Pecchia Family

Pecchia Birthday Bash

2011-03-20T17:52:00.000-07:00

We're so excited! April 5 we'll have a big Hawaiian Style Birthday for Caprial, Saeli, and Andrew they are all growing up so quickly. Caprial=10yrs, Saeli=8yrs, and Andrew=2yrs. We'll get some picts. on here some day. Until then~Love from all of us.

Big TY for Gma

2010-12-11T15:40:00.000-08:00

Thanks for the Christmas package. Andrew played with his truck all day, well until the batteries wore out. Joshua loves his new watch and updates us with the time often--which I, being lazy, love to ask. The girls are thrilled with all the cuties and so grateful for the crayons as we were down to 7 nubs three of them being white and light yellow. I always appreciate the paper plates and was happy for the new fuzzy-wear. Will really did need a new jacket too, he wears them under his heavy coat when it's below zero and he is still out there slinging dogs. Thanks everyone who helped with the package. If my dorky camera were working you'd see all the action here ______.Our love always xoxoxo

Thanksgiving

2010-11-26T13:50:00.000-08:00

We all enjoyed Thanksgiving at my Mom and Dad's house with the Berthelson cousins. It's so fun to watch the kids running and playing. I'm sure lucky to have such a great family on both sides. As winter and snow and cold are here, We can't help but get a little homesick for our Florida family too.

Closer than cozy

2010-11-18T18:09:00.000-08:00

Hello all, We are all set in the RV. We have had ups and downs and are adjusting well. Love the fact that cleaning is quick! Often, but fast. The kiddos are enjoying the trampoline, friends, and the playroom with pool and fooz ball. We are as busy as ever with school, Tae kwon do, library, girl scouts, and church. Andrew is growing super fast and every day it seems he is learning and using new words. Please, thank you, cracker, mine, etc... Hope everyone enjoys the holidays. I'll get picts on here someday.-

Ha Ha Ha...

2010-09-29T14:46:00.000-07:00

Saeli was appalled with Joshua wearing a pair of shorts today. She said, "Joshua, you better go right now and put on some long-sleeved pants, I can see your nudity legs." I almost laughed so hard I needed to change my pants. So now we call immodestly dressed girls in too short outfits-"Nudity Legs"

Endangered!

2010-08-16T16:23:00.000-07:00

Today while Saeli is coloring a self portrait for Art Class she tells me, "Mom, pretty girls are an endangered species-there's only 10 of us left." Amazingly enough; I am included in her list. So there you have it...Sorry everyone else:)

summer doesn't wait for batteries

2010-08-08T15:55:00.000-07:00

I guess camera batteries are not on the top of my list! We are enjoying our summer. Joshua has done lots of camping with the Boy Scouts. Caprial and Saeli have been frequenting the library and the local swimming hole with friends. Andrew has been systematically destroying our house one square foot at a time. Will has been busy working. and I have been busy taking care of kiddos. Can I just say; I can't wait for school to begin. Ahh the structure, I miss it...Our School Stuff has arrived and I've been sneaking in a lesson or two warming us up for the days ahead. Truth is I love the curriculum and I can't wait to get started. Fun activities this year!!! Another reason to get started early is more days off later for outings and doughnuts:)

Long Time...

2010-07-26T21:34:00.000-07:00

We have been having some camera problems lately, so some day I'll get back to the blogging with pics. for now we are excited to be living with an official teenager=Joshua. The girls are busy with bible camps and friends and bike riding. Andrew is growing too fast! He begs to have his shoes put on so he can go. Loves his stroller rides-Momma loves the exercise. We are all doing well with our busy summer.

The finger wagging begins

2010-06-06T14:40:00.000-07:00

Andrew is so expressive with his hands. They are never still! He leads music like a conductor. He says No No to the dog. He wiggles his one finger to tell me "come here" He points at where he wants you to carry him. He signs: food, drink, hello, shhh, and (of course) fish. He uses his voice too so I am not too worried, but boy Oh boy is he TWO hands full!

Hiyah!

2010-06-06T14:38:00.001-07:00

Now he climbs!

