Another day of sports

What a LONG day! I am WORN OUT! Jamie and Jacob are still in the mountains, mowing so I knew I'd definitely be on my own today. Jordan had baseball pictures at 12 with his team. That went good. James had football practice at 1 and then his game as 2 as usual. Jordan was supposed to have his game at 2 but it got pushed back to 3 (which was actually a good thing so I'd get to see most of it). So after his pictures, Jordan went with his coach until game time while I took James. Jordan had to be there by 2:15 for warm ups before his game so that's why I sent him with his coach. He actually had a great time as two other kids stayed with him as well so it was Jordan, Ryan, Gannon and the coach's son, Calvin.

Off to James' game. When we got there, we saw James' name on the announcement board. He won two tickets to see the movie Narnia! I really have no idea why he won them but he did. Pretty cool. So while they practiced, the girls and I ate lunch and talked. The game started at 2 and James played almost the whole game. He was really running that ball. He didn't score any touch downs that game but he certainly got the ball down the field and pulled flags off the other team. They won 24 - 21! James was so excited. He played awesome.

Over to Jordan's game (are you tired yet?). Right as we get out of the van and start walking to the field, we hear a big crack of the bat. Jordan hit the ball! Jordan hit the ball! He's gotten pieces of it here and there but nothing like this. Everyone on the team is screaming and cheering. Oh and telling him to run. It caught him by surprise and he froze for half a second but not so long because he still made it to the bag. Oh you couldn't wipe the smile off of his face if you had tried to! The next few boys up hit awesome as well sending Jordan home. YAY! (Coach's wife, Deby, told me after the game that she had told Jordan before the game that he would hit the ball this game. She had a feeling. Boy, was she right! Also, today was Coach's 40th birthday. After the game, Deby told Jordan that him hitting the ball like that was the one of the greatest gifts Coach could have gotten today. Pride was oozing out of Jordan at that point.)

Next time up to bat, they walked him. We had bit time hitters today so again, Jordan scored. The innings were over fast this game as in this age group, after 5 runs, that part of the inning is done. Amazing game. The boys all played awesome. They looked like a real solid team. They beat CSA Coyotes 15 - 4! Go Muckdogs!

On a side note, James told me one of the funniest things I heard in a long time while we were at Jordan's game. He said "Jordan and I saw this really funny new show on TV the other day. It's like our new favorite show. It's called Mama's Family. Have you heard of it?" Oh yeah, I laughed. I laughed hard. I said "honey, that show is old. It's been around a long time but yes, it's hilarious!"

Oh la la!

Jasmine's hair was getting pretty long and she wanted it cut. We went tonight and got quite a bit chopped off. I didn't get a picture before but there are plenty of pictures of Jazzi recently to see the change.

Here is the after...


The back really isn't long. I think it was the angle I was taking the picture at.


Beautiful, isn't she?

School Pictures, Scooters and Sparkly Shoes

We got the older kids' school pictures back on Tuesday. They turned out really nice. These are pictures of pictures because our scanner isn't that great.



Jordan in 5th grade, James in 2nd grade and Jasmine in 1st grade

I was going to take Jacob and Jenna to get their pictures done so when I send out the school pictures, there would be something of the younger two. Well I never did and if I wait to send out school pictures for pictures of the other two, it will be next school year so I took them outside to get a few good shots to send out. Here were my attempts with Jenna who always has to ham it up!



Here are the pictures of Jacob and Jenna I went with



I just loved this one of the two of them.



Then they had to get in a little scooter time.



I bought Jenna some pink sparkly shoes for $2 at Kohl's. I honestly didn't think she'd wear them and she didn't at first. Well the other day she discovered them again and hasn't taken them off since. She even sleeps in them! The sparkles in her bed and mine prove it.

Showing potty interest!

I have been afraid to even think this, let alone post it, afraid I will jinx it. Jenna is starting to finally ask once or twice a day to go potty. She has gone quite a few times before getting in the bath at night but never during the day. The last three days, she has asked at least once to go, even to poop! Hopefully she is ready. It's not so much the changing of the diapers for me but the cost. It will be so nice not to have to buy diapers. I really thought she'd go like Jasmine very early but after all these kids, the one thing I know the best is they will do things when they are ready. We'll see how long it is before I am posting that is she is diaper free! Wish us luck!

