Day 111

BANQUET!!!

We've been waiting for this day for months!  This is Bethel's version of Prom.  Every year, the Senior class plans a fancy dinner and activities for the entire high school.  This year, it's dinner at Julia's, bouncing at the Sky Zone & then back to the school for a video scavenger hunt.  

Becca  got out of school at 11:45 so she could make her 12:30 hair appointment.  Then, we painted her nails & got her ready.  We got to the school at 4pm, the appointed time.  Last year there was at least a half hour before they left to take pics.  So, I didn't take a whole lot of pics at home.  Of course, this year, they had NO TIME for pics.  I grabbed a couple of quick shots but this of Becca & Zach is awful!!!  In a hurry & they were facing into the sun.  <sigh>

The only full length shot I got was part of the group shot.  <sigh again>  next year, it'll be better!!!  Since there will only be 3 Seniors, I hope they let the Juniors help plan!!!

The kids had a blast at the sky zone.  I was there when they got back so I could help w/the video scavenger hunt.  It was soooo much fun!!  They had a list of 20 things they had to do & I had to take pics or video of them doing it.  I had a great group that wasn't the LEAST BIT EMBARRASSED to act like fools. (This pic was taken in the PITCH BLACK of the park.  I had no idea how it was going to look until it was taken.  Becca, JOIN THE GROUP!!  LOL) 

Day 80

My mother's ENTIRE family is in town for my uncle's funeral.  I HATE the reason we're all together but I love that we can all hang out.  Steve invited us all over to his new house.  Monica picked up food from a local restaurant & we warmed it when we got there.  I hate to say we had so much fun but we DID!!!  Ivan, Carolyn & Kelvin came up from Arkansas, Mom, Dad, Nancy, Marvin & Kevin & Missy & the kids came up from Bolivar.  Wayne & Judy (who live in our town but we rarely get together) came and all 3 of Steve's kids were HOME!  I hate to say we had a good time but it was so much fun hanging out with everyone.

This is actually a pic that Becca took.  She swore there was no way I'd keep it.  I can't say I LIKE it nor can I say it's a good picture of me but, it does seem to capture my spirit.  I did get even with her with this shot. 

Watch out for the woman with the camera!!!!

Day 52

The kids & I were hanging in the living room when Nick noticed a squirrel on the deck.  I told them by the time I got my camera & opened the door, I was sure he'd be gone.  But, he stayed & even turned so I wasn't stuck w/a pic of his butt!!!  You can even see he has a nut in his mouth.  I love my camera!!!!

Day 21

I can drive THRU it!!!

This is taken at our mall, by what used to be Pasta House. 

Back story:  A few years back, we had some snow.  My parents were going to meet us at Pasta House for dinner.  Scott & I got there early (this was so long ago, we had no KIDS!)  We see my parents drive by & wait for them to come in.  And wait.  And wait.  And WAIT!!!  They don't show.  Finally, they come in.  Seems dad thought he could drive OVER the pile of snow between the parking rows & got his car stuck.  We ate dinner & then helped push dad's car over the snow.  Now, it's a standing joke whenever we see a pile of snow to announce "I can drive thru it!" 

For the record, this pile of snow is at least a 6' high.  I think even my dad wouldn't have tried to drive thru this one!!  LOL