2010-06-06T14:28:00.000-07:00

Caprial has handed over the exploring genes. Andrew must be watched at ALL times or we find him on: table tops, counter tops, book shelves, staircase tops, etc... He also enjoys climbing into things: boxes, pots, cupboards, fireplace, bathtubs, closets, etc... It is a good thing he has at least 8 pairs of eyes watching for him. I am beginning to think about prepaying an emergency room at St. Lukes in preparation for Andrew's boyhood adventures.

Something fishy

2010-05-10T10:34:00.000-07:00

So what do you call a fish with no eyes?------fsh---get it a fish with no "i's"--Ha ha ha!

Peek-A-Boo

2010-05-09T19:14:00.000-07:00

photographer=Caprial

2010-05-09T19:13:00.000-07:00

The great photos were taken by Caprial she is sure growing into a fantastic helper!

"The Bub!"

2010-05-09T19:08:00.000-07:00

Somehow The Bub has become Andrew's current nickname.

"Open Sesame!"

2010-03-19T17:52:00.000-07:00

Oh yeah, I've got it all figured out. Stand-pull-grab-fling!!!

For the love of pasta.

2010-03-19T17:48:00.000-07:00

Andrew Loves pasta, any kind. He shovels and forgets to chew. He overstuffs and tries to add more. He is entertaining in that hungry boy way.--Makes me feel like a terrific cook!

Trouble with a Capital A-

2010-03-19T17:44:00.000-07:00

He is standing, crawling, curious, and non-stop. What fun for all of us! Sometimes he gets a break in "baby jail," but not for long...

I can stand

2010-02-21T12:56:00.000-08:00

Andrew is so fun. He can now crawl up things to stand. Getting back down is always hard. Andrew pushes his feet back slowly and wider until he is almost doing the splits, then he reaches one arm down to touch the floor, then twists to his knees. His triumphant smile is displayed in both situations; up or down.

say... Saeli

2010-02-21T12:54:00.000-08:00

Belly Songs

2010-02-21T12:31:00.000-08:00

Normally drawing on the body is taboo at our house, but on a cold winter friday night there was a spark of insanity as I introduces my kiddos to the hilarious art of belly singing. They loved it and put on quite a show. Who knew they had such an expansive rep.

More cuteness

2010-01-22T17:26:00.001-08:00

Randy is a pro

2010-01-22T17:23:00.000-08:00

Randy Bates is a fill in Grandpa and friend of Andrew. He is always ready with a lap, warm hands, and a clean sharpie marker for Drewby to chew.

Boy O Boy

2010-01-22T17:17:00.000-08:00

Andrew is sure growing fast. We enjoy his new "tricks" Raspberries, screeching, speed crawling, grasp and lunge at the dinner table...Here he is!

Andrew

2010-01-07T17:12:00.001-08:00

Joshua

2010-01-07T17:10:00.000-08:00

Saeli

2010-01-07T17:08:00.000-08:00

Caprial

2010-01-07T17:06:00.001-08:00

Away in an activiy seat

2010-01-07T17:03:00.001-08:00

Christmas tends to tucker out even the most active kids!

Ha Ha Ha

2009-12-28T18:19:00.000-08:00

Joshua made us all burst into laughter the other night. His sister was chasing him with an old Teletubby card and he ran to the closet in his room. Trying to tell her that he was too old for such foolishness he stuck out his leg and exclaimed,
" See these manly leg hairs-they do Not want to be brought back to childhood!"

Happy Guy

2009-12-18T15:16:00.002-08:00

Homeschool Fun

2009-12-18T15:12:00.000-08:00

Good joke

2009-12-07T12:02:00.000-08:00

Joshua told us this one: What has no beginning, no end, and no middle? Caprial told us this one: What do you call a dog with a fever? We laughed it is great to have a quick clean joke on hand. Ready for the answers: a doughnut, a hotdog. Ha Ha Ha have a good day today!

Joshua is a great son

2009-12-03T17:14:00.000-08:00

What more can I say...lots.

Leaf and Elephant

2009-12-03T17:12:00.000-08:00

Surprising what you get when the kids steal the camera and go on a shooting spree.

Slower pace

2009-12-03T17:09:00.000-08:00

I love living where the pace of life is not so city-fast.

Sae-Sae

2009-12-03T17:05:00.000-08:00

Saeli has a sister who has given her a nick-name. Sae-Sae is a good friend. She tries hard to be pretty and doesn't realize that both of my girls are beautiful.

