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Saturday!!

The day began with a soccer game in which Blake scored 4 goals- way to go!!! We quickly left the game after the 3rd quarter to head to Paducah,KY for their first swim meet with the Gator swim team- Thank you gram for taking Brady with you :)

Brielle and Blake competed and did an awesome job. Brielle even said that she wanted to go back because she had so much fun. I can't believe it- she has been on a swim team for 2 years and has never seemed this excited about the sport- yeah my persistents is finally paying off in her enjoyment (right fonda???)

We finally made it back by 7pm! Gram brought Brady to us and we loaded him up in the stroller and headed over to Matt and Amelia Colliers to enjoy a bon fire!!!

I don't think we would be able to function in a day that was not never ending!!! Maybe that is why we earned the name "Incredibles"!!! (thanks to barb!!)

The Russian Moscow Ballet

SHE DID IT!!!Brielle tried out and will be a part of the Russian Moscow Ballet when they travel thr0ugh Cape Girardeau December 14-16. She and Emma K will be snowflakes in the production along with approximately 60 other youth. I am so proud of her!!!

The SEMO District Fair 2008

I had the privelege of going to the fair 3 times. The first we went as a family and brought Blake's friend Aidan Irby with us. We were able to see the side attractions minus the animals and then ride several rides. The next adventure was with Blake and his classmates- this trip was to check out all of the livestock- we had a fun time! The next adventure was with the 1st graders- same routine different bunch of kids. Unfortunately I missed Brady's turn to go to the fair with his class due to illness! Everyone seemed to enjoy the time at the fair and I am looking forward to next year!!

1st Grade

Summer came to a screeching halt on August 23 when Brielle began 1st grade. She has been blessed with her 2 best friends being in the same class and having a wonderful teacher again- Mrs Karnes !!! I will keep you posted on the happenings as they occur!

(I obviously do not know how to edit the pictures once they are posted and it won't delete right now so I can fix it- agh!)

Summer Recap

Before summer gets too far away I want to take a minute to recap the events to be able to reflect on later. The chaos began May 21 when Brad learned that he was going to be principal at Chaffee High School- we quickly spread the news and put our house on the market- it only took 5 weeks to sell for asking price (thanks to barb)!! We quickly began packing and moved in with my parents July 1st. The original plan was that we would have the house to ourselves and could stay indefiently. Knowing that we wanted our own place and to be settled sooner than later Brad and I began the house hunt in Jackson- thank goodness because my parents plans changed and they decided to wait until the end of August to leave on vacation. So needless to say when we found the perfect house we were really elated that the home owners accepted our offer! We patiently (haha) waited to close on our Sikeston house which did not happen until August 11 and then pursued with the closing of our Jxn house on Aug 21 by Labor Day weekend we were entirely out of my parents house and settled at 1122 Trail Ridge- Yipee!! I don't think we would have made it much longer....

Besides the moving chaos Brad and I were able to escape a weekend away to Crown Ridge Winery where we enjoyed dining with the tigers and drinks at the winery- we hardly knew how to act without any children around!

Brielle and Blake were active in their swimming receiving many ribbons for their accomplishments.

Brady is becoming more independent and enjoying play time without the big kids.

We were able to visit St Louis for a couple cards games.

The 4th was spent at the Fisher's swimming and playing outdoors before the fireworks happened.

I hope that next summer we will be able to sit back and take in the fresh air and enjoy the activities...

The Bug!

We have been home since Wednesday with Brady and the stomach bug so Friday night was supposed to be dedicated to shopping for the house with Gram, Brielle and Brady while Brad and Blake went to cheer on the Chaffee Red Devils. Unfortunatley, other events arouse while we were shopping- Brielle came down with the stomach bug- while sitting in my car- between stores!!! So needless to say that ended the shopping spree and we headed home to clean her up and make her more comfortable. Brad called several times to check in and to let me know all was well with them. Well that was only true until they got back to Jackson and back into Brad's truck when the stomach bug hit Blake- no words had to be said as he walked naked into the house. Blake swears he was not sick- it was just the nachos he had ate and since he only shared one chip with his daddy- he is now paying for it!! So I made a palette for Brielle in the family room and slept next to her and Brad made a palette for Blake in our room and tended to him through the night only to get about 1 hour of solid sleep before heading to Kentucky for a 15 hour bike ride with a team of 4 other guys.

The kids seems recovered by 10:00 am so I figured the GNO (girls night out) was still a go until I heard from Gram at 4 saying she had caught the bug!!!Well there went child care until I remembered the new neighbor of babysitting age- jackpot!!

Met up with the girls at Outback and then hit the movies to see The Women- only to have to leave early all due to the stomach bug!

Seems it has all passed and we are ready for whatever this week will bring...

Welcome

Peer pressure has taken over and I am going to try to join the signs of the time and post on this site to update and inform you of the Blackman happenings. Stay tuned for future post...