25th

From our house to your's

Merry Christmas Eve

Have you been Naughty or Nice?  I have been very good this year Santa. I hope everyone I love gets what is on there list this year.

Christmas Party

Mike and I don't often get to get our picture taken.  We had Erica take this before we left for the a Christmas party that one of Mike's friends had.  It was nice to get out.  We had a good time.

 

Happy Thanksgiving.

Hope all my family and friends have a great Thanksgiving. Be safe and eat lots of Turkey. Good Luck to some of my co-workers who are running a 10k today.

Donna's 5K Turkey Trot Run

I did my first 5k this year. I was not sure what to expect as I never ran this race before. I did find after about 1.5 miles that they had this huge hill. Oh my goodness, it was hard. I ran with my Co-worker Karen.  I was 18 out of 30 for my age group. 40-44. My time was 37.20. Not to bad for my first race. Mike was there to cheer me on at the end.

 

So Powerful

I saw this on another blog and had to share. Such a powerful message. Makes you wonder how each of us would be if this was us.

Wilmington RailRoad

On Saturday we took a 2 1/2 hour train ride from Wilmington to Hockessin. It was the Autumn Splendor ride.  Mike was a little under the weather but he endure. Erica had a good time. I would love to do the train ride during the Christmas season, they say the houses along the route decorate for the riders on the train.

 

RIP SPOOKY

We lost our beloved Spooky cat today. We found her trick n treating back in 2002. That is were she gets her name. Love you an miss you Spooky.
Oct 31st 2002-Sept 24 2012

 

First Day of School

I am a little late. Erica started 7th Grade on Monday.  She got lost one time.  This is a whole new school for her. She is now in the Middle School, which I can say from the tour we had this school is huge.

She likes all her teachers so far.  Our baby girl is growing up.

Weekend stuff.

Mike had is company picnic on Friday. Erica did some hula hooping. Saw Gary Maddox on Saturday.  Erica enjoys the player signing's even though she doesn't really know most of them.

Braces are on.

Erica got her braces and her turtle in, all at the same time. It was painful for the first several days, but she is doing much better.

Happy 4th of July.

Hope everyone has a safe and Happy 4th.  Stay cool in this heat.

Currently 7/2/2012

listening: Anything Journey
reading: A Soft Place to Land on my Nook
watching: Hatfield and McCoy on the DVR. Yeah, I know I am behind a little.
eating: just got done eating a cookie
drinking: Snapple Lemon Tea
wearing: PJ's I could live in these
feeling: tired … Haven’t been able to sleep lately
weather: about 90 something
playing: Words with Friends
wanting: the weekend to get here
needing: more time to get things done
waiting: for the 4th of July holiday to get here
enjoying: the online class at BPC. the stitch sampler
thankful: for my daughter

New Bike

Erica got a new bike for her great report card, she got it about 2 weekends ago. I forgot to post the pictures earlier. Of course Mike had to try it out too.

Happy Father's Day

Hope all the Dad's out there have a great Father's Day.

Mud Run Jr.

Thank you to everyone who donated to Erica's mud run.  She had a blast and will be doing it next year for sure. She said there were alot of obstacles along the 1.5 mile course. We could not see them for most of the race so we waited where it was very muddy towards the end of course to get the best pictures.

Delaware Mud Run Jr.

Erica has decided to do the Mud Run this year. It's a 1.5 mile obstacle course and yes it has mud :)
If you would like to make a donation, please feel free to drop by her site. Thanks so much.
Here is a link for any donations. Its for a really great cause. The Leukemia Foundation of Delaware.
https://www.racemine.com/Leukemia-Research-Foundation-of-Delaware/donations/Leukemia-Research-Foundation-of-Delaware/c7d30d3e80da4e70a308ff0e3ab9b3cc

Promotion to 7th Grade and Awards

Erica has officially been promoted to 7th grade.  I went to her graduation today.  I was so ready to cry. She was give 2 awards, a certificate for chorus and her promotion certificate. She is very proud of the Presidential Academic Award. This was given for having an average grade of 90% and above throughout 5th and 6th grade. She also made the honor roll all 4 marking periods. We are so proud of her.

 

You have to take the good with the bad.

A little while ago I wrote that Erica was asked to be evaluated for the Honor's Program next yet.  Well we go the letter the other day that she was not selected but that it no way reflected her as a student.  They just thought she would do better in the regular classes.  She was a little upset, but we talked to her and explained she is still a good student and we are proud of her, she has made the honor roll ever since she has been in school.  So we told her you have to take the good with the bad sometimes, it's all about growing up.  We are ever so proud of her for even being asked to participate, there's always next year.

Happy Memorial Day

Thank you to all the service men and woman, both past and present. You keep us safe and I for one am happy for your dedication and service.  Thanks to all my family and friends serving right now or who have served.

6th Grade Field Day

Erica had her Field Day today. It was a nice day.

Field Trip

I have the pleasure of going with Erica and her class to the Penn Musuem. We learned all about Egypt.  Saw some awesome stuff. Mummies, The Sphinx and much much more. I would love to go back.