Saturday The last game of the season

It was a shut out.
10 to 1.
Garrett scored 5
Austin scored 4 and
Ben scored 1

Kara had 1 assist
And
Hana had 1 assist.

It was fun being my son's coach...but now it is over and I'm glad it is done.
He is playing again this Spring...but I don't know if it will be on the same team.
I won't be able to coach this spring...my sitter plays volleyball...so...Saturdays and evening practices are out. If Kirtus is home...there is a good chance I can coach again. But, I think I want to just relax on the side lines.
Anyway....Garrett has a play mate.
Austin lives here in town for the moment...he may be moving soon...but this summer at least he has a playmate. They really like each other and have a lot of silly boy fun.

Well...just thought I'd update you on our wonderful game time we've been having.

Aren't they just too cute!!!

Wednesday Soccer Practice

Today was fun fun fun. Actually, we didn't have soccer practice because of all the rain we got. We went to the field and it was just too wet...so they played on the play ground.

No one showed up for practice any way which is pretty crappy and sad.

Can I say something about my team...I can say something because none of my team parents read this blog or even know I have this blog.
But, I'm very disappointed in a couple of them...not all...just a couple.
Mainly one of them. ;)
She is well...just very controling and to be honest I almost want to ask her if she wants to coach. Get this. The first two practices she would walk on the field and just start helping out. ??? What was that all about? We were in total control of everything and she comes in and starts to take over. The head coach had to call her and ask her to stop, because it was disrupting. She said, she felt like her daughter was getting lost and not participating. In other words...we wern't focusing our full attention on her daughter. Which by the way...is so untrue. Both, coaches have kids on the team...and we make it a point not to focus on them..but everyone else. So, let's just say we didn't change our coaching style and everything is great. We've won every game...we must be doing something right.
So....again....the end of the season is coming to an end.
And the parents voted on having a party at Peter Piper...which is fine and all...but there are some parents on our team that are a little short on cash flow.
Obviously, these parents aren't going to go against what everone else says...but how sad not to be empathitic toward someone else.
Oh...and let me also add...the coaches had no idea about the party or got to vote.
I'm not sure if she is aware of the time and energy and money we have put into this team? I'm just thinking that maybe we should have been the ones to have the party or at least delegate it to someone else.
uggg....
Well...I'm sure she means well. Some people have power trips and need to be in control...and she seems to be that type of person. She is a principal of an elementary school.
So...anywho...that's all I have to say about that.
One more thing...we are having this team party at the park...for a picnic instead of Peter Piper. Did I mention that? No...that was our idea. We voted on it.
Uggg...do I sound bitter?
I'm really trying not to be.

I can't wait for this season to be over with. Garrett is going to be on a different team in the fall!!! Woop Woop!!

Tuesday...when is this week going to be over

Today was stressful. We are all sick and it makes my life so hard when we are all sick. The kids refuse to lay down and be still and act like they've been in the house for 5 weeks. You'd think they were uncivilized maniacs...and I'm abou to loose it. I need a Calgon night. And a big ass glass of wine.
I think I'm putting the kids down early tonight. I went to Kohl's and get shorts and shirts for both kids. They had a really good sale. Buy 1 get the other free.
When I only had Garrett I was always at Gymboree...but with two...no way...I usually purchase 1 really nice Easter outfit, X-mas and Birthday...but otherwise I'm at Target, Walmart or even Kohls sometimes Mervins when they have good sales. You know...I've even looked at 2nd hand items..but we don't have a good one here. Ebay is better for 2nd hand...but I closed my EBAY account because of all of the fraud going on....it scared me. I have a ton of clothes of Garrett's and Morgan's that I am giving to the church for a garage sale.

So right now....Garrett is watching the Science channel. We don't watch a lot of TV..I call it the dumb dumb tube....but I will let him watch Science Channel if he sits andn listens to what it is teaching him and then we discuss it afterwards or if he has questions during the show...I'll explain it to him. Can you believe a 5 year old has enough patience to sit and listen to a "Science channel" show? This one is about Meterorites and Comits, his favorite is about Black Holes. Funny, he asked me to paint his room black and put stars on the ceiling that glow in the dark and planets and space shuttles and astronauts on the walls with a big sun in the upper corner...I love my little astronaut.

