tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-303193052024-02-20T14:36:42.328-08:00The Brandow FamilyMistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631417287795006932noreply@blogger.comBlogger486125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30319305.post-35961922813441276552011-05-14T16:57:00.000-07:002011-05-14T16:58:29.087-07:00I'm so embarrassed....I can't believe how long it has been since I've blogged. I'm realizing that I need to start before I have my third!Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631417287795006932noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30319305.post-82348106869303243272010-08-09T21:15:00.000-07:002010-08-09T21:19:22.132-07:00We are not UPS anymore...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpogH8fB5PEiwaGsjiPBnAAAFYgFrt8RnMllIzgaPuzIlrKOyGm3YqeKS7zzP_Q90PToartYk3vwd-e80EQCsIHbDT7ya3BXAZ96ZH8Rk6Di_1CDujSWoFOzWbU5auZ75aRKZvBw/s1600/Name+Change+Ceremony+Storyboard+1+WEB.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpogH8fB5PEiwaGsjiPBnAAAFYgFrt8RnMllIzgaPuzIlrKOyGm3YqeKS7zzP_Q90PToartYk3vwd-e80EQCsIHbDT7ya3BXAZ96ZH8Rk6Di_1CDujSWoFOzWbU5auZ75aRKZvBw/s320/Name+Change+Ceremony+Storyboard+1+WEB.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503630777783102914" /></a>Isabella and Chase's school changed their name at the beginning of the year. We used to be University Public School (UPS) but now we are Vincent Shelvey Academy (VSA).<div><br /></div><div>When Mrs. Fashner, our principal, first told us about the name change at a community council meeting, my first reaction was that I didn't want my kiddos school to change their name. After they told why and who it would be named after I was on board. I'm excited that we have the name we have now. Plus, I won't get the confused look anymore like my kiddos go to a postal service for their school. =)</div>Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631417287795006932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30319305.post-72511428101050546332010-08-01T22:57:00.000-07:002010-08-03T11:21:44.695-07:00What a weekThis week has been an emotional roller coaster! It was nothing that I expected.<div><br /></div><div>Chase was SO excited to start school. He talked about it all the time. </div><div><br /></div><div>The first day of school, Monday, went great. He was so excited and did a great job being separated from Mom. The first day was only 3.5 hours but he went with us to the name changing ceremony and that was about 2 hours.</div><div><br /></div><div>The second day, Tuesday, he was fine. He was waiting at the door for me with his backpack on before it was even time to go. In line his look should have given me a clue that something was starting to happen. He didn't seem quite sure. He still did great and when I left was a happy camper.</div><div><br /></div><div>The third day, Wednesday, was a hard day for both of my kiddos. First off, on Wednesday they only go to school from 8-12:30. I was talking to a friend outside of school for 2 hours. We were catching up and talking about the new school year. When we finally parted I thought that maybe Mrs. Tiede might need some help and it was so close to the end of the day at this point that I thought I'd just see since I was free. I found her on the playground because the kiddos were at recess. She did need help. The whistle blew and recess was over and then I saw Chase. He didn't look happy. He ran to me crying. I was shocked. I did not see this coming. I quickly walked him to his line and he was sobbing and wouldn't let go. I then pulled him off my leg and quickly left to go to the classroom. Mrs. Tiede had to get him so that he didn't follow. I didn't know weather I should leave or stay. I thought I'd try it out and if he was till crying then I'd leave. I'm not sure what was said but when he came into the classroom he walked straight to the carpet and wasn't crying anymore. I help Mrs. Tiede and then when I left I gave him a thumb's up and signed I love you to him. He waived goodbye and signed I love you and I left. He seemed fine when I left. Then the book buddies came in and Isabella was able to be his book buddy. When she left the classroom at 12:00 he then cried from 12:00 until the end of the day straight. When I picked him up he was sobbing and just ran to me and jumped into my arms and cried into my chest. I had to wait there with everyone watching because I didn't have Isabella yet. He cried until Isabella got out and until we got into the car. It took EVERYTHING not to cry. Isabella had a break down once we got home and said that she missed Mrs. Tiede. They were both so tired so they took a nap. Isabella slept for an hour and Chase slept for 2.5 hours.