I love my kids' schools. Have I said that before? Well, the 7th grade went on a ski trip today to Ski Brule! Justin had THE best time! He want's ski stuff for his bday and wants to take lessons. I'm really excited for him - he's finally interested in a sport!

Just entered my pick for JZB (Barrons - Fever series by Moning) on her fan page. I think James Purefoy is the perfect hottie to fit JZB! He has the personality, too!

So, I read all the HP books out loud to Justin and he loved it. I loved it. It was great 'bonding' time. And, now - even though he's 12 and reads at a college level - I'm reading him Sherlock Holmes. I bought Volume 1 at B&N for $8! But, we read last night and again this morning. It's wonderful - I love it! I wish Tyler would listen but nope - he'd rather watch TV. I've tried so hard with that one. The only thing I CAN get him to read is a comic book (which is why I'm glad they're turning some classics into comic book form - The Boxcar Children, for example). Anyway, I might actually start reading the HP series to Joshua, too. :)

I took Justin again to play chess at B&N - the GB chess club meets there the 1st Monday of every month. He played with an older man this time. I find it funny that on the way there he was bragging that he's only been beaten a few times - Ha! He lost every game. But, leave it to Justin to see the silver lining: he said, "I learn something every time I loose." What a wonderful quote, huh? He had a great time. I bought him and me Volume 1 of Sherlock Holmes - we're going to read it out loud the way I read him the whole HP series. It was a great 'bonding' time for us. So, we're excited to have something like that again. I wish I could read to Tyler and actually have him interested - but, his attention span and imagination are short-lived. Joshua is just too young yet. Although, I bet I could start reading him the HP series and he'd actually enjoy it.

Superbowl Sunday - and boy was I into it! Sky had to sleep during the day b/c he's working nights so I took Tyler and Joshua to the zoo - BRR! But, what fun! Hodari and Zuri had their antlers painted Green & Gold! The Macaques were have a blast with their green and gold streamers. The lions had already demolished their packer toys! The wolves and cougars and bobcats were out roaming around as well as the red fox and the prarie dogs. We got to see the baby Tamarin's - omg! Tooooooo cute! Came back home and snoozed before the big game. Sky got up and I fixed us some really good potato skins from Sam's - had a big GB Packers double cookie, and later, ribs and mashed potatoes and steamed carrots. Not a typical Superbowl fare but - yummy just the same (no beers for anyone tonight). It was a tight game! Sooo good. I'm such a poor looser - I hate it when I can hear the audience cheer for the 'other' team. LOL! But, Yay - my Packers won it! Woooohooo! And, - goodnite! :) I'm tired. And, back to reality tomorrow.

I totally forgot to mention this funny little thing Joshua said the other day - Justin was being a smart* and asking Joshua what a star was made of. Joshua's reply: "an upside down triangle and another triangle." LOL! Even Justin was laughing.

I am super excited! We finally bought a Fifth Wheel! Wooohooo! The bad part is - I can't admire it or load it yet. We still have the old one in our driveway - until we can dig it out and make the swap. So, the new one is in VanBoxtel storage. It's 33 feet long - 3 slide outs. Very cool bunk house with tons of space! We have an outside kitchen (and TV). I'm soooooo excited to take it to Myrtle Beach which is booked and paid for! Yipeee! I do hope we can do a weekend camp trip before we go to sort of 'break it in.' :)

Oh - and Joshua told me today - he wasn't going to give me anymore kisses if I kept saying naughty words! Awwww! That'll cause me to watch what I say from now on!

When Justin found out his music teacher was retiring he said, "Wow! I had no idea she'd been teaching that long. She's not grumpy." I thought that was way too funny. Mrs. Fontaine (sp) was pleased. Haha!