Monday, May 21, 2007

Mother's Day

We had a wonderful day on Mother's Day this year. I have been so busy with the boys end of school activities, I am just getting around to posting about it. After church we went to my sisters for a cookout with my family. We had a good time and lots of good food! The boys always love to visit with their cousins. After that we drove to Searcy to Kelly's Mom and Dad's house. Grandmother Chitty was visiting them for the week, so we were blessed to get to spend time with her also. We all decided to drive out to their Cabin to cook hot dogs and visit awhile longer. Kelly decided it would be fun to take the canoes out on the lake, so off we went. The boys had a great time. They love going out to their Grandparent's cabin and got to roast marshmallows also. It was so great to get to visit with Grandmother Chitty. The boys adore her, and really enjoyed listening to her tell us the stories of how she and Popper met, and stories of what things were like when she was a girl. Well, actually Austin enjoyed the stories. Jackson spent most of his time running through the woods with Duke wielding a pirate sword. We had a great day.

Duke is always there to lend a paw!

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Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Soccer Saturday

Saturday both boys had soccer games. They were at the same time, so I only got shots of Jackson playing. (Kelly was at Austin's game most of the time. ) It was my turn to serve snacks at Jackson's game. Pop and Duke came to watch. Duke is a Supah Star! Everyone wants to meet and pet him. He is pretty agreeable with that. He really likes kids.

Pop and Duke watching the game.

Jackson gets a licking!

We had a good day!
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Saturday's games

Going for the ball
Jackson and Becca team up
Fancy Footwork
Lightening attack
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Thursday, May 10, 2007

Father-Son Fishing Trip

On Monday, Kelly took the day off from work and went fishing with his Dad. He said they had a great time. Here is Kelly at his Dad's shop with all the fish they caught . Too bad they couldn't get Duke to take a picture of them both!
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Friday, May 4, 2007

Spring Carnival / International Day

Austin's school held there annual Spring Festival today. I take pictures for his school, so I was there most of the day photographing the festivities. We always go with an international theme. We have several students from other countries, so that way the kids get to celebrate the other kids heritage and learn a little about other countries. The kids rotate through different activities all day such as music from another country, art, science, etc. One stop is carnival type games in the gym. This is Austin and his friend Dylan working the Fear Factor booth. Some of the fourth graders get to help out. They had a great time!

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Meeting Of The Minds

Last Friday Austin's GT class participated in the the fourth grade district Quiz Bowl. Gt students from all the elementary schools in town were invited to compete. I went to watch and was amazed at the knowledge of all these kids! Our kids did great, and they all received medals.

Our kids taking a break between rounds.
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Fruit Loop Picasos?

Jackson's preschool held its Spring art show last Thursday. Jackson and Ashley are displaying the blue ribbons they got for their masterpieces. Yes, Jackson just finished a blue ring pop.

It's tough to be so talented!
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