</div><div><br /></div><div>Day four, Thursday, was HORRIBLE. Chase cried off and on all morning while getting ready and on the way to school. When I finally left him he was sobbing and crying for me not to leave him. He broke my heart on Thursday. As I walked out with parents watching me, telling me that it must be so hard, and hearing my son crying for me, I lost it. Angie put her arm around me and we walked out of the school with myself in tears. (Thanks Angie for being there for me.) I felt like I had deserted him. To be honest, Im not 100% okay with the new routine at school but I do as I'm asked. I called at 10:00 to see how he was doing and was told that he had been crying off and on all morning. Well, that didn't make me feel any better...it actually made it worse. I got off the phone and I cried off and on for the rest of the day. When I picked him up I expected to see him crying but he was so happy. He bounced to me and told me that he got a piece of candy for being happy and having a smile. I was SO happy to see that!!</div><div><br /></div><div>On Friday, he didn't want to go to school. He cried to school and to his line. I told him that if he stopped crying I would ask Mrs. Tiede if she needed help in the classroom. He stopped and so I asked and she did. He was fine after that. I helped out in Mrs Tiede's class for 3 hours. Chase first starting crying right before recess because I originally told him that I would be leaving then but she needed help a little longer. I assured him that I would be staying until centers was over. He knew right when centers was almost over. He came over to me 5 times crying and telling me that he didn't want me to leave. He asked me if I could stay until the next recess. I ignored him and then he went and asked Mrs. Tiede. She broke the bad news to him and he again started crying. He went to his desk and I went to get my purse and he started crying again. I stood there for a couple minutes. Chase looked away and Mrs. Tiede mouthed for me to leave and I tried to quickly leave but he saw me and jumped up out of his seat and ran toward me. Mrs. Tiede caught him and I left. I was a little frustrated with him at this point because I had spend so much time in the classroom and I felt that he should have been better. I guess he cried a few more time and then was great the rest of the day. He was happy when I picked him up.</div><div><br /></div><div>On Saturday we had Back to school day. It is a fun day for the kids and the parents learn all the the expectations for the year. We had a few tears on the way to Saturday school which was ridiculous. When I was finished and went to the playground to get them he didn't want to leave. He had tons of fun.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's to a better week next week...</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631417287795006932noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30319305.post-44259599362258029472010-08-01T21:45:00.000-07:002010-08-01T22:54:45.684-07:00Chase's first day of Kindergarten<div style="text-align: center;">Here is my big Kindergartner. He looks so big!! I'm so sad that he is starting Kindergarten but also so happy for him. He is so ready and is so excited. He can't wait to go to sissy's BIG school and have Mrs. Tiede.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkPttNjraO6i0h8JCICuALURquimTKkSrOTzlI36HqhK4pbtop_Xr06HusicjtXtAr4vgltt6fgXUP3Hko6mXCz3O6cKrQqAq4n1Rvib0NROyZj5HC9gqibmWrJRazEWDso_1TTA/s1600/IMG_4354+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkPttNjraO6i0h8JCICuALURquimTKkSrOTzlI36HqhK4pbtop_Xr06HusicjtXtAr4vgltt6fgXUP3Hko6mXCz3O6cKrQqAq4n1Rvib0NROyZj5HC9gqibmWrJRazEWDso_1TTA/s320/IMG_4354+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500674439011921442" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I just love his freckles.