Our American Girl

Kelsie was part of a school play entitled "Growing Up In America" with all the kindergarteners at her school. She did a great job singing all the songs that she learned. We especially loved all the dance moves that went along with all the songs!

Our favorite part was the medley they sang with "Comin' to America" and the disco moves, the decorated sunglasses for "Born in the USA" and finally, "God Bless the USA". What a talented group of kindergarteners!

Way to go, chica!

To my best friend...

Through all the good times and bad, I'm glad that I've got you to share it with. Thanks for sticking through it all with me. Happy #7! I love you.

Soccer Girl

That is some serious concentration!

Go Kelsie, GO!

The Amazing Race

I have only one thing to say...

TOTALLY AWESOME!

The Perfect Day

I am so happy that it is warmer outside and that the flowers are blooming! We had a great weekend together enjoying the beautiful spring weather! We went to lunch, went geocaching, played at the park, went on a bike ride, bbq'd pizza on the grill....it was a perfect day. It is so nice to do things like that as a family every once in a while and put all the "have to's" on hold.

It made me think about the all the things that I am blessed with. I have two great kids who make me laugh, cry, and proud. I have a husband who loves me despite my imperfections and who likes to have fun. I am an individual, comfortable in my own skin and ready for adventure. Sometimes I wonder why I am so lucky to have what I have. I really don't have any answer for it, but would like to think that I am doing the best that I can as a wife, parent, friend, and person.

Sometimes it takes a perfect day for me to appreciate what I have right in front of me. I love you guys.

Royalty

Kelsie and Brandon love to dress up and play...tonight, we were Royalty!

TV JUNKIE

I've had a lot of pressure lately about writing on this...I've decided to give it another try.

I am a TV Junkie. Here's my excuse: I am going, going, going all day long and by the time it is primetime I am so worn out that all I do is sit on the couch and watch tv. No, I'm not proud of it. It's actually a little hypocritical since I am a tv nazi during the day and won't let my kids watch more than an hour of Dora the Explorer. I analyze most everything that I watch on the tube, and can even participate in lengthy discussions to contemplate what is going to happen next. It's amazing how much I get into the shows that I watch. I have my favorites that I will be a forever fan (Amazing Race and Gilmore Girls) but I have found that I get sucked in and it's hard to get back out. I've decided that this is because of living in PA where the sun don't shine and it's too dern cold to go outside (usually) during the winter months--does winter ever end here?

So, here's how I feel about "my shows". I am glad that Rory and Lorelai have made up and that they are back to normal--whatever that is for them. I am tired of the whole Luke and Lorelai thing, I mean just get married already! I'm tired of the reruns too. Let's just get on with the season.

As for the Amazing Race, so far my favorite team is the "hippies". They are very entertaining to watch and are just plain nice to everyone. It's funny to watch the older couple complete the tasks and to watch the other teams fight. It's still a little too early for me to decide who I want to win and stick with that team.

There's another show that I like called "Mythbusters" but I can't for the life of me stay awake for it so I never know if it is busted or not. Just give me the last 15 minutes and I'll be done with it.

So, there you have it. My two bits on tv. If you wonder how I feel about any other show, just ask. Chances are I've seen it and I have an opinion.