Cooper loves to dance.  The kid was on the dance floor from the mintue we got there until we had to drag him off when we left.  Here are som pics of his signature dance move “The Wiggle.”  He is a HUGE Wiggles fan.  He just found out today that we are going to see them in San Antonio at the end of July.  He is very excited.  I know, I know, everytime I buy a ticket like this ahead of time it means we are bound to move before the concert date but I am pretty sure we are here to stay.  No more moving!!!!!!!!!!!

OK I have been promising pictures from our trip back to Milford.

Noah is Serious!                        Cooper riding his bike                Niki and Noah about to race

Noah in winner circle          Thanks Niki for letting him win         Noah and Niki talking

The boys trying the stomp rocket before bed

Ah and one of the most beautiful reasons I selected this home site.  Always gorgeous!

We had another GREAT weekend here on the path.  Fun was had by all at Walburg.  Coopy doo danced the entire night.  He is big time into the Wiggles and danced the Wiggles dance the WHOLE 2-3 hours.  I couldn’t believe how much he loves to dance.

Yesterday was fun at the block party.  Noah met a bunch of new kids and had fun doing a parade and running in the funky sprinkler.  Today we went to the community pool for the first time this season.  I forgot how once you are in the pool you forget how hot it is.  It was only 80 or so when we got there(11 am).  I had to get out of the pool because I was too cold.  The “boys” stayed in the whole time.  Afterwards we went and got some yummy fajitas.  And of course tonight was movie night.  We had fruit skewers, popcorn and fruity water.  The kids loved the movie.  It was the first time that everyone didn’t get up and walk away fromt he movie(Alvin and the Chipmunks).  Then the guys put in “Top Gun” until it was time to pull the plug.

Tomorrow we have all rented speed boats on Lake Travis.  20 of us are renting 3 speed boats on Lake travis.  We are going to do some skiing and stuff then some cocktail and appetizers at Carlos and Charlies and then back home for a BBQ.  What a nice weekend!  ahhhhhhh

Checked in on the Jungle Java.  They are almost done painting.  I think they just have another coat of paint to do.  woohoo it looks really nice.

Well gotta go my sweet coopy doo is asleep in my bed.  I guess I took too long to type this.  I guess I get to be lulled to sleep byhis sweet sighs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today was not as hot as the other but we still had fun.  I takes a few 100 degree days to get the pool water warm.  So today we decided to have a water baloon fight.  I filled 100 balloons with water and 9 kids and a few adults had fun.  The nice thing with the heat is that the water evaporates pretty quickly leaving us all feeling cool. 

The other day we went to the German festival in Pflugerville.  Noah and Cooper rode almost every ride.  Cooper is afraid of nothing.  He wil ride any ride and do so with a huge grin.  Despite the heat we haven’t gone to our community pool as much as we have enjoyed our pool out ack.  Aunt Jan bought the kids a pool complete with a boat race launch.  They love it.

This Friday a bunch of the neighbors are going out to Wallburg for a Friday night of fun.  It is a big outside venue with a live band, beer burgers and cowboys.  Last year a couple of cowboys dropped in to water their horses and allowed all the kids to ride their horses and take pictures.

On Saturday there is a block party.  THis will be with ALL the neighbors on our block.  Lots of food and games will be in store.

AND on Sunday we are trying to plan our big movie night.  Steve gets the big projector from Dell and we watch a family movie on the Jone’s garage.  The whole block comes out for this show.  I think we have decided on Alvin and the Chipmunks for the first movie.  First film is on at 9ish.  We do this all up with tickets and vending stands.

ahhhhhh it is so great this time of year.  School is almost out and the weather is getting nice.  Lots of fun times planned ahead.  Oh and we are about a month away from Jungle Java opening.  By July it will be about too hot for the little ones to play outside and perfect for the JJ.  However I don’t think Icould ever convince Noah and Cooper that it is too hot to play.  They will be beet red in the face and still say they are not too hot.  Gotta love them!

I’ll have more postings on them later.  They are both growing so quickly.  I am astounded every day by the things that Noah says.  He truly is remarkable.

OH am I procrastinating.  I have a bunch of work to do but I haven’t posted in a while.  I even watched some Wiggles with Cooper to get out of doing this(balancing the books).  I will get right on it as soon as I am done here.

Well it is a hot one here today.  Suppose to get up to 100 degrees.  I love it love it love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!  That’s not to say that it isn’t hot but it feels good.  It’s still spring so we get nice cooler nights.  The kids have been having fun in the pool that Aunt Jan bought them.  I think we are going to be playing in it again today!

