It's getting close to that time where Daddy takes Bubba off to go squirrel hunting. Jacob is beyond excited and it's all he can talk about. We ordered his new pants, shirt and belt a little over a week ago. He wore it the day he got it here. Well, obviously you need hunting socks and boots too, right?
Jacob: Daddy, did you order my hunting boots?
Daddy: *Giggling* No, buddy. Mommy will take you to the store.
Me: Yeah Bubba. We can go look tomorrow. But we aren't buying them tomorrow, just going to look, ok?
Jacob: Do you have money?
Me: I have 8 bucks buddy. Boots cost more than 8 bucks.
Jacob: Daddy, you have monies, right?
Daddy: Yeah buddy. *chuckling* I'll leave Mommy money to get you boots.
Jacob is grinning like it's Christmas morning and Jamie and I just shake our heads, laughing, knowing this boy, at 4 years old, knows how to work us good!
Friday, August 29, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
First Day of School 2008-2009
It's the first day of school! Jasmine was so excited she couldn't get to sleep last night. Poor thing! Nonetheless, she was super excited this morning to be going!
She took her shower and got dressed in her special *First Day of School* outfit that Oma got for her. Then it was on to blue berry muffins ~ her breakfast of choice for the first day.
A little bit before we left for school, James got dropped off since he is at his mom's this week. He'll be coming here after school during his mom's week.
When Jasmine gets to school, she'll have this note in her binder. I always put notes in her lunch box but today, she wanted to buy lunch. I wanted to make sure she had a little special note in there for the first day.
I'll update when the kids get home about how their days went.
My neighbor, Katie, got pictures of the kids after school since Jamie went up to the bus stop to get the kiddos. *She also took to two pictures up above of Jasmine and James alone.*
This is Kaylee (5th grade) and Taylor (Kindergarten).
Both of the kids had a great day at school. Jasmine has one of her very best friends in her class which she is just so excited about. Poor Jazzi had homework the first day!! James really likes his teacher and really excited to be using a binder and a homework agenda!
Tuesday Tell All ~ School Days
Today's Topic:
School Days
What is your earliest memory of school, what did you love about the first week of school, who was your favorite teacher, subject, or playground game?
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I have a lot of great memories from school. I LOVED school in general. I loved going to school. I loved doing classwork and yes, even homework.
I had a lot of great teachers through the years but by far, my favorite, was my third grade teacher, Miss Smith. She is still a third grade teacher at Sinclair Elementary. She was the best. People say you have that one special teacher and she is it for me.
My favorite subject was in high school. It was my engineering class. Coach Kerns taught the class. It was a class that the jocks took and I was the only girl in my class. I wanted to study to be an engineer so I actually took the class seriously. LOVED IT!
I'd love to go back to school. For what? Not sure. I have a lot of things I'd love to do but not sure what I would devote myself to if I had the opportunity to go back.
School Days
What is your earliest memory of school, what did you love about the first week of school, who was your favorite teacher, subject, or playground game?
I have a lot of great memories from school. I LOVED school in general. I loved going to school. I loved doing classwork and yes, even homework.
I had a lot of great teachers through the years but by far, my favorite, was my third grade teacher, Miss Smith. She is still a third grade teacher at Sinclair Elementary. She was the best. People say you have that one special teacher and she is it for me.
My favorite subject was in high school. It was my engineering class. Coach Kerns taught the class. It was a class that the jocks took and I was the only girl in my class. I wanted to study to be an engineer so I actually took the class seriously. LOVED IT!
I'd love to go back to school. For what? Not sure. I have a lot of things I'd love to do but not sure what I would devote myself to if I had the opportunity to go back.
Monday, August 25, 2008
James is a 3rd grader & Jasmine is a 2nd grader!
We had the open house at school today to find out the kids' teachers and their class rooms.
James got Miss Swan. She is a very sweet teacher and super nice. I think James will have a great year with her. This is her third year teaching at McAuliffe.
Jasmine got a new teacher, Mrs. Wyckoff. She is really nice as well. She is just as excited as Jasmine is to start the new year. Mrs. Wyckoff was actually a student of McAuliffe!!
On a very exciting note, McAuliffe has become a Focus School. What that boils down to is smaller class sizes! We even have 7, yes 7, Kindergarten classes as opposed to the 4 we had last year. Jasmine's class is starting with 15 kids, it may be only 13 as they think two have transfered. How awesome is that? I forgot to ask James' teacher how many were in his class. I'm remembering how the room was set up and I think it was 16.
Of course, before we left, we had to see Mrs. Howington. Jasmine was so excited to see her. She gave us all hugs. We saw pictures of baby Jaxson, who is just a little sweetheart.
I will have pictures of Jasmine tomorrow for her first day. James is at his mom's house this week so I won't have a picture of him.
