Hopefully my new school!

After 30 seconds it ends but keeps going on for 5 minutes. You can move on after the 30 seconds! Enjoy!

More Information, about the r-word...

Make the Pledge...

And make the world a better place!

P.S. We are hoping to be a family of Special Olympians soon!

And now we wait...

Today we handed in the 8 page application for F.A.L.A. plus the two essays with at least 5 paragraphs. Sarah was the 14th application received, if they get over 60 this week, they have to do a lottery. The whole school is only 240 kids. We hope to find out next week if she is going to be a F.A.L.A. Llama. Wish her luck!

Sarah goes Goth...

The before shot...

OK, not quite. She is a big fan of Abby on NCIS so today she got her hair cut. She added bangs but wasn't brave enough to take off the 6 or so inches needed to get it as short as Abbys.


The real Abby!


The after shot!

Our Spring Break...

This is for Cousin Ashley...who is having a wonderful Spring Break. We on the other hand have had the following events. Monday Jarod sick with flu. Tuesday fun at the park followed by a night of leg pain for Hannah (both legs) She has requested a cane like Dr. House. Wednesday Hannah sick with flu. Thursday Hannah has 4 hours of testing and Sarah has flu. We figure Mom gets the flu Friday and Dad on Saturday. Mom and Sarah still need to review the 2 essays Sarah has to write as part of her application for High School. Yes, High School! When you want to go to a college prep Arts and Leadership School, you must do extra work to get in. Mom says she is lucky, mom had to take 3 test to get into her high school, and all she got was 2 old nuns telling her she was going to hell. Mom would wear long underwear under her short skirt when it was cold. The nuns disapproved of her showing boys her "underwear". Who knew our mom was such a REBEL, GO MOM!

So, I'm behind, what's new?

Last Saturday was my birthday. I turned 73 ok not true. My dad turns 73 this year but I am very close. I turned 37. For my birthday I received some awesome gifts. My top two are...


House season 1 on DVD from my girls and hubbie! You would think with Hannah I would not like Doctor shows. But I just love House. Truth is I like Doctors like him. They just tell you the way it is. My other weakness is FBI shows. They had a hard time between House and NCIS. I am surprised Sarahbeth didn't go for Numb3rs. Her jewish boy (played by David Krumnholtz) and my jewish boy (played by Rob Morrow, P.S. Mine is CUTER Sarahbeth!) Then again there is always Criminal Minds. I guess they always have Christmas! hint hint!



This awesome guy is from my son! He asked grandma to take him shopping and he bought (with his own money) this great betta. We gave him a girls name but we don't think he minds. His name is Dory, I just love Ellen DeGeneres in Finding Nemo. In case you are wondering, YES my favorite color is blue.

More of the Canyon...

Native Americans Dancing.


A teenager grabbed my Camera! She is lucky to still be breathing!


Jarod and Hannah and 2 other kids finish their Jr. Ranger training and receive their badges!


That little black spot is a California Condor, an endangered bird. It was a true gift to see him. He also brought a friend. They are 36 inches tall and have a 9.5 foot wing span. It was cool. Fun fact from the kids...Condors are mostly black and during the summer the Canyon gets up to 120 degrees. So, to cool off the Condor pees on his feet to keep cool!

Kids can't wait to go back!

A Field Trip to the Grand Canyon....

A far way down.


Three wonderful kid! They are just awesome! True keepers!


A Squirrel comes up right next to us and finds a Peanut Butter Cup wrapper. He then licks it clean, way cool! So, how do you eat your Peanut Butter Cup?






More to come...

Happy 1st Birthday Kailyn!

Love, SarahBeth, Jarod and Hannah

Hello Calkins Family!

We just wanted to say HELLO to Mom's friends. So, Hi Michael, Neca, Michael JR., Laura and Amy!



Glad you could stop by and please come again!

Another one for Hannah!

For Hannah...

17 years and going

17 years with the one you love,
17 years with your best friend,
17 years making a family,
17 years and you are still standing,
17 years full of memories,
17 ways to show you love each still,
17 more years to come your way!

I love you mom and dad! Sorry, it's a bit late!

Love,
Sarahbeth