Man it's been awhile

WOW looking at this I haven't posted anything since October and here we are almost Thanksgiving. Well, I've been busy...getting to work, getting kids to school, cleaning house,the yard...there is barely a second for me these days. The entire first month of November my kids have been sick. Really bad stomach flu. The first week it hit Morgan, 2nd week it hit Garrett. Now I think I'm getting it.
Kirtus is home Saturday night. I'm so excited. I can finally get a small break, sleep in on Sunday. Ahhhhh....heaven!
Tonight is GL's basketball practice. I'm so excited. He is excited. We were on the waiting list and now...looks like we get to actually be on a team. This will keep him busy until Soccer. Feburary is going to be busy busy. Morgan's B-day is ont he 10th and then Garrett starts his Micro Training twice a week...thank god it's on Friday and Saturday nights. Then in March we have Disneyworld trip, then Soccer season starts for both...GL will be going to Soccer two night during weeknight and then Saturday games and Saturday night practice. Morgan will have Thursday night practice and Soccer game on Saturday. yeah...it is going to be crazy.
I'm moving Garrett over to a different league. It's more like what they have in the Dallas area. Well....in some areas...it's where they take the parents out of the game. What I mean by that..is that the coach is not a parent...he is a paid professional. And , it's still about having fun and learning Soccer. But, focuses on learning the game. We've been having issues the past 3 seasons with Parent Coaches not wanting to play Garrett because he runs up the score. What I mean by that is...every time he touches the ball...he scores. He has done really well this year playing an acutally position, but they purposely did not let him play a "forward" position just to keep the score down. I'm not complaining. I like the team he is on .... and if I were another parent I probably wouldn't want Garrett on my team either. But, Garrett's skill and understanding of the game is a bit more advanced and so...it's time to move on.
Of course, I didn't make the move without asking Garrett. We went and watched a few games and spoke to some coaches and they let him play at one of their practices...and they said he was right where he needs to be at this age. But, needs more basic skills and understanding of the game.
Sounds sort of silly for a 7 year old huh? I guess you have to know my son...he lives Soccer, eats it and breathes it. It's all he talks about...well..that and football. Every night when we come home he is outside practicing...inside he plays, one night I caught him asleep with the soccer ball in bed with him.
So, if my son wasn't this way...obviously I wouldn't be trying to find the best situation for him. However, if it ever gets to the point where he isn't having fun...we are stopping. I'm worried that he will get burned out...so Basketball this winter...maybe it will be a good stress reliever for him.
This early spring is going to be a first for us....we will see if he can handle it.
Well, I've been X-mas shopping and Birthday hunting as well. We are going to hold back a little this X-mas...due to the economy and well...we are going to WDW next year...so want to save a little bit more. The kids have plenty as it is...so we are getting a Bike for GL and Morgan...I haven't decided yet. Maybe a doll house??? I dont' know...they both have way way way too many toys.

Well...that's pretty much it for now.

Later days

update

Well, it's almost Halloween. I love this time of year. GL and ML are still playing soccer and well...my husband is gone again. It's hard without him an raising two kids on my own...but I"m not complaining.
My sister just adopted a baby girl...Journey. She is precious. I'm finally an Aunt. Auntie D is my name. and that is prounced...for all you non southerns' or should I say non East Texans...Ant-E yep...that's what I said. Auntie D.
Well...I can't wait to see that little girl and spoil her rotten. My kids can't wait to see their first cousin either.
So...here are some posts of Journey...Morgan in her butterfuly outfit and Garrett in his King Narnia outfit.

