Crackberry

Who has one? I LOVE my Blackberry! Sometimes it does weird things though...and then I get so obsessed with WHY it is doing that. THAT is the part I hate about it.

Reasons I LOVE my BB:
1. I can CHAT with my friends through BB messenger..sooo cool :) Well, If they have BB.
2. It is very EASY to take pictures and then send them DIRECTLY to Walgreens upload. Wow!
3. Getting Email is OH so EASY!
4. Seriously, the phone is very attractive :)
5. All types of incoming msgs (email, sms, mms, BB msgr)can all go the same place and be separate also :)
6. Has a FULL keyboard!(My BB Curve)
7. Ringtones of course!
8. Internet is Awesome.

The things that I don't like:
1. It sometimes FREEZES! This sends me into PANIC mode...having to take out the battery, etc...FREAKS Me out. LOL
2. Feeling Panicky when it FREEZES! LOL
3. Being in a Grumpy mood when it FREEZES!

So do you get the picture here?! STOP FREEZING UP BLACKBERRY! My boys will THANK YOU for it.

In reality, It has only done that about 4-5 times....Anyone else have that problem too though?

Christy captured this photo of me and My BB! LOL
I guess I am oblivious to my surroundings and I guess that is one reason why they call it a CRACKBERRY :)

Year of the Ox

Happy Chinese New Year! This is what was celebrated at our weekly B&N story time with Miss Sam. We LOVE going to story time! Ryan loves his cookies and milk and I love my coffees :)

Ryan eating his cookie


Ryan did so well again...He stays on the little bench in front of me and pays attention. One of the books that Miss Sam read was called "Pretzel". It was about a daschund or Weenie dog like we call them, who grew longer than the others..anyway, one of the dog's names was PERCY. And when Miss Sam said the puppy's name, Ryan immediately turned to me and said "That's NOT Percy". LOL Knowing Ryan like I do, He thinks the only thing named Percy is the train in Thomas the Train. I thought this was very cute ;)

And the last book that Miss Sam read was about the Chinese New Year. I didn't realize how much people really followed that...Although Noah did come home from school with a bag full of stuff to celebrate the Chinese New Year...it was really cute. The craft of the day was to make your very own Chinese Lantern to celebrate. She had some strung up which was so Cute and creative. RYAN LOVED making his lantern..of course Mommy was involved to help with the taping. Ryan made a GREEN one, his FAV color. He also took home some other colors to make more at home...Thanks Miss Sam...You never know what's going to be next. It is always a fun time.

Ryan making his lantern


Ryan's Lantern


Ryan & Me



Just some little facts about Chinese New Year....Year of the OX
People born in the Year of the Ox are patient, speak little, and inspire confidence in others. They tend, however, to be eccentric, and bigoted, and they anger easily. They have fierce tempers and although they speak little, when they do they are quite eloquent. Ox people are mentally and physically alert. Generally easy-going, they can be remarkably stubborn, and they hate to fail or be opposed. Scott was Born the year of the Ox..hmmm?

And I was apparently born the year of the TIGER...Tiger people are sensitive, given to deep thinking, capable of great sympathy. They can be extremely short-tempered, however. Other people have great respect for them, but sometimes tiger people come into conflict with older people or those in authority. sometimes Tiger people cannot make up their minds, which can result in a poor, hasty decision or a sound decision arrived at too late. They are suspicious of others, but they are courageous and powerful.

Ryan is the Year of the DOG....
People born in the Year of the Dog possess the best traits of human nature. They have a deep sense of loyalty, are honest, and inspire other people¡¦s confidence because they know how to keep secrets. But Dog People are somewhat selfish, terribly stubborn, and eccentric. They care little for wealth, yet somehow always seem to have money. They can be cold emotionally and sometimes distant at parties. They can find fault with many things and are noted for their sharp tongues. Dog people make good leaders

Noah is the Year of the RABBIT....
People born in the Year of the Rabbit are articulate, talented, and ambitious. They are virtuous, reserved, and have excellent taste. Rabbit people are admired, trusted, and are often financially lucky. They are fond of gossip but are tactful and generally kind. Rabbit people seldom lose their temper. They are clever at business and being conscientious, never back out of a contract. They would make good gamblers for they have the uncanny gift of choosing the right thing. However, they seldom gamble, as they are conservative and wise.

Carseat Naps

are what Ryan 'takes' these days. WHY? Everyday when I pick Noah up from school, Ryan falls asleep in his carseat BEFORE I get out of our subdivision...So this means that I have NO more free time AT ALL!! And because both of the boys are Night owls...and that's for another blog. I always hear stories from other moms in passing of how their children go to bed early, take naps, have routines. MY boys are resistant to all of the above. But I still try...

Hot Air Balloons

was the Craft of the day at B&N! Ryan and I headed out early and did some shopping before Storytime. He had a chance to play with the Thomas the Train table and trains at B&N. YOU know that he kills himself playing with those trains over there...AND we have the SAME table at home! YES he plays at home but it seems like he plays alot more over there! So we had alot of extra time before it started...he played with trains and drank his Choco milk and I drank my Caramel Skinny latte (it is better than nothing. LOL)


RYAN'S PHRASE OF THE DAY: "Wait just one minute"...LOL OK...AGAIN I realize that I MUST use this phrase way too much. I asked Ryan if he wanted to go try on shoes and he told me "not now, just wait one minute" LOL!

