I am glad that I have given this place a second chance. I went when it first opened Payne was just a baby and Wylie didn’t really seem interested. But these two and a half are taken by the whole place. It’s worth buying a pass so you can go for a quick afternoon visit.
not the greatest pic, but I love how all three are together.
Best Friends!!
Payne trying to be the size of the penguin.
Syd, trying to be the size of the baby.
and of course the real penguins are pretty cool.
We hosted the sixth grade end of the year party this weekend. With the help of his teacher and the other room mother Rachel I think it was a success….
we had a Rock Band competition.
“the stage”
“the Band”
Mrs. Brown singing
Gabe on guitar
Preston singing to Wylie, ha ha… Rachel on guitar
Wylie is a natural drummer and Ben, the class “mascot”, he is Gabe’s little brother whom everyone ADORES.
“the audience”
“our smallest FAN!!” he was so excited to be part of the fun.
the talent agent?? I am not sure why he was on the phone. but that hair due screams punk rocker.
and LOTS of sugar…..
This was such a great school year, we just wanted to give the kids a ROCKIN’ send off!!!
life that is, not chocolate :)
Last Thursday was Payne’s last day of his first year of preschool. Last week was Wylie’s last year of Elementary and my nephew graduated from High School
I seem to be fairly emotional about miles stones that come up in life. My husband, seems to think I am crazy. He can’t wait until everyone can provide for themselves (maybe, I exaggerate?). I, on the other hand look at these moments and wish I could freeze time.
My nephew for instance, he is not my eldest nephew but the first one I remember when his mom was expecting him, I couldn’t wait until he arrived. I was 14 when he was born, I adored him, I was old enough to help out when he was around, not just be his playmate. I still adore him, he holds a special place in my heart.
Congratulations, another “Digger” in the family :)
Wylie, the first LOVE of my life….
(Wylie and his 6th grade teacher)
This kid, he is soooo smart, funny, witty, kind, handsome, unique, confident I could go on… But I have to say, I am so lucky that he is mine!!
and of course Payne,
(Payne, Lucy his BF and Ms. Traci his teacher)
My baby, he has come full circle this year. He was such a shy guy so when I enrolled him in preschool my only hope was that he would break out of his shell a little and he has. He instantly had a bond with Lucy but as the year progressed he started playing with a few of the other kids and is even playing with new kids in the neighborhood. I am so proud of him!!
I am so proud of all three and only wish them the best of everything. Now I will wipe my tears and go finish the laundry, LOL!
At first I dreamed of all I would accomplish,
I THOUGHT I would…
-have the cleanest house in town
-actually be caught up on my laundry
-get caught up on my scrapbooking
-make more home cooked meals
-eat better
-work on my weight loss/exercising
I THOUGHT I would have all the time in the world…
I THOUGHT, what do these mom’s do all day not to die of boredom, frustration, irritation and lack of adult communication.
Well, I haven’t done any of the things I thought I would have. My house is dirtier than ever, my laundry can wait, the scrapbooking has never been touched, I don’t like to cook, so eating better made its way to the back burner and exercising is totally out of the question. For some reason I am totally ok with this, all of this. I have worked hard, in a doggy dog industry for a long time and I am enjoying some what of a break.
What I have been doing (besides looking for a job)..
Eating breakfast with my kids, sometimes in bed while watching cartoons (shhh... don’t tell Mr. S)
Going to preschool with Payne during his rough patch
Attending functions at Wylie’s school
Talking a walk at 9 in the morning cause Payne just can’t wait one more minute to ride his bike.
Watching Wylie get on and off the school bus
Playing LOTS of board games, I totally enjoy watching Payne learn the rules of the game, I can just see his wheels turning.
READING….. this may be Payne’s favorite thing ever. It is always one more story? How do I say no?
Hanging out at the park with friends
Hanging out with friends in the neighborhood
Most importantly watching Payne enjoy his childhood, the most priceless gift I could have been given since loosing my job.
At first I wondered how are we going to make it through until I find another job but some how things are working out, I know this SAHM thing is only temporary but I have LOVED it, sometimes more than others, just to be honest. This is a time that I strongly feel came for a reason in my family, a time that my kids needed me and I will find the perfect job when it is time to work again.
A week or so ago I hosted my mom’s birthday. It was a last minute change of plans so I didn’t have much time to figure out what we were going to have for a cake. I really wanted to splurge and purchase a cake from Nothing BuNdt Cakes but they are pricey!! So I put my trust in the internet and found a recipe and made it myself. I have to say it was SUPER easy and luckily enough I had a bunt pan.
Everyone LOVED it and I would defiantly make it again.
you can find the recipe here:
http://www.favfamilyrecipes.com/2008/09/nothing-bundt-chocolate-cake.html
** a couple of things, first I had everything I needed at home but the mini chocolate chips and didn’t want to go to the store so I just chopped up regular size chocolate chips. second the frosting recipe makes a TON I would cut the recipe in half.
The other delicious treat I would like to share is NIE NIE’s Oreo's. Since they hit the lips of my young one’s they request them all the time!! These two recipes are very similar and are for chocolate lovers.
http://www.cjaneanswers.com/search/label/recipe
Hope you like them!!
I was going about my day, enjoying the long weekend, a relaxing day on the boat and a family BBQ when this little guy showed up….
This is my great nephew (I know you would never guess me to be old enough) ha ha
He stole my heart from the moment I laid eyes on him. He is such a good baby with a sweet disposition. I spent the next hour gooing over him and watching him just smile and goo back. He has made me even more baby hungry!!!
Don’t you love his “hawk” he was born with that much hair if not a little more and he has the most beautiful green eyes. I want to eat him up…
In honor of Memorial day this is to those of you who have served our country, those who are serving our country and to their families who support them, Thank you!
