Alexandria started Kindergarten

Alexandria started Kindergarten about a month ago. It's hard to believe that my little girl is in school! She loves it. She was disappointed the first Friday when I explained to her that she had no school for 2 days. Homework started this week, and she was so excited. She was finished with her part (Mommy & Daddy get to read each night) a day early.

Her teacher (Mrs. Dean) was pregnant and had her baby the second week of school. The sub (Ms. Corker) was there the first few days of school. Alexandria loves her, and can't wait for Mrs. Dean to come back. I think that she thinks they both will be teaching together. She asked why Mrs. Dean can't just bring her baby to school every day so she can see her. She doesn't quite understand the point of maternity leave.

Hopefully she keeps the excitement for school! :)

She wanted to get extra fancy for the first day of school and found some lip stick

She was so excited to see that her school has a hop-scotch area on the playground. Clayson called the playground a "park."

"Marak" Obama

Tuesday when President Obama was giving his speech James watched it with kids playing in the same room. Apparently Alexandria was paying attention. The next morning she was pretending to watch imaginary TV and said that "Marak Obama" was on. I thought it was cute and wanted to share.

Food for thought

My grandpa brought some lemons over. I think they were given steroids. The smaller on is an actual sized lemon. CRAZY!

Alexandria's First Soccer Game

time to practice

thumbs up!

looking at her "soccer nails"

Mark & Clayson

team huddle

Uncle Joey & Clayson

Uncle Joey & Clayson playing soccer with a basketball :)

The referee: Trace

not so happy anymore

"Team Cheetah" had their first game Saturday morning. Alexandria was so excited to play! The day before we painted her nails like soccer balls (white with black polka dots) and I made a "soccer bow" for her hair. She had an audience cheering for her (Auntie Alise, Gaga, Uncle Joey, Mark, Trace, Nicole, Daddy, Mommy & Clayson). Trace was the volunteer referee. The team practice for about 20 mintues. During the practice I caught Alexandria drifting off and staring at her nails. What a girly girl! Then it was time to play the "game." She really was excited until it was time to play...of course! Once the game began and she noticed how rough the boys were she just stood at one end of the field and wouldn't move. She was happy once she had to sit out and wouldn't go back in. She even said she didn't like soccer and wanted to give the "team shirt" back. Once the game was over, it was picture time. She snapped out of her "mood" and was perky and excited to take pictures. On the way home she decided she likes soccer, but wants to be the goalie next week. So...we'll see how it goes next Saturday?!?!

Alexandria's ear piercing

The first visit.


A suprised face!

Today Alexandria and I spent the day together. We called it a girl's day. We went to Target and she wanted to look at the clothes in her size, then at the accessories. She saw some earring and said she wanted to get her ears pierced. James and I had discussed the issue a long time ago and both agreed that when, and if she wanted to we would let her. She asked her Daddy and he made sure she really wanted to. We went home, took some tylenol, got the camera and Auntie Alise. We went to Claire's, pick out the earrings, she was all ready and had this look on her face. I asked what was wrong, she said, "I'm just kidding, Mommy." Translation: "I changed my mind." So, we left and headed to the movies. When the show was over, as we were leaving the parking lot she said she wanted to go get her ears pierced. Auntie and I made sure she was serious this time. She was so excited! She cried a little and when she realized there was no blood she was ok. Now she's very excited!

The second visit

Ready...

set...

ouch!

