Happy Bday Hubby!

Yesterday was Jason's bday! We started the day with Brunch, then golf and then out to dinner. It was a great day! Thank you Kelly for joining us! We loved having you there! Also, a very HUGE thank you to Paul and Peggy for taking us to brunch and for taking Jason golfing. I am an extremely lucky woman to have such a great family and such an amazing hubby! I don't know what I would do with out my hubby, he makes me smile everyday! 

Sorry for the inconvience!

Sorry that I have made my sight private, but there were people seeing my sight that didn't thrill me! hehehehe Anyway! Thanks for understanding!! Only 7 days till Christmas!! Everyone ready???

Maid Service!

In this lifetime, I don't think that I love anything more than "maid service". I am totally sucking it up, because I know that in two days it is all over and it is back to me doing the job. It was fantastic today, especially! I was getting the girls ready and Jason and I were getting them off to school, I was then off to Peggy's to bake cookies for the exchange on Wed. So, by the time that I got back it was late afternoon, and it was sooooo great to walk into a clean room! Not the semi-bomb blast that we left beind. So, here's to all of those awesome girls who for one week made my life wonderful!

The Marriott Residence Inn

Well, for those of you who didn't know, we have been kicked out of our home for a few days to clear up some mold issues. I know, right before Christmas, right??? But, on the up side of things, our hotel is great. They serve breakfast every morning and clean my room everyday, at no extra charge. (Which is unusual for extended stay type places.) So, I have some things to be grateful for. Anyway, I brought my camera to take pictures, and my battery is dead! What a goofball I am, for not bringing the charger! Uugh! I hate it when I forget things. We have so much packed into this week, that it is going to fly by at mach 3!!! We have Christmas parties at school and home, Morgan is getting her braces on.... and the list goes on. SO! If you don't hear from me, I am just busy surviving and trying to remember all of the important things! 

Peggy and I took the girls to "The Grove" shopping center to let Kirsten go to the "American Doll" store, and to also let the older girls go see the movie "Twilight" (which I will some day read... along with the other 5 billion books that keep staring at me! hehe). We had a really nice time. Jim, Morgan and Britt's dad, came over and hung out with them, and Peggy and I were able to focus on just Kirsten, which turned out really nice for everyone. All in all, good day!

So Grateful to Have a Home!

These are pictures taken by my mother-in-law, Peggy's, friend, as they soaked their house down to try and save it. Some of you have seen some of these pics, but for those of you that haven't, I thought I would share what I think are some truly terrifying pictures! These were taken across and down the main road from us. It was too close for comfort though!

Learning what's important!

Having the fires so close to our home AGAIN!, (last year in Irvine, CA) I found myself focusing again on what is really important to me. I wanted my computer, to be able to communicate with the world (and most of my pictures are on it), my fire box with vital paperwork and family jewelry. Besides a few items of clothing and bath items, that was all that I needed. My family was safe, Jason still has a really good job, and I spent the night at a nice hotel room instead of a cold gymnasium floor. I had so many friends and family who reached out to us, willing to help, and I was so extremely touched! Thank you so much for being there for us, we didn't need it this time, but it is so great to know that if I ever do, that you're all out there for us! All of these things mean more to me than any worldly item you could ever give me. Now I am off to deal with a mold issue that I have in my pantry and see if I can't get that all settled before Thanksgiving. I have a TON to be Thankful for, and I would love to share that day with friends and family in my home. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers...

Visting my Parents in Cedar City, UT

Here we are! Getting ready to hit the road and visit g'ma and g'pa in Cedar City, UT... do you think that Peggy could've told me my shirt was up??? hehehehe j/k Peggy!

Raelyn (sister), me and my mom... I loved seeing them!

This is Brittany and I "Snoop doggin' it.... Yo! Holla!!"... hehehe

We're in for a bumpy ride!

It looks like Obama is going to be President, unless some miracle happens.... YIKES!!!

Community Workers

OK, I know that I was baggin' on the whole "community worker" thing, but.... look at how cute they are! I especially love the pilot!, and of course my little "law enforcer"!! I still think that it is stupid that they won't let the kids dress up in whatever they want, but they are 5 and anything looks cute on them! :-)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Here is the final outcome for this year's costume choices. Morgan and Brittany are going as work-out nerds and Kirsten chose to ditch her cat costume and go into law enforcement.

I took this picture of me and my buddies at Disney's Halloween Night. Good Times!

