Testing Testing...1 2 3

Monday and Today Gracie had to do standardized testing at the school. It took longer than we expected both days. We had to stay on campus with her since she is home schooled. Monday was difficult! Even though I was slightly prepared with snacks and a couple toys, I was not prepared to stay there until NOON.

Today was better. We sat in the car and watching a movie, then got out to play. I brought the camera and snapped some cute pictures of Mason and Audrey while they were playing. They always want to dig in the dirt. They are so fun to watch.

March Misc.

Ok....I am posting this slide show of our March Miscellaneous pictures. They are our photos that just didn't make it in a post but are cute and I would like to share them. Enjoy!

GOOOOAAAALLLL!

It is official! Gracie scored her first goal! Today was picture day before the game so we got there early. She was ready when the game started. She loves soccer and has really gotten better every season. She had 2 near goals before her big score. She was so excited! She is ready to try and do it again next week.

Mason also has made a friend named, Ethan. He is really excited to have another 4 year old little boy to play with. They played with his animals, shared a snack, and were super heroes today.

Audrey was just happy to be outside. She met another baby today. However, we still haven't mastered the technique of sharing. She will get the hang of it. So, it has been a great day! We are off to make cookies to celebrate the big win!

Dirty Fun!

This afternoon, as usual, our neighbor Christine came over with her little boy, Harrison, and dog, Jo Jo. The kids love to play with Jo Jo and throw the ball for him. Harrison and Audrey play and Christine and I have time to chat about what has been going on.


This afternoon, the kids officially turned my garden into the best digging place ever! They had the biggest time. They dug, they built, they ate!? Yes, the little ones like to eat dirt. Don't ask, because we don't understand.

Here is an example of how well Audrey shares, and some pictures of all the dirty fun.

To see more pictures click on Christine's Blog Link on the right. The Lyons Den.

(Sorry I was too lazy to post them all)

Perks of living in Florida

Well, one of the many perks we have, beside the beautiful weather of course, is our ability to see the space shuttles launch. Space shuttle Discovery took off right after sunset this evening and we can see them really well from the front yard! Here are a couple pictures!

Gracie's First Game of the Spring Season

Here we go again. Spring soccer opener was today! Gracie is so excited! She has decided that she loves soccer. It doesn't hurt that the uniform is pink! Gracie did really well! The whole family got a tan in the process. It was 80 degrees today, which wasn't bad, but there was no shade.
While Gracie wasn't playing her and her friend Zoey were "making plans" to take out the other team. LOL! I think they did that the better part of the game ;). All in all it was a great game. Stay tuned....next week may be better!

By the way...she is number 5 this year.

Crafting it Foward

As a lot of you know I love to do crafts. It is just finding the time to do them. Well, my friend Jaclyn posted this on her blog and I just couldn't resist. So, I am posting it here. Let's see if any of you bite!

Here is the deal: The first three people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice...For you. This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:

1- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make! But I will try my best!
2- What I create will be just for you.
3- It’ll be done this year.
4- You have no clue what it’s going to be.
5- I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.

The catch is that you must repost this on your blog....or pass it on by email, since some of you don't have a blog. Offer the same to the first 3 people who do the same on their blog or send emails. The first 3 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they did win a homemade gift by me! Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it!

Who’s in? Make sure to leave a comment when you post or email this foward!

February Fun Pictures

I have been bad about getting pictures posted. I have no excuses. Here is a small slideshow with some really great pictures from February. I will try to be better in March!

Pellicer Creek Trip

OK...not some much a trip. We just went down the road. There is a state park about 5 minutes from the house. We took the kids and went out on David's new boat for the day. Not a big boat, just big enough for us. The kids loved it! Mason made sure everyone had "lifesavers". Audrey looked like a turtle stuck in her shell. Gracie even helped Daddy steer the boat. We all had fun! Once Audrey started missing her nap it was time to turn around. Next time we are going fishing! Hopefully we will catch something. Here are a few pictures of our excursion!