Upward

My little all-stars.

Tyler, Bryce, and Dylan.

Maddie, Sydney, Katie and Daphne.

For the second year the kids played Upward in Auburn. I was Maddie's assistant coach, and we had a great season. The kids learned a ton and made some new friends. I cannot say enough good things about this program. I definetly think they improved their skills and gained understanding of the overall game. The girls seemed to get it a little faster than the boys, but it was a positive expereince for both of them.

Happy Birthday Dylan

Nana makes the best cakes. She did Dylan's cake for his family party. Needless to say, he LOVED it. We had a family dinner with the Reas', Great Grandpa and Grandma Oberlin, Papa and Nana and Aunt Tina, Uncle Jason, Dawson and Kenzie. It was really nice to spend the evening with everyone. Dylan was so happy. He even got a couple of new DS games and that make him really happy. When he opened his savings bonds, he said "college," hope fully we will get him trained.

Family Friends

We went headed to Pokagon on the last day of the tobbogan sled being open to enjoy the warm afternoon. This is what Dylan wanted to do for his birthday. It was SO crowded. The kids were really good and patient considering. We had cake and puppy chow, as well as hot chocolate. It was so nice out. We love the state park.

Dylan and company

Issac, Logan, Blake, Dylan, Xavier, Josh, Kyle and Camden, AJ had already left for the evening.

Dylan had some of his friends from school over to celebrate his birthday with him. He was so excited and they were all really hyper after school. It went really well, about half spent the night and the rest left around 8:30. He has a great group of little boys that he really likes at school and I am so glad. Kindergarten has been a great expereince and has made him grow up and mature a little bit.

Happy Valentines Day

The table all decorated for Valentines Day. Notice the rose petals all over the ground.

Maddie is speechless, we better make note of that.

This is want it looked like before the kids attacked it.

This is the second year I have done a special Valentine Party for the kids. They are so easy, it really does not take much to make them happy. I just serve them lots of red stuff and spread candy all over the table. We even ate by candle light. Not super romantic for Mike and I, but he says the it was just created by Halmark to make money anyway, so I guess its okay.

Science Fair

Maggie and Maddie

Maddie won Science Fair at Ryan Park and got to go on the an all Angola Science Fair. She won honorable mention. Her friend Maggie also won in the first grade. Maddie is now an expert on seed germination.

Snow X 2

Here are some better pictures of my sweet little snow bunnies. They were taking advantage of one of our many snow days were had this winter. Thanks gosh that is over, bring on the sun.

Nana's Tea Party

Every winter Nana has a very special themed tea party. This year we did a sock hop. It was really fun for the kids to get dressed up and do karoke. All of the decorations were awesome. The food was terrific and we all had such a great time. I think I have the greatest in-laws ever.

Snow Angels

First I should start by saying I HATE SNOW. I do not like getting the kids bundled up and outside. It takes so long and they do not last very long, then they track in all the snow and want hot chocolate. Now, I try to be fun and I make myself work through it and let the kids have fun. Here is one day I caved and got everyone bundled up and outside. They did have fun, and so did Michael.

Maddie and Maggie

Maddie wanted to have her friend over during the holidays and everyone was too busy to make it work. So the first week back to school she had Maggie over after school. They are so easy. We

did manicures and pedicures.