Spelling Test

Yesterday Nathan came home from school with his list of spelling words. The teacher gives the kids a pre-test at the beginning of the week to see how they do with the words without having studied them. He got half right and half wrong, but when I gave him a test today he got them all spelled correctly.

Build and Grow- Part 2

The boys, joined by their sweet friends, got to go to Lowe's for their Build and Grow program. I can't tell you enough how awesome this is and it is FREE!! Lowe's will be doing it every weekend till the middle of May and then the last two weeks of May (and then twice a month for the rest of the year). You can go on their website and see what they will be building for the next two sessions.

Today's project was a mini-baseball game. It wasn't too hard to do and the kids had so much fun playing with their toys after wards. Next week they will get to build a planter with a clear front so they can watch their plants grow and the week after that they will be making bird feeders-so cool!!

Go out there and get building!!

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Mini-Baseball Game

Just Waiting

Nathan wanted his turn on the computer (something the boys BOTH want to do now) so we agreed on 20 minutes. He wanted to set the timer on the computer. I told him that was fine, but then he wanted to watch it count down. I told him he should go do something else, but he was adamant that he watch it go down to zero. This picture just cracks me up- just waiting-waiting-waiting. Such patience when we want something!!

The Great Hair Debate- Part 3

Well, it has now been three weeks since the hair was first cut. It is growing- I promise. I tried to get pics that showed more head and hair, but they are a little weird. Enjoy!!

Wordless Wednesday::Dan's Favorite Pickle!

Easter 2010

What a glorious day!! Today represents the day our Lord rose from the dead- conquering death and sin!! Hallelujah!!

Nathan and Jason heading out to church- so handsome!!

A visit from the Easter Bunny!!

It's Official...and more!

Ryan has his driver's license. We spent several hours (and that was with an appointment) at the DMV yesterday, but the boy passed his behind the wheel test and his actual license will arrive in 2 to 3 weeks. We were both relieved!!

Also, Ryan has decided to attend ASU in the fall. Granted, he hasn't seen the campus yet, but it is the most affordable option at this point. He and his mom are going tomorrow to visit the campus, see housing, talk to the music director for the marching band (yes, he will play the tuba there) and get a feel of the place. I am sure he will be doing the lion's share of the driving out there so he will have a good idea how far it is (or how close it is).

This is a time full of many milestones: driver's license, choosing a college, turning 18 (on 5/13), Prom with his girlfriend (1 year anniv. is 4/20), graduating from high school (6/16).... this is just the beginning (or the end).

We love you Ryan- enjoy these days!!