Morgan, well she is my little sneaky sneakerton. She loves to sneak downstairs and get cereal and turn on the TV and chill. Mind you, if this was like 6:00 am in the morning...not an issue...but this is 12:30 pm 1:00 am...in the morning. She will fall asleep if I don't stay up and make sure she stays in her room.
So...mom makes a pallet in front of her door and keeps her in until she is dead asleep. Which usually happens around 10:30 pm.
What mom will do to keep her little sneak safe.
I can't wait for her to grow out of this.
It's hard to get upset with her because she is so damn cute!!!
Oh..the other show I allow them to watch is Backyardigans. These little animals that dance and sing are awesome. My son and daughter love them and I love them too.

No March Postings

Well, I was looking back through my year so far and I noticed that there are no March postings for 2007.
It's funny the little things you do bring back memories you really don't want to remember or deal with.
My uncle passed away March 18, 2007 and I flew back home for 1 week to go to the funeral and services my Aunt had for him.
I really haven't talked to anyone about this much, other than my mom and family.
I'm not going to discuss much more than this, out of respect for my Aunt.
We miss him very much.

I've posted a picture of the flowers on is grave.

We miss you Uncle Charles.

new uploaded song list

I hope you like my song list.
It's mainly old stuff from the 70's and 80's.

If you aren't sure how to do this...ask...I'll be glad to tell you.

Blessings In Our Life

I just wanted to post a few things that I have been blessed with.
I am truly thankful for all my blessings.

My children are a blessing. I sometimes have to remind myself that they are blessings in my life. :) It is hard to be a mother of two young children but I wouldn't have it any other way. The hard work will pay off and I know that one day I will look back on these days where I feel like I'm going to pull my hair out and laugh!!!
All the hugs and kisses are so worth it and cherished because I know one day they won't want to spend 2 seconds with mom, much less give her a kiss and a hug.
I love them and thank God for bringing them into my life.

I am truly blessed to have my husband in my life. He is gone a lot these days but we are making the sacrifices now, to make a better future for our children and our life after the kids are out on their own. He is my best friend and it is very hard to do what I do with out him here. We are always on his mind and he is always on ours. We all miss him very much and can't wait until he comes home again in August.

I am blessed that I was able to find the Lord again and have renewed my faith.
The Lord is my Shepard I walk by his side.
In Sunlight and Darkness he stands as my guide.
With his love there beside me I face each new day.
The Lord he will show me the way.
This is a song...that I learned in 5th grade at school, in choir. This was my All City Try out song. Anywho....we were talking about this in Sunday school, before the lesson began, and how much things have changed since we were in school.
How many of you use to pray before a football game? How many of you prayed before marching on the field, whether in Band or Drill Team? I did!
Who remembers praying every morning on the announcements? 2nd period was home room in high school. We said the pledge...and then a prayer or a prayer was on a Friday? I forget...anywho...we prayed in school. In 4th grade we switched teachers for Reading and Math, my Reading teacher made us memorize Psalms 100 I think...I don't recall...but WOW...that is like pretty bold. This was in 1982 or 83.
Now it is obviously frowned upon and not aloud in the schools.
Things sure have changed, and not for the better. I think it is sad that we have taken God out of our schools all together. Well, I know I got off track....but I just had to comment on that.

I am blessed to have a family that loves me.
I love you guys...and miss you terribly. I'll be back home one day. For know I'm making the best of what I have here.

I am blessed to have 2 wonderful step daughters.
I don't see you guys enough. I miss you and so does your brother and sister.

I am blessed to have some close friends here in town. They help me stay sane in my insane world. They give me that relief I sometimes need, when I need adult interaction. I'm sure that some mothers can relate...I love my children and spend almost 24 / 7 with them...but there comes a time where their mother needs some adult time. More so...when Kirtus is gone. Kirtus is my rock when he is home...and when he is gone...my friends step up and take his place. Thank you Jenny, Jennifer, and Shanna!!! You girls are the best.
Shanna...once you are up and ready to go...we are taking that little one and my kids to the Zoo, or Sea World or what ever. Now it's my turn to help you out!!!

Another Sunday has past

Another Sunday has past and it feels so good.
We attended church again today and you know...it just really helps me get
right with the Lord. I probably need to start going on Wed. nights. They have bible study and youth groups (AWANA) for the kids.
Garrett still has Soccer practice on Wed....but with only 2 more games left...I'm considering not going to these last two practices and going to these different programs.
At 4:30 they have a children's choir and at 5:30 they have dinner.
After dinner is AWANA and Bible Study, then Adult choir practice at 7:30.

