WHERE HAVE I BEEN?

Gosh! I am so far behind in blogging that I feel guilty! I have been stuck on FB for too long! I am holding myself accountable right now and I will begin blogging again this week. The boys are growing so fast and I need to document it :)

When Money Gets Wet

Why is it that my 9 yr old cannot keep track of his wallet? He even has one of those ATM style little machines to keep his money (his second one, BTW)...Last week it was missing (he misplaced it). He blamed it on the maids, I found it (thankfully). The time before that, he apparently did NOT remove it from his pocket and it was washed!!! We had to put the money out to dry.


Hopefully, he learns his lesson, but I am sure he hasn't....


I cannot believe how far behind I am in posting my blogs. I have tons of stuff to post and I will get to it this weekend ( I hope). We are going into Easter weekend and we will be staying here in Texas...sure do miss our family back home though.

Old McDonald Had a Farm

EIEIO! And on his farm he had a PIG...


Ryan has a GREAT time at his weekly 'class' at the Children's Museum. He was a bit hesitant at first, but he did fine! The theme was Farm Animals. Ryan made piggy ears, and the cutest Sheep ever! They also made piggy noses (but Ryan didn't want to do this?) LOL


They also made butter and spread it on their bread and ATE it!

We had such a special day. Ryan rode on the Carousel (the first time that he loved it and wasn't scared!) HE picked the LION!!


After that we went on down the that big PIT play area thing..FIRST time that I let him play there since I mostly consider it a GERM pit! BUT It wasn't very crowded at that time and since he isn't crawling anymore or really sucking his thumb in public either...HE loved it! Worked up a big sweat and then daddy met us there and it ended with Ryan getting a cookie from the Cookie Co. LOL!

Yesterday we attended our weekly B&N story time! Had a blast! Miss Sam was soooo much fun today...the theme again, was FARM ANIMALS..soo funny! and all of the kids were making animal sounds prompted by Miss Sam! It was hilarious! There were lots of kids too!! I think my 2 fav books were the book about animal butts...well butts said in all kinds of ways, like behind, back side, buns, etc. LOL! AND the one with the animal sounds..soooo CUTE! The cookies were so warm, they were breaking apart too (I wanted one soooo bad). The craft was making your own barn or farmhouse with animals..Ryan colored his animals and MOMMY drew the barn. He put the glue on them and stuck them on the page..MOST of them were in the AIR though?! haha.


The end to that day.......naps as usual in the USUAL spot!


Noah is finally finished his SAT's..phew! BUT I am sure next week promises LOTS of homework..NO school today on Friday. YIPPEEE! BTW, Noah just walked in here and asked me if a Chocolate Rabbit from last year is CANDY?! LOLOL!!! OH he gave that up for Lent..poor boy is desparate..and WHERE did he get that Rabbit? YUCK!


We hope today brings us lots of FUN...going to eat Veggie Pizza and go to the Park until TKD.

Lots of FIRSTS for Ryan

Wow! Ryan has been doing so much lately..He is leaving a trail of firsts behind him *sniff sniff*...My little man is growing up! He started riding his tricycle! For some reason, he could never peddle or understand what was needed to peddle his bike..but last week or was it 2 weeks ago? He hopped onto his bike and started peddling away like he has always been doing it!! It was amazing!! I had to catch him in the action!



Last week, Ryan had his teeth cleaned at the dentist for the VERY FIRST TIME!..He has been there before but only for "lap exams"...just the Dentist looking at his teeth. THIS time he had them cleaned. He looked so adorable with his little sunglasses on. OF course, this took MUCH coercing from Momma to get him into that chair...I want to say that it took about 20 minutes or MORE to get him in it. And after he was in it, he held both of my hands the entire time! AND he was also promised a BIG surprise from the Toy store...so after it was off to Toys R Us for that NEW Toy! LIKE He needs another TOY!! HIS teeth were GREAT!! Dr. Ragsdale said that his teeth look Wonderful!! AFTER a LONG time there, he finally decided on a Handy Manny tool set! HE LOVES it!! The tools dance and stuff...very cute!


