A Very Daisy Day

Grace had a big day on Saturday. She had her investiture ceremony at Hidden Valley, which means she is officially a Daisy Girl Scout! Since she said her "On my honor" pledge, she can now wear her vest, along with her pins and badges to school. We are so proud of our Daisy! After the ceremony, we got to tour Hidden Valley, a real "hidden" camp in the middle of Lawrence. We had the ceremony in a cabin and then toured the grounds, which will be where Grace can go to day camp this summer. We saw the Yert (a round, raised cabin), the zip line, a fabulous tree house, and many winding paths. It was great fun...and then it began to snow! It was a great experience for all of the Daisies. Here are some pictures of the event.

Lots of surprises!!!!

This week is conference week, so I am at school from 8 to 8 for today and tomorrow. I was so disappointed because our new baby furniture was to be delivered today and Brandon would get to see it before me! I called and bugged him all day long. "Is it here yet?" "Is it put together yet?" "Is it cute?" Each time, he was busy and almost sounded annoyed when I called! I was so mad! Well, I just got home, and guess what? Our furniture arrived, has been assembled, the room has been painted, and the wainscoting was put up! Surprise, Julie! These pictures don't do it justice, but here are some shots of our new baby's room-to-be! Imagine it with the red toile bedding!

And the sonogram says.....

It's a girl!!!!!We had our sonogram today and expected to see our little boy smiling back at us! Instead, our little girl was throwing punches and hamming it up in front of the camera. Life is full of surprises. We had a boy name picked out, but we're not ready to name our new daughter just yet! Maybe that part will be a surprise, too.

Fall Fun!!

We thought we left all of those leaves on New Hampshire Street behind, but it turns out that there are just as many, if not more, in our new neighborhood!

Election Day!

Brandon and I got up early and "Barack-ed" the vote this morning. The kids participated in the Kids Voting as well! (I am pretty sure they "Baracked" it as well) Tonight, we are off to an election party. I decorated cookies with the Obama campaign symbol on them. What happened to the old days when I used to work at The Cookie Factory and my decorating abilities looked good? Brandon made some Sarah Palin broomsticks for the party as well. (string cheese and pretzel sticks made to look like a broom)We are heading to the party tonight. Although Keri said it was a Bipartisan party, I am wearing my blue and Brandon is sporting his Obama Says Knock You Out shirt. We'll see how it all plays out!