Adventures in Modge Podge

I admit that I was less than thrilled when I found out that we were doing paper mache as the art project for Cubbies tonight. And "yes" I know that isn't how you're supposed to spell paper mache, but the real spelling uses a bunch of fancy pronunciation marks and looks French. I am neither French nor fancy so paper mache it is! Back to Cubbies. So we let sixteen 3-5 year olds loose with paper and glue to make a pinata using a balloon.

I'll admit, it was not the unmitigated disaster that I thought it might be. (No really, I'm having a wonderful time!) It was even, dare I say it, halfway fun. By the end of the night I was only partially covered in glue.

But at least I didn't have a manicure earlier in the day, right Jackie! :)

Tomorrow I'm off with Aaron on a field trip to the Indianapolis Museum of Art for a little culture with a group of 4th graders. Fun times! Since the foot is still giving me problems, I believe I will face the day with an ACE bandage and an Advil to boot!

What?

You've never wondered what your family would look like as M&M's?

If you want to burn up at least 30 minutes, Go Be An M&M!

Tonight's musical entertainment....

provided by Rachel - the 4 note wonder. :)

We have a winner!

Several days ago I noticed that my site meter was getting close to 1,000. So I decided that visitor #1000 would get a prize. I didn't want to tell it ahead of time because I figured some of you out there would just hit refresh until you got to the magic number. It hit 1000 around noon today and the winner is - Sarah Bohrer! Congrats and I'll get your surprise to you soon.

Happy Mother's Day

The reasons I get to celebrate today: My wonderful kids!

Soccer in the Sun

After a bad start to the soccer season weatherwise we had a great sunny morning for soccer. A little on the chilly side to start, but it warmed up.

Taking it down the field

Rachel spent the morning running with Hayden

This is the group photo I do every season. It's taken from a 2nd story window at the church. I think it looks like a bunch of Skittles! Aaron is under the arrow.

For the Moms

I'm sure many of you have already seen this, but I love it. Since it is Mother's Day weekend and since I have nothing of substance to post about today (I know...you're thinking, "Isn't that everyday!"). Here is Anita Renfroe