Santa Letters

I have a little project that I have been working on...... Letter's from Santa! I typed up some letters that "Santa" wrote to the kids and I am going to mail them to the North Pole so that they can post mark them, North Pole, and they can send them back to the kids. If you want more info on this visit http://www.usps.com/ and look for North pole christmas cancellation. Here is a sample of one. I designed these in Microsoft Publisher, it was a lot of fun. I am so excited!

My Good Friend Kayla,

Did you know December 24th is my favorite night of the year? I line up the reindeer and off we go after I say “up, up and away” and pull on the reins. We stop at so many houses and leave presents for kids all over the worlds to open on Christmas morning.

This year I can’t wait to come to your house in Newton. I was so excited when I found out that you have done really well in school and have been Linda’s big helper. It’s no wonder everyone is so proud of you!

You know, I just told Mrs. Claus the other day that you’ve been such a good girl and deserve something special for Christmas. She said that you want Barbie Dolls and doll clothes for your baby-doll Katie. If you are really good for the next couple weeks I will also bring some surprises for you. I’m going to do the best I can to make this Christmas your best one ever!

Hugs and love,

Santa Claus

PS: In all of this fun don’t forget we are celebrating the greatest gift of all: the birth of Jesus. God’s gift to the world.

Children's Place Jeans

Sorry..... My cousin contacted me today and wants these jeans for her daughter!

Kayla has been growing so much that I had to get her all new jeans a month ago. I just bought her some children's Place jeans at the beginning of the summer. They are still in excellent condition. So I have 3 pairs of Children's Place Jeans that are size 4T and a Children's Place jean skirt size 4T. If you or if you know of anyone that would be interested in them I would like to get them off my hands. I have a price of $2 on each. I would appreciate it if you would contact me by my email kocher4@psbnewton.com. There will be no Shipping. Thanks

NCHS Pops Concert was AMAZING!

The NCHS Chorus

Mallory Bolander and a Rauch boy(an old song, can't remember). He also did a country solo. He had on a black shirt and a black coyboy hat. Very cute!

Kayla and Mallory Bolander (her swimming teacher)

Katie Probst (I babysat for her when she was a baby) She is HILARIOUS

Kayla sitting in her seat

I did Jamie Mahaffey's hair for the concert. We decided that she looks like Barbie!

Jamie sang a duet with a Frichtl girl..... Does She Love You

A song by Taylor Swift....Kayla's favorite singer

She also sang another song, but I can't remember.

The kids did a GREAT job. We really enjoyed it. It was funny and they are ALL so talented. They also did "commercials" for us. Can't wait for the musical in April 16-19.

I've Been Tagged!

I have been tagged by DeAnn at Life is Good...

So here are the rules...

1. Post the rules on your blog
2. Write 6 random things about yourself
3. Tag 6 people at the end of your blog (or however many you want)
4. If you are tagged, just do it, and pass the tag along!

Sorry I'm a little behind, I had to think about this post for a while!

1. I love sports.... Volleyball, basketball, softball and my biggest love is Newton Eagle Football.

2. I too had an illegal consumption at the age of 18. I was on a date with Scott. I told my dad I was going to Bierman's cabin... I had no intention of staying there. We had plans to go to Doug Weddell's party. While we were leaving the party the cops were on there way, we met them. We brought someone back to town and later on we went back to get my car. The cops were still there and the pulled us over. I got to ride to the station with the police officer. I blew a .07. The tickets got dropped later because Hoffeditz was up for re-election. He lost..... they brought the tickets back up...... they dropped them again after a court appearance. Thanks Peg for the moral support.

3. I have a tattoo on my left hip.... it's a sunflower. It was a college thing!

4. I absolutely HATE to wait on someone (usually my husband).

5. I used to be a neat freak, then the kids came along. Now I'm not a freak, but it drives me crazy to have a messy house with toys everywhere.

6. When Scott and I were dating and first married, I had NO patience. I still don't have the best patience as the kids will tell you, but I have came a long way.

I tag... Martha, Mary, Lea, Peggy, Cheryl & Sara B.

Way to go Josie!

Today, my mom, Kayla & I went to Mattoon to see my niece Josie Meinhart compete at her Gymnastics meet. She did AWESOME! She placed 1st on vault, 2nd on uneven bars, 1st on beam, & 3rd on floor. She got a trophy and placed 1st All Around!

Way to go Josie, we are so proud of you!

I wish I had a picture of Josie from today, she had her best ever meet today!
Love you bunches, Josie!

Happy Anniversary!

Today is Steve & Dawn Meinhart's anniversary. Hope you have a great day! Love you guys!

Trick or Treating 2008

My kids had a great time Trick or Treating this year. We only went to 7 houses on Thursday night, just around our neighborhood. Our buckets were full....overflowing actually. We had to start using Kyles football helmet. Friday Kayla's pre-K class had a Halloween parade, they went through some of the classrooms in the high school and she got another bag of candy. Today, we went to my grandma Pruemers (their Great-Grandma) and my mom and dads. I didn't feel like fighting them to put their costumes on so we just went in out street clothes and said "trick or treat". They didn't care. I think we are good until next Halloween....What do you think! Hopefully mom can stay out of it!

If you can't tell my the pictures, Kayla is an Illini Cheerleader and Kyle is an Illini football player! GO ILLINI!!! (Christmas presents from 2007)

This is my first video, hope it turns out.