Getting Ready to Go

Penny was so excited about going to Eastwood (wished I felt the same)because she registered for KINDERGARTEN... yes you heard right. (insert sniff)

They invited the future kindergartners to watch the play, served them a snack, and had the opportunity to roam around the k classrooms. She was very excited to reach Mrs. Hand's classroom (Sam's teacher) whom she already thinks is going to be her teacher????

The week off....

During Spring Break we did not have much planned for the week (which by my standard is OK- but for the kids that is really BORING!!!!) The weather for the most part was very nice and so one afternoon we ventured off to the park for a little and playing in theI even got a picture of Sam that I will use for black mail if needed...ha haPenny is always ready for a snap shot . Another afternoon I took the kids to see Diary of the Wimpy Kid (Sam loves reading those books- it was so funny he knew what was going to happen through out the whole movie). On Friday Sam had spend the night company (Smith) and Penny went off to Harrison's house for a girls night!! On Sunday (Palms Sunday) after church we headed to Mallard Farms for Hide -n- Hunt. They had lots of events planned for the kids-Sam always loves the zip line at the farm and that was our first stop then off to the bouncie, cookie decorating, and Easter story before hunting for the eggs. such sweet friends Sam's group had lots of relay events - before they began their hunt for ... jelly beans (what a cute but STICKY idea)

Spring Break has come and gone and we are ready to knock out these next 6 weeks of school- oh what am I saying that means I will have to tell everyone that I have a 3rd grader and a kindergartner..... OH MY not so sure I am truly ready for that......

Thinking of Papa

(this picture was taken last Easter)

Papa, Nana, and Michelle are getting on a plane today (6pm)leaving for Houston, Texas. They will meet with a team of doctors (MD Anderson)Monday morning @ 8:30 to discuss a plan for Papa. We already know that they will be there for at least 3 days maybe even more- while there Papa will have several scans and test so they can compare now to the others he has had in the past. Hopefully we will have some answers soon. Please be in prayer for this team of doctors and Papa!! Keep up with all that is happening through the blog (Update on Papa-Shawn's Dad).

Cookie Party

Penny was invited to another birthday party. This one was held at Mel's Sweet Treats for Penny's friend, Olivia (some how I have no picture of the birthday girl). The kids first went into the kitchen where they mixed together all the ingredients to make the cookie dough. Then they floured the table and started rolling the dough to cut out the cookies. While the ladies baked the cookies the birthday guest all went back to help decorate Olivia's birthday cake with icing, gummies, M&M's, and sprinkles. Soon the cookies where ready to decorate- Sam even got to decorate a couple. This was what "beautiful" cookies we brought home from the party. What a yummy party!!

Way to Go ME

I have to give myself a plug- I ran my first ever 10k on Saturday at Point Mallard, the River City Run and did not come in last - ran it in 1hr. 4 minutes.

Laugh, Run, Play

The mile run was held at Delano Park on Thursday. The weather was perfect for the event- and man is it an event(moms, dads, and the whole family come out to see this). Sam and his class have been practicing for weeks to get ready for this run in PE with Coach. Once Sam's class got off the bus they started stretching and as soon as the kindergarten and first graders finished it was second grades turn. They have gotten really high-tech with the run, last year they wore bib numbers and this year they wore chips on their shoe to get the exact time . Sam's chip number was 781.Sam and his buddy Luke felt they MUST get on the front row and they were going to stay there till the GO was said.

I caught up with Sam at the half-way mark he looked like he was doing exactly what his dad had told - steady and then kick it at the end.

Sam coming in with his friend Banks- they finished at 8:28. Way to Go Sam!!

Quick facts: He improved his time by more than a minute(9:40), he came in 12th in the whole second grade class and was the first student from Mrs. McGrady's class. (He was pumped)

Opening Day

Once again it is time for Baseball season!! Sam is playing Minor B for the second year. He was chosen to be on Coach John and Coach Tom's team- Cubs.

(yes that was Sam's team last year)

This weekend Opening Day festivities got underway around 9am, with a parade down the street (where Penny loves trying to catch all that candy)into the ball field where each team is introduced.

Here comes the Cubs!!

After the opening ceremonies we all came home to get ready to go back out to the ball field for the Cubs first game of the season (this game does not count on our regular season)

Sam up to bat-

and playing short stop in the game.

He had a great first game.

Our Cubs lost 13-5, although we are very young and still learning - (only Sam and Jackson are returning from last year).