Michael Jackson

Karen and Joel got tickets for the MJ Memorial.

They wanted to sell them.
When we realized they couldn't sell them - we encouraged them to go.

Karen was worried about what to wear!

They ended up going...
and they called from the show and told us they were so happy they went...
that it was INCREDIBLE!

How fun for them...
and how fun for us to hear all about it first hand!

Rest in Peace MJ.
Thanks for putting on good shows... even in death!

7th Annual Swim Party

Can you believe...

We had our 7th Annual Swim Party yesterday.

Not my regular open door policy ... but fun nonetheless!
I think this will continue to be a tradition that my kids love.

End of School 2009

School is done.
Thankfully!

Josh completed 6th grade with all As. We are very proud of him! He worked hard and he was very proud of himself too.

Ben completed 4th grade. He did well in school too. He had a very difficult year with struggles in school and with friends ... but all in all, we survived!

Daniel completed 2nd grade. He got all 4s too. He is very smart and very eager to learn and eager to please. He is looking very forward to 3rd grade.

We have much to be proud of. Three boys. Three happy, smart boys.

Photofunia

I was led to this website ... Photofunia ...
Look at the fun picture that I made...
I am going to have a good time with it!

Click Here to see one that we made of
Daniel

Ben's Birthday

Ben is a funny boy.

Yesterday was his tenth birthday.
I had a surprise party for him.
Just a few friends came for swimming and lunch.
It rained.
Figures.

He was surprised.
But annoyed.
He told me he didn't like it.

He wants to know what is happening in his life.
He doesn't like surprises.
I told him I do.
I guess we don't see eye to eye!

He is a very sweet boy...
I can't believe it's been 10 years since he was born.
He is sensitive, he is funny, he is an actor, he is quiet, he has come so far in his life!

Josh's 12 Birthday Celebration

I can't believe it!

My baby boy will be 12 on Tuesday!

We had a birthday celebration with four of his friends & his brothers.

We went bowling & to dinner.

His choice.

He says he had a great time! I have to admit, it was a rather boring party for this mom who *loves* to have parties... but it wasn't about me this time!

Big Chief

Indian Guides is nearly finished.

Eight fall camps, eight winter camps, eight spring camps.

Three vests full of patches, three fluff and feather lances, three boys who have made memories with their dad to last forever.

It makes me very sad to think it's all over.

This past year has been a ride.

Allen was the Federation Chief - in charge of the whole program and loved every minute of it!

My Chief and his helpers.