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-wEWEudP9tiJRXcqbkcQza0zCXrRzukzs75ibOehj8ysqWaue8HF5Tf4rplH2ov5NNSnYDp8JLYb_CKzsakZOBn6QxzN4sYM5dDMa2-NXJL5nNdNjHP7tpW5lQAo7os2uN8ezVA/s1600/IMG_4331+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-wEWEudP9tiJRXcqbkcQza0zCXrRzukzs75ibOehj8ysqWaue8HF5Tf4rplH2ov5NNSnYDp8JLYb_CKzsakZOBn6QxzN4sYM5dDMa2-NXJL5nNdNjHP7tpW5lQAo7os2uN8ezVA/s320/IMG_4331+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500674431290523186" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAnWpErSPjvtKAXTwyO3eLNN3xWRO_41mnPQKwumUHVLthpShXCItC1bl6dUUt9EoWeKMrMK7KMFV6lUf3m2cc_OVsMclO1HrZJv1F7DCaT0RcBMKCKmdld0hRxg9g0UOCpmkt6Q/s1600/IMG_4325+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAnWpErSPjvtKAXTwyO3eLNN3xWRO_41mnPQKwumUHVLthpShXCItC1bl6dUUt9EoWeKMrMK7KMFV6lUf3m2cc_OVsMclO1HrZJv1F7DCaT0RcBMKCKmdld0hRxg9g0UOCpmkt6Q/s320/IMG_4325+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500674131485480338" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This is Chase's new favorite pose. He has to do it EVERYTIME I take pictures of him. He is always my little jokester when he takes pictures.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAUBo7ynsBABEaMG-g5HyUFtDr1RvXrQCy3kJFq_zDEBwQ3MVC61AEiCI7svY5tBRwiXoM26bVrbAwaPBNiQUyJSa2v-EdHBK-Hi71N3_6diY5zEkv1ZqQDgcoo-nBXmtRQ30Dzw/s1600/IMG_4347.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAUBo7ynsBABEaMG-g5HyUFtDr1RvXrQCy3kJFq_zDEBwQ3MVC61AEiCI7svY5tBRwiXoM26bVrbAwaPBNiQUyJSa2v-EdHBK-Hi71N3_6diY5zEkv1ZqQDgcoo-nBXmtRQ30Dzw/s320/IMG_4347.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500674121075419698" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">He had to have "Rock Star" hair for his first day of school. I just love his spikes and those blue eyes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvql3fxgeBI4mrpO1naWhenHNrKCKdUOxunDVo5GWxrCLzexqPk_Da3WVoKlc3IMMNiY1rETgIEti_B-K0-lOqvJp_XZ1amCCiCONlBga81hVJI7hDs4srjy2LivHLw8NLZnXVQw/s1600/IMG_4344.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvql3fxgeBI4mrpO1naWhenHNrKCKdUOxunDVo5GWxrCLzexqPk_Da3WVoKlc3IMMNiY1rETgIEti_B-K0-lOqvJp_XZ1amCCiCONlBga81hVJI7hDs4srjy2LivHLw8NLZnXVQw/s320/IMG_4344.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500674112894640530" /></a>Here are the shoes that he picked out. He is so proud of his new Sketchers. He wasn't to wear them the moment he got them and asked all the time but we saved them for the first day of school. Grandma Hockey bought these for him.<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-JAFsh2wX-ObKm6cr_uWXQoJ2hjTAfqktWfx1jbrjL8CGBQ1LU7RJApk84FwOspZk4_uKWzs-1ylqQInCgx591D5T3wxAL59C2F0BpmWT-d6ysyZlrbx53Ecwn-0otRl7K9LP8w/s1600/IMG_4340.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-JAFsh2wX-ObKm6cr_uWXQoJ2hjTAfqktWfx1jbrjL8CGBQ1LU7RJApk84FwOspZk4_uKWzs-1ylqQInCgx591D5T3wxAL59C2F0BpmWT-d6ysyZlrbx53Ecwn-0otRl7K9LP8w/s320/IMG_4340.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500673561629164258" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Here is the backpack that Chase picked out. He has a matching lunchbox too. Daddy helped him pick it out. He was so excited to use it. On the first day of school he was waiting by the front door with it on ready to go!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJuVlsJo49pmnTcbfGR1LQ9GvkcGzZV5r7j2SyfUk5TPGVGX2kODyDbH_NzDSPPXDhJQDcyL1gtvxNqKQyjpO5qrIKOtCjLAy0yEnr4rA8mEYMBEKwrJZ2S1NlAHBVTRqSC-8LMg/s1600/IMG_4430+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJuVlsJo49pmnTcbfGR1LQ9GvkcGzZV5r7j2SyfUk5TPGVGX2kODyDbH_NzDSPPXDhJQDcyL1gtvxNqKQyjpO5qrIKOtCjLAy0yEnr4rA8mEYMBEKwrJZ2S1NlAHBVTRqSC-8LMg/s320/IMG_4430+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500673550228470434" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">On the way back to school after the name changing ceremony. He was so upset that he didn't start school the same time Sissy did. He told me that Sissy was having fun and he wasn't. </div></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsAQd9vfPYgSU9ZnoSjXZRjL7aRAIaL0iWkuyMgk0V0qhi7glLvZDjUiwKtpeuKHBhmu5KRkbMPMoWVw_z9mgKpAT7PuAWp-mJYW7GOlfk5euDVV5_hii1yM97QwDRp36AkC53-w/s1600/IMG_4443.