Father's Day/Weekend Ball..

What an amazing dad! Spent Father's Day Weekend with Jacob playing basketball in Springdale. Roger- you are an amazing dad to these two boys. What a hands on dad you are. You have done a fine job raising these two young men! Hope our dad's had a good day.
Jacob played in a basketball tournament this weekend with his team mates. We played a total of 6 games on Saturday and Sunday. It was HOT in the gym- and it was a long weekend. We came in 3rd. Playing these games will just make our boys team better in the fall. The following are just pictures of Jacob playing....we go to Branson this weekend for the same thing!

BIG DAY..

WELL... six years ago, I dropped Michael off at his first job! This morning- six years later, I dropped Jacob off at the same place!! Jacob started to work this morning. Right now he will work Monday's and Friday's. We are thankful for the opportunity for him to have a job at this age, and get exposed at how to make a buck. He is home now, and had a great first day. He made $4 in tips today. It's been bittersweet today, because I can't believe that my "baby" actually has a job. (He has a baseball game tonight, so should sleep well later!)
Jacob - getting ready for his first day of work!

Me and my mom! She came up yesterday, and we (me, her, and Jacob) went to Springfield. I was on the hunt for a swimsuit (no luck). We had a good lunch and a nice day together. We made it back home before the big storms hit.

Off to Fayetteville in the morning for some basketball tournaments with Jacob. We can't get enough ball. Roger will be coaching Jacob's team..we are looking forward to a weekend with both boys.

Have a great weekend!

I LOVE SUMMER...

Um, did I say I LOVE summer!? This is what I did today... {I have a friend that lets us use the pool at the resort}
No need to say anything further... lovin summer break, and I am very fortunate to have the job that I have that allows me to have a summer break! Truly thankful.

Weekend..

It's been a lazy weekend so far! Michael came in Friday night. This picture was taken after Jacob's baseball game. (we lost to Yellville). Michael hasn't missed a baseball game of Jacob's yet. Jacob loves it when Michael is at his games.
Brothers relaxing on the couch after the game.

Tonight the boys are playing a game of scrabble. They like playing board games. I haven't felt well today, so I'm headed to shower and bed. Lake day tomorrow, if it doesn't rain!

Sad time...

After struggling for several weeks if we were actually going to keep Sadie- a painful decision was made to give her away. My heart is broken. She is truly an indoor dog. Anyone who knows me- knows that I'm not an indoor pet person. But I was coming around to the fact, it would be OK. She was such a wonderful puppy. She added alot of spice around here and demanded all of our attention; which she got.

(Taken right before I took her to her new owner)

We just decided that the time was not right to have a pet like this. We are still on the GO with Jacob and never home. She has gone to a WONDERFUL family - who will take excellent care of her. AND the best part, she is with her sister. I get updates and pictures and the two are so happy to be together...they played and played yesterday. (My days around here have been spent playing with her). So now, she has a "real" playmate. Been a little lonely around here today without her. Who knew you could get so attached to something in a couple of weeks!?

I'm at peace with the family she is with...

Baseball Time...

Friday night was Jacob's second baseball game. It was H O T~~ His game was at 6:00. It was miserable. We won!

He played first base...and I must say- did an awesome job

Didn't have a great night batting! :(

They played two games. Second game, he got to pitch...he did a good job. We enjoy our baseball, but not when it is so stinkin hot!

Sadie/Etc..

Well, Sadie is still here! They put a pink bow on her when she went to the vet. Sooo cute.

She took a little ride to Fayetteville to meet Michael. Michael is crazy over her! Too bad he isnt' here to help take care of her.

Went to see Lynyrd Skynrd and ZZ Top Friday night at Lampe, MO. Outdoor concert. Great way to start summer. It was our last day of school as well!

Boys played tennis today. Michael headed back to Fayetteville tonight. He is taking summer classes.

New Family Member.......

Meet Sadie! She is a ShihTzu.

We got her Sunday. I have NO idea what got into me! She is absolutely precious. Has a wonderful personality. We are in love with her, and have taken her to meet Michael already. She is a TON of work - and not real sure I'm cut out for that!

Banquet Time

We have been busy with banquets- which that means: SCHOOL is about OVER!!! :)
HONOR AWARDS: Jacob and his G/T teacher. He got All State for Quiz Bowl. So proud!

Mr Hudson (Principal) giving Jacob A/B Honor roll award. Jacob made his 1st B ever this past 9 weeks= in pre algebra. He got it brought up to an A for semester...

Middle school is AWESOME! Hate to see him go off to high school!

Looks nice holding all of his awards..

Jacob has some proud parents.

Then we had Athletic Banquet. He got basketball award.

It's been a busy week....

Fun post tomorrow- will shock anyone who really knows me!!!

MOTHER'S DAY..

I had a very nice Mother's Day on Sunday. Michael is still taking finals at college- but he managed to take time out and meet us in Harrison and we went onto Branson to Joe's Crab Shack!! YUM-O! I love seafood, the boys do to, Rog- not so much. My guys are so good to me. So thrilled Michael was able to join us. The only bad/sad thing is: I didn't get to see my mom on Mother's Day. Roger didn't get to see his mom on Mother's Day. I wish we could all spend the day together!
We have our bibs on - ready to eat some CRAB!

TRULY blessed to have these boys!

Nothing like being a mother to "boys"...

Never too old to kiss your momma...(I know they wish I would grow up!)

What an honor and blessing to be their mom!

Talent Show

Tuesday night was the Talent Show at middle school. Jacob and some of his friends did Ray Steven's "THE STREAK"...it was really cute. We put alot of hard work into practice - and it went off PERFECT. Last year, the kids did two Ray Stevens skits. This is it for us - Jacob moves onto high school next year. The pie/cake auction and Talent Show raised over $2000. This is wonderful and it goes for activities for the kids during testing "week". So glad that my kid has been apart of this for the last two years...I'm going to miss it....

Rain & Easter

Rain ... rain... GO away! We are sooooo sick of this rain!

These two pictures are of our baseball fields at the park. Jacob is about to have a runaway because they have not been able to practice baseball...hopefully things will dry out this week and they can begin practice.

A little late posting my Easter pictures. Roger works alot at night time on my laptop and I simply have not been able to get onto the computer. (I am seeing a new laptop in someone's future!ha)

Easter money/letter/card from Grandma & Grandpa Leonard. (I did have Jacob's picture on here and it accidentally got deleted while I was typing).

All of Jacob's colored Easter eggs.

Roger even got in on the action...ha

Michael was a good sport and even colored eggs..

We had a nice weekend ....

Can't believe it is May 1st. Only 20 school days left! WHOO HOO! Hope to do better at blogging when school is out. :)