Disney Twins????

The Taylors are currently in Disney World and Melissa posted a picture of Goldie.

It got me thinking of a photo taken of Violet when we went to Disney when she was about the same age as Goldie. I think it's funny they're wearing the exact same outfit. While they may not be twins, you can definitely tell they're sisters.

Power Washing the House

When I first bought my house, the builder did a power washing before they turned it over to me. Since then all the other houses up the street have been built sending loads of dust flying over my new house.

So Teresa volunteered to bring her power washer over and power wash the house again. Even though there wasn't that much dirt on the house, it still made me feel better knowing it was clean. At least the windows are now sparkling clean (with a few streaks that can only be seen when the sun shines through)!

Early Birthday Top Golf

With Michael having to work on his birthday, I decided to take him for a few games of Top Golf.

Top Golf is a little different than regular golf. Instead of Par 5's and Par 3's, you hit the ball near targets to see who gets the higher score.

While Michael may be able to smack the heck out of a golf ball, I was able to come closest to the targets and beat him 2 out of 3 games. Since it was his birthday should I have let him win? Please, he's going to be 42 not 2!

School's Out for Summer

It's hard to believe that another school year has come and gone.

Violet finished 4th grade and walked away with the "On-a-Roll" and "Outstanding Behavior" achievements.

While Lincoln, finishing 1st grade, received an award for Heroic Helper.

Both Violet and Lincoln have changed so much in just one school year. Before you know it, summer will be over and another year will start. YIKES! SLOW DOWN!

Birthday Milestone

Days before my eye surgery, Michele came to Kansas City to celebrate her 70th birthday.

I remember the days when we thought 70 was old and decrepit but both out minds, at least mine, think we're still in our 40's. Our minds may think that but our bodies beg to differ. Happy Birthday Michele. May I be as active as you are when I reach that age! 

Teresa Retires from the City of Independence

Teresa has worked for the City of Independence for 21 years and today was her retirement party.

Although she still has one more day to work we all gathered at City Hall to wish her the best.

She's happy to be retired but I don't think the sitting home all day is going to work for her. I give it 6 months before she's out pounding the pavement looking for another job!

Easter Day Fun

As with any holiday with 4 kids, things can get a little hectic.

After a great Easter barbecue dinner, we went outside for an Easter egg hunt. It's a good thing Melissa got an earlier Easter pic of the kids...

 because they weren't quite in the mood for a group picture after dinner.

Then the excitement of the Easter egg hunt. I put names on the eggs so everyone gets the same amount. It's funny to watch Violet and Lincoln pick up an egg labeled with someone else's name and throw it back to the ground.

Goldie not only opened all the candy from her basket but for her, any unattended egg was free game. She'd open the candy, lick the candy, throw the candy down, then on to the next. It was an exhausting day but a great Easter!