Okay so today was Brenna's 2nd day of pre-school, and this week is all about "Getting to know you" She had to take 3 things to school today that represent what she loves. So when I picked her up, and got her home... I opened her backpack to see what else they did today aside from the little show and tell. She had a little worksheet with a little head with ears and they got to color a picture of themselves... of course it is a bunch of scribbles, but she was proud of it. So at the bottom of the page it had 4 little things about them... and they filled in the blank...
First one was "My name is...."
Second one was "My favorite color is..."
Third "My favorite food is..."
And Last "My favorite game is..."
As I am reading through her answers... they were all normal.
Brenna
Orange
Cereal... Then I get to her fourth answer.
"My favorite game is...." Her answer Turtle!
So of course not knowing what this game is, I asked her... "Brenna honey, you said your favorite game is Turtle... What is Turtle?"
Her answer, "I don't know..."
Me: "But it is your favorite game?"
Her: "Yeah mom..."
Me: "Well How do you play?"
Her: "I don't know mom..."
Me: "But it is your favorite game?"
Her: "Yep!"
So there you have it, although she has no idea what this game is, or how to play it... it is her FAVORITE game! I just had to share cause I got a kick out of that!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Thursday, September 4, 2008
My baby girl started pre-school...
Today was a super exciting day for me as a mom! Although I couldn't wipe the silly shit eating grin off my face, I also wanted to cry as my baby girl woke up this morning all excited for her first day of school. You can say, I was a little emotional about the whole day...
We started off the morning with a big bowl of cereal to get her mind and body ready for all she was going to learn.
All through breakfast she was excited as all get up about the fact that she was such a Big girl and got to go to school FINALLY! She has been waiting for this day for so long (about 2 weeks), but to her it felt like an eternaty. As we got ready, I think she may have gotten a little nervous. As I sat there in the bathroom giving her the I am so proud of you and the Big girl that you are becoming speach. And somewhere along the way she figured out that mommy wasn't going to be staying with her at pre-school... She told me that she wanted me to stay with her at school. I humored her and told her I would stay as long as she wanted me too... the SMILE returned, bright as ever. Once she was ready, we wrote her name on her NEW backpack... and went outside for some pictures.... she was super excited to show off her new Hanna Montana ("Batana" as Brenna calls her) backpack. That was the first thing we had to take a picture of!
Then of course Her pretty little face was next! We picked out her outfit the night before, as we were getting in bed. She was quick to tell me that she wanted her hair down, curled, and with a barret... so that is what we did!
As soon as we pulled up to her school... and Miss Beckie came out she ran right up to her and gave her a big hug! She was so excited to see her, then she saw the another little boy too... she imediately put on her shy face. Wasn't so excited for about 4.8 seconds! Then, she decided he wasn't so bad, and neither were the other kids as they all showed up one by one. There are 8 kids in her class... 4 boys and 4 girls. However, one little girl wasn't there today... so we didn't get to meet her, but the other two girls and not only sisters... but twins! Brenna thought that was pretty neat!
Once Brenna got inside, found the place to hang up her backpack, got a book and sat down to read... she decided that it was okay for me to leave. I was a little sad to say the least. I knew this moment would come, but I didn't expect it just minutes of getting inside. Oh well, off I went... driving around for about 15 minutes trying to figure out what I was to do with myself for the next 2 hours. I spent most of my time at my sisters with the new baby, then stopped by big lots for about a half hour... which by the way, I found some self adhiesive flooring to put in my bathroom for a WAY good deal! Then I was sure to get back to Miss Beckie's 10 minutes early so I could catch Brenna walking out of school for the much needed photos! NOT much to my surprise, the door opened and who was right in front... none other than little miss Brenna. She stood in the doorway and the moment she saw me started yelling at me to look at this, and that, and I learned this and saw that... but she didn't realize she was blocking everyone from getting to there mommies. Miss Beckie is teaching all the kids how to stand in a line and has this cool little thing with rings and each ring is connected by ropes... each kid had ahold of a ring... and out they came... Brenna the leader of the pack!
