A story by Briana

Just in case the pictures are too dark and you can't read it, here is what it says.

When I woke up Thursday morning I ate breakfast and went to school and did my morning work. then we did our pencil packet. We had snack and mommy came. She left at 11:15. Then we had lunch. We did recess and did SSR. then we did our math packet and we did 4 pages. Then went outside for recess again. then we came in and we put everything away. Then went to Mrs. Willems room for a video about clouds. We did our afternon ruten and went to P.E. We did our streches and runed around the gym and played a game. then we lined up and got a drink. We went to our room and went home. When I came out I saw a fluffy thing and I ran to see it was a puppy. I was so surprised that we got a puppy. Like on Feburey 6 we where going to, but momy didn't no how to train one. So we did not get a fur ball pupy. I was so sad that I ddin't go to school on friday. Even thow I got a crab and picked up Sydney at preschool and went to mcdonalds. On tursday when we got to daddys work and showed them all his friend came and saw her. her name is ellie.

Fun times!

Briana survived her first sleepover last night! She was invited to her friend Alyssa's birthday party, and it was a sleepover. She really, really wanted to go. I wasn't quite sure she was ready for a sleepover, but I thought we will give it a try and see what happens. I took her over last night, and picked her up this morning. She had a blast!! She said they did all kinds of crafts, they had a pinata and they watched Alvin and the Chipmunks and told ghost stories and did flashlight shadows. Then this morning, they ate donuts and played barbies. She has been a bit cranky today, so I know she's tired. All in the name of fun, right? I'm glad I let her go. She had a very fun time!

Puppy love

We got a puppy! Yay!!! Her name is Ellie (not spelled L E, but sounds the same) and she is an 8 week old Havanese. I love her! She is very sweet and also very fiesty! There was an ad in the Lincoln paper Thursday morning, so I called, drove out to Milford with my mom and Sydney (Briana was in school and Mike couldn't get away from work) and picked her out and brought her home. Sydney held her almost the whole ride home.

Then I walked up to pick up Briana, so we could surprise her with Ellie. Briana came out of school, saw me and smiled. Then she saw the ball of fur in my arms. Her eyes got big and she broke into a run to greet me. It was awesome!

We played with Ellie all day and Briana told me before bed that it was the best day of her life! Mike came home after bedtime and Ellie just wiggled right over to him. I said "look how happy she is to see you!!!!" and Mike said "don't worry, I think I'm gonna like her." So I guess she's officially a member of the family.

Baby chicks

We took the girls to Bomgaar's the other day to hold some baby chicks. They were the cutest things ever!! They keep them in huge metal troffs and you can just stick your hand in and grab one. Once Briana learned that, she stuck her hand in and started grabbing chicks. She'd grab one, hold it and pet it for a minute, then put it back. Then she'd grab another one and do the same thing. She was begging me to please let her get a chick! They were only $1.29 after all. Sadly, we were not able to get any chicks. Maybe next year.

Another St Patty's Day Funny

Briana had the day off of school on Monday, the day before St Patty's Day for a teacher work day. In the car one day, Briana was telling Sydney she had the day off of school on Monday and Sydney didn't. Sydney asked her why not? And Briana said "because, it's my St. Patrick's Day break!"
If only we actually got a St Patrick's Day break. The world would be a better place.

St. Patty's Day Funny

Yesterday morning when the girls woke up, I greeted them with a "Happy St. Patrick's Day!" We went on with our usual morning routine, and after a while, the girls went upstairs to play in Sydney's room. They got out the polly pockets and were playing very nicely together. I went in and told them how proud I was of them for playing so nicely. Sydney looked at me and said "Well that's because you have to be nice on the Fourth of July!"
So cute! I love her.
And Happy Fourth of July to all!

New Tradition

Briana had a rough night last night. At school yesterday, apparently, she was given two worksheets, one to work on that day and one to save till today. Well, she did the wrong worksheet. And she was terrified that Mrs. Bahe was going to yell at her. I sent Mrs. Bahe and email and we got everything sorted out (with no yelling involved). But, since last night was so rough, I knew this morning was going to be bad too. So I thought, I will get the girls up early, get them dressed and we will go to Hy Vee and get donuts for breakfast and eat them in the restaraunt there. That will be a special treat for the girls, and keep Briana's mind off of the worksheets. The girls bounced out of bed, got dressed, and we were off by 7:25! It was very fun. They picked out their donuts, then we just went and hung out and ate them, and we got to watch the sun rise from our table! We decided we are going to start going out for donuts before school once a year. And I think we should do it in March every year, right after daylight savings time so we can watch the sun rise!