Defeated: 6-2 now

The Muckdogs lost tonight. It was a good game though. The Redsox beat us 7-5. Jordan played well and made it to the bag one time and then to second.

We are still way up in the league. We've won 6 and only lost 2.

Another game Friday!

Rain, rain, go away!

The sun is shining! The sun is shining! I can't believe it. I thought we were going to buy a house boat or turn into ducks with all the rain. We needed the rain badly but what good is it when it comes down so long and so fast that it has nowhere to go? Baseball and football were canceled over the weekend. Actually that wasn't such a bad thing since we had the Relay for Life walk Friday night and we were all pretty worn out.

Jasmine had gymnastics last night. She was the only one in her class. She LOVES when that happens! Such great one on one time. She is really getting her moves down. They actually have summer classes so I'm contemplating on signing her up. So far, she'd only miss one class for our week of vacation in July.

Jordan was supposed to have a game last night too but alas, with the rain, it was canceled. He is supposed to have one tonight so hopefully so. We have so many make-up games that the season may never end!

On a funny note, Jacob has been walking around saying "Don't stop! Don't give up!" which he learned from Yo! Gabba gabba! When Jenna says it, it sounds like "Don't stop, donkey butt!" Pretty funny stuff. And she hasn't stuck anything up her nose! Go Jenna!

Duh! I can't believe I didn't put this first. Jenna asked to go on the potty yesterday. She sat for about 5 minutes and then peed! WOO HOO! She asked and went. So she hasn't done it anymore since but I'll take what I can get!

Later this week, Jamie, Jacob and Joey (Jamie's buddy/helper from work) are going to the mountains. They are leaving Thursday night and coming back Sunday. Jamie has so much to do up there. We really need to find a way to get up there more. Joey is going to check out the place Jamie talks about so often and have fun on the four wheeler. And it's not a trip without Jacob!

One more side note ~ I dropped my beautiful ring off last night to get it sized. My sad little finger is so naked without it already! It's supposed to be back Friday. Crossing fingers!

Mother's Day 2008

What a great day! It actually started last night. Jamie gave me my gift a day early. He can never wait when he gets me one. He's such a big kid sometimes.

He got me a beautiful (the picture doesn't do it justice) wrap for my ring. Sadly, I have to drop it off to get it sized. Darn standard size 7 in stores. Isn't it pretty?



Jasmine spent the night at Oma and Opa's last night after the walk. While she was there, she painted me a beautiful bird house. It's so great! She wrote on it "Brid rock, Moms Rock".



We got Oma a digital picture frame, the "Sign for Love" Willow Tree figurine and a black lab Webkinz. Yes, we are getting Oma addicted to Webkinz mania!

We also celebrated Jasmine's birthday!

A bag of goodies from Oma and Opa ~ a birthstone necklace, a ring, lotions and nail stuff.



A real tea set. Jasmine loves tea sets.





A cool set to decorate her iPod ear buds with from Nana



One more Webkinz from Mommy and Daddy ~ a brown pony she named Brownie



A few fun pics with Uncle Boo and the kids ~ they love him so much!





And last (but certainly not as a last thought), we miss you so much Sandy. We are thinking of you, missing you and loving you on this Mother's Day.

Relay for Life walk

Last night, the kids and I had the American Cancer Society Relay for Life walk. Our team, Just Us, was started by my parents' next door neighbor, Mrs. Poindexter. She lost her husband a few years ago to cancer. Mr. Poindexter is a man I have known since I was 10 years old. A great man. Someone that will always be missed. He always loved seeing Jordan when he was little and that is someone that is very special to Jordan.

We also walk in memory of my Papa, John Schneider. Papa passed away January 20, 2003 from cancer as well.

Both of these men are men that everyone that met them, loved them. They are truly missed each and every day.