Last week, Ryan attended his FIRST CLASS without ME at the Children's Museum. It is for 3-4 year olds and YES the parents CANNOT stay! I was fearful of even trying this as Ryan is VERY clingy and has NEVER been left ANYWHERE before...HE was very hesitant at first hiding behind my leg..I walked him there and he started playing with some dinosaurs and above that was a painting of MONA LISA and he asked what that was and I told him that it was a painting and it was MONA LISA...well he then told me that he does NOT like MONA LISA. LOL!! HILARIOUS!!! I told him that I was going to get us a drink and would be back in a little bit, before he knew it..he continued playing and I slipped out the door. I was just waiting for the teacher or the museum to call me that my child was crying and would NOT stop...the never called! Upon going to get him (the class is only 1.5 hours), he ran to me and the teacher said he did WONDERFUL..that he was a little sad at first, but was fine afterwards! I was soooo super proud of him. He said he liked it and wants to go back again!! The class was about Chemistry stuff..and they made some goop and other fun sticky things..he even drew a Volcano!! I am going to send him to class there every week. This week is about Farm Animals! I sadly do NOT have any pictures :(

We are still attending weekly story time at B&N..WE LOVE IT! Ryan is doing so well. He just goes to sit in the front on the front bench (even when other kids are there) and he listens!! 2 weeks ago, Miss Sam read "I STINK"...it was about a garbage truck and Ryan LOVED it!! He is so into garbage trucks right now. He has a huge Tonka one and he watches outside if he hears the Garbage truck..He also informs me every time he sees one as we are driving around town. LOL Well...we had to purchase the book too!


Last week, Miss Sam read alot of books about Sharing! Ryan loved the books. I was preoccupied in my own head and with a very distracting toddler running everywhere (NOOO not my Toddler)...so I don't know details about the stories. LOL Ryan had fun playing with the trains afterward too. He colored some pictures of Curious George and we left..next week promises the start of Easter Crafts. yay!!! LOL


This past weekend, I took the kids to Chuck E Cheese (it was for a Birthday party)..this was the FIRST time that I had taken them to THIS Chuck E cheese..OF course we have been to the one in Houma. THIS one was so different: TONS Of kids..lines for everything. NOT a good experience for me. probably NEVER again on a weekend. LOL BUT the boys had fun riding in this jeep:




Noah is taking his SAT's this week at school. He also has a tournament coming up for TKD (sparring)...we are all excited about that. Nanny and Nana are coming here too to see him! He just got a stripe last night on his belt..He is a Senior Green Belt... so he will be testing for his BLUE belt in April! GO Noah Go Noah. LOL!

Happy Birthday Ryan!

Today is Ryan's THIRD Birthday! My baby boy is 3 years old!!! I cannot believe how fast time goes by....My boys are growing up so fast...I feel kind of sad about it :(
Ryan is 3!


Ryan is so big! He is a big 3 year old for sure! He weights 44 pounds and wears a size 11 shoe. I am not sure on his height..we didn't make it to his 3 yr apt yet. Ryan is a kind, loving boy. He is aggressive but not around girls. He loves to be outside, he loves sports, trucks, cars, and superheros! He loves snuggling with his blanket and watching cartoons. He loves ART projects and loves to use scissors. He mostly engages in imaginitive play and I never know what he is goiong to say next. He keeps our lives very active and interesting. His favorite color is green. He knows all of his colors and can count up to about 15. He sings the A-B-C song. He has never been left anywhere without me (daycares, schools, etc). He loves to ride on his scooter and always wears his helmet. He also watches football with Scott. LOL Ryan loves to help out with cooking and LOVES decorating Pastries. I am sad that he is getting older...for soon he will not look for me as often...but Ryan is my heart and I love him...Happy Birthday baby boy!

3 years ago my belly was so huge a week before Ryan was born!


