Fun Times in May

We had a lot of fun in May with Ooma and Papa visiting, end of School year, swim lessons, Knoxville Zoo, camping in our backyard, Goose's 8th Birthday, and celebrated our 9 year Anniversary (see picture above, we ate at Lakeside Restaurant on the deck)!!!

We have also gotten very motivated around the house and are getting organized; cleaning closets, painting old furniture, rearranging furniture and kids rooms, and getting rid of items that haven't been used (or seen) in two years. Today's big job was the garage. We still had boxes that were never unpacked from our move 21 months ago (still can't believe it is almost 2 years since we have lived in TN). It is exciting to now know where all the tools are, summer items, gardening, painting, camping, and Christmas decorations. All in its place!!!

I am super excited about the new school room with the help of my friend Lynette. She has such great ideas! Still finishing the kids names made out of cork board You can see more pics of some of our makeovers at http://picasaweb.google.com/lakeuka

Daddy had a great idea this week to pull out our tent (Wedding gift 9 years ago). The boys slept outside on Tuesday night!!! I was supposed to sleep out there because Daddy had a lot of school work to finish, but Minnie Mouse was scared of the bugs and was very talkative, so we came inside and Daddy came out. :-)

We all enjoyed a trip to the Knoxville Zoo last weekend for the free day with TEIS (Tennessee Early Intervention). The last time we were there I was pregnant with #4.

We are excited about Vacation Bible School starting this week. Patrick and I are helping out with Registration and he will also be a greeter. The theme is Son Rock Kids Camp, Where Kids Build Their Lives on the Rock: Jesus! AND Grandma flys in for a week this Friday, from NY!! YEAH, so excited for that!!! We have lots planned in just one week.