Monday, August 25, 2008

BIG NEWS!!!

Well a few weeks back I was asked to attend a meeting for Cassidy to be on the gymnastics training team. She would train Tuesday's and at the end of September she would also train on Saturday's! Then come March she would compete in a real meet at Kalahari water park in the conference area!! Exciting right!!!!! Well we only had a week to decide they had given me so much information it was almost to much and I hadn't heard from Mrs. Karen (their tap teacher) on what day the girl's will have tap so we missed the deadline for gymnastics but we did hear from Mrs. Karen and they go on Thursday's this will be Cassidy's 5th year and Brooke's 3rd year in tap so anyways Cassidy can be on the team and still do tap!! She's really excited about learning more of skills rather that just being in a class for fun!! I mean it will still be fun just they will learn more of a routine and what not. She is so excited so check back and I'll keep everyone up to date!!!

Thursday, August 21, 2008

P is for Puppy or Puppies

Mom & Dad recieved a new puppy as a gift last week. She is adorable and full of energy too!! She is a jackshit!! That's right a Jack Russell and a Shitzu. They named her MAGGIE SUE! Needless to say she is alreay spoiled plum rotten!!



She was so cute that a few day's later we found out kinda by accident she had a sister and well ..... she came home with me!! She was so dirty and sick but we took her to the vet and she's doing great! It's so funny because she is so laied back and relaxed and she fit's right in like she has been here forever. She slept one night in the crate now Shawn & I have a beautiful tan and aqua doggie bed in the middle of our king size bed and there she sleeps! She's a babe (I stold that saying from my mom) and we call her Libby Lu!

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Watch out PM Preschool...here comes Brooke


Brooke went back to school today!! The house feels so empty!! I miss them very much!!!!! Even though a break is nice I still miss them!!

Monday, August 18, 2008

Cassidy's First Day of 2nd Grade


I knew it was coming I just didn't expect it to be so fast!! Cassidy went off to second grade this morning. She was very excited to see all of her friends!!

BG Tractor Pulls 2008

Of course Shawn, Cassidy & I went to the tractor pulls in Bowling Green. It's like Shawn's superbowl or Daytona. We had an awesome awesome time. We have had the same seats for three years now so we know everyone around us. We went to Saturday's morning and evening sessions so in between we always do a tailgate, grilling hamburgers and hotdogs with all kinds of goodies and it gives us time to relax out of the sun and stretch out! It's such fun wish it was twice a year. I did take a few videos but I'll only post one or two!!



Brooke always spends tractor pull day with Grandma so this year she took Brooke & Madisynn to the Toledo Zoo!

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Girl's with SPEEDY wheels!!

Shawn & I took the girl's to the park last Friday and they got to ride their bikes on the trails and they were so EXCITED. I had been wanting to take them and finally we did it! We started off on a trail and Shawn said it was a 2.3 mile trail no big deal right. So we set off and they were like lighting. After a LONG while I said to Shawn do you think we might be almost back my feet, which I had flip flops on were starting to really hurt all the sudden and he assured me it should be about to dump us back out to the truck. After another fifteen minutes or so I can feel blisters in between my big toes and it SUCKS! So we see this old road we had passed about half way back so Shawn decides it's the quick way out. So we see this jogger go by as we head off onto this deserted road in the middle of the park. We did see a doe about four feet off the trail. SO we walked and walked and the kid's rode and rode. Then we pass the jogger AGAIN! Mind you my poor toes had blistered and burst, so after walking back we seen the sign it was a 5 something mile trail plus when were almost out we re-walked the trail. Needless to say we were gone over two hours of walking and riding and besides my toes it was an AWESOME time. The girl's loved being able to ride like CrAzY! Next time Shawn & I will take bikes, we didn't this time because we weren't sure how the girl's would handle the trails but they did GREAT! Afterwards we played at the park. My feet are better incase anyone cares! LOL

Friday, August 8, 2008

Sweet Sadie..........

Let me tell you about this old friend of mine.
She might look tattered or maybe old
But I won't say goodbye until you've been told.
She had the brightest eyes I had ever seen,
And wore a beautiful fur coat that would out shine a queen .
She was never prissy but walked with an aire ......
And oh so polite, you could take her most anywhere.
She could run like the wind and could catch anything she chased
But she protected and sat with me when I had problems to face.
You could not find a friend nearly so dear.
Because no matter the trouble she always stayed near...
She has never asked for much;
Just to love and respect her and I think you'll agree .
To give her a good bone from time to time ;
When she has given me her love and to her this was no task.
Now I understand you have a schedule to keep.
But I have a small favor before she nods off to sleep.
Please fold your wings around her and let her feel young while in no pain ;
Dear Guardian Angel of Pets ,
please keep her safe and happy until we see her again.


Sadie swimming in the pond

Sadie playing with Brooke & Cassidy

Cassidy & Brooke riding with Sadie & Abbey!!


Dad & Mom's boxer Sadie went to doggie heaven today she was thirteen years old and loved by all. She was a GREAT GREAT dog and she will be missed very much.

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Summer Sunset

We have had a WONDERFUL summer for sure. Our family has gotten to do so much!! I truly have enjoyed each and every moment. It's sad to think that in less than two weeks the kid's will be back in the swing of school, tap and gymnastics. Bitter sweet!! I miss the routine of things yet I love the summer freedom. We started the summer with swim lessons, attended the McIntosh reunion and on Father's Day we went to Great Wolf Lodge indoor waterpark!! LOVE IT!!! Mom & Dad got a pool this summer and we freaking LOVE it!! I do mean LOVE it!!!!!
*Cassidy underwater diving for rings*

*Brooke looking at me underwater*

We also have be able to go to Cedar Point and Cataway Bay which I posted pictures of. The girl's had a AWESOME time when we went to visit Vickielynne in Indiana and they both got to drive the boat, talk about cool!! Gymnastics has been a great activity that they look forward to on Wednesday's! Your NOT allowed to take pictures or video tape but....they did allow us to take a few pictures when the first summer session ended, only of Brooke's class though maybe Cassidy's class will later!
*Brooke at gymnastics*


Tonight we went to Sauder's Village with some of the Vanderveer crew! Jordan brought the babysitting kid's and they were cute!! Hunter and Brooke together however means one thing TROUBLE!! Not bad but ornry for sure!! Cassidy LOVED telling us what she had seen when Norma (Shawn's mom for those who don't know)took her last year and they looked at all the quilts during the big quilt show.
*The girl's at Sauder's*