Last Monday we had Cadyn's conference with his teacher. She had nothing but wonderful things to say about him! She said he was one of the only ones in his class that knows all his money. We just chuckled when she told us that. If you know Cadyn you know that he loves to collect money for his piggy bank and has been an expert for a long time at counting it and letting us know how much he has. She also said he has excelled in Kindergarten this year and it should be an easy transition to 1st grade. We just need to keep reading with him over the summer to keep him refreshed. We were so proud of him!
The Blood Drive
Cadyn's school held a blood drive last Tuesday and asked all the parents who could to come and donate. The class with the most parent participation would be rewarded. So, of course Cadyn begged Dusty and I to come and donate. Well, Dusty got off easy because he was on duty but I was a sucker and agreed to go and do my part. I have to say I was a little nervous but it all went well. They pretty much have to know your life history before you can donate and you have to fill out a ton of paperwork. That part took longer than the actual donation! In the end it all went well. The nurses found out real quick when they poked me that I have really good blood flow and it took no time to fill up my bag. And most important, It made Cadyn happy and he got a t-shirt for all the pain and suffering I had to go through! Oh, and I just have to mention one more thing....We were all riding in the car a few days after I had donated and I was showing Cadyn there was still a hole in my arm from where they inserted the needle and his eyes got really big and he proceeded to tell us that "If I have a kid one day and his school has a blood drive and he asks me to donte I will say NO WAY". That little turkey!
Lets see, last Thursday we had torrential downpours throughtout the day so needless to say soccer practice was cancelled again. They have only had 2 practices and 1/2 a game because of all the rain we keep getting.
Saturday was a pretty busy and eventful day. The Cave Springs Fire Department had their annual pancake breakfast that morning so we went and enjoyed some good breakfast and visiting. Later that afternoon Cadyn had his first baseball practice. Dusty is the assitant coach this year for his baseball team. The Coach was out of town on Saturday so Dusty did the practice with some help from some of the other dads. He did a great job and the kids had a lot of fun! That evening we took thet kids to Mom and Dad and Dusty and I went out for a date. We ate dinner at The Outback (yummy) and then went to the movies and saw Leatherheads. We don't get to get out by ourselves very often so it was a treat. We had a lot of fun!
Sunday afternoon turned out to be beautiful so we decided to hook the new boat up and go cruisin' on the lake. We put in at Horseshoe Bend and rode all the way up to Lost Bridge. Once we got closer to Lost Bridge the water went from muddy brown to a beautiful blue. It was a perfect day to be out there and the kids enjoyed every minute of it! Here are some pictures of our adventure....
Last but certainly not least yesterday was our neice Meredith's 11th birthday! It just seems like yesterday that we were playing with and spoiling our little curly haired princess and now look at her she is practically grown up already! Meredith has turned into such a beautiful girl with such and bubbly spirit and contagious smile. We are so proud of her and love her so much! Happy Birthday Sweetie!
I know I said it was going to be a quick review but I get carried away easily! I promise to be better and not stay gone so long!
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I was beginning to wonder where you'd gone. :o) Looks like the boat will be a worthwhile & fun investment!
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