The Etcher Family

Our New Addition--Rookie

2010-04-15T16:44:00.029-04:00

This is Rookie, our new dog. He is almost 5 months old.

Rookie is a boy, but Jordan insisted on him haveing a Gator bow.

A New Year

2010-01-19T16:22:00.022-05:00

Well, it has been a busy start to the new year already. Katelyn is still raising Kiwi for the fair in April. We have learned alot about raising a pig.

January got so cold we made an Ice Tree in our front yard. The girls loved it as well as our neighbors. We even had people stopping to take pictures from the road.

Well I hope to be a better blogger this year so keep checking back.

First Day of School

2009-08-30T20:18:00.008-04:00

McKenzie and Jordan on the 1st Day of School.

Jordan at her desk, doing her morning work.

Jordan posing for her picture.

Jordan's 1st grade teacher Mrs. Alford.

It's Official!!!

2009-07-15T19:52:00.004-04:00

Katelyn has her restricted DL. She was so excited and of course I took pictures. I think she was embarressed because there were alot of people there. Oh well, she will appreciate it later.

Summer has been busy....

2009-06-28T21:14:00.003-04:00

Well I can say since school has been out we have been super busy. Katelyn went to State Convention with FFA, home a day and then to her aunts house to help her with some projects, then back to us for a couple of days then of to Florida Outdoor Adventure with FFA. McKenzie and Jordan have been hanging out with their friends Abi, Emily, Victoria, and Preston. They are either riding bikes, swimming or doing something.

At a local movie theater they offer movies at a discount on Wednesdays so we have been going. With admission for 3 and popcorn, drink and candy, I get away with only paying $18.00 for all of us. That wouldn't even get us in at the regular movie price at other theaters.

Also, in between all this, Katelyn turned 15 on Saturday.

Well, two of our girls are with there aunt/grandma for 2 days then ALL of the girls are off to their other grandparents house for 10 days and we are off on a 4 day cruise (whoo hooo).

Talk with you soon!

Just some FUN pictures of the girls and Oakley!

2009-06-14T20:38:00.010-04:00

Katelyn smiling big since she got her braces off:) :)

Oakley sunbathing, ha, ha!

Jordan being too cute!!

Katelyn, McKenzie and Jordan being silly!!!

Katelyn and McKenzie excited that it was

the last day of school!!!!

I SURVIVED the Safety Patrol Trip!!!

2009-06-10T10:47:00.003-04:00

Here are only some of the pictures I promised. Again, we had a great time!!

What a blast!! I have been gone for 2 days with the KHES 5 & 6th grade safety patrol. We went to Sea World and Discovery Cove. I am truly exhausted, but had a blast. I have LOTS of pictures and will post some a little later, so keep checking back :)

Jordan's Kindergarten Water Day

2009-05-31T19:34:00.008-04:00

Jordan had a blast at water day. They had several activities and she went from one thing to the next. She also had her favorite-watermelon-yum!!

Safety Patol List posted..Did I make it???

2009-05-31T18:55:00.017-04:00

What an exciting day it was on Friday. Today was the day that the school was posting the list to see if you made Safety Patrol. Did I make it?????

Conner and McKenzie checking the list......

Yes, I made it!!

Her best friend Abi made it also. Yeah, we will go

on next year's safety patrol trip together :)

McKenzie's Gym Recital

2009-05-29T16:41:00.023-04:00

McKenzie did such a great job last night, we are so proud our her. She recently moved up a level and made Hotshots. Way to go McKenzie!!

No Power, okay, let's go to Johnny's

2009-05-26T21:37:00.002-04:00

We were without power for almost 3 hours tonight. We had planned on having Breakfast for dinner, however, the power thought otherwise. Anyway, Eric got home from physical therapy and we waited for awhile, but at 6:15, we decided to go to Johnny's.

Of course the girl's were excited. When we ordered Jordan kept saying she wanted a salad but we ordered her a pork plate and she finished that and some curly fries and said, "MOM, can I please have some salad. " So I ordered her a salad and she ate half and we took the other half home. The point her is that when she got the salad, she said "come to mama". I don't know where she got this from, but Eric and I were laughing. She is a stinker :)

Well by the time we got home we had power, YEAH! The girls went to bed and I am now catching up on email and other stuff since the power was out. Good night and talk with you again soon.

What a Beautiful Day!

2009-05-25T16:57:00.000-04:00

Okay, I must admit I was a little worried at first this morning when I looked outside, but it turned out to be a beautiful day. Eric got the yard mowed and then we swam in the pool, cooked hamburgers and hotdogs and had some friends over.

Now I will begin to prepare for school tomorrow-yuck, but only 8 1/2 days left. Hope all had a good day.

All is well here...

2009-05-20T19:00:00.000-04:00

Another rainy day, but remember we do need the rain. I have finished dinner, cleaned up the kitchen, finishing laundry, folding laundry, and then putting away laundry. Thanks to Katelyn's help it is going much faster. Trying to finish up before the season finale of Criminal Minds, which is one of my favorite shows along with NCIS, Flashpoint and Law & Order. All shows dealing with cops, investigations, etc.

Well I am going to finish my chores. Good night, sleep tight and don't float away ;)

New Look....

2009-05-18T20:53:00.000-04:00

Okay, I am a very plain and simple person, not frilly or girly so therefore I felt my blog didn't match me or my family. Well, I believe I have found the perfect match. Let me know what you think

Rainy Day

2009-05-18T16:08:00.000-04:00

Hello again.. It was such a lazy, rainy day today, that I treated myself to a nap. I know, can you beleive it. Anyway, now I am playing catch up doing laundry, dishes, and getting dinner ready. Oh well, it was worth it.

Can You Beleive It?

2009-05-17T23:18:00.001-04:00

Well here I am. I didn't think I would ever start a blog, however, I believe it will be a great way for family and friends to keep up with us.