Soccer Pictures

Today was the last day of soccer games. YEAH!!! The kids had a great time during the last six weeks. Anyway, today we also got their professional pictures back. They all look so good! Wouldn't you agree?

Graduation

Look, I did it!!! I graduated!!!

In case you're wondering; the silver cord
is for being on the Dean's list and the blue
and gold cords (as well as the gold stole and
gold tassel) are for being a member of Phi
Theta Kappa.

Here's me with the kids.

This is my mom.

This is my dad.


Around my parents' neck, I placed the Stole
of Gratitude. It represents my appreciation for
all the help and support that my parents
provided to me while I attended school.

Easter Pictures

I finally got the kids' Easter pictures from Sears. They turned out beautifully. I couldn't be happier.

Soccer

Here are some pictures taken during the first soccer game of the season.

Matthew #4

Alayna #7

Sean #1

Donovan #7

Snow

Who would have thought that winter would visit us again? It is the last day of Spring Break for the kids, and the weather turns against us. The news warned us of the coming snowstorm, but it didn't really hit me until I woke up this morning to 4 inches of snow. While most of it has melted now, it has completely ruined my attitude on the day. It is now dinnertime and I've realized that I have wasted my entire day. I've yelled at the kids more than once today, although they probably needed it, for messing up the house once again. All those little things that I put aside for so long, just blew up today. Where is my sanity?

Spring Weather

Finally, some nice weather in our area. After receiving a surprise snowstorm last week, I didn't know what to expect for the rest of April. Today was absolutely beautiful! It was about 77 degrees and so sunning. I was able to do some yardwork and the kids played outside all day. The only downfall, I got a little sunburned and so did Matthew. I sure hope that this weather keeps up for the rest of Spring Break.

Matthew's Birthday

Yesterday was Matthew's 5th birthday. I can't believe how big he's getting. We were so busy the entire day, and Matthew said that he had a great birthday. Before the three older kids when to school, we let Matthew open his presents. He got a small plastic golf set and a ton of Spiderman things (a kite, a kickboard, a paddle ball, and a punching bag). Right after the kids left for the bus stop, Jeff was able to call and talk to just Matthew; well, and me of course. When Alayna got home from school, the three of us took Trax downtown to the Aquarium. It seemed like a good idea at the time but on the way back to the Trax station after visiting the Aquarium it started to rain. We got sooooo wet, but we still had a good time. Then, after Donovan and Sean got home we all went to Hollywood Connection. It was Grandma and Grandpa Burgener's present to Matthew. We all had a blast!!! We didn't make it home until about a quarter to 10pm. We were all so worn out we all went straight to bed. We never did have time for some cake, so that's what we'll do today. Matthew also received a package from Jeff in the mail today. An oversized t-shirt that has a picture and says, "Who's Your Baghdaddy?" and a camel that plays music. Matthew loves the camel!