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsAQd9vfPYgSU9ZnoSjXZRjL7aRAIaL0iWkuyMgk0V0qhi7glLvZDjUiwKtpeuKHBhmu5KRkbMPMoWVw_z9mgKpAT7PuAWp-mJYW7GOlfk5euDVV5_hii1yM97QwDRp36AkC53-w/s320/IMG_4443.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500673547383625842" /></a>Here is Chase with Mrs. Tiede on the first day of school. We are SO excited to have Mrs. Tiede again with Chase. She is A GREAT teacher!<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7fH3cmRGdGNaV8f1RkejEIH2a2ULE5YtywDCrUe-FXQIAV62xXY3cye1-OKAdtHg4UjVMvwDn5b_0Rz5c-V0qWtlzU1gZn3zYujc08MGoJziH1WE37QxrTExekeRwPPRegCEUCg/s1600/IMG_4431.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7fH3cmRGdGNaV8f1RkejEIH2a2ULE5YtywDCrUe-FXQIAV62xXY3cye1-OKAdtHg4UjVMvwDn5b_0Rz5c-V0qWtlzU1gZn3zYujc08MGoJziH1WE37QxrTExekeRwPPRegCEUCg/s320/IMG_4431.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500673539612506930" /></a>I always get the teachers a present on the first day of school. We got Mrs. Tiede a class set of crayons and a teacher's journal. <div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5NnUxaWoqhIRzYqadfkBfp0OwOiiJOLDx28xeC9Eq6qW7BOFzLQ3wW6LTTDuLsUYyI3H8m8ekqQSDmOXhTnw4iTjTDiRcfX2CO9TeBGwkXJ8v2dDloMmqYYKxvZ-NNR1E4Sghtg/s1600/IMG_4432.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5NnUxaWoqhIRzYqadfkBfp0OwOiiJOLDx28xeC9Eq6qW7BOFzLQ3wW6LTTDuLsUYyI3H8m8ekqQSDmOXhTnw4iTjTDiRcfX2CO9TeBGwkXJ8v2dDloMmqYYKxvZ-NNR1E4Sghtg/s320/IMG_4432.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500672631141679378" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdmsT8f-3bWT7u5ACLmo0YZwhyRsJ6TowIlpYV6SghGNSw3Wy2onEAyqu6VkQNQlnc90ZMSH0p98Gb2KNoenjJAb5lsCRmLO_d6SFJYDDqEitmZULa7sAZj8Jqed99KAOUX8qlBg/s1600/IMG_4435.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdmsT8f-3bWT7u5ACLmo0YZwhyRsJ6TowIlpYV6SghGNSw3Wy2onEAyqu6VkQNQlnc90ZMSH0p98Gb2KNoenjJAb5lsCRmLO_d6SFJYDDqEitmZULa7sAZj8Jqed99KAOUX8qlBg/s320/IMG_4435.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500672623880329106" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Here is his new backpack and matching lunch box</div><div style="text-align: center;">.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid2vmWOY1WfpWvN_HkwqnyQp874ExXrhyphenhyphena1kIGVqLX1Qz-3LrmespWl3m35YSNds-rbkFI978WwlXoxcKXYi6kD_ZIPksRGCPdcjn1W6Wr3NyvgDdtpTf-sjvkjGAtEAxrzKEN5g/s1600/IMG_4440.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid2vmWOY1WfpWvN_HkwqnyQp874ExXrhyphenhyphena1kIGVqLX1Qz-3LrmespWl3m35YSNds-rbkFI978WwlXoxcKXYi6kD_ZIPksRGCPdcjn1W6Wr3NyvgDdtpTf-sjvkjGAtEAxrzKEN5g/s320/IMG_4440.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500672606114788930" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Here is Chase and his best buddy Kaden. They have so much fun together. Thank goodness they aren't in the same class they would crazy. But I'm glad that they can play together at recess. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyAneuhRGsopwEfeQrT1-xRzxQzz4f38jTOu8MN-m4ba3WwdM-uv13ftw1iPXgI4E-iccQJIp6Igk5Q0hGZE_F7ZDET_B_vqdr1yQKo27amyfskMBqTHwwesJ7ZFLhcXo-f0jB8g/s1600/IMG_4444.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyAneuhRGsopwEfeQrT1-xRzxQzz4f38jTOu8MN-m4ba3WwdM-uv13ftw1iPXgI4E-iccQJIp6Igk5Q0hGZE_F7ZDET_B_vqdr1yQKo27amyfskMBqTHwwesJ7ZFLhcXo-f0jB8g/s320/IMG_4444.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500672601814082738" /></a><br /><div>There he is my big Kindergartner. =( He is in his college stance and ready to go. </div><div><br /></div><div>This year they did things a little different because of the name change ceremony. The Kinders started school at lunch, 11:30, instead of at the beginning of the day. They ate lunch and then played. Chase's playing time was off to a bad start with 2 first graders shoving him off the playground but he saw Kaden a little later and snapped out of it. After recess time they lined up and the Mommies said goodbye. </div><div><br /></div><div>I know that Mommy was having a much harder time with this whole Kindergarten thing than he is. He was SO excited and Mommy was so sad. I knew this day was coming fast but it came much faster than expected. What a hard day for me. I hope this gets better.