The books at story time were really cute. Ryan listened so well..He is getting better every week. Another boy sat on his bench and it did not bother him. woohoo. LOL One of the stories was about Curious George and a Hot air balloon...So funny that I ask Ryan about the book afterwards and he explains to me everything that happened...His comprehension is outstanding...not to brag, but it is. LOL



The craft was to make your very own Hot air balloon!!! Miss Sam brought BALLOONS..and YOU know the kids LOVED Them. We constructed his balloon...he insisted on GREEN...He was jumping up and saying "I want Green"...so adorable! AND then he got an extra balloon to take home!



Ryan with his HOT AIR BALLOON


And that was Another FUN TIME AT B&N!

If you give Ryan a Cookie....

HE will just want another cookie. LOL!! Today was our B&N day! Fun!! Ms. Sam read a bunch of stories and 3 of them were from the series, "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie" by Laura Numeroff. WE have all of the books and we enjoy them. Ryan LOVES "If you give a cat a cupcake"! Ryan did so well today...HE actually was NOT on top of me the whole time..He sat on the bench like a big boy and listened. I was sooo proud of him (sniff sniff). There were the cutest little girls there today and one of them sat next to him and he was NOT very happy about that. haha!! and another one accidentally touched his arm and he almost cried. haha!!! POOR THING...needs to be around kids his age more often. I'm trying.....



Ryan loved the Craft part..this is his Favorite part. He went to get his own crayons this time...I can see his progress weekly...it is amazing and I do feel sad and proud about it at the same time! All you moms know exactly why! HE was able to make a Cat, Mouse, and decorate his own cupcake (on a picture of course)...My favorite part was when he drew SPRINKLES on it! haha...he is soooo CUTE!

Spoiled BAD!

I'm Joking

is Ryan's "Prase" of the Day or Week? The first time that I heard him say this I had to ask him what he said again. Sure enough, Yep he said that! I think it is the funniest thing ever and what is even more entertaining about it is that he knows how to use it correctly. He really does "joke around". HOW in the world can a STILL 2 Year old know this?

Ryan is still in diapers. The Pedi has told me to back off about trying to get him to potty because he had some issues of withholding his stool WHILE still wearing his diapers! So he has been getting better at being regular with the help of Miralax and I decided to purchase some BIG BOY underwear (with power rangers on them of course). Yesterday I let him put one on and he wanted it off immediately. HE told me that he didn't like Big Boy underwear and that he wanted to put his diaper on!! UGH!!! WHY?! AT this age, Noah was wearing pullups! but he was actually doing NUMBER ONE on the potty!

Yesterday we visited Borders to check out their story time...Unfortunately Ryan was the ONLY Kid there. WHAT is the deal with that? The store is Awesome and it is on Market Street! HELLO! LOL When we go to B&N, there is always alot of people there. Next week we are going to try the Library also...we heard that it is really nice there.

Noah is doing so Awesome in TKD! He is a Green belt and will probably test for Senior Green belt in a few weeks. His sparring is getting so good...I can see his confidence in that. I love it!

Every day bring a new skill or word to Ryan's world.. I wonder what the day will bring today?

Sirenuse Euro Bistro

YES I took a picture of the menu (it was the Desert Menu)...HOPING noone saw :) This restaurant was Fantastic! The atmosphere was inviting, the staff were GREAT, and the Food was THE BEST! Apparently this is a new restaurant that has opened here in the Woodlands...It is next to Hubbel & Hudson Groc. IT is white tablecloth, kindy pricey..but the tablecloths are covered with WHITE PAPER so the KIDS loved drawing on it with colored pencils, NOT crayons! OH and there was a kid menu too :) WE had a hummus Trio for appetizer...the BEST that I have had in YEARS!! sooo much flavor. Scott had the Paella (FANTASTIC) and I had the HangerSteak! I totally enjoyed this meal and Saturday was a GREAT day for our family! WE had a fun day...brought the kids to McDonalds which is Brand new..OMG! they have a flat screen tv in there. Is that typical now? Soooo super clean in there...definitely a good time. Noah and I had HOT fudge sundaes (I think I was in college when I last had that)...we went shopping and also visited Hubbel and Hudson groc...it is awesome in there!

Ryan digging in my purse at the Restaurant...LOVE The big windows!


Noah looks so handsome!


Noah busy with his masterpiece...he was so sad that he had to leave it there.


Now since I ate so much over the weekend...guess I will be starving during the week
:( BUT it was worth it :) WE will definitely BE BACK to that Restaurant!


OH and I MUST post this CUTE photo of Ryan DEMANDING that I take a picture of him..we were at Noah's TKD! HE has to bring that backpack PACKED With Power Rangers and Monster Trucks!!! HE IS STILL 2 YEARS OLD PEOPLE! HELP!

Maryshka

is something NEW that I learned today. We went to our weekly story time at B&N...soooo glad to be back to that. We had a BREAK for the holidays. We heard some GREAT stories and then a very cute story about The Littlest Maryshka. A Maryshka is Russian ( a Nesting doll). I know that I have seen these 'dolls' before but I never knew what they were. So CUTE!! Ryan was able to make his very own. He seemed to have a great time coloring the first 3, but then he colored the rest of them the same color and he hurried, so they did not come out as well...guess he lost interest!

Ryan working on his Maryshka


I also have to BRAG about the awesome deal I got at Williams Sonoma. I LOVE Williams Sonoma. I have BEEN needing a Hostess set for about ummmmm almost 10 years now and I finally got ONE! IT was 4 pieces and even had the PIE SERVER!!! ahhhh!!! soooo, the Original price was $150 and I got it for $35! WHAT A DEAL!!!! Anyone get any good deals lately?

Ryan being really Silly!