Spring Break 2010!

Spring Break photos scrolling above.

We had a wonderful time on our vacation. Quite a different experience from Spring Break 2009 (check out the post in the archives)

We ventured to Indian Pass (a peninsula away from Cape San Blas), we were looking for sand, sun and no crowds and we got it!

We relaxed, we played, we dug holes, we flew a kite, Bennett made some friends, we boogie boarded, we attempted to skim board, we ate some delicious seafood, I played in Apalachicola with Ashlee, we had a temporary pet peacock, we fed the wildlife, we layed around, we got sunburned, we packed up and then we came home. It was so nice to get away but as we all know that makes it even nicer to come home. Drake and Murphy were glad to see us and we were thrilled to see them.

This week we have a ridiculously high pollen count to deal with and Bennett starts taking the CRCT on Wednesday. CRCT=NO HOMEWORK! :)

Back to reality....
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April Fools?

OMG! The Lanier family has seriously earned the vacation they are about to embark on. I am wondering if this week has been one big April Fools Joke! In 48 hours we will have our toes in the sand enjoying PERFECT beach weather!

Flag Football!

Here is a picture of Bennett (#31) heading to the field to play some football! He absolutely loves this flag football program. He moves around so much I can't get a good picture of him so this will have to do for now. He scored 2 touchdowns last Sunday and removed many flags :) Go Colts!

Maestro!

Bennett attended a county-wide elementary school band clinic this weekend. Mark and I were totally amazed. 91 4th grade clarinet players spent there Saturday at the band clinic. They learned new notes, techniques and 3 new songs (check out video for a sample). After that they performed for the parents. To think Bennett couldn't play the clarinet in September of 2009 and now he can do this is just amazing to us! The other part of this is that Bennett doesn't practice his clarinet. Mark and I decided not to harp on him about it, as long as he was keeping up with it in school. Hoping that he would just get an appreciation of the playing and instrument and learning to read music. Just think what he could do if he actually practiced! The greatest part of this whole experience has been that he really likes it! :) It appears next year this will become an after school activity for him (like he doesn't have enough of those!) because the lovely county we live in has cut the elementary band program....but you can read about that a few posts down in my blog :)

How To Train Your Dragon Widget

Now that is a birthday with some meaning!

Remember when your birthday meant something? Double digits, you could drive, you could vote, you could drink, you could rent a car and then all of a sudden all your birthdays mean is you are another year older...well this year we wanted to wish a very Happy Birthday to my mother-in-law, Mark's mom and Bennett's Nana-Marianne. This one is a BIG birthday that leaves the rest of us working schmucks jealous! With this birthday Marianne is retiring! WOO HOO!!! So Happy Birthday and an even happier retirement to you!

K is for Kristi!

Today an old friend of mine, who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, is having her surgery. I found a great quote this morning about breast cancer that said: Cancer is a word, not a sentence. I think that says it all. I am sending positive thoughts and love to Kristi and her family today, I hope you will too.

Flag Football Sundays!

Flag football started yesterday in dreary, cold, rainy weather. I am actually home sick today with a sore throat and no energy...most likely because of my parental devotion as I stood outside and rooted on Bennett.

He is on the Colts and the team meets every Sunday for 2 hours. 1/2 practice and 1/2 game. Bennett, is not huge child, but kicked some bootie on defense. He definitely had some Neon Deon moments out there on the field, playing defense, and pulling flags from his opponents like a maniac. Defense? Hmmmm.

Hopefully we have gotten our horrible weather Sunday on the gridiron out of the way!

Welcome to the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure:

Welcome to the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure:

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STRAIGHT A's AGAIN!!!!

Proud? I think so. Bennett got straight A's and S's on his report AGAIN! He has worked SO hard this year. Those A's represent some serious dedication. Sometimes it is hard for me to believe that Bennett is my child with his dedication to good grades and the results of achieving them! You can guarantee that wasn't the story for me! I guess every once in a while on this parenting roller coaster you get a glimpse into something you have done right :)

GO BENNETT!!!!!