Rocky!

Brent decided he wanted a fish! He's been talking about it for a while and while running other errands, Scott brought Brent to pick out a fish. Here's Rocky! Brent takes good care of him-feeds him every am and remembers too! Brent bought him w/ some of his bday money. Brent had some friends over last Sat for his friend bday party. They played football, dodge ball with water balloons and other games. Scott was in charge and participated in all =) The boys had pizza and cake. Brent and the boys had lots of fun!

What else is new..................I worked 5 days this last week and 4 the week before. It's a great job and 3-4 hrs/day. Works great with getting the kids to and from school. I've mainly worked at the high school running one of the registers. Serving food a couple times too. I stay really busy and the time flies by. The ladies are really nice to work with-the kids are pretty respectful too. I for once actually enjoy going to work!

School is going well for all. We had midterm reports come home for Brent & Maddy. They're doing great! A few comments on Maddy's that she's very talkative! Brent had the same report last year too =) They're very chatty but can also get their work done while they talk! They've all settled into their routines, homework and Hayley getting up early. They all enjoy school and are making friends.

I'm still helping at the barn. Bo is up and back in the pasture! It's such a relief to see him healed! There is another horse Dolly who is also blind-very sweet horses. I have to walk out in the pasture to see my gal Cinnamon. The horses have been staying out at night and she doesn't come in to eat so I walk to see her.

Loveland's Homecoming parade is Thursday and Hayley's cheer squad will be riding on a float with the ftball players. It should be fun to watch! Last year it was canceled because of the storm.

Scott & I are in bible study on Wed's nites at church. We got lucky and our pastor is leading this. Usually this class fills up quick and it's only offered once a year as it runs the length of the school year. It's pretty interesting-learning lots already!

Maddy's riding her bike!!!!!!!!!! She hasn't wanted to try because she's scared she'll fall. I may have mentioned this as she tried a few weeks ago. Well I had her out 1 night and Scott last night and she's got it! She turns and can stop w/ control! She was so proud of herself!! Us too =) It's great that she can ride w/ Brent & Hayley and the other kids outside!

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Happy 8th Birthday Brent!

The big guy is 8 yrs old! He had a fun day despite the fact he was in school. He brought cookies to share and got to pick some goodies from the office. He wanted home made mac n cheese and pumpkin pie. The recipe I have makes 2 pies so he was excited one was all for him =) He got Lego's, some books, golf balls, and $$ from grandma & grandpa. His Lego collection is growing! Oh and he did get a new set of golf clubs a few weeks ago. We didn't have 8 candles so we improvised! Next Saturday he's having some friends over for a party. Happy Birthday Brent!!

Meet Cinnamon!

Here she is, my love!! I lay my head on her face and rub both sides of her. Isn't she sweet and beautiful! I'd adopt her in a minute if I knew what I was doing. Bo is still hanging on this week! The vet was up yesterday taking his gauze out. He's still trickling blood but alot better than last week. The fact he's still here is wonderful and he should pull thru. I love it up there!

We had a good week. I'm tired with being back at work, the kids in school, getting up before the birds, etc. I worked everyday this week! UGH! =) boo hoo huh??? I worked at the high school a few days-interesting. Fun and a bit of a shorter day.

Hayley had LYF Youth Night at the high school Friday. We all tailgated w/ pizza and snacks before the game. All youth ftball and cheer teams went on the field to be recognized. Loveland's hs team got trampled but it was fun anyway. The kids liked watching the marching band. Hayley of course liked the drums.

Today we're just hanging out-great lazy day! I sat outside and read and took a snooze. It'll be great to have tomorrow off.

Brent is oh so excited for his bday! Me too =) he wants pumpkin pie for his bday instead of cake! So I will make him one fresh on Thursday.

Well, off to get kids in bed. Take care!

1st Day of School

Hayley 5th grade

Brent 2nd grade

Maddy 1st grade

Maddy and her BFF Katie on the bus together. Katie is in Kindergarten.

The 1st day of school was last Tuesday. Hayley was up and at 'em early with excitement. She has to get up an hr earlier than last year so it's quite an adjustment for her. She had a great 1st day-likes her teachers and her new school. She knew 1 girl from last year in her class and is making new friends. She's in band this year and is playing bells. She wants to play drums and bells is the start to work up to drums. She gets home 45 min before Brent & Maddy so it's nice for her to have some quiet time in the house-just her and I time.

