School Shopping

I used to love going school clothes shopping. Then, I became a parent of 4 kids who all need new clothes for school. Combine the cost of jeans, shirts, underwear, socks, and shoes with the registration fees and supply lists for school and that becomes a big chunk of change. So, being the frugal shopper that I am, I am always on the lookout for a good deal. While in Oregon, I stopped at the JC Penney with -E-. She found some shorts and a dress, all on clearance. I checked out the kids section looking for some clothes for -L-, who was not with us at the time. I found this shirt.

 "Oh, the smurfs! I loved the smurfs. Hey, its only $2.97.  What a deal!" So I bought the shirt. We got home, and I didn't know, but -E- gave the shirt to -L-. A couple hours later, I went into the bedroom to find this note:

Just in case you can't read it, (as it is in 1st grade graduate writing) it says:

Dear Mom,

 I do not to hert your feelings but I hate this t shrit. Love, -L-

p.s. it's the turth Mom, Love, -L-.

I had to laugh! Even if she didn't like the shirt, the note was worth the 3 bucks! I asked her later what she didn't like about the shirt. She said "It has a funny blue guy". Ok, so I guess its time for Boomerang to start airing the Smurfs as part of its retro schedule, then my kids will come to appreciate those funny little blue guys, (and one girl). Ok everybody, sing it: La, la, lala, la, la, la lala la la...........

Happy Birthday

For his birthday, my husband wanted to go camping. We loaded up the trailer, and off we went. We did some fishing and swimming in the lake. I made a cherry chocolate birthday cake in the dutch oven, which was a smash hit. The family loved it. Happy Birthday!

Hanging out at the Lake.

-N- fishing, (but not catching)

-K- and -E- enjoyed swimming

-L- thought the lake was cold!

Like father, like son!

We had to hang out for a while in the trailer that night. It rained most of the night. We had fun together. Happy Birthday to my wonderful hubby!

First Day of School

Here I am, two weeks behind, finally posting about the first day of school. Well, the kids are somewhat back into the school routine. Only one child has missed the bus so far. Having three kids in three different schools, with three different bus schedules and bell times, makes for a busy morning.

So  here are the kiddos on the first day of school.

-N- is a 9th grader, A FRESHMAN! Cant believe he (or I) am that old. Luckily, he is still in Jr. High as the High school here is 10-12.

Then there is -E-, she's a 7th grader at the Middle School. Also growing up fast.

Next comes -L- who loves 2nd grade and her teacher. She is also excited to start the Discovery Program this year, for talented and gifted students. I always knew she was a smarty pants. :)

Last is -K-, in pre-school. She loves it. I am glad she missed the kindergarten birthday deadline. I don't think I am ready for my baby to be gone every day.

So here's to a great year!