So...Weight Loss is going well...but is very very very hard. I have no will power at times...but I've been reading...sunlight and fresh air help with your weight loss. Uggg....So...I need to start walking outside. I'm at a point where I'll gain 2 lbs and then loose....so....
It's just so hard.

Well...I know it's not a lot...but at least I'm updating. I don't think anyone really even cares...but...it is thearaputic for myself. I really never have time to actually think...this helps me gather my thoughts together and make sense of them. It's Momma's quiet time.
(Plus, I can talk about my renewed faith with the Lord and witness from time to time.)
I'm not sure...if I noted this anytime...but I've been looking and looking for a new book to read. I've been reading my Harry Potter books over and over and over again. And I read Memoirs of a Giesha again.
I need some new reading people!!! It's a way for me to escape from my crazy life. So...I went to the bookstore and was looking at a bunch of operha (misspelled) book club books, and history books, and fiction, a little non-fiction.
Nothing really appealed to me.
I left feeling so depressed and feeling like I just can't wait until July when the very very last HP comes out.
I got in my van and said a silly little prayer to God to give me strength and patience to wait for this book.
And...well....it hit me. Read the Bible. I don't know...why I never thought of it before. It has everything I like in a book. Love, Romance, Mystery....and all of it really happened.
So...I went home to find my bible. My Aunt purchased me a bible - a good study bible...I forget when it was...I think it was when I was going through my divorce. Anywho...I looked all over for that bible. I was an obessed mad woman. Seriously!!!!
I wasn't able to find it. I found the cover it came in??? How odd??? I remember seeing it in the house before we painted. But, have not seen it since. I thought...it's been stolen!! Then thought again...how can you think about accusing someone of stealing a bible. Stealing is bad enough...but stealing a bible?? Dang...Anywho...I think my husband put it some where and forgot. He has a habbit of doing this you see...I'll have something out...(like my bible) and he will come along and pick it up and move it and not tell me. When I ask...he looks at me blankly like he doesn't understand english. Je Parle Englais? (That's french...) I don't know spainish...and he doesn't either.
So...he is in afganistan at the moment. So, I text him...where is my bible? He texts back...ummm either upstairs in the dresser or in the garage packed away.
???? Boy he is a lot of help?
I text back, "Ummm...nope....looked there.
He texts...I saw it before I left. I think I picked it up when we were dusting the upstairs. But, I don't remember where I put it?
I text back, "Well, at least this time you admit to loosing it!"
So...I had to buy a new one. I am so upset about the whole thing. I know that one day I will find the bible that is somewhere in this house, stuffed in a box, that never gets looked at unless you move. And, I guess I can give that bible to my son or daughter. (Yes, it will probably be another 10 years before we find it.
Okay...so I purchase the bible and a cover with a handle...because carrying a 3 year daughter an extrememly heavy bible and keeping up with a 5 year old; oh and my heavy purse...just isn't cutting it.
It is the New Living Bible translation.
Back to my point...I"m reading the bible everyday...from start to finish. Though it is going much slower than I thought. I'm actually taking the time to study what I'm reading. So...I guess it is okay.
I'm still in Genesis - I forget what book...but I just finished Sodom and Gomora (sorry if I misspelled...I'm in a hurry)
Okay...I need to get dinner ready and on the table.

Have a Great week to the one and only person that reads this blog. ;)

Great Day

Hello all. Well, today was Garrett's soccer game. 7 to 1. Garrett scored 6 of the 7. WOW.
You would think that he would be boastful and full of pride. But, he handles winning very well. He doesn't brag about making goals. At the end of the game I ask him did you have fun? He always answers, "Of Course!" (Duh!! right?) So...today I asked him how many goals he made. He thinks for a min...and looks at me...and says, "mom, it's not about making goals...it's about having fun and playing soccer!!" I am so proud of my son. He is so amazing. I guess he really does listen.
So, since he won't brag on himself..I'll do it for him. I can't believe that little toot scored 6 goals. He is a stinker. He played a team that had played last Spring and Fall. So, this team had played together for 2 seasons already. It's not just the scoring that I'm so proud of...he passed the ball to his teamates numerous times and really tried to play as a team.

I'm glad he enjoyes playing sports. He is very competitve and always wants to do his best. I'm really happy that he is having fun. I hope that later in his life, if he decides to keep playing that he still enjoys it as much as he does now.

