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No trip to Columbia would be complete without Shakespears and a visit to the Columns. Go Tigers(sorry Dad).

Grant Elementary School

This was Sam's school went he lived in Columbia. He was very proud to show the kids were he went to school. We even got to go inside and tour the building. He was so excited to see his old classroom.

Columbia- Youzuem

Pete in his usual(no pants and he loves the rain boots). You tell him to get pj's on and he comes out wearing long johns in the middle of summer. I can't wait to show these pictures to them when they are older. Pete is always in costume or running around in his underwear. Emily loves to be outside just as much as Pete except she always has to have a pretty outfit on you. Never know whos going to show up thats the way a girls mind works. Drew is quite opposite loves to be indoors watching his shows and he has such a nice face in this picture(he was mad at Sam for some reason). Four more days of school I can't wait. Hope everybody has relaxing Memorial Day.

Cupcakes

I can't take all the credit for these. Lindsey(LaRue) did the monogram part. I haven't mastered that part yet I am still trying and learning. She did a great job though. She does cakes of all sizes so if you ever need a cake she does a awesome job. These were for Clint Bartley's wedding shower.

Happy 6th Birthday Pete

He always keeps me on my toes. There literally is never a boring moment in our home when Pete is around. His smile is contagious and I love his laugh. He means the world to me and he is so excited today is finally here. This morning he came up to me and said "Uh mom say Happy Birthday to me" You gotta love him.

I feel like this is a duty blog with a picture thrown in. Sorry I have been gone so long I am sure you all have been seating on the edge on your seats waiting for the next one. Life has been really busy lately so you would think that I would have plenty to blog about but I have I felt like I had really nothing to say. Does that ever happen to anyone else? Its still a busy month with school ending(graduations,field trips,picnics,birthdays,). I will try to be better. Thank you for checking in on me.

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Ducklings

We got to babysit the ducklings from Drew's class today/tonight. All I can say is that if ever your child bring home a paper saying would you be able to watch the ducklings for a night say no. They are so messy and all they do is peep,peep,peep. I do have to say thank goodness it was a nice day. We let them wander around the yard for a while they loved the water(of course the are ducks). When it was time to put into the box they pooped every where. The instructions on how to care for the ducklings said only to change the newspaper once a day that is crazy we have already changed it like four times. I would have never signed up for this knowing it was going to be like this. Besides the fact Drew could care less they are here and he doesn't even want to touch them(fear of getting bitten). Well you live and learn now I know to check the no box when Pete brings home this paper.

Lego Cupcakes

Guatemala

So Sam leaves bright and early in the morning for Guatemala. He is heading down to Eagle Nest orphanage to look at security for the buildings. He is going with Mark H., Gary W. and Scott M. So if you are reading this Pray for there safety down there and traveling. I have been home by myself before when Sam has gone to Vegas or Columbia(MO) but this time its different and I really don't know why. I guess he never seemed that far away and this time he is going far. I know that the Lord will watch over him and me. Its weird when you think about it that it wouldn't make much of a difference considering I am home with the kids but to have Sam there helps out so much more. I take for granted how much he really does do stuff for me or the kids so Sam if you are reading this thanks for all you do. I know that you have a lot on your plate right now(school, work, trying to sell the stinkin Jeep). You are a great husband and father. Life can be stressful sometimes but when we both let go and give it to God it always works out in the end. I hope you have a wonderful time and you use this time to really let God open your eyes and heart. I LOVE YOU.

Lost Withdraw

I am having a withdraw from not seeing Lost for a couple weeks. It comes back on the 24th of April. I can't wait for it to come back on. Plus, I miss having everybody over to watch it. Just 3 more weeks.

Backyard!!!!

If any of you have ever been over to my house in the last two years my backyard has looked like a war zone. We have spent countless hours out there getting it ready. Well Friday we finally finished the project two years in the making. Sam worked all day with our good friend Kenson day getting it ready to lay sod. I got into town around 6 and at 7 we laid sod till about 1 that morning. We also had help from our wonderful next door neighbors. Words can't describe how much I have wanted this backyard and I can't stop staring out the back door. I love grass.

Cupcakes!

Sorry I haven't posted in awhile. Here are some cupcakes from Shannon's personal shower and Easter.

How Sad Is This Face

Well Pete caught the flu. He looks horrible and sounds bad too. Sometimes I find it selfish to ask people for prayer when I know there are people out there far worse that Pete. I just feel so bad for him. I also hope Lil' Emily doesn't come down with this, it will not be a fun spring break. The kids are all supposed to go visit their GiGi on Sunday and stay till Wednesday. So pray that Pete will feel well by then or he will have to stay with me and we both probably won't want that. If you have not had the flu this season count your blessings because it is going around everywhere(and we even got the flu shot). So I hope everyone stays healthy and well. Maybe the weather will stay nice. I couldn't want spring more.