Headed Across the Pond

A few years back--Henry says 4, I think 2,--Henry and Gran decided that they would go to England IF he saved up for his plane ticket.

Up until that point, Henry was a terrible saver. If he had a dollar, it had to be spent. It didn't matter if he spent it on himself or someone else, he just had to buy something. 

I figured there was no way they would ever go, but suddenly he started saving like crazy! 

He skipped toy presents in exchange for money, hoarded his allowances, and started dreaming of business ideas--my favorite was his 1st one, "Hunt 'n Stuff," a taxidermy service!

It was absolutely nuts how he did such an immediate 180 with his money!

Now, he has finally saved up enough for a ticket and HE'S GOING TO ENGLAND!!

May cannot get here soon enough!

--I offered the same deal to the other boys, but so far no one's really started saving. I wish one of them would bite because I really want to go somewhere.  I'm praying for New England!  Perhaps I need to start researching specifics to get them excited and on board!

The Aftermath of KU's Big Loss

Yesterday, as in the day after KU's tragic loss to WSU, Ben and I went to the sports store to get Josh a last minute birthday present and to finally get a front license plate for the Acadia--we are right on top of that to-do list!

Unfortunately, we had trouble finding all the KU gear in the massive sea of black and yellow.  When we did finally find them, the racks were all literally SHOVED IN THE CORNER.

On the plus side, we got a great discount on Josh's new hat!

The Giant Oreo

Josh Oliver turned 8 yesterday...and he had school!

We are always on Spring Break when his birthday rolls around, so this year was quite a treat for him!

I surprised him with a giant homemade oreo cake. It was made from a reject batch of dough so it looks better than it tastes, but he boys were impressed...and they still ate it! 

Happy Birthday, Ollie Boy!!

Taking Over the Empire

While Josh and I were busy binging on Netflix, the rest of the house used Spring Break as a round the clock "King's Empire" game-a-thon.

There have been endless discussions about cities, gems, allies, scheduled attacks.....it's all over my head. 

They keep trying to recruit me, but I resist at all costs.   

I already have plenty in my list of time-wasters!

For the Love of Netflix

Ollie and I powered through the entire season of "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" in just over a week.

Hilarious...and a bit pathetic on our part!

My next show to draw the boys into is "The Wonder Years".  I don't quite have them hooked yet, but a few more episodes and the deed will be done!

Josh's interpretation of what he looks like during a funny part of the show.  He's a faker!  

Getting Ready for Spring

Today is the day that we unbury ourselves from the winter.

The yard is mowed, leaves are cleaned up, garage is swept out and organized once again.  I've even put away our coats, although, I'm sure they'll reappear before all is said and done.

But, today, we are looking forward to spring and dreaming about summer!

The countdown is on!!