It's official again ~ my kids keep growing up!
James got Miss Swan. She is a very sweet teacher and super nice. I think James will have a great year with her. This is her third year teaching at McAuliffe.
Jasmine got a new teacher, Mrs. Wyckoff. She is really nice as well. She is just as excited as Jasmine is to start the new year. Mrs. Wyckoff was actually a student of McAuliffe!!
On a very exciting note, McAuliffe has become a Focus School. What that boils down to is smaller class sizes! We even have 7, yes 7, Kindergarten classes as opposed to the 4 we had last year. Jasmine's class is starting with 15 kids, it may be only 13 as they think two have transfered. How awesome is that? I forgot to ask James' teacher how many were in his class. I'm remembering how the room was set up and I think it was 16.
Of course, before we left, we had to see Mrs. Howington. Jasmine was so excited to see her. She gave us all hugs. We saw pictures of baby Jaxson, who is just a little sweetheart.
I will have pictures of Jasmine tomorrow for her first day. James is at his mom's house this week so I won't have a picture of him.
It's official again ~ my kids keep growing up!
Saturday, August 23, 2008
We miss you Sandy!
It's been a year since Sandy left us. As everyone knows, the kids and I only knew Granny in a vegetative state but we miss her terribly. You don't realize how much you'll miss talking to someone that has never spoken a word back to you.
We take much comfort and peace in knowing that Sandy is completely healthy and happy now, enjoying eternity with her devoted and loving husband.
We miss them so much!
We take much comfort and peace in knowing that Sandy is completely healthy and happy now, enjoying eternity with her devoted and loving husband.
We miss them so much!
Friday, August 22, 2008
Another Milestone!
Jenna has been begging and begging us to get her ears pierced. I kept saying NO WAY! Well, someone's been nice to Daddy the last two days and now we have....
Yup! She has pierced ears! Jamie said she did great. She sat in his lap. They did both ears at the same time. She jumped a little and whimpered. Daddy told her she looked pretty and VOILA! Jenna has pierced ears. She hasn't touched them at all and keeps asking everyone if she looks pretty. When she walked in the house, she said "Mommy, I got my ears pierced. Do they look pretty?"
Can't you tell how proud she is?
Oh yeah, while there, Jacob got his ear pierced too. Just the left one. This is the only picture he'd give me.
Last, but certainly not least, James got his right ear done. In case you don't know, he already has the left one done.
Don't they all look great? I really hope Jenna doesn't play with them. I'd really hate to have to take them out when she looks so cute in them.
Yup! She has pierced ears! Jamie said she did great. She sat in his lap. They did both ears at the same time. She jumped a little and whimpered. Daddy told her she looked pretty and VOILA! Jenna has pierced ears. She hasn't touched them at all and keeps asking everyone if she looks pretty. When she walked in the house, she said "Mommy, I got my ears pierced. Do they look pretty?"
Can't you tell how proud she is?
Oh yeah, while there, Jacob got his ear pierced too. Just the left one. This is the only picture he'd give me.
Last, but certainly not least, James got his right ear done. In case you don't know, he already has the left one done.
Don't they all look great? I really hope Jenna doesn't play with them. I'd really hate to have to take them out when she looks so cute in them.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Jordan is a Middle Schooler
Yes, you read that right. Jordan is in middle school! My baby!!
Jordan has officially moved with his dad, step-mom and two step-sisters. He's going to school in Culpeper County, VA. He's in the gifted and talented program there as well.
He called me when he got home. He said he had a great day and everything went well. I was so nervous all day waiting to hear from him how it went. Going to middle school is a big adjustment with the lockers, different classes and all. Luckily they only have four classes a day, with A and B days. I think that makes it much easier than trying to shuffle around to 7 or 8 classes a day.
So my baby became a middle schooler today! I wish I had a picture!
Next week, James and Jasmine start school.
Jordan has officially moved with his dad, step-mom and two step-sisters. He's going to school in Culpeper County, VA. He's in the gifted and talented program there as well.
He called me when he got home. He said he had a great day and everything went well. I was so nervous all day waiting to hear from him how it went. Going to middle school is a big adjustment with the lockers, different classes and all. Luckily they only have four classes a day, with A and B days. I think that makes it much easier than trying to shuffle around to 7 or 8 classes a day.
So my baby became a middle schooler today! I wish I had a picture!
Next week, James and Jasmine start school.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Tuesday Tell All ~ Back to School
Today's Topic:
Back to School
What are your families back to school traditions?
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I always make the kids cup cakes on the first day of school. Always. And pictures, we always take pictures.
Back to School
What are your families back to school traditions?
I always make the kids cup cakes on the first day of school. Always. And pictures, we always take pictures.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Jordan's weekend with Opa
Jordan and Opa both love going to museums in DC. They both love space, science, history and all those kinds of things. Over the summer, Jordan asked Opa if just the two of them could go into DC to check out the museums. They had a blast. Here are the pictures they took.
