Little Lamb's PaJAmA pArTy

Last night, was the last night for Little Lamb's - so we celebrated SUMMER by having a Pajama Party. The kids could of cared less about watching videos - they would have been HAPPY just rolling around the floor with their glow sticks, blankets and pillows. We covered the windows, munched on popcorn and movie theater treats & drank sprite. The kids said they had fun - hopefully they did!

3 Day Weekend

Rick was able to come home for Memorial Day weekend. Boy, were we busy! After we picked him up at the bus station, we went to Buffalo Wild Wings and then to Toys-R-Us. Then the honey-do list began - weed eat, mow, till the garden, plant the squash and pumpkins, get the Dells coupon books, carry bins to the basement, shot the hydrogen rocket off, played on the slip-N-slide (the 1st one was ripped-so we used it for a day and then returned for a different one), went to church, played at the park, went to the Dairy Fair, went for a walk, grilled out and just enjoyed having Dad home. Now Rick's gone for 3 weeks - it sure will be quiet around here.

Jacob's birthday slideshow

I am sorry these slideshows are out of order - I had to delete something and because of time I don't want to figure out how to move them around.

CYT - Christian Youth Theater

Tonight was the last night for CYT until the fall session. I love to have the summer off - but I know that the kids will miss it. This was Caleb's first time taking a class - he took a puppetry class. He LOVED it! He thoroughly enjoyed his teacher Mrs. Natalie, too! Tonight they dis a puppet show - it was great! One highlight of his class was to watch the Kids Around the World do a presentation. This is a group that helps build playgrounds and they reach people for the Lord through their puppet shows. Megan took Advance Musical Theater - tonight they did a portion from Wiz and Phantom of the Opera. Since day one in CYT, Megan has become friends with Amanda (above) - Amanda's family is moving to Texas in a couple weeks : ( - their entire family will be missed. Nate was Mr. Darling in Peter Pan and two other brothers are in Caleb's class and have become friends. I am proud of them both!!! Thanks go to Grandpa & Grandma for paying for their classes this sessions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy 7th Birthday, Jake!

Today, my "baby" turned 7! Jacob wanted me to make a lemon tiered cake and use our china dishes. So that's what we did!!! For months now, all that he has asked for is $$$ - so money is what he got. Although, I wanted to buy gifts so he'd have something to open. The other day, the kids & I went to get a bite to eat and a lady we met(her husband looked like Roy Clark-you know from Hee Haw(?)-so Caleb wanted me to see if it was really Roy Clark - it wasn't) ANYWAY - she mentioned a money tree and a light went off. Since Rick is in Alabama, Caleb helped me cut down a branch from our lilac bush, cut the leaves off, rolled up money, wrapped them in ribbon and hung them from the tree. It turned out quite nice and Jake loved it! We were going to go to Pizza Ranch for a late lunch/early supper, but they closed at 2:00 and we weren't able to go so Jake chose Aunt Mary's. The boys LOVE their brick oven pizzas. After, Meg & Caleb's showcase/program tonight, we came home for cake with Grandpa & Grandma, & Grandma Muggs. Happy birthday, Jaker!

Mother's Day

MOTHER'S DAY 2009!

Last year, Rick and the kids planted this flowering pear tree - I told them that I would take their picture by the tree each Mother's Day so I could track the growth of the tree and the kids.

Planting day 'O8

One year later - I think they all have grown!!!

I got roses from Jake - aren't they beautiful!

Jake worked hard on this card - all by himself. Very creative!

Caleb had Rick drill holes (so it could drain) in this tea cup - so he could plant flowers for me to keep inside. This was a cup & saucer from my very special Aunt Virginia who passed away a few years ago. This was all his idea! Very sweet!

Lilacs - I love 'em! We have two bushes on the back side of our house - so Jake helped me pick some for us and for my mom. We were able to have my mom & Bruce over for lunch - they brought steaks and Rick grilled them. I made seasoned baked potatoes, green beans, Italian bread and heavenly lemon angel cake (a pampered chef recipe-that we just love).

Our neighbor, Barbara asked Meg what she did for me for Mother's Day - and Meg said "nothing" so Barbara sent her home with "homework" to do something for me - so Meg heeded her command (although Rick had already told her the same thing) and she created a really neat e-card me.

Rick helped me plant & transplant some flowers on Mother's Day - that was the only thing I asked for - was to get some flowers and strawberries planted. I still have more to do but the majority is done!

Rick left this morning for Alabama - he'll be gone for almost 2 weeks. He had been a little pre-occupied about this trip - trying to get several different things done before he had to leave (@4:30 this morning). He'll be working at a NASA building - helping them prepare to install a machine from Ingersol. Pray for him and for us! : ) He'll be gone for Jacob's birthday and Megan and Caleb's CYT last class showcase/performance.