Crazy HOT Today!

Wow it was so hot here today. We decided to break out the slip n slide! The kids had a blast. Only one injury. Jade bruised her hip. I was tempted to dive on it myself but it warned against it. LOL

A lesson in Saving Money

At the beginning of the summer we decided to teach the kids a lesson about money. Each day they were given chores to do and if the completed them each day without complaining on Friday they would be rewarded with $2.00. It doesn't sound like much but with 3 kids that translates into $6.00 a week.
We started by giving each of them three jars. We labeled one savings, one charity and one spending. Each week they divided there $2.00 as follows:
$1.00 Savings
.50 Spending
.50 Charity
What amazed me is how excited they were to see there money grow. They are all making plans for there charity which is neat to hear there plans. I have heard mention taking toys to children in the hospital or giving pet toys to an animal shelter.
Check out the following links for more great ideas about teaching your children finances and other great tips.
http://www.capitalone.com/financialeducation/cbt/launcher.htm http://blog.parentbloggers.com.

Kindergarten

I can't Believe Brynn started Kindergarten today.
She was so excited. She wanted to start earlier in the week with the big kids but they didn't start till today.
She has her own sense of style. I know she is going to give them a run for there money.

A new school year has begun

Jade and Ryan started school today. I can't believe that I have a second grader and now a fourth grader. I love how excited they get to dress in there new school clothes. Everyone got out of bed without a fight and we were at school early. Of course I know this will not be everyday. LOL

Shoe Fly....

Brynn was in the bathroom getting ready for her shower when Chris hears her singing and starts laughing. He tells me to come listen to her so we both open up the door and she is sitting stark naked singing...
"I feel, I feel, I feel like the morning star, I feel I feel like the morning star"

Well I lost it and I say to Chris no more like the moon. LOL. He looks at me and says no that wasn't the best part. Before he could get the rest of the story out Brynn starts sining again.

"Shoe fly don't bother me, shoe fly don't bother me, or I will call somebody."

Well I almost peed myself laughing and the harder I laughed the more she sang.
Oh I just love the excitement Brynn brings to our household. He He.

Elizabethown Fair

We took the kids to the petting zoo at the fair today. The big kids loved holding the bunnies. Kylee was so excited to get to pet the goats and the cows. We are returning to the fair tomorrow night for the ride for one price deal. The kids are looking forward to it.

Barnstormers Game

We took the kids to a Barnstormers game last night. Usually this is a daddy and kiddos outing but I decided to join them this year. They were very well behaved. There were even fireworks after the game which everyone loved. Kylee was afraid of Cylo but kept looking for him throughout the game.

There Engaged!

I don't know what I am the most excited about I am going to have a new sister in law, my brother is the happiest I have ever seen him and oh yes the chance that I will have little nieces and nephews to spoil. Oh and the wedding! Can you tell I am a little excited.
I think Brynn was the most excited when she found out they are getting married on her Birthday!