Cailin's Glasses

Cailin has been complaining that she couldn't see the board at school. Her teacher moved her which seemed to help. And then I started noticing that she was squinting when she was looking at things far away. I dismissed it for then and decided to keep watching her. She REALLY wanted glasses and we wanted to make sure that she really needed them. Her thinking was that she would buy her American Girl doll first and THEN buy glasses--after all, which is more important? The Friday before Spring Break she went to the eye doctor and, sure enough, she needs glasses. They came in while we were at Nanny and Papaw's house and she was so disappointed she couldn't have them NOW! Well, we picked them up this afternoon and she is so excited. I am thankful for that--at least she doesn't hate them!

Happy Birthday, Cailin!

Cailin turned 8 on February 16! (Yes, I know I am behind and out of order!) She had a small party with family. I made a cake from one I saw at Wal-Mart. It was easy and turned out nice. I decorated a cookie cake for her class at school. That was so much easier than cupcakes!!! Cailin and Kristen are both saving money to buy American Girl Dolls. With the money they saved at Christmas and the money they got for their birthdays, they will be ordering their dolls very soon! Cailin got saved this year and we are eager to see her grow spiritually and physically! She loves to be dramatic! Sometimes TOO dramatic. She is still taking piano lessons and enjoying 2nd grade!

Happy Birthday, Kristen!

Kristen's 6th birthday was Sunday. She had a party with a friend over and family on Saturday. We are thankful that Grandpa and Grandma YooHoo were able to come! The huge blessing from that is Grandma made and brought the cake! I have had a rib out for about a week now and I was not feeling up to decorating a cake. Grandma's was much prettier! Kristen is saving her money to buy an American Girl Doll. She finally has enough and she and Cailin will be picking out their dolls soon! They are so excited!

Kristen has been telling everyone for days that it was her birthday soon. On Sunday, she was asked during church when her birthday was and she said, "Today!" When asked how old she was, she proudly held up 5 fingers and said, "Five--I mean six!" (as she added another finger)! She hadn't quite gotten used to being six!

Kristen is enjoying K-5 and has really caught onto reading! She loves her teacher and enjoys reading, spelling, and TALKING! No, she hasn't gotten in trouble, but she can sure talk! We are looking forward to seeing how the Lord will use Kristen as she gets older! This is the cookie cake I made for her school class. I forgot to get a picture before I served it, so it is missing a few pieces!

New (to us) Furniture

We were able to buy some furniture this weekend. Right now it is in our living room, but after Aaron finishes the basement it will probably go downstairs. Aaron found it at a really good price and we are thankful that the Lord provided it for us. These pics are kind of dark. I'll try to get new ones soon.

Spirit Week--Stripes & Polka Dots

Today the kids were to wear stripes and/or polka dots. Cailin LOVES to dress accordingly. Don't you love her sense of fashion?Luke, on the other hand, told me he just wanted to wear his school uniform. Well, I had him wear a striped shirt and it was conservative enough for him. And poor Kristen didn't get to participate. She is sick--AGAIN! I think this is the 3rd time since Christmas with the same bug! Poor thing! Please pray that she will get over it quickly!

Spirit Week--Western Day

Well, again I am behind, but here's to a new day!



The first day for Spirit Week is Western Day! The kids had tons of fun throwing their "get-ups" together! Luke's smile is nonexistent, but he was trying to be a "real" cowboy. The girls were all smiles!