Caprial, what a girl!

2009-12-03T16:57:00.000-08:00

I love the fact that Caprial is constantly thinking of a project, planning her next project, or actively engrossed in a project. I find myself using my mother's words-"measure twice, cut once," or "clean as you go," or " don't worry we can fix that" Love comes from papers cut in shreds and crayons littering the floor and glue stuck to the kitchen table and string,yarn,ribbon tied in multiple tight knots.

grow baby Grow...

2009-12-03T16:53:00.000-08:00

Andrew is a joy and each day he delights us with a winsome smile or crinkly nose grin.

Fail fast so...

2009-11-27T16:36:00.000-08:00

I am thankful for Will's job-he has one and it's still paying bills-the necessary ones anyway. The thrift store is a great idea in the wrong time. Lots of people visit to drop off items, many say it's good to have a thrift shop in Idaho City (for those that need it-not them of course) some people browse and say oh how nice...most go to Boise instead. The store will be closed at the end of the month. It was a good try and Will and I had a good experience with working together on a project. "Fail fast so you may succeed sooner." seems to be our motto for this, and I don't mind the opportunity to learn and grow from mistakes. Thank goodness we don't have to try and live off the income from the shop.---perhaps we will try again in the spring, with a different project. I have enjoyed working with Will and his exactly, completely opposite viewpoints. We ended up laughing most of the time about how suprisingly "wrong" we thought the other was being. I look forward to having one less item on my too-full plate.

Happy Guy

2009-11-10T10:34:00.000-08:00

We are enjoying Andrew every day.

knitters unite!

2009-11-10T10:29:00.000-08:00

We are lucky to have some fantastic homeshcool friends. Ruthie with red hair and her sister Hannah with blonde are teaching us knitting. We enjoy lunching together on wednesdays. Aren't they a good looking bunch?

Honesty

2009-11-10T10:17:00.000-08:00

Saeli and Caprial were busy cleaning this morning (to earn extra money) Saeli was singing away in our bathroom so I went in to check as I was putting some laundry away and asked, " How are you doing Saeli?" She answered, " I'm cleaning Dad's side of the sink,....I'm Brave!" I laughed so hard She's a braver woman than I am. I let Dad clean his own. She earned a whopping 35cents for that little chore. Lots of little coins are very rewarding immediately after each little task.

Saeli

2009-11-01T17:25:00.000-08:00

Saeli loved her costume, so did Caprial. thank you Mrs. Jeanne!

Caprial

2009-11-01T17:23:00.000-08:00

Caprial is so beautiful in these pictures!

Joshua

2009-11-01T17:20:00.000-08:00

A great costume in a flash, Joshua got extra candy just for his scoutiness.

Tito the wonder dog

2009-11-01T17:18:00.000-08:00

This is Tito , the kids got Christmas early this year and Will has a new amigo.

Yippee!

2009-10-15T14:46:00.000-07:00

It's a party everyday with a baby brother! Poor Andrew, he looks somewhat concerned.

Caprial and Andrew

2009-10-15T14:44:00.000-07:00

The kids are such a big help with their baby brother. I am pleased that they take such good care of him.

Almost got it...

2009-10-15T14:41:00.000-07:00

As I was taking this picture Andrew grasped for the camera strap. He is so determined in whatever he trys to do.

Rolling Baby!

2009-10-01T16:45:00.000-07:00

Andrew is now a mobile boy. He loves standing on my lap to get a good view, and he enjoys looking at everything! Bob the eerie elf is a Hagglers gimmick. He is hidden somewhere in the thrift shop and whoever finds him gets $1.00 off their purchase. Looks like he hid himself in the blog too!

Cuties

2009-09-18T10:29:00.000-07:00

enjoying the sunshine

2009-09-18T10:28:00.000-07:00

Ancient Greece school project

2009-09-18T10:25:00.001-07:00

The girls having fun with history.

Hello!

2009-09-12T20:58:00.001-07:00

Great Green Jello Festival!!!

2009-09-12T20:51:00.000-07:00

We recently got the pleasure of attending a big church shindig! there was the jumpy castle, dunking booth, races, games, cotton candy, pop corn, BBQ sandwiches, corn on the cob, singing, skits, jello eating contests and much much more----wow were the kids ever busy, happy, and tuckered right out...

