Art Show

Every now and then I need to display some of the great art work the boys bring home from school. . .ESPECIALLY when it's Jayden's 1st place piece . . .


This is the piece that won the blue ribbon!

















Here's another one by Jayden "Trees in Autumn". He even knows the different types of medium he uses. . . he is really taking an interest in his artwork.















Here's one by Kyler - they used a cup lid to make the circles.





















Here's one by Evan, he is studying dinosaurs this week.
















I think Uncle Mike will be proud!

The Pitts (ARMpitts that is)

Just a quick little funny . . . . The other day after baseball practice Jayden said something to Kerry about his armpits being wet. Then, later that night he told me he thought he might need to put on some deodorant because his arms were ". . you know, (waves his hands under his arms) . . fuming". How funny! Well, I kinda forgot about it and the next morning as I am hustling them out the door for school, I can't find Jayden. . . he was in our bathroom with the door locked. . . when he emerged and ran out the door, I made him stop and tell me what he was doing (just making sure we weren't sneaking anything to school, like a pocket knife!) He finally, said "you know, (pointed under his arms)!" So I am going to buy some Deodorant for him to keep in his bathroom, so he doesn't have to sneak around:)! Awwwhhhh -- next thing you know I'll be buying shaving cream!

Hogeye Half Marathon!

2 "halfs"make a whole, right? That was Kyler's logic. . . sounds good to me:)!, I think I'll go with that!

There is only one word to describe the Hogeye . . HILLY! But, hey, it's NWA after all!

My boys were there to cheer me across the finishline! And eat some snacks and hangout on the square (the best part)!

I always wondered where the kids learned the hand-jesters during pictures. . . . hmmm.

I am glad I did it! Think I might be retiring for a little bit, though!:)

Conversations with a Pitts Boy

Since this blog is my version of "scrapbooking" --I must include these little things that I don't want to forget. . . like the funny little things these boys do and say!

"NOT MEE--E-E!"
Quote from Evan and said very frequently these days! For instance ... the entire packet of fish food was floating in Kyler's new fish bowl, all I said was "oh my goodness" and "E-eVan" -- from the other room you hear "NOT MEE--E-E!" ---the other boys were at school! Or if I say "somebody put change in the dvd player" you hear "Not mee-e-" -- you get the picture!

". . . because girls are SASSY and they laugh alot. . . FOR NO REASON AT ALL!" (and add a shoulder shrug with hands in the air.)
Quote from Kyler to explain to Jayden why when he grows up he doesn't want to have girls, he wants to have boys!

"-@#*#, *$#@, and mindless woman" (not used at the same time!)
Quotes from Jayden as soon as he enters the car and has learned some new choice words and expressions from a particular third grader! What's up with the third grade?! He doesn't know what they mean, or that they are bad, until Kerry or I freak out. The principal was called by the time a third choice word was spoken -- he no longer sits by that third grader anymore!

also--Baseball season has begun -- tonight included Kyler's practice and Jayden's practice and scrimmage game. Jayden is hitting the ball this year --yay. Remember last year - like one hit the entire season and being scared of the pitching machine - no more! However, he is doing some serious smack talkin' -- after his base hit tonight and then the kid after him struck out he told the kid he "sucked" --getting a little to big for his britches already -- plus, again, not liking that choice word!

A "Real" Easter!!

Sunshine, warm temps, Easter Lillies, new clothes, egg hunting and family---that's right we had it all this year!! I don't think there has been an Easter Day since we moved to NWA that has lived up to a "real" Easter! Thank you weather . . no chill bumps or rain!

We did a little egg decorating the night before . .

The birdnest treats. . .

The chicks . . (no pic of the bunny cake this year!)

Photo shoot before church. . .

In case you are wondering. . . yes, they were bribed! Cold-hard cash! But have you ever seen such smiles?!

some outdoor play . . .

a little kite flying . . .(thank you Easter bunny for the kites!)

. . .and lots of hunting!

It was a Hoppy Easter Day:)!

The Ironpig Duathlon!

Just call our fam athletic:)! This weekend Kerry, Mom and I participated in the Ironpig Duathlon and the boys (Jayden and Kyler) ran in the kids run!! AND - I cannot forget that Pop and Mim got their own workout as they kept the boys 'til we crossed the finishline (and we all did --yay!)



We didn't get to see the boys in action because we were in the midst of our own run, but Pop and Mim were there to cheer them on! Jayden came in 4th and Kyler ran like a champ! yay!



My "untrained" husband took it in stride and seemed to complete the 3.5 mile run - 18 mile bike- 3.5 mile run with ease! (we will blame his success on the fact that he has done TRIathlons before!) I feel quite accomplished in that I finished- considering my bike training was little to none! My legs were feeling it that last run, though! AND -GO MOM! I only hope that in 20 years I can do as well as she did!!

Afterwards. . .

I'm not a beer drinker - however, when you are exhausted and your legs feel like jelly you just can't beat it-- I think I drank it quicker than Kerry:)!

Great things are happening around here!

Today, after 10 years with Acme Brick Company, Kerry put in his resignation. 10 YEARS! I know that it was a hard move to make after being with them for this long and Acme has been good to us through the years. Acme took us to Little Rock, then Jonesboro, then Dallas/Ft.Worth Area, and finally to our home here in NWA.


The EXCITING part . . .


Kerry and I have bought a new business. . . "Foster's Exterior Solutions". It is a siding, guttering and window business - sales and construction. It is a wonderful opportunity and it has been a dream of Kerry's to have his OWN business, so we are very excited! Also, we didn't forget about Breaux's . . . now, Kerry will have more time to devote to that as well!



Life might be a little crazy around here for the next little bit as we adjust to all these changes, but hey, we like a little craziness!!