On Sunday, they went to another museum near Dulles Airport that has all different kinds of planes, etc.
I think they are going to be making this an annual excursion!
On Sunday, they went to another museum near Dulles Airport that has all different kinds of planes, etc.
I think they are going to be making this an annual excursion!
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Another Jacob Funny
So I'm laying in bed, watching the Olympics, Michael Phelps is swimming. Jacob walks in and the conversation goes like this:
Jacob: What are you doing?
Me: Watching the Olympics.
Jacob: Are they doing the doggy paddle?
Me: No Bubba. They wouldn't win if they did that. *cracking up*
Jacob: Who's going to win?
Me: If I had to guess, Michael Phelps.
Jacob: Who? Michael Jackson?
Me: *busts out laughing*
Jacob: What's so funny?
This kid cracks me up!
Jacob: What are you doing?
Me: Watching the Olympics.
Jacob: Are they doing the doggy paddle?
Me: No Bubba. They wouldn't win if they did that. *cracking up*
Jacob: Who's going to win?
Me: If I had to guess, Michael Phelps.
Jacob: Who? Michael Jackson?
Me: *busts out laughing*
Jacob: What's so funny?
This kid cracks me up!
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Tuesday Tell All ~ Olympic Spirit
Today's Topic:
Olympic Spirit
080808
Opening Ceremonies are one week from tonight!
Are you competitive? Which event would you choose to participate in?
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I'm super competitive. Imagine that! I hate losing, whether it's Uno (and I'm playing Jacob) or bowling (real life or on Wii ~ wait, isn't Wii real life?).
I would love to compete in the track events. There is something about watching those men and women tear down the track that just amazes me. I am by no means a fast runner but if I had the skills, I'd love the racing events. But not the hurdles. Those things scare me!
Olympic Spirit
080808
Opening Ceremonies are one week from tonight!
Are you competitive? Which event would you choose to participate in?
I'm super competitive. Imagine that! I hate losing, whether it's Uno (and I'm playing Jacob) or bowling (real life or on Wii ~ wait, isn't Wii real life?).
I would love to compete in the track events. There is something about watching those men and women tear down the track that just amazes me. I am by no means a fast runner but if I had the skills, I'd love the racing events. But not the hurdles. Those things scare me!
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Our Summer Vacation 2008
Are you ready for picture overload??? You are lucky though. I took over 600 pictures. Anyway, here's our vacation in a nut shell...
We got there LATE Friday night and unpacked. Saturday, Jasmine, Jenna and I ran to the store to get food and other stuff.
Sunday was spent relaxing, making S'mores and just having fun being together.
Jamie braided Jasmine's hair.
The boys played their PSPs.
Then it was time for S'mores!!!
The aftermath....
I asked Jacob if I could take his picture which he only wanted one. Here is a nice little progression of how he felt when I took more than one.
This picture is for my friend Tracy (you know which one if it's you).
I was trying to get a picture of all 5 kids. Jamie was helping. Apparently no one told my children to look AT THE CAMERA and not the person saying CHEESE!!!
Of course they have to be goofy!
A pretty one of Jazzi
Saturday was also Jamie's birthday but we never got around to having the cake so on Sunday, we did. It's not much of a cake but the kids enjoyed it anyway.
Monday, we again didn't do much. The kids and I went shopping. They all got watches and we got some more food and snacks and such. Jamie had to go home to go to the retina specialist on Tuesday morning. (That was a wasted trip because the doctor couldn't even do the dang pressure test so they still don't know much. He'll probably have to have surgery to get the scar tissue removed. He goes back to the eye specialist tomorrow so we'll see.)
Then Jenna and Jasmine thought this would be fun.
A pic of my furry baby, Bear
Then Tuesday night, we did S'mores again when Jamie got back.
James was very proud he burnt it so well!
I love this girl.
Jenna being silly Jenna. She LOVES crossing her eyes.
Jacob is not one to be outdone by his 2 year old sister.
Me taking a little target practice with Jamie's Glock 45. Be afraid, be very afraid.
Chilling on Daddy's 4-wheeler.
Daddy and his two youngest babies
Daddy and James
Daddy and Jacob with his messy S'mores face
Daddy and Jenna
Daddy and Jazzi
Jamie and Jordan
Then another day we went to Luray Caverns. On the way down the steps, Jenna declared that it was very "booky" (spooky for those that don't speak toddler).
It's a rare family photo!!!
So then that night we get back and I'm doing my thing. The kids are out front with Jamie. This freaking beetle jumps on his shirt! Look at the size of it! It's huge. I locked the screen door so Jamie wouldn't torture me with it. Instead he tortured the kids. Nice Dad! Very nice!
