Priorities

I may not be the very best at riding my red bike
but there are lost of other things that I do really like.
I love to help my mama cook, I love to play with friends
I like to read a story book from start to very end
and most of all I love to aggravate my dear old dad
by sneaking off and playing games on his brand new ipad.

Croak

I found a toad and kept him as a pet without a cost
but one day i was playing  and my toad, he just got lost.
I listened for that little sound, a "croak" so quiet sounded
and I thought "I better catch him now or I will sure be grounded!"

Appetite

When mama forgets to close the door,
I move as fast as a fox
my belly saying "more! more! more!"
what a treat, this cold food box!

Grumpa

How we love Grandpa Barlow.  He reads stories to the kids, makes everyone laugh, always does silly things, listens, has a tender heart, uses rope for belts, sneaks candy bars, loves the gospel, is always there, cares about us.  Thanks, "Grumpa"!

Does anyone else find it funny that this store in Salina is advertising ammo in their back to school sale?

My friend Holly has motivated me to start swimming in the mornings.  Her hubby runs the pool, and is very tolerant of little ones in the pool at exercise hour.  I was reluctant at first, thinking I couldn't get a good workout with Caitlin, but I was wrong!  Her floaty makes an excellent kick board, and she loves to play while I do toning exercises.  It's also great gal time for me and Holly.  Oh, and this may be the only picture the world will ever see of me in my swim cap!

Back to School

It's that time again.  School started last week and the boys are LOVING it!  Joshua is in 3rd grade and is so excited to have the teacher he really wanted.  His best Mayfield friend is also in his class, so things don't get much better.
Andrew started kindergarten this year and yes, I cried.  He is also loving school.  The boys walk together in the morning, and I walk over to pick Andrew up at midday.  Josh walks home in the afternoon.  It is so nice to live this close to the schools
Mike is able to come home for lunch and anytime he forgets things he needs.  The convenience is so nice!  It looks like this is shaping up to be the best school year yet.