Happy 40th Dan!

Surprise!
Saturday was our best friend Dan's 40Th birthday. We couldn't let the first of our group of friends turn the big 40 without a little celebration. So, we decided to throw a surprise birthday. Where better than the home of Jule's (Dan's wife and my best sister friend) parents. The irony here is that is the home of many parties and memories from our past. LOTS of good memories! Everyone came dressed in 80's attire including leggins, concert shirts, mullet wigs and much more. Don't we look good? Dan is the Wham fan in the yellow shirt. Boy did we have a great time! It is times like this that we realize how important friends are in our lives. You see, this group of guys, Jules and I hung out with in high school and actually ended up marrying two of them. We have been so grateful that the guys married delightful women that we can now call friends. This is nice when we all get together, because the guys go in one room and the girls go to another...then we don't have to hear the same stories over and over again. Hard to believe that we have been friends for 25 or more years. WOW...we are getting old! Can't wait to see what we come up with for the next 40Th in the group?? Look out Greg!

Pig

Those who know our boys, realize their love, no... obsession for ball. Any kind of ball. (except soccer) Every evening they challenge my husband to a friendly game of Pig up in the playroom. They quickly realized that it just wasn't quite long enough. So, pig turned into horse and horse turned into Purdue...now the game of choice is MISSISSIPPI!
Poor hubby! Thanks honey for being such a fabulous DAD!

Does this Look Like a Happy Face?

We are all thrilled that spring has arrived, even Chloe enjoys going out and meandering through the yard smelling every inch that I allow. She especially enjoys ringing her bells to go out even if she doesn't have to potty. The signs of spring are everywhere including the birds singing. This is the part that is troublesome for Chloe. The condescending sounds from the Tufted Titmouse bird. He may be cute you say, but Chloe is tired of the mocking calls that these birds sing out to her..."wiener, wiener, wiener!" Have you seen or heard this bird? All of you doxie lovers beware of the repercussions that this bird causes!

Knock, Knock!

We have had a recent fascination with knock knock jokes. This book has become a favorite in our house. Here are some of the highlights. The best part is hearing them over and over again and acting like they are funny. Enjoy!

Knock, Knock.
Who's there?
Luke
Luke who?
Luke out below!

Knock, Knock.
Who's there?
Anita
Anita who?
Anita bath!

Hosanna

Second born at pre-school after his program of singing and waving palm branches.

Happy Spring! Or is it?

It is finally here! I think I will wear my pastel stripe panties as a celebration of spring. Now...why doesn't it feel as though spring is here? The weather is forcasting Easter Sunday to be a high of 45 degrees! Not too happy about wearing my new Easter dress with short sleeves and no hose in 45 degree weather. Enough complaining, I know it has to come soon right? Hope you all have a wonderful Easter! God Bless!
May the heavy winds not blow up your new Easter Dresses! Trust me, I have been there and done that...I may share that story some day!

Giant Gazing!

On Saturday we went to the Marion Giants semi-state game. I spent much of the game watching my eight year old interact with his friends and cheer on the team. It was the first game that I let him sit with his friends...I was quite skeptical that they would actually sit still and watch the game. Much to my amazement, their eyes were glued to the court. I was so very proud that he had chosen such nice friends consisting of four boys and three girls. Once the game was over, the crowd rushed the floor including his friends. I could see him standing at the end of the court trying to decide if he should go or not... he is quite the rule follower. (o: After a minute of watching the celebration, he decided that whatever trouble he might get in, would be worth it and so he joined the fun! Here is a picture that was on the Chronicle web page...Look bottom right corner...can you see the look of adoration as he gazes at the big Marion Giant?