Aren't these hats great! I think that Morgan could've hid in hers! hehehehe

Me and my carving buddy! We have done the pumpkins the last 2 years together. She wanted a scary face this year. I will post that on my mac account later...I hope that all of you have a great Halloween and I want to remind everyone to be safe!

Cutest Cop!

OK, how cute is she? Her school has the stupidest thing I have ever heard of, but... on Halloween, the Kindergarteners get to dress up like "community workers". Instead of letting Kirsten wear her adorable kitty outfit, she is going like a "beefed up" police officer. People are so freakin' Politically correct that we have gone over the edge!! Having ranted that little thing, I do think that she looks great, and she will be wearing her black boots to school with it. (so cute!)Thank you grandma for buying Kirsten's politically correct Halloween outfit! heehee 

Here Kitty, Kitty...

Here is my cute little kitty! Isn't she cute! We went to the school carnival and we got Kirsten's face painted like a kitten. Just so happens that that is what she is going to be for Halloween. So, we came home, put on her costume and got this adorable picture. She wouldn't put the ears on because the girl had already painted ears on her forehead and she said that cats only have two ears!! So cute! Anyway, it was fun, and I am glad that we went.

Finally, a few pictures!

1)My Awesome Kitchen!!!

2)To the left coming in the front door.

3)From front door.

4)Kitchen to the front door
OK, I still haven't finished photographing the house, but here are a few pictures of the house to satisfy some curiosity! 

Britt's Artwork

For those of you who weren't fortunate enought to ever see some of Brittany's artwork... I thought that I would post her most recent paintings, just to brag a little. Seeing them in person makes these paintings that much more lovely and powerful.

Uuuggghhh!

This is the part of moving that I HATE! Trying to find a place to hang everything and trying to find a space for little nooks and crannies! All the while keeping the house clean and keeping up with my family's schedules.... I refuse to let it get me down and I am going to be VICTORIOUS!!! I just needed to bitch and whine for a moment. Thanks... I am off to go move, hang and adjust something. 

We're Home!

I just wanted to throw a quick hello to everyone, and let you know that we are pretty much moved in now! We did get the house that I posted about a few blogs ago. I will email everyone with the address and phone number. I am just very happy and wanted to tell everyone!! I will also post pictures ASAP, I finally found my camera cord! Yeah!!

Can you say "EXCITED"!!!???

Here is my simply ecstatic daughter, in front of the stream of "Ice House Canyon". She finally got to go hiking with grandpa!

Here's grandpa and Kirsten getting ready to leave!

This would be Kirsten after using the "a-scusting" bathroom! hahahaha She didn't like the fact that you only dropped the toilet paper into the toilet and didn't flush it! Eewwwhha!

After everything was said and done, she said that she would gladly go with grandpa again to the mountains! And this next time, she wants to go all of the way to the top! Way to go buddy!

Peaceful...

Hey there everyone! I just wanted to let all of you know that I am feeling a real sense of peace. The girls are all getting settled in their perspective schools, and I now have a part time job keeping up with the filing at Janus et Cie (Father-in-law's company). Jason is really happy in Beverly Hills, and doing a great job. I am finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel! Thank God I have such a great family! We really hold on to each other when the weather gets rough! Speaking of weather... We want all family in the southern Texas area to know that they are in our thoughts and prayers! How scary was that storm!! We hope that everyone is OK! Anyway, I am looking forward to some sort of consistency. I am also looking forward to moving into our own place again. Peggy and Paul have been so generous to us! We are so thankful that they were there for us when we needed it. But.... I think that we are all ready to have our own spaces again! heehee I am looking forward to working out in my bonus room. I'm sure that Paul and Peggy could say the same thing! (Jason and I in their work out/ bonus room!) Just 17 more days, and counting..... (Peggy... you can cross off today!:-) heehee)

My Big Bro!

Peggy and Paul needed some electrical help in their home, so I called the "expert"! And they were happy that I did, he did a great job! They were very impressed! It was so great to see him! I can't tell you how nice it was to have my family around. I am with Jason's amazing family all of the time, but I really miss my own. We have all just scattered to the wind, and the closest family that I have is an hour (at least) away, or completely out of the state. So, moments like these when we can make up a reason to hang out, are fantastic. I let him play Britt's guitar for a few minutes before he left.... what a treat! He hasn't lost his talent!  Kirsten was "helping" Uncle Mike put the tools away. He was a really great sport. THANKS MIKE!

I almost forgot to show you how great my girls looked on their first day of school! Here they are... don't they look great? I can't imagine my life without them...

