Field Trip to Keokuk

Maison's school took a field trip to Keokuk to learn more about the Civil War. We drove almost 2 hours in a horrible rainstorm to get there! When we arrived, the presentations had been moved to the Keokuk High School gym. The acoustics were horrible, not to mention the high school kids were playing dodge ball in the gym! We then headed to the park for lunch. Overall, the kids had a great time.

Spring Show

Libby's dance class had their Spring Show tonight. She absolutely loves her class, but I think she has difficulty deciding whether to sing or dance. Her last show will be May 22nd.

Maison's Soccer Debut

Maison's soccer season began with a slow start. His first game was scheduled for April 6th, but wasn't actually played until April 20th. He did great and really seems to enjoy it.

Maison's 7th Birthday Part II

After the bowling alley, we headed to Grama Shari and Papa Ed's house for dinner, presents, and cake. Maison got some really great gifts this year. He got a new bike, some money, new sidewalk chalk, 2 books, a digital camera, go fish cards, crazy 8's cards, the movie Hook, I Spy l-max game, a book about tape, roller skates, and some really great cards. He's had more fun with a few of the cards than some of his gifts.

He tried out the skates right away and when we got home Maison and I played a couple of games of cards before watching his new movie Hook.

Anyone that knows anything about Maison, knows he absolutely loves tape. Electrical tape, painting tape, scotch tape, etc. Uncle Jeremy and Auntie Erin found Maison the perfect book. It's all about tape! It even came with 4 rolls of colored tape! It wins the award for a gift most suited for Maison that he didn't ask for! PERFECT!

This is Libby after a weekend of hard partying, and frosting hold the cake. Number one reason why small children should not consume too much cake. Coming off of a sugar high leaves them dazed, confused, and delirious! At least she wasn't chewing Woody's dog toys.

Maison's 7th Birthday Part I

Maison decided he wanted to go bowling for his birthday. Not what we had originally planned, but he was supposed to have had a soccer game on Sunday as well as a Scout meeting. Needless to say with all of the rain we had this week, his game was cancelled.

Papa Ed, Grama Shari, Uncle Ryan and friends, Grama Mary, and us headed up to Cedar Rapids for an afternoon of bowling under the black lights. Maison and Libby had a great time bowling and dancing the robot. The rest of us had a great time bowling as well. I only managed to break 3 nails, Jason beat his all time high score with a score of 116, Grama Mary avoided launching herself into someone elses lane, and Papa Ed didn't hit any ceiling tiles with his ball. Grama Shari and Libby were bowling partners and proudly none of her balls got stuck on the lane. All in all, it was a great afternoon.

Maison wanted to go to the Roadhouse for dinner, but when we called at 4pm to get on the wait list, it was going to be a 3hr wait. We decided on pizza instead. I couldn't believe he wanted to go to the Roadhouse for dinner. When it was my birthday he says, "you know mom, I think you would like to have pizza for your birthday dinner." Needless to say we had pizza. All this week I kept asking him if he wanted pizza, tacos, hamburgers, etc. Nope, not good enough. He wants the Roadhouse. I think I got snowed for my birthday!

Charmin Ultra

Libby and I picked Maison up for lunch on Friday for his birthday. He wanted a delicious and nutritious meal from Burger King. He ate 4 chicken tenders, fries, and a hamburger. He even had room for a cupcake when we got back to school.

These kids really get into the birthday song. I think Libby was amazed by their sheer volume! I asked Maison if he even knew what Charmin Ultra was, to no surprise, his answer was no. A true testament to the fact kids will repeat anything!

Can Spring Really Be Here?

Can spring finally be here? The minute it may feel anything remotely like spring, we are blasted with cold air, rain, and snow. The kids enjoyed a great afternoon of fun in the backyard. Who would have thought the seat out of the wagon could be so much fun!

Maison & Libby + One

Jason and I have known for quite some time about the addition to our family. We (when I say we, I really mean me)opted not to share right away mainly because Jason kind of freaked. We have been trying for about two years, but resigned the possibility last fall. Prescriptions and doctor appointments we getting costly, not to mention becoming a huge burden.

After coming to the conclusion it wasn't meant to be, I joined a gym and we adopted a dog! Should have figured it would happen that way. Late in February after barfing up a tuna sandwich, I suspected something was amiss. I was so excited, I woke Jason around 5am to share the good news. Apparently there is no news that is good news at 5am. Jason had a momentary freak out. Saying we would have to sell the house and some other crazy utterances that I couldn't understand. Feeling disappointed I talked him into not telling anyone until after my first appointment, hoping he would come around. It took some time, but he eventually came around.

Knowing we were heading to Rolfe for Easter, we decided to tell my folks before we left because we knew once the kids knew, everyone would know. Jason and I made the above t-shirts for the kids. They thought they were pretty cool. On my birthday we headed to Grama Shari's work to share the good news. The kids proudly sported their new shirts. Didn't take my mom long to figure it out. Maison told everyone there we were having two babies. Yikes! One will do just fine!

My dad and brother were another story. Neither one of them got it right away. But after some explaining from Maison, the soon felt like fools.

The kids wore their shirts to Rolfe. Grama Mary was already in bed when we arrived. Papa Dan didn't get it either. Not even after Maison gave him some hints! It wasn't until the next morning when Maison explained it to Grama Mary that Papa Dan finally got it.

All is going well and Maison and Libby can expect their new brother or sister between October 18-October 26.