Growing so Quickly

2009-09-12T20:47:00.000-07:00

Andrew is a happy boy. He has non stop entertainment and someone is there to pay attention any time he gets fussy. We are so lucky he is generally a good baby. It is wonderful to watch him grow.

Life is good.

2009-09-05T09:44:00.000-07:00

It is good to get back to school. We are really loving the slow morning, good breakfast, and gobs of activities that come with home schooling. All the kids are doing well and it is fun to see them learning and succeeding. If I can relax and keep everyone focused and re directed this will be a good year. Andrew especially likes watching all the action and is a good break for the kids in between lessons. Joshua has expanded his PE program to include "Baby Yoga" it's a lot harder than you think! My camera isn't working right now (Drat!) so pictures will be coming as soon as I can figure it out. We are still working hard to get Hagglers-the thrift store up and running. Monday we will put in shelving and haul more inventory over to sort and display. Thank you Gma Ruth for the package, so needed, it is like you can read my mind sometimes-the little green cups and the paper plates and napkins, the ribbons-wow! Thank you gma&gpa B. for the babysitting and break before school and your packages. Life is good.

Hagglers$a thrift shop

2009-08-26T16:31:00.000-07:00

Many of you know, Will and I are preparing to open a thrift store called Hagglers by October 1st. things are going well. we are getting our inventory built up, the shop cleaned up, and set up. Andrew has his own play pen in the back and the girls are already adept at grabbing hangers and running things to the racks. Joshua put together a set of small stacking shelves for me. Our Family Business is exciting. I'll soon post photos for all to see. (I was so busy I forgot the camera the last couple trips to the shop) We welcome any donations of clean resellable items and we are always in need of hangers:) Hope to see you stop by some day.

Where is Andrew going?

2009-08-18T14:32:00.000-07:00

Guess what's for dinner?

2009-08-18T14:31:00.000-07:00

Kids and fish a great way to spend the day

2009-08-18T14:29:00.000-07:00

Kokanee are Biting

2009-08-18T14:26:00.000-07:00

What a great haul. The Salmon are running and we had a fun time catching them. They are delicious!

Caprial Says-

2009-08-15T08:46:00.000-07:00

"Mom, I don't like odd numbers. Except when there's an odd number of kids and an odd number of candy; that way it evens out."

Little Buddy

2009-08-10T10:03:00.000-07:00

Had to get this picture for Gma Ruth. Notice that outfit... :)

K12 has arrived

2009-08-10T10:00:00.000-07:00

Our kids are so excited. They want to start school right away. The K12 curriculum is great. It even comes with art supplies and science projects. Yipee!

Mohawk

2009-08-10T09:58:00.000-07:00

Andrew is sporting a fashionable new look this fall. Gotta love the mohawk!

Thank You Chelsie!

2009-08-01T09:56:00.000-07:00

Caprial and Saeli love their new dolls. They have named them and are being good mommies to their daughters. Thank you for sharing with us. We love you Chelsie Jackson! xoxoxo

Yeeehaw!

2009-08-01T09:55:00.001-07:00

Slip and Slide Idaho City Style!!!

2009-08-01T09:48:00.000-07:00

Our friends the Bartholomew's and Barber's met together at Brother Bates's house. He had built this little wonder out front. (in an effort to keep many rambunctious children occupied) We moms sat in the shade of the porch and enjoyed the show. Thank You Brother Bates! it was a fantastic afternoon...

Just can't leave them alone.

2009-08-01T09:42:00.000-07:00

You think that little boys with their "snips and snails and puppy dog tails" would be the most delighted with frogs, however the Girls in this house do the "frog work." These are the recent additions to the backyard creek. If any of you are tired of seeing frogs on this site, never fear, fall will soon be here.

The Bubble Snake

2009-07-27T09:57:00.000-07:00

Saeli is trying out a project called the foamenator from Family Fun magazine. It works beautifully! Simply take an old water bottle, cut the end off, cover with a piece of old towel, secure with a rubber band, dip in bubble solution, and blow gently and continuously...summer fun.

