week 17

Last week of the girls off-track time and they have been enjoying a Harry Potter marathon.  Whenever it gets scary, Jessi snuggles up to Bev.

Bev chose Panda Express for her birthday dinner--a big change from her usual choice--Mexican.

Mike ran to the store before work to get cinnamon rolls for the birthday girl for breakfast.

Christian wanted to start riding his bike to school.  We are strict on bike safety around these parts.  As I was reminding him of the rules, I had this feeling that he wasn't really hearing me, so, I decided a little spying was in order.  I watched him leave the neighborhood and then followed him home from school, and I did not like what I saw.  Little Man is now grounded from his bike.

The bedroom is almost done.  The headboard turned out exactly how we planned, and Bev is mostly sleeping there.  Every once in a while, she opts for sleeping in the extra bunkbed in Jessi's room, but she is thoroughly enjoying having her own space.

Mike was in charge of the soccer-related gifts, and he did pretty darn good.  Orange and aqua are her favorite colors.

Drew played in a water polo tournament.

Bev took birthday cupcakes to her last Activity Days.

She now gets to wear makeup--mascara, eyeshadow and lip gloss.  She has the longest eyelashes, lucky girl.

Drew had another scout campout.  He came home, had a bath and then slept for a few hours.

I think we have officially reached the point I have been dreading--Bev doesn't want to match Jessi anymore.  Boo!  I got them matching Easter dresses, and Bev wanted hers to be different from Jessi's, and doesn't want to wear them on the same day.

I got Bev a charm bracelet for her birthday.  It says "be-you-tiful."

Jones party and cute cousins.

Christian with Grandma and Grandpa Peel.

Bev with Grandma and Grandpa Peel.  I had so much fun chatting, I failed to get many pictures of the event.