Brenna showed me her craft that she made... a little door hanger just for her bedroom... and was so excited. But when I asked her what she learned today... she said, oh I just learned about playing. LOL... thought that was cute. I came home and sat the kids down for lunch... Brenna started singing a new song... Nick Nack Patty Wack... I asked her where did you learn that song... she said, Miss Beckie taught me. Look at that... she did learn something new today after all! All on her first day of school!!!!
We started off the morning with a big bowl of cereal to get her mind and body ready for all she was going to learn.
All through breakfast she was excited as all get up about the fact that she was such a Big girl and got to go to school FINALLY! She has been waiting for this day for so long (about 2 weeks), but to her it felt like an eternaty. As we got ready, I think she may have gotten a little nervous. As I sat there in the bathroom giving her the I am so proud of you and the Big girl that you are becoming speach. And somewhere along the way she figured out that mommy wasn't going to be staying with her at pre-school... She told me that she wanted me to stay with her at school. I humored her and told her I would stay as long as she wanted me too... the SMILE returned, bright as ever. Once she was ready, we wrote her name on her NEW backpack... and went outside for some pictures.... she was super excited to show off her new Hanna Montana ("Batana" as Brenna calls her) backpack. That was the first thing we had to take a picture of!
Then of course Her pretty little face was next! We picked out her outfit the night before, as we were getting in bed. She was quick to tell me that she wanted her hair down, curled, and with a barret... so that is what we did!
As soon as we pulled up to her school... and Miss Beckie came out she ran right up to her and gave her a big hug! She was so excited to see her, then she saw the another little boy too... she imediately put on her shy face. Wasn't so excited for about 4.8 seconds! Then, she decided he wasn't so bad, and neither were the other kids as they all showed up one by one. There are 8 kids in her class... 4 boys and 4 girls. However, one little girl wasn't there today... so we didn't get to meet her, but the other two girls and not only sisters... but twins! Brenna thought that was pretty neat!
Once Brenna got inside, found the place to hang up her backpack, got a book and sat down to read... she decided that it was okay for me to leave. I was a little sad to say the least. I knew this moment would come, but I didn't expect it just minutes of getting inside. Oh well, off I went... driving around for about 15 minutes trying to figure out what I was to do with myself for the next 2 hours. I spent most of my time at my sisters with the new baby, then stopped by big lots for about a half hour... which by the way, I found some self adhiesive flooring to put in my bathroom for a WAY good deal! Then I was sure to get back to Miss Beckie's 10 minutes early so I could catch Brenna walking out of school for the much needed photos! NOT much to my surprise, the door opened and who was right in front... none other than little miss Brenna. She stood in the doorway and the moment she saw me started yelling at me to look at this, and that, and I learned this and saw that... but she didn't realize she was blocking everyone from getting to there mommies. Miss Beckie is teaching all the kids how to stand in a line and has this cool little thing with rings and each ring is connected by ropes... each kid had ahold of a ring... and out they came... Brenna the leader of the pack!
Brenna showed me her craft that she made... a little door hanger just for her bedroom... and was so excited. But when I asked her what she learned today... she said, oh I just learned about playing. LOL... thought that was cute. I came home and sat the kids down for lunch... Brenna started singing a new song... Nick Nack Patty Wack... I asked her where did you learn that song... she said, Miss Beckie taught me. Look at that... she did learn something new today after all! All on her first day of school!!!!
Monday, September 1, 2008
Labor Day 2008
Okay, so lets just say Labor day for me didn't start out quite on the right foot... Woke up feeling not so peachy, not to mention the wonderful 45 degree weather we were greeted with this morning... anyway within a couple hours of waking up I had a full blown cold! YUCK!!! A very quick reminder to me that the much dreaded WINTER is coming quick! It hasn't been summer nearly long enough for me!
