Phoebe Turns 15!!

For Phoebe's 15th birthday, she wanted a quiet party with a few of her friends. We grilled hamburgers and hot dogs and had a few of Phoebe's favorite sides. To finish off the meal, Carvel ice cream cake, yum!! Several of the girls slept over. They played a few games and watched movies. Thank goodness for our basement!!



Because Phoebe's actual birthday fell on a Monday (The DMV is closed on Monday), she couldn't get her permit until the day after her 15th birthday. We took Madelynn and Colin to school and off we went to take her written test for her permit, which she passed (of course)!!

Afterwards, I took her shopping so she could spend some of her birthday money and treated her to Olive Garden, one of our fav's (for the salad anyway). Oh yeah, she had her first "driving experience" when we left Barnes & Noble; she managed to reverse and drive out of the parking lot. Much credit due, the suburban is not the easiest vehicle to maneuver.

Our Fun Filled Trip to Six Flags!

Of course it wasn't our choice, but they outnumber us 4-2. So, off we went to Six Flags. Originally I thought Victor would go with the Phoebe and Victoria, as I didn't think there would be enough for Madelynn and Colin to do. After going online I found that to be not true at all. I highly recommend taking the family!

We decided to split up from the older girls, allowing them to ride the thrill seekers roller coasters. Madelynn and Colin had a blast on the "little kids" rides. It turns out we have another daredevil in the family. Victor is known for his sky diving stunts, well Madelynn went on a big roller coaster, The All American Scream Machine, and wanted MORE!!

We were whipped when we returned home, but were glad we took the kids as they had a blast!

April is already here!

It's amazing how fast the time has gone. I feel like we just put away our Christmas decorations, but we're into the second quarter of the year. I have been wanting to create a blog, simply for our family and friends who live out of state. I am horrible at sending pictures, Mom & Dad will agree. So, I am looking forward to having a site everyone can visit and keep updated on our busy lives.

Phoebe will be 15 on the 22nd; She will be getting her learners permit. I am excited for her but a little nervous as well. She will have to learn to drive our "big green bus" (our family vehicle is a Suburban). I wish we had a small vehicle for her to practice with. I guess it is good for her, driving a car will be a breeze after learning on the Suburban. She is doing awesome in her first year in high school. She is ranked 30 out of 811 kids in her freshman class! She is staying active with her swimming. I'm glad she has found a sport that she truly enjoys. I think I'm looking forward to the days when she can drive herself to those late practices.

Victoria is excelling in all of her studies. She is enjoying Beta Club and chorus at school. She stays busy around the house playing with Madelynn and Colin. She loves her new computer that her Grandma bought her for Christmas, thanks Grandma!! She is really starting to mature; I can't believe she will be starting middle school next year!

Madelynn is enjoying her preschool. She loves her friends and her teachers. Victor and I decided to keep her at Newnan Presbyterian for kindergarten. They have a great program and I like the small school feel for her. This will enable her and Colin to remain together at the same school for another year. I only wish they had a k-12 program. She is excited about her upcoming birthday. I can't believe she is turning 5, what a big girl! She insists that we are going to have a "Chuck E. Cheese" birthday party. We will have to think about it.

Colin is talking so much now and plays well with his sisters. He really enjoys putting together those floor puzzles and he has the best time with them. He is loving Ms. Janet's 2-day class at Newnan Presbyterian. He cried for the first month of school, which broke my heart. I thought we may have made a mistake and put him in too early. Seven months later, he LOVES it. He asks for Ms. janet and Ms. Cindy every day. He is learning so much. He knows all of his colors and a bunch of his letters. He will go 3 days next year.