Kentucntucky is no more

When we purchased this house in 2000, Adam moved into the room that we like to call the "Kentucntucky" room. It seems that the previous owner couldn't get the border to match up at the beginning and the end. This week marks the end of the Kentucntucky room as Jackie tore down the border and the other blue and white accessories and pictures.

Next week during Adam's spring break, we are planning to "makeover" his room in a new theme that will also give him more room for his drums. Much to his mothers chagrin, he has chosen plywood and 2x4 for his new theme. We'll see if it sticks.

Adam and I both think that Purdue has colors that are more compatible with his plywood theme. No borders though, we don't like the combinations of Purdue if we can make them start and finish between words.

Becca experiences heaven on earth

Becca passed up a weekend at home alone with her Dad in order to attend her last "Raising the Roof" Upward Basketball party. Instead she chose to go to Indiana for Stephanie's wedding shower. Now, everyone knows that Becca loves a party, so what was the draw?

New Pets! Her Aunt Cheryl, who hosted the shower, had just received a new German Shepherd named Reggie. This dog likes to carry cats around the farm. Pictured, you can see Becca's recently washed purple coat. It is now black and brown after a weekend with the dogs.

After meeting Reggie, Becca headed straight to Grandma and Grandpa Eby's to meet their new Rat Terrier which was nameless.

Granpda presented the nameless pup to Becca and she determined that Cindy was the right name for this dog. Grandma and Grandpa were calling it "Babe" but weren't able to yell Babe loudly enough to get the attention of the dog.

After spending all Friday afternoon on the garage floor with Cindy, Becca had soiled her mittens and her hair and her coat and and and.

Cindy loved to chew on Becca's hair, I didn't get a picture of that, but you can see that neither Cindy or Becca were afraid of getting close.

Ahhh! I look like Carmen!

The other day, Adam went into the guest bathroom to check out an injury to his forehead and we heard a scream followed by an exclamation, "I look like Carmen!". Since Adam is letting his hair grow out for the first time since he received a butch at the barbershop some 8 years ago, he never had a chance to pull his bangs back like his older sister does every day.



After a quick recovery from the shock, Adam is now attempting to imitate Carmen's facial expressions for all of her friends at school, church and volleyball. What a brother!

Flight Champions!

Carmen's Team finished strong on the final day at Columbus. The team had a few players and a coach missing, but managed to win the four team tournament. Carmen can't stand to lose, so this day is a shining moment in this season. The girls all joked that they were the best of the worst or the biggest loser.

Despite all the jokes, the team did seem to play well together that day.