Happy Birthday!!!

I am a little behind on what has been happening here. We have had a busy month. Clark turned eleven the first of this month and Emma turned six about a week ago. They both had a party, I am not one to do a party every year so it was time to let them have one. Clark invited some friends over and they played XBox and went to see the movie "Horton Hears a Who". He said he had a fun time, he acted like he did. One of his favorite things was the Paul Milsap Jersey he got he wears it everyhere. I'm glad he was happy!!

Emma had a Princess Party, (can you tell she likes princesses?) They made crowns and pulled the strings on a pinata. It was her first party and she had a lot of fun. I think her favorite things were the Princess sleeping bag and the Hannah Montana and all of the dolls she got. She cayyies them with her everwhere, she even tries to sneek them to the soccer field. I hope that you enjoyed reading about their parties and I hope everything is well with you have a great night and we'll talk to you later!!

Arrow of Light & Wolf Advancements

On March 26 2008, Clark recieved his highest award in the Cub Scouting. He recieved his Arrow of Light. He has worked so hard and we are so proud of his accomplishments and hope that he keeps enjoying the Scouting program. Congratulations Buddy!! He is so excited to be in the eleven year old Scout Troop, he went on his first campout with his dad last Friday night and he said that he really enjoyed it but he could of done without the rain.

Also on March 26 2008 Ryan was presented with his Wolf patch. Even though Ryan dosen't turn nine till the end of June I wanted him to get his award then so we don't have to worrry about not getting it while we are back home for the summer. Also March 26th is their Grandpa's birthday and we thought it would be cool. Way to go Ryan!!

Soccer

Soccer has been going for a couple of weeks now. Clark and Ryan are enjoying playing soccer again. Clark's coach has him playing forward, and Ryan's coach has him playing defender and goalie. Clark is doing really well, he is learning a lot and he gets better and better every game and practice. His team won 2-1 on Saturday. As he says they are undefeated (1-0, they have only played the one game, their first one was rained out), but they are off to a great start. Ryan is doing great also, I think he likes to play on the defensive side of the field so he can get rid of some of his energy by kicking the ball hard and not letting the other team get a goal. In his game last Saturday he was tired of being shoved so he shoved back and got a penalty, the goalie saved the ball from going in so the final score was 7-0. They won! Ryan's team is 1-1 for the season.

Emma was asking me the other day why she wasn't playing soccer, and I reminded her that she didn't want to when we were signing up, she wanted to dance. Even if she were playing she'd dance on the field instead of going for the ball. But that's okay if she wants to play next season we'll let her. She is a great spectator and sometimes yells at her boys but for the most she just likes being outside and practicing her cartwheels for gymnastics.

Well that is life here, not too much going on. Talk to you later!

Spring is here!!

The flowers are in bloom and soccer is in full swing. It seems like the year is flying by so fast. We spend three nights a week (not counting Saturday games) at the soccer fields between Clark's and Ryan's practices. But it is good they need the exercise. The flowers are a beautiful sight after the winter. Spring break started today, the kids are out till next Monday and I am trying to figure out how to keep them busy, besides chores and more chores. We are getting ready to go back home for a visit over the summer. The kids are getting so excited, Emma can't wait she told her teacher that she was going to Utah to see her cousins and grandparents over Spring Break. I had to let her know that we aren't doing that till Summer, she is having the hardest time waiting for school to end. Her class has already started the countdown for the end of school and there is 22 days (counting Spring Break). I can't believe there is only that many more days left. Clark and Ryan are also getting excited to go and visit, they keep asking how many more days.


These flowers here are Wisteria and Azalea's. They smell so good.