her and miss her even more than you already do are hard. There's an ache that lingers and kind of puts a kink in your day just a little bit more. But, I must say along with the hurt the really good memories and fun times come through really strong too. I'm sure that is mom's way of telling me to not be sad and focus on all the great times we had together and share those with my boys.

I picked up Angie after I picked up Ethan from pre-school and we went out to the cemetery to bring some flowers for mom's headstone. The flowers always make it look so nice and I'm sure mom loves the pretty color! She always did. Chase enjoyed waving hi to all the landscaping crew on their lawnmowers. After we put the flowers where we wanted them Chase came up and put his hand on the marker. It really touched me that he never got to know her here on earth but that she was just holding him a year ago before he came to earth. And I'm sure all the future grandchildren that are waiting to come down are having a fabulous time with her and her with them. We love you mom and miss you so much. Happy Birthday!!!

ETHAN'S FIRST DAY OF PRE-SCHOOL!!!

Today was a big day for our E-man! Ethan started pre-school! He has been waiting for a very long time watching two older brothers go to school, have homework and bring home art to hang on the fridge. Well today he got to do all three. This is the same pre-school that Chandler went to so Ethan knew the drive there. We pulled up and he hopped out and started walking in by himself. I am used to having to walk in and stay for a while with Evan and Chan, so I was fully prepared to do so with Ethan. So, he starts going to the door without me. So I say, "Ethan don't you want me to walk with you?" Ethan- "Oh, um okay." So he politely waits for me already across the street while I get Chase out. I could clearly tell that I was definitely holding him up. We go through the door and I didn't have the child clinging to the back of my leg hiding behind me like I have had in the past. Ethan came in knew where to put his backpack, from watching Chandler I'm sure, and just found some toy all by himself. Well he was playing and I was talking to his teacher Ms. Emily and catching up on what we've been doing over the last year and I hear, "Mom?" (Me-) "Yes Ethan?" (Ethan-) "Will you just go?" I have never been so happy dropping off a child on the first day of school ever! I knew right then and there that he was going to be just fine. In fact, so fine that at that moment I was getting in his way of having his own school experience. Emily and I quickly ended our conversation and I was out the door. He wasn't rude or snotty just simply saying in his four year old way, "Mom, I'm good. Now leave so we can start school." So precious. Love ya E-man!!!

Ethan's first school art project! He says it's an egg, Ms. Emily says it was just a painting. I think I agree with Ethan.

Luckily I got this picture of Ethan, Chase and I before we were "asked to leave".

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRO!!!

Today is my brother Garrett's 32nd birthday. Maybe it's just because I'm the oldest but I always reminisce about all my siblings when they were little on their birthday. I remember all the fun and funny things they used to do. They were such good sports when I would make them play school, office, grocery store, Price is Right or a multitude of other things.

Garrett picked a restaurant here in town, Cool Hand Luke's. All of Garrett's family, all of ours, Dad, Gee, and Angie's friend Rachel (from nursing school) came. I made Garrett a cake. He loves to hunt and being outdoors. I really didn't think that I could make any animals but I attempted this cartoon buck and I think it turned out pretty okay.

Love ya Garrett and hope you have a great year!

Dad, Garrett, Emily, and Logan

SOCCER!!!

Well we are officially into soccer now. Both Chandler and Ethan have their uniforms and they are ready. Chan is on the Bears for the under 8 group and Ethan is on the Ducks for the under 6 group. This is Chandler's first year on a bigger field and is realizing that there is a lot of running. (He's never complained though!) Last year he played on a 1/4 of the field like Ethan is now.

They play at a very nice park strictly for soccer here in town. It is very nice just in the Redding heat it would have been nice if they would have planted some trees, or maybe start the season later. Anyway, there was a parade of teams tonight where each team comes out with their uniforms on and their banners and walks around the main field. Evan has decided that soccer is not for him so Evan and Chase sat with us in the stands.

Go Bears and Ducks!!!

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!

Well summer went way too fast! And to be completely honest I really am not thrilled that school is starting. I don' t like getting up early and I really despise (as my friend put it the other day) being the homework nazi. Don't get me wrong I am excited for my boys to progress in their studies and meet new friends. However, in the Reasbeck home back to school takes some getting used to again.

However, all personal complaints aside, we had a great first day! We all got up in time to take Evan and Chandler to school and walk them in to their new classes. Evan is in the 4th grade and has Mrs. Hall. Chandler is in the 1st grade and has Mr. McMahon. We are all thrilled with the teachers they got and couldn't be more excited for them and their journey with these awesome teachers.

Evan and Chandler we love you and may you have a fantastic year! My our boys are handsome!

GIANTS BASEBALL GAME!!!

Ryan and I wanted to take the boys to a San Francisco Giants game this summer. So, we got tickets with my dad, his friend Rose, Gee, Garrett, Kristi, Cody, and Logan. We left Chase and Emily at home. Chase stayed with Bill and Cindy which was great! And actually Ryan ended up not being able to go. He had to drive some young men to a tri-stake youth conference in Eureka. So the boys drove down with Garrett and Kristi and their boys in their car, and I drove down with Gee in her car. She drove herself because she was going to stay in Sacramento for a young adult conference. The game didn't get over till around 11pm and we drove straight home, or I should say Garrett did. Thank you Garrett! Chase slept at Reasbeck's and did great! We didn't get home until 3:30am. Fun times though, fun times.

We got to SF a little early and went to Pier 39. The kids watched a pirate magic show, we saw the seals,

Chandler, Evan and Cody

Ethan watching the seals

rode the double decker carousel, Ethan, Evan, Logan, Cody, and Chan in the back

and then ate yummy clam chowder in a bread bowl! Then we headed down to AT&T park for the game. The traffic for just a few blocks was insane and we missed the first pitch. But we did have a great time.

Ethan, Chandler, and Evan

Chandler and Evan

The boys at first only cared about hitting all the food vendors that were walking up and down the aisles. But the 9th inning got exciting with tons of errors and bad pitching on the Giants part and the boys finally got interested. Needless to say the Giants lost to the Reds 10-5. The boys were bummed, but still happy to be enjoying the big city.

Gee and me

And thank you Bill and Cindy for watching Chase. He definitely would not have wanted to sit there.