Jacob's Music Program

Jacob's 2nd grade music program was this week. It was a very good program. All the second grade classes did some type of service project and the music was all about making a change. It was a tearjerker at times. Luckily I had kleenex. Jacob had warned me that I would need them!

Jacob (in the glasses in the middle) singing the first song.

Lizzie wanted to be Pinkalicious for the program. She was pink, that was for sure.

Jake getting ready for his drum solo.

Drumming

Drumming away

I smiled, laughed and cried. What a beautiful program!!

Happy 12th Birthday, Zach

12 years ago Zach was born! Geez, has it really been 12 years already? We celebrate his life and who he is and we thank God for the young man he is turning in to. In the privacy of our bedroom, Brian and I reminiscence about his birth and all the emotions we felt. We usually share some tears, then we smile as we think about our tweener and all the giggles he brings us now!

It is getting hard to believe he started like this! Seems just like yesterday but at the same time seems like a lifetime ago!

And has grown into this. He is loving his new candy striped IU warm up pants!

Sporting his new phiten

No way - a membership to the golf course?

Brian and Zach tried out that new pass, golf shoes and IU golf accessories and golfed nine holes.

I know very little about golf. But that looks like a decent follow through considering he has a cast?

Loving it!

Brian enjoyed spending time with Zach. The golfing? Well let's just say it is not a stress reliever for him! :>

Wonder what he is wishing for! Better yet, do I want to know? Probably something to do with a girl.

Geez. . . 12?!?!?

Happy Birthday to Zach. We are proud of you and love you!

Jacob's Limo Ride

Jacob was one of the top collectors for his school's Jump Rope for Heart Fundraiser. The top collectors rode in a limo to Jupiter's for pizza and games. They also went to a park and played. Jacob said it was "awesome fun!"

Spring Has Sprung and The Moon

MCC's Talent/Variety Show

Last night was the Mahomet Christian Church's Talent/Variety Show. We had a great time! We cried at beautiful song lyrics, smiled and were amazed as some made their debut solo appearances, and laughed until we cried other times! What an amazing night.

I thought Jake might get bored, but he was really enjoying it. He didn't break out the DSi one time!

Our "Cruise Directors" They were great. What a wonderful pair!

I displayed my photography and Brian displayed his models.

We also displayed Zach's painting from 4th grade.

And for all of you who thought that Brian Paragi had no rhythm or musical talent - Well, judge for yourself. Here is Brian, the fiddler, lip syncing with Unchosen! This is one of those times when we laughed until we cried!

Great and memorable event!

Jacob's Last Game

Jacob's basketball season ended this past Saturday. He had a good time and I think he is better now than when he started! That is always a good thing!

Jacob with his medal

Time out for some shoe tying

I think maybe he took a shot here, but am not sure

Scrapping for the ball

Taking a rest. Check out that shiner!

Geez!

I arrived home this evening to this gaggle of flamingos. Apparently someone PAID to have them put in my yard. It is fundraiser for the youth group's mission trip this summer. Which Zach is attending. I am hoping that someone pays for this gaggle to fly away soon! Although it was kind of funny to see them all!

Here is Jacob - day two.

And finally - Zach went to the doctor and they did put him in a cast. He is in it for three weeks and then if it looks good, they will go to a splint!

Let's hope that is all the excitement for the weekend!

No words!

Words will just not do my day justice, but I will try. The junior high called and said Zach fell on his wrist. We weren't sure if it was broken, but decided that he could limp through the last hour of school. Literally, 15 minutes after that call, I get an email from Jake's teacher saying that he collided with another student on the playground and his glasses were in rough shape. He also has quite the goose egg and a black eye.

Jacob's "shiner."

The final say on Zach? We did end up going to the doctor, were sent for x-rays and got the call tonight that he does indeed have a fracture. Off to the doctor we go again tomorrow. I will post a picture once he has his cast.

Thanks to our good friends, the Dysons, who picked up Lizzie for us and kept her while we were doing all the running around. We owe you big time!!

And now? Calgon, Nyquil, Tylenol PM, ANYTHING take me away!

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

We celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday with a hearty dinner of green eggs and ham and a family reading of The Cat in the Hat.

Lizzie was not about to eat green eggs and ham. Now, if they were pink she might have tried them.

Jacob liked them. He said he was glad I did not get the recipe from his school because they were BAD at school!

Zach enjoyed them too.

Johnny Appleseed

Jacob had to do a report about Johnny Appleseed. He had to dress the part and speak in first person. He did a great job writing the report. Here he is practicing at home. That is a pan on his head.

He asked why Johnny wore it sideways and I told him I wasn't sure. Then, he and Zach made up a new song about Johnny Appleseed.

Pot turned sideways

Apples stuck in the teeth

Looking like a fool with the pouch on the ground.

I was afraid he would sing that today, but luckily he did not stray from his written report.