A messenger bag for the new computer from Grandpa Jon & Grandma Kristin. He keeps telling me he loves this bag. It will be perfect for school, plenty of room for books, binders and the computer

Sarah made Kyle's cake this year. Isn't it just too cool?!


















Sarah and Kyle

14!

Kyle celebrated number 14 with dinner at Grandma & Grandpa's house. His request for dinner was Grandma's ribs and baked beans. Yum! Sarah and Theresa celebrated with us.


Lots of computer gifts this year, starting with a flash drive.

Gotta have a few new books, too!

Eric's been teasing Kyle that he needs to start shaving (he really does!) and told Kyle he was going to buy him a razor for his birthday. Kyle didn't really believe him...silly boy...he should know better!

Kyle's favorite present...an Acer Aspire notebook computer.

Lookie Who's 17!!

Isn't he handsome?! I cannot believe he's 17 already. Seems like just yesterday he was a baby. Good thing he never reads my blog, I'm sure he'd be so embarrassed. But hey, that's a mom's job, right?!
His dinner choice was shrimp like Grandma Kristen makes :), fish, french fries, corn and french bread.
He got lots of great presents too. A couple video games and shorts from mom and dad, an ITunes gift card from Kyle, an 1.5TB external hard drive from Grandpa and Grandma B., and money from Grandpa Jon & Grandma Kristen, Grandma Pat & Grandpa Bill and Auntie Anne. He's saving that for his Las Vegas trip in August.

We had yummy marble cake and ice cream, too.

Grandma insisted on a family picture. As you can see, I'm definitely the shortest now. I don't feel too bad though, because Marc is darn close to being passed up by Kyle!

















I guess it's pretty obvious the boys didn't get their height from my family! :)

Girls Weekend!

Angie, Nancy and I are heading to Pocatello this weekend to bowl in the Women's State Tournament. That's right, no husbands, no kids...just us girls. Now I know Pocatello isn't the most exciting place to visit, but hey a weekend away is a weekend away! I think the boys are looking forward to it as much as I am :)  They have plans to stay up all night playing Guitar Hero with Dad (with the stereo cranked way up and the walls shaking, I'm sure). That's okay, I won't be here to listen to it! 

Good news!

Kyle has decided he wants to go to high school in September. We talked quite a bit about it since it will be a big change for him. He's been schooled at home since Kindergarten. We started looking at charter and magnet schools, thinking that would be a better choice than the big ol' high school across the street. We sent in lottery applications to three schools. The first one was held last week and his name was chosen! Yay! He's really excited about it. Here's the link if you want to see what it's all about: Renaissance  We're not completely sure yet if this is where he'll go, as his first choice is MTCHS  Their lottery is held in March. We'll keep you posted!

Kyle being Kyle

Kyle likes to show me how flexible he is, mostly because he knows I think it's creepy that he can do things like this. I finally had to take pictures of him. Someday I'm going to scrap them, I just have to think of a title first. He didn't think "Hail to the Freaks" was a good choice. Funny boy!

Eric's an All Star!

Eric bowled in the Ada County Youth All Star Invitational Tournament yesterday. The 30 top average youth bowlers are invited to the tournament, so it's quite an honor. This is Eric's first year bowling in it, and he was so excited to receive that invitation. The kids are placed on teams of five and they bowl each team once, for a total of five games. Eric won 3 out of 5 matches (and was oh so close on the 4th. Darn stubborn 7 pin wouldn't fall). He averaged 180 for the 5 games, bowling on a PBA shot (the Shark pattern).  He also won the high handicap series award for the tournament. We're super proud of his awesome day at the lanes!