Love Notes and some fun creativity!

There is something really sweet about having one of your favorite 6 year olds write you a cute note and pass it to you during church.  I believe she would have been done with it much sooner but she kept whispering "how old are you".  I smiled, winked and whispered "very old".  She kept persisting and I'm not ashamed but played a little.  I whispered "how old do you think I am".  The response was "I don't think".  I finally told her and she appeared relieved that she could finish her project.  Soon I was handed a cute love note.  If you look very carefully you can see her age as part of the drawing of herself and my age as part of the drawing she did of me.  

I also have to share the very cute story she was author and illustrator of.  As you will see it's title is Sam: The Giant Carrot.  She is quite a little artist which I love.  So to Kailey, thanks for making last Sunday extra nice with your cute note and story! I have been looking at them a lot this past week.  

Spring Break Time

We survived Sam's pinewood derby.  He designed the car.  It was a lightweight.  We knew it would be problematic and added what we could.  Maybe next year he will let us help him design something that might be heavier?  

We are now trying to survive Spring Break without heading to fancy destination points beyond Central Michigan.  The boys watched MythBusters Duct Tape Island.  They have been duct tape obsessed ever since.  We have always been a duct tape family.  They used up every roll we have so we bought 4 new rolls for them to create with this week.  Sam wanted "Greek" style sandals as he put it, just like Jamie and Adam.  He made the "rope" from the tape to get us started and I fashioned him some flip flops.  They are his favorite!  :)  

Dan worked on a movie, his latest obsession so he can play with special effects, with his friends today (CLICK HERE TO SEE THE MOVIE).  I don't know too many who aren't obsessed with the Hunger Games right now.   

After a day of fun I need him to practice the cello some more as he has a scholarship competition performance next Monday. I'm a little stressed about it.   I know, he is only 13 but he chose to do this and sure the scholarship ($500) would be great but I care more about him feeling good about his performance.  The reason the money would be nice is it can go toward attendance at Blue Lake this summer or help pay for lessons.  But again just want it to be polished.  

Two more days and a weekend.  I wonder what else is in store for our stay at home and veg Spring Break.