Second Week of February

Science Fair!!
Ryan had to complete an experiment and present his findings to his class, as well as display his board during the Science Fair. This is one of those things that would have slipped off of my to-do list this year. He was able to pick his topic. Months ago we heard on the radio station that you would not drink Coke again if you saw what it does to a spoon after 3 days. Ever since that day, Ryan has wanted to find out what happens. This was the perfect opportunity!

Here he is with his display.

These little airplanes were a cool "extra" for his project. Kris dropped off some equipment to a patient, who was retired. The man asked if he wanted to take home an airplane. Kris said sure. Thinking he meant paper airplanes. Well, he makes these out of pop cans! I asked Kris to call back and ask the man to make a Diet Coke one, too. (Since Ryan was testing the effects of both Diet and regular on the spoon.) He was more than happy to do it.

Ryan is also part of a 5th Grade basketball team at our church that plays other 5th graders from different churches and schools in the area. They had their first game this week.

Ryan and Trevor were both "Student of The Month" for their grades last month. They found out this week and were treated to a pizza party by their Principal. They were glad to be it during the same month, because they were able to see each other at the pizza party.

I got my hair cut - - TWICE this week. Here is the first cut. I liked it, but I was wanting to try something different and I didn't think this was different enough.

So, the next day I called the girl back and asked her to recut it for me. This is a HUGE deal for me, because I wouldn't want to hurt her feelings. But I asked, and I am glad! It's still not exactly what I had pictured in my mind, but I like it.

This is what the table looks like every afternoon between the hours of 2:30 and 4:30. Anderson will sometimes squeeze in too, but usually he and I just sit on the couch or at the bar.

Report Cards came out this week. Ryan received all A's. Trevor one B and the rest A's. Both of them were given wonderful compliments by their teachers, too. They were given free kids meal coupons from Salsarita's! (Love that place.) Anderson doesn't get grades, yet. He is progressing, with a little bit of "needs to talk less and focus on completing tasks" :) He is a chatter box!

Family Night: Tacos and Train Dominoes!

Yikes, T!

Anderson and Ryan

Kris and I celebrated out 19th Valentine's together! Unfortunately I didn't get a picture of us that night! We went out to dinner and then he took me to the mall. I got a new purse and a pair of boots. AND since my shoes I was wearing were killing my feet he bought me new flip flops. AND since they were on sale, I got 3 pair!! He is so good to me. It was a fun, relaxing evening.

For the family that morning I made a special breakfast - - one of our favorite!