Ryan was just born!!


This was the first time that Noah held Ryan!

Ryan's Baptism


Ryan's First Birthday!


Ryan's Second Birthday!


Ryan had his Birthday party over the weekend. It was a blast!! Nanna and Parran Eddie brought over a Jumper with a slide and the kids enjoyed it so much! Ryan enjoyed playing with his friends in the neighborhood. John Edwin, Noah, Samantha, Cole and Travis and of course Noah all played with him!!

The kids all had Power Ranger masks to wear and they actually wore them even when they were jumping...It was cute!

WE had some good food too...we had Cane's Chicken Tenders and Chips and Salsa from Guadalajara...YUMMMMY! The cakes was CHOCOLATE which was Ryan's FAVORITE!


The kids had fun playing a game too! They had to put the Power Ranger emblem on the Chest...funny! NOAH acutally won, but since he was told he was too old to actually win, he didn't get the prize. Ryan actually won but since it was his party...we chose the next winner to receive the 'gift'...and that was Samantha!! woohooo!!



Ryan had so much fun visiting with Nanna and parran. He misses them so much and I do too! :)


The party ended with Ryan ripping through his presents...and boy did he rip them up!! He was so excited to open his gifts that he was shaking!


There was so much wrapping paper and the kids had a blast playing in it.


Happy Birthday Ryan. WE hope that you had a blast for your party and that you you have a fun day today!

Where is the Patriotism?

WHY are AMERICANS not wanting to back the Constitution anymore? WHERE are the TRUE AMERICANS...WE don't need more government control...the Constitution was formed for LESSSS GOVERNMENT control...EDUCATE YOURSELF PEOPLE!

"Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." -Winston Churchill

This is the beginning of the downfall of the USA.........IF that STIMULUS is passed, the dollar will become less worthy...we are well on our way DOWN....People just do NOT care about LIFE anymore...WHERE are all of the PROLIFERS at? Sad.

These patriotic asshats, Collins, Snowe, and Specter are beneath contempt. Their treachery will be remembered long after they have gone to hell by the future generations of yet unborn taxpayers.

So funny how Obama wants Senators to be more patriotic, YET he covers his crotch instead of his heart to salute the USA??

Words of Wisdome that I LOVE:

The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals

No right-thinking republican, or anyone else who truly loves freedom, would EVER vote for a bill that is going to essentially represent the largest government power-grab in all of recorded history

In order to be pro-choice, one must first be born. Ah, the irony

the Congressional Budget Office issued a rather pessimistic view of the stimulus bill in front of the Senate, and virtually no major media outlets reported it

Ladies Man?

NOT quite yet! At our weekly story time at B&N, I took the opportunity to dress Ryan in a Valentine's Day shirt (since he has 2 of them :o)..The tshirt says Ladies Man. I just thought it was kinda cute. Right when Miss Sam was starting to read, Ryan, turns around to face the front on his bench, and accidentally brushes a little girl's foot who was in front of the bench sitting on the floor...the little girl turns to him and makes a sort of face that lets someone know that they are NOT happy?! HE turns to me and falls into my lap and CRIES!! WITH cookie in HAND!! The crumbs ARE everywhere...all over his face, his clothes, MY clothes! The entire time, Ryan sat on my lap...HE never went back to the bench and AFTER 7 books, my legs were NUMB!! So, it seems that girls make him cry?! LOL FUNNY!! GUESS he is not a ladies man yet.....

Ryan insisted on bringing Power Rangers this time


The past week has been crazy at home..NOT on schedule at all..Noah had the flu and missed 4 days of school!! THAT's alot of makeup work. Ryan didn't get the flu (THANK GOD)...I wonder if the Tamiflu really helps.. Noah's flu didn't seem all that bad.

Since, Noah was sick last weekend, he missed his testing for TKD Senior Green Belt..so today it the DAY that he tests...Wish him luck!

Hope your week was Healthier than ours...

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 :)