C's Church Program

C had a church program Sunday night. He is part of the "Cherubs Choir." They have practiced every Sunday night and then had a final practice Saturday morning. There are about 25 kids in this choir. The director (our church secretary) did a really good job preparing them for this program. They sang about 4 songs and some of the kids had little speaking parts. One of the songs they sang was Stop and Let Me Tell You. Three of the kids had instruments to play immediately after the word STOP. There was a triangle, something C kept calling a "cheese thing" (I'm not sure what that was), and C got to play the cymbals. The first time they were pretty close together. The last time C was so distracted that he was way behind on timing. But it was so cute!

This was one of the times they all played their instruments. You can't see C's cymbals becasue of the music stand in the front row. Oh well. I love their faces!

One little boy was supposed to say a verse and he flipped out. He was crying hysterically while at the same time saying his part. He cried through the rest of the program. It was kinda funny.

Daddy taped it. Now we just need to figure out how to get it on here. We will see.

It's all poop

So here is another story, courtesy of my K girl. And yes, it's about poop. So if you think you will be grossed out, stop reading. Sunday afternoon, everyone was peacefully taking a nap. It was about time to get K up, so I went to check on her. The moment I opened up her door, I smelled it. She had pooped. I went over to her crib to put the side down to get her out. As soon as I touched the rail, I jerked my hand back. It was smeared w/ poop. I said "Yuck!" K said, "There's more over there Mommy." (on the other side). She also had it on herself, her clothes, her stuffed animals, her sheets, her covers. And it stunk!

So in the tub she went. Into the wash machine went just about everything else. While she was in the tub, I cleaned her crib with Lysol wipes. After she got out of the tub, she got spanked. When I asked her "Why?" She said she was just checking it and it was bugging her. I told her that she should have just called me and I would have changed her! She will put me in the loony bin!

So I guess I need to try the potty training thing again. I just don't know how to go about it with her. She is so different from C; I don't think the approach I used for him will work for her. Also, we have revival this week. Probably not a good week to start trying again. Wish me luck!

C's baseball game

C had his first official baseball game Saturday. Thursday they played a scrimmage game to get them used to a game. Anyway. On to Saturday.

C's game was at 1 which meant he needed to be there about 12:30. Daddy had practice from 12-2. So we went to his practice for 30 minutes then on to C's game. To back up to Saturday morning, C had practice for a church program Saturday morning from 9:30-11 (another post). So it was a rushed Saturday. Oh and Daddy forgot the camera for C's game, so after Daddy's practice I dropped C and Daddy off at the game and ran home to get the camera.

Because I was late I missed C's only hit. He got a double! He struck out on his other 2 times to bat. We are trying to tape all his "up to bats" like last year. Hopefully Daddy can make/finish another "Sports Center Update" of C's games.

They did end up winning their game, I think the score was 16-6 or something like that. He was happy that they won.

Daddy ended up coaching 1st base which meant I was videotaping which meant I didn't get any pictures. The pictures below are from his scrimmage game Thursday night.

After the game we stopped at DQ for a very late lunch of hot dogs, chips, and a Dilly bar. (I got Daddy and K an ice cream sandwich, thinking that would be easier for her. But didn't know that Daddy wanted a Dilly bar. Oh well. Sorry Daddy. Next time)

After a K's nap, the kids played outside and we grilled dinner. It was a fun, but busy day.

C up to bat (he was #4 last year; this year he is #8).

C on 1st.

I'll have to get a close up picture of him in his sports glasses. Poor guy; but he looks so cute!

Children's Museum-again

Since we bought a family year's membership to the Children's Museum, I am bound and determined to make good use of it. I took the kiddies yesterday, by myself. I was more worried about getting lost than anything else. But Maggie (our GPS) did very good in getting us there and back.

We had fun, even though we were only there for a few hours. The first thing we did was ride the carousel. We did ride again later-two more times for a total of 3! K loves the carousel!

Then we went back and checked out the Legos again. We actually weren't in there as long as last time.

Next was the new Star Wars exhibit. I was really disappointed. There wasn't much to look at. We looked maybe 10 minutes. Most was "info" on who wore this and how they made that and whose idea was such and such. Not stuff C would care about. There was a wall mural of some characters that was cool. And there was a display of different weapons that C liked. Otherwise, it was a let down.

So we went on to other stuff: the Health House where my kids actually pretended to wash dishes. I took a picture because that may be the only time I ever see that.
After the museum, we went to Stake and Shake for lunch. The kids ate really good so we got shakes for them to work on in the car on the way home (I didn't want K to fall asleep before we got home).

