Thursday, February 24, 2011

New TV and Surprise!

Philip bought a new TV and entertainment console. I am trying to sell our old TV console on a local website. Now Philip is on a mission to find a surround system. None of this stuff interests me, but he is so excited about it all.


Philip and I went shopping at the PX a few days ago. I was practically begging Philip to let me buy a new candle. He wouldn't let me. I even tried to sneak it into the basket (I use to sneak stuff all the time in my Dad's shopping baskets when I was lots younger), but Philip caught it before we got to the register! Philip always gives me grief when I buy candles. "You have more than enough candles! There is one in EVERY room of our house...",Philip always says. Well yesterday Philip came home with a nice surprise for me. I was SURPRISED that he would actually buy a candle! He also bought me a Quick Scent candle AND refills! Philip even bought a decoration for the candle! Maybe deep down Philip likes candles just as much as I do! When we get back to the states maybe he will have fun shopping with me at the Yankee candle store in the mall?! Actually I can see him now...pulling my arm and telling me, "Oh No Denise! Keep walking" I love him!

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Valentine's Day 2011

Valentine's Day Presents for our loves!


Joslyn was given a pair of new shoes and a sparkly case for her itouch, along with some jewlery!


For Valentines Day Allison was given a Moon Sand Bakery and a wii game along with some jewelry too!

I gave Philip a big coin case to display all of military coins!

We gave Moriah a Winniew the Pooh and piglet stuffed animal!

Philip gave me chocolates and this beautiful bracelet!
We went downtown to eat at a little donner shop for dinner. We had a nice Valentine's Day celebrating our love for one another!

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Allison in the Spelling Bee

Allison was selected as one of 3 contestants to represent the 4th grade in the Schweinfurt Elementary School Spelling Bee of 2011! Allison practiced, practiced and practiced her spelling words. She studied the spelling words from 1st grade to 8th grade. On January 25th Allison was nervous and excited! The day of the Spelling Bee was finally here! I was able to attend the Spelling Bee, but Philip had to stay home with Moriah. The Spelling Bee judges asked that younger siblings not attend because complete silence was needed during the contest. Allison's first word was clearance . She misspelled it :(  After the first round the contestants who misspleed words were asked to step off the stage. I gave Allison a HUGE, LONG hug and told her how proud I was of all she learned over the weeks. She studied a lot! Allison and I stayed and watched the rest of the Spelling Bee together. Good job Allison! We are sooo proud of you!!