On another note. I got most of my wash done last night and today. Yippee!!! I always put this off and recently I've been trying to change how I run this house. So...dishes and clothes are done before everything else I have to do.
I've finished planting...finally. I purchased a bunch of plants the other day and I've been having a lot of fun making my yard the best yard in the neighborhood. And I have to say...my neighbors are a bit jealous.

So...only 3 more week until my baptism, mother's day and Morgan's dance receital.
Talk about Stress!!! Morgan is 3 and she has decided at night to get out of bed and sneak downstairs and get into the pantry or watch TV. (Yes, she knows how to turn on the TV.) It scares me...because I'm a very heavy sleeper and she knows how to unlock doors. I'm going to Lowes tonight to get a safetly lock to put at the top part of the doors. She just thinks she all that and a bag of chips. Last night I found her in the closet with the light on. She had her pillow and blanet and was fast asleep. The night before...she was under her bed with Coco puffs , yes, I said Coco puffs and had fallen asleep eating them. Uggg....she is really pushing my buttons. If she wasn't so damn cute....!!!! He He!!!

Well, Only 51 more days until WDW!!!! Yee Ha!!! I can't wait...I've mapped out our trip and gotten maps of the park sent to me...and I'm making an intinerary for each day that we are there.

I'm so blessed to have two wonderful children that test me day after day. They help keep me grounded!!!
Happy Saturday!!!

WoW and workign in the yard

Well, I can't believe that I've done so well with updating this on a regular basis.
I went and purchased a ton of flowers and plants the other day and today I've been in the yard pretty much all day.
We went to Sunday school and church in the morning. It was very nice. Today was my first day at Sunday School. I've never been one big on Sunday school, but it was nice...not so bad.
Well...I didn't really learn much today, well ... MOrgan had an accident in her nursery and well...we had to run home really quick and change. Mom forget the change of clothes. Well...and the one time I really forget them...she has an accident. And it wasn't #1...it was #2.
Uggg....and she had a tummy ache...if you catch my drift. Poor little girl. She was so embarassed. She kept saying...I'm sorry momma!! I told her we all have accidents and well it's just okay. But, I think she was really sad because she dirtied her Yellow Easter dress. She looked so cute with her white gloves and yellow dress. We couldn't wear it for Easter because it was so dang cold.
Going to church is going well. I really never went when I was a kid or in my 20's either. The only church I ever saw was my 1st husbands church on X-mas eve midnight mass. He was catholic.
So...I'm not real bible savy. I've heard the stories before...I guess from watching all those Mysteries of the Bible stories and Hollywood. I've read the bible so...it wasn't like I had no religion in my life growing up. We just didn't go. (There were many reasons for not going when I was young...but that is between my mom and me and God)
I don't blame my mother...don't get me wrong. At that time in my life..I hated going to church. It was boring and I hated dressing up. So...I think if I had pushed the issue, Mom would have taken me. Dad made me go to their church when I was growing up every other weekend. But...it was Luthern. He is German well 1/2. And my step mother is German.
So...there you go. It was really bad. However, the church in mesquite was really cool. It had a huge gym and I remember the church sleep over we did once. But, again...I had to wear a dress and me and dresses...well it just doesn't work.
So...the kids love it and they are learning a lot.

So...I've been working in the yard. I need to take some pictures. I'm really getting the hang of this planting thing. I really love my yard. I've been working on the back yard...but this time I focused on the front yard. It was bland and needed something. So...I got some Day Lilys and some other Texas native perenenials. My favorite is the Gardenia Bush...just like my Nanny Pearl's and my mother's . I've always wanted one and now I've got one.

For some more good news.....I've lost 10 more lbs. Yep...I'm not sure if I blogged this...but I'm loosing weight. I'm not doing anything but eating better and excercsing every day. When I was young, I had a very high metabolism and would never gain a lb. Of course things are much different now. So...total I've lost 20 lbs in 2 months. I know..it seems a lot...but it really isn't. I weigh well... a lot and I need to weigh less...much less. My goal is to loose 100 lbs. I've lost 20 of that already...so only 80 more to go. That's not so bad.
I really want to loose a lot before August..so when Kirtus comes home I can surprise him.

Oh...Marie (my cousin) and I are in a race to see who can win the most weight. She had less to loose than I do...but anyone..we are racing.

well...that's all for now folks.