We had a great time; just wished that Daddy could come with us every time.

K's bookshelf

Ever since C got his new bookshelf, K has asked for one. She didn't really need one right now; she doesn't have that many books. But I went ahead and got her one yesterday. I put it together last night while Daddy was gone and the kids were watching Lion King. It's very easy to put together, right Daddy? Anyway. After it was put in her room, I let her put her stuff on it. I left to go do other stuff. When I got back, here is what I saw.
She definitely filled her dresser up. There are a few books on there. Can you see them? I thought it was kinda cute what she had done. She's my organizer.

My new phone

So Daddy has been bugging me about my cell phone for quite sometime. It was kind of a pain. It wouldn't ring sometimes; it wouldn't hold a charge--sometimes. In a word: fickle. So as part of my anniversary present I got a new phone. (I kept my old number, for those of you wondering.) We just use a pay as you go service, so it's not an extravagant phone (no email or pix) but---hold on, wait for it----it's PINK! Now I have to put all my contacts in it. I wish you could "beam" the info from the old phone to the new. Oh well. I'm getting there. Slowly.

Daddy's birthday

Today is Daddy's birthday. He is now older than me because I have declared that I will be 29 until C turns 29---then it's kinda weird. Poor Daddy has to work a very long and busy day today. We will only get to see him for lunch (I think we are going to Qdoba). He won't be home until after the kiddies are in bed. So we are celebrating on Friday. We are taking him out for dinner then. We have one present for him today and hopefully (if I can think of something) I will have one for him on Friday. All that to say--Happy Birthday to my wonderful hubby! I love you!

K-"isms"

Here are more funny things that my daughter has said recently.

1. The other day while she was in the bath tub she started singing "Happy Birthday to the potty!" Daddy thought it was hilarious.

2. Friday night at C's baseball practice she was playing around on my chair. I told her not to tip it. She said "I'm not trying to tip it; I'm trying to break it."

3. We played outside Friday before C's practice. K stood on one of our mounds of dirt and said "I'm the king of the midgets!"

4. On our way home from pizza Friday night, K talked constantly. At one point she stopped and said "I talk a lot." Bingo!

5. Oh by the way, we have a new person living in our house with us. He can fit in a pocket, is potty trained sometimes (usually when K tries to explain why she's been playing in the bathroom), he can be carried in K's hand, we can leave him in the car when we go shopping. His name is Daniel and he is K's imaginary friend. He goes everywhere with us.

Misc.

Here are a few Misc. pictures from Easter weekend. K was pretending to sleep, but I thought it was such a cute picture. Friends-at least for now.
Everyone got new sunglasses except me; so I took the picture.
These are the new sunglasses that I got for Daddy for our anniversary. Doesn't he look smooth?

Easter presents

We usually get Easter presents for the kids every year. I spent a little more than normal this year, but I had in mind specifically what I wanted to get them. Each one got a new beach towel, a new book and a toy. C got a new Lego set which he put together with very little help from Daddy. And K got a puppy (Cocoa) to go with her over-sized Polly Pocket. Cocoa even comes with a dress and a hat (seriously?)!

Easter Egg Hunt

We have never done an Easter egg hunt with the kids. For some reason, this year I wanted to do one. Daddy and I filled the eggs one night last week: candy (Reese's Eggs), mints, money, and a cheap toy. We actually did the hunt Saturday afternoon; it was just easier due to church the next day. I went out to the backyard and hid the eggs while the kids ate lunch. Boy they ate fast! It was a little chilly, but they had fun running around looking for the eggs. K was to find the purple and pink eggs and C was to find the blue and yellow ones. After all 22 were found, we came back inside and they looked in each one. The cheap toy that C got was a small (very cheap) Connect Four. He loves that game! He has asked to play a zillion times since! Daddy wants me to just go get the real game. I think they had fun. I know I did. Hopefully we can keep up the tradition next year.

Easter Sunday

We had a very cold but beautiful Easter Sunday this year. I was so excited to get my kids dressed for church. I thought they looked so nice (smooth as C says). I found C's shirt on sale quite a few weeks ago and we found the tie last week when we went shopping. I actually can't remember where we got K's dress (sad, isn't it?) but we got the sweater last week when we went shopping. I really wanted her to have a little white sweater (she needed it) but didn't want to pay a lot of money. Daddy found it at Sears for $10. Good job, Daddy! What a bargain hunter. Daddy just had a new shirt; we couldn't find a new tie to match, so he wore one he already had. And here is the debut of my hot pink Easter ensemble. I love the hot pink! My entire outfit (except for what you can't see) was new. I even had on a new necklace. I felt pretty (is it bad to say that?) I think we all looked very nice.

