Miss O comes to the Farm

O came home with us on Father's Day for her first sleepover at the farm.  She was very excited.  She loves that Abby has a pink room and she couldn't wait to see the cats. 

She loved the pink room and the pink rocking chair.

With Leo, the cat

She loved running with Abby in the big yard!!

Brushing our teeth and getting ready for bed

Abby got out some of her old stuffed animals.

Sleeping in the fort in Abby's room!!

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Today was Abby's 1st baseball game of the season.  She is usually a pitcher but today she was also a catcher. 

Ab & her friend Cassidy

Trev's Tent

With his birthday money, Trevor wanted to buy a bigger tent.  He purchased this 8 person tent...plenty of room for him & a friend and all of his gear!!

Birthday Bike

Trev got a new bike for his birthday!!  Can't believe he is now a pre-teen!!

Arrrrrrr......Pirates...the Musical!!

Abby auditioned for a part in the school musical and was cast as a Prisoner.  She has had a blast staying after school and preparing for the play.  She did a fabulous job and the director said it was the best cast she has ever worked with!!

Art Show

At the band concert, the art teacher also posts the students' artwork.  Trevor had 2 nice pieces on display. 

Percussion Master

Trevor plays percussion in his school band.  It is hard to understand what he does sometimes (especially since I have NO music knowledge at all) since we don't see him practicing at home.  He plays many different items during the concert.  He has really come a long way since first joining in 5th grade!!

Trev

Throwing Discus at GC Meet

I always wonder what he is thinking about!!

  On 4/12 we were at Gibson City for a Track Meet.  It was a beautiful day for a track meet!!  Sunny, not too windy, and not too hot.  Trev threw discus and shot put.  

Trev's 1st Track Meet

  Trev competed in his first track meet.  He competed in discus, shot put, and the 100.  He did a fantastic job!!  It was really cold and windy!!  We can't wait to go to the next meet on Thursday!!  Stay tuned for details.

Snowboarding

Jim got out the 4-wheeler today to take Abby snowboarding.  She loved it!!  Trevor and Maggie loved chasing after her too.  It was great to get the kids outside for some fresh air!!

Getting ready to take off.

Trevor & Maggie getting in on the action!

Oops!  She does occasionally wipe out!

Jim pulling her on the 4-wheeler.

Abby's Birthday

Abby's new Tony Hawk Huckjam series skateboard -- level 4!!

You have to remember that we have been housebound for the past 3 days!!

Abby explaining the skateboard to Trevor.

Getting ready to blow out the candles.

It was definitely different celebrating Abby's birthday this year.  Due to the blizzard, we have not left the house since Monday night.  We did do our shopping early but I had to improvise with the cake.  I made a new recipe -- Dump Cake.  It wasn't too bad for a last minute substitution!! 

Happy 10th Birthday Abby!

It is impossible to believe that my baby is turning 10 today!!  Here are several of our memories!!

Happy Birthday Abby!!

• You were born on a Saturday night.
• We left for the hospital at 8 a.m. that morning after Gramma & Grampa K. came to watch Trev.
• You looked so serious when you were born.
• They put a pink bow in your hair as soon as you were born.
• You were way too little for the beautiful white snowsuit that Gramma T. bought you!
• Trevor was amazed at you as he looked in the cradle at you.
• Trevor thought that you belonged to Gramma T. and that you should go home with her!!
• You were a good sleeper and a good eater.
• You looked absolutely adorable in your pink Winnie the Pooh hat.
• You began walking at 9 months old -- just trying to keep up with Trev!
• You were a good car rider.
• You looked so tiny in your Dad's arms.
• You are quite athletic -- you aren't afraid to try any sport and you are pretty good at many of them!
• You like school and your teachers.
• You love goofing around and playing sports with your Dad.
• You always stick up for your Mom.
• You miss Mom when she goes scrapbooking with her sisters.
• You love your brother -- even though you fight like cats and dogs!!
• You are a big Bears fan -- just like your Dad!!
• You like to be outside with your dogs and cats.
• You love to read -- just like your Mom!
• You ask tons of questions....all the time!!
• You like to know all about the past -- you will be the next family historian.
• You love spending time with your family.
• You are so happy to have a cell phone -- and you are pretty responsible for it (except for the recent JC Penney incident!!).
• You enjoy visiting Mom's sisters in Chicago.
• You remind me of a city mouse/country mouse -- you enjoy the best of both worlds.
• You do tend to yell more and more often!!
• You take the longest showers -- we may have to get a timer for you.
• You love taking care of your "baby cousins."
• You look up to your older cousins.
• You wanted to be "one of the boys" in Shelbyville -- you took off your shirt, just like the boys!
• You stayed up later than everyone else on our first night in the pop-up camper.
• You love fishing and catching frogs while camping.
• You gave us quite a scare when you crashed your bike -- we learned what the inside of the Shelbyville hospital looks like!
• You have a sweet tooth.
• You just informed me that you are not a cake person -- I can't believe that you are related to me!!

Happy Birthday Abby!!  We look forward to many more exciting years :)

Love,

Mom and Dad

Digging Out

This is our snowblower!

Jim blowing out the lane so we can drive somewhere soon!