Remember the spelling bee?

Kerrigan is doing well in school. She was one of the best spellers in her class so she represented the second grade in the school spelling bee. I had not idea there would be so much drama at a spelling bee! She did great -- made it into the fifth round but got tripped up on the word remeber. Bummer!

Bizarre Birthday!

I've been having plenty of fun with the kids since I got home. Yesterday was Logan's birthday and the day before was Madison's birthday -- Lisa had birthday arrangements all squared away but it was still a great excuse to make a cake. Kerrigan and I made this crazy messy cake -- looks like something from a Dr. Seuss book to me! Jen, this is what we did with the Wonka bar -- it was all I could do to not let Kerrigan cover the whole thing in the pop rocks you sent! She was the "Designer". Anyway, nothing like excessive frosting to make a cake tasty. Oh, and I have to take full blame for this cake being what we had for dinner that night too...so much for promoting good nutrition but it was good fun. We slapped a couple of "7" candles in for the 5 and 8 year old, they blew them out and then we chowed down. Good times.

Home Again

It is SO good to be home! I've been back for seven days now. I've had to go in to work every morning for just a few hours but I've got the majority of every day to be with the family. I haven't done much -- just spent time with Leigh Anne and the kids. It has been great. They've changed so much. When I left, Lily never said a word and Josh could only roll over. Now Josh climbs up everything and Lily talks constantly. Kerrigan was barely learning to read and now she is an avid reader. Leigh Anne is the same as ever -- beautiful and great company. It's just good to be home with family. I appreciate home now more than ever before.

Rumor has it....

That little bear (and Craig) will be home on Tuesday, February 10th!