Four Generations

On my recent trip to Texas......I met my mom,sister,neice and grandma....along with Chelsea for supper. It was nice catching up....and talking about stuff. We didnt get a picture of ALL of us...but we did get some to remember the day by. Maybe when I go down after Christmas we can get together again....and take some....of all four generations!!

Projects, Projects and MORE Projects

There's something about glue, paper...and the artistic freedom to express yourself that I LOVE. I owe a thanks to my Mom and Dad...because no matter the project....they always provided what I needed to complete the assignment. I remember my dad building a log cabin for me.....we had to cut each wooden dowel so that the notches stuck together....and I was a little young to use the tool...so he worked endlessly to complete it for me. Another time.... I decided to talk about the ice storm we had as my project. I collected all the material and made my presentation board...but I couldnt come up with a 'model'. I had went to dad's for the weekend....and while I was gone...momma had bought the materials and made me an awesome snow/ice scene complete in its own box. I don't have pictures of either project....but the images are forever in my mind. So this why I love helping my kids do their best.......THANKS MOM AND DAD!!!

Having 3 kids with projects due for school in the same week....was a challenge though....and I know its not the 20 years added to my age since I was in school.....it's got to be something else...right?

Anyway...we made it...they are completed....the week is at the end...and we ALL survived...LOL!! (can't ya tell I don't have to work tonight...LOL)

I was so happy to get to go to Texas this week....it was brief but none the less....I enjoyed the time I got to spend with everyone...and I got to help Chelsea on her project. She had to create a poster on the greek god Uranus. Do you know how HARD it is to find suitable pictures of god that lived thousands of years ago....well if you dont...let me tell you.....ITS HARD!!! LOL.. You would think with the internet....we would have access to hundreds....but we didnt. Chelsea did get a couple to choose from...and I think she made her project work with what she had available. I hope she got a good grade.

Next was Kaitlyn's ....she had to create a cereal box and then come up with statements and commands and try to sell her cereal. She wanted her cereal to be girly...and she was thinking Princess Puffs....but Papa Ken suggested Fairy Dust...and she loved it...so she went with that one (thanks PAPA). She colored her box pink (suprised?)...and then we cut out the fairy and castle in hot pink glitter paper...and then the finishing touch was glitter all the way around. Her eyes lit up when she was finished....she loved it. She took it to school and said her teacher gave her a hug and said she loved it!!

Finally is Coby's....our parish fair is next week..and every school has a booth and they take projects that the students make and decorate the booth. Coby's project was a 'junk picture fame'. I cut the cardboard frame out for him....but he decorated it. He kept saying...."I love crafts...this is fun"!! Everyday he comes home....does his school work...and then wants scissors, paper and markers...and he sits in the floor and creates something.....:)

Back from Texas

I am back from Texas....I left on Sunday and returned today. Dad was suppose to have a kidney stone removed on Monday that was lodged near his bladder....but at 4AM on Monday it removed itself. PRAISE GOD!!! I was sooo happy that he didnt have to have surgery.

Dad and I hung out and visited....which was nice since I hadnt seen him since April. He took me to Atwoods....which I LOVE....by the way. They have the cutest toys....and I also seen a hot pink 4-wheeler....which....we wont be telling Kaitlyn about...or I will NEVER hear the end of it!! LOL I did experience a first....we went Monday morning to breakfast at a Mexican food resturant and they served refried beans with eggs and hashbrowns....LOL (only in Texas)....LOL

I went to Tyler with Chelsea monday evening and we met Mom, Cindy, Emily and Nana....at El Charro's to eat supper. It was nice to see everyone. I hadn't seen my grandmother in years....and Chelsea hadn't seen my mom in years either. We all went afterwards to shop a little bit before I had to head back to dad's to help Chelsea work on a school project. We took pictures...so I will post those soon....!! Chelsea also had homecoming on Friday...so those pictures I will post soon too!!

When I got home...I had to take a nap...and ended up sleeping longer than planned.....but it is for the good....because I have to transition to nights anyway....I work Wednesday and Thursday!!! I can't wait to go back....planning on Decemeber...and staying a week at least!!!

Kaitlyn's First Day of Dance

Kaitlyn started dance class today. She was so excited....well excited doesnt even touch the surface of how happy she has been. She got off the bus at 3:30....and asked if she could get ready....and we still had 2 hours before class began....LOL!!

She had a great time...she knew the girls in her class...so that was even better. She will learn just basic moves of Ballet, Tap, and Jaz...then after Christmas she will start learning routines for her recital in June. She will have competitions, parades that she will perform in....and lots more fun stuff for the next year.

SCRAPFEST

I attended Scrapfest over the Labor Day holiday. It was a blast. I met a group of ladies from Nachitoches, LA....they were teachers or retired teachers.

