Broken Arm for Spring Break

Gracie and Olivia are growing tall as weeds. Gracie broke her arm during her spring break playing behind the church a few weeks ago and now she has her blazing orange cast for everyone to see and sign. Spring has been welcomed in our house, out playing til late and gettin dirty in the fresh cut grass!

Sleepover!!!!!!

Gracie had 9-count them 9 girls over for her 7th birthday to sleepover, complete with cake and a pillow fight!!! What a time they had!

Soccer

We love Soccer! It is soooo fun! Gracie love it. Her coaches love her and her aggressiveness. She plays goalie. It has turned into a family event for us, We all go to practice together and we got to games together. We love soccer!

Tryin' on Tennis

Thursday Gracie tried tennis out and she is sold! She loves it! Clara and Gracie had their first lesson together and Lydia joined in. Jenny is such a great teacher-and patient with the kids! Thanks Jenny:)

A Walk on a BEATUTIFUL day

In my ongoing project of losing weight, Olivia and I decided to take a walk to the post office. I would say it is probably about half a mile one way. We are now a one car family, so Ralph took the van to work today. I had things that were time sensitive, so Olivia and I set out, her riding her Barbie bike and we wearing my Adidas. It is a GORGEOUS day here. Not even a cloud in the sky. Olivia had a blast riding her bike on the sidewalk, which is something she hasn't done often so it was a challenge for her, she worked he little calves! She rode up and down bumps and inclines I couldn't ride a bike up. Today is going to be a good day. Exercise and sunshine makes me feel good!

Awards Assembly

Gracie received 2 awards at her schools' awards assembly on Thursday. She was the proud recipient of the citizenship award (the white one) which means that she did not have any "needs improvement" in the behavior portion of her report card. She is "ahem, and I quote "a lovely child who is a leader to other students and always willing to help out". The orange ribbon is for all "S". Gracie has got all S's for all the 9 weeks! Geez, when did she grow up, and how did she get so dang samrt, I mean, smart?

BTW,Check out my new bumper sticker, that Gracie put on the van by herself, in the middle of the rear window, yes siree, right in the MIDDLE:)

Let us not forget what these next 3 days mean

In the midst of colored eggs, Easter grass and chocolate bunnies, let us not forget to teach our children what Good Friday and Easter morning means. I am so thankful for the sacrifice my Savior has made for me. To give his life so we may live is the ultimate sacrifice. I hope I can show my appreciation for Him by being more Christlike. Have a wonderful weekend!