Well we had a bit of a rough week this last week. On Friday Sierra wanted to go to the park and have a picnic and then fly her kite. She got up and put her kite in the trunk of my car and then every fifteen minutes she would ask me if it was time to go. When we got to the park the wind had picked up and was way too windy to fly a kite or have a picnic. She was very unhappy about that.

Then on Saturday we went to the Sawyers for a BBQ to celebrate Grandma and Grandpa Sawyers anniversary. While we were there the kids decided to play baseball. Savannah was watching one of her little cousins bat and got a little to close to him when he swung. He got her right on the elbow. Well four hours later and a trip to the ER nothing luckily was broken, just very sore and she had to wear a sling for a few days.

Sydnee is the only one who did not have a rough week, at least that we are aware of. She has been her usual happy go lucky self.

We bought the girls a basketball and a a free standing rim, that is in the coldasack. Ever since we did we have had all the neighborhood kids over most every evening. This girls have been loving it. The the weather got cold again, it had been in the 70s and lower 80s and this last week 50s and 60s. So it has been to cold to go out and play basketball.

Next week should be better for everyone at least it is starting out better. The girls are at a dance recital right now for a couple of their friends. The weather is looking like it will not be so cool and rainy also. Also added a couple of pictures for you.

Hope all is good with you were ever you may be.

      Today is Sierra's birthday, she made it to 5. Yes there were times that I really questioned weather she would or not. She has no fear and is quite crazy, stubborn and hard headed. She will do the craziest stuff and when you get after her for doing them she will just wait till no one is watching and do it again. Had stitches sever times, broken her arm from dancing on a little flimsy Dora table, bitten a hole in her lip not just once but twice, and she still just keeps going. But she is also a very sweet girl and we love her. 
      
      Life around here has been pretty crazy. Estella traveled to Pennsylvania last week for what was only supposed to be 3 days, but ended up being the entire week. She was scheduled to fly home on Thursday evening, that is when most of the east was under a snow storm and she only made it as far as Chicago before getting snowed in. She then spent the next day in Chicago and made it home Thursday morning. Then she flew out Sunday morning to go to Florida and she should be home tomorrow evening. At least the weather is nicer this time. 

      Most of you may have heard that my car was stolen earlier this month. The insurance company decided to fix it. It is still in the shop and it is not looking like we will get it back any time soon, might be another month or so. The repair shop keeps telling us that it is mostly fixed they are just waiting on some items to come in. I know that is probably the case but it is just rough making sure every one gets where they need to be when you only have one vehicle. We will probably going to have to borrow a car from some one for a while. 

      Savannah and Sidney are doing good they are enjoying school and doing good in it. Savannah had her school music program this week and it was interesting. They did music similar to the group Stomp, which if you are not familiar with them you can look at some video clips by following the link. They used items that can be found around any classroom to make the music, I will post a video clip or two here when I get them ready.

      Well we hope everything is going good for all of you where ever you are.

Happy Valentine's Day Savannah, Sydnee and Sierra.  We love you so much.

  Grandma and Grandpa Mc

HAPPY BIRTHDAY VALENTINE GIRL!!!   4 YEARS OLD, Grandma and Grandpa can't believe you are 4 already.  We Love you so much.  We hope you have a great birthday and a great valentine's day. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SIERRA
and
Happy Valentines Day to everyone else

Sierra was born four years ago and has brought a smile to everyone she meets. She is always trying to make those around her smile, and she is pretty good at it also. She is very excited about her birthday and loves to see all the hearts in the stores because she knows they mean her birthday is coming.

Savannah and Sydnee are doing great in school. The science fair is coming up and they are both doing projects for the science fair. We will put pictures of their projects when they are finished with them.

All three girls are doing really good in gymnastics and progressing in their skills there. They have yet to complain about going and get upset when it is canceled for weather or other things that come up.

We would just like to say congratulations to David and his wife for their new addition, and hope David all the best in his recovery

Morning All,

Yesterday Estella and I had to speak in sacrament, it went well. As usual Estella gave a great talk and i managed to muddle through mine. The girls sat with Emily and were really good. The girls are doing well no major injuries to report. The science fair is coming up and Savannah is really excited, she loves science. She is having trouble deciding what to do for a project she has so many things that she wants to do.

