Got Game?

This is part of the future Willard Tigers basketball team. Thought you might enjoy seeing some of their moves.

The future of Willard basketball is in good hands.......

Manager Mema

Spring Break in Houston, Texas

Our grandkids' spring break, that is. This year, Heather, Jadon, Haven and Jude were able to go with me to Houston to spend time with the Bischoff kids for their Spring Break. We had a great trip there...the kids are very good travelers...and a wonderful time with Doug, Wendy, Lucas, Bailey, Micah and Ruth.

Saturday, Lucas and Micah had baseball games, so Jadon went with them to the games while Wendy, Heather and I took the girls and Jude to the mall. We just had to go to the Teavana store, you know.

It wasn't quite warm enough to actually go swimming (just in the upper 70's), but the kids got to wade in the pool a little. Then Monday we went to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and enjoyed the rides and exhibits. Check out Heather's blog for pictures.

Then Tuesday, the sad part of saying good-bye until summer. It sure was a fun time.

Update: Just talked to Wendy Saturday and the boys both had baseball games. Micah hit a Home Run in his game!! Lucas hit a single then got to come in home on an RBI. After he got to home, he took his tooth to Doug and Wendy....it was his molar which had been loose and came out. Funny thing is he lost his very first tooth in a basketball game.

Well, I think I have finally caught up on my March posts, here in the middle of April.

I'll try to do better.

Donna

Zoo Crew

Willard was on Spring Break the third week of March, so Lindsay called and asked if we would want to go to the zoo. We said "YES" and Jadon, Haven, Jude and I met Cael, Gavin and Lindsay at the zoo park and ate our lunch, then took a walk through the zoo. Here's a few highlights of our day:

Grrrrreat day for a zoo outing especially with this "zoo crew".

Mema

Fiestaware Heaven

Do you own Fiestaware or know someone who does? Then do I have a tip for you. Tammy, Missy and I found the store to end all stores for Fiestaware. It's a place called Cockrell Mercantile, up near Harrisonville. Actually there are 5 cottages that specialize in different things. One is the main store with everything you can think of; another is only Fiestaware; another is baking utensils/mixes, etc.; another is lotions/candles, etc.; and the last is the "clearance barn".

We all three use and love our Fiestaware and enjoyed this store so much we want to go back. Here's some pictures of our adventure:

Lovely products...lovely ladies.

Yes....we did buy stuff.

We only have one suggestion for this place. They need a cafe or tea room!! We got there at 10 am and by the time we got through all the stores, we were very hungry and had to drive to Harrisonville to find any place to eat. Next time maybe we'll bring sandwiches.....or at least snacks...

So fun,

Donna

Easter Weekend 2010

Waiting for the big hunt to start.

Perfect weather for a perfect time to celebrate our Risen Savior!!!

March Bunco

Yes, those are dice. Actually those four 4's are a Bunco. On the first Thursday of each month, 12 of us ladies get together at one of our homes and play Bunco. Pretty simple game.....three tables of 4 people each....go around the table and roll the dice (1st round - first person rolls the dice as long as they get at least one 1, then next person rolls, etc......until someone reaches 21. 2nd round we roll 2's...etc.) If someone rolls all four of the round you are on, they say "Bunco!" and that game is over.....bunco is automatic 21 points. I chose to blog about this particular Bunco night, because I happened to roll 2 buncos....I've never done that before! These are two of my friends, Karen and Beverly. They had Buncos, as well. Four in one night! Amazing! Whoever has the most wins for the night wins a set of large pink dice to hang from the rearview mirror in her car. This night it happened to be Beverly! Woo Hoo, Bev! We started playing in early 2005 with 12 friends from church. Can't believe it's been 5 years..... I just love all these bunco buddies and have so much fun with them. Donna

Snow Fun!!

Last Friday, January 29th we got a really good snow. I measured 6" on the patio table. Gavin and Jadon stayed all night with us Friday night. We ate pizza, then snuggled on the sofa and watched movies and ate popcorn.

Saturday morning we got up and played outside in the snow. Well....the boys played in the snow...I just took pictures.

We also went for a hike through the woods. Quite a chore with this much snow and all the downed trees from the ice storm. We did see a lot of deer tracks....not only hoof prints but the little doo doos they left along the trail. We looked inside the tree stumps for rabbits or other little creatures, but didn't find any. Gavin was sure he saw a fox....or... was hoping he would see a fox.

We all agreed we needed Lucas and Micah to make this adventure even more fun.

That's all....snow mo'.

Donna