The Storm and The Wings

Both kids played Soccer today.
Morgan's game was at 9:00 am. It was perfect day for Soccer.
Morgan didn't score this time...but she almost did.
She had a great time. There are two other girls on her team and they are
like the three muskeeters. What's even cooler is that both girs will be going to
Morgan's elementary school next year. God help them and us!
It is so much fun watching her play Soccer. She's not as into it has her brother is...but she says she is having fun. So, for now it's all good. I'm sure she won't want to play next year...but you never know.
Garrett however scored three goals. High scorer of the game.
In case your wondering...I never brag on him where he can hear me. ;)
He's got a big enough head as it is. But, he does have a lot of raw talent, but he's already talking about not wanting to play next year. Which is fine with me, he says he wants to play football and basketball. I don't care as long as he is happy.
But, he sure is good at Soccer...and it sure does take all that energy out of him.

After Soccer we went and had lunch and off to Schertzfest! Listened to some music, saw some Disney characters, did some face painting, and then back home for dinner. They have fire works tonight at midnigt, but I just don't think we can make it. Well...I could...but the kids and Kirtus can't.

Okay...something else that has been happening in my life is that I've lost 45 lbs. Yes. I can't believe it myself...but I started walking in the morning and doing Wii fit. I had it a plauteu for about a month and decided to do Weight Watchers because my company is paying for it. So...after 2 weeks I've lost an additional 10 lbs for a total of 45 since I really got serious about this stuff.
My short term goal is to loose 23 lbs and I'm 1/2 there. Next goal is to be down to 160 by March 15, 2009. We are going to Disney World. We had to move our vacation because my husband will not be home. That's okay...as long as we go.
After my vacation I will be really working hard on loosing an additonal 30 - 35 lbs to get down to 125 to 130 lbs., for my 10 year reunion. I can't wait.
I have found a ton of my old elementary school and middle school friends on facebook and I'm totally addicted again to facebook and myspace.
I got home from time to time and we all get together for drinks and dinner. Catch up on what's going on and of course gossip. ;)
These girls were the best friends I had growing up and it is really fun getting together with them two and three times a year.
If I lived closer I'm sure it would be much more often. But, I'm not so lucky.

Well...that's the update on my busy and fulfilling life

My husband leaves monday...and things will suck for about 3 months...but it's all good!

The Storm 1st Game U7

Garrett's team changed their name to The Storm. He has moved up to U7. Which means..there is now 4 on the field instead of 3. So, his team gained two more players. It's a little different play now. They actually play with two forwards, 1 mid fielder and 1 defender (guards the goal) No goalie...no hands on the ball yet. Our league does things a little different than what others do. they start out with 3 on 3 and then move up to 4 on 4 and then up to 6 on 6 and then up from there. They want to give kids a chance to play, learn and have fun on the field. Now...if Garrett still loves to play when he get older, we can try out for a select team here in town. That is U10. But, we will deal with that when we come to it.
Right now...he is having a blast...just out there running around with his friends.
He scored 2 points. And they won their Game 5 to 3.

Morgan's first Soccer Game

Don't they look cute!!!
She had a blast! She didn't score...but that's okay. She loved being out there with her friends and had a blast running around. I asked her at the end if she had fun. And she said, Mom I love to play Soccer, just like Garrett.
I just love this age.

First Day of First Grade

I missed Garrett's first day of first grade.
But, I think dad did pretty good at getting him ready for that
exciting day. Garrett's new teacher is Mrs. Tash. He is doing
very well this year. Nothing like the drama of last year. I'm
so pleased and very proud of him. His teacher requests that he reads 20 mins. every night. They also have a really good reward system in he class that rewards good behavior to all not just the girls.
He is having a blast.

Long time No PostI

Well, I have a good excuse. I've been in Phoenix for new job training. Well..I could have posted...but nothing to post...until NOW!!!! Hope you enjoy. I've got video and pictures. Morgan is playing Soccer! yep...she loves it. I knew she would...all she wants to do is run all over the place. What a great way to get all that energy out! And dad said, she went right to bed when they got home. I'm sad...because...well..I missed her 1st Soccer Practice. I've always been there for all their firsts. This was one of the toughest things I've had to do. Actually being away from my kids for 3 weeks is something I never will do again. My thoughts go out to all thos parents that loose a child. I don't know how they get through each day without seeing or hearing their child. Just being gone for 3 weeks and not being able to hug or kiss my kids is driving me nuts. I thank God for Technology, where I can get on my webcam...and phone...and IM...I can see my kids in "real time." Kirtus has taken pictures and videos. But, it's not the same. Okay...I'm starting to cry...so I'm going to post my pictures and see if i can post the video I created.

