October fun!!

So far this October, we have had many fun festive times. We went to the pumpkin patch to pick pumpkins and play on hay. Also we went to the Zoo and trick-or-treated. We will also be going around the block on Halloween and making candy apples and pop corn balls.

At the pumpkin patch, we learn about pumpkins and gourds. I didn't know that they all had a name. Of course I can't remember any of the names, but it was interesting to learn. We also played with the animals and slide down the hay stacks.

Last night at the zoo we went walking around and trick-or-treating. It was neat to see how it was decorated.

Last weekend!

Ok so I had a busy week last week. We had dance on Monday night. Jade's friend Ashley joined her dance class. Tuesday we had parent teacher conference at Andrew's school and found out even though he is the class clown he is above average in reading and recognizing letters. Then we drove to Guymon. We stayed in Guymon for two days. It was fun. We had one late night of Karaoke and another of Grease. A couple of my friends from school where in a production down town. It was pretty fun to watch them. Then we came home. Yesterday my friend from Temple, Wendy came through town and stopped by to say hi. We went to eat at Johnny Corino's. It was fun catching up with her. Jason has worked every night since we got home, but he is off today. He made me go get my flu shot and it hurts to type so, I am going to go lay down now. :)

My baby is 4!!

Yesterday we celebrated Jaden's Birthday. She is now 4. We had a party at our house. It was a lot of fun. I was really sad all day because I can't believe that my baby is getting so old. I realized today that I haven't changed a diaper in 3 years. I never thought I would miss that. I don't really, but it makes me wonder, am I really old enough to be done having kids? I look back on all of the fun times we have had through the years and how quickly they have passed. I also think about the fact that in four years from now she will be 8. Now please don't tell me that will come as fast as 4 did. Anyways, we have met some awesome people here. We had about 8 families at the party. Not too bad for being new to a town. I am so glad the party has now passed. Jaden has been singing herself "Happy Birthday" for at least a week. She had a lot of friends come to her party. Her new friend Ashley. Ashley and her go to school together and have really hit it off. Now Ashley is in her dance class and they get to play together on Monday nights too. Also Noah, Jacob, Mallory, Collin, Caleb, Tate, Kailey Elizabeth, and Gracie all came to her party.

Kids say the craziest stuff!

I have been thinking that I should journal all of the random thoughts my kids say... Here is what I can remember.

Andrew at almost 2 years old. When asked how babies are born he said... "First the mom swallows a seed and then a baby grows in her tummy and then she spits it out." Jaden says "They are up in my room" Now at age six Andrew says "They are floating around inside the mommy's stomach then they start to grow and out comes a baby."

The other day when walking Andrew to school I asked him "What do you want to be when you grow up?" He said "I want to be a bond trader, wait no a doctor a bond trader is my fall back." I about fell on the ground and rolled I was laughing so hard. I asked him where he had heard that and he said "The Museum" What kids pick up from TV. Jaden says she wants to be a grown-up and a mommy. How cute!

Other things I have noticed her saying that are cute. The other night when I was tucking her in, she asked for some water. I am lazy so I went in the bathroom and got her some. She said, "No mom, I want water from the Anfigurator" I thought it was cute. Then today I was trying to teach her senses. I asked her "What is your nose for" she said, "Picking"; ears "earrings"; eyes "seeing"; fingers "pointing"; and tongue "licking" Not sure she passed the test.

As for today, the kids both went to school today and then tonight we are going to meet some friends at Mazzio's. Last night after Jaden's soccer practice, we came home and played some soccer in the backyard. Andrew and I kicked the ball around. Jade is just not interested. Both of my kids have a hard time understanding that if they want the ball, they have to go get it. They think the other person is being mean and stilling their toy. After we got done playing soccer I noticed a Katydid (leaf bug) on the side of our house. We caught it and now it is our newest member of our family "Hermie." Andrew did pretty good at school until right before school was out. He had a green bee all day until he got into a kids face. The teacher told him not to do it again. A few seconds later he did it again so the teacher gave him a yellow bee.

This past week!

I guess I am a week behind. Eventually I will remember to do this everyday. So since the last time I blogged. We went to the State Fair to watch High School Musical on Ice and I have started exercising. Man I am out of shape.

John, Savannah, and Kailey came up last weekend. We were busy the whole time. It flew by. They got here Friday night. We stayed up and watched Hurricane Ike hit Galveston, Tx. It was pretty scary looking. Then on Saturday we got up and went to Andrew's soccer game. It started sprinkling as soon as we got there, but they didn't cancel the game. He did a really good job hustling, but no goals this time. After his game, we went to Panera Bread to eat. It was good. We were waiting on Jaden's game to start, but it rained cats and dogs and the game was canceled. Since it was raining, I had to run out in the rain and get my car. I got so wet. I was drenched. We decided to come home and wait on the High School Musical on Ice to start at 3:30. By the time we got dry, it was time to go. After High School Musical was over, we went to ride rides. The kids had a blast.

Running around!!

Today has been a typical day. I got up and took Jaden to school at 9:30. Andrew and I decided to let Jason sleep because he worked until 2a.m. so we went to Wal-Mart. After unloading groceries, we picked up Jason and went to eat at Freddies. I felt like a youngster so I ate chili cheese fries and then a chocolate covered cherry concrete. OMG!! I have heart burn and am regretting it now.. Anyways, after that we took Andrew to school at 12:45. While the kids where at school Jason and I went and ran errands. Since we had to pick Jaden up at 2:30 we didn't get much done. After picking her up, we went straight home to walk to pick up Andrew. Now we are having quiet time. The kids have to wind down before the rest of the day continues. Today at school Andrew did very good. He even got to buy his own popcorn. I wish I could have taken a picture of him at the counter with his 50 cents. He also brought home his second library book. That means more home work for us.

The rest of the day we plan on going to Garden Ridge to look for flower pots for my new flowers. After that we are going to go out and eat. Then come home and wait on Poppy, Vannah, and Kailey to get here. We are going to the state fair this weekend to watch High School Musical on Ice.. Yeah!! We also have soccer games in the morning.. Go Sharks (Andrew) and Backyardigans(Jaden)..

I love Family!!!

Since we have moved here we have had a bunch of company. I love it. It is nice to be able to see friends and family as much as possible. I think it makes your heart feel complete. John, Savannah, and Kaily all came up for a weekend and we had a really good time. I think all we did was go to the mall, but it was still a blast to visit with them.

Next my Aunt Lauri, Taylor, and Trinity came to see me so that Taylor and Trinity could go to the doctor. We had a really good time and it was great for the kids to get to know each other. Aunt Lauri had a stomach bug, but that just meant she got to stay and hang out another day which made me happy.

Also we had a B-day party with my parents and sister. Since it was mine, dad's, and Aaron's B-day in August we celebrated while they all where here. I am loving living close to family. I hope the company keeps on coming..