Monday, March 31, 2008
3-31-08
On Sunday Zoe had a game in Mount Airy, (if I could live anywhere in Maryland, I think I would choose Mt. Airy, it is so beautiful there!) so we had a 45 min. drive to get there and boy was it cold. Landon brought his bike and had a blast riding around on all the hills...again scaring the crap out of me. He didn't realize that when he was going down a steep hill that he didn't need to pedal. I had to explain to him that when he was FLYING down a steep hill he could just let the hill do the work. I thought for sure I was going to have to call 911. Did he think anything of it? No.
Landon and I were able to pull the car up in front of the soccer field in order field to watch Zoe's game. It wasn't one of their better games, and they lost 5-0. I am really hoping these girls get it together, or it is going to be one long, depressing season. The girls didn't play badly though, the other team was just really doing well. This weekend Zoe doesn't have a game but the weekend after that we have a game on Sat. and Sun and Landon has his first b-ball game. Busy, Busy, Busy!
Friday, March 28, 2008
On the Fritz
Well, today I came downstairs to find that my recorder didn't record a single show from last night...except for the LOST repeat! So, I missed the finale of The Apprentice and an episode of Survivor. I really hated to miss the finale since I actually followed this season, but Survivor I can live without every episode. I don't understand why the DVR doesn't always work though, it shows that it is set up to record at the right time and channel...oh-well. I really don't need to watch all that crap anyways I guess. I am a little dissappointed that Piers Morgan won the Apprentice though. He was such a jerk the entire show, and Trace was so nice, but all the money went to a great charity, and that's all that matters anyways.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Legendary?
We went to Zoe's last indoor soccer game last night. I usually enjoy going to the indoor games, but this season was so bad for them, I was glad to see it over! They lost last night 6-2 and it just wasn't pretty. I am hoping the outdoor season will be better. {I know they are all hoping for the same!}
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
25 Sins
Colored Eggs
Monday, March 24, 2008
Ham or Meat?
I still can't explain it without laughing!
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Easter Morning
Horton Hears a Who?
Yesterday we drove Jaron home and spent the day hanging out with everyone at Mom and Dad's. We got there around 11:30 or so, had lunch then Tony, LaTisha and I went to the store to look for Easter stuff...we didn't really NEED to, but we did any ways. Then we met Mom, Dad and the 3 kids at the movie theater to see Horton Hears a Who...it was pretty lame. The trailer looked really cute, but it was pretty disappointing. The kids enjoyed it though, and that is what we went for so all was not lost. After the movie we went back to the house and everyone played round after round of Guitar Hero, and then we went to dinner at TGI Friday's. It was an expensive weekend, but a lot of fun.
While everyone else was playing Guitar Hero, mom and I went down in the basement to look at some old things she has found since they moved. There were some REALLY old things in there, and it was funny how much of it I remembered. The one thing I vividly remembered was a hat I decorated for Girl Scout Day Camp...in 1984! I actually remember that camp, and I remember making all of the little trinkets on the hat. Each troop made their own trinket and then we traded and clipped them all to our hats. I also remember that was the trip when a friend and I were returning from the bathroom and we were skipping along and we both stepped right on a snake! We were scared to death and ran the rest of the way to the camp crying; we were both fine and who knows whatever happened to that poor snake!
Other things we found in the box were old leotards from when LaTisha and I were in tap/jazz/ballet, my brothers Cabbage Patch kid, from when he was a baby, my mom's wedding dress (that she made), old baby blankets and shoes, and some old letters. Many of the letters were written by my mom to my dad while he was in Polygraph school. There were a couple that I had written as well as some my grandmother had written her husband back in the 1940's. Neat stuff!
Friday, March 21, 2008
A Good, Good Friday
The kids and I had such a fun day today. We started off by sleeping in...and then we went swimming with Travis, Lauren and Lori for a couple of hours. they had so much fun playing at the water park and just hanging out. Jaron was a little nervous at first, since he had never met travis and lauren before, but that was very short lived! They ended up playing in the pool for 2 1/2 hours!