We did go to the Bergton Fair twice too. It's a very small fair compared to what most would be used to but tons and tons of people. Lots of Jamie's family goes so it was nice catching up with people and meeting some the kids and I had never met. The kids rode rides. Jenna wanted to ride EVERYTHING!! Just like her mommy. The kids played a ton of games and won a ton of crap, er stuff. That fair made a killing off of us! I didn't bring the camera though so no pictures.
Then on Saturday, Oma and Opa came up for the rest of the weekend. We took them over to the home place (where Richard grew up as a child). For those that have never seen it, here's a picture.
Then we got back, started some fire works, played Uno, Jamie took people on rides on the 4-wheeler then he grilled.
Smoke Bombs
*Just so everyone knows ~ Jacob picked out his own outfit!*
Sparklers
Jacob wouldn't leave Jamie's side when Opa was doing the louder fireworks. We were really surprised that Jacob was the one that was a little bit scared of them.
The bigger stuff
We had a wonderful vacation and we are all sad to be home. But the greatest news of all from the week ~ Jenna is almost completely going on the potty!!! She only pees on it but she will wear panties with no accidents and asks for a Pull Up when she needs to #2. YAY Jenna!
I made a few scrap pages while we were gone of our S'mores fun.
We got there LATE Friday night and unpacked. Saturday, Jasmine, Jenna and I ran to the store to get food and other stuff.
Sunday was spent relaxing, making S'mores and just having fun being together.
The boys played their PSPs.
Then it was time for S'mores!!!
The aftermath....
I asked Jacob if I could take his picture which he only wanted one. Here is a nice little progression of how he felt when I took more than one.
This picture is for my friend Tracy (you know which one if it's you).
I was trying to get a picture of all 5 kids. Jamie was helping. Apparently no one told my children to look AT THE CAMERA and not the person saying CHEESE!!!
Of course they have to be goofy!
A pretty one of Jazzi
Saturday was also Jamie's birthday but we never got around to having the cake so on Sunday, we did. It's not much of a cake but the kids enjoyed it anyway.
Monday, we again didn't do much. The kids and I went shopping. They all got watches and we got some more food and snacks and such. Jamie had to go home to go to the retina specialist on Tuesday morning. (That was a wasted trip because the doctor couldn't even do the dang pressure test so they still don't know much. He'll probably have to have surgery to get the scar tissue removed. He goes back to the eye specialist tomorrow so we'll see.)
Then Jenna and Jasmine thought this would be fun.
A pic of my furry baby, Bear
Then Tuesday night, we did S'mores again when Jamie got back.
James was very proud he burnt it so well!
I love this girl.
Jenna being silly Jenna. She LOVES crossing her eyes.
Jacob is not one to be outdone by his 2 year old sister.
Me taking a little target practice with Jamie's Glock 45. Be afraid, be very afraid.
Chilling on Daddy's 4-wheeler.
Daddy and his two youngest babies
Daddy and James
Daddy and Jacob with his messy S'mores face
Daddy and Jenna
Daddy and Jazzi
Jamie and Jordan
Then another day we went to Luray Caverns. On the way down the steps, Jenna declared that it was very "booky" (spooky for those that don't speak toddler).
It's a rare family photo!!!
So then that night we get back and I'm doing my thing. The kids are out front with Jamie. This freaking beetle jumps on his shirt! Look at the size of it! It's huge. I locked the screen door so Jamie wouldn't torture me with it. Instead he tortured the kids. Nice Dad! Very nice!
We did go to the Bergton Fair twice too. It's a very small fair compared to what most would be used to but tons and tons of people. Lots of Jamie's family goes so it was nice catching up with people and meeting some the kids and I had never met. The kids rode rides. Jenna wanted to ride EVERYTHING!! Just like her mommy. The kids played a ton of games and won a ton of crap, er stuff. That fair made a killing off of us! I didn't bring the camera though so no pictures.
Then on Saturday, Oma and Opa came up for the rest of the weekend. We took them over to the home place (where Richard grew up as a child). For those that have never seen it, here's a picture.
Then we got back, started some fire works, played Uno, Jamie took people on rides on the 4-wheeler then he grilled.
Smoke Bombs
*Just so everyone knows ~ Jacob picked out his own outfit!*
Sparklers
Jacob wouldn't leave Jamie's side when Opa was doing the louder fireworks. We were really surprised that Jacob was the one that was a little bit scared of them.
The bigger stuff
We had a wonderful vacation and we are all sad to be home. But the greatest news of all from the week ~ Jenna is almost completely going on the potty!!! She only pees on it but she will wear panties with no accidents and asks for a Pull Up when she needs to #2. YAY Jenna!
I made a few scrap pages while we were gone of our S'mores fun.
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