Breakfast with Shamu!

I thought that this was the coolest thing to do! The only downsides to eating poolside with Shamu are 1) She can splash your food...(not good) and 2) The stupid f@#king pigeons!! Other than that, seeing the whale up close and personal was really neat. I've posted some more pictures on our mac account, if you would like to see more of our fun day. The one thing that you learn (which I had figured out a LONG time ago) is that all of the whales that perform are called "Shamu", but that there was only 1 Shamu! The whale that was next to our table was "Corky", which most people have heard of because of how old she is! I had no clue that she was older than me! I know how boring this all is to most of you, so I'll end now.... :-) 

New Home!

I'm a little nervous to be posting this news, because of my world lately.... but! We just signed a lease for this home! (NO, this isn't my car. I still drive my Audi) If my life goes according to plan, we should be moving in Oct. 1st or the last week of Sept. Just in time for the holidays! When we move in, I will post more pictures on my mac account, but, for right now, I just wanted to share some good news. All of the girls are registered in school now and are starting next week. They are soooo excited! I am so extremely impressed with all 3 schools and their staff! What a wonderful screw up! That seems to be how my life goes! At least I know that someone out there is taking care of me and my family! hehee Kirsten and Brittany have to wear uniforms, so be sure to check my blog next week for the cutest kids on the planet! They both look Amazing in their uniforms! Brittany is now 5'7", and all legs! Little Brat!!! hehe I guess that if you get stuck wearing a uniform, being built like Kirsten and Brittany (skinny and all legs) is the way to go. Morgan remains my petite one. She is really becoming a woman. SOOOO Amazing to watch the process! Last night she actually WANTED to help with dinner! That would be a first for her. Anyway, we are all doing well and hanging in there! Keep your fingers crossed and say your prayers that we get to stay on this course! Peggy will only have to put up with my clan for 4 more weeks. heehee

Funny Stuff

OK, Ami did something that I thought was genius! She put in the stuff that Eli was saying that was too funny and I had to admit that that is a great way to write about your child without having to locate my journal or her baby book. 

The other night I made dinner, and because I only have a few of them in my repertoire! Everyone was complimenting me on my pasta dinner and Kirsten said "Mom, this is so good, you haven't made this in years!". It was sooooo funny! She sounded so grown-up!

HE DID IT!

I just wanted to post and let everyone know that Jason just landed a job at Audi/Porsche of Beverly Hills! He will be running the show up there starting tomorrow! So, thank you all for your thoughts and prayers for us, I think that someone was listening! We are going to be staying around in Orange County, though. There is no driving advantage unless you live in the city, and I just don't think that that is the right place for children. So, Jason is going to make the drive. We will probably end up in West Irvine, towards the 5 fwy. But, we aren't sure yet and we will let everyone know as soon as we find a place! My amazing girls are ready to be settled! They have been so great! I am very proud of them!

Life in Yorba Linda!

Hello everyone!

News from my world! Well, I have brought my luck upon my poor in-laws! First thing, the day we move in, their air conditioner breaks. Next... 2 days later, we have a 5.8 earthquake! I am not sure what the elements out there are trying to tell me, but I think that I am just not getting it! heehee But, seriously, we couldn't be in a better position. We have really been enjoying the pool and their amazing yard! It's been fun having family dinners together and watching movies, etc. I am just sort of looking at all of this as an extended vacation. The family was a little shook up about the earthquake, but I think that the worst is over. Peggy and Paul have some minor fixes that need to be done on the house, but nothing that looks to be too bad.  Every time that Kirsten hears a noise she still jumps, but she has calmed down about that too. Morgan and Brittany were in the worst room, and they hurdled a turned over bookshelf and came screaming down the stairs. If it wasn't so scary, it would've been freakin' hilarious!! We left and got lunch and we all went swimming for a little bit and by night, everyone was a lot calmer 

Well, that is all that I have to say for now. I will report back when I have some solid news! 

Focusing my Chi!

OK everyone! I am feeling better! Sorry to worry some of you! Life is still a little uncertain, but we at least have a plan. Jason is getting job offers from all over, and we have to be out of here by the 31st..... So, we are shoving all of our worldly possessions into a storage unit and falling upon the graces of my amazing in-laws! They are kind enough to let us "park" at their house until we figure out the rest of this plan. Which, for the sake of Peggy, I hope is sooner than later! heehee We are about 1/2 to 3/4 done packing, but we will easily be done tonight. I feel so bad for my girls. I know that they will survive all of this, they are very strong girls, but...., we are still asking a lot. They have been so great through all of this, I couldn't ask for better girls. And!! Thank God for Jason, whom without, everyone would be visiting me in some sanitarium! Seriously, he is my lifeline! How lucky am I??

