Happy Turkey Day, a day late

Well, we made it. We celebrated two wonderful Thanksgivings. The food was delish Mary and Jackie!!! Thank You for having us!! Then it was time for 8 plus hours of Black Friday shopping. Jackie and I were at Toys 'R Us before 10:00 last night, and we finished at Walmart at about 5:30. I finally figured out why they call it Black Friday. It's because it's pitch black outside when you go!! I wouldn't miss it for the world, though!! Same time, next year!!!!!

Santa's Wonderland

We decided to start our Holiday season out right --- with SANTA!!!!! We went to Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops. The kids got to get their pictures taken with the jolly old fat man, and even write him a letter. They put it straight into his mailbox, and should soon be receiving an email response. (Don't tell anyone, but I happen to know for a fact that Santa will be bringing some of their wishes.) Hopefully seeing these will get you in the Christmas spirit.

Quartermaster TJ

Hey its TJ here, I just went to Boy Scouts and I was elected Quarter master. Quarter master is the person who is in charge of patrol gear. That means when we go on a trip I take care of the patrol gear (tents, kitchen, chuck boxes). I also received word via my teacher there will be a 3 on 3 basketball tournament. To enter I have to get sponsors for the American heart association. I need at least five dollars to enter. If anyone wants to sponsor e-mail me at Tspicer98@yahoo.com or E-mail my mom.
Hey, it's TJ's mom here. If you have any plastic grocery bags, please bring them to Thanksgiving. Clear Creek is collecting them. They recycle them through Harris Teeter and get money for the school. Thank you for your support.

We're back.

OK. So it's been a little while since we posted anything. But we're officially back. We will be filling in missing time over the next few weeks, so be on the lookout. I am sure mostly everyone knows most of what you've missed, but be prepared to see it in words (and photos). The one thing you may or may not know about of recent is my new found obsession with couponing and saving. Yes, I know, it has been a long time coming. But, oh... my... gosh!! What a rush. Who knew you could get paid to shop?! Yes, that's right. And just in time for Christmas, too. So, you will have to forgive me if I seem a little rude by telling you how much I spent on your gift(s). I more than likely will get it on a HUGE sale, or with a coupon. But, hey, it's the thought that counts, right? Just chalk it up to coupon fever!!

If you build it, they will come....

We went to Lowe's Home Improvement this morning for a kid's clinic. They got to build a snowman gift card holder. All of the kids except TJ got to go. They each got an apron, and goggles to keep. When they were done, they got a certificate and a patch for their apron. Every time they go to another clinic, they will get another patch to put on their apron. We had a good time, and they looked soooooo cute.

Honored

TJ made the honor roll for first quarter at Northeast Middle School. He also received a silver card, which an extra award given for having at least a 3.0 GPA, no disciplinary problems, and no more than 2 absences. It gets the kids a few extra perks each quarter. Sometimes, they will get McDonalds for lunch, or an extra field trip. TJ was honored for all of his hard work, and we were honored to get to see it. Keep it up TJ!!