Olsen Update

The big news of the week is that Jake got a haircut. Dionne and I were sitting at her house and decided that it was time. Jake had a deal with his dad that he didn’t have to cut his hair unless he got an "S" on his report card. Well since that hasn’t happened yet, I had to step in. With Dionne’s help we finally got him into the chair. It’s still long, but it looks SO much better. I’ll attach a picture later, when he's more cooperative. By the way, the last time he got his haircut was last Feb. right before his baptism.
Jessica, in case you didn’t know has changed her name to Vanessa.. and is officially enrolled for kindergarten. Hopefully, she’ll get in, since Bridgeport is on a lottery system and the total enrollees as of today showed that over 45 kids will not get in. Thank goodness for sibling priority and the fact that I know people.
I keep looking for a new home to move to, but unfortunately the housing market and mortgage rates are not cooperating, so we'll probably just end up staying here.

Snakes, Lizards, Frogs and More!!!

Jake had his Reptile Birthday party this last Friday. He had a great time! His favorite part was when the huge albino burmese python was wrapped around his body! Did I mention that I am terrified of snakes!!! Even when Jake's friend Lake had the snake wrapped around his foot and called for help, I couldn't help him because it meant I would have to touch the snake. Nick came to the rescue and helped him get un-constricted from the snake. (Lizard boy was at the head of the snake protecting the others from the mouth!) The frog peed all over Jake, but that was the only present left for any of the boys. They saw and held or touched a frilled lizard, some frogs, an african bull frog, the python, a brazilian rainbow snake?, a tarantula and a black faced monitor....(I may have left out a few) The boys had a great time!

Nature Center

Jake is working on a 3rd grade project where we have to visit Santa Clarita historical sights. Well with Gary in Park City this weekend, I decided to take the kids to Placerita Nature Center. We had a pretty good time. WE took the Nature walk first...It was a small walk with lots of history. We identified many of the local wild plants and touched and smelled...Jessie got her first touch of Poison Oak, which was being explained at the time, but Jessie didn't hear the part-don't touch. Luckily, we had lots of antibacterial spray and lotions (so no one better make fun of me ever again). The main reason we were there was for the Oak of the Golden Dream Tree...where Gold was discovered in California. Anyway, early that morning there was a car that had gone of the road and crashed near the tree, so it was closed off. However, since there were a few students there for reports, they allowed us to go and see the tree. The car was already out of the embankment, but there were parts and glass all over. The kid did survive. After a short picnic, we stayed for the Animal presentation and got up close an personal with a snake, oppossom, owl, some bird that is related to the falcon and a tarantula...MY FAVES!!! I guess I was just trying to get used to these to get ready for Jake's birthday party- more to come on that this weekend! Have a good week everyone.

It's Always fun When Grandma Comes!

WE had a fun, quick trip with Grandma. She came in Saturday afternoon and we got to visit for a few days. We pretty much shopped because I was trying to get stuff ready for Jake's birthday party in a few weeks. We spent Sunday watching the Superbowl and laying around since both Jake and Jess were sick. Monday night, we met Uncle Eddie, Jamie, Mike, Troy and Tiffany at Applebees. Tuesday, we did the Bridgport Fundraiser at Claimjumper and Aunt Jolene came over for a short visit. It was nice just to visit.

BookFair Roadtrip

What a fun week last week was. I spent all week at the school helping some of the fellow PTA board members with our annual bookfair. Apparently the "new" book that all the kids want in school is Diary of a Wimpy Kid 1 and 2....because we sold about 60 of each book. It was a great success and I look forward to helping out next year.