Fathers day weekend

The kids and I had alot of fun with planning Fathers day weekend. We started Saturday off with breakfast and then Mike received his first envelope that contained clues to what would come next in his day. So first we had a massage planned for him. After that he read his next envelope and he had to meet us at a park where they played catch, we had a picnic, played on the playground and skipped rocks into the creek hoping we wouldn't meet up with any copperheads like the last time we had gone there.

He then had his next envelope of clues. We went to the High School Football Field to watch Asher perform his acrobats that he learned while attending Acro Fitness all year and receive his trophy. This kid cant seem to just walk. He's always doing a cartwheel or flip in the middle of just walking across the room. As I'm typing this he's doing hand stands while watching Sponge bob. We were able to get a picture of him practicing on the sidelines but unfortunately the performance was rained out. They wanted him to join the boys team for next year but we decided that we would have to pass on that for now it would require ALOT of time and money. So they put him in the advanced class for next year. He's so excited.

Next was dinner and then a relaxing rest of the night at home so Mike could play World of War craft with his friends.

Then on Sunday he got his last envelope of clues. We surprised him with his favorite dessert, apple pie and ice cream. And then we took him to the top of the hill in our backyard and surprised him with something that he has been saying that he would love to have someday. A TELESCOPE! He was so surprised. We hope that dad knows how much we love and appreciate him.

A/B Honor Roll

Spencer made A/B honor Roll. He is so smart. This picture is at his award Ceremony. He also made perfect attendance except that he missed the day before the ceremony. BUMMER! And best of all he recieved the Presidential award. He had to maintain a 90% or higher grade point average from 4th grade all the way through 6th grade. I have to admit I cried like a baby. Now my little boy is off to Middle school. Where has the time gone?

Ashers first Cub Scout Camp

Asher was so excited. After watching his big brother get to go off and do all the fun things in Cub Scouts it's finally his turn now. This is his first day of Cub Scout Camp. No overnights. Just Day camp. He had to wear this shirt EVERYDAY. Believe me. It was a different color by the end of the week. Archery and getting hosed down by the Fire Engine were his favorite parts. He was very concerned about ticks and had mom check him head to toe every day.

Jazzercised in Parade

Ok, yes I'm CRAZY! I did Jazzercise routines during the parade in Mooresville NC. In Nov. with a sciatic nerve problem. I'm not even sure how I made it. My right leg didn't even want to move. But did it somehow. THE WHOLE WAY. I swear I thought it would never end. Then I had to limp back to the car all the way back at the beginning where the parade had started. The parade was the straw that broke the camels back though. I ended up having to give up Jazzercise and my class manager position for a while while I healed. I'm very glad I did it though. It was great fun!

I'm all better now and back at Jazzercise again and loving it of course!!

First Boyscout Camp

Spencers first Boyscout camp now that he is 12yrs old. He was soooo nervous about EVERYTHING! Taking showers, the other boys, sleeping on a cot. Not doing well in his classes. And most importantly the food. Anyone who knows Spencer knows how picky he is. So he took lots of powerbars, granola bars, juice boxes, bread and peanut butter with him. He called once the second day he was there. His leaders said that would be the only time he would be allowed to call home. He said he was very bored. Didn't sleep very well on the cot. The boys were doing their own things. The food stunk. And his fishing pole broke. His classes would be starting the next day so he hoped things would get better. Everyday his classes were fishing-archery-camping- and then rifle. If that does'nt sound like major boy fun.

Wed. night was famly night. So because we love our son sooooo much we drove 3hrs to go see him. Besides Mike was taking the place of one of the leaders for the rest of the week. I think Mike was more excited about going to camp. Spencer was very relieved that dad was going to be staying with him. It will be great father son bonding time. We got to see his camp and watched skits that the different boyscout troops made up. Asher, Reagan, and I drove back to Asheville to stay in a hotel there and then spent the day with our wonderful friends Marie and her kids. Then another relaxing 2hr drive back home listening to Asher and Reagan fight the whole way.

The arena where the performances took place.

A blast at Disney World

In Jan. 2008 we had a wonderful trip to Disney World. The weather was perfect. Hardly any crowds or lines. And we met lots of people from Europe.

Reagan turned 4 during our trip. She was so excited to get to dress up like Cinderella and dance around the castle. She wore her crown almost everyday there.

First Girls Weekend

After much persuasion to leave my family for a great girls weekend trip to the beach. I recommend that every one do this sometime. I have never slept on the beach before and I didn't this time either with all the girly chit chatting. It was amazing!! All we did was lay on the beach, booggie board, sit in the hot tub, eat things that aren't good for us, and shop shop and some more shopping. . Yes, I missed my family but I am a better mom now.