Anyway, I decided rather than hang around the house all day with Bill trying to sleep I was going to go on a little outing with the kids... well, went to get the kids dressed in so WARM clothes, and low and behold... Sam has grown out of all of his pants. Nice. At the very least it gave me something to do... so I found him something that semi-fit and headed off to Grammy's to look at the Adds in the paper to find out who had the best deals. I was super happy when I got there cause my little sister was there with her two boys.... on being the newest addition to our family whom I hadn't been able to even hold yet. YAY.... I am happy to say I got to hold him today! And he is just the sweetest little thing in the world! We checked out the adds... and I didn't see much along the lines of kids clothes, but what I did see was a camera which I have been in desperate need of. I can't download the pics off the one I have anymore because we lost the cable to connect it to the computer... bummer... and besides it is super old. So, from there I packed up the kids and made a stop at children's place for some pants for Sam. Then we headed to Circuit city.... I am super excited to finally have a new camera. I got a Canon, and I have only heard wonderful things about these camera's. And the best part was the price... I got a KILLER deal on it!
We quickly came home and tried it out. The kids were having so much fun being my models.
So here are some photo's from the new camera...
Brenna Cheesin' it!
Sammy Man... Studly as always!
They just love eachother!
In the middle of a tantrum!
Dancin' before Bed...
Anyway, I decided rather than hang around the house all day with Bill trying to sleep I was going to go on a little outing with the kids... well, went to get the kids dressed in so WARM clothes, and low and behold... Sam has grown out of all of his pants. Nice. At the very least it gave me something to do... so I found him something that semi-fit and headed off to Grammy's to look at the Adds in the paper to find out who had the best deals. I was super happy when I got there cause my little sister was there with her two boys.... on being the newest addition to our family whom I hadn't been able to even hold yet. YAY.... I am happy to say I got to hold him today! And he is just the sweetest little thing in the world! We checked out the adds... and I didn't see much along the lines of kids clothes, but what I did see was a camera which I have been in desperate need of. I can't download the pics off the one I have anymore because we lost the cable to connect it to the computer... bummer... and besides it is super old. So, from there I packed up the kids and made a stop at children's place for some pants for Sam. Then we headed to Circuit city.... I am super excited to finally have a new camera. I got a Canon, and I have only heard wonderful things about these camera's. And the best part was the price... I got a KILLER deal on it!
We quickly came home and tried it out. The kids were having so much fun being my models.
So here are some photo's from the new camera...
Brenna Cheesin' it!
Sammy Man... Studly as always!
They just love eachother!
In the middle of a tantrum!
Dancin' before Bed...
Goodnight my handsome boy....
And goodnight my pretty girl...
So now I sit here... Just taken my nyquil sipping my first cup of hot cocoa of the season. Grateful for the life I have, the kids I have, and the husband I have. We are very fortunate to be where we are in life... Despite the bad morning, today ended up being a great day!
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Looking Back...
Tag!!Check at the end to see if YOU got tagged.
1. Did you date anyone from your high school? Yes, I did... some I am not so proud of, but it is all learning experiances.
2. What kind of car did you drive? My parents wouldn't let me get a car until I could get my own insurance... so I didn't get one till my senior year and it was a Taurus. Occasionally I would drive my mans car to and from.
3. Were you a party animal? Maybe a little in 10th... and 11th... but I mellowed out when it was time to be serious.
4. Were you considered a flirt? Pretty sure I was
5. Were you in band, orchestra or choir? Nope...not for me !
6. Were you a nerd? I hope not... I didnt think so !
7. Were you on any varsity teams? Nahhhh... not coordinated enough for that stuff.
8. Did you ever get suspended or expelled? Nope
9. Can you still sing the fight song? Never knew it !
10. Who were your favorite teachers? Always Stauffer!
11. Where did you sit for lunch? Stairs by the library if we were even there for lunch.
12. What was your school's full name? Hunter High School
13. What was your mascot? Wolverines
14. If you could go back and do it again, would you? Some things yes... no responsabilities, biggest worry was the plans for the weekend, and the social life was fun!
