First Dance

A week ago, the boys had their first dance at school.  This was very exciting for them for they got to dress up a bit and have a bunch of fun with all their friends.  The school had two different sessions.  Tyler was the first session from 5:00-6:15 and Bryce's session was from 6:30-8:00.  The dance was held in the gym.  They turned off all the lights and had disco lights circling the room.  They also had a DJ who played a variety of songs the kids all loved.  They played a few games and just danced the night away.  The kids thought the dance was "so cool."  I stayed the whole time with Tyler but not with Bryce.  No moms stayed during Bryce's time.  I don't know but I'm sure its not very cool for moms to stick around at this age.  I did find out that Bryce danced with a girl he likes.  That seemed to be a big deal, but you don't dare ask him about it.  Only mom and dad can discuss it with him because he gets too embarrassed if asked by anyone else.  On the way home when Bryce and I were discussing him dancing with the other girl he paused and said to me this is "awkward." He is growing up way too fast!  Tyler on the other hand had so much fun dancing with everyone.  The night was a big hit before they started their week off of school. 

This is Mr. Green (the head master)
This is Tyler's teacher, Mrs. Stevens.

Military is not for me!!

Ok...let me just give you all a laugh.  We lately have been on this big kick about working out and getting into better shape, so yesterday my friend Liz (girl I met who is in the military here) asks me to go onto base with her to take a spin class.  This is basically a stationary bike exercise class.  BIG MISTAKE!!  I have learned that I am not cut out for the military.  The instructor can I say...kicked my butt!  It was the hardest class I have ever taken.  There was yelling going on... and give me another 10..... that half way through the class I didn't know how much more I could take.  I did get alot of laughs out of it and the class ended up being fun, but I am soooo sore.  I think I will take a break from any on site military exercise classes at least until I get into better shape.

Its a snow day!!!

When we woke up this morning we couldn't believe that it had snowed!  We yelled....YAY its a snow day!  England hardly ever gets snow, at least that is what they told us.  I'm not too sure if I believe them anymore.  Our British friends who we spoke with this morning said they don't get this much snow ever year.  This much snow only happens once about every 15 years.  They did cancel school and of course the boys were thrilled to hear that.  Steve also stayed here to work from home (poor guy has to work while mommy and kids go have fun).  I know if we were back in the states there is no way they would cancel school for only this much snow, but here they have to because they don't have the necessary equipment to clean the roads.  It is really funny listening to the radio and hearing the British freaking out about how much snow there is and for everyone to not go anywhere.  The children around the neighborhood are so excited since they don't get to play in the snow every year like we do, so the boys were off playing all morning and afternoon having a snowball fight with all the other kids.   We also made a snowman and Kylie thought that was the best thing.  She couldn't believe how tall he became.  I must say that it is more fun playing in the snow here than home because it is not nearly as cold here as it is there.  

Look who's another year older...

Happy Birthday Daddy!!  Yesterday was Steve's 34th birthday!  The kids were very busy planning for this throughout the week.  They had made him cards and also baked and decorated this cake.  They did such a good job keeping everything a secret until the big day.  We had a great day with you and love you very much!!!!!

Baking Party

Yesterday Kylie went to a Baking Birthday party.  Her friend Addison was turning two and so they all got to make their own cookies and pizzas.  Addison's mom did such a wonderful job organizing this event for the little ones.  She made every child an apron which they wore while baking and icing their cookies.  Thanks Addison and Corrina for such a fun filled day!

ThinkTank

Last weekend we went to Thinktank in Birmingham. This is a science museum for kids which has four levels for the kids to explore. Level 0 was the past, level 1 was all about the city, level 2 had to deal with the present, and level 3 was the future. We had a good time doing some of the activities and just getting away from home for the day. Here are some pictures of what the kids did.

Bryce replacing the tire on the car.

Tyler loved to see this huge train.

Tyler and Kylie fixing pipes underground.

Who doesn't like to play with water? My kids sure do!