Survey

I live: in my mom's house for a while with my sister, brother, husband, 2 kids, and a total of 3 dogs! Yes, Chaos...but we're making it work for a while.
I work: as a full time mommy...I love it!
I smell: yummy food.
I listen: to Clayson scream and Alexandria sing throughout the day.
I hide: money from myself in hopes that I will find it later and get excited. Weird huh?
I walk: pushing a stroller.
I write: or how about text...all the time.
I see: but probably need glasses.
I sing: to my kids only. Nobody else would want to hear it.
I can: cook, clean, do laundry, make beds, clean toys 1000 times a day and still survive.
I watch: my shows off DVR when the kids are asleep.
I daydream: about how I want to decorate my house when I move.
I want: To move into my own house.
I cry: when I'm happy, sad, or just because.
I read: kids books daily.
I love: hearing my kids laugh.
I rode: a horse a long time ago and have no intention of ever riding agian.
I sometimes: wish I could take a nap.
I fear: too many things. I am paranoid.
I hope: I make the right decisions for my family.
I eat: anything but eggplant.
I drink: coffee, water, ice tea, root beer, but not barqs.
I play: soduko on my cell phone.
I miss: my grandparents...we moved away from them, but they're coming to visit today.
I forgive: but have a hard time forgetting.
I drive: the best suv. Also known as a sports utility van (a nissan quest).
I lost: or should I say James left behind some random things in our move.
I dream: rarely anymore. When I go to bed I'm so tired my brain needs rest too.
I kiss: my kids all the time.
I hug: My kids. we say "1, 2, 3 squeeze."
I have: busy days!
I remember: many random things.
I don't: know how time goes by so fast! I can't believe Alexandria will be in school this year.
I believe: I have the best kids ever!
I owe: my grandparents for everything I am.
I know: I am loved.
I hate: liars.
I wish: moving wasn't so difficult.
I wear: jeans, shirts, heels because I'm so short, and jewelry.
Maybe I should: go do laundry right now.
People would say that I'm: always moving. I need to just sit down and relax.
I don't understand: why people make big deals of NOTHING.
My past is: complicated like a soap opera.
I get annoyed when: the phone rings a million times when I'm trying to get ready to go somewhere.
Parties are: a lot of work but lots of fun.
Tomorrow: I will visit with my grandparents.
Never in my life have I: been real adventurous.
When I was younger I: wasn't always nice to my sister. Sorry Alise.
When I'm nervous: I have to go to the bathroom.
My life is not complete without: James, Alexandria, Clayson...and maybe one more someday.
If you visit my hometown: it's very different than it use to be.
The world could do without: liars.
If I ever go back to school: I will. and I will get my teaching credential and certificate to open my own daycare
.And, by the way: You should do this too.

Touching Story

The other day I was watching a recorded episode of Oprah. It was about miracle children. All the stories touched me, however this one made me cry. It truly is a touching story. Check out the link below to view it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th6Njr-qkq0

A bowl of grapes

Tonight Clayson and Alexandria wanted their own bowls of grapes. They each went their separate ways to eat them so the other would not take from their bowls. James told me that when Clayson was finished with all his grapes, he went to the cabinet, opened it up, placed his bowl on the shelf and closed the cabinet. I thought this was so cute and wanted to share. This little 16 month old, very busy boy realized that when you're finished with something you should put it back...let's see if this works with his toys.

And yes...we took it out of the cabinet so it can be washed. :)

Crazy!

A moment of venting...

Well if it's not one thing, it's usually another. James was laid off work after we went camping...how convient, right? So he's been looking for work...and of course no luck. This economy is BAD right now!

We just got news today from his doctor that he has a 2.5" cyst (spelling?) on his hip. I never knew that a cyst replaces bone. So it can't just be removed without replacing it with something. Because of the size, he's going to have to have hip replacement surgery. Can you believe this?!?! And to top it all off...our insurance is going to run out the 31st. So...now we're on the hunt for affordable, yet good insurance.

Let's just say things are quite overwhelming around here! But I know it will work out...it has to!

The Last 4 Months

Well I finally updated. It only took me 2 hours...but I did it....hopefully I can stay ontop of it and this won't happen again. :)

September 2008

Clayson's first hair cut...

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Happy Birthday to me!

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Alexandria with her cousins.

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Playing Dress-up

Tinkerbell

Dorothy & the Scarecrow

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Two tired boys

my mom was involved in a boating accident in Mexico. Clayson loved the idea of a neck brace.

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Tulare County Fair Parade