Cutest Nephew Ever!

Can I just brag on my adorable nephew for a minute? I just got this photo from my sister Jenni of her gorgeous son, Jake. He has stolen his Aunt Mary's heart. Now just look at his photo and I'm sure you'll agree that he could endorse any baby product he wanted to. Get that boy a commercial or modeling contract! I love you, Baby Jake!

Happy Birthday, Dr. Suess

This week was Dr. Suess's birthday and Caleb's Kindergarten class had lots of fun celebrating the week with Mixed Up Monday (wearing mismatched & backward clothing), Silly Sock Wednesday, and Wacky Snack Friday. Kohl's was selling Dr. Suess books & stuffed animals for charity so we racked up ... and shared them with his class at Harmony. Here Caleb shows off Horton. We are all waiting for the release of his new movie later this month - Horton Hears a Who!

Keith Urban Rocks Kansas City!

Last night, to celebrate our 17th Anniversary (which is actually today), Terry surprised me with tickets to the Carrie Underwood/Keith Urban concert in Kansas City. We had awesome seats (a million thanks, Debby!!) and Josh even babysat Caleb for us. The concert venue was the brand new Sprint Center. We hadn't been to a concert in a while and had fun during pre-show text messaging to the big screen on stage [they displayed Terry's "Happy Anniversary" message to me] and Keith Urban taught us the "cell phone wave." Concerts are getting so high tech these days. We love Carrie and she was good, but not even in the same league as Keith Urban. He was so down to earth and generous with his fans [he gave a guitar to a woman sitting just down the end of our row]. The quality of his show was top notch. We give the concert 2 big thumbs up!

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)