SPRING FLING!

It's hard to believe that on Sunday it was in the 70's, and today the high was only 49!! I decided that Sunday was a good day to wash my car. Owen helped me with my car and Kayla couldn't wait to "lay out" and get some sun! Before long, it turned into a giant water balloon fight! Lyla even joined in, dodging the stray balloons (but then trying to chew up the popped ones)! We all enjoyed being outside in the warm weather, but it was just a tease!

Now it's back to winter coats and boots!

HONOR ROLL!

Yesterday was the end of the 3rd 9 weeks in school for the kids.

This means report card time! Generally, they both do o.k in school, but yesterday we couldn't have been more proud!

Kayla got STRAIGHT A's and Owen got Honor roll and perfect attendance:)

They were both very proud of themselves and so are we!

Way to go guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BUSY BEES!!

Ok......better late than never! Here are the pictures from our very busy, but fun, weekend! Owen had his birthday party on Saturday. It was a Pokem*n party. He had a blast! He also had a sleepover that night with some of the kids! Most of them stayed up until 3am!! I went into the room the next morning and was greeted with bloodshot eyes and very tired little boys!! Gee.....I wonder if it had anything to do with the ENORMOUS amounts of candy they consumed all night!!! The next morning the room looked like a candy wrapper depository! I made them all a pokem*n pancake breakfast and sent them off with their parents....I'm assuming they all ended up taking naps at some point that day:) Thanks to everyone for coming and making his 9th birthday a memorable one! The next morning......Can you tell which room they stayed in???
Then it was off to the Miss Louisa Pageant! This was the first year that Kayla was eligible to participate. She looked beautiful and had an awesome time! Although she didn't place, she's already looking forward to the next pageant.........I believe I have a pageant addict on my hands!! At least it's something positive for the girls to participate in, and also gets them ready for future interviews for college, jobs, etc... Dad got allot of it on tape and I can't wait to watch it!! We then went out to diner and enjoyed spending time with family! Thanks for all the support! I know Kayla was happy you were there! Congratulations Kayla, We're all proud of you!!

BIRTHDAY BLURRR!

Owen's birthday was last Friday...........his party isn't until Saturday, but you can't have a birthday pass without a CAKE!! I ate lunch with him at school that day and made cupcakes for his class (although I forgot the "no home baked food" rule)---so I get there and can't give any to the kids.........that sucked:( So I gave them to the staff.......gee....I hope none of THEM got food poisoning.........stupid rule:) Anyways......he can't wait for his party and I can't believe he's 9 already!! I still remember the day he came home. It was a beautiful day, just like it was last Monday:) And then I remember it getting really cold again.........just like today! He's growing up so fast, next thing you know he'll be talking about driving, girls, and college!! For now I'll take the talks about army men, pokem*n cards and farting!! Yes, he's definitely all boy.......definitely different from cheerleading, hormones and PMS!! (yes Kayla, I'm talking about you!!) But both are awesome in their own ways, and I'm blessed to experience it all!!

WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!

The photo is blurry because I grabbed our "old" digital camera.......

good thing I don't use that one anymore!!

END OF THE SEASON

Today was Owen's end of the season banquet for wrestling. The kids all had a great time, playing outside most of the time and climbing the trees like monkeys:) We're hoping he wants to continue wrestling next year, he seemed to enjoy himself (except he said, "when they tried to kill us by making us run 15 laps around the gym"). So I guess now it's off to the next sport season.

I think he may do the new swim team this summer.....but I'm not sure. It's a huge time commitment and allot of traveling, so I'll have to see the schedule first:) Kayla spent most of the weekend getting ready for the Miss Louisa Pageant next Sunday. She's borrowed a beautiful dress and Ashley is letting her wear one of her suits for her interview. She's so excited, and I know she's doing it for the right reason........................FUN!! I really try and stress with the kids that if something isn't fun (unless it's something you HAVE to do).....do something else. I think so many people take things WAY to seriously in life.......we all only do this once:)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OWEN!!

HAPPY 9TH BIRTHDAY OWEN!!!!!

WINTER WONDERLAND!

Monday and Tuesday turned out to be snow days for the kids! We hadn't had this much snow in a long time!! Owen and Lyla had a blast together, and Owen ended up looking like a giant snowball. He lasted for about 2 hours! When he came inside he said he was going to take the "hottest shower ever"! Scott spent most of Monday morning cleaning off my car for me (thanks Scott:) I had to head out that day to get a contract signed............I guess in the world of real estate there are no "snow days":) I am definitely looking forward to spring! The warm weather seems to bring out the best in everyone and it's also my favorite time of year:)