Oh, I have to mention this! Yesterday, Kirsten looked at me and asked, "Mommy, do you miss your mom?", so I said, "yes, honey I do, I miss her everyday", and she said, "yeah, I really miss my grandma, my other grandma, your mom."! So.... I think that was someone telling me to go visit my mother! I guess that as soon as I can, I will be heading up to Utah!

FREAKING OUT!!!

Ok! This is TYPICAL of my life!! As of this very moment, I have no clue what is going on in my life! Audi and Jason's (previous) future employer decided that they couldn't reach a financial agreement and are going their separate ways. So, Jason is looking into other options. That is the positive here, he will be able to work somewhere else quickly because of his skills, BUT STILL!!! Uuugggghhh!!! We have to move out by the 31st of this month, and now, we don't know where. One job is in Tempe, AZ so we could live in the same area we were looking before, but several are here in Cali. I would be happy to do whatever it is that we do, I would just like to know WHAT THAT IS!!! We should have an answer later today, but I will be a wreak until that time! So, those of you that received pictures of my beautiful home.....  That will be someone else's, and I will be looking for something else. What a mess! I will post more later today when we have an answer, or maybe tomorrow..... who knows! All I have to say is, "Hopefully Soon!". 

Off to New York!

Here's my little girl, off to see the other side of the USA. Peggy and Paul (in-laws) have been promising Morgan, that they would take Morgan to NY when she turned 16, since she was 10. And so today they left.... I am so excited for her! What an amazing experience!! They are going to the Guggenheim Museum, and the Museum of Natural History, the Musical "Mama Mia", and of course, "Phantom of the Opera". What a blessing to have such giving people in our family! Thank you G'ma and G'pa for making this dream come true for my little girl. We love you!!

Good-bye Talberts!

We first me the Talberts in August of '03, and we hit it off from the very beginning. Kirsten and William were just learning how to walk and we went through all of the bumps and bruises of raising little ones together. Of course, I had gone through it with Morgan and Brittany.... but there was such a huge gap that I felt like I was starting over with her. Since that first day, they have been so close and always got along very well. Kirsten and William will remain friends forever. She told daddy after William came in to say "Good-bye" that, "when you have a best friend for as long as William and I have been friends, you're supposed to get married!". Then she proceeded to drop to the floor and cry. It absolutely broke our hearts. I would have to say that Wallace, Laura and William will forever be family to us. And, I am very sure that we will always stay in touch. You don't just give up friends like these because of a little thing like moving! heehee We will miss you guys! 

4th of July

We spent an amazing day at the Lagoon. It was bitter sweet though! This will be our last 4th at the lagoon and the whole "moving thing" is really starting to weigh down on me. I know that all is going to be good, but I don't care who you are, it is difficult to leave somewhere that you've been for 6 years! I am going to miss all of the wonderful people that I have had the pleasure of hanging out with and relying on! We will keep in touch, but it just isn't the same. Thank God, I have loved ones and friends that will visit and "keep it real" for me. I do think, that after looking at this picture, I need to stay out of the sun for a little while and maybe keep my face out of the fridge for a month or so! heehee We really enjoyed our day in the sun and fireworks by the lake! All in all, there were aprx. 50 people with us and we felt so blessed to have so many friends and loved ones with us there on our "last hurrah"! So, thank you everyone for joining us and hanging out. We loved it!!

Sea World!

We had so much fun! The weather was perfect! Everyone was in a great mood, and we only did what we wanted to do and left in time to eat a yummy dinner at Red Lobster (I think seeing all of the fish made us hungry! heehee), then we got home with out Traffic!! What a great day! I am posting the rest of the pictures on the mac site. 

Summer Lovin'

I am so incredibly excited about summer! I love this time of year! Pools, BBQ's, friends! I love that I can go outside at 7pm after dinner and relax in the backyard! I am really looking forward to moving and actually having a normal size backyard to enjoy! My biggest happy thought is having space!! The girls will finally have their own rooms and a little bit of privacy. Yeah! 