15. What do you remember most about graduation? It was really weird to be walking cause I had already been graduated for 3 months so I actually kinda felt a little out of place. But the after parties were fun!
16. Where did you go on Senior Skip Day? I was already graduated, so I didn't need to worry about that... but skipping school wouldn't have been anything new for me!
17. Were you in any clubs? I was a wrestling manager, Only for the guys, and then I did DECA one year cause Stauffer BEGGED me to! LOL...
18. Have you gained weight since then? Yep... probably like 10 pounds maybe a little more... that's what having kids does to you!
19. Who was your prom date? Senior Prom was my husband... and it was on my birthday too! LOL...
20. Are you planning on going to your 10 year reunion?Eh maybe... there are a few people I am curious about where they are in life, but they probably won't go anyway... I agree with what Tasha said though... I have reunions on Myspace allllll the time!
As for tagging....YOU ALL GET IT! I won't list you but if you read this... you are it. I am very curious about your your high school experience.
Posted by Justin and Tasha at
1. Did you date anyone from your high school? Yes, I did... some I am not so proud of, but it is all learning experiances.
2. What kind of car did you drive? My parents wouldn't let me get a car until I could get my own insurance... so I didn't get one till my senior year and it was a Taurus. Occasionally I would drive my mans car to and from.
3. Were you a party animal? Maybe a little in 10th... and 11th... but I mellowed out when it was time to be serious.
4. Were you considered a flirt? Pretty sure I was
5. Were you in band, orchestra or choir? Nope...not for me !
6. Were you a nerd? I hope not... I didnt think so !
7. Were you on any varsity teams? Nahhhh... not coordinated enough for that stuff.
8. Did you ever get suspended or expelled? Nope
9. Can you still sing the fight song? Never knew it !
10. Who were your favorite teachers? Always Stauffer!
11. Where did you sit for lunch? Stairs by the library if we were even there for lunch.
12. What was your school's full name? Hunter High School
13. What was your mascot? Wolverines
14. If you could go back and do it again, would you? Some things yes... no responsabilities, biggest worry was the plans for the weekend, and the social life was fun!
15. What do you remember most about graduation? It was really weird to be walking cause I had already been graduated for 3 months so I actually kinda felt a little out of place. But the after parties were fun!
16. Where did you go on Senior Skip Day? I was already graduated, so I didn't need to worry about that... but skipping school wouldn't have been anything new for me!
17. Were you in any clubs? I was a wrestling manager, Only for the guys, and then I did DECA one year cause Stauffer BEGGED me to! LOL...
18. Have you gained weight since then? Yep... probably like 10 pounds maybe a little more... that's what having kids does to you!
19. Who was your prom date? Senior Prom was my husband... and it was on my birthday too! LOL...
20. Are you planning on going to your 10 year reunion?Eh maybe... there are a few people I am curious about where they are in life, but they probably won't go anyway... I agree with what Tasha said though... I have reunions on Myspace allllll the time!
As for tagging....YOU ALL GET IT! I won't list you but if you read this... you are it. I am very curious about your your high school experience.
Posted by Justin and Tasha at
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Ink Addict!!!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Tattoo day...
So today is the day I go in to get my tattoo started. I am soooooo excited and a little nervous! I will post some pics as soon as I get home today... Needles and Ink, her I come!!!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Anderson Omar Vaca
Okay so my little sister, Casey, had her baby on Wednesday August 20th. He came around 7pm at a whopping 8lbs 10oz. He is super cute and a big boy! Benjamin is being such a good big brother. Casey is doing well, feeling better every day. Congrats, Casey, Vic and Benjamin!!!
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