The kids and I also walked in memory of another man, John Wellington. While we didn't know him, one of my friend's Sara does. John just passed away recently and from what I know, he is another great man that will be missed each and every day.

We also walked in honor of a little boy, named Isaac Lally. My friend, Tracy ~ her next door neighbor and best friend, Steph is the mother of this wonderful little boy who is fighting hard against Medulloblastoma.

Cancer doesn't care about age, gender, race or religion. It affects so many people and their families. We walked last night to remember those we have lost and honor those that are fighting it.

One group was selling light up leis and light up glasses







The Lumanaria bags



My two walkers that made it to 3 am walking, dancing and being proud members of the team! I'm so proud of them!



Thank you to everyone that donated on our behalf. We truly appreciate the support!

She did it AGAIN!

What is with Jenna? She stuck a piece of gum in her nose. It wasn't a big piece. The second she did it, she told me. A simple tissue and blowing of the nose and it was out. But seriously, she did it again! What am I going to do with this girl?

Happy 7th Birthday Jasmine!

7. 7 years old. Can you believe our sweet baby girl is 7? Oh where does that time go? I can't even handle that Jasmine is 7.

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What a day it has been! Jasmine was up bright and early at 5:30 when Daddy was leaving for work. Daddy, as usual, was the first to tell her Happy Birthday and give her a great big kiss. When I woke up at 6:30, she was sitting on my bed, grinning from ear to ear.

During the school day, everyone referred to her as The Birthday Girl. She got to pick out a birthday book, as every child does in the school on their birthday.

When she got home, her presents were waiting for her.





An iDog for her iPod!





A carrying bag for her iPod and iDog



A case for her iPod



A unicorn and a dragon Webkinz



Every girl should get chocolate covered strawberries on her birthday. 7 of them, of course.



When we started singing to her, Jenna decided she should blow out the candles.



This is Jasmine asking Jenna if she wants to help blow out the candles as Daddy relights them



Make a wish! Um, Jasmine, watch the hair!



Backing off some



A bit closer



That last candle just doesn't want to blow out



Nope, still not



Jenna helping out



And yes she burnt her hair. It's hard to tell and it's not much but that first time up to the cake, she got her hair.

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Some Interesting Birthday Facts

*Actually, the most interesting birthday fact is Jasmine's actual birth date. May 8th which is 5/8. For anyone that knows Jamie, knows that his football number was 58. No, she is not a Daddy's Girl AT ALL. Talk about schmoozing Daddy since the day she was born!*

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Your date of conception was on or about 15 August 2000 which was a Tuesday.

You were born on a Tuesday
under the astrological sign Taurus.
Your Life path number is 7.

Your fortune cookie reads:
Decide what you want and go for it.

Life Path Compatibility:
You are most compatible with those with the Life Path numbers 1, 5 & 7.
You should get along well with those with the Life Path numbers 4 & 22.
You may or may not get along well with those with the Life Path number 9.
You are least compatible with those with the Life Path numbers 2, 3, 6, 8 & 11.

The Julian calendar date of your birth is 2452037.5.
The golden number for 2001 is 7.
The epact number for 2001 is 5.
The year 2001 was not a leap year.

Your birthday falls into the Chinese year beginning 1/24/2001 and ending 2/11/2002.
You were born in the Chinese year of the Snake.

Your Native American Zodiac sign is Beaver; your plant is Wild Clover.

You were born in the Egyptian month of Epipy, the third month of the season of Shomu (Harvest).

Your date of birth on the Hebrew calendar is 15 Iyyar 5761.
Or if you were born after sundown then the date is 16 Iyyar 5761.

The Mayan Calendar long count date of your birthday is 12.19.8.3.13 which is
12 baktun 19 katun 8 tun 3 uinal 13 kin

The Hijra (Islamic Calendar) date of your birth is Tuesday, 14 Safar 1422 (1422-2-14).