Saying "Good-bye"

This month has been very difficult on me. I am so extremely happy that we're moving. I am nervous, excited, and everything in between. The hardest part about this whole thing is that I have never lived anywhere this long since I was 18. I have really good friends and a sense of being here. I have been listening to sooo many people say that they will miss us, and us sharing that we will miss them. Having my in-laws so close and such a huge part of our lives, will be a huge change! Trying to fit in all of the good friends and family while finishing up the school year and trying to mentally move my family to Arizona is a proving to be one of my biggest challenges. I am really looking forward to it, and I think that that is the glue that is holding me together. So, if I seem distant or not quite myself lately, please forgive me, I will pull my brain back together, I just need time and a little space. I knew when we made this final decision that I would get to the point when everything would bring me to tears, but I wasn't quite ready to hit that point yet. Then, my mother-in-law did a slideshow of Morgan and put this song with it that started the tears, and they have been fighting me ever since. Soooooo, if I say stupid things that don't make sense, or seem distant, just forgive me until we move and get settled.... K??? 

Sweet 16!

The first thing out of my mother-in-laws mouth this morning was, "So.... do you feel old?". I think so, but I am not sure. It feels like the natural progression for her to be sixteen and if I don't think about what age that makes me, I am totally fine. I think that when I think that her being 16 means that I am going to be 37 in a couple of months,.... I am in denial... Isn't she beautiful? We are picking her up for lunch and taking her to Sushi, then to the new Indiana Jones movie, then to dinner at PF Chang's. She is having her birthday party on Saturday at a place called "Pump it up". It is an industrial building with a TON of bounce houses in it! It is so fun, and I can't wait to go!! All of her friends are excited to act little again too! heehee Anyway, here we go!! Moving into more of an adult world.... SCARY!!!

ARIZONA

Well boys and girls, it looks like we are moving to Arizona in July! I know, I know.... It will be hot, but it's all good! There is air conditioning and pools. Our whole family is really excited about this decision. We went to Lindsay's wedding last July and fell in love. There is a TON of golfing and shopping and pools and great restaurants!!! Jason was offered a position as the general manager of a brand new Audi store in Phoenix. We are very excited and kinda sad. Jason's agent is still trying to get him money for golf and if he can do that, we will still move to Arizona, but for Golfing, instead of the car business.... either way, we are moving to Arizona. I am excited to be able to have a new start and a better school system! Anyway, I will keep the blog updated with what is going on and when our final day will be, etc... Also, California friends and family, don't worry, we will have a good-bye party and we will have to come to Cali. every month for the girls to see Jim. So!!! Wish us luck!!

US Open Pre-Qualifier

Here's my man at his 10th hole during the US Open Pre-Qualifier. This would be the hole that he hit a tree with his club and hurt his hand really bad! It was so sad, because up until this point he was keeping up with these other two guys! The guy in the white hat is Bill Lunde. He just took home 4th in a Nationwide tour event. He is number 16 on the money list for the Nationwide tour. So, he is a good stick. And the gentleman you see with his arms crossed is Pomp Braswell. A very good stick that ended up even par at the end of the day. He has been playing around on the circuit for 20 years or so! He works for Golf Digest and writes for the July issue. Anyway, I carried for Jason and had an absolute blast! We work well together. Jason ended up shooting a bad number because of his hand, but before that point, he was playing PGA ability!! On to the next time..... 

My Mother's Day

I had the best Mother's Day ever! It started with Jason's waffles, with everyone on my bed watching a  "Tom and Jerry" movie. Then we all got dressed and went to my mother-in-laws house for munchies and games. We snacked for hours, played cards, and watched "27 Dresses", and even learned a new game, "Cleaver Endeavor". It was so much fun, I highly recommend it! These three are my pride and joy and tears and sorrow and etc..... It is so amazing how many emotions that they can bring out in you. And how much joy they bring just by being nice to each other and strangers. I have great girls and I love them very much. 

Riding a 2 wheeler!

OK everyone! I'm sorry.... I have totally neglected my sight! But here is my baby girl on her bike! She was the last one on our block to do it. She just wasn't ready. So, when she was, she asked Jason to help her. She was crying and shaking and so I decide to step in and take the other side of the bike before my hubby murdered his youngest! heehee Anyway, she kept saying to not let go, and of course Jason did, he just didn't tell her. Next thing that you know, she was telling him to let go, and he said, "I already did!". She was so excited that she drove us INSANE wanting to ride her bike everyday for hours and hours and hours. The coolest part was that she hasn't had a major fall yet!! (Knock on wood!) I can't believe how fast time goes by and that she will be in 1st grade next year! HOLY COW!! 