Funny Stuff my daughter says

My daughter Morgan is 4 and she really is a Momma's girl these days.
She loves her momma and can't get enough of her.
So...she is a that age where all kinds of questions are starting to pop up.
1st - it started with her noticing that I have breasts.
I mean...how could she not notice...she's my little shadow and even accompanies me while I pee. First it was just asking, Mom what are those? Why dont' I have those? What are they called? Will I get them? This is normal. She knows she is a girl and that mom and her have the same parts.
2nd she started calling her private in the lower region - Taut Taut - which I guess is okay...I mean...I would call it her Vagina...but it has a whole bunch of different parts in one down there. And it is just too confusing for her. I'll be giving anatomy lessons later when she is a bit older and won't try to show all her friends what she learned from MOM!!!
3rd - recently she started calling mom's breast her Boo Boo's. Why are my breasts boo boo's? They don't hurt, they aren't covered by bandaids. She told me last night that she wants big Boo Boo's like me.
I promised her that she won't want big Boo's Boo's like me once she is older. They are a pain and get in the way.
4th, remember how I said she accompanies me while I pee....well...she also found my tampons not too long ago and then happen to catch me with one in my hand (it was in a wrapper and not yet used) She is really curious now what these are used for.

Sorry if this is a bit personal...I wasn't anything like this when I was young. I didn't really care much about being a girl. I was about playing outside, sports, being with my dad 24 / 7. I didn't want to have anything to do with my mom until much much later. So, I'm really finding out what it is like to have a Mom and daughter relationship.

All of what I'm experiencing is a blessing and exactly what I asked and prayed for.

This year has been tough for us money wise, but we've made it and it has brought us closer as a family. We have actually spent more time together and done things as family. It's made me realize how precious everything we've been giving really is.
How precious life is.
How precious our children are.
It has made us appreciate our children much more and they have learned to appreciate the things they have too.

Thank you Lord for opening our eyes.

We Got Spirit

We Got Spirit is official!!!!

Go Team Go!

YAY!!!!

So...my business is now official.
I am almost ready for business.

Now...all I have to do is purchase my supplies at a whole sale price...then start making my spirit items for display. I'm sure I'll have to practice and workin different types to get a good feel of how long it takes me to make something. But, what I think I want to try and get to is building the smaller items in less than an hour, mums and things should take 72 hours maybe a week depending on my supplies.
My supplier is in Glen Rose...so if I can't wait..I can always drive and pick the items up on a Saturday. Plus Hobby Lobby has some stuff...but their ribbons are high. But, the little bells and other trinkets are okay.
Plus...they will do the braids for me if I need them to. Michael's may have some stuff I just haven't had a chance to check them out yet.

Now...I have to find a place that has cheep diapers for my diaper cakes and stuff like that.

I can't wait to really get started.

I'll keep things updated has time goes on. I'm sure it will take a little bit to really get this going.

Later Tators!!!