</div></div></div></div></div></div>Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631417287795006932noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30319305.post-58121555573134384872010-08-01T21:10:00.000-07:002010-08-01T21:42:30.785-07:00Isabella's 1st day of 2nd grade<div style="text-align: center;">What a big girl on the first day of school. She just looks so big to me here. </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibGvYV5iGVsCKKq9dG4jc-TF2XxcooEpGk-L5mpjV0mYC_7p3jRp5VPSLygd58mxE1lFRQjrHo0SYchI-8hyphenhyphenKmhoOUSka2B4ATM1gxcZj-mBDhPiAr_CeSU5HPZcL6k58kwFiZIQ/s1600/IMG_4312+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibGvYV5iGVsCKKq9dG4jc-TF2XxcooEpGk-L5mpjV0mYC_7p3jRp5VPSLygd58mxE1lFRQjrHo0SYchI-8hyphenhyphenKmhoOUSka2B4ATM1gxcZj-mBDhPiAr_CeSU5HPZcL6k58kwFiZIQ/s320/IMG_4312+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500665547960200546" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Ne7JfvtnXPJX74c48yGaVKCCIRKwZDxi4ZNS9YjRT3UU0xp4j-NwJlzmDeIOzHBayfa4qyQsY9y05IMwQtDo1Gq0R2HRgrjCurcZmITA8kIty75MQTwMrnVRiXEH_QL9W474vw/s1600/IMG_4313+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Ne7JfvtnXPJX74c48yGaVKCCIRKwZDxi4ZNS9YjRT3UU0xp4j-NwJlzmDeIOzHBayfa4qyQsY9y05IMwQtDo1Gq0R2HRgrjCurcZmITA8kIty75MQTwMrnVRiXEH_QL9W474vw/s320/IMG_4313+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500665540294572818" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGw9SuUoqCaC3YG8J_PegFMtrbPm76AWkWOI0E8UKN_lsVLPpXSUOtRiUykxCWrk-jXCJoJWTKPBrdLw-1xOmJQnWaqfiknmDz5CrC8XYEf45oTFbq8qqNQoDQrgVtinwL3zNiSw/s1600/IMG_4320+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGw9SuUoqCaC3YG8J_PegFMtrbPm76AWkWOI0E8UKN_lsVLPpXSUOtRiUykxCWrk-jXCJoJWTKPBrdLw-1xOmJQnWaqfiknmDz5CrC8XYEf45oTFbq8qqNQoDQrgVtinwL3zNiSw/s320/IMG_4320+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500665531159933202" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">You have to notice all the details because Isabella was VERY specific about them. They had to be just right!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisIIggniKdat5pIqZdBBNbv5ZdGJqeh8tpffEeqe91iUJ5fDle71cSt8K-5i9EWOu3JpgAAIGniYpR7EP22sgQjqmTa5aKxknhjFHy6b9OAn2945F7GogTS5YA2_S7eRaVgjP4yA/s1600/IMG_4314.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisIIggniKdat5pIqZdBBNbv5ZdGJqeh8tpffEeqe91iUJ5fDle71cSt8K-5i9EWOu3JpgAAIGniYpR7EP22sgQjqmTa5aKxknhjFHy6b9OAn2945F7GogTS5YA2_S7eRaVgjP4yA/s320/IMG_4314.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500665192571950690" /></a>Isabella picked out a Wizards of Waverly Place backpack. She honestly doesn't love the show I just think she liked the colors. She really wanted a Scooby Doo backpack but it was on wheels and we can't have wheels at VSA. I don't have a picture of her lunchbox, but I should. She picked out a Scooby Doo lunch box. She's been wanting this lunchbox for years but I couldn't justify buying a new one when the other one was in perfect condition. I don't love the character backpacks but I don't allow them to wear things like this so I figured I'd let them at least get to pick it our for a backpack. I'm hoping that she will want a Jansport soon. <div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdSMPp0sn-ETjHIG9dcQroDGPIGqcCezhyphenhyphen90ouNt_xt5c1k9EkAis9cZEhyCo3qiNW4_PjAgTXyF8N5qjSJbsWyxWYNsQgwnNZASmc_T4TprJuHSSbTjhzWB7rPCxM6i57Cf4n3g/s1600/IMG_4315.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdSMPp0sn-ETjHIG9dcQroDGPIGqcCezhyphenhyphen90ouNt_xt5c1k9EkAis9cZEhyCo3qiNW4_PjAgTXyF8N5qjSJbsWyxWYNsQgwnNZASmc_T4TprJuHSSbTjhzWB7rPCxM6i57Cf4n3g/s320/IMG_4315.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500665188680486242" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">You notice that Isabella has two hair things in her hair. She has a headband that she picked out for the first day of school but we also had to add the heart scrunchie. After I finished Isabella hair, and it looked beautiful all curly, she started crying saying that it was too big. She just cracks me up. So we had to add this to tame it. Anything to stop the tears, right? You aren't supposed to cry on the first day of school.