Macee says.....

Macee is so funny. I love the things kids say! The other day we were driving in Mt. Vernon and she says, "Man it looks like we are in Oklahoma!" ???????? What the???? haha.

A while back we were talking about something, who knows, and she said, "I want one of those Bird Watson Quarters." We were dying laughing...there is a store here called Byrd Watson Drug Store...and she saw the quarter with the eagle on the back or whatever it is...and put two and two together and it made perfect sense to her!

A couple of nights ago Troy asked her to to lotion his feet. So of course she asks how much money he will give her. He told her 5 cents...she replies, "What a ripoff!!"

LOVE THAT GIRL!!!!

Jalan's Running Cross Country

This year Jalan decided to join the Jr High cross country team. Of course he is only in 5th grade, and the Jr high is 6, 7, and 8th...but his coach lets some of the 5th graders run too. So Jalan was with a lot older group of kids. He did a great job...and his uniform is a little drowning!!He had a meet at Mt. Vernon on Saturday that we got to go and watch. He was in the open run.

Here is some of the group, not all of them, we figured there was close to 100..This is the start of his 1.2 mile run. Jalan on his last stretch...see the line of kids back around the lake?

We were so proud of this little guy!! He took 19th out of around 100. We couldnt believe it! His goal is to get better each time. We wondered how he would do with his asthma and such, but its been ok so far and he is really enjoying running. Great job Jalan!!

FYI

Just for anyone who hadnt heard and needed to hear, Troy is in the hospital right now with pneumonia. I mean, he is a patient, not working! I have to clear stuff up like that with people all the time, and even to our kids....Ya dad is IN the hospital, not AT the hospital! He ended up in the ER last night and this morning they admitted him into the hospital so he can get some IV antibiotics for a couple of days. Its nothing too serious, but anytime you are hospitalized it stinks!! Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Poor guy cant catch a break!! Its becoming a yearly habit!! No, but really, he is doing ok, just tired and icky and coughing alot. But he is in good spirits. Thanks to everyone for their concern and prayers!

Look Out World! Disnee's Driving!

So, yesterday Disnee got her learners permit!! Holy cow how can this be?? Wish Troy and I luck, and the rest of Centralia!!

High School Cheerleaders

So the girls had their first game last Saturday. They are cheering for the JV, so here they are cheering for the freshman team. They did a great job and we smeared the other team, 44-0. The tradition here is for the cheerleaders to do the amount of points we earn, they do pushups...(go figure)..so they did over 80 pushups!! good job girls! I couldnt get close enough to see them good.

My cute girls! Unfortunately, there is some situation with one of the girls and her uniform, so they have to wear these stupid tshirts and shorts for now...we are so mad!! they have adorable uniforms and these are ugly!! Oh well, they are cute no matter what!! GO ORPHANS!!!!

First Day of School!!

ok so I know Im just predjudice, but man she is adorable!! She got lots of comments at her cute hair and butterflies in it! Macee is such a doll and everyone looked at her! She is so shy though, and wont talk to people much.

My cute kindergartener ready to leave me behind!! She has started her new modeling career. Handsome Jalan all set for 5th grade and a new school again this year.

Britton

Britton ready for 4th grade! Cute kids all ready for the new school year! Man they are too cute for words!

Macee standing at the door to her new school. Field Kingergarten Center!!

Macee at her desk with all her junk she had to bring to school!! Mrs England!! She is so nice and fun!

Macee's new classroom...she is so excited and ready for school! today they were only there for about 40 minutes and she was so bummed, she wanted to do something and work!! haha. Oh my baby girl!!

Wow! First Day of high school was this Tues...but never got this up yet. Unfortunately, it was still dark outside at 6:00 AM so we had to take the pictures inside this year for the girls! Early morning seminary! yeah!! Brooke all ready to face the new school! Disnee all ready to try this early morning seminary this year instead of home study...its gotta be better!!

Here is our 2 beautiful high schoolers...how can that be???

Catching up!

Well, Britton had a pretty exciting birthday this year. So the night before they had a baseball game for the semi final game-which they won!....then on his bday he had the championship game! So he got to open presents and then head to the game, then come home and eat his cake! The girls were at youth confernence, and missed the whole day, but Tom was able to come and hang out with us. Here is the last pic first(of course) so here he is at the end of his day blowing out his 9 candles!

Our Winners!! The boys won their baseball championship! It was very exciting for everyone! Good job boys!! Yeah!! We won!!

The winning team with their trophies!!

Jalan getting his trophy from the head of the Rec department. Britton getting his.

Britton with his Bakugan cake!

Here is our most giving boy handing Britton one of his many presents he had for him. He bought him 2 small skateboards and something else, spending all his money, even after I had tried to talk him into just buying one of them and keeping some of his money. he refused. Jalan made Britton a special Bakugan card and gave him at least 10 gifts. We love that boy! ok, so ya they are out of order, but here is Britton with his gifts.

Here is their team after they won their semi final game, and were heading to the championship game. Their coach bought trophies for each boy...they were so nice!

I love this picture of macee, its one of her usual faces that she always makes...the boys love to find frogs out when we mow the lawn, so they got about 12 the other day, and here is one that was left and didnt escape..Macee wasnt too comfortable with it on her shoulder!