Happy Birthday Cutler

Cutler turned 4! And when Rachel gave him choices of an activity he might want to do for his Birthday, he knew right away he wanted to go miniature golfing! (He has found memories from Pirates Cove in South Dakota!) So we took the kids to one of the only miniature golf courses in the valley, an Indoor course called King Putt. The theme was a Jungle Safari so there were giant animals throughout the course. Which of course the little kids found quite fascinating! We took both the little ones (Mabry and Lincoln) which we soon decided was a bad idea. They did not really understand the concept of staying on the course. Or moving one hole at a time. They pretty much just wanted to run around throughout the entire area. Too bad we were not the only ones there!! Next time we know to leave them at home!! (We forgot that in South Dakota they both stayed in strollers the whole time so our perception of the experience was tainted!)
Anyway, I think the big kids had a lot of fun. And at the end of the course Emerie, Quincy, my Mom, and Rachel all earned a free game by having there ball go into the right hole! So they can all definitely go back for cheap!

Picture Tag

Instructions: Go to your picture file, go to the 6th folder and post the 6th picture and explain it.

Here it is the 6th image in the 6th folder of my iPhoto Library. What is it you say? Well, this is a picture of the Alamo that I took in San Antonio when I was sent there a few years back (2005 to be exact!) for a Renaissance Learning conference. Since the conference was only during the day we had some early evening hours to fill and since we were right on the Riverwalk there were quite a few things to see, including the Alamo!

I tag Ann, Erin, Larissa, Michelle, and Kerri! Have fun!!

The Passing of a Legend

My brother called me yesterday evening with some very sad news. Coach Gregory Spencer passed away on Friday after a fight with throat cancer. He was Brian's Football coach during his Highschool years. And was the Track coach for my Sister and I. He definitely had a gruff exterior, but he sure was able to get things done! There are many things I could share about my experiences with him, but I will always remember how he helped my Mom's wish for Brian's Christmas present come true. I hope we remembered to tell him thank you.