Field Day 2010

Have you seen these things?

I was introduced to these jellylike bracelets on Friday when Braeden got home from school. One of his friends had given him one. Then on Friday night we went to the Mall to get Kate's ears pierced and there was a Kiosk with lines ridiculously long with people waiting to buy these things. And again on Saturday Kate went to a birthday party and she got some of them in her goodie bag. And now every where I turn I see kids with wrists full of them. They kind of remind me of the jelly bracelets I would wear as a kid, but these are a little cooler because they come in all kinds of shapes. Animals, cars, dollar signs, the sun, the moon, the stars...you name it. Apparently you can also get them at Walgreens or CVS. My kids have been begging me to take them. I haven't given in....yet.

Sparkly Ears

She did it...Kate got her ears pierced on Friday night. She was so excited and a little bit nervous but not one tear was shed. She was so brave and she absolutely loves her new earrings.

Troop 623

For Den Meeting this week we took a little field trip to the Little Elm trails and picked up trash. I was surprised at how little trash there was to pick up and very impressed with the trails. The boys had a great time trying to see who could find the biggest piece of trash and of course scouting out creepy, crawly things.

Preston, Joshua, Logan, and Darian

He made it

For those of you who have been on the edge of your seats waiting to find out if Braeden made it into athletics.....He did! Out of 200+ boys he was one of the 90 chosen. Now he his setting his sights on football, basketball, soccer, and maybe track. Oh...and he also told me last night he is working on getting his 6 pack back......ha ha ha ha!!

I'm #1

So I may not really be #1, but in my kids eyes I am. They along with my hubby always shower me with gifts on Mothers day, but my favorites are usually the homemade kind.

Kate decorated a mug and wrote me a poem that went like this:

My Mom

Lovely, Nicely

Cleaning, Cooking, Driving,

Makes yummy snacks

My Mom

Joshua made me this really nice card that says "I love you to Pieces"

And Braeden bought me a ton of really yummy chocolate and gum. He also made me a sweet card that was quite amusing. This is what it said:
You are one of the best Mom's I know! You are
A for Amazing
B for Brilliant
C for Charming
D for Delightful
E for Excellent
F for Fantastic
G for full of Giggles
H for Have pretty Hair
I for Intelligent
J for Joyful
K for Kicking!
L for Luxurious
M for best Mom ever
N for Never boring
O for On top
P for not Pudgy
Q for Queen like
R for never Rambunctious
S for Super
T for Totally good at cleaning
U for unquestionably pretty
V for very awesome
W for What a Mom
X for Xtremely amazing
Y for You are the best
Z for Zaps you with her prettiness

What more could a mom want? I am Not pudgy and I am Totally good at cleaning and for one day I am #1 and the best mom in the world.....then everything goes back to normal. Ha ha!

4:10pm hurry up, please!

Braeden has athletic try outs today for the next school year and the anticipation is killing me. I think I am more nervous then he is. My stomach is in knots and I think I may have sprouted a new gray hair. Either way, whether he makes it or not, I just want to know how it went. Waiting to find out is torturous!

YIKES!

This seems to be a repeated scene every spring/summer. I found this guy crawling up the outside of one of my living room windows this morning as Jillian Michaels was kicking my butt. I still can't seem to get use to this....ugh! It gives me the shivers thinking there are probably more out there that I never even see. Needless to say, the kids will not be playing in the backyard today.

Yesterday

The weather was perfect yesterday. The sun was shining, the wind was blowing. It was perfect for some outdoor activities.

First up... the kids washed the van or at least tried to. I had to go back over it, but they had fun splashing in the water and making mounds of bubbles.

We then took a walk to the neighborhood pond. I told Kate about this mama duck and her babies and she was dying to see them. They are super cute and they even let us feed them.

When we got home this little baby rabbit was at our front door. My kids were so excited. We love baby rabbits around here. This one was a bit to quick to pet. He hid in our flower beds until the coast was clear.

Today the weather is reminding us of what a good old Texas summer is about. It was a little bit toasty outside. I think we hit 90 degrees for the first time this year. The kids were complaining. I love it. It means it is getting close to summer and time to lay around the pool. I love those days!!

Today Kate also had here first watermelon of the season. She loves watermelon and could probably eat a whole one by herself. I am not exaggerating. She had 5 slices before I cut her off. She is already looking forward to tomorrow.

A New Life

The video below is about Stephanie Nielson. I have followed her blog for a while. You can check it out here. She is an incredible woman with an incredible story.




Oh, and if you want a free copy of Stephanie's favorite book and one that is near and dear to my heart. Click here.

Braeden's in-love...

....with a piano! Braeden has been taking piano lessons for about 2 years now. He absolutely loves it. He has has a tiny little keyboard in his room that he has been practicing on until this last weekend. My Mom and Dad were super nice to bring this piano down for Braeden to have. He has been on it pretty much every chance he gets. I finally had to set some rules down for him. While I love to hear him play and am happy that I don't have to get on to him about practicing it was getting to be a bit much. The rules are: Piano time is every day from 5pm to 6pm and as long as he isn't suppose to be doing something else he has free reign any other time as long as no one is in the living room trying to watch TV or do something important. He was happy with that....and I am too!

a few of my favorite things...

I do not like to spend a lot of time or money on beauty products. These are some tried and true products that I love and wished I had a years worth of supply.

Dove shampoo & conditioner. Love this stuff!! It makes my hair smell so good and it feels so soft. Every now and then I branch out and try something new, but I always go back to Dove.


I have never really taken car of my face the way I should...until recently. Back in February when I turned 34 I decided it was time to take action against the little lines and creases creeping up on my face. I started using Oil of Olay Regenerist Micro Sculpting Cream. After just a few weeks of use I was getting all kinds of compliments on my skin. I decided then it was a keeper. :)


To go along with my moisturizer I thought I needed an eye cream, so I decided on Oil of Olay eye serum. I love, love, love this stuff!! My eyes are so much smoother and even Cary has noticed a difference...so much so that he said he might start using it himself....hee hee!


This CO Bigleow lip gloss is the best! It is minty and tingly on your lips. Love it! It not only comes in clear but also lightly tinted in several different colors. Got to have a tube of one of these in every purse and pocket.

Pinewood Derby 2010

We finally had our Pinewood Derby....Joshua and Cary procrastinated on making the car until the night before the race. I think it still turned out pretty darn cute!

Bluebonnets 2010

Sir Fartsalot

No, I am not talking about Cary, or Braeden, or even Joshua. Sir Fartslalot is the newest book that Joshua picked up at Walmart last week. We have been reading this book most nights at bed time. Sir Fartslalot is not only the bravest but the most potent knight in all of the Kingdom of Armpit. He is on a quest to discover the source of the Foul West Wind, a nasty odor that turns up wherever danger is lurking. This book is every 9 year old boys dream.