While in Michigan we traded in our minivan early.  We were already over on miles and weren’t due to turn it in til November.  Well they had some great deals and we got a new car for the same price.  I didn’t really get to drive it much til we got back here.  What a great car.  It is much better than the last model.  WE got the same Walter P Town and Country but it has so many more options.  I like the layout and Gregg loves the touch screen radio.  He loved being able to plug his Ipod into the stereo and download his stuff into the car.  It was nice for him when he had to drive home.  I LOVE the autostart.  I knew it would pay off.  Yesterday we went grocery shopping and we were able to cool down the car before we got to it and put in the kids and groceries.  Perfect!

I have a bunch to say aobut Lost.  I finally watched all 4-5 episodes in one sitting.  I have some thoughts but will share them later.  I still have thoughts on Aaron but we will share those later.

OK well I should get back to work.  I can find nothing to say all day here.  The JJ is moving right along.  I bet they are sanding the drywall as we speak.  We need to get up there.  We go once in the am and once in the pm.

OK gotta get to work.  

Finally I am feeling better.  Whoa everyone but Gregg got this bug and it hits the adults and stays with them for a while.

Finally the weather cleared up.  We had some really bad storms Wednesday night.  There was lightning, hail and tornado warnings.  I had the boys sleep with us that night.  Didn’t get much sleep that night.  Gregg of course fled to another bedroom.  However, he was kind enough to let me go to bed last night at 8:30.

Finally…I think this is going to be my last day subbing.  WE are just too busy getting the Jungle Java ready.  I really like subbing for my old school.  The sixth grade math classes only have an average of 10 kids per class.  They do smaller class sizes to improve test scores.  I guess that special grant runs out this year and next year they are back to regular size classes.  The sizes are still smaller than what I am used to in Michigan.

Finally the end is near.  We were told that construction would be done by the 3rd week in June!  Yahoo.  The Electrical, plumbing and drywall are done.  Now I get to start decorating and doing LOTS of other stuff.  Our playscape people don’t come til the second week of June so we still won’t be open til…..I’m thinking friends and family grand opening party on July 5th.

Well that is the latest.  I have to get ready for school but I am still going to post lots of pics from our visit to Mi plus Noah’s Superbowl win.

I have lots of pics and thought to share when I feel better.  Stay tuned.

I have always wanted to sit on a jury.  Alas, I never make it.  Once I was summoned but I had moved from Oakland to Wayne county so I was disqualified.  A few years later I was sent info on becoming a juror.  I knew once I read the questionaire that I wouldn’t be accepted.  It had asked if I had ever sued someone.  The problem was not only did I sue someone but I sued a drunk driver who ran me over while I was walking.  Yea, not going to get into a jury with that history. 

Then it happened.  I got a summons here in Texas.  There was no silly questionaire asking about lawsuits and drunk driving.  The only thing that would trip me up on this jury summon would be the fact that I have a masters.  I have a theory on the intelligence they look for(or lack of).  OH I was sooooo excited and then I looked at the date.  They wanted me Monday, May 5th.  UUGGHH I knew I would be in Michigan.  Foiled again!  I wrote a nice letter to the explaining that I would be out of town but would love to join them when I come back.  Yea, still no comment from them.  I’m sure I will hear something in a few more years.  ack.

Yesterday Gregg and I took the boys to U of M.  Gregg wanted to get pics of the stadium.  Wow the new press box and suites are totally going to change the look of the stadium.  We took the boys past one of the houses I spent most of my college life in and my dorm.  We also took them to one of my favorite eating spots, Red Hot Lovers.  They had no BBQ Tofu like I used to eat but it was all still good.  I even walked the boys under West Engineering and they loved it.  Of course it was a beautiful day.  It was 76 and all the college kids were in shorts and t-shirts.  I didn’t bring enough warm clothes because it doesn’t normally get this warm here now.  WE have been blessed this trip.

OK well ony two more days for the boys and i and Gregg leaves tomorrow.  It’s been fun but boy I am ready to go home and sleep in my own bed and not leave my 5 mile radius.  I am sooooo sick of driving.  poor Gregg.

Thanks again to everyone who showed up.  We had lots of fun as everyone at Duggans could tell.  A big thank you to Tom for giving Gregg the tapes of all the old shows.  He can’t wait to get a tape player and listen to those on his way home.

So we only have a few more days left a still a lot to do.  Wednesday night I am finally getting to go tothe Tiger game.  It has been a long time since I have seen downtown.  I really want to see the new buildings and stuff.

OK I don’t listen to music on the radio but I heard this song and fell in love with it.  Sorry if this is an old song but I thought I would share it with you.  It is such a fun and cool song.  That is the best but simplest way to describe it.  Enjoy

Tonight we are meeting up at Duggans!  It is on Woodward 1/4 mile north of 13 Mile on the west side of the road in Royal Oak.

We will be there 7PM-…….  Check the downstairs bar area for us.