Don't Worry
Be Happy
Don't Worry
Be Happy Now
doooooo dooo do do dodo do dododododooooooooooooooooooooo

Soccer

Well...Morgan got stung by a bee today. Poor baby. During Garrett's soccer practice.
I'm so glad that my sitter will be coming by on Saturday to watch Morgan so that I can actually do some coaching at Saturday's game.
Then, some people I met at church invited me to a little get together that they are having for a member of the church. I'm going to that Saturday night. Should be intersting. I'm a little nervous...because well I just hate meeting new people. I'm a little bit of a loaner and rather shy. I really have to force myself to step out of my shell.
So, wish me luck. I really like my new church and everyone seems very nice and accepting. I think that is why I enjoy it so much. I've been to a bunch of different churches and everyone seems very stand offish and very snobby. I feel very welcomed and wanted. That's a good thing.
Well...here is my post for the day.

:)

Happy Easter

Happy Easter Everyone!

My Easter was most eventful. We went to Sunday Service. It was really nice. The choir sang most of the time and our pastor gave narration. It was very good. I like it, but I'll be glad to get back to the normal way next weekend. I like the sermons he gives. I'm new to the church and so is he. So...I think this is going to be a good fit.

I think I wrote before some where that I am to be baptized on May 13, 2007. Mother's Day. I'm really excited and nervous. I was looking at the tank today before service started and felt my stomach do a back flip. I'm not nervous about being dunked...but more nervous about if I'm going to like make a splash, or what if he drops me!!!??? And after the baptism...my hair is going to be wet, and I'll look like a freak....what am I going to do? Silly huh? I should be so worried about this stuff...but I am a little.

After church we went to the store...got some essiantials for the home and now I'm washing clothes, cleaning the kitchen, and getting things ready for next week. Fun Fun!!! I thought Sunday was the day of rest. Why does It seem to always be working even on Sunday. I don't think that a mother really has a day off. But, I'm not complaining. I wouldn't have it any other way.

I miss home more today than any other day. I miss family get togethers most of all. I really feel for my kids...not getting to have a life with grandparents and cousins and Aunts and uncles. They don't seem to care much...but they are young and well...they don't really care about all of that. They love their Na Na and their Daddy Bob and their Pop Pop. Na Na is my mother and Daddy Bob is my mom's husband. Pop Pop is my dad. That is what they call them.

So...I guess this is really about it for today. We got lots of rain and it's cold. I'm happy for all the rain...because we need it and I hate to water!!! He He!! Thank you Lord for answering my prayers. (Even if it is bit selfish)

Well, Happy Easter and Merry X-mas. Just kidding. Happy Easter!!!! Hope you all find lots of eggs and eat lots of chocolate for me. I'm on a diet and can't eat that stuff any more. No more Mickey D's either...or any junky crap...just good food (that I hate) and excercise. I'm doing this for my kids oh and for me too. It's a long story that I will blog later. I'm committed this time and pray that God helps me stay away from bad food and bad chocolate and being lazy. But...another day another story.....

PS....maybe someone will fall out of their chair again and make for a most eventful Easter!!!

Love you Katie!!

This blog is dedicated to my family

Momma, Daddy, Wade, Nanny and Pa Pa...Aunt Barbara (Uncle Charles in spirit) and Aunt Cindy, Uncle Mark and all the cousins...Marie, Ryan and Katie. (if I forgot you...sorry...didn't mean to...My memory isn't what it use to be) Happy Easter Ya'll!!!

ME, Garrett Lane and Morgan Lee love you and miss you very much. (Oh and Kirtus too...but he doesn't count since he is not here at the moment) ;)

April 6 Good Friday

Well, It's been awhile since I posted. I just don't post here that much any more. I have a myspace and I tend to check that more often and update my blog and pictures. But, since I do have family and at least 1 friend that might read this...I'll try and update this more often.

So...it is 12:51 am on Good Friday. yep...I can't sleep. I'm still having some sleep issues.

My uncle passed away in March and well...I just haven't been able to sleep very well since then. Some days are good and some are bad.

It is just so sad because it happened so suddenly. No one had any time to say goodbye. I guess that is why it is always a good idea to tell the people that you care about you love them every day. You just never know.

So...enough of that. I'm going to post some new pictures of Morgan and Garrett. We are just having so much fun. We miss daddy a lot. But, he will be home soon enough.

We went to church again this past Sunday and I have pictures of the kids dressed for church. I gave my life to Christ on Palm Sunday and will be baptized on Mother's day. At leasts that is the plan so far. It could change.