This is Terri, Connie and Brenda

Then I met some more ladies that came with Martha and Pat from Petal MS.....and Remembering Moments. I also happened to meet Misty....

......who knows Kristal...my friend from Sumrall,MS...... It really is a SMALL world. LOL

I worked on Kaitlyn's baby book....I completed the birth pages...and pre-designed the monthly LO's so that all I have to do is add pictures. I have 4 LO's left....and her book will be complete. I also pre-designed 2 Halloween, 2 Christmas, and 1 Fall double page LO....so I can add pics....and stay caught up for the year. It was easier for me to pre-deisgn because I get so caught up in the design when I have the pictures in front of me....so this was a nice change. So over-all...I completed 28 LO's...... YEAH!!! It was a nice vacation......I just wish they happened more than 2 times a year!!! LOL :)

Coby's Party at The Fun Farm

Coby had his hot wheels party at The Fun Farm on Saturday. He has been asking when we are going to the 'barn' (looks like a barn...so I guess thats why he calls it that)....for weeks.

He wanted a hot wheels theme....and everything he got was hot wheels related. He got 2 carriers for his hot wheels...and still needs another....because he received so many new cars to add to the dozens he already owns. He got a race track to run his cars on, a parking garage....and several other play sets.

Chase his friend from school....got to come....and coby wanted him to sit right next to him....and he would tell everyone....Chase is MY BEST FRIEND!! :)

Coby had a blast.....well that's it on parties this year....now come Christmas....LOL!!!

Coby Turns 5 & Get Well Hunter

Coby turned 5 yesterday. He had a party at school.....then we had cupcakes at Maw's since it was his actual birth day....then his party was today at The Fun Farm. He had a little friend from school come named Chase. They also went to pre-K together. He had a hot wheels party. He received LOTS of hot wheel cars, carrying case's to put them in.....and lot of other hot wheel accessories!!

Tidbits about Coby at 5:

-Favorite Color: Pink...though he likes orange and yellow too
-Favorite song: (changes weekly)...but he can be heard singing Lips of an Angel, and Don't call him a cowboy, and Pink...by aerosmith
-Favorite Toy: Hot wheel cars....(of course)
-Loves to ride the school bus
-Loves to play his gameboy
-Loves to eat gold fishies
-Loves to tell 'tall' stories about his 'blue house'
-When he gets mad...he tells us to 'buy' a new Coby....LOL
-Still has trouble saying some words...but they come out too cute
---like Negative....comes out as netatitive
---tempature....comes out as temtature





ETA: I found out that my nephew Hunter was mauled by a pitbull on Thursday. He is at Children's in Dallas. He is doing better than expected....though he has several surgeries ahead of him to replace the skin on his head. He also has fractures to is hands....which have to be dressed 2 times a day....and we are all praying for NO infection from the bites!! I will update when I have more!!!

Back To School

Today was the first day of school for the kids. Kaitlyn's teacher is Ms. Tumminello...Kase got Ms. Raney (KK's teacher from last year)...and Coby got Ms. Cetta. All are really nice...and I am anxious to see what this year will hold for them!!

Kase and Kailtyn stayed all day...but Coby goes on the 20th...then starts on the 24th....and he is ready!!!

Kase and Kaitlyn got on the bus as usually.....but there was a change due to the bridge being out next to the house and we didnt know......so Mr. Lynn had to bring the kids home after he finished his route!! So they will be riding bus 4L till the bridge is fixed wich will be end of November!...so we will see how that goes!

Getting Ready for School

School starts here Thursday the 13th. The kids are ready....and I have to say...so am I!! They want to see their friends....and I want to sleep in peace on the days I have to work....LOL!! I started buying uniforms early...and have been picking up school supplies since the sales started in July. Backpacks, lunch bags, and shoes are all purchased....we are just waiting!!



This is Coby's first year at BIG KID school...so he is a little TOO excited....he has been asking everyday to go....(I wonder how long that will last?) Coby's 1st day wont be till the 24th....but he will go Thursday...and then another day for testing before his actual first day.

So other than that....nothing new is going on.....just enjoying the remainder of the summer.

Our Hermit Crab Family

I would like to introduce you to the newest members of the family.....

this is Kase's crab.. Elvis...he is really active.....acts like a monster truck...and walks over everyone....

this is Coby's crab....Rocky...he likes to walk ALOT...so he and Elvis make good house buddies

this is my crab....Rainbow Brite....pretty laid back....and EATS alot.....

this is Keith's crab...Termite....this wee little fellow pretty much keeps to himself....but will come out and play

this is Kaitlyn's crab...Carly....she likes to play with Termite...but also loves to sleep ALOT

Gulfport Beach

We decided to pack up the kids and head to the beach yesterday. We drove to Mississippi and headed up Hwy 90....nothing but 26 miles of sand and water. It really was breath taking. We set up the canopy and let the kids play in the water. We hadnt been there long when it started thundering....and lightening....so we packed up and headed back up the beach toward Long Beach and Pass Christian...where it was clear of rain...and we set up again on the beach. We got in about 3 hours before the wind picked up....and we had to bring down the canopy. It would have been ok....but it was hard to keep everything from flying off. So after chasing the lid to the cooler....and the toy pail...we decided to call it a day...as far as the beach goes.