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguqt7tF-f2YTnOkiB3TBfkfhIKcPW0X-tnkTbuyIrx7GlwwZh1garapv2qZ9NiDjm1h4xMbuOyZiRxHTcRY8NYSgn7Gw-Hxy6ZkWRu_pwdbmKn211pNZwSR3EmH8ooQeouplGGQw/s1600/IMG_4322.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguqt7tF-f2YTnOkiB3TBfkfhIKcPW0X-tnkTbuyIrx7GlwwZh1garapv2qZ9NiDjm1h4xMbuOyZiRxHTcRY8NYSgn7Gw-Hxy6ZkWRu_pwdbmKn211pNZwSR3EmH8ooQeouplGGQw/s320/IMG_4322.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500665179203972834" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The shoes that Grandma Hockey bought Isabella for the first day of school. Isabella like these because they had stars on them because our mascot at the school is the Stars.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrWXOSU_iY8t12WaM-fiM6U23V_gW57Q3S94kIAMKsgbofvWJ-M_8MDgGMf5QrxDHjGWi9Ytje8nX-W3fM6MZaO_4aei8y5AbwH75qLBj7ZbEB62d31Mscf6ZhyphenhyphenmI7RrTPCIvPTQ/s1600/IMG_4323.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrWXOSU_iY8t12WaM-fiM6U23V_gW57Q3S94kIAMKsgbofvWJ-M_8MDgGMf5QrxDHjGWi9Ytje8nX-W3fM6MZaO_4aei8y5AbwH75qLBj7ZbEB62d31Mscf6ZhyphenhyphenmI7RrTPCIvPTQ/s320/IMG_4323.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500665172377329202" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The earrings that Isabella picked out for the first day of school.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPoJcztn6hFAkxvqtMOmMIWyP6rGcIO_CF8VSL_IWjRempxDvDQPYOJTMKw3g2tPwD1lzUB2LDaANW6VZ_NTnR_xdpXV4mzae7lLpDYwCC7t8Tb103KQ1BiIqtmjVnxCU_pVV0Jg/s1600/IMG_4362+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPoJcztn6hFAkxvqtMOmMIWyP6rGcIO_CF8VSL_IWjRempxDvDQPYOJTMKw3g2tPwD1lzUB2LDaANW6VZ_NTnR_xdpXV4mzae7lLpDYwCC7t8Tb103KQ1BiIqtmjVnxCU_pVV0Jg/s320/IMG_4362+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500663768775543714" /></a>I love this picture of the two kiddos together on the first morning of school. This year we are no longer called University Public School (UPS). We are now Vincent Shalvey Academy. I will have another post on the details of the name change.<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfqHWzgGziQF3YxXvFCQmp9G-X6-M9vTzOzR9BLK51wv6qScc3-Ao0B8RW0HhYR8uCBXIOtYfqe1mlCyUdwPvjFz5U7hAPvQGHv9QK9qqJQAzDpq4k_mFneDolA1HBeukTrxMzGA/s1600/IMG_4368.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfqHWzgGziQF3YxXvFCQmp9G-X6-M9vTzOzR9BLK51wv6qScc3-Ao0B8RW0HhYR8uCBXIOtYfqe1mlCyUdwPvjFz5U7hAPvQGHv9QK9qqJQAzDpq4k_mFneDolA1HBeukTrxMzGA/s320/IMG_4368.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500663757761859714" /></a>Here is Isabella's adorable teacher. Her name is Mrs. Baumann. We just love her to pieces. We are so excited to be in her classroom. She is the teacher that we were hoping for. =)</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkif7g9kILCyzfKaLZpedv8yXI_7TcJeU0SGnrtMb-f-cqLjtrL5AZC5Lt-DSSi2iwQWuxRgzw-C7HiCS2RE55TlLm5CE1gIsaCD_i86eCElLW6qUpMM5hMSNHq12kd73_8kbsUQ/s1600/IMG_4367.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkif7g9kILCyzfKaLZpedv8yXI_7TcJeU0SGnrtMb-f-cqLjtrL5AZC5Lt-DSSi2iwQWuxRgzw-C7HiCS2RE55TlLm5CE1gIsaCD_i86eCElLW6qUpMM5hMSNHq12kd73_8kbsUQ/s320/IMG_4367.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500663749685778354" /></a>I always give the teachers a little something on the first day of school that the entire class can use. We gave Mrs. Baumann a class set of glue sticks and pencils plus a teachers journal for her. I attached a cute little poem.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8cABOwDxtEV1TCEgFlEuv3ygqeU25FNPBvFujQd9s8aHddCiycqw2bV3r-oinfBIdIUs8Aa447D4MYoMiHe8xA0wRIiW4NfUnmEq98nsXC_q95mcKEvqKyVKldTk5ugHAF2UaKg/s1600/IMG_4370.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8cABOwDxtEV1TCEgFlEuv3ygqeU25FNPBvFujQd9s8aHddCiycqw2bV3r-oinfBIdIUs8Aa447D4MYoMiHe8xA0wRIiW4NfUnmEq98nsXC_q95mcKEvqKyVKldTk5ugHAF2UaKg/s320/IMG_4370.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500663743396909266" /></a>Here is my big 2nd grader standing in line. I can't believe that my little girl is a big 2nd grader. How time is flying! My goal now that both of my kiddos are in school is to be involved as much as I can so that I can be a part of this time in their life. Time flies and I don't want any regrets. Here's to a great 2nd grade year!