What a beautiful week here in Indiana! You couldn't ask for much nicer weather than we have had and boy....does it lift your spirits! Not really much going on this week. Just been enjoying the outside.

On Monday I had a neighborhood association meeting. I am the president and Steve is the first lady.....anyway - had a meeting. It was a nice meeting. The University of St. Francis is in our backyard and they sent a gentleman to come talk at our meeting to give us their "30" year plan for the university. I hope the best for them. Not too much construction on our side of the campus but I also hope we don't live in our house for the next 30 years. I would like to upgrade sometime between now and then!!!

Tuesday- Steve washed the vehicles after supper and Piper played outside.

Yesterday we had the big kids. We received an email from Riley's teacher yesterday saying that he was not trying his hardest and was not getting the grades he should be getting.... so, that boy got a talking to last night. Steve and I both told him we were not mad at him - it's not about being mad - just disappointed because we know he can do so much better than the report we received. Somehow we have to find a way to get that boy motivated and KEEP him motivated....usually it's money......and we told him if he makes the honor roll we will give him $50 but for some reason (spring weather) he is having alittle problem keeping focused. MAN - I can't tell you how MUCH we just want them to do in school and go on to college so that they can have good jobs to support themselves and their families. And have a good life with that. Not one that they have to struggle to feed their families, and clothe them. You know what mean... all parents feel this way.

Tonight I am hoping to take Piper to the park. Steve wants to go try out the bike trails - so hopefully - the plan is to maybe grab something and go eat at the park for a picnic. Then her and I can play while daddy goes biking! I think this will be her first time at the park. I will have to take pictures......

I am looking forward to the weekend. We have a 1st birthday party on Saturday for my cousin's little girl and then a cookout with what sounds like my whole mom's side of the family. My relatives that I haven't seen in forever are here from Dallas. It will be fun to see everybody. Then of course we are going to have to have a movie night. I want to see Charlie Wilson's War. And a Target run..... have to get those 1st birthday presents!