Mandy's Fabulous Sentence

Mandy created this beautiful picture and writing at school. This year, she has learned how to write a complete sentence, using colorful, "rich" adjectives in her writing. I think she is doing a great job!

The picture includes the grill, my blue van, our house, and Paul's blue Subaru. And Mandy and Daddy, of course!

Not bad for a 5 year old!

Chicken Pox

Andrew has the Chicken Pox. Fortunately, with the vaccination he received as an infant, his case will be pretty mild. However, he will still be out of school for the remainder of the week. We have Spring Break next week, so it won't be that bad. I am home with him today, Paul will be with him on Thursday, and I have him again on Friday. He will be missing his big field trip to Columbia, as well.

SOLD!

Yesterday, we had a repeat visitor vying for Paul's Toyota pickup truck. Well, the offer was $8000 cash. We accepted, and are on our way to becoming debt free.

This is more than just a one-time reduction. You see, we will receive a refund of our personal property tax upon turning in the tag. In addition, it will reduce our insurance by about $50 per month. Also, it is one less vehicle to maintain! That is a pretty big deal, over all.

One down, one to go.

Paul will be fixing up the Subaru, which has a little problem. Then, he will be driving that again. We may need to carpool for a few days until that is done. Fortunately, we are on Spring Break in another week. We will have to drive together for Wednesday through Friday. No big deal!

Paul will be parking the van at the Plant Outlet next! Maybe we will have that sold soon, too! That would free up a fair chunk of change monthly, as well. We would also receive a refund of personal property tax, lower insurance, and NO CAR PAYMENT for the first time since 1993!

Can you hear the excitement!

Happy Easter

Game Day

It is baseball season around here. The Dodger's are gearing up for a new season, and so is Paul! But, Andrew is the focus here. He has joined a local Little League team. He is in the Minor Leagues this year. That means the kids pitch to each other this year. In years past, coaches and pitching machines have thrown the ball.

Here are some pictures from today you may enjoy. Let me know if you need your own copy e-mailed to you!