That SMELL!

Seriously, I think something has died in Jordan's room. I've opened the window...it didn't help. I've washed the "sure to be mildewing" towels...it didn't help. I've changed his sheets, washed the blankets, checked under his bed, thrown out the garbage and nothing is changing the SMELL.

Baseball Update...

Tonight we ended a three game series against Tigard. Jordan went three for three...with a walk tonight. Two doubles! Great job Jordan! Whoo hoo! For the series this week he was four for seven with six RBI's. And scored four runs...I think. He even had a chance to pitch this week. Who knew?

Hannah

Do you love this picture? I do! This is Hannah, one of our many kids. She is a keeper(so don't do anything to screw up this relationship Sydney). Hannah is on the brain because she was over for dinner tonight. We don't get to see enough of her...she is busy keeping straight A's, playing tennis & making fun of Sydney. That she does a fabulous job at. She has a place at our table...on the couch...and in our hearts!

Libby

As I sit back and watch this silly cat here is my thought for the day: Eat, sleep & shed! What a life. If we only could eat, sleep & shed. Shed the extra pounds, extra wrinkles but keep the hair!

New Family Photos

Dad, Mom & their boys

Steve, Sydney, Jordan & Carol
Sophie, Marilyn, Tim & Georgia

Kendahl, Chris, Cori & Elllie Thanks for the new family photos Papa. You rock!

Addictions

Okay Aunt Ninnie, the bubbles game is for us. You got me hooked on that stupid game on your phone just like spider solitaire. Your name is Connie and you have an addiction...

Its All About The Baseball

It's that time of year again, or should I say the time of year when Jordan plays baseball games. It is baseball 24/7 year round at our house. "All About Me" season is so not about me but so about the two boys in my house. Good thing we all love baseball! Check out my boy! Or should I say my young man...he is so grown up I can't stand it. High school baseball. Hmm, where do I begin? He is catching so he had to have a new catchers glove. Sure. Since he is in the lineup, he will have to hit. He needed a new bat. Right? G & G thinks he needs to stay warm so he had to have new Underarmour! Spoiled. I think he knows it and hope he appreciates all everybody does for him. Thank you to all who show him support. We are just getting started...preseason games are coming to a close and league games about to begin. Go Tigers!

We are NOT letting her leave the house like this...

Saturday was Sydney's first prom...isn't she beautiful? It was a process that started long before the Abby's Closet event. This wasn't even the dress she was originally going to wear! We painted her toes early in the week...knowing the girl forgets she has feet and knowing we would be repainting them. Friday night we glued pretty, pretty french tip nails on her. They turned out really nice even though I was distracted by the movie we watched, Marley & Me. Watch it with a box of tissues! Our Saturday schedule was a little busy but we were treated to a wonderful facial at Nancy Almquist's this morning and Nancy helped Sydney get her makeup "just right." Thanks Nancy! We finished in time to take in one of Jordans two games then little Miss Ants in Her Pants wanted to be fed and pampered some more. You know hair and a touch up on her make up. Just look at the end result...speechless!

Ducks Rule!

Is it wrong that I am a Duck alum and follow the blog of the Huskies mascot? Too cute! Check it out...A Dawg's Life.
huskymascot.blogspot.com

Happy Easter

"Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he is risen, just as he said." Matthew 28:5-6
Happy Easter...

A girl & her prom dress

Yesterday, Sydney & I were up at 5a.m. We got dressed and on our way about an hour later. Our destination being the convention center in Portland. Let us not forget a java stop at Dutch Bros. to keep us bright eyed. Sydney had seen a flyer at school for a "free" prom dress and just had to have one. Okay, I'm all about free. My brother-in-law calls me and my sister "freebie fobes." What girl doesn't like a good bargain! Anyhow...we got to Portland about 7a.m. and went inside to check this out. We checked in and got a ticket to be in line...we are number 222. Lucky number but TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY TWO! The ladies estimated that we wouldn't line up until around 9:30 or so. Okay, we have time to kill. The good news is that we weren't one of next 900 to check in! The wait wasn't so bad as I had good company. We had our number called about 10a.m. and while we waited in line there was a drawing. Sydney had her lucky number called right away and won a eye shadow palette. Very cool. By the way, this event is called "Abby's Closet" and here's the rules: 1. You have 30 minutes 2. You can take 5 dresses to try on 3. No pictures. Pretty simple and straightforward, yes? We were trying on dresses by 10:45 & had a dress by 11. As you check out you are able to pick an accessory and a cosmetic item before leaving. Sydney chose a fabulous black wrap as her accessory and will use it time & again. And it goes perfectly with the long purple dress she chose. This was a very well planned event and we would do it again. As for me, the "mom thing" it's not just a job it's an adventure(and a pleasure Syd). We did think that since Aunt Cori shares these fancy dresses with the girls that she should have been along for the ride to help do the choosin'!

For Jordan

Well today I am trying to enhance this for Jordan...thanks for following! I added a Mario game for you. Haven't tried it yet but I'm sure you will. Let me know if it's worth keeping.

So many thoughts...

Hold that thought...more for me than anything. I am creating a place for those thoughts because I have many and can't remember them. You could call them "senior moments" but I'm not a senior. This could very well be the place I store my thoughts, opinions and memorable moments. It would be easier if everyone were just available when I remembered what it was I had to share with them. This is not always the case so, now I have a holding spot!