</div></div>Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631417287795006932noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30319305.post-79090383723682199872010-08-01T20:59:00.001-07:002010-08-01T21:06:58.825-07:00Kindergarten meet and greet<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix7_1SeBa31PDi26pF0iXbb8yHJQ4z03HPZvGMz0fd8-iXTfNXTlp6uDPmoLeV0rgsXSO6Y__f6t86jlw1n_mH0IHyCNaBUt4XXBiJqG33PQ1m_khneaLdPb68wVhiqjG8EM5gPg/s1600/IMG_4038+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix7_1SeBa31PDi26pF0iXbb8yHJQ4z03HPZvGMz0fd8-iXTfNXTlp6uDPmoLeV0rgsXSO6Y__f6t86jlw1n_mH0IHyCNaBUt4XXBiJqG33PQ1m_khneaLdPb68wVhiqjG8EM5gPg/s320/IMG_4038+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500658509345136482" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcSWGiuB_I0Poe6uGBjL9YXKhp3CmGGYlY4sLS_z7zJpALfoutrNSWC1DIuOpFh_qhK1O6NE1MVgEcXPjDxkWRinT3JYvOonFbQ1WO7bBv9I628wrDVin1jgfQX0qNT8nd6pU14A/s1600/IMG_4033+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj653gTUZibz2_575-DM_-LV6SebbmLZOdqKNjlTtbPTXuIjpHuCxhFETg7OdSCzh601lXjcrkK0REQOXoOykYJiyiyX74Mt8GAxvmwHkut9WhYdQmzcTtWvvP4w_d6GTvq-4L0A/s320/IMG_4047.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500657981537882914" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaPnlilF5-tO89cjEFjQAZEcn5bmnbCtjwWbx8muIhm4GXhj98HfI54qb829uSiaIGr8yqWnEzTEFTNtf9U4Evyyyj0CPi2TMSg4QZv_oMuqGhnDfFWhchZka5oTy4LeYxhOVRbg/s1600/IMG_4050.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaPnlilF5-tO89cjEFjQAZEcn5bmnbCtjwWbx8muIhm4GXhj98HfI54qb829uSiaIGr8yqWnEzTEFTNtf9U4Evyyyj0CPi2TMSg4QZv_oMuqGhnDfFWhchZka5oTy4LeYxhOVRbg/s320/IMG_4050.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500657974707509874" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLXoYjWtYlgwWBJqUamTkmIVM3XEYf_YaQ6ckfoRiiciqgWyg-5Sks2k9TXst7Ym-ttuCc7g1TvE7XiGnx-MaLaBUIebS9vNYSo4vc9DEQA6BridiXMEVZmT3lRII32gXRj5shrg/s1600/IMG_4053.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLXoYjWtYlgwWBJqUamTkmIVM3XEYf_YaQ6ckfoRiiciqgWyg-5Sks2k9TXst7Ym-ttuCc7g1TvE7XiGnx-MaLaBUIebS9vNYSo4vc9DEQA6BridiXMEVZmT3lRII32gXRj5shrg/s320/IMG_4053.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500657965653679458" /></a><br />Chase was SO excited to go to his Kindergarten meet and greet. He wasn't meeting his teacher for the first time because he has known her for 2 years now. Chase gets to have the same teacher as his sissy did. When we got there they were to sign in and then start decorating their letter. Then we went on a tour of the school and came back into the classroom for our snack. They made Chicka, Chicka, Boom, Boom trees. Weren't they SO adorable. I loved it! Then we went on a hunt around the classroom for certain things. Chase had so much fun. He is super excited to start school. =)Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631417287795006932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30319305.post-65767886696118318102010-07-11T01:18:00.000-07:002010-07-11T01:25:53.528-07:00Tribute to Buttmuncher<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAcwS6IEBfD0287uY7ukD92uxm6WPUV5Y3G0P0RDjO1GcvNz_u2iVk_41RBHznhx_i8ls280brxqQ1eLwS51rE7v5SpS78HJcswZkD9UWlQtipg42NggCh9mYcVXJJsLTDFtiLCw/s1600/IMG_9021.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAcwS6IEBfD0287uY7ukD92uxm6WPUV5Y3G0P0RDjO1GcvNz_u2iVk_41RBHznhx_i8ls280brxqQ1eLwS51rE7v5SpS78HJcswZkD9UWlQtipg42NggCh9mYcVXJJsLTDFtiLCw/s320/IMG_9021.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492560578879096994" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwdVm-Cq5kdXY7_QuwtD3Qsgz23e0IDs4U9NMFbpzIgSSpaTnTDOBAGjfVZ_Gf2gnLwJSdE-fBBDLj7Qil-cSRnct3Sx5gQupMmvC8Vgu6VHYJ7IdtHvXjHhBJcI1MiXB3LYkoKA/s1600/IMG_9013.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwdVm-Cq5kdXY7_QuwtD3Qsgz23e0IDs4U9NMFbpzIgSSpaTnTDOBAGjfVZ_Gf2gnLwJSdE-fBBDLj7Qil-cSRnct3Sx5gQupMmvC8Vgu6VHYJ7IdtHvXjHhBJcI1MiXB3LYkoKA/s320/IMG_9013.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492560567470683186" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3BSz-x5j1FA7UAaTONZd8DPkQ3YVSYg3SdkCaZdTXm99ztJxLCfJcU-LvX2BSZCZHsZqU9m6MLrn-XeBwN-VS-CazkpY_REycLEI3s5WXyk12DZR1wrYAa0a21IeKt4DQv9dA9g/s1600/IMG_9050.