EASTER 2009

Emily and Hayden went over to their cousins to color Easter Eggs this year. They were all old enough to prepare the coloring and set everything up. It is nice that my children are growing up and becoming more independent! Tanner was sick and not able to go. So sad for him :(

For the past two years John has participated in the Ford's Half Ironman in California. The first year he did it I thought he was going to die. The second year he looked so much better when he finished. He had improved his time by about one hour. He is going for a third year...what a man, an Ironman that is!

Monkeying Around! I needed new beans for our bean bags. The boys were helping me, as you can see. They had a great time playing in the styrofoam beans. It took a while for us to get them all cleaned up, but it was worth it!

Hayden's last Pinewood Derby! He loves the New York Giants, and his car shows it. He and dad worked hard on his car this year. He actually came in fourth place. Way to go, Hayden!

Hayden's Blue and Gold Banquet. The boys collected postcards from around the country. With the help of Grandma Kimber, Hayden ended up with 25 or 30 postcards from other states. Pretty cool!

The sixth grade field trip to the Renaisance Festival. I always end up with a group of boys! Rowdy ones at that. This year it was Tanner. He had a great time seeing all the sights and trying a few exhibits.

Emily's science project....which battery lasts longer. It was a pretty good project and we discovered that the energizer battery lasts longer. That was good to know because we actually use the energizer and it costs less than the duracell. Her project was put in the science fair and her teacher kept her board to use as an example for next year. Way to go, Emily!

I love Valentine's Day.

Even though it isn't much, I enjoy doing something fun that shows my family how much I love them. This year, I wrote them each a little note telling them the special thing I loved about them. It is a tradition that I leave a box of conversation hearts by their place at the table. So, when they come down to breakfast they get a little surprise. However, it is not much of a surprise anymore...they are old enough that they are catching on and expect the box of hearts. Oh well, it is still fun for all of us!

London's Run
2009


This is the first year we all participated. John did the half marathon, Jordan and Tanner did the 10k, Hayden and I and our "other son" Tyson did the 2 mile, while Emily enjoyed the pancake breakfast. She has had problems with her knee and has had to cut back on physical activity, dance being one of them. It was a great feeling knowing that we are helping those in our community who have struggled with cancer.

Doing the 2 mile with our friends!

"Have fun, fun, fun till daddy takes the t-bird away." In January 2009, Emily participated in her middle school talent show. She performed a tap dance that she learned at K & K dance studio. Tapping is her favorite form of dance. Although she didn't win first place, she did recieve alot of cheers and claps. You go girl!

Hayden won his class spot for the school spelling bee. He didn't get too far, but this is his second or third year to do this! We are so proud!

I suppose all good things must come to an end. Here we are in Buffalo, New York waiting for our flight. What a great time we had visiting and playing with John's family. We are all sad to leave the fun behind for now it is time to go back to school and work.