Anna turns 7

Anna turned 7 this year. Her Dad and brothers went on the Fathers and Sons outing on her birthday so we had a big "Girls Weekend". This including picking Josie and Anna up from school (the last day, which was a half day). We went to Sonic for lunch and Cold Stone for dessert. We then rented a movie that Anna picked out and came home to watch it. We then went to ATS's Promotion Ceremony as I was PTO President this year and had to present the scholarships. We then went to Big Apple for Dinner. In the morning we got up and had Duncan Donuts for breakfast and attended my Sister-in-Law's baby shower. On our way home we stopped at the store and Anna picked out her cake and ice cream.

I had a coupon for a Bashes cake so she was very happy with her CareBear cake. After the boy's got home (and cleaned up) we celebrated her B-day. I think she had a good Birthday.

Austin's Promotion

Austin is DONE with Barcelona Middle School! I do not know who is happier, Austin or myself.He is getting his diploma from the principle, Tyson Kelly.
Coming out of the band room to walk across the "stage" to get his diploma.

I promised him I would buy him a suit for his promotion. He's wore the suit every Sunday since we got it.

Congratulations Austin! Only 4 more years and you start paying for your education.

Anna is now a Brownie

Anna "Bridged" from a Daisy Scout to a Brownie Scout this year. She is so happy that she will be able to sell cookies at the store like her big sister.

I still can't believe that she is going into 2nd grade already. I am so proud of her!

My Valentines Day Gift

For Christmas 2 years ago Lyle and I bought each other toilets. Yes, I know, very romantic. They were on sale for a good price, we needed them and Lyle used part of his bonus to get them. As we have four toilets in the house we couldn't pass up this deal.

So this year for Valentines day we bought new tile for the kids bathroom and Lyle replaced the toilet and the tile.

As you can see the tile was coming up and needed replaced.

We had already replaced one toilet in the downstairs bathroom as it was leaking. So we only have two more to go.

I will say it again: Home ownership is so much fun! Look at the great gifts you get.

Smarty Pants

Josie has really tried hard this year and it payed off. She made Principals Honor roll 3 of the 4 quarters and Honor roll for one of the quarters. Her school has a night just for kids like her and they get a trophy and a certificate. She has gone every year since 1st grade.

I am so proud of her and all the hard work she has done. This is her with her teacher this year.

Rollero

The kids school has two community building activities every school year. This year I was in charge of the Rollero event. (Rollero is a local skating rink) The kids had a great time and I loved reminiscing as this is the skating rink I went to as a kid. First time on skates and he just wants to play the video game. Of course it is the one with the gun. Like father like son.

Jared getting use to his skates

Joey doing her thing

Last year the event was held at Great Skate. Anna went around one time and put her shoes back on. This year she stayed in her skates all night and had fun.

William found it was easier to crawl on the floor than try to skate, but when I tried to take his skates off he was not happy.

P.S. Austin went with us also. I don't know why I don't have any pictures of him.

Austin's DS

Every year for Christmas Austin has on his list a DS. We did not want to get him one but told him he could save up his money and get one on is own.

For his birthday he asked for the money so he could save up for a DS. He was able to save $ 100.00 due to odd jobs, birthday, and mowing lawns. He walked up to Game Stop and didn't have enough money to buy the DS with tax.

He got home very disappointed. We went to Game Stop's web site and they were selling them for $ 70.00 plus shipping. We bought it and he paid the extra to have is shipped overnight!

It came in on a Wednesday, he bought a game on Thursday, stayed up all night playing his game and got the DS taken away on Friday. He finally got it back about a week ago and I haven't seen him since.

I am very proud of him being able to save his money for something he wants and I only have to yell at him two or three times before he gets off and does his chores. (lol)