Joshua's baskets

2009-07-27T09:53:00.000-07:00

Joshua just turned 12yrs. and had the chance to go to Boy Scout Camp this year for the first time. He says he loved it! Joshua made these baskets to complete a merit badge. He is also finishing one by finding 20 different species of birds. He is having a good summer so far.

To Joshua with love:

2009-07-24T16:39:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Joshua!!! Today my first baby is 12 yrs old. Joshua is kind and good and helpful and wonderful. I love and appreciate him. I am pleased with the person he is becoming and I hope he realizes how important he is to me and to our whole family. I want everyone to know that Joshua Pecchia is a great guy!!!

Real honeycomb with honey and ...Bees!

2009-07-21T15:01:00.000-07:00

Our Dad is always bringing home unusual "livestock" this time it was bees, complete with honey. We had tons of fun learning about how to process our raw honey. It is soooooo good too-Yum!

Scooping bees out of honeycomb

2009-07-21T15:00:00.000-07:00

The sticky live bees

2009-07-21T14:58:00.000-07:00

we transported them safely outside.

Pouring honey into the pan

2009-07-21T14:57:00.000-07:00

Raw honey

2009-07-21T14:56:00.000-07:00

Caprial enjoying the sweet honey

2009-07-21T14:55:00.000-07:00

3's Company

2009-07-19T17:04:00.001-07:00

Growing bigger every day

2009-07-19T17:02:00.000-07:00

I'm cute...

2009-07-19T17:00:00.000-07:00

Babies grow so fast. I am grateful for a camera to capture and share photos!

New hair, New dress, New kids

2009-07-11T16:00:00.000-07:00

Saeli decided that it would be great to cut her own hair. Both girls got new do's and I fired up the old sewing machine to curse my way through these (seemingly) simple play dresses. I may not be a beautician or a seamstress, but my girls thought I was the Best Mom in the Universe for a whole day!!!

Beauty school

2009-07-11T15:57:00.000-07:00

The girls decided that today was the day to do my hair "their way" It was fun to let them style and giggle and clip and laugh...

I Love You!!!

2009-07-06T14:27:00.000-07:00

Andrew has so musch personality. It is fun to try and guess what he might be thinking. It changes from minute to minute...

Andrew saying hello

2009-07-06T14:25:00.000-07:00

Andrew Happy

2009-07-06T14:23:00.000-07:00

Andrew concerned about something

2009-07-06T14:20:00.001-07:00

Andrew

2009-07-01T14:37:00.000-07:00

It seems that Andrew is some how sneaking fertilizer to eat, he is growing so fast. We all love to see him grow.

Never thought I'd say...

2009-06-28T14:46:00.000-07:00

It's funny some things you hear yourself exclaiming when you have children-" Hey, stop throwing horses across my kitchen!" :0)

look carefully...

2009-06-26T14:08:00.000-07:00

Summer=Science

2009-06-26T14:03:00.000-07:00

Not that we're "studying" the life cycle of the frog/toad, but when you get the chance for hands on science you take it. Here are the girls with their pollywogs-tadpoles-frogs. We have been enjoying the "livestock" and have let our little friends free after each "study" session. Thank goodness for a backyard creek.

Camping

2009-06-16T18:35:00.000-07:00

We have a retreat 15 minutes from home. Fresh mountain air. Crystal streams. Trails to hike. Fish to catch. Memories made...Grandpa B smiles.

Family

2009-06-16T18:33:00.001-07:00

Happy Father's Day!!!

2009-06-16T11:10:00.000-07:00

What a joy to have the Best Daddy in the World-and the Best Daddy for my children. Unsurmaountable Love to you both...

Caprial and Takarah

2009-06-16T11:07:00.000-07:00

Last day of school fun!

Mamma's no slouch

2009-06-13T18:49:00.000-07:00

All of my children are a great help around the house. I feel it my Mamma duty to teach them at least the basics so they are ready for life. Here is Joshua doing the dishes. It is a tough job to teach, but so rewarding...

Andrew is growing

2009-06-13T18:43:00.000-07:00

I know I just delivered this baby "yesterday." Andrew has already lost that brand new baby look and is growing into his baby boy face. Check out the tiny fuzz we call hair.---We all adore him.

We found Snow!

2009-06-03T16:23:00.000-07:00

Snowball fights in June are the Best!