Pinewood derby...

Here are the boys in January getting ready to race the car that Tom made. We shall see how good he is!!! They were excited and having a good time racing it. They basically ran around the gym like banches!! Oh well Boys right? It was so cold this night we went to get it weighed. Everything is an exact science on these cars and they are inspected thoroughly. The point is that the boys had a good time and raced it well.

Spencey

Spencer wanted a photo when Isaac had his photo taken when he lost his teeth. So here it is...my little boy! He is growing up and I have really been trying to spend as much time with his as I can. He is a sweet little boy with a big heart! I love my boys so much.

Second Lost tooth!

Well the boy lost another tooth! Now he wants his two front teeth for Christmas! He came running to me when I picked him up from Grandma's and he had his tooth come out when he was eating lunch. He was pretty happy about this so that he could get some cash. He really looks funny now and he said that he was having a hard time talking and saying "S" sounds.

Lost Tooth

Well my boy lost his tooth today and he looks so funny with this big huge space in his smile. I can't believe my baby lost his tooth! He was so excited-it fell out at lunch and he was so excited when he saw me today when the bell rang and I could see the hole all the way down the hall!!! The tooth fairy came and brought him some change...

Spencers Bird House

Spencer asked for this fake birdhouse maker for months. I was so happy to get it for him. He wanted to be a "real woodworker". He was so excited and he still loves it. He plays with it a lot and makes and re-makes his little birdhouse. It was a worthwhile gift.

The gang!

This photo was taken on Christmas eve at the annual Christmas eve service at church. The kids all love each other and they have so much fun together. They all hang out and spend a great deal of time playing on all of the climbing equipment in the back yard. These kids are our neighbors. Taylor and Cameron and Mary Grace. They sure enjoy each other.

My boys

This is a great photo of my cub scouts after a den meeting one day. I just love them and I think that they are a great group of kids. They all get along well for the most part and we have a good time. They have been very busy this year with all kinds of activities and Isaac is really enjoying it. It is a great opportunity for him.

Chef Mickey

This was taken at Chef Mickey's. We ate breakfast here and the characters come around and sign books and take photos with the kids...or whoever. The food was wonderful at Disney. We had plenty to eat at the restaurants down there. They presented the food really nice and they had a ton of it.We had the dining plan and I highly reccommend it, as the food is outrageous if you want to pay for it out of pocket.

The car Ride

Isaac took me for a car ride and I got whiplash so bad from his driving. I hope that he improves just a little bit before he gets his license! He just loved driving the car. Spencer drove Tom and he had fun as well. They were behind us so I don't have a real good photo of him driving...Isaac thought that he was really hot stuff in this car...

..

Mouse Hat

Well when you are in Disney it doesnt look weird if you want to wear mouse ears, in fact most people, regardless of age, wear them at the Magic Kingdom. It was fun to wear them and we each picked out a fun hat to wear during our stay. Spence opted out of the ears and went with the Buzz Lightyear cap to help with the bright sun.

Magic Kingdom

Well the castle was every bit as magical as I thought it was going to be. They make it look so wonderful all the time with shows during the day and tons of fireworks at night. It is a perfect entrance to the park and made the experience. Most of the princesses were walking with their princes during the time we were there. I guess this is the year of a million dreams celebration...

Disney

This is a photo taken on our first day at Disney. We went to MGM. It was so awesome and wonderful. They leave no detail undone. The boys had a great time and we were able to see a stunt show of Indiana Jones. They boys loved it when everything blew up of course. It was so neat to see how they make the movies and do all of the stunts...We had a great time and it was about 80 degrees down there...hummm.....cold here, warm there....

Photo with Santa

This is a photo of them with the best Santa in the
whole world. He takes time to be with them and talk to them. He really made an effort to know their names and to ask them what they wanted for Christmas. They loved it! He read them a story and asked them questions about the book he was reading to them...Way better than the "Mall" Santa that we traditionally use.

Christmas Photo 2006

Well they had this one done last year as well but I just loved it. I really love the way it looks for some reason. Here are my boys about 2 weeks ago when I took them to Sears and had their photos done. They did a pretty good job and didn't fight too much so I was pleased. Plus we were able to get right in and get them done. That always helps. I love them so much....

Spencer and Mom

Spencer and I had to get a photo as well. He is my lover. I have really been enjoying spending time with him now that school is done. I have been taking him to breakfast after we drop Isaac off at school and he has been a great help around the house by doing his own laundry and dishes (with mom's help of course). They spent some time outside running around enjoying the freedom to finally run.

Isaac and Mom

Isaac and I took a photo outside the center after graduation. I was happy that my boys were able to see me graduate. Isaac kept saying that he wanted to go to college to be a nurse. How wonderful would that be? That would be so neat. I told him whatever he wanted to be as long as he was happy doing it. He is a good kid and loves his mama.

Decorated Caps!

Many of us followed the tradition to decorate the tops of our caps with our degree. I had a party here at the house last week and we got together and had fun and decorated the caps. It was a chance to get together before we go out into the community and heal the sick.

Graduation Day!

Well, this is it. This is the big one that I have been waiting for! It took four long years to get here. I am so happy about this photo. I worked so hard and went through so much in the last few years. I was awarded the Outstanding Student award from the department of nursing. I was pretty happy about this. It was such a great day and my family and friends came to support me and I was thrilled to have them there. I feel so good about getting my education. The keynote speaker said that they can take everything from you but they can't take your education and that is so true. My mom has told me that quite often throughout my life. She has always said that to encourage me to go back to school. I now understand what she was talking about. She was so right. I have that and I can go anywhere and get a job and support myself if I had to. Thanks Mom!

Friends

This was taken tonight and it is a photo of me and my study buddies. I have spent a lot of time with Beatrice and Brian over the course of my years at the university. I think that they are wonderful students and friends. I will miss the camaraderie with everyone. And that's about all. I am so ready to move on with my life and get out there and start seeing patients.

Honors Convocation

This is my photo of tonight's honors convocation. This is a ceremony where we are presented with our "cords" to wear for graduation. I was arranging everyone and slid in on the end. My red sweater was shedding everywhere. Everything I touched had like a red glow to it. It was nuts.

My parents came along with my hubby and children. We had a good time and I was so happy to have my parents there. They have helped me out so much it is beyond measure. Without their help I would not be where I am today.