New Church Experience

So, I had a pretty good experience with a new church I'm taking a look at. It is a non-denominational (I know .. mispelled) church. It has a great kids program. Morgan goes to what they call the Club House...in the 3's ad 4's room. She is not shy and loves being around other people. She had no quams going there instead of the service with me.
Garrett was sick today and Kirtus stayed home with him. But, when I told Garrett about the kind of music they played he wanted to go to Church tomorrow when he got better. Isn't that adorable.
I'm not sure what I thought about the service. The youth director did the service. Their normal pastor / minister was on vacation and will be out for a couple of weeks. It was very casual. Which I like. No one really introduced themselves...which is a bit different, but it is very casual...there isn't really a meet greet type thing...but they all seem very friendly. I went to the early service, and it was full. I was very surprised at that.
I think if I had gone to the adult bible study I would have gotten more out of it.
So, I'm not saying no...because they do so much and have a lot of great things going on. Unlike the church I belong to. I've tried to get involved at the Baptist church and when I volunteer they always are very nice but then no one calls or asks. But, every Sunday they say they need volunteers. ??? Hello!!! Didn't I volunteer? I guess I'm just not the volunteer they want? It's a bit of a slap in my face, so I'm looking for a better church family to join.
I'm trying to stay positive, because I know first baptist does a lot of good things for the community and for others. Maybe, It's not the right place for me.
There are some other churches I want to try before I make a decesion.
Well...Morgan had a great time and wants to go back. She can't wait. So...that is really good.

That's about all going on here. I got a new job. Avnet hired me and I start in a week or two. I have to go to AZ for training which is going to be so hard being away from the kids. And...my son's first day of 1st grade...I will be out of town. Uggg....I just want to cry!

We Got Spirit

We got spirit yes we do we got spirit how 'bout you?!!!

Okay, guys...I'm starting my own in home business. yep!
Tired of all the regjection from interviews.
What is my business called?
It's called
We Got Spirit

I'm starting my own mum & School spirit items company.
I've been doing this for years and years on my own for fun, for my friends kids in school and my kids like for Easter and showers.
So...I have a talent...and i really love doing them.
So...why not make money off of it right?

I'm getting my DBA today... WE GOT SPIRIT
I'm getting my resale cert and tax id tommorrow.
Then I'll be ready to go.

Not only will I be offering mums for homecoming and baby showers. But, all types of spirit items like Cow Bells for the football games, arm garters for the guys, big sis and lil' sis items for you drill team ladies, good luck items for tryouts of any kind. Not only spirit items but also things for baby showers. Baby Diaper Cakes! I've added a picture of what some look like.
And of course my Easter Baskets...which I plan on doing more for Christmas and Thanksgiving too or Baby Showers.

I will probably offer shipping...depending on the item...but if close enough I'll drive and drop off the item to you.

I've added some pictures of some examples of what I'll be offering...but this is just a small piece.

Well, I'll post more later once I'm totally up and going and ready for orders.

Morgan's new Favorite Movie

ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS!!!
How many times have I seen this movie?
You can only imagine.
It's on at home...and in the van!!!
I dream chipmunk songs!!!

AAAAAHHHHHH!!!

What's going on in my world?

I had another interview today. You know...just when I give up God shows me another door. This interview is with a Fortune 500 Company as a Customer Care specialist. I am so excited. I did awesome in the interview and then got myself another interview right there on the spot.
That's right next Thursday I have a 2nd interview with the woman that will be my supervisor.
I met with her supervisor and the Director of sales first.
I am so excited!!! I really really want this job. It is a perfect fit for me, and I'm not just speaking about the pay. I would be a customer care specialist/sales support...the job pays very very well for me and this market and it is only 20 mins from my house! Which is really important for me to be close to home. Everything is so spread out here...much more than the Dallas area. Well...I take that back...Dallas is spread out just as much, but you have 4 to 5 ways to get there. San Antonio only has one way in and one way out! It sucks!
Anywho....please pray and ask God to give me the gift of gab and to say the right things next Thursday. My family and I really need this job.
I know that what ever happnes was meant to be.

Other than this...I'm just chuckig along. We are making it....I am not sure how...but money just keeps coming to us in all different ways. God truely is with us right now.

Garrett is at Na Na's.
I miss him so much.
Morgan is with me and I found this great drop in day care that just opened that is getting rave reviews from all my stay at home mom friends that use them. They even have a Mommy's day out thing. But, for now I'm using them for when I need to interview and Kirtus is out of town.
but, Morgan and I are really bonding. I'm having so much fun getting to spend some time with her and getting to really know her.

