Happy 40th Birthday Hubby!!!

I can't believe I'm married to a 40 year old man! I just can't say it enough. I have to keep telling myself that even though he's getting older in years, he really will never grow up! He dressed in black this morning for work. I took him a black balloon boquet and the richest, blackest chocolate cake you have ever seen. It's the only way I know to cope...chocolate!!! Happy Birthday, Honey!!!

Clowning Around

Today we celebrated his birthday with a few of E's friends by going to the circus. It was a small circus but we were treated to some of the very best a circus has to offer...elephants, motorcycles, magic, clowns, blue snowcones, balloons and acrobats. One of our favorite acts was the dog and pony show. It is amazing the stunts the animals can perform! Of course the boys loved the motorcycles in the large ball cage. It makes me sick to my stomach because all I think about is what would happen if they wreck.

Career Day

Today the 7th graders were treated to a day at the local vocational college. They were spoiled with an awesome goodie bag and their own hard-hat. The bag also included the parts to make a marshmallow shooter out of pvc pieces. They got to experience several different career training options and learned a lot about the school's programs. D loved the entire day, especially when he got to operate the "claw" on one of the large tratctors.

Happy Birthday E!!!

Today we woke up early to start celebrating E's 11th birthday. He loved the binoculars and new clothes he got. He also scored the 4th book in the Olympian Series, "The Battle of the Labryinth". He has really loved the other 3 books and I am sure will enjoy this one. Our boy has only a few short months of elementary school left, then he will move on to the crazy world of middle school. Love ya, Bud!

I Love Digital

There are so many reasons why I love digital photography. Today I was reminded of that one of the biggest reasons is that you do not have to pay for film. Miss H helped herself to my camera today and managed to take 125 pictures before I realized she had it. I was very grateful it wasn't the new camera, but still, a 7 year old running free with a large camera scares me. I do realize after seeing her work that I should plan more photo moments for her to "go wild" with her creativity. I love the fact that she includes her self in pictures. Something most photographers rarely do. And can you tell we are happy that it is flip-flop weather!?!

There & Back Again

4 women, 12 days, 1382 pictures, 225 churches, 10 castles, 1 concentration camp, over a dozen cities, WAY too much food, and an insane amount of luggage. It all adds up to a fabulous Germany/Austria vacation. We had a blast! I am so glad to be home.