Spring!

So here is a picture to prove that spring is so NOT here! This was just last week. This is NOT why I moved to Indiana. It has been cold and rainy ever since. I am convinced that we will never see spring this year. And yes, that is snow.

Daffodils

My sweet husband got me flowers for our anniversary. He got me daffodils, which he informed me, is the flower for a 10 year anniversary. I'm getting spoiled and am getting used to having flowers around. He might have to keep it up. Of course, K girl wanted some and so I have to share my flowers with her. They are really pretty and smell really good too! Thanks Honey!

PS: For those of you wondering, we are going out next week to celebrate. P.F. Changs and a movie

My spouse

This is in honor of our anniversary which is tomorrow. It's one of those "copy, paste, fill in your own answers, then FW it to all your friends" My answers are the first set and his are the second set. Happy Anniversary to my wonderful Hubby! It's hard to believe it's been 10 years!


1. He's sitting in front of the TV, what is on the screen? Sports of just about any kind or Sports Center
2. You're out to eat; what kind of dressing does he get? Ranch (for salad and french fries)
3. What's one food he doesn't like? any green vegetable; he says they taste like dirt
4. You go out to eat and have a drink. What does he order? cherry sprite (Shirley Temple) or a strawberry lemonade or every once in a while a root beer
5. Where did he go to high school? Maranatha Baptist Academy
6. What size shoe does he wear? 9ish
7. If he was to collect anything, what would it be? hat and Tshirts from anywhere, everywhere, anything on it (and then they collect dust)
8. What is his favorite type of sandwich? He is the king of sandwiches. He has come up with quite a few very good ones. He should open a sandwich shop.
9. What would he eat every day if he could? pizza
10. What is his favorite cereal? Fresh frosted flakes or fresh Rice chex
11. What would he never wear? pink
12. What is his favorite sports team? Colts and FSU football
13. Who did he vote for? McCain
14. Who is his best friend? Me :)
15. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn't do? Nothing. :) (you think I'm going to tell?)
16. What is his heritage? he's from his mama and daddy :) He was born in upstate NY
17. You bake him a cake for his birthday; what kind of cake? Me bake???? I would BUY him a chocolate chip cookie w/ lotsa icing on it.
18. Did he play sports in high school? soccer and basketball
19. What could he spend hours doing? watching TV
20. What is one unique talent he has? He can add numbers very well in his head. I guess that's unique. I can't do it like he can and I did ABB math!


And here are his answers, word for word. :)
1.She's sitting in front of the TV, what is on the screen? Stupid HGTV
2. You're out to eat; what kind of dressing does she get? Italian
3. What's one food she doesn't like? cauliflower
4. You go out to eat and have a drink. What does she order? lemonade
5. Where did she go to high school? Which one?
6. What size shoe does she wear? 6
7. If she was to collect anything, what would it be? S&P’s
8. What is her favorite type of sandwich? One she doesn’t have to make
9. What would she eat every day if she could? Reese’s PB eggs
10. What is her favorite cereal? Cinnamon toast crunch
11. What would she never wear? A tutu
12. What is her favorite sports team? FSU football
13. Who did she vote for? Joe the Plumber
14. Who is her best friend? me
15. What is something you do that she wishes you wouldn't do? Leave my clothes on the chair
16. What is her heritage? Oh boy!
17. You bake her a cake for his birthday; what kind of cake? Boston Crème Pie
18. Did she play sports in high school? Volleyball—she tried; you can’t call cheerleading in a baggy sweater and long skirt a sport
19. What could she spend hours doing? Wasting time on FB
20. What is one unique talent she has? No matter what, she can find a coopy hole for anything or she can always find an excuse to go out to eat

Glove plants

Remember from the Children's Museum post I told you about planting seeds in plastic gloves? I wasn't too sure how they would do. One "hand" did OK (2 seeds are growing) and the other "hand" only has one growing. But I think it's kinda cool to see. (I think I'm the only one interested)

Here are pictures from the Museum, while the kids were getting the gloves all ready.

And here they are hanging in my kitchen window, making beautiful curtains.

And here is the most recent pictures, showing the growth of the plants.

I probably won't keep them in my window much longer. I think we have proved that they can grow. And besides, I don't think anyone else cares.