Other than that my life is pretty boring.

Notice the flower behind Garrett???? I planted that. I'm getting better at not killing everything I plant.

....Can you believe how much Morgan Lee looks like me. I'm starting to call her Lee for some reason...I've decided that I really like that name and it fits her. I'm not confusing her...because she says...mom...my name isn't "Lee" it is Morgan Lee. Duh!!! Ha Ha...I tell her I know what your name is...I name you. She is full of it. Let me tell ya! So, much like her momma. God help me. I can pull tons of pictures of me...and it is so scary. She looks so much like me.

She also looks like Elysa too....and her daddy. But....I think it is her attitude that makes her look so much like me.

Garrett is just a sweetie pie. He is a total momma's boy and is just beautiful. Look at those big GREEN eyes. I just love his eyes and he really knows how to use them. Man!!! They get me every time.

Well...I hope you have enjoyed this wonderful boring update of my life.

Maybe something really excited will happen this Easter.

But, I'm not counting on it.

Happy Presidents Day

So, today is Presidents Day. And Garrett's first Soccer practice is tonight. Morgan has been to two dance classes so far...and she loves it!! She doesn't like mom to watch her. She is so much like mer momma is scary. I was always so independant. I never wanted mom around. I always thought I could do everything without her.
So....Basketball season ended Saturday and we are right into starting Soccer tonight. I was hoping for at leasts a small break. I think Garrett will enjoy Soccer more...well I think that mommy will enjoy watching Garrett play soccer more. I'm not a big basketball fan...unless the Mavs are playing...but I don't know...I just never liked it much. But, Soccer is one of my favorite sports to play and watch...so I hope he has fun with it. Yesterday there was a tournment at the Pepsi Soccer Complex...I took Garrett and Morgan to watch. It was so good for them to see this because most of the teams were all girl teams. Garrett is at that stage where he thinks boys only play sports. So, he couldn't believe that girls were playing soccer. He said, "Mom, is Soccer a girl or boy game?" I told him, "Honey, both girls and boys can play just like Basketball." I told him that Girls can do anything boys can do. He said, "mom what game can girls not play?" Can you believe this? Where does he get this? I told him that there isn't any sports out there that girls can't play. Of course I'm sure there is. Like Football...though girls are playing football these days. What about Rugby?
But, for some reason I think I"ve seen gils rugby...and those girls look like boys. Yikes!!!
But, is it like bred in boys to think that they are all powerful?
Any who....
I'm rambling...I have a habbit of that at times when I'm a tad bit bored.
So...off to tackle my laundry...funny how things back up around here when both mom and dad are sick. My house looks horrible right at the moment. I would be mortified if anyone were to come over today.
I've got so much to do.
So, I think this weekend we are going to go camping. Sounds fun huh? Well...the last time we went camping was in 2000. Before the kids were born. My husband and I use to go to Dinasaur Valley. That is where we had our Head On Collision. So...I think we will stay away from there. Though I would love to take Garrett there. Maybe there is another way around or something.

I'll post something later.

Have a good day to all who read this.

My day today.

WOW what a day.
My son woke up sick yesterday and again today.
Today I woke up sick too.
And my daughter got sick after her nap.
So...we are all sick.
Except Kirtus.
He wearing a gas mask and spraying lysol all over the place.
He leaves for the middle east on Saturday the 10th. That is Morgan's birthday.
We are going to do a Birthday breakfast at Cracker Barrell. Sounds fun huh?
Yee Ha!!!
Morgan's first dance class is tomorrow. I hope she actually goes. :)
She is a little stinker. I can watch from the class room...it will be a lot of fun. I'm taking the video camera and the digital camera too. I'm going to look so silly...but I don't care...my baby is growing up.
Well...I'll try and post some time later and let you all know how her dance class went.

Super Bowl

Da Bears.
Sucked.

What a disappointment.

That is about all I have to say.

Oh...and I love this frog.

The New Year

I haven't posted in awhile. I've been so busy. Turkey day went really good. Christmas was fun too. We went home for X-mas. Dallas. My husband came in from Afganistan and we picked him up at the airport. That was the best x-mas present ever. We went to mom's and dad's for x-mas then headed home on X-mas day to open Santa's presents. We had a blast and the kids haven't stopped playing ever since.
Well, it is 2007 and my friend Heather is still having issues with her surgery. I am praying that she and her family get through this quickly. I'm so worried about her but I know that Jesus is with her and her family at this time. Well...maybe I'll get a chance to post X-mas and New Years pics soon.