Well...that is it for now.

I'll update later.

oh...went to Old Navy today...and found a ton of crap on sale...purchased it all for less than $100.00
way less
My daughter grew out of everything all at once and has no clothes. Sad. I bought 4 outfits for summer. And GL 2 pair of jeans. He doesn't need any clothes except jeans this year. So...he is good.
I don't know what I'm going to do when i have to purchase two sets of school supplies. How in the heck did my mom do it as a single mom with two young kids?
We never went without!!!

Update...I know...it's been awhile

So...there really isnt much going on so far.
July 4th the kids and I went to watch fire works. That has been the
high light of our summer.
I was going to come up to Dallas that weekend and see my dad.
But, things changed and well...money is tight right now.
So, I am trying to save every penny I can.
The Job thing??? Well...it's not going.
I guess that is okay. I would rather spend time with my kids anywho...Garrett starts back to school in August.
We are going to start shopping for school supplies.
I have tons of clothes that I am selling on ebay. Sizes range from 12-18 months mostly girls to 5T.
I've made about $100.00 Not too bad huh?
I still hate Ebay...I like to buy stuff on it...but hate to sell on it.
I guess because people are so picky and looking for a deal anyway they can get it.
I don't blame them...I'm the same way. But,I never email people and ask them why my shipping is so high. Hello!!! I'm using the USPS calculater. Call the United States postal service.
Okay...enough venting.
Money has never been this tight before. But, I know God has a plan for us.
Once Kirtus gets over to Afganistan again, things will ease up a bit.

Lets see....well...as I was cleaning out closets for Ebay...I noticed that my son has outgrown all of his jeans. All 5's and 5T's. There were 10...so far they are going for $23.00 on Ebay. And 16 people are watching! Yee Ha! Show me the money!!!
He has 1 pair of size 6 and they have a freaking hole in the crotch! How in the heck did he get a hole in his crotch???? I am scared to ask. I'm so glad to live in Texas and not need Jeans until November sometimes even December.
We are lucky because all of his shirts from last year look really good and still fit very well. So, I will be shopping on Ebay for a good deal on size 6 and possibly size 7. His Coat from last year fits too...because I bought it huge.

Morgan...well...she has to have everything new for winter this year. Ugggg....So...ebay shopping and Old Navy. She outgrew eveything...she does have a few 4T's in pants...but they just fit. If she has another growth spurt...well...we will be in 5T's. OMG!!! I can't believe my baby is going to be in 5T's.

Well...that's it...really.
Oh....Soccer for both kids start in August.
This should be interesting. I hope Morgan likes it. I think she will at least for a year or two. I just love Soccer Season.

Garrett is going to his Na Na's for an entire week. Maybe two if he wants to stay that long. ;) Hint Hint!!!
Morgan is sad...but I'm going to take her swimming and to the park and maybe the movies.
It's been a long time since Mom and daughter got to spend alone time together.
It should be fun fun!
This morning GL told me..."MOM, I'm going to miss you!!!" Ha Ha!!! yeah..NOT! He just doesn't want me doing thing with Morgan. ;)

Well...that is it for today.

Have a great week. I won't be updating probably until later in the week.

Later Gators!

Nothing special

Well, nothing speical is going on today. Kirtus left for Arizona last night. He will be there for 3 weeks and then back home. It feels weird without him here. It's been really nice having him home for the past few months. GL and ML started daycare full time today. I have two interviews this week and then another possible one coming up within the next month. I've had most of the morning to myself. Seems weird just being all by myself and no kid around. I miss 'em. But, I'm doing this for our family.
Did you see the guy that is selling his life on Ebay!? I feel sad for him. He is selling his life for $480,000 or at least wanting to get that. ??? HUH???? I don't get it.

