Razors and Such

Erica leaves her razor in the shower.  This has never been a problem before.  However, this week, Jack decided to try his luck with it.  You might think he tried shaving his leg or even an arm.  Nope......he shaved a bald spot onto the top of his head, right down to his scalp.  Now should he later decided he wants to be bald and shave his head, he definitely has the knack for it.  He had a nice smooth spot a little bigger than a silver dollar.  So if he was to want this "style" later, he can do it without a mirror and without cutting himself.  

Needless to say, he wore his little khaki fishing hat to church.  Scott told him he didn't need to wear it and that no one would notice.  Jack said they would.  So Scott said, "I bet you $20 that no one is going to notice, Jack.  You really don't need the hat."  Jack's response was, "So what you are saying though is if someone WAS to notice, you will pay me $20?"  Scott's response was, "Sigh .... never mind.  Wear the hat."  LOL!!  

Hangin' at Home

We found another nest.  I picked up some fern to hang on the front porch and the birds have begun using it for their nest.  We found more eggs and today, they hatched!!  Erica was so excited and they are soooo cute!!!  I will take a picture of them and post it again.  The momma was not happy with me for taking the fern down to get a good look at them.  

Mother's Day was spent relaxing after lunch with friends.  The kids decided to play a new game that involved using the tennis rackets and hitting tennis balls onto the roof and then trying to hit them again as they roll down.  It didn't work out so well but they sure had fun getting the balls stuck in the gutters!!  It was a beautiful afternoon .. the weather was literally perfect!  

The End of SEEKss

We ended our coop this semester.  SEEK is a program hosted by Colonial Baptist in Cary.  There are about 400 participants between moms and children.  Jack had the opportunity to take two extra classes.  He read Stuart Little and took the class to learn how to play the mountain dulcimer.  Spencer participated in the mountain dulcimer class (mind you he sat through much of it with his bum shoulder) and also Heroes of Faith.  Erica read the book, "The Diary of Anne Frank" and also an astronomy class.  At the end of each semester, they have a family night where the classes make their presentations.  Spencer wrote a report on George Mueller,  a missionary we had read about and then read about in class.  He presented to the auditorium which I thought was huge for him!  I guess he really did overcome stage fright through participating in theater!  I was so proud of him for stepping up and volunteering to do this extra work.  Erica played the part of Anne Frank and read a story about "her" family as she journaled.  They both did great and it gave Scott the opportunity to see what SEEK looked like when I talk about it!!  I was so thankful to participate and I thoroughly enjoyed the ladies I met with as we read, Age of Opportunity, by Tripp.  I am debating on next semester so we will see if we sign up again.  

Tubing on Jordan Lake with Friendsut

Our neighbors invited us one Sunday afternoon for tubing and wake boarding.  As you can see, Erica figured it out!  She fell only once trying to get up but mastered it the second time!  She had a great time and she was sore the next day!!  Jack couldn't do it and Spencer opted to wait a few more weeks with his shoulder.  Their friend and neighbor, Charlie, is a little master on it!  He has been doing this since he was 4!  It was a gorgeous afternoon, too.  The water was freezing but refreshing after being in the sun.  I tried to wakeboard and realized it is official.  I am too old and after 20 years, I no longer can do it!  BUMMER!!!!   But it was so fun!!  Our neighbors are so great ... such a wonderful family and we enjoy any time we get with them!!  God is so good in providing just what we need and they are such a blessing.  They moved in almost a year ago and we are thankful!!!  To boot, Erica babysits and Dina is expecting!  We will have a newborn neighbor late October!!!!  YAHOO!!!   Erica is so excited!!  So am I!

Strawberries Galore!

The kids and I went and picked strawberries two weeks ago one morning.  I know we picked four small baskets and they were the biggest strawberries ever!!  I can't believe how fast you can fill a basket.  We finished picking in about 30 minutes!  However, it took us about 3 hours to clean them all!!!  Erica was at a volleyball clinic so the boys were enlisted in helping slice and clean them.  They did so great!  They stayed for the whole process and we ended up with 13 qt bags of sliced, sugared strawberries, five big jars of freezer jam, and 5 bags of whole, clean strawberries!!  Needless to say, I really need a deep freeze!  And we have had strawberry shortcakes and smoothies almost every day!!  YUM!  I am thinking we may need to pick some more before they are all gone so I will have more for the summer!!   Jack is such a cutie in a chef hat!!  LOL!!

Spencer's Final Dr. Appt

We had our last appointment for Spencer's shoulder!  As you can see from the picture and activity, he is good to go.  At the appointment, the final xray was taken and he has complete range of motion in his shoulder!!  It was UNBELIEVABLE and a complete answer to prayer!   He does not need any physical therapy, which was amazing, and he has to take it easy for 3 more weeks.  Two weeks have already gone as I am writing this post.  We are so thankful for complete healing.  The doctor said, "Well, this is what happens when you are 10!"  Praise the Lord!!!  We went tubing last weekend ..... and he is just fine!!

Charlotte's Web

Yes, yes, you are seeing the picture correctly.  Erica finished performing Charlotte's Web and she was Charlotte!  Her costume turned out beautiful and she looked stunning in it!  She especially liked pulling the sticky rhinestones off her face each night!  But she was a real sport.  She was also a real sport when her Dad was asked to be "Uncle", the prize winning pig at the fair!  Her words were, "Dad, if you do this, you will scar me for life."  So as you can see, she is scarred for sure!  It was hysterical and all my friends are now quite humored by my husband.  Joy.  :)   Four performances and all were almost completely sold out!  It was so fun!