Friday, August 29, 2008

Stormy Weather





Much has been going on lately, so it's been a while since my last update. I am back in school after a nice summer break and that's a major factor to the craziness around here. Bailey was sick with strep throat and was unable to give her speech for historian. We are still proud that she was willing to try. Maybe next year.
I have had many doctors appointments and after having a mammogram, ultrasound, and visit with a surgeon, I am scheduled to have surgery on September 5th. The surgeon doesn't seem to think it's cancer, but they are going to remove the lump and have it biopsied. With the amount of younger women having breast cancer these days you can never be to cautious. I'm sure everything will be fine.
We have been having some great rain with this monsoon season and above are some pictures of the kids jumping in the rain. Bailey and Todd had a blast and Lola just stayed under the patio and watched. She's not into geting wet. Last night we got about five inches of rain with tons of lightning strikes and strong winds. One article we read this morning said the winds in Phoenix were as strong as hurricane winds. I love the storms! We always like to open our bedroom blinds at night and watch to lightning.

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Vote For Bailey

This school year Bailey decided to run for historian. Last week she collected the needed signatures and wrote a speech. Yesterday they were allowed to hang two 11"x17" posters anywhere in the school (above is one of her posters). Tomorrow Bailey will give her speech and afterward the kids will vote. Bailey is a little nervous but really wants to win. Good luck Bailey!

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Happy Birthday Todd!!!



Today is Todd's 9th birthday. Last night he told us we couldn't say happy birthday to him until 7:55am, the time he was born. He's so funny! In this picture he is putting together his new Indiana Jones Lego set he bought with his b-day money. A couple of years ago we decided to let the kids choose between a birthday party or $100. The kids haven't figured out yet that we're getting off cheap since a party cost $300 to $400. They always choose the $100 and that's just fine with us...and them.

Happy Birthday Todd! We love you very much!

Friday, August 8, 2008

Doing Homework

Here are some pictures Vinnie took of the kids while they were doing their homework yesterday.
Bailey is reading Treasure Island.

Todd looks so serious while reading Huckleberry Finn, his favorite book.
Lola doesn't have homework yet.