Taking Tivoli to the Park

We decided to take Tivoli to the Park because she did so well as we did many errands on Sunday. She was so excited to go! We went to Verteran Acres in Crystal Lake, a park that Candace went to very often as a child. Isn't it a beautiful park?

Home Schooling

Tivoli is getting her first lesson on technology. She is learning how to surf the net. We think she is almost ready to do Email.

Her favorite times during home schooling are gym because she gets to play tug-o-war with Dad, nap time (especially when she can sleep in the big bed), and Driver's Education. She is learning how to stick her head out the window and keep her eyes open.

Tivoli's Birthday

Tivoli has become a teenager over night. Yes folks, she is fourteen (in dog years) today. She rested up with Daddy and friends last night in anticipation of "The Big Day". For her birthday she recieved a very big bone which she had half eaten with in an hour. Happy Birthday Tivoli. Oh, she also wanted to wish her cousin Paige a Happy Birthday too! Arf Arf (translated to "happy birthday paige") from Tivoli!

Tomato Sauce Adventure

Dad (Anderson) has given us so many tomatoes that we had to start doing something with them. We have sliced them, diced them, chopped them and smooshed them. But today we have decided to use them to make a very tasty tomato sauce. It tastes so good, it is better than anything you would find in the stores. We discussed going into business, but think we first need to get a bigger kitchen.

First FULL Day of School

First full day of school. We made it! This is Ryan's 5th year and Candace's 7th year in education. Candace is having a hard time getting up at 6 in the morning (she says you can see it in her eyes), even though she makes Ryan get up at 5 in the morning to run. Man, she sure is a drill sergeant!!