The Morning After . . .

After a short 6 hours of sleep, the girls were up and ready to go . . .



We had the chocolate chip pancakes (just like Mom made for MY sleepovers!) and I think everybody had a great time!!!

Lincoln's Next Top Models

We had to do the traditional slumber party makeovers , and everyone posed . . .


Somehow a couple of the girls wrangled Jamie into the makeover chair -
Doesn't he look beautiful?

Eli Goes to Bryce's

Eli's best friend Bryce came to play Laser Tag with us, and they had such a great time that Bryce's mom invited Eli to spend the night! He had a great time.

Eli and Bryce.

Marshmallow Fight!!

One of the highlights of the slumber party was the mini marshmallow fight. We'd happened on the idea accidentally last week, and the kids loved it! It got a little crazy, though, and our carpet is a little bit sticky . . .

More Birthday Party Pics

Emma's birthday cake from Cold Stone Creamery . . . VERY chocolately!!!


After presents and cake, we went to Lincoln Laser Tag and played arcade games before and after playing Laser Tag!!

Eli's best friend Bryce came with us.

Emma and her friend Marissa from her school last year.

Birthday Party!!!

Emma had her first slumber party for her 10th birthday!!! She invited seven girls, and they all came! First we made homemade pizzas . . .


Then she opened presents.

Emma's Birthday, part 2

After we got home from Toys R Us, Emma and Eli showed off their new bike riding skills!


Then we had birthday cake!

Emma's Birthday

Emma turned ten on Wednesday!! We went to Cici's for pizza with Mama and Papa, then we went shopping!!

News

Things are never boring around here, and this week was no exception.
I've been working part-time at Target for the last 6 weeks while the kids are at school, but with my health issues it's been a struggle. I've also been having problems with my right knee lately, and I wasn't sure if it was connected to my CFS. I finally went to the doctor yesterday, and he thinks it's a totally separate issue; probably some damage or tearing to the cartilage, requiring a specialist and probably surgery. Which makes being on my feet for seven hours at Target a little more interesting.
Thankfully, Jamie and I have been talking with a pastor here in town about possible part-time positions. Jamie actually called him for ideas of churches in town who might be hiring a part-time worship leader, thinking that if he did that, I could quit Target. Not only was that church looking at hiring some people for worship, they were also looking for an administrative assistant to work from home!
After a couple of interviews and some fervent prayers, I was just offered the administrative assistant job this evening. We're meeting with Greg (the pastor) tomorrow for more discussion, and I'll be giving notice at Target on Friday!!!
The church is called Rivertree, and they have a website if you want to check it out.
No pictures this time - I guess I could scan my knee xrays or add a picture of my elastic brace, but my previous medical pictures didn't go over so well, so I'll spare you all.

Mommy and Mickie Day!

Today Micayla and I had a special day together. We went to some garage sales, had lunch at Red Robin, and got our toenails painted!!

Labor Day Camping Trip

Last weekend we went to Iowa to help celebrate Jamie's parents' 40th anniversary. We camped in some cabins on the edge of their town. It was beautiful, but I was very happy to get back to indoor plumbing!!



Our cabin. Hanging out in our hats.

The entire family.

Grandma and Grandpa with the grandkids.