Monday, November 21, 2011

Hop old chicken...

This was really cute.  The blog title is in reference to a song that they sing during Darian's (Divas Dudes and Doodlebugs) music class.  The lyrics are actually, 'Hop old squirrel...', but Darian doesn't have a little stuffed squirrel, so he substituted his little chicken instead.  During part of the song, the kids (and us parents), make our squirrels hop to the beat.  Then when the squirrels get tired from all that hopping, Miss Michelle plays a lullaby and the kids rock their squirrels to sleep.  Well, when Michelle plays she puts her squirrel right where Darian put his little chicken.  It was one of those 'kind of had to be there' things, but trust me, it was really cute.  :)

Visiting GG Girton's 11/20/2011

After leaving the Moyer's, we headed to Winchester for a quick visit with Gma Tia and Gpa Neil, then headed over to Great-Grandma Doris and Great-Grandpa Kenny's to play for a bit!  Of course the first thing Dee had to do was take Papaw Kenny to the basement to play ping pong!
 Riding the train!
 Darian was cute.  He constantly wanted to be doing something different!
 Like jumping on the bed!
 Then checking out the horses!
 Then jumping on the bed!
 He had a blast though! 

 Worked up a big thirst!
Finally a little rest with grandma!

First Thanksgiving at the Moyers!! 11/20/2011

Darian and I had a nice time yesterday at the annual Moyer Thanksgiving in Ridgeville.  We were bummed that Rikki couldn't come though, as she was home with a stomach bug...poor thing.  Darian was a little shy at first, but warmed up pretty quickly.  He had a great time playing with everyone, and even participated in a game of tag outside, as long as I agreed to play! 
 Playing cars with Kolin

 Grandpa Mike feeding Darian pumpkin pie!  Yum!

 Aunt Deb led the kids in a game of Bingo!!  Dee had fun!
 I ran down to Erin and Zach's to meet Kenzley Grace for the first time!  She was a little hungry during this pic! :)
 Darian won a sucker and a car playing bingo!!


 Playing soldiers with Walt, Kolin, and Grayden!

 Helping Grayden build a fortress for the soldiers!
All the Moyer kids played really well with Darian! 

Christmas shopping with Paps and Mams!! 11/18/11

 Rockin out with Paps before shopping!

 Up on "stage"!
 They went to the Guitar Center, which is more exciting for Darian then going to a toy store!!  He doesn't know it yet, but Santa's getting him a drum kit for Christmas! :)
 He played about 15 different guitars with Paps!
 and a banjo!
Like a normal kid in a candy store!!! :)

DEE-RIFFIC!! 11/17/11

 "Let's play ping pong Daddy!"
 Happy as can be!
Fake and cheesy...but still super cute SMILE!

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Beautiful Boy!! 11/17/2011


I've seen a lot of cute kids in the world, in person, on facebook, wherever, and I know I'm quite biased, but this little man has to be the MOST HANDSOME little boy in the WORLD!!
 Almost ready to go to school this morning!! 
 Getting ready to tackle the cameraman!!!
Stopped him just in time!!!  :)
Mommy and I love you so much Darian Lee!!

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Divas Dudes and Doodlebugs!! Michelle Marti's music class! 11/12/2011

Darian has been taking a music class in Fishers on Saturday mornings for the past 6 weeks or so!!  He loves it, and we do too!!  The class focuses on a wide variety of musical styles, and is geared towards early childhood development.  It's a very interactive class, but super relaxed, and the children are encouraged to participate in any way that they want.  Of course Darian loves the fact that Miss Michelle plays the guitar during much of the class!  He also loves that they get to play several instruments during class, as well as dance and sing!
 Playing with mommy before class.

 Getting ready for class to start!

 During the first song everyone gets to play Maracas.
 "Hop old squirrel..." They get to bounce their 'pet' squirrels during this one, then rock them to sleep when they get tired from all the bouncing! :)
 "Pick it, pick it up...pick it up!" 

 We were marching to the beat around the imaginary apple tree during this number!

 Cuddling my little man during a relaxing lullaby!

 Miss Michelle doing a Tango with Journey
 Mommy and Dee...Tango Time!

 'Ring around the rosey...'
 'They all fall down!'

 Instrument time!



 Bubble Time!!
 Journey and her mommy, winding down with a lullaby.

 Whiskey Frisky ends the class by telling everyone goodbye..and nibbling their toes! ;)
If your children love music as much as ours, I would highly recommend getting them in a class at Divas Dudes and Doodlebugs!  It is extremely affordable and oh so much fun!  Darian looks forward to it every week!!  We even have to use it to keep him in line sometimes...like, "Darian...if you don't start listening you won't be able to go to music class this week!"  Works well. :)  Warning though...you will be singing the songs in your head all day at work!! :)  Check out her website (below) for more info!