The "P" Post

PERMIT - Tucker turned 15 back on April 10th. We celebrated at Macaroo Gyms with a couple of friends. He wanted two things for his birthday - money and his permit. We tried to get his permit on the 10th, but since it was a Saturday, the DMV was closed. He ended up getting it the following Friday... the first available day either Mike or I could take him. He is a good driver, BUT (surprise, surprise) he already lost his permit so he hasn't been chauffeuring us around as of late. Tucker received some awesome gifts in addition to the money from both grandparents and Mom and Dad. Henry ordered him a couple of mini cactus plants, and Ilah made him a porcupine bank with a couple of coins he needed for his collection.

PROM - Taysom already posted about prom, but I just had to add a couple of comments. She is absolutely beautiful inside and out. She was planning on having her pal Rachel over to primp prior to prom (nice alliteration). Two girls from seminary wanted to come too. The four of them probably enjoyed getting ready for prom more than the date itself. Taysom came into the kitchen with a bouquet of flowers after picking up Rachel. I asked her what they were for - to which she replied - she was going to make the boutonniere. I started to panic... make a boutonniere... There is no way I would attempt such a thing! Taysom just laughed at me and went on to make a beautiful boutonniere and some hair clips.

POSTPONED PSYCHE PARTY - Ilah turned 11 this past Monday. Since I have my class on Monday evening, we decided to postpone her birthday celebrations. We had her family birthday dinner on Thursday, the first open night. She asked for green bean casserole (with the good frozen green beans from Sam's), mashed potatoes without the skin, and fried chicken. Yummy! After dinner Mike and I took her to the art store to buy her present. She wanted an artists easel. We decided on a table top model with a drawer to keep art supplies in. Tucker wanted us to get her some art supplies as his present so we picked out some watercolor paints and pad of paper. I had no idea what to look for... wish my mom was here to clue us in! Henry gave her several packs of her favorite gum and Taysom took Ilah on their annual picnic, shopping and musical date (Into the Woods @ the high school).

Ilah invited a couple of friends to come over for a Psyche marathon on Saturday evening. It was such a low key party. We had snack food, then watched several episodes of Psyche and then finished it off with angel food cake topped with strawberries and cool whip. I think she had a good time.

PLAY BALL -
Recently Henry signed up for Little League. He is definitely learning a lot. Last week he got the game ball because he is a motivator - very encouraging to all of his teammates. Attending baseball games is awesome! The weather is beautiful - there is greenery everywhere - listening to the "chatter" - and cheering for the boys. I hope Henry enjoys it enough to keep playing.

PUBLICITY
Check out Ilah Sue!
She is in the Joplin Globe - go to the link below and see her picture as she finishes the Fun Run coming in 1st place!!!!

http://www.joplinglobe.com/local/x1989609216/Students-brave-cold-wind-for-Fun-Run