VIP Day at Mason Elementary School

Today was VIP Day at Violet and Lincoln's school.

Last year Lincoln was sick and couldn't go but Violet and I have this down to a science. Instead of standing in line to take a picture or heading straight to the cafeteria to stand in line for a donut, we go straight to the book fair, visit the classrooms then head out for a donut and picture. The donuts may be picked over but at least we're not standing in a long line to check out at the book fair.

Notice Lincoln's desk number and locker number are 15 just like his favorite football player Patrick Mahomes!

Lincoln Turns 8

It's so hard to believe that all the kids are getting older. Lincoln turned 8 years old. Oh how I remember when he was just a baby. As I get older, time just seems to fly by.

I was able to get my birthday shirt signed and a picture of Lincoln. I could have sworn Melissa wrote out these letters and Lincoln colored them in. But he did this all by himself. Maybe he has that artist gene in him that seems to have skipped me. Happy Birthday Lincoln. 

Chief's Birthday Party

Next Tuesday is Lincoln's birthday so Melissa had his Chiefs themed birthday party today at the Gage Center.

The Gage Center is more of a gymnastic training center but they rent it out for birthday parties. Lincoln's wasn't the only party going on that day so there were many kids running around the floor tossing balls, sliding down the slides, swinging from rings and bars and just doing kid stuff.

They offer a 2 hour package but after an hour I was ready to let the kids go wild. Happy early Birthday, Lincoln. I'll see you Tuesday for a birthday dinner. 

Step Challenge Along Route 66

Michele and I need motivation in order to keep up our step count.

Michele thought of walking across Route 66. I'm starting at the beginning of the route in Chicago while she's starting at the end of the route in Santa Monica, CA. I think she planned this so I'd have the cold weather during the winter months. It will probably take us all of 2024 to complete this challenge unless like everything else we give up from exhaustion or boredom!

Another Ma's Day????

I feel like I'm getting more than my share of attention from the Taylor's lately.

The weather has been cooperating so Jamie hung my Christmas lights. And no I'm not turning them on until Thanksgiving just like the Plaza lights.

I took advantage of Lincoln and Hazel wanting to help with trimming the bushes in my front landscaping. Give those kids a tool and they'll do anything.

Hazel Prepares for Christmas

Looks like Hazel is jumping on the band wagon and preparing for Christmas.

Doesn't she realize there is still Thanksgiving, my birthday and Jamie's birthday before Christmas? This seems to be the trend for kids putting Christmas trees in their bedrooms. I guess she's just like all the other people who can't wait for Christmas!