Pre-Christmas

This is the kids at the petshop--no, Santa will not be bringing any pets this year, but the kids got to get their fix. Didn't know Santa was going to be there. It was pretty good that Santa got Matthew to sit by him--he's normally a bit shy of Santa.


Matthew right after his preschool Christmas performance.
Olivia right before her Christmas concert.
Matthew in his preschool Christmas concert.

Here's Olivia's favorite "Don't Eat a Poinsettia"--she's been talking about this one all season, ever since they started learning it at school. I know it's hard to understand the words, and sorry about the bumpy recording.


Olivia's speaking part.

Sorry, this video is shaky too. Matthew isn't singing at all!! Ha ha! Cracks me up.

All I want for Christmas . . .

Not quite a week ago Olivia announced that one of her teeth was loose and today as she was chewing her blanket (old habits die hard), out popped her tooth much to her surprise. We are so excited for her! She's growing up too fast.

Going Private

Folks, we are going to privatize our blog and would love to have you all be able to view it. If you'd like to keep up with Pickett happenings, please post your e-mail address in comments, or you can e-mail it to janaeopickett@yahoo.com.
Also, we just did a huge post, so check that out too before you leave. Thanks!

This is a big one!

Yes, it has been too long since our last post, but better late than never, I always say. A lot has happened: my brother got married, Sissy started kindergarten, Dudie started preschool, we enjoyed Halloween, and the list goes on. We'll start with Halloween. Here are our costumes. Olivia, true to form, is Tinkerbell; Matthew is Superman!; Brent is Zorro and Janae is Queen Elizabeth--quite the eclectic group.




Here is Little Dudie demonstrating the snack prayer song for us.

Here are pictures from our trip home to Grant's wedding:

The kids in front of the Portland Temple

Cousins playing for the first time



Uncle Andrew and cousin Chad

The couple of the week: Grant and Brianne

Mommy and Sissy


Uncle Chad and cousins Ben and Annika

Uncle Chad and Uncle Stuart

Nanny and Uncle Chad


Sissy, Annika, and Aunt Pam

Uncle Keith, Aunt Sharon, Grandma Carol, Grandpa K

The two Chads

Nanny, Grandpa O and cousin Chad



Aunt Lauren and cousin Chad

Kite Festival '10

First Day of School

Olivia had her first day of kindergarten today. She did so well. We were really proud of her--she just went to her class and after we stayed a few minutes she just waved good bye to us and we left. In the car Matthew said "I'm going to miss her." :(

Here's Olivia in her uniform--the kids can wear only khaki or navy skirts/skorts/pants or jumpers as well as a shirt with the school emblem on it.


She looks pretty bored here, doesn't she?

Mrs. Summerbell

Birthday and Bowling

This post consists of a birthday party and a trip to the bowling alley this last week. Olivia had a dinosaur themed birthday party a couple weeks back to celebrate birthday #5. Yay!! She's been looking forward to this birthday for many a month. In the couple weeks before her birthday if we ever fell in her disfavor she threatened to disinvite us to her birthday party. :) Right Livvie.







Here's our Fancy Nancy--Nanny sent her this feather boa and fancy crown along with some of the Fancy Nancy books. Very fun.





My attempt at making my own dinosaur cake. :)