Spring Program

Carley had her Spring Program today at Challenger School. It was really cute. They sang nine different songs. Some had some actions and little dance moves. She has learned so much this year. She can read any 4 letter word and has some books she can read from cover to cover. She can also do single digit math problems. Carley and Josie have been in the same preschool class for two years. They have really enjoyed seeing each other and being together. She is going to miss her next year!

I NEED A GIRLS TRIP

A couple of my friends go to Florida every year for a little girls trip. This year I decided to join them. It was filled with lots of sun at the beach, relaxing, chatting and watching the sunset into the ocean every night. I went with Shawna, Karrie, Annilee and Nikki. Karrie made arrangements for us to stay at a beach house she use to own in Clearwater Beach. It is a little island off of Florida and we were surrounded by water. Despite Annilees attempt to get us all to wear 80 SPF, we all got a little fried. The water was clear, warm and beautiful. Annilee and I promised our kids that we would bring them home some sea shells so as we were hunting we found that most of them were occupied. (with what we don't know). Some of them had squiggly eyes, others were just plain slimy and one was a pinchy little crab. Karrie didn't appreciate that we were killing all of the sea critters so she put her foot down and told us no more! We had a great time and really enjoyed each others company. I can't wait until next year. I wouldn't miss it again. 5/14/09 - 5/18/09

Breakin Records

Taylor is such a great kid. She always excels at what ever she does. She has had straight A's since entering school. She is awesome at soccer, gymnastics and piano. She just has the talent and ability to catch on fast and she is incredibly athletic. She broke the 4th grade record for running the mile in 6 minutes 56 seconds. It was a standing record for 9 years at 7 minutes 19 seconds. She was just short of beating the school record. At field day she won the pacer run and the mile run and placed 2nd in the 100 meter dash. I am so proud of her and all of her accomplishments. Your sisters have a hard act to follow.

LIPSTICKS SOCCER

This was my second season coaching the Lipsticks and they kicked butt! Every game but one we won by at least 10 points. They played awesome all season long. Carley figured out that she is pretty darn fast and had some great runs up the field to score. When she watches the ball instead of her teammates there is no stopping her. She ended up scoring 45 points total for the season. Way to go Carley!

Broken Arm

5/6/09

I am MOTHER OF THE YEAR! The girls were all watching cartoons and playing in the game room while I was getting ready for the day. Chloe starting crying and I could hear Taylor yelling so I came in to see what all of the commotion was. Well, Chloe had fallen off of a 1-foot little Tyke slide in the game room and was saying her arm hurt. I compared it to the other arm and it was not swollen, it was not red or bruised and she could move all of her fingers. So I gave her an ice pack and sent her off to school. Well, I got a call from her teacher about 5 hours later saying that she was really favoring her arm and not using it for anything. So I headed to the school to pick her up. I called Chris on the way for his opinion and all I got from him was...."Don't tell me it is broken and you took her to school with a broken arm....I am so MAD". Yeah, you know I had so much important stuff to do that I decided to take her while I sit home and eat bon bons!

I got an appointment with a pediatric hand specialist to try and avoid the ER. Sure enough it was broken right above her wrist. The Dr. called it a buckle break. I felt so bad. She got to pick the color of her cast and she has to have it on 3 weeks. She is doing very well with it so far. One more week and counting until she can get it off.