Kaden had his guitar hero drums out the other day and the baby was playing with them. I came in from the other room to see what all the banging was about and then went back and grabbed my camera. It was too funny watching her try to play, "Beat It". I thought it was fitting considering the horrible tragedy. I tried to explain to my kids what Michael Jackson was to me as a child but I don't think they really get it. They don't seem to idolize and fixate the way we did back then. Or maybe some kids do, but not mine. I tried to tell them how at 12 years old, my world was surrounded by everything Michael. So I am sad to see his passing. It is almost like a huge part of my childhood now has a gaping whole. When you let go of all the crazy stuff he did and you just remember the music and the dancing and how he made my world, at that age, so much more exciting. May he finally rest in peace!
Friday, June 26, 2009
I thought this fitting!
Karson's Team Takes the Championships!!!!!!!
First Place for the Bedford Bison's softball team! At the final tournament of the year Karson's Team went undefeated, taking first place, and finally beating that stupid Hyndman team. We lost to them, twice in the regular season (the only games we lost.) And they took first place in the last tournament we entered (remember we took third). That team has been a thorn in our side for the entire season. Because the tournament was double elimination, we had to play them twice, and we beat them both times, not to mention we also won 5 other games! It was a great day for our girls and a super fun for all of the parents. When I was a kid playing sports, I don't remember it being so stressful. That is probably because you were playing the game and had some kind of control over what was going to happen. But watching these close call games as a parent can give you a heart attack! I bit off all of my nails, pulled most of my hair out, and paced like a mad woman. It was just so exciting. Karson did very well. I was super proud to be her Mom. And now I am super sad the season is over. I can't wait until next year.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
DC with Dani and Dad.
Some pics of DC. Everyone really enjoyed day one of DC. Especially Dani, who discovered on this trip that History was really interesting. I think she surprised herself in her interest of historical places. It was neat to see her light up at every new place we went. I think historical places might be in her bones now and I may have a new travel partner.......right Dani :) We went to see the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States. I don't have good pictures because flash photography isn't permitted but it was awesome to see those documents, first hand, and see actual signatures from the forefathers of our country!
more pics Canoeing
We had three cameras going so I have lots of fun pics. Here is our day at the lake.
My Dad's Visit
Ward came for a seven day visit and we had such a great time. We tried to cram in as many activities as possible. I don't know when my Dad will be able to make it back and I wanted to share a little of the East Coast with him. We went to the Flight 93 Memorial, to Lancaster to visit the Amish, to Hershey Chocolate World, to The Jean Bonnett for a special Father's Day dinner, to our local lake canoeing and fishing, and last but not least, spent two days in Washington DC. Now if that isn't busy, I don't know what is. I bet my Dad went home and was happy to go back to work so he could slow down a bit, lol. My kids had a great time with Grandpa, especially Kaden who spent as much time as possible harassing him and getting it back, just as badly. Kaden and Grandpa rode in a jet flight simulator at the Air and Space Museum. Ward told Kaden not to be a wimp and so when they got inside, Kaden rolled the thing like seven times. Those two would make a dangerous pair if they were around each other on a continual basis. My Dad really liked visiting the Amish in Lancaster County. We took a buggie ride to a small Amish store. Ward rode up front with the Amish man and asked him all kinds of questions, mostly around farming and their way of life, but they had a lot to discuss. I think Ward was Amish in another life. Canoeing and fishing was another great day. The weather was perfect but the fish weren't biting (that probably had something to do with all the kids swimming about) but we didn't even get a nibble. Not that Dani didn't try. She sat there all day trying to catch one little fish. Dani, Ward, and I went out on the canoe and paddled all the way around a little island. We were pretty good by the time we got back. At Hershey Chocolate World we went on a ride that shows the behind the scenes of how chocolate bars are made, sat through the 3D show, and bought everyone chocolate gifts. We even bought Grandma Patti a special post card......I wonder if she ever got it? In DC we purchased tickets to ride the double decker buses around town. We saw all the typical sites and learned first hand that there just isn't a good place to stop and eat in downtown, DC. We finally found a place so far off the bus route that Kyle had to call a taxi cab to get us back on track. Dani and Ward would have loved to see more of the Smithsonian but there are so many museums and so little time in one day. And I went back to DC and STILL haven't been able to go to the Spy Museum. I am telling you, DC is like a week long vacation trip (If you bring your own sandwiches!) I am certain I have left out half of what we did. It was so wonderful to have some time with Ward. Thanks Dad for taking some time to visit my family. Thanks Dani for making him take some time off to spend with us. You both are welcome back any time. We love you!
