While the cat's away....

yes....and the mice will play! How true this statement was at our house last weekend! I went for a LONG weekend of scrapbooking and while I was gone Joe took the kids shopping and this is what they came back with!

Maddie Madelyn & Jack...our neighbors!

Max Paige & Lindy...

Max was told we would get a basketball court at the new house and Mads was told she would get a trampoline. Well, she has been asking and asking and asking and finally DADDY gave in. She must of batted her eyes just enough and off they went! They have had fun but the interesting thing is that I think Max and his friends have jumped on it as much as Mads and her friends. Of course, Max has it positioned right under the basketball goal and has been doing all kinds of trick shots! Boys!

I am glad that Mad finally got it and was really glad that it has a net around it! Yes I was a little worried. Joe had one growing up and it never had a net on it and...well you see how he turned out! LOL! Just kidding honey!

My scrapbooking LONG weekend consisted of 5 days and it was great to get away and get some things done. I was sad going thru some of the pictures because it makes me have to face the fact these kids are really growing up. I am trying to get all of it done before Max graduates....I only have 3 years left...I hope it is enough time.

I hope all of you are enjoying your summer. Cannot believe we are half way thru July. Maddie is heading to St. Louis next week with my mom to see some friends and Max is off to Colorado with his XC team for a running camp/team building week. Sad for them to go but glad for the time with JPS. It has been 4 years since we have had a week at home by ourselves. Joe is being a sport and going to the Rascal Flatts concert with me. HE HATES COUNTRY MUSIC! Look for an update on that outing!