Cutie's Preschool

Well, I made it through Cutie's first day of preschool. She is attending the cutest preschool named Happy Apple, with a name like that who wouldn't like it! She is still a little unsure about this preschool thing. Her idea, and possibly mine, is to never go to school and always stay with mom. In all honesty, I would be fine with that plan. I have already started training her as my real estate apprentice. She has a keen eye for property evaluation and has learned to used the lock box quit well. So if she fails at preschool, she has a job with me! :) I asked her if she had fun, she said no. I asked if she liked going to preschool, she said no. She obviously is picking up on her sister's school negativity. It was only Sweetie's second day of school and she woke up complaining that her throat hurts bad and needed to stay home! Gosh, they must think I'm an incredible mom since they would rather stay home or maybe they just want to watch TV!
All in all, it was a good morning. I went to Paradise Bakery with my Suicide Prevention Specialist friend E and couped each other through the 2 1/2 hours. I'm ALIVE!

Slumber PARTY!

What I will do for my children!

Sweetie is turning 7 and wanted to have a slumber party.  I said, okay but only 3 friends plus her sister.  So we made pizzas, did make-overs, played Wii, watched a move, did face masks and went swimming.  Wow, was I exhausted!!!  I put the girls down at 11pm and they were asleep by 1pm!!!!  YIKES, I didn't realize that would happen!  The next day, my girls and I took a long nap!

Happy Birthday Sweetie!!!

7 is like heaven! Happy Birthday Sweetie!

AHHHH, back into the swing of things! When the alarm went off early this morning, it was actually refreshing (check back with me in a week or so and I'll tell you if I'm still refreshed!). A plan, a schedule, normalcy is really what we all need.

This summer has been a blast, lots of trips, play days, sleeping in and movies but it's over! I'm very grateful that I have all those memories and photos to remember Summer of 2008.

Seven years ago today, I gave birth to Sweetie. She was all we had hoped and dreamed of. As I look back at the years, they have gone by so quickly and today of all days I am dropping her off at the first day of 2nd grade! We are so proud of her growth spiritually, physically and mentally. She, like all children, is a masterpiece in progress. I know that God uses her each day and is preparing her to be a special warrior princess for Him! Happy Birthday Princess!

Wedding Bells

A few weeks ago, one of our dear friend's daughter and another friend's son got married and they asked Andy to sing and MC the reception. The wedding was beautiful and done with such class. Knowing the amazing couple made the wedding even more special. We stayed on the East side of town and enjoyed seeing many great friends.

Sweetie was so excited to see her long lost friend E, so they hung out the entire night. E is 2 years younger than Sweetie but they have the same identical personality, so they got along great - 2 Miss Independents! Sweetie's favorite part was being able to roam around during the reception and eat all the desserts she and E wanted and she loved being apart of the bouquet toss.

My favorite part was seeing God's hand over this couple and knowing that He has great plans for them. I also loved being surrounded by friends that felt like family, it was nice to be at home on the East side of town. Plus, I also got to see my long lost friend, E's mommy! :) It was a fabulous night!

Cabin Fever!