PTA

Last weekend, I went to the Texas PTA Summer Seminar. I went with five other girls and we stayed for three days. It was so much fun and I learned a tremendous amount of stuff. I never knew what the PTA was truly about. I always just thought they put on all the parties and did stuff for the teachers. Actually, we are advocates for the kids, parent educators as far as protecting and raising their children and encouragers for public and parental involvement inpublic schools. JOin your local PTA!!! I am only the treasurer, but I am so excited about the upcoming year. Previous PTA boards have not recognized our mission and so haven't provided programs and such. We have six officers and we are all excited to work together this year. We had a great seminar in Austin and were really able to bond without our kids. We have 17 (soon to be 18...not me) kids between the six of us, not including step children. Just wanted to share my new adventure with you all. I was sick before I left and while I was there and am finally feeling a bit better, today.

Kirk's parents came up Wednesday and I caught Christaian and Caleb playing together. This is for Kevin and Katerina.

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Huney

I forgot to blog about the newest member of our family. When Lambeau went to a new home Huney arrived. She is a dwarf hamster and all the kids love her. She doesn't seem to be too much trouble an lets Karissa hold her and play with her.

The Patio

We are still working on our patio. Who knew such a small space could make such a difference. Kirk can be found most everynight lounging out there or even out there with his laptop. We still need to get a fan but I think that's it. It is wonderful to sit out and watch the kids play. The backyard needs a lot of work but that will probably have to wait til next summer. Anyway, it was a great birthday project and we both had fun putting it together.

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Happy Birthday to me.

Happy Birthday to me.

Happy Birthday to meeeeee.

Happy B i r t h d a y to me!!

Look at my wonderful birthday surprise!!!!

Many of you may not know that we had to get rid of Lambeau. When we did we decided we would make a nice backyard out of our yucky one. Step one was to spruce up the patio. Previously, we had a plastic green table and plastic chairs in 3 different colors. So last night Kirk and I had dinner and shopped til we dropped or the stores closed or the van was full. I have never seen so much stuff in our van. All that you see plus three carseats plus Kirk and I were in the van last night. So at midnight we finally sat down and relaxed on our new patio. It still needs a few things but it is a great start. Thanks, Kirk, for indulging me!!!!

Happy Birthday Kevin

Happy Birthday Kevin. We miss you. I know most of your birthday is past already with the time change. I guess it is better late than never. Karissa is sick or she would have led the singing. We made a surprise for both of you and are hoping to get it in the mail today.
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This Ones for you Mike

I woke up this morning to Kylie snuggled up to me in bed, running fever. By lunch time Karissa had it, too. I just checked on Caleb and now there are three. The weather finally turned nice enough to swim and now we are all sick. This summer is wearing me out. Only seven weeks until school starts :)