Here is another cool story that I heard today on the news. There was a guy that lost his class ring oh...awhile back...in the 90's. He graduated in 1993 and lost it a couple of years after that. While at the bank this past Saturday, the teller starts asking him all kinds of weird questions and then pulls out the class ring and says is this yours? IT WAS!!! CRAZY HUH?
Come to find out, the tellers father had found the ring years and years ago and recently passed away. He had told his daughter that he had never been able to find the owner, so she deceided to take up the quest. And well....she found him!
Now is that not crazy?

Well, that's it for now. I'm off to my interview.

Hard Times Ahead, but God's on my SIDE

So, I had a Job that started on Tuesday, that's right, past tense...had. Yesterday, my boss comes up to me and says, today is your last day, we are consolidating the other two admin. positions together and we won't need three any longer.
My heart fell...I was totally knocked for a loop.
See, recently we have fallen into some hard times financially. Nothing we can't work out ourselves. I just have to get a job and kids are in daycare. It happens, we need to pay some debt off and get out of debt...no big deal. I really never let things like this get me down, because I know God is always there to help us.
But, this time...well...it really threw me. On my drive home yesterday, tears started to whell up and fall down my face. I outloud scolded God for not giving us a break. Why did I do that? It just came out...and I was angry. I was really angry. I mean...heck I asked for his help...right? I've done everything he has asked of me and yet when I really need him he's not there. (this was my feelings yesterday) So...I was very very angry...and when I got home, I took a hot bath and wallowed in my sorrow. After my bath I got in bed and just vegged and was very very depressed.
I turned over and there it was. My bible...just stareing at me. I had this sudden urge to pick it up and read. I'm not great with words...it's just never really been my fortae, but the urge I'm speaking of was very very very strong. I did not want to pick up that bible. I DIDN'T!!! I was angry and wanted to pout. ;) The last thing I wanted was to read about how God helped all these other people out and not me. But, this "urge" forced me to reach over, pick it up and read. I read from Romans, John, Paul and Joshua. I'm not sure but this verse is the one that stayed with me. I read for 3 hours. When I closed the book, my heart was no longer hardened, the anger was gone and a new outlook on my life had emerged.

"Have not I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." --Joshua 1:9

I prayed that night before falling asleep, and ask God to forgive me of my selfishness and my anger. I asked him to watch over our family and lead me.

The next morning, the phone rang...Two interviews scheduled for next week. Then I went to turn in some paperwork at a staffing company and got an interview for an internal position right there on the spot. Three possible jobs to choose from! I was so excited and thanked God for his good graces. See...maybe that job really wasn't what God wanted for me, even though it was what I wanted.

On the way home today, I heard this song....and felt the Lord touch my heart.
This isn't a Christian song, but do believe that god speaks to us in many different ways. What do you think the Lord was trying to tell me?

That your warmth is
Crashing down on in.
Take time to realize,
That I am on your side
Didn't I, didn't I tell you.

But I can't spell it out for you,
You know it's never gonna be that simple
No I can't spell it out for you

If you just realize what I just realized,
Then we'd be perfect for each other
And we'll never find another
Just realized what I just realized
We'd never have to wonder if
We missed out on each other now.

[Verse 2:]
Take time to realize
Oh-oh I'm on your side
Didn't I, didn't I tell you.
Take time to realize
This all can pass you by
Didn't I tell you

[Refrain:]
But I can't spell it out for you,
You know it's never gonna be that simple
No I can't spell it out for you.

[Chorus:]
If you just realized what I just realized
Then we'd be perfect for each other
Then we'd never find another
Just realized what I just realized
We'd never have to wonder if
We missed out on each other but.

[Verse 3:]
It's not all the same
No it's never the same
If you don't feel it too.
If you meet me half way
If you would meet me half way.
It could be the same for you.

