Halloween Fun!!!

Isaac and his friend Colt decided to be Deal or No Deal girls this year. They won in the parade and nobody knew they were boys. Ashley was Hannah Montana and Lys was a cheerleader. They both won in the parade too. Lexi didn't go trick or treating.

Our newest pet

We have aquired a new pet, his name is Sarge and he is a bearded dragon. He is really cool, we can hold him and he is really nice.

An Update on Isaac

Just wanted to let everyone know that Isaac went to the doctor's yesterday. They said he needs to wear his cast for 5 weeks, so he gets it off on October 17th. He has been feeling fine, he is still playing football and soccer whenever he gets the chance. He is not one to be slowed down.

Isaac broke his arm

As you can see, Isaac broke his arm. He fell during recess, he was playing football. We went to Children's Hospital ER, they said he has a buckle fracture of his radius. We have to go to a specialist in a few days to make sure everything is healing alright. He is feeling ok, he has a little pain.

Alyssa's first day of school and her first bus ride. It seems like she has waited forever to ride the bus. She was really excited. She is doing great in kindergarten, she loves her teacher. And he loves her too. He kissed her on top of the head because she could read a word that no other kid could read. She can also say her alphabet backwards, which is a great accomplishment, considering many adults cannot do this. I am so proud of her.

The Start of a New School Year

The kids started school on August 27th. Lexi is in 7th grade and in the high school. Isaac is in 5th grade and Ashley is in 2nd, they both go to the elementary school. Alyssa started kindergarten and she goes to the early childhood center. They all seem to like their teachers and are having a good time.

Majorette Banquet

Lexi's majorette banquet was August 25th, she looked so pretty. Just her and I went and we had a good time.

Pearly Whites

We have exciting news: Lexi had her braces taken off today. She looks so pretty, with her straight, white teeth. Smile!

Water Fun!!

Here are some pics of the kids at the lake and on the waterslide. They had so much fun!

Our trip to Missouri

We took one more trip to Missouri this year. It was Rob's 15 year class reunion. It wasn't all fun though, his grandpa passed away a day before we got there. So it was a sad trip, but we got to see some family that we wouldn't have gotten to see. I guess you could say it was bittersweet. We got to spend a little time with Cindy and her family( we hadn't seen the boys for 2 years), and we spent a lot of time with his grandma (who is a great person). We did have some fun, we took the kids to the lake, and they got to ride the neighbor's water slide. They also got their picture taken with Mickey Mouse.

Jeanne's surprise party

Our dear friend Jeanne will be turning 60 in September. So we decided to surprise her with a party. We had a little over 50 people, and boy was she surprised. We had such a good time!

Our new addition

We aquired a new puppy, her name is Abby and she is a 9 month old great dane. She already weighs about 90 pounds and is the size of a small horse. She is very lovable.

It has been too long!

Sorry it has been so long since I have posted anything. It seems like we never have any time. So I have lots of pics to post, it has been a busy summer.

These are pics from when we were in Massachusettes. The beach was wonderful, it was very shallow, and the waves were little. The girls had a ball.

We are back.

Just wanted to let everyone know that we are back from our trip to Massachusettes. It was a great time, we had so much fun. I have lots of pictures to share but for some reason my camera will not let me upload to the computer. So I am going to go get a CD made, then I will share them. We went to the most beautiful beach, Wingaersheek Beach, it was very shallow and the waves were very little. The girls just had the best time. I would love to vacation there next year with the whole family. We had a great time with my friend Lynn and her daughter, Megan, and of course her hubby, Mike, but he had to work.
Isaac's baseball team has made it to the championship game, which is on Friday. It has been rough, but the boys have done so well. On Friday if they win the first game, we have to play another game to get 1st place. We have had a great season, I will be sad when it is over.
This weekend my cousin is getting married on Saturday and we have a graduation party on Sunday for my other cousin. And next weekend, I may be taking a trip to Cincinnati to pick up our friends, Logan and Amber. So they can stay with us for a week. Isaac is also in a baseball tournament that week too.
We are so busy, it seems like summer has just started, but that it is almost over too.

Summer

As you all can guess, summer is a crazy time for our family. The kids finished school last Friday. Ashley had dental surgery on Friday also. Everything went well, she had a little problem with croup when they took the breathing tube out. But they gave her a breathing treatment and she was fine. Yesterday I took her to the doctors and she has strept throat. Last Saturday was crazy we had 2 soccer games, a baseball game, and a parade. So we left the house at 11:30 and didn't come home until 8:30. Then Sunday we had a parade. This week we had a baseball game on Monday, and one today and tomorrow. But soccer is finally done, and baseball playoffs start on Monday. Which reminds me, Ashley, Alyssa, and I are on our way to Boston on Monday. The two older kids have decided to stay with friends here. I have to pack, shop, get the oil changed in the van, and it seems like a million other things before we go. I will try to post often but if I don't just bare with me, I will eventually catch up. Have a great summer!!!!!

Graduations

On Wednesday Lexi had an awards ceremony for 6th grade, she had honor roll all year. It was nice to see her with all of her friends. So next year she goes up to the middle school, which is in the high school. She had step up day on Thursday, she went to all of the classes she will have next year. That is Lexi with her teacher, Mr. Schork and her best friend, Emmy.

Alyssa graduated from preschool yesterday, she has been there since she was 3 years old. She is ready for kindergarten.

Soccer

Isaac's U-12 team finished the season undefeated. He was also chosen MVP of the last game. You can check out his pic at www.eteamz.active.com/Glads/news, click news, and just scroll down and you will see it.

Fishing Fun

Alyssa wanted her grandpa to take her fishing, so on Friday we went to a little farm pond. She was determined to catch a fish, she told us that she would stay until it was time to come back to PA if she didn't catch a fish. Well grandpa got her rod ready and in the water and wouldn't you know she caught a fish before everyone else was even ready. The kids all had a good time and everyone caught lots of fish.