Happy Birthday!! Wow, I can't believe you are 9 already, going on 14!! We went to grandma & grandpa Hanson's to celebrate. You loved your blue cake. We got some cute clothes from grandma and you can't wait to play your horse game. More partying to come!
Brittney received the "Coyote of the Month" award at school today! She was so excited! She has a wonderful teacher (Mrs. Boelens)and this has been her best year yet!
Wow, I couldn't believe all the wonderful things her teacher had to say about her. Here's a small sample. "You are a talented student who excels in 3rd grade. You put 110% in everything you do. You are an exemplary role model for your peers. I could give you the "Character Counts" award each month. Anyone who you consider to be a friend is lucky to have you in their life. If I were in 3rd grade, I would most certainly want to be one of them! I hope you know what an amazing person you are. One day you are going to do something super special in life and truly make a difference in this world." Wow!! She made me cry!
Congratulations B, you so deserve it!
The girls were very busy today, being creative. I snapped a few photos of their work. The had fun making things with the play dough we made, drawing a map of a house (7 stories tall) on their white board and playing with the Polly pockets and littlest pet shop. Cute!!
Leader, pounding drums.
2 scouts, performing ceremony.
The boys from his troop and their moms.
Putting our pins on.
Meeting new Scout Master, welcoming into troop.
Ryan, happy scout!
Ryan received his Arrow of Light award in Cub Scouts tonight. It is the highest rank in cub scouts. He actually earned it months ago, but they were waiting for all the boys his age to complete it. Also, to schedule the ceremony. It was a nice evening and we had a lot of family come and support him. Thanks!! He has been waiting for this and is so excited to have it! He is really enjoying boy scouts, the last couple of months.
Well, we are starting another busy time of year, baseball and softball season. Ryan meet his team "Diamondbacks" and he is very excited! The coaches seem great and he knows 2 boys from school. Brittney also meet her team "Pink Bubblegum" and she's excited to try softball. This is her first year and I think she'll do great! She is very athletic and very competitive. She knew 2 girls from school, also. Can't wait to watch the games, I always enjoy them!! Good luck and I hope it's a great year for you both.
Todd surprised us with dinner tonight at home. He dressed up and everything!! The kids loved it! He had gone to a Brazilian Steakhouse on a work trip and they had these circle discs on the table. If you wanted more food you had the green side up and no more food the red side up. So we got to use them for dinner and he would know if we needed something. Thanks for a fun night!! We love you!
"Can't wait to get the wrapper off!!"
Happy Valentine's Day!! It was a fun day giving valentines to each other. I received some pretty flowers and chocolate!! Todd got a fun Clue game"24".
Todd and I went to my brother and sister-in-laws house tonight for a Valentines party. It was a lot of fun!! They had lots of yummy food and we played some fun games!! It was fun to see friends from high school. Thanks for a fun night and for the great pictures!!
"KISS!!"
Kimberly came out of school today wearing this cute heart!! Special Delivery, so sweet!! They had a fun party today!
Ryan's "John Adams" costume. He looks great!
R holding a gun.
R talking about the battle. "Guns firing"
Ryan"John Adams" giving his speech and waving the Declaration of Independence.
Ryan's group.
Ryan's friends.
Ryan's class with Ms. Lever.
Ryan played John Adams in the Walk Through American Revolution at school. They practiced their lines for weeks, made the props, rented costumes and learned all about this event in history. They scored points for everything they did. How they looked, memorizing their lines, answering questions and participating in the reenactment. His team lost by 5 points. They all did a great job!! He came home from school with a big headache. What s big day! I'm very proud of you!!
Kylee sitting in the toy bucket.
Well, I started a new adventure today. This sweet little girl is Kylee, she's 13 months old and walking. My neighbors adopted her in December, from China. They've been waiting for a little one for years. Her mom is going back to work, so I'm going to be watching her 3 days a week. They are very excited to have her close by and not have to drive to pick her up. I'm glad to be making some extra money to help pay the bills. She is a sweetheart and loves to play with the kids. Rusty(dog) is already protective of her too! I hope the transition will go well for the both of us.
