Landon's Spring Program

Last Friday, 4/24/09, Heathen #3's school had their annual spring program. Everyone ages 15 months and older was part of it.

They sang several songs and they really did a great job. For anyone who has never gone to see a program of this sort - you are definitely missing a great evening.

Both grandmothers, Heathen #2 and I were able to attend. I took this photo on our way into the building for the program. At this point, Heathen #3's shirt was still tucked in. If you look at the first photo (the first time he appeared on stage), it was already untucked. Oh, well! I tried!

The Problem with Patches

Nothing looks nicer than a man in uniform- especially when that uniform is properly maintained and worn with pride. In that sense, I don't think anything looks better on boys, than a scout uniform. Their sense of pride in their accomplishments is visible in the way they stand.

Unfortunately, there is a HUGE difference between a man in uniform and a boy in scout uniform. A man has to maintain his own uniform. A scout's uniform falls into the world of "the Momma." And unfortunately, that's me!

I HATE SEWING PATCHES!!!!!!!! It's not that the patches are so hard to sew on. It's trying to find out WHERE on the stupid uniform they are supposed to go! And they have to be taken off and replaced with newer patches on a regular basis. Once I've managed to sew on a patch, it should stay on there FOREVER.

You can't tell I'm getting ready to sew on patches for this weekend's camporee, can you?

The Blues Brothers

Every year, the Easter Bunny puts new church clothes in the Heathens Easter baskets. Our Easter Bunny isn't all that big on candy as he knows the Heathens really don't eat it. This year, this is what the Bunny brought for the Heathens:This was what they wore to church that morning. You should have seen the older church ladies making a fuss over the fact that the boys wore hats to church and knew to take them off as they came in the door. (The taking them off part involved a discussion the entire way to church and was only accomplished with threats of loosing their hats.)

They had a great Easter morning. Here are some of the other photos that I took this year of the Easter festivities:

You HAVE to east the bunny ears first - household rule!

Trying on their new gear!

Landon's School Egg Hunt

Last Friday, Landon's school held their Easter Egg Hunt. It was cold, windy, and RAINING. And none of the kids even noticed. Here are some of the pictures of him and his buddies. The little girl with the curly hair is Emory, and the little girl with the straight hair is his best buddy Addy.

Birthday Party #3 (for Heathen #2)

And the first birthday season of our year has ended! Hurray! If I see any more birthday cake before July, I think I'll be sick.

Gavin had his party for his friends at the local bowling alley. The kids were all big enough to bowl without the ramps that they had to use last year. They had a good time. Here are some of the photos I took.

Birthday Party #2 (for Heathen #1)

I've survived the second birthday party. This one was on Sunday for the oldest Heathen. He decided that this year we were heading over to the local cinema for his party. IT WAS WONDERFUL!!!! They did everything - all I did was show up ten minutes before the party.

Starting at 11, I had Heathen #1 and 9 of his friends (all 10 & 11 year old boys). The Cinema gave me two teenagers for the entire party. They played games with the kids, took them on a tour of the theatre (which was REALLY cool), fed them pizza, cake, ice cream, popcorn, candy & soda (all provided), and then they got to watch a current;y playing movie! We got to see "Race to Witch Mountain" and it was pretty cool!

When the movie was over, the teenagers had already packed up all of the presents and carried them out to the front. And then they even loaded my car. It was really different to get to enjoy one of my children's parties!

Birthday Party #1 - Heathens #1 & #2 (and a niece)

Party #1 for the current birthday season was yesterday at the llocal firehall. We decided 3 years ago that it was too much of a pain in the rear to try and schedule 2 separate birthday parties for family between 2 of my Heathens and my oldest niece. It has been SO much easier the past three years to just have one big party. And no one has to clean their house.

This year, Heathen #1 turned 11. He is currently enthralled with these things called "Bakugan."

We spent three days looking for the birthday accessories for these particular toys. Apparently they are fairly popular since they were so difficult to find. I think his favorite present this year HAS to be the drum set that his father and I got him. He is currently up in his bedroom happily pounding away. I plan on investing in ear plugs soon.

Heathen #2 turned 7. He's all about Mickey Mouse this year.

Heathen #2's favorite present was a toss-up between the box of magic tricks and the radio. We've listened to Alvin & the Chipmunks constantly since he brought the radio into the house. But we've also seen alot of rabbits coming out of the black hat as well!

And my niece chose "something cute" as she put it. She's so much more sophisticated than my Heathens!