New Year

I know it is June but since I haven't posted in a while, it is a new year on my blog! I just thought I would write just to say that I posted (hoping they don't kick me out for inactivity).

Handywoman

So hear I sit typing on this blog while my spouse performs the manly duty of installing a stacking kit so we can stack the washer/dryer. Not what you're thinking - this is Sam typing while Cathy does the hard work.

There - I did something. I used my manly skills to sweep up the lint under the dryer.

Brooke and her haircut for Locks of Love

Brooke is such a compassionate child that we were not surprised that she wanted to get her haircut to give away. She loves her red hair but decided that it would grow back. I asked her if she would wait until after our Christmas photo and she agreed. She then decided that she would get her haircut on her 10th birthday, December 11. I took her and Madi out of school for lunch and a haircut! She wanted Madi to go with her. Her are the pictures of her day...

Happy New Year

Happy New Year! We have decided to stay in touch with the tech world and maintain our own blog. I am going to try to update regularly but since it seems I often have more things to do in my 24 hour day than physically possible, we'll see what happens. I could actually do more but I do value my sleep! We have had a relaxing week at home with no schedules which has been fun. However, I know our family and we do better with schedules. Even the kids agree. You can only have so much "down time" then it is time to jump right back in! Jordan will be with us for a few more weeks, Brady will continue with basketball and hanging out with his friends on their bikes. Madi will start the new year with a violin recital on her birthday (Jan 4) and begin 6th grade basketball on the 5th. She is going to take a break from club volleyball for the next session until basketball finishes. Brooke continues with basketball and club volleyball. Madi and Brooke will also jump back into piano and the elementary String Orchestra. Also, Madi's Evansville Youth Philharmonic Orchestra will have a concert at the end of January. Brady and Madi will both be in Mutual on Tuesday nights since Madi is turning 12! Brady will be 14 and able to attend Youth dances in a few weeks, YIKES! He is also working towards his Eagle. Sam and I will continue to shuttle kids where they need to be. Life is busy and life is good...