Update and Relay For Life

Hello!!
I'm sorry I haven't posted for a while. Things are just ho hum. Madeline had her school program this past week. It was very nice. The kids did a great job.
I've been busy raising money and helping my Relay For Life team "Our Family Tree". I created a facebook page and am excited about attending our first big fund raiser, Scrappin' for a Cure. I have never scrapbooked before but figure I can give it a whirl! I'm not sure yet what project I'm going to take on. I'm actually thinking of trying my hand at creating some cards for friends etc. The ribbon I posted at the top of the blog is for Childhood Cancer Awareness. I have a friend/co-worker whose daughter was diagnosed with cancer two years ago today. Charli has been an inspiration for Madeline as well. This past summer she and the babysitter, Allie held a lemonade stand and donated the proceeds to Childhood Cancer Treatment and Awareness. I've lost many other loved ones as well and honor all of them in this endeavor. My sister's father-in-law has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer and given 6 months. In December we lost Roger David when he lost his battle with cancer after 3 three years of fighting. And the list goes on.... I really do have plenty to fight for and remember. So keep posted as I share more thoughts and ways you can help our team, "sow the seeds of help."
We are looking forward to Spring. We grilled tonight and are going to the "lake" tomorrow. And so it begins the ritual of spending time at the lake.....
This week is Madeline's spring break. We have no big plans as we want to spend some vacation time later this summer. But I am taking Wednesday off to take Lillian to see a "Dora the Explorer" Live stage show. She is very excited and is hoping to talk to Dora. I'll keep you posted.
Anyways, other news: We are excited for Roger and Mandy as they are expecting twins!! We are praying for Chris' grandfather who had a terrifying accident on a ditch witch. We keep Janelle and her family in our prayers. We are thankful Lillian was not as seriously ill as we thought last week when I rushed to the ER. I thought she was experiencing an asthma attack and since this was the first time I had seen her struggle with this I ended up rushing her to the ER. In the end just a really bad virus.
This probably wasn't too exciting but I think there will be lots to write about soon!!
Take Care and don't let those sneaky little green guys get the better of you!

This is the first time I've tried this. I wanted to show the Valentines the girls sent to some friends. They were made by a friend/co-worker who loves to scrap. The
y turned out so cute. I wish we could have sent more!! I think Natalie might have choked me if she had to make any more!!
http://scraprat-scraptastic5.blogspot.com/2009/02/time-for-valentines.html

Lillian's moves

Eric cuaght this video of Lilly last night during our first supper of the evening. He posted it on his facebook page but I thought I'd post it here too. I say first supper because just as we were finishing Mike called and told us he had seafood for us. He insisted Eric come by and pick it up. So Eric drove over there walked up to the door got handed a plate of food and came home. The result; two lobsters and a bunchof mussles. Thanks Mike!! It was yummy and a great Valentine's Day sup.

One more thing!

Last weekend Grandpa made part of Madeline's closet into a section for all of her American Girl Doll Clothes for Felicity and Elizabeth. The hangers just arrived so I thought I'd share the end result. Madeline loves it. The red and green dresses in the middle along with the pajamas at the right end were created by Grandma Pat.

Pics, goings ons and what-nots!

Sorry about that title. Just felt like being silly. In true Nebraska fashion we've had spring like weather one weekend and winter wonderland the next. So the pics I'm sharing today are pics of the skirts that Grandma Pat made for the girls that they received last weekend, Madeline during a piano lesson, and Lillian playing out side with Daddy today.

Lillian wore her skirt to her Valentine's Day party at preschool and Madeline prefers to make hers into a go go dress complete with sparkly red shoes. Madeline and Lillian also received valentine belts from Aunt Melissa that have been put to use. Grandma Trudy also got into the action with sending a Littlest Pet Shop toy for Lillian that she has hardly put down and a Loop Craft set for Madeline to make potholders with. She at this very moment is diligently at work creating one with Gaylene. All in all a good couple of weekends.

Dance!!

Madeline had Parent Day at Dance. They are getting ready for their recital in May and working very hard. Sorry this is side ways. I love the wiggle!!

Super Bowl Fun

This weekend we were able to join our friends for their annual Super Bowl Party. This is the 19th year they have hosted this event. It gets bigger every year and we are so fortunate to be part of it. The girls love playing with all their friends and seeing what kind of havoic they can raise but they are up against some stiff competition with the adults. By the time Sunday morning rolls around the house is more of a mess from the adults than the kids!! The adults are also in rough shape while the kids are feeling perky, jumping on the adults and making everyone remember how old we are!! The festivities usually get under way Friday but we join the fun Saturday afternoon and stay till Sunday evening. For us, we leave early before the game starts as we usually have two very tired girls and one who has to go to school the next morning!! Lilly fell asleep at 5:30 in the car and never woke till 7:00 a.m. and Madeline fell asleep at 6:00, woke briefly to change and brush teeth and then didnt' wake till 7:00. They both did fine today.

The first three pics are Sunday set up at the showroom. Followed by pics of Madeline, Lillian, and Reese in the p.j.'s Pat made for them. Followed by one that Pat will be especially proud of.... me and John trying to highjack the beer. The final two are shots of Madeline and Reagan (we are all in trouble...look at those poses!), and Lillian holding Tatum.

TTFN