National Bound

Today we received a letter in the mail congratulating Ryan for winning the State level of the PTA Reflections program.  This means his photograph is headed to the National level.  We are very happy for him!!  Here is his picture if you have forgotten what it looked like.

Mr. Sick Pants

After a few sleepless nights, we decided to take Ashton to the Urgent Treatment Center.  He was coughing so bad and having a hard time breathing.

Luckily, the place was almost empty.  We got in right away - miracle!  After a quick check and some xrays, it was determined that Ashton had pneumonia.  Crap!

With a breathing treatment, some antibiotics and some steriods in tow - he should be good to go.

Why are People so Scared? Are we THAT bad?

I think not! It looks to me we are a pretty good bunch!

In a Mug? Really?

From Regis & Kelly . . .

5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake

INGREDIENTS:
4T flour
3T Sugar
1 ½ T Cocoa
1 egg
3T Milk
3T oil
A few drops of Vanilla


DIRECTIONS:
Add dry ingredients to mug and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly.

Pour in milk, oil and vanilla and mix again.

Put mug in the microwave and cook for 2-3 minutes on high.

Farm Experts

Today we decided to head to the mall for some family fun. Our first stop was Auntie Anne's for a free pretzel. Luckily I had seen on FB that they were doing that today. Following that the kids got to see the Cat in the Hat who was there for a "Read across America" event. Well you can't go to the mall without loitering at the Apple Store for an hour or so playing on there toys so off we went. On our walk there we saw a Farm Bureau booth with a spinning game the kids wanted to play. So you spin the wheel, it lands on a question and depending if you get it right or not you get a gift.

Question 1: "how do you measure a horse?"

Ethan: "by your hands". CORRECT

Question 2: "what do you call a baby goat?"

All children: (blank stares)

Mom: "it is something you all are."

Ryan: "pigs!!"

Mom & Dad: (laughter - and exclaim YES! but that is not right!)

Mom: "the answer is kid." CORRECT

Question 3: "What do you call a female chicken?"

Ryan: "a hen." CORRECT

Question 4: "What do you call a baby horse?"

Brinley: "a colt." CORRECT. The answer could have been foal, colt or filly depending on specifics.

All four children left with a spray hand sanitizer and a foam farm tractor (like a stress ball). Good thing since we were off to the Apple Store where germs are on steroids!!

So after mingling at the Apple Store we decided to hit the road. Fun times at the mall, especially when everything is FREE!! You can't say that everyday!

Pictures coming!

Discount Movies in town

Today I took the kids to see The Muppets.  It was fair.  I was expecting better.  I thought it took a while to "kick in".  However I only spent $3.75 for all 5 of us to see it, so no big woop.

Here are the deets on Lexington Green 8 Movie Theater (located by the Target by Mall)

Mondays - $0.75 all day/all movies
Tuesdays - $1.00
Wednesdays - $1.50
Thursdays - $1.50
Fridays/Saturday AFTER 6pm $2.00

If you desire to see movie in 3D (don't do it!!!) add $2/ticket

YOU CANNOT BEAT THIS PLACE!!!  It is a clean theater and all you have to do is wait about 2-3 months to see the movie.  A price I definitely can pay!!

Preamble by Ethan

This year Ethan is in 5th grade.  They got an assignment on Thursday that they need to memorize the Preamble to the Constitution by Tuesday.  Here is Ethan's trial run before due date tomorrow.  The head shake at the very end may or may not have been his response when I told him to say Booyah at the end.  :)