We have been having so much fun with Anne and Peter here. It is great finally getting a chance to get to know Peter. They are both so cute with the girls. Of course the girls all adore them in return, even Saran Wrap-Ellyn. We spent Saturday at the lake with some friends jet skiing and boating. They had a tube that you drag behind that had a bull on it. Yes, it was quite fun, I think that is as close to real bull riding as I'll ever get. Peter and Anne took a spin on the jet ski and then Mike took me out and did his best to try to get us to biff, but I held on and he failed. Then it was my turn to drive and I came around the one side while he leaned to the other and I was almost in place before we tipped over. Then we couldn't get back on to save our lives. One of us would make it and then we would tip while the other one was attmepting to climb up. We were laughing so hard our attempts just became more and more ridiculous. Finally our friend Todd came by with Jane and Savannah and picked Mike up and I stayed out on the jet ski for awhile. It was great. Sadie and her little friend Addyson played on the lawn at the house the whole time. There were two baby pools and a slip and slide and they just loved it. Ellyn just played with anyone who wasn't on the boat. It was beautiful. We brought cupcakes out with us and sang happy birthday to Sadie. A wonderful way to spend a Saturday. Every night we start a movie and I poop out and take the babies to bed. I guess that means I'm getting old- or that my kids are exhausting me.

Jane realized at field day that she could not jump rope worth beans with a normal jump rope (she always jump roped with her hoola hoop) so we bought her a jump rope (Bailey had eaten her last two) and she has spent the past week mastering this skill. I am proud of her perseverance (sp?). She has it down and is now obsessed. She and her friends have been jump roping non stop all week. That should keep her in shape.

Ellyn has been doing some more balancing and has actually taken two steps, twice. Progress.

Sadie had a great birthday. I can't believe it has already been three years. She has been singing for us quite a bit this weekend. Songs she has written herself. Quite a treat. American Idol really inspired her. Our favorite rendition starts out with "I is," way too much time in the South.

Dave, I hope you are feeling better. Tom your finger looks like it either came from the undead OR like it could go into orbit at any moment. Hayden's pictures are way too cute. Does the voice changer really work? Adina, I know what you mean about smooth transition. Mike and I keep going back and forth on what would be best for Jane for the next couple of years. Should he try for a command sponser and all go to Korea, should I stay here and have him get an assignment here after Korea, our current plan, and about two other options as well. I just want this to impact the girls as little as possible. Decisions, decisions. I just don't want my impatience to be the deciding factor.

Okay, as far as camis. Old Navy on line has layering camis on sale two for $10.00 as of a couple of days ago. They said tiny fit so I got the large and they go down to the top of my thigh. Plenty long, plus they are the thin material they are using for their "layering" line right now. Probably not as nice as the shade ones, but cheap and lots of colors. I'm sure it won't last forever. My sister in law has the shade ones and loves them.
Enough babbling. I love you all, you know I do. Brooke

P.S. Barb, checked out the Schick blog and really enjoyed the stories Martha has been posting. What a treasure.