Brent had an adjusting week as well. He's at a new school this year too. His teacher is very nice and he likes her. He also knows a few boys from last year in his class. He says his playground is boring. The playground at LECC is huge compared to the one he has now so I can understand. He rides the bus with our neighbor and his friend Mason and a few other friends from the neighborhood. He catches the bus earlier but he doesn't have to get up earlier. He's always up in the am.

And Maddy has had a good week too. She has Brent's teacher from last year so that's helped her ease into school I think. So far she seems ok to be gone all day. I miss her (all of them) and it's weird to have her gone all day. I can't believe my kids are in school now. She rides the bus with her friend Katie =) and Mason's brother Max.

I've been busy working...........................yikes, work after 8 yrs of being home! I worked 3 days last week at Hayley's school and the middle school which is connected to hers. I served food, washed dishes, cashiered, and lots of other things. The people are really nice to work with. I've been working 9:30-2. The time goes fast as there's always something to do. I work today and tomorrow at Hayley's school and the h.s. on Wednesday. It's nice to keep busy.

Hayley cheered yesterday. Her team played Lakota which is a tough team at any age for Loveland to beat. The kids are big-farm team =) I think the h.s. team is ranked 2nd in the nation. Scott heard that..................anyway, her team only lost by a touchdown which isn't bad for playing a tough team.

I was at the barn on Saturday. I missed my horse pals! Raja died while we were in Mn. The am feeders found her in the pasture and had to put her down. She was Bo's friend. He's blind so he would follow her around. She would 'winny' for him as they walked so he knew where she was. He fell over her also and tore his femeral (sp?) artery and had surgery on Friday. He was bleeding Sat when I was up. His owner was there and concerned. The vet said it could happen. He has gauze hanging from his incision to let it drain. The poor horse had blood running down his leg and pooling. It would start and slow and kept on. The owner had her kids there to say goodbye as she didn't know what would happen. He may bleed to death or it would stop and some point and clot and start to heal. The vet was on his way when I left. I haven't heard anything so I hope he made it. If he made it thru 48 hrs he would have a chance to live. I'll have to take a pic of my favorite horse Cinnamon. She's so sweet and wants love. I rub her head and her neck. I brought carrots Saturday and she loved the treat. Bo had lots too to get better =)

Well, gotta go to work. Take care!!!!

Hayley and Paige!

Here is a cute pic Paige sent us of the girls back in preschool. It was their xmas show. Look how much they've changed! Hayley and Paige had a sleepover when we were in Mn. They had a lot of fun. The girls went and played laser tag and pizza for dinner and watched a movie and played. It was so fun to get them together. They're great friends!!!!!!!! Hayley had so much fun and misses Paige! We miss you and Sarah!! I love these pic's of them =)

Hayley's cheer squad of '09

The football season got under way last weekend. Today Loveland played the Sycamore Aviators. Score was 0-0. It was great to see Hayley out cheering again. She really likes it! Our neighbor Hunter who is in Hayley's grade is on the team she cheers for. The girls did a great job!

We're back!

The kids looking for sunny's

Lego Land

Whew, it's been a while since our last updates! The summer has flown by. I can't believe we start school the day after tomorrow =( I think we're all ready but not ready. I start work on Thursday and work on Friday! After that we'll see how much 'subbing' they need.
The Edward pic's are our niece Stephanie's room. A Twilight fan heaven =) The kids at soccer practice and cousin Abby with Hayley.

We had a great week up nort =) We spent a few days with Carol, a few days with gma-quiet with our men gone. Great to spend time with gma! The kids had fun playing with gma & gpa's 3 cats. Not a lot of fresh air when I'm allergic to them. Maddy started to wheeze and sneezing along with Hayley. Gail and I took the kids to Under Water World at the Mall of America. I told Brent about Lego land and he was so excited to go. His eyes were huge when he saw it! He bought a Star Wars set. We also took Hayley & Maddy to the American Girl store. Hayley got to see Paige her friend. They've been back in touch for awhile as with Tori. We went to Space Aliens with Paige and Sarah-how fun! She saw Tori too. Those girls have grown! We spent time with Lisa and the kids. We went to the beach. The kids had so much fun in the water and sand. We packed lunches and sat at the beach all afternoon. It wasn't too warm-wonderful afternoon to be out. Erika and Brent and the other beach goers were trying to catch the sunny's swimming around. We went blueberry picking and to the park for lunch on Friday. The boys came home on Sunday with 4 walleyes each and wonderful stories and pic's of the week. Scott caught a 35" Northern! He sent it back. We had a good trip back. Lots of storms we hit in Ill and Indy. It's been nice to unpack and settle in after being gone. Jake and the kids were so excited to see each other! The neighbor girls who watched Jake even vacuumed our house for us!