Safety City

A small version of the Tennessee Theater

driving her mini car and feelin' fine

some 'smoke' filled the room and we all had to escape out the window

a tiny Shoneys

trying on a real fire man's coat

Emily's class had a field trip to Safety City. A miniature city of Knoxville for kids to learn safety laws for pedestrians, traffic and fire. She and I had a great time. There was lots of sunshine and I actually learned a thing or two. I was also reminded to get a fire extinguisher for the kitchen and replace my smoke detector batteries. The kids got to drive minature cars and ride bicycles around this mini city. They had to obey the stop signs, stop lights, railroad crossings, and yields. It was pretty tricky. Emily actually got in a "car accident" and recieved a "citation" (25 second break) from the Safety City Cop. Looks like we will need a few more lessons before taking her on the real road.

The easter bunny thought ahead this year and found bathing suits and flip-flops a suitable gift for easter baskets.... threw in a few jelly beans and a movie and called it good. One thing he didn't think of was how difficult it is for a Borden child to change out of a bathing suit on a very sunny warm day and get into a white shirt and tie to go to church.

Easter Sunday

Jacob's attempt to eat the peeps....said he didn't like them looking at him....and he was too full from eating all his other candy.

OOps I forgot St. Patrick's Day

Spring has sprung

Being able to eat meals outside has set free a few dinner rules. When eating on the deck we do play with our food. You should hear him try to talk with these in his mouth!

Ok, our daffodils have finally bloomed...and here they are.

Rhythms Festival

Emily and friend Anyah under the Kid's Bop sign

Tara, Caroline and Brooke all showing their support for younger 2nd grade siblings during the show.

Jacob and Altin after the show.

Jacob and Emily put on a show with the 1st and 2nd graders that was called a Rhythm festival. It was very coincidental that both of their classes were assigned the parachute.

The camera doesn't take good pictures in the dark...but, here is our attempt. They had a fun time and did a fine job.