We headed into Biloxi...and went to the Hard Rock Cafe.....this was a first for all of us. It was such a neat environment....lots of rock and roll history everywhere. This one happen to be a hotel, casino and cafe. The food was good....a little over priced...but I guess you are paying for the name.

We began our trip back home....and stopped in at Souviner City....to pick up a few momentos of the trip. Well I was thinking T-shirts, cups, or maybe even hats....but instead we came home with HERMIT CRABS. They had the coolest colored shells....so we let the kids pic out there favorite....and even Keith and I got one.

It was nice day vacation.....the kids loved it...we all enjoyed being outside on the beach...and playing in the warm water. We hope to make it a weekend trip next time!

Long time

Its been a while since I posted.....just been busy...working....enjoying the summer with the kids....but mostly working.

Everyone is fine. Coby is ready for his birthday...he is constantly asking is it here yet. He has decided on a Hot Wheels party.....his favorite!! He spends hours driving his cars all over the house. LOL Kase is getting better at listening. He still has his stubborn times....but he is understanding that being bad has consequences. Kaitlyn is the same.....she needs to work on her attitude. Its hard being the ONLY one that is the adult in this family. All the progress that I make.....Keith undoes because he doesnt know how to be a parent.

Me....I am fine...just tired. Life would be easier if I had a little help....but I guess that is all in God's master plan....well at least I hope so. I started working for a staffing agency making more money....I still work for North Oaks Rehab....but this will help supplement my income....and they have an office in Tyler....so who knows what the future holds??

Well going to get off....its been a long day...and I need some quiet time!!

A New Pet

Finally...I get a few days off. Last night was BUSY....to say the least. I am off till Thursday....so I plan on being productive by sorting,organizing, and throwing away 'stuff '...and getting ready for the school year.

I went to walmart.......to get some storage containers. We walked past the fish tanks...and Coby started in about wanting a fish....well I REALLY dont want anything else that requires food to survive....but instead...I bought 2 crabs. I have to purchase another.......so all three kids will have one....of their own!

This is BUMBLEBEE (Coby's)

This is FREDDY (Kaitlyn's)

.....and when I get another....Kase decided his would be named Texas....LOL

Tricky Trigg Magic Show

We went to the library today for a magic show. Tricky Trigg the magician was there performing. The kids loved it. Kaitlyn even went up on stage to help out. It was a great show....and he kept the kids attention the whole hour. Afterward we went to get snowballs....Kaitlyn and Coby got banana...a first for them....Kase's was strawberry....a usual....and mine...wedding cake...of course!!

Now we are back home....relaxing....I plan on doing some scrapping tonight...while I transition into sleeping during the day so I can stay up all night at work.

Movie Night

Keith and I took the kids to see Transformers at the movies tonight. I really was skeptical because the kids love to talk and ask questions when we watch movies....and I know I hate to hear people talking in a movie theater...! But all in all....it went ok......Kase was a little wormy in the begining...but once the movie started he settled down....Kaitlyn she was fine....Coby did get kinda bored.....or tired I guess...because he kept changing seats...and wanting to talk...not really paying attention to the movie. He really tried....but he feel asleep about 5 minutes from the end. He was sooo cute....we woke him up to leave...and he told Keith...OK...we can go back and finish the movie now....LOL!! That was one LOOOONG movie....it was almost 3 hours long....but well worth it!!

Puzzles

Lately Keith and I have been addicted to puzzles. He was putting one together Monday...well it was suppose to be him and Kaitlyn...but that didnt last long...LOL So when I got up.....I joined him in putting it together. Since then...we put together 2 more...and just bought a fourth...a 1000 piece one. Its probably one of the ONLY things we can do TOGETHER that we dont get into a fight over....LOL

It's a stress reliever....because there's no wrong or right way to assemble it.....you just do it. I remember as a child putting together puzzles and then glueing them on the back so I could put them into a frame. Keith also enjoyed putting puzzles together as a child. We hope to make this a family time activity....and include the kids into our new (well really old) found happiness....but the puzzles will have to be made of few pieces....because there attention span is negative 1....LOL!!

Happy 4th of July

We didnt have anything big planned....just popped some fireworks with the kids....and hung out at home. I had to work the last few nights...so I didnt plan anything....because I knew I would be tired! We plan on cooking out tomorrow...while the kids play....so I guess it will be more of a 4th of July WEEKEND!! The kids really enjoy the fireworks.....not the noise but the lights!!