Jack's 11th Birthday

Leading up to Jack's birthday I had been teasing him that I got him something that he didn't even ask for.  I think he was bummed out he was convinced he wasn't going to like it.  What he really wanted was an ipod touch, but I wasn't going to spend a boatload of money on a worthless toy that he was just going to break or lose.

Jack has really enjoyed taking his piano lessons over the last year and a half.  In fact he has fallen in love with music.  The problem with that is that he is constantly on the piano and we are constantly telling him that he needs to stop because the noise is just too much...especially when 3 kids are trying to sleep.

So we got him this digital piano that has volume control and headphones!!  I think this was just as much a gift for me as it was for him:)

And he LOVED it!  Actually all the kids have loved it!!

As always I ask the kids what kind of cake they want for their birthday.  Jack, it seems, is growing up a bit because instead of wanting a fancy cake, he simply wanted a homemade ice cream cake...you know, the kind that is made out of ice cream sandwiches.  So that's what we made.

Happy Birthday, Jack!!

March Madness on Overlook Dr.

The kids had some days off over Easter, so they got up bright and early to start their own March Madness Tournament.  It took them most of the morning just to get it all set up.

 

Several things to point out...I think 2nd place gets gypped.  I guess I'd rather get a pencil or money rather than the bracket!

 

Secondly, I think it says a lot about Pappy who hadn't even arrived when the bracket was being made, but they knew he is such a good sport that he would be in for some action! 

7 Months Old

 

Drew's major accomplishment this month is sitting up!  Although a few moments after I took the picture he toppled right over, so he has some work to do yet!

We're Moving!!

Bob and I have come across a property with 35 acres that is just too good to pass up.  The land actually borders some hunting land that Bob and several other guys already own.  So the land part seems perfect for us!

 

The house is actually a bit smaller than our current house, but hopefully with some adjustments we will be able to make it into our home.

 

The current owners have yet to build a house so the actual move won't take place until October or November.

 

I talk about things we can do with the house, while Bob salivates at the opportunity to be able to raise chickens, cows, and pigs!!

 

So here are some pictures of the future Garvin Farm!!

 

 

 

 

It's Baseball Season!!

The Next Thomas Jefferson

Part of Jack's history presentation was to dress the part.  Just from rummaging through the house, we were able to come up with this...