14 glue sticks...

WoW.  I started the school supply shopping today.  I was floored by some of the items on her list.  Why are teachers so particular about brand names?  When the teacher puts a brand name on the list I feel compelled to get that brand even when I know another will work just as well.  For instance it says that she needs fiskers scissors.  Does it really need to be fiskers?  Won't Office Depot brand scissors work just as well? 
And 14 glue sticks?  For one kindergardener who is only there for half the day?  Really?  14?  Doesn't that seem excessive?  And the pencils have to be sharpened.  So I have to go buy a pencil sharpener just so I can open her brand new pencils and send them to school sharpened. 

I can't wait until Sophy is old enough to do this for me.

Lola's 3rd Birthday

This year we had a carnival theme for Lola's third birthday.  We had a popcorn cake, games, face painting, yummy fair type foods, and even a ball pit.  The kids loved the party and Lola was so very tired when it was all over.  I think she had a great day.

Easter

We had a very eventful Easter this year.  It was a busy day.  We started out in OKC, but had to drive to Iowa for a funeral the next day.  We were able to attend church at home with our church family before we left though.  I thought I would share a quick picture of the girls in their pretty dresses.

Ok Go

For Valentine's Day this year Jeff took me to see my favorite Band in concert in Kansas City.  It was awesome!  I can't wait until I get another chance to see them live!

time flies

I have been dealing with stuff.  A lot of stuff.  Stuff that I wanted to talk about but didn't want open to the whole world via the internet.  So I clamed up.  Unfortuantely that meant months with no posts.  I am back now though.  So I will post the highlights of the last few motnhs:
We are having a baby. 
It's a boy!
Ok, so I think that's about all I was going to share.
So I will resume my regularly scheduled posts now.