Girlie Time

What is a trip to Dallas if we dont hit the American Girl Doll Store? This place is so much fun to take the girls to. The boys followed us in but we ran them off into the mall. First, Nellie and Sarah hit the beauty shop for new hair styles. Afterwards, we looked at EVERY outfit in the Bitty Twin section. Luckily that area is smaller than the other dolls.


Amanda and Sarah


Alyssa and Nellie

Two very excited girls after a tough day of shopping!

Roller Coaster Crazy

The boys have turned into Roller Coaster Maniacs - they rode every ride at Six Flags this week with Dad in tow - and many of them 3 - 4 times as the lines were short. Mr. Freeze, Titan and even some oldies - Judge Roy Scream and the Shockwave. They are already making plans for the next trip there. The girls cant wait to join them.... as for me - I will continue to be the non-rider who holds all the stuff.

Cow Appreciation Day

This has become a favorite tradition - Chick-fil-A's Cow Appreciation Day. Dress up like a cow and get a free meal. We were a sight for sure - Im not sure if we resembled cows at all but we did have a lot of fun making the costumes!!

Travel with A Large Family

This has always been a tough one for us and we generally had to have 2 hotel rooms. I found this website today and thought I would share it as it list hotels that have rooms for more than 4 persons.

http://www.sixsuitcasetravel.com/

Personally, we recently found Homewood Suites. Large rooms with kitchens and they offer a full breakfast (a big plus for my growing crew). Their rates are especially good on Friday and Saturday nights.

Thank A Veteran

My dh saw an elderly gentleman getting out of a car yesterday with 'Disabled Vet' license plates. He stopped and thanked him for serving our country. The man was surprised and told him that no one had every told him that.

How sad is that? An American injured while serving his country should have been thanked a hundred times. So when you see a veteran - thank him! You could make their day!!

Awanas

We ended our 5th year of Awanas last month. This year Raymond volunteered with Cubbies, Andrew received his Timothy Award (completed 4 books in 4 years in Truth & Training), Adam finished Book 2 in Truth & Training and the girls finished their 2nd book in Sparkies. As always, it has been another great year for the Fryes at Awanas!!

Another Birthday Boy!!

Andrew's 12th birthday was Saturday. (All three boys birthdays are spread over a 5 week period so birthday celebrations have been non-stop since April 30.) One thing continous about Andrew is that he never quits smiling. He is also continously growing taller - about 3 more inches and he will be taller than his Mom!!

This is his 2nd bday!


Want to know anything about airsoft guns? Just ask any boy in my house! One unnamed boy, can tell you to never take one apart - there are about 100 little pieces and springs inside that never fit back together.



Happy Birthday Andrew!!!