Another Update.

Well, My mom came down this weekend with Bobby for Thanksgiving dinner. We had so much fun. The kids had a blast and were so happy to see their Na Na and Daddy Bob. Saturday we celebrated Garrett's 5th Birthday. He won't be turning 5 until Dec. 2nd, but mom won't be here and I'm not planning on going home for Thanksgiving. I was actually going to drive up on Tuesday and spend Turkey day with my Dad...but Kids are really sick right now. Garrett had a fever all day on Saturday and Morgan can't get rid of her cough. Early last week she was running 103 fever and now has a cough. Both my kiddos have asthma and bad allergies which triggers their asthma episodes. Garrett take breathing treatments and Morgan has her puffer. Both are on Singular daily at night. I really feel for them. San Antonio is not a good place for people with allergies. I just hope they get through this allergy season pretty quick. We are low on tissues again! ugg.. :)
Garrett is playing basketball for a team here in Schertz. He had his first practice last friday. He is so cute. He has never ever played with other boys..only mom and Dad and Pop Pop and Na Na...he had some issues with dribbling the ball. He would take it and run. I wish I had a video cam. I think the coach was getting annoyed but I don't really care. He was having so much fun. Na Na got him a Basketball goal and a basketball to practice with. Morgan well...she did okay at the practice for about the first 30 mins. Then she was ready to leave and let the whole gym know about it. Why oh Why did God bless me with such a independent child. I love her...but she really tests my patience on a daily basis. I have read all kinds of books to keep my sanity. Other than the daily tantrums and the bossiness and the yelling at her brother...she is very very bright. She recogonizes her colors, and letters and numbers up to 10. She hasn't even turned 3 yet. I am so proud of her. She is slowly learning to play Candy Land. She still forgets that you have to go to the next color...not all over the board...but hey...at least she's getting on the right color right? It frustrates Garrett so much when she doesn't play by the rules. It is so funny. Garrett is so by the book. He tries so hard to be perfect. I have to tell him that it is okay to let things slide from time to time. I worry about him. But, I know what it is like to be the oldest. He plays well with Morgan when he wants to play with her. The older he gets the better he gets. He still is so impulsive and emotional. I hope that is because of his age still. But, sometimes he gets so upset when things don't go the way he expects them to.
Well, Dad is still in Bagram. He is suppose to be there until April. And maybe even longer...maybe even until July or back to Quwait..who knows. We miss him. Also, we just had our house painted. It looks awesome. I'm so impressed with my color choice and the outside color choice I made. Next, we are going to landscape our front yard. Last year we did the back yard. I am really enjoying living here in Schertz. I wasn't crazy about the SA school district but Schertz seems to be okay. I'm also looking at maybe putting Garrett in a private school. We have a Catholic private school right next to our house that I've looked into.
He was in a Christian private school for Pre-school for 2 years and really exceled. When I switched jobs, I had to put him in a regular day care that has not Christian teaching and I am very disappointed in my decesion. I'm looking for another Christian school close by to move him to. He had no behavior problems at that other school and I think it was because they incorporated the teachings of God into the curriculm. I guess this is why I'm worried about public school. Well...
I would love to get anyone's suggestion on this...I don't think anyone even reads this any more. Well, have a Great Turkey day!!!

Update

Well, I know it's been a long time since I posted. My life is crazy and well I just don't have time to sit on here and post every day or every other day. I'm also have a MYspace that I keep more current pictures on. But, again, I don't update the blog portion on there. We have been so busy. Kirtus is gone again and well...we are busy doing home type stuff. I'm painting the house...or having the house painted and then more Landscaping and then gutters are going to be put up. I took a bunch of clothes to the consignment store about a month ago and sold the baby bed. I feel so much better. I'm about to donate a ton of my old clothes to the Goodwill in our neighborhood. We did the toys thing already. Making room for X-mas. I'm going to purchase some new furniture very very soon. I'm thinking I need to put up my X-mas tree before Thanksgiving. I know I know...it's too early...but I want to have it up for two months instead of 1. We went to NASA before Kirtus left. Here are some recent pics of the kids. No one really reads this anyway...but incase you do. Here you go.
I probably won't be posting for a long time again...so Have a great Thanksgiving and a wonderful Christmas and New years.