HC Sinclair Gas Station

 We made a visit to the HC Sinclair Gas Station. This gas station dates back to 1935. It has recently been restored. I decided it would be fun to take the kids to see all the old-timy equipment and of course take some pictures. I have always thought the station was cute, but now it is really cute. All the equipment is shiny and fixed up just like it was in its hay day. You can read more on it here.

Doesn't my dad's Studebaker look like it belongs in front of this gas station.

 Wade doing a little test driving.

 Coca-Cola - $.10!!! I take one of those!!

Wade was done!

Gasoline for $.29 a gallon!!?? I can remember when it was $.89 a gallon.

Riding Dino the Dinosaur.

My silly kids.

Jingle Bell Jog

Rachel and Luke ran their first and possibly their last 5K just before Christmas. With some encouraging from me and a little $ incentive, they both participated in the running club at school. I thought it would be great exercise and keep them in shape for basketball. They both really enjoyed the running club. I was a little surprised. The running club at school gets the kids ready for The Jingle Bell Jog 5K race. This is a picture of the group of kids from Greathouse Elementary.

Happy and excited kids before the race. Bonus the weather was perfect!!

Rachel's buddies.

 The final stretch.

 And the finish line.

The 5K was a little more than they expected. I don't know if I could talk them into running in one again. I thought they did great and was very proud of them for doing the running club and the race. I know it did get them ready for basketball. Luke made me stop by Target on the wasy home from the race to get some Legos with the money he earned from me. That boy just can't hold on to money long.

Even the Birds are Cold!!!

We have been experiencing a few cold days. Everybody is trying to keep warm....even the birds. The front of our house must be the warmest spot in the neighborhood because we have about 20+ birds hanging out there. I decided to sneak around and try to get some pictures. Well it did not take much to get them to fly away in one big swoosh!!! But I did manage to get a picture of the ones hanging out in the bird bath.

With all this company there is bound to be a mess. I have lots of spring cleaning before somebody can sit on my bench out there again.

Daddy Daughter Tea Party

This morning Chris and Kate attended a Daddy Daughter Tea Party at our church. I thought this sounded like so much fun and wished I could have gone too just so I could see all the daddies with their little girls all dressed up. Kate was really excited to go, and she loved her new purple party dress. She liked the velvety part the best.

So pretty in her party dress!!

Kate with her date!!

Kate and her daddy were headed to the party. So much fun for a little girl.

Chris said they took pictures at the party and took his name and email. I will share when they come in. Chris said there was a big turn out and it was really cute and fun. They served peach tea, cookies, fruit, and muffins. Kate came home with a special balloon, a head band that Chris made for her, and a goodie box full of fun things. What a special day and party for Kate and Chris!!