Summertime is Pedicure-time

Fancy fancy fancy, Sadie said that we should make this a tradition . . . I completely agree!

Sadie wasn't sleeping, but it was so nice that we could've!

2 Championships Same Shirt

Keaton's basketball team entered two age divisions in the same league. While Keaton is in 5th grade, he plays for a 6th grade team. They played other 6th graders AND other 7th graders. Yep, you guessed it, Keaton's team, CRASH wins the leagues with undefeated records AND they win the championship tourney's of EACH league. So they got two of the same t-shirts! Yeah CRASH!

Sadie and soccer

Have I mentioned that soccer isn't one of my favorite sports. Especially when the field is so small that they kick it out of bounds every other kick! But, it is turning into Sadie's favorite sport. She had a really good little season and is showing improvement every game. I'll keep going to her games, but I'll also try to insert a little softball in here and there.

Keaton's Viola Concert

Keaton had his viola concert during May, yes, I am late at posting all of the happenings. I am so proud of him and sticking to the early morning viola classes at the school. The concert was fun, with a little screetching here and there, but you could actually discern what piece they were playing this time. Good job Keaton. Next year he wants to play the cello! Mom's not sure about that. Sadie wants to play the Cello too, but I told her that you need to be able to carry your own instrument and since even a jr. cello is bigger than her, we'll wait another year.

Piano Recital Time

We had our annual paino recital last night and the kids did a fabulous job . . . take a look! (You'll have to scroll down and 'pause' the music on the right hand side so you can hear the piano)

Alex masters Waterfall by Jon Schmidt

Keaton is amazing at A Whole New World

Sadie rings the Distant Bells

Anniversary #17

Last month was our 17th year anniversary. I know, 17. . . can you really believe that? Glen has always been the one to plan a surprise anniversary. . . I am lucky to remember it. This year he wanted me to take the day off and pack an overnight bag. In the morning he brought me some beautiful tulips and a note that said, following my appointment at the beauty parlor for my hair, to report to the day spa! I LOVE THE DAY SPA!

So, I had a nice color job for the hair, boy, at this age, I really needed a color. Then off to the day spa. I checked in and they knew exactly who I was and had a big facial session scheduled for me. I LOVE FACIALS! It was so fabulous I didn't want to leave, but when I did, they said, "happy anniversary" and handed me another note with a hotel key! So I went off to the fancy hotel where he was waiting to take me to dinner to my favorite place. I LOVE MARKET STREET GRILL!

We had a great meal including dessert - we hardly ever have room for dessert but we did. He said we could go to a movie, but I was so so relaxed and comfortable, why leave the fancy hotel? We just talked and laughed and talked. It was a great night. The kids were all arranged for by having our neice Anna come over to stay with them and get them off to school. I LOVE ANNA! Thank you so much. I slept in, had breakfast while Glen went off to work. I want to make that type of anniversary a tradition for sure. I don't think I need anything more. I gave Glen a book that hopefully he will enjoy, I did. And 17 reisens (reasons - thanks Heather for the idea) that I love him. Maybe I'll post them too. Looking forward to another 17!! Love you Glen.

Keaton Earns "Power of One" Award

It was Keaton's turn to earn the "Power of One" award last week. Keaton has been a Safe School Ambassador for two years now helping the kids learn about bullying and being a positive influence in and around school. He has been taking early morning viola lessons and performing in concerts throughout the year. He has hardly ever brought home homework and still his teacher says: "Keaton is Excellent in every way". I worry that it will go to his head, but for now he is enjoying the recognition. He has always had good friends, even girl-type friends. He looks out for the little guy and is the very most sensitive kid I know. Good Job Keaton - We are very proud of you and love you so so much.

Dad didn't teach me . . .

On Easter, Glen thought it would be fun to do some pigeon shooting with Grandpa Anderson's shot gun. Everyone that wanted a turn had a turn and did pretty well. With a lot of encouragement, I stepped up to the plate . . . or the gun. Glen told me to keep it away from my teeth . . . notice where it is . . . then "PULL" . . . I just want to make it known that not only did I shoot the gun well, handled the kick with grace, caught the shell flying away from the gun . . . BUT . . . I HIT the pigeon too!

After the shot, everyone ducked for cover and quickly took the gun far away from me.

Las Vegas Trip

We went to Las Vegas with our family to support Alex's basketball team. We had a good time with all of the new "cultural" experiences of the Las Vegas Strip. While the weather was a little cold it was nice to be together. We walked and walked and walked. The kids had fun on the roller coasters and at Circus Circus. We were really facinated by the "Stone Man" who was actually real. The kids got their first taste of the culture of casinos and the street trash that was handed out at every turn. I was very proud of it when Alex said that he was disgusted and didn't want to return soon.

Easter with the Andersons

It has been a couple of years since we have been able to celebrate Easter with the Andersons. Strangely enough, it was a beautiful day because it is usually cold and windy. As many people that could be there were there. We had a great dinner made by Grandma Anderson and the annual Easter Egg hunt for the kids. Okay, "kids" amount to anyone who isn't married . . . I think the rules keep changing. Grandma hid nearly 200 eggs around the yard and we were off to the races. Enjoy the fun photos.