[Chorus:]
If you just realize what I just realized
Then we'd be perfect for each other
And we'd never find another
Just realize what I just realized
We'd never have to wonder

Just realize what I just realized

If you just realize what I just realized

OoOoOOo

Missed out on each other now
Missed out on each other now
Missed out on each other now

Realize, realize
Realize, realize

Sometimes, I need to just need to trust that God's path is the right path and to just stop trying to think that I actually have all the control in the matter. We go through hardships for a reason, not because God has lost favor, but we are to learn something. I have so much to be thankful for and I am blessed in so many ways.
Thanks for listening.
I wish I could explain in words the feeling I get when I know the Lord is actually speaking to me. I get this overwhelming feeling of absolute joy and utter peace.

Well, I hope you enjoyed reading my testimony. Everyday is a great day for me to learn more about God and build a stronger relationship with him.
God is truely GREAT!!!

New Job

Yes, I'm starting a new job tomorrow. I need to go back to work. I'm going to miss my kids so much. But, we are going on a big vacation this New Years and I want extra money for that, Christmas, the house, getting out of dept. I figure I can work for another 2 to 3 years and we will have all the big bills paid off, like the van and stuff....then it won't hurt so bad when Kirtus comes home from overseas. Not having a 2nd income and gas prices soaring has put a kink in our pocket book. Morgan and GL really want to be in Gymnastics and Soccer, so in order to accomodate that, I need to work. I am also working on getting my life and health insurance license. Which I can work from home doing that. So, for the moment that is the plan man. I will miss them a lot, they are growing so fast. And they have really enjoyed me being home. But, they miss their friends at school and daycare....so for now this is what we have to do to make it.

British Soccer Camp

This is the mot awesome camp I've ever been a part of.
Garrett had a great time.
I've posted some pictures of the camp and Garrett.
I can't wait until next year when Morgan can attend too.
Even though it was very very hot.
We had a great time.
It was over cast for most of the mornings. By 12:00 noon it was hot hot and Garrett and I were ready to go home.
Garrett really bonded with his teammates. Sometimes he has problems with that...but I was very impressed with his behavior. Boys are well...just boys and they need and thrive off that boy boy commeriodity. It is so hard to see him grow up but I'm so glad he is. Garrett loves to play any and every sport he can think of. I just love to watch his desire in being active and having fun. I do wish there were other boys his age close by. I think he would have a lot moe fun playing outside. There are a few classmates in this area, but most are girls. And to be honest, I don't want him playing with girls. ;) There will be plenty of time to play with girls later!!
Morgan starts Soccer this Fall and she can't wait to play just like her brother. Well, we shall see if she really plays. She has to play with boys and at the moment she is not so happy about that.

Sex And The City

I'm so bummed. The movie came out...and it was awesome and it left me wanting more. I want more!!! It's not enough. I miss having my favorite ladies on once a week. I had just gotten over my withdrawl when they brought the movie out. Now what am I going to do? I guess buy the movie when it comes out and watch it over and over and over again.
You know...if you never watched it on HBO...then you may not understand lot of the movie. But, you should still go and see it.

My weekend home for a "ME" vacation

I took a small vacation not too long ago. I went home, all bymyself. To get a break, to get a vacation for myself. To get some time to think about me and only me for once. I went home to visit family and see one of my best friends. I can't believe that after all these year she and I are still friends. I wish I had my camera that night...but dumb dumb me...forgot it. She just moved out to Whitewright on 34 acres. I'm so happy for her I could bust!!! Are families are all going to Disney World this New Years. I can't wait...I'm about to bust with excitement.
So...here is my family pictures and the headstone that my Aunt and cousin Marie picked out for my Uncle Charles. It's been a little over 1 year now since he left. I still can't get my head round it sometimes. We miss him terribly.

Last Day of School!!! YES!!!!!