After that we came home for a bit and then we went to dinner at Red Robin and then dessert at krispy kreme. Jaron was in heaven at that place! he just couldn't believe how good the donuts were right off the belt...he had 2 and wanted more, but I cut him off! My kids weren't too impressed since we have been there a couple times before. After that we came home and dyed easter eggs, which they just loved! we probably sat at the table for over an hour doing that. they each had 6 eggs and they turned out great. then they got to play toontown with eachother, and they topped it off with a movie (finding nemo) and popcorn in zoe's room. They had a terrific time and jaron told me he had a lot of fun while visiting with us. It is always so nice to have him stay here, and I hope he will stay with us more often.
Quartermania
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Skate Zone
Mom and Jaron drove up to see us yesterday so that Jaron could stay with us for part of their Spring break, and so mom could show us her new car. (She got a Prius since she is going to be going back to work and driving nearly an hour one way.)
We didn't do much yesterday, just hung around the house letting the kids play and mom and I chatted the day away.
Today we took the kids to lunch and then to the skating rink. They had so much fun roller skating! Jaron has improved on his skating so much from playing hockey, he was really confident out there and whizzing by most of the kids! Zoe is a good skater too, but she doesn't do any "tricks", just skates along at her own pace. This was Landon's second time skating and he just loves it. He must have fallen 50 times, but he always got right back up and kept going. He did much better when he wasn't trying to keep up with Zoe and Jaron...but, he always want's to do what they do.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
In Bloom
When I got home from my weekend crop, I found these beautiful flowers sitting on top of the fireplace. Zoe and Landon picked them out for me. Landon got me my favorite flowers (tulips) and Zoe got me a beautiful assortment, with green roses for St. Patrick's Day. They really make me yearn for spring and warm weather! Sometimes these kids are just too sweet, but I am guessing that their dad is really the one that thought of it....
Monday, March 17, 2008
Lucky Me
We don't participate in any St. Patricks Day activities, we just make sure we all have a little green on...and this year I wanted to get a pic of us together wearing our green. I don't have much of it on, but there is a little in my shirt! I feel like we should take more pictures of us all together, not just at Christmas time. So, we all piled up on the kitchen floor (don't ask!) and got a couple family pictures! Happy St. Patricks Day!
In honor of St. Pat's Day, here are a few reasons I am lucky:
I have 2 healthy, smart, beautiful children.
I married a smart, funny, good looking man who never ceases to amaze me.
I am lucky to have a husband who is able to afford our lifestyle while I am a stay at home mom.
I am lucky that my parents/sister/brother/nephew decided to move closer to us...I sure enjoy having them around more.
I am healthy, happy and loved by my family and for this I am not only lucky but also very thankful.
All Cropped Out
Friday, March 14, 2008
Art Show
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Delivery!
Bag Lady
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Ice Cup
The only other thing I did today was go and buy Landon's bed. I don't know what I am going to do with the old one though...it is still in pretty good shape. His new bed is going to be delivered on Wednesday and I didn't tell him I got it so that it will be a surprise. He is really going to be happy when he sees it because he keeps asking me if I will get it for him. I just keep telling him I am still thinking about it.
Spring Fever
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Wacky Weather
Since we didn't have the tournament we did a little shopping. I wanted to see about getting Landon a new bed (I hate the one he has now!) and I found a pretty good deal at Haverty's although I didn't end up buying it yet. I wanted to check a couple other places before I decided but I am pretty sure I am going to end up with the first one I liked. It is just a single bed with drawers underneath, which is nice because we ALWAYS need more storage space. Landon really liked it and didn't want to leave until we bought it so he was a little dissappointed when we left to check other stores. I really need to decide if we are going to get it though because it is on sale now and there were only 4 in stock when we checked. Decisions, decisions...
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Spring Swap
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Goucher College
I can't believe how much different 8th graders are now from when I was in 8th grade...yeah, I know that was quite awhile ago but these kids seem so much bigger (many taller than me!), and well, just so different. The kids sitting behind me were terribly rude during the show, kicking the seat (by accident, but still) talking loudly and using the F word (at least 3 times that I heard). Zoe and all the girls in my group (10 total) were really well behaved, thank goodness, but there were definately some tough kids out there. I certainly wouldn't want to be a middle school teacher, I've always heard that is the toughest age group to work with and I believe it! I am rethinking being a chaperone for Zoe's trip to Kings Dominion...it is ALL DAY from 7am to 11pm and a 2 hour (coach) bus ride! Yikes!
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Frozen in Grande Central Station
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwMj3PJDxuo
The Beginning
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