August Post 1: Gavin's Birthday

Sunday, August 1 was Gavin's 9th birthday and we celebrated at Roy and Belinda's house with snacks and swimming.  It was so fun to watch the kids in the pool.

'Course, Cael had to take time out to shoot a few hoops.

Happy Birthday again Gavin, we loved celebrating with you!!

Love,

Mema

Summer of 2010

Okay, it's July and I haven't posted since April.  I've been saving it all up for a sooper-dooper post of "Summer of 2010".  So, here we go:

In May, Gary and I went to Houston.  It was Lucas' birthday #11 on May 3rd and Micah's birthday #8 on May 20th.  This is Lucas' cake.

 And this is Micah's:

We always have such a wonderful time with them.  This year both boys were playing baseball and we got to go to their games.

Ruth Ann got to be a flower girl in the wedding of a friend of the Bischoff family in Houston.  Here she is modeling her "western wedding attire".  Sooooooo cute.

Then Haven's 4th birthday was on June 3rd.  She really enjoyed her "cowgirl princess" birthday party:

Next, we enjoyed Vacation Bible School:

As soon as it got hot enough, we filled up the plastic pool.  Jadon was in summer school so this one was just right for these three.

Gavin and I went to the pet store and brought home Buddy, the guinea pig.  He usually gets a lot of attention, but I'm not sure he really wants it.  He tends to run into his little house when someone comes close to his cage.

   
The last weekend in June, I went with some ladies from church to a Beth Moore conference in St. Louis.  I roomed with Denise and had a great time:

Just got home and one and 1/2 weeks later, it was time for the Global Encounter St. Louis Project '10.  Lindsay, Heather and I with all the kids went up on Thursday and Todd, Matt and the band came up on Friday.  Wonderful 9 days of missions!  In fact, these little missionaries were so excited to be on the field, they didn't really want to take time to be in a picture.

We did get to do some outings together like the Zoo and City Museum on our times off.


Well, that's our summer to date.  Next, we have Gavin's birthday, Doug & Wendy's visit, grandkid picture, the Fair, our Anniversary.....all in August.  More fun!! So, that means another post, hopefully sooner than later.

Be back in another month....

Donna

SDC in April

Heather and I took the kids to Silver Dollar City today, even though weather forecasters were warning of storms and tornados.  When we left at 10:00 am the skies were clear and the sun was shining, so we decided to go for it.

This was my first time this year and Cael's first time ever. 

We are so thankful for the $6 parking lot that is close enough to walk with our strollers.  Much easier that loading them on the tram with the kids.

First.....to the Frogs.  We weren't sure what Cael would do, but he rode it.  Hard to tell what he thought of it, though.

These boys sure are cute, but not very happy at the moment.  After watching the others ride the swings, the tea cups and the very fast pirate ship, they got to get out of their strollers and play in the ball area in Geyser Gulch.  Jude loved putting the balls in the air chute.  But, soon after we got there, the attendant came around telling everyone they had to leave the area.  She said they have a sensor system that detects when there is lightning in the vicinity and when that happens, the rides shut down.  She said we did not have to leave the park, just that area.  One the one hand, I'm glad they have that protection, but on the other hand, we would have liked to play some more.

We decided that we would go ahead and leave.  We had been there a couple of hours and got to ride some rides and have our frozen lemonade.  Oh, the great thing about season passes....we'll be going back again and again.

Maybe we'll see you there,

Donna

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