Weekend update

With Angie out of town my parents came up and helped out with the girls.  The girls had a great time with Grandma and Pops!  We are fortunate they are willing to help out soon much!  Nana Cheri and Papa Rob took Stella to her soccer game on Saturday morning.  Sam tagged along only because Nana and Papa brought donuts! :) Just kidding, Sam LOVES to hang out with Nana and Papa.  Stella played well, the field was very sandy so footing was difficult (according to Stella). 

Kate is recovering from some type of 'bug' yesterday.  She spent most of the day on the couch kind of in a fog, which is NOT typical Kate!  She has much more spunk today!  Claire loves her Sissy!!

Not sure if I've mentioned this before but we have chickens!  We have a very nice chicken coop and the two little rascals like to explore in there. 

Trouble makers at work!!

Preparing for Angie's departure

Angie is leaving for Arizona on Thursday morning to hang out with some girlfriends, rest, relax, and enjoy the sun WITHOUT ANY KIDS!!  She deserves the break.  In the meantime we are putting Claire through some "tests" away from Mommy.  Last night Angie walked across the street to visit the neighbor and within 10 minutes Claire was by the front door asking for Mommy; could be a rough few days for Claire Bear.

Kate on the other hand isn't to concerned about the upcoming trip.  She announced this morning from her bed that she wasn't tired just grumpy!

Sam came home from school and had soooooooo much homework that she told Angie, "I'm going to my room to do homework and you won't see me until tonight!"  5th grade is a real grind!

During recess today Stella somehow ran into a poll.  With Kate's recent concussion, Stella was concerned she might have one as well.  We are all standing by and waiting for her to buckle at the knees.  We have 911 on speed dial.

I have jury duty tomorrow morning at 8:30 am.  Hoping for a OJ type trial so I can parlay it into a reality TV show and retire before I'm 45? 

Stella ready for soccer

Stella had a soccer game today @ 10:30 am.  We got up at 6 am to feed everyone, pack the car with viewing chairs, food, diapers, and various other items.  Stella played well.  She ran so much both her legs ached at the end of the game.  Hopefully she will recover in time for next Saturday's game.  Kate played in the forest that was next to the soccer field.  The forest had CAUTION POSION IVY signs all over so knowing Kate she will get posion ivy before 7 pm tonight.

Random pictures of the family

Jog a-thon 2009

All 5 girls at the beach

Stella at the beach