Claire's Tree

It is about time! I finally got Claire a tree.

I have planted a tree for each child, but have postponed planting one for Claire, but the other day I found one just for Claire. If you look at it you will see that it is very tiny, but she is so excited to have it be just her size. She has her special watering can & she helped me plant it, too! (I hope it is not too small, & doesn't get pulled out, or mistaken for a sword!) It is a flowering pear tree & we are hopeful for this little tree! It is well loved already! (I wish I could get away with gardening in my swimming suit!)

 

 

 

Time to catch up!

Clayton has lost his first tooth! He had a few loose teeth & one has been hanging on for dear life! I have begged him to let me pull it out, but no way! Connor sat Clayton down & told him that his tooth needed to come out & if he pulled it out Clayton would just feel a quick tug & there might be a little blood, but then the tooth fairy would come & he could play Connor's Wii! That is what did it! Clayton has been grounded from the Wii for a while...so a few minutes later out they come with Clayton in shock & his first tooth in his hand! That night the tooth fairy came, and I went in his room to see what he got for his tooth & Clayton was in bed, very quiet! I asked him what the tooth fairy brought him & then came the tears! He explained that he "hates the tooth fairy! & that "she is so stupid!" I found out that she took his tooth & left him NOTHING in return. I assured him that she was nice & I know she left him something. we took his bed apart & found his dollar at the foot of his bed, under his blankets! He was then very excited & couldn't wait to tell his class. (they have a chart for all the kids who have lost teeth) Well, he had a sub that day & had to wait until the next day!

While Bill was working out of town, my Dad came by with a project for Connor. They spent the day building garden boxes for my garden! Grandpa had Connor build them & he showed Connor how to use the drill, & make sure they were square & in just the right spot! He even made little plaques for Connor to put on the boxes showing that he made them & when! It was very cool & I think they both enjoyed themselves! Connor was very excited to walk away from the project with his very own drill set as well! Thanks Grandpa!

now I need to get busy & plant something in my garden!

WAL*MART is open in Saratoga Springs! What a great thing to happen out here! We went to the grand opening party on Saturday & they had free face painting,(Clayton wanted nothing to do with that)Free Lego make & take,water bottles, drinks,balloons, & samples. Claire loved getting her face painted & asked all day if her makeup was "still the same" She thought she was going to wear it to church & was sad when I had to wash it off.

Today Bill's job wasn't ready for him yet so he & Claire went on a date! They look so cute. Thier plans are to go to Ikea & look for a bed for her! I wonder if they will come home with something?

Confusing Post!

Eggs, Snow!, and shooting & ostrich's!
We had a wonderful Easter! The kids had a great time & I think the last of the hard boiled eggs are gone! We went to the McBrides for dinner & had a great time!

For spring break we enjoyed snow & cold weather. Claire, Clayton, Kennedy & Sean had a blast making a snowman that lasted for a few hours! Claire made the big snowball on the bottom!

Bill took us up the hill to shoot some guns. It was a lot of fun! Claire shot Kennedy's 22, Kennedy shot her gun, Clayton shot his & Connor shot his. Bill brought out some sort of gun...I don't know some sort of revolver. It was very heavy & very loud!Connor & I shot it, but we both hated it! Bill loved it! I think it was way too powerful! (Don't mess with Bill!)

On Sat. Bill went to the gas station & i was on my bike ride up to Unity Pass, & I noticed the police up ahead.. I looked over & you will never believe what I saw! An ostrich fighting with a farmer! & the police man was standing around not sure what to do! I stood on the side of the road(the OTHER side of the road) making sure I was seeing things correctly. I wish i had a camera! I saw Bill on his way back form the gas station & he said that he saw the ostrich walking down the road. He was going to call animal control, but then the farmer showed up! Crazy!

Speaking of animal control...We have had cats in our yard! using my flower bed & kids playground as a litter box. & mating ground! Well, we got an animal trap & so far 3 cats are gone! I can think of 2 more I am waiting for! So if you have a cat, Keep it in your own yard! Don't worry! it doesn't hurt the animals & they can enjoy TUNA FISH!

 

 

 

 

Easter! Snow! & Shooting!!!