Sydnee made a salt-dough porcupine for a class project. It is for the 100th day of school so it has 100 quills. She has lost several teeth and has one that is hanging by a thread but she will not let anyone pull it. We were watching her eat last night and we could tell it was bothering her because she did everything she could to not bite with it. I have a feeling she will need braces, ouch.

Sierra is just as crazy as ever. She is always good for a laugh, with the things she says or does.

Hope all is well where you are...

Okay, so not to your surprise, I never got around to sending out Christmas or new year cards!   It is now almost two weeks into the new year and all I am going to do is place a new blog message and not even really send you an email to tell you it is here....  Just think, it will be a pleasant surprise when you do wander upon the site to see if we are still alive here in Kansas!!!  I have added new pictures to the website under the Kansas Girls category.  The section is labeled Fall 2006, a little late I know. 

We hope that you all had a wonderful holiday break, or chaos whichever the case may be and have welcomed in the new year whether you wanted to or not!  I hope to keep in touch more and update this site more, but don't hold your breathe... 

Savannah is about half-way through 4th grade and it dawned on me that we only have two more years after this before she is in Junior High....  I am not ready for that.  She is such a great helper, so loving, and actually wants me to hang out with her....  I am not ready for that to be over.

Sydnee has been counting down the days until Gymnastics starts again after the winter break...  We were not sure if she was going to be able to make.  She and Savannah both moved up to the Intermediate level class this semester.  Sydnee is a little monkey and just loves it!

Sierra will be 4 next month and seems to think that she is still the Queen of the house.  I have tried to pull rank several times and somehow she still manages to one up me...  She is going to be a great negotiator or dictator someday, we still are not sure which.

That is about all that matters around here, the little girl's update.  We know that none of you really keep in touch to see what Charley and I are doing, so we will spare you that.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Happy Holidays

It was looking like a great start to the Holiday season. We spent Thanksgiving at home just hanging out. It was warm enough that the girls were out side a good part of the day and Estella, Emily and I put puzzles together, It was great.

Then Saturday evening thing went south. Sierra, Our three year old, decided she needed to jump on the bed while her sisters were trying to go to sleep. Well the song goes one little monkey jumping on the bed one fell off and bumped her head, momma called the doctor and the doctor said it looks like she might have broken her arm. So now she has a bright purple cast on, and seems to be feeling a bit better. My guess is she will be back jumping on the bed with in a few weeks.

Well hope everyone had a good thanksgiving. Check back for more updates on Sierra's arm

Hey Charley, can you believe your having another birthday.  Just wanted you to know that we love you and hope you have a GREAT day.  You are one of the greatest in my book!

OK not quite sure what is up with my mom, maybe it was because she was up all night or something, but she did put some pictures up here. Justin and Andrea had their baby. It is Jacob McCollum, born at 4:04 am 5 Sept 2006, 7.6 pounds 19 inches. Looks healthy and, lucky for him, nothing like Justin so he is pretty cute. Gratz Bro!

Like i said mom did add some pictures in the album.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Savannah.  I love you so much and I hope you have a great birthday. 

    Love you Forever

      Grandma Mc

Saturday the 29th of July we had a little girl's spa night.  Mommy bought them an American Girls Spa kit from Bath and Body Works and we had a blast.  We put their hair up in rag curlers.  We did manicures and pedicures.  Finally we ended with the Purple face masks.  They had a blast and looked adorable!  We took pictures to share with you all since it was just too cute!  The are under the Photo Gallery under the Catergory labeled "The Girls."  We hope you are all enduring the heat and having a fun summer.  Savannah and Sydnee are hoping to see a blog from Jordyn sometime soon! 

 A HAPPY BIRTHDAY is coming up for Sydnee,  I can't believe you will be 7 years old.  I just want you to know that I love you very much and hope you have a special day on the 27th.  I'll be thinking of you.

How was your fourth? Mine was great!Have agreat rest of the summer everyone!