bowling fun

Last night a bunch of us got together to go bowling right after school.  Well,  for the kids to go bowling and the moms to hang out and chat.  Michael was so funny.  The balls where just o heavy for him.  Every time he swung the ball he would just fall on the floor after he released it.  There was one girl Lily, that was just too cute.  Every time it was her turn to bowl she would roll it but it took forever for it to get half way down the lane and then someone would have to come and get the ball for her.  After awhile we had other kids help her push the ball down the lane so it would at least make it all the way down.

Park Clean up

Wow I had some cute photos from our park clean up that the kids had done yesterday.  Apparently I am out of photo space for my blog.  What to do? What to do? 
Anyway, the kids had some fun out in the cold.  We did a little park clean up before they played on the playground.  There was so many downed trees in the park.  Of course they where climbing all over them.  There was one tree that fell near the playground that also had a garbage can that was anchored into the ground.  It was kind of funny to see the can just hanging in the air.

Food Drive

Yesterday we got together with the boy scouts and the church to collect food between masses.  The boys did a very good job helping out.  After we collected we took the food over to the Parish Center to separate and bag up.  When we were leaving you could see the people lined up down the street waiting for food.  I couldn't help but cry.

I can't believe how fast the kids are growing

Since the weather has changed I pulled out the kids fall/ winter clothes.  I really can't believe how much they have grown since last year.  I'm guessing I have to hit the store for some basics to get by.  I put a pair of Michaels pants on him this morning and they fit in the waist but were 2-3 inches to short.  I'm wondering if I should hold onto them and cut them into shorts for next year. 
Nicole on the other hand, just doesn't fit into anything anymore. 
Michael got his cub scout uniform yesterday and Nicole's is on order. 
Scouts are starting to fill in all our spare time.  Not that we had much to begin with.  They seem to be enjoying it. 
Nicole is star person for school next week.  I am suppose to go in and do a craft with the class on Monday.  Nicole chose to teach the class how to do, I can sing a rainbow in sign language.  No pressure right.  She learnt how to do the colors in sign language at her last Girl Scout meeting.  I was just sort of there not paying attention to the signs.  Thank you youtube for saving me once again!