Where has this week gone!

This week is just "flying" by. It doesn't seem possible that it has gone by so quickly. It is Thursday, Ashley and I came to Casi's to help her get things ready of the birthday party Saturday. We went shopping early this morning and got all of the goody bags. On Friday we are going to go get the cake. Aunt Lara is getting other things for the party. Grandpa and I purchased all of the party supplies. I think that is a pretty good birthday. We also got Austin a Wii. He has had it since after Christmas so he could have it during the winter months.
Casi and I went by the barn today. The guys putting on the roof are doing a great job. It will look good when they finish.
We are not sure how many kids are coming to the party. It seems that there is another birthday party in the kindergarten class. So we will see how many kids show. We have enough goody bags for 24 kids. On Saturday morning we are going to pick up cup cakes and ice cream.

I am working on a small scrapbook for little James as his dad thinks we need to give him copies of some of the things we have done through the years. He will be in rehab for at least 4 months. They were finally able to do the skin graft on Monday. He is going as an inpatient because he will need lots of care and help. He is planning on getting a lawyer to make sure things get paid for and that he will have enough to pay bills until he can go back to work. If you have a picture or two or three or... you think he would like in the scrapbook email me the picture.

Lara and Amanda will LOVE This site

I have discovered a new auction site, well at least for me. It is the http://www.shopgoodwill.com They auction stuff that has been donated around America. It has just about anything you could imagine. I am going there to bid on an instrument that brings back GREAT childhood teacher memories. I loved that teacher because she had the harpsichord. I would take it home and play and play and play. When I saw it... I was actually showing my STEP students the site as another "frugal" shopping place when it popped up on the smartboard screen. They said, "Wow you must have really good thoughts right now because you have seen this instrument. When you buy it, bring it and share with us." They have violins on there. All kinds of things. Some of them are very valuable... Of course being valuable only means what others are willing to pay for something. Check it out. At least here you are supporting a good cause and not someone else's pocket.

Son in Accident

We don't have many details yet, however the recovery time will be long. We know the driver of the vehicle that hit our son was drunk. We know that his body is pretty broke up. As more information becomes available I will let you know. His Dad is heading out today, Mara is there right now and so is Charlie. I will be going next Thursday as my husband needs to be home next Friday. Our son has to have a hip replacement, surgery on his ankle and they were not sure what all else. Prays for him are welcome.

Devon and Casi have been Visiting for the Past Week

I have had my little "monkey" and his mom at my home for the past week. Devon's new word is monkey. When he wants something and doesn't get his way he will say, "oh pooh!" When you make him mind because he is doing something he shouldn't he'll whisper, "mean."
Devon's dad came and got him this weekend to take home. Austin was sure glad to come visit grandma and grandpa. We went to the church rummage sale and he bought a brief case.
We had a blast though this week as we have been cooking and entertaining them. We all went to Kickapoo to see the deer and geese. Austin took pictures at Kickapoo. The deer were walking right up to your car. It was so great. The geese weren't afraid either. It was a beautiful day and it seemed lots of people were enjoying it. There was even someone camping in their motorhome. Seems the electric and water are still on. The shower houses were all open also. I will post some pictures as soon as I can.
Casi will be staying until tonight. We are evicting a tenant and Casi is going to court to take care of it. After that and dinner, her dad is taking her home. I am not sure if he will be spending the night or not.

This Site is REALLY One My Lara will LOVE

http://volition.com check this one out it is full of great information and places to go and look for more information.
http://www.buy.com/ - great place for bargin shopping

Here are some short video clips of the skating competition.

Our Little Snowflakes

Our "little snowflakes" skated in a competition this weekend. They did really well. Rachel won 3 Gold Medals, 1 Silver Medal and was the highest point winner and overall winner for the skater age group 10 - 12 year old class. Ashley won one gold and 1 bronze. We are so proud of them and are glad our investment in lessons are paying off.
Here are a few pictures of Rachel and Ashley.