The date of Easter on your birth year was Sunday, 15 April 2001.
The date of Orthodox Easter on your birth year was Sunday, 15 April 2001.
The date of Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent) on your birth year was Wednesday 28 February 2001.
The date of Whitsun (Pentecost Sunday) in the year of your birth was Sunday 3 June 2001.
The date of Whisuntide in the year of your birth was Sunday 10 June 2001.
The date of Rosh Hashanah in the year of your birth was Tuesday, 18 September 2001.
The date of Passover in the year of your birth was Sunday, 8 April 2001.
The date of Mardi Gras on your birth year was Tuesday 27 February 2001.

As of 5/7/2008 8:34:47 AM EDT
You are 6 years old.
You are 84 months old.
You are 365 weeks old.
You are 2,556 days old.
You are 61,352 hours old.
You are 3,681,154 minutes old.
You are 220,869,287 seconds old.

Celebrities who share your birthday:
Enrique Iglesias (1975) Darren Hayes (1972) Robert M. Hensel (1969)
Melissa Gilbert (1964) Toni Tennille (1943) Peter Benchley (1940)
Rick Nelson (1940) Don Rickles (1926) Bishop Fulton Sheen (1895)
Harry S. Truman (1884)

Top songs of 2001
Hanging by a Moment by Lifehouse Fallin' by Alicia Keys
All for You by Janet (Jackson) Drops of Jupiter by Train
I'm Real by Jennifer Lopez If You're Gone by Matchbox 20
Let Me Blow Ya Mind by Eve (w/Gwen Stefani) Thank You by Dido
Again by Lenny Kravitz Independent Women Part 1 by Destiny's Child

Your age is the equivalent of a dog that is 1.00039138943249 years old. (You're just a pup!)

Your lucky day is Friday.
Your lucky number is 6.
Your ruling planet(s) is Venus.
Your lucky dates are 6th, 15th, 24th.
Your opposition sign is Scorpio.
Your opposition number(s) is 9 & 11.

Today is not one of your lucky days!

There are 1 days till your next birthday
on which your cake will have 7 candles.

Those 7 candles produce 7 BTUs,
or 1,764 calories of heat (that's only 1.7640 food Calories!) .
You can boil 0.80 US ounces of water with that many candles.

In 2001 there were 4,025,933 births in the US.
In 2001 the US population was approximately 281,421,906 people, 79.6 persons per square mile.
In 2001 in the US there were 2,327,000 marriages (8.4%) and — divorces (4%)
In 2001 in the US there were approximately 2,403,000 deaths (8.7 per 1000)
In the US a new person is born approximately every 8 seconds.
In the US one person dies approximately every 12 seconds.

In 2001 the population of Australia was approximately 19,529,274.
In 2001 there were approximately 246,394 births in Australia.
In 2001 in Australia there were approximately 103,130 marriages and 55,330 divorces.
In 2001 in Australia there were approximately 128,544 deaths.


Your birthstone is Emerald

The Mystical properties of Emerald

Though not meant to replace traditional medical treatment, Emerald is used for physical and emotional healing.

Some lists consider these stones to be your birthstone. (Birthstone lists come from Jewelers, Tibet, Ayurvedic Indian medicine, and other sources)

Agate, Chrysoprase


Your birth tree is

Poplar, the Uncertainty

Looks very decorative, no self-confident behaviour, only courageous if necessary, needs goodwill and pleasant surroundings, very choosy, often lonely, great animosity, artistic nature, good organiser, tends to philosophy, reliable in any situation, takes partnership serious.


There are 232 days till Christmas 2008!
There are 245 days till Orthodox Christmas!

The moon's phase on the day you were
born was waning gibbous.

Yet another win!

Go Muckdogs! They beat out the Althetics 10 - 5!

Jordan struck both times up to bat unfortunately. He is still swinging that bat though so at least the strikes now are for actually swinging.

He played right field as usual.

They have another game on Saturday!

The Muckdogs are HOT!

Yet another victory for the Muckdogs. They beat out the Pirates 12 - 3!

Jordan played well. He struck out once and walked on another time. Unfortunately he didn't score as the next person up to bat got the out. But hey, at least he's swinging the bat now!

They have another game tomorrow night. Check back then to see how they did!