Should I Be Offended?

Whenever we jump into the car lately Zach feels the need to wear a helmet! He is serious about safety as far as the helmet is concerned, however seat belts to him are optional. Is my driving so bad it necessitates a helmet? Really?

Dagger in the heart today. Zach said "Mom, you not my best friend now. Brennan is my best friend." You better fasten that helmet tight little buddy. I was driving under the influence of mental anguish as you broke this news to me!

If You Happen to be at Michael's...

If you happen to be at Michael's...then pick me up some of these cuties. I borrowed them to decorate for a baby shower. Now they must be returned and I am sad I don't own any. They are on clearance there (75% off)...and cleaned out of them on my side of town!

My kitchen is going to look sad tomorrow when they come down :(

The Crooked Smile That Makes Me Laugh!

So whenever I have a camera in my hand, Jake makes this silly crooked smile. It is funny, it reminds me so much of a crooked smile from a little princess named Bella....anyone agree?

Mom & Me Preschool

I am doing a Joy school again with some fun friends of mine. Today was my first day having the kiddos over to my house. We had a fun time! We learned all about the letter C. I got out the castle for some playtime! We also read about a caterpillar that was very hungry. At the end we made a caterpillar to take home!

It looks like it will be a fun year of learning with these cute kids! I can't wait to get to know each of them better!

We have a little preschool blog and this is the picture of Zach on the sidebar! You look like such a big boy in this picture! I can't believe how fast you are growing up little buddy!

GNO! A Great Night With Great Friends!

A great evening out with some great friends! Oh, the good laughs! We were wishing our good friend Jeanne farewell as her and her family move to New Mexico. She will be greatly missed! I got to know Jeanne as we worked in the Achievement Day program together. Jeanne is the most talented, clever, creative person I know! Martha Stewart has nothin' on this girl.

We were also celebrating the beginning of our good friend Meghan's new life. Meghan just finalized her divorce. I have never met ANYONE who took a bad situation so gracefully, coming out so much stronger than before. Meghan... you are an inspiration to me on being strong and having faith in God to get you through the trials in life. AND...Meghan came out looking HOTTER than ever! We gave Meghan a little black book...and we are ready to help her fill it up!

XOXO

Happy Birthday Zane and Livi-Lu!

We had our annual Labor day bbq party to celebrate Zane and Olivia's birthday's! It was a great time! Olivia got an awesome bike! AND, Nana made her the most darling liner for the basket on her bike. It looks so dang cute and it matches her bike perfectly! Almost makes me want to get a bike. ALMOST.

I will have to get a pic of her on her bike, how did I miss that?

Happy Birthday Olivia, Sherrie & Maddie

Happy Birthday Olivia, Sherrie & Maddie. We went to Cheesecake factory to celebrate Olivia and Maddie's 10th birthday's and Sherrie's 29th birthday. Yum, Yum! Hope you guys have a great year!

Zach is in Preschool! Hallelujah!

Zachary is so thrilled to have started preschool this year. He is doing TWO different pre-schools...one with a friend of mine, Ms. Beckie, and the other is a JOY school that we are doing with some fun friends. I am so excited for Zachary and his new adventures! AND, I am so excited for me and my adventures WITHOUT Zachary ;)

Happy Birthday Jakey!

I can't believe Jacob is two years old. Where has the time gone? My family went to Organ Stop Pizza in Mesa for Jake's birthday. We pretty much had a private showing, because there was almost no one there. Hope that was just a fluke and the bad economy isn't taking a toll on one of our favorite places!

Oklahoma is O-K!

Zane and I got to get away for a few days without the kiddos. So, Oklahoma would not be the first choice of vacation destinations...but it was fun nonetheless!

We found out who our true friends are with who was willing (and unwilling) to help us out! Thanks so much for babysitting Mom, Dad and Sherrie!

Zach and Denise's Birthday Celebration!

Zachary has been talking about his birthday all year. He was set on going to PP Pizza (aka Peter Piper Pizza). He had a blast and enjoyed every minute of it. He was thrilled with all of the cool transformer toys...although his parents would like to remind all family members that there is a guide on them that indicates the difficulty level in converting them from robot to vehicle. Please do not disregard the recommendations of toy companies. That is not in the best interest of parents sanity! :) Those transformers may find their way to your houses when you are least expecting it!

And thanks for the awesome necklace everyone. And for the furniture, Zane. Love it!