Happy Birthday, Josh!

Josh celebrated his 12th birthday on March 1st and got a big surprise from Mom and Dad (well.... it was Dad's idea, not mine!). A baja motocross 70cc dirt bike was waiting for him when he got off the school bus the day before his birthday. And, we were blessed with spring-like 70 degree weather the next two days so he (and all the neighbors) could enjoy riding it. Even I took a spin around the cul-d-sac. Then the temperatures dropped back into the 30's. But that hasn't stopped Josh. He's become quite a pro already. Can you believe this is the same kid who drew all over my van with a rock when he was two? They really do grow up, don't they?!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Terry, my Valentine, went to Phoenix the week of Valentine's where it was warm and sunny and left the boys and I here in frigid Kansas with all the snow and ice. But we forgave him quickly when a bouquet of Valentine cookies were delivered to our doorstep on February 14th from "Cookies by Design." Now that's something I can really sink my teeth into. And that I did! I think I've gained a few pounds, but it was so worth it. Oh by the way..... check out Josh's new braces. Next month he's going to get different color bands.

Guess who is 50! Not me... (yet)!

My brother-in-law, Michael turned 50 on December 20, 2007, and I had a lot of fun helping my sister plan a huge surprise party at the Senior Center in Lake Mary, Florida! We went all out, dressing up as senior citizens with wigs and dresses purchased at the Thrift Store and roasting the older-than-dirt birthday boy. In case you don't recognize us, that's my sister, Lisa, and I in the photo. I know you are just at a loss for words right now!

Christmas at Resurrection

As many of you know I'm slightly nuts because I actually enjoy being on stage. So, a highlight of the year for me was Christmas at Resurrection in which both Caleb and I had parts. I wore several hats this year... carried banners, snowflakes, threw streamers, was a "lady of ill-repute," and was in the royal court of one of the wise men. I even had a speaking part as an usher during the transitional skit. It's a lot of rehearsals and I lose an entire week of December because I'm basically camped out at the church, but it's worth the friendships I make during the process. Here are pictures from the show. That's me to the left of Frosty!

Our Crazy Family! (December 2007)