Last Soccer Game~Fall 2008

Today was Hailey and Alexis' last soccer game of the Fall 2008-09 Soccer Season.

They both were having end of season parties and receiving trophies for their hard work during the soccer season.

We received Alexis' team soccer picture today ~ it is TOO cute!

She is on the front row - 5th from the left.

She has pretty soccer ribbons on her pony tails! Click on the picture for a close up look.

One of my favorites!

Halloween is one of my most favorite holidays!!!

I thought I would share some pictures of the kids dressed up starting in 2004

2004 - Alexis (Lady Bug) Joe (Skeleton Pirate) Hailey (Rapunzel)

2005 - Alexis (Ribbon Fairy) Joe (Alien) Hailey (Geisha)

2006 - Alexis (Princess) Joe (Egyptian Warrior) Hailey (Vampire)

2007 - Alexis (Gabriella) Joe (West County Chopper Biker Skeleton) Hailey (Rock Star)

(Alexis was also an Egyptian belly dancer last year for her Girl Sc0ut Halloween Party)

Madame Vice-President

It is with great pleasure and a honor to be the one to tell everyone. Last week, Mel had applied for a new position at Warren Federal Credit Union -- Assistant Branch Manager. And, I'm so excited -------- she got the position!!!!!!! I couldn't think of anyone more qualified and skilled for the position. With the change of duties, will be a slight change in her "normal" working day. She won't be home right at 5:00 pm like usual, but we can eat dinner a little later anyway. And, she has to work every third Saturday from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (or something like that), but the kids and I will be thrilled to see her when she comes home.
I can't tell you how proud of Mel I am. She's the one who tirelessly works her fingers to the bone without seeking any recognition. For example, I don't remember the last time she had taken an hour off away from the Credit Union for lunch. She will do a FANTASTIC job in her new position!
We are so darn proud of our Madame Vice-President!!!!!!!!!

A Wonderful Day

Well, I'm finally getting to this blog thing to tell you Mel has turned another year younger!!!!! Sunday was her 31st birthday. Unfortunately, she wasn't feeling well with a combination of a cold and symptoms of TMJ -- they couldn't have come and a more unfortunate time. But, none the less, we celebrated and love her just the same. Here's a picture of her opening one of her presents:

Family Football ~ Hobbs vs. Jessup

This year, being 5th Graders, Joe and Hailey are able to play flag football for their schools. The cool thing is that all of the Elementary Schools verse each other over the next few weeks. The 2nd game of the season - Hobbs Elementary (Hailey's School) and Jessup Elementary (Joe and Lady's School) versed each other. So....I had to get some pictures of the action - before the game.

You are probably wondering...Which team won???

The final score was:
Hobbs - 0 Jessup - 12

Joe was on cloud 9 and Hailey was disappointed but they were both Big Kids about it and we ended up having a great evening.

Being Part of the Group

Clint and I had Dorothy (My Grandmother) over for dinner this evening.
The kids got all of their instruments out to show her and ended up
bringing her an electric guitar to be able to be "part of the group."
I had to get a picture of this!

1st Girl Scout Meeting of the Year!

Alexis had her first Brownie meeting of this school year ~

The girls had 3 leg races, spoon and egg races and received their

patches and prizes from last years cookies sales and activities.
It was great fun!