Well, of course it is the last day of school and guess what. I forgot my camera!!! But, I had my camera phone...only took 1 picture though. I hate camera phones.
Hey....I caught the moment.
So...earlier this week. Garrett had awards night. Here are some fun pictures from that. He was in a typical Momma's boy mood. Will he ever grow out of this? I hope so...and in a way...I hope not. My baby is growing up.
Today we got there early and went outside with his class and watched him play with his friends. I have been worried all year that he did't fit in, that he was some loner kid out there playing all by himself or only with the girls. Well, set those fears aside. He was in the thick of it this year. Playing pretend with the other boys...what kind of pretend? WAR of course. What other pretend games to boys play. Then it started to rain and we all ran inside. We started the party a bit early...but mainly because..well..try telling a class room of 6 year olds that they can't have the cake and cookies that are sitting right in front of them.
After they ate...one of the parents started blowing up balloons. And giving them to each of them. Mr. Garza was a bit paturbed. But, who cares!!! It's the last day of school let em' have some fun. I also found out today that Mr. Garza will be teaching 1st grade. Well, guess what...GL will NOT have him again. Don't get me wrong...he is a wonderful teacher. But, I want to know more about what is going on in the classroom, what words we need to work on...things like that. And Mr. Garza just didn't communicate very well. Maybe he thought GL was smart enough!! Ha Ha...just kidding.
I'm just so glad it is over. It was a good year and a bad one too. But, GL got through it and doesn't seem permanantly scared from it. I never had behavior issues in school until High School...when I would skip class or talk to much in cass. Well...next week is Soccer camp!!! And then swim lessons. And then Soccer start up again in August and then 1st grade. YMCA has a summer camp that is all day every day...I may look into that. Too keep him busy.

Well...I'm off. HAPPY SUMMER!

Little Pup, Little Pup...Everywhere I turn I see Little Pups!

Little pups, Little pups,
Ev'rywhere I turn I can see them.

Little Pups, Little Pups,
Night and day I eat, sleep and breathe 'em.

I'm an ordinary woman with feelings
I'd like a man to nibble on my ear.
But I admit, no man has bit.
So how come I'm the mother of the year?

How I hate Little food,
Little bones and each little pooper.
I'd have cracked years ago
if it weren't for my sense of humor!

Some women are dripping with diamonds.
Some women are dripping with pearls.
Lucky me! Lucky me!
Look at what I'm dripping with:
Little Pups!

Little cheeks, Little teeth,
ev'rything around me is little.
If i wring Little necks
surely I will get an acquittal.

Some day I'll step on their wiskers!
Some night I'll straighten their curls!
Send a flood, send the flu,
anything that you can do to
Little... little... little...
Little... little... little...
Little Pups!

Some day I'll land in the nuthouse.
With all the nuts and the squirr'ls.
There I'll stay tucked away
till the prohibition of
Little Pups!


We are having so much fun...feeding our little Pup every 3 to 4 hours. Yes...we are on a schedule. I take the late night feeding and Kirtus takes the early morning feeding, and of course I get all the others during the day. Along with each feeding we have to give our "Little Pup" a suppliment. Along with all of this we have to give him .25 ml cc's of worm preventative. Being that he is only 6 weeks, almost 7, that takes care of any that well...we may have missed. WE love him. LIKE A HOLE in the head. OH...did I mention...he has a hole in his skull. Yes...that's right a hole in his frontal lobe area. No worries...it will heal up...but until then we have to be extra careful not to drop anything on his head or step on him or throw him around the room. Stuff like that. ;)
So, we are all having a blast. What I like most about my Shih Tzu? Well, he is tiny. And he looks like an Ewok! No kidding. My very own Ewok. His name is Mushu. After the dragon on the disney movie Mulan. Being that the breed is chinese...mushu fit perfect. Formal AKC name. Barton's Mushu Dragon. Let me tell you...he is a little dragon that is for sure. His color is red too...which actually just happened to be a quickedink.
Well...hope you enjoy all the pictures and the little song I stole from Annie but put my own swing on it.