Matt stayed with us for a few days while Bren and Miah went to Kansas City with Mimi and Papa while Papa worked there. If only Burger King had made sure their Icee machine worked the whole time Matt was visiting, the entire week would have been a success!
Bren decided over a year ago that her next birthday party should be a "Camping" birthday. Her plan to take the motor home to Beaver Lake for a weekend camping trip with her friends was a great idea. The only glitch in the entire plan was that gas prices at the marina were almost $5 a gallon...so boating was very expensive. The girls loved taking a boat ride up to War Eagle Cavern and panning for gemstones. They also loved tubing and kneeboarding! Though we probably could have gone back to Chicago to American Girl Place for the same cost as her camping party...great times and great memories were had by all!
August brought the trip we had waited all year for....Disneyworld with Mimi and Papa. Mom and dad decided early in 2008 that they wanted to take all of us to Disney for their 40th anniversary. Of course, I was thrilled to spend the next 8 months planning every detail of the trip. Since I've blogged about it already...I'll just say it was the best!!
The 1st day of school 2008. Braden's senior year! Blake starts 9th grade, and Bren begins the 4th grade in Mrs. Swalley's class. What great looking kids, right?
Blake ran cross country for Central again this year, and improved his 1st race time by 5 minutes over last year on the same course! He continued to improve all season, and again, was awarded the Most Improved runner. Way to go Blakester!!
Homecoming dance 2008 with Lindsey. You both look incredible!
My 40th birthday surprise party! Thanks Darryl! Thank you wonderful friends!
Halloween 2008
And then Thanksgiving and Christmas and we're done with 2008! We enjoyed ringing in the new year with the Green and Wiegel families last night. I woke up this morning with a house full of boys who celebrated the new year until somewhere around 5 a.m. here at our house. (And we were still able to sleep! What great boys you are!) Happy 2009!
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