The Lane Family

I cannot believe that it’s October already! Where has 2008 gone? At this rate, I need to start Christmas shopping for NEXt year, because holidays seem to be coming more quickly than they used to! Kevin and Cady don’t seem to mind, though!

Kevin started third grade this year, and we all really love his teacher. He went on his first official Cub Scout camp out last weekend, and had a fantastic time! Kirby was another story, but Kevin was in his element. I also signed both kids up for trampoline/tumbling classes, but Kevin is the only one who has continued with it. I am amazed at all he can do! He can flip and do some cool trampoline tricks. He’s working on a back flip, but that is pretty scary stuff for an 8 1/2 year old who isn’t very fond of pain!

Cady has the same teacher Kevin had for first grade. We were very excited about that! So far, she is doing really well, although spelling tests are not her favorite thing! She still loves to read and draw, and gets better at it every day. She took art lessons last year, and would like to continue- we just need to find a place closer to home for her to attend. She loves to make friends wherever she goes, and is in heaven with all of the glittery girly stuff like make-up and pedicures! Cady also got glasses last month! A picture of her wearing them is on the “family pictures” link.

Discovery Lane is almost full this year!! We are having a lot of fun with it, and we have some wonderful families who attend. It has definitely been worth all of the blood, sweat, and tears that we went through to get it started. Kirby and the kids and I are actually getting to go on our first vacation in four years! We are going to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge for a few days. We will try Dollywood and figure out what else we want to do when we get there. We are all very excited about the prospect of an actual vacation! That’s all of our news for now!

wplane :: Oct.12.2008 :: Uncategorized :: 2670 Comments »

Our pre-school was doing a unit on baby animals in May. As a community service project, we asked the children to bring in supplies that could be used at our local animal shelter. Our parents are incredibly generous, so I had quite a haul to take to animal control. The director was overjoyed when I brought in all the “stuff” and asked me if I wanted to look around. Big mistake! Not only did I bring them supplies, I also bought one of their puppies to bring home to the Lane house. I could not resist the sweet little face and cuddling. The kids were overjoyed (Kirby was not), and he has been named Nashville (Nash) Dave. The Dave part is Cady’s addition! He was supposedly a border collie mix, but there is no way that’s true. He is already huge! We think he is some sort of mountain dog/lab mix. Dixie and Sonny both love him and they have a great time playing. He’s a little nutty, so he fits right in around here! His pic is on the “family pictures” page.

wplane :: Jun.14.2008 :: Uncategorized :: 1845 Comments »