Good-bye Spring Break

Spring Break has already come and gone! We had a good week. We started with 60 degree weather on Sunday and Monday, then we worked into the low 90's by Friday!! Whatever!! We took advantage of Crystal Cove two of those days, we relaxed and hung around the house the rest. Jason and I had Friday to ourselves for the most part, so we went to the golf course and he played golf. It was great! So peaceful, and relaxing. Of course it is always nice when you get perks, like major discounts on your round, but that only added to the relaxing part! heehee I drove Morgan and Britt to their dad's house on Friday, early, and Saturday, Morgan's friends picked her up and took her to Magic Mountain. She had a blast and Brittany got to spend time alone with Jim. Kirsten spent the night with G'ma and G'pa on Friday night, and learned how to skip rope, and lasso!! She is soooo excited! Anyway, we had a very fun, relaxing and eventful week! 

Bringing up Morgan....

I am quickly discovering life with an almost 16 year old. On one hand, I see this gorgeous girl with all of the talent and personality anyone could hope for, and on the other hand, I see everything in me that I don't like. Stubborn, independent, blah, blah, blah. All of a sudden my intelligence has dwindled by half! I remember that time in my life. When my mother all of a sudden knew nothing. And all of my friends at school were the trusted confidants. I want to have her be the abnormal teenager that doesn't go through that, that will actually take my advice and grow up to be 10 times more than I am. I am finally understanding the frustration, and the pain. Your heart aches when you see them go down the same paths that you took, simply because you wouldn't listen to your parents either!! We try like hell to be different and fight upstream, only to realize that every other person in the world did the same blank-idy-blank thing!!! I know in my heart that she will grow into an amazing person, she already is one, but it is soooooo scary! Letting go is the most difficult step in motherhood that I have experienced yet! Absolutely heart wrenching! This is why we start to age at this point! heehee I know that we will work everything out, it is the just the unknown that is always the scariest! She is and will always be a good friend and my first born! Nothing changes that!

Oh My Good Golly Miss Molly!

I am sitting here at my desk listening to Jason try to teach Kirsten math! She is such a stubborn child! If she is in the mood to do it, she aces through it all, but if you catch her in a bad moment, "faget-a-bout-it"!!! Jason is the only one who can get through to all of the girls, as far as math is concerned! Thank God for him!!! He is gifted with teaching math! I handle all of the English, and we just fumble through sciences! heehee I can hear that he is getting through to her, YEAH JASON! Maybe there is hope yet.......

EASTER

We had a great day! It started off with the Easter Egg Hunt with all of the neighborhood kids, which was a fantastic amount of utter chaos! Our friend Marne told the kids that some of the plastic eggs had money in them..... Kirsten was the first one out of the gate, but would pick up an egg and then shack it to see if it had the money. If it didn't, she would drop it and then move on to the next one! heehee WAY TOO FUNNY! We finally got it through to our money grubbin' kid, that she needed to just grab eggs and be happy with them! heehee She got the idea and we collected more than plenty!  Then we took off to Grandma and Grandpa's for swimming, food, iChat-ing with family, and just a good time all around! It helped that the pool was heated to a perfect temperature, and it was 101 degrees outside! Yes, in March, it was 101 degrees in Yorba Linda, and we were loving every minute of it! I am posting the whole day of pictures on the mac account. So, if you would like to view the whole day, you might want to check that out. We hope that you all enjoyed your day just as much!

Happy St. Patrick's Day

I don't know what makes me love St. Patrick's Day so much, but I do! I love how cute all of the little kids look all dressed up in their green, and how they search out any one in violation of the "green code" so they can pinch them! I just love it!! Here is our little Leprechan. Even her coat was green! heehee 

Here's to hoping that everyone got a little bit of luck out of today! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRITT!

  

It used to be that the Middle School Kids could take balloons to school on their birthdays, and all of the friends would bring one to add to the bunch. BUT! They changed the rules, of course, in time for Brittany's birthday! But, she appreciated the thought! heehee  Brittany is off to Jim's today for the weekend and we will celebrate her birthday next week with a party at Peggy and Paul's house. (In-law's) They are going to heat up their pool, and allow us to bring along a gaggle of girls to eat, drink and be merry! :-) I can't believe that she is already 13! She is changing into a young woman, who, I am very proud of! We definitely have our "teenage" moments, but all in all Brittany absolutely has her head on straight and seems to know what she wants out of life! Good for her! These pictures are of our breakfast for her. Jason woke up early and cooked bacon and made her favorite breakfast of waffles, with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and syrup! She was very happy! Happy Birthday Britt! We Love You!!