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3BSz-x5j1FA7UAaTONZd8DPkQ3YVSYg3SdkCaZdTXm99ztJxLCfJcU-LvX2BSZCZHsZqU9m6MLrn-XeBwN-VS-CazkpY_REycLEI3s5WXyk12DZR1wrYAa0a21IeKt4DQv9dA9g/s320/IMG_9050.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492560557582135218" /></a><br />Yes, you read that right! We were lucky enough to have Buttmuncher in our life. We loved that cat tons and miss him tons too!<div><br /></div><div>On April 1st I took Buttmuncher to the vet because he had lost a lot of weight in a short time. We found out that he had a mass in his stomach which she assumed was cancerous and spreading fast. We brought him home and we were going to take him back the next day to put him to sleep. Once we were home he acted so much better. It was the best that we had seen him in a little while. We decided to wait to put him to sleep until he seemed like he was suffering plus the next day was Danny's birthday. We were so fortunate to have another two weeks with Buttmuncher. We spoiled him a ton with special food and most of all LOVE.</div><div><br /></div><div>Putting Buttmuncher to sleep was one of the hardest things I have ever done. It broke my heart but I know that it was the best thing for him. We took him to Sierra Vet Clinic. They were amazing! The worst part of it all was when we got home and explained to our kiddos that they weren't going to see him again. They were devastated!</div><div><br /></div><div>Buttmuncher was an awesome cat. He was quirky but we loved him a ton!</div><div>(2001-2010)</div>Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631417287795006932noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30319305.post-36939838692845464572010-07-11T01:14:00.001-07:002010-07-11T01:17:34.873-07:00Easter morning<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikQb5I_eBlg-xWqSkO1QmK2Z-ABfOZY3jE8pSYDMLbVEG9uuiSfU6nGJOVpwcKoB4T0e6ZKAliJWkVapFam1CqUDcyWZkKiTB_tEAzXo6luNMFeLkJzxzc1TEgb8k69YtwaxVxnQ/s1600/IMG_8203.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikQb5I_eBlg-xWqSkO1QmK2Z-ABfOZY3jE8pSYDMLbVEG9uuiSfU6nGJOVpwcKoB4T0e6ZKAliJWkVapFam1CqUDcyWZkKiTB_tEAzXo6luNMFeLkJzxzc1TEgb8k69YtwaxVxnQ/s320/IMG_8203.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492559578386430866" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx-9RA1jUkiUbnSA-qCGC6OJk5ClyGckShL-N2IWJEUGemSoQXoc8Va3rK8ylJckp1kMt19mKC9852BL2jHlmEHfvB3zbOAwhYbdXUvFSvyvaL9Eje4-WgULcXW2342hKXr5bEog/s1600/IMG_8202.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx-9RA1jUkiUbnSA-qCGC6OJk5ClyGckShL-N2IWJEUGemSoQXoc8Va3rK8ylJckp1kMt19mKC9852BL2jHlmEHfvB3zbOAwhYbdXUvFSvyvaL9Eje4-WgULcXW2342hKXr5bEog/s320/IMG_8202.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492559568679876162" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyGGoluTgmxjmKWgIIr8nWC_AfqdP8KkImup21reH21SbmCKl7ucUnvthDBdFx4hEz7C6vnjP-e2LiXDGJGbQHxBx8yo57toyGdYt0x-CYHETP0T4l42LOEe3CWupvAKGYTdv1zQ/s1600/IMG_8199.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyGGoluTgmxjmKWgIIr8nWC_AfqdP8KkImup21reH21SbmCKl7ucUnvthDBdFx4hEz7C6vnjP-e2LiXDGJGbQHxBx8yo57toyGdYt0x-CYHETP0T4l42LOEe3CWupvAKGYTdv1zQ/s320/IMG_8199.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492559558494650114" /></a><br />Isabella and Chase had a wonderful Easter morning. They are holding their favorite Easter gifts from the Easter bunny. Isabella's favorite was her new Zhu Zhu Pet. Chase was so excited to get his Phineas and Ferb DS game. We also loved the "big breakfast" that Danny cooked us. He is our breakfast man!Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631417287795006932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30319305.post-14717976243833179842010-07-11T01:08:00.001-07:002010-07-11T01:12:21.843-07:00A first in the Brandow home<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTTPiJ5rVmd7ZAJ4Mg3QJPsvtfq203OUXKee86YGBKK8RUxIi_cEIheFY_d8ZGuJur1TEWpa-1PiOvwmjJ01WtgryTZ-nx2X7_yUk5ZkGw2qkE6sCRVvTceOZIbBDXxSSAGB85iQ/s1600/IMG_7965.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTTPiJ5rVmd7ZAJ4Mg3QJPsvtfq203OUXKee86YGBKK8RUxIi_cEIheFY_d8ZGuJur1TEWpa-1PiOvwmjJ01WtgryTZ-nx2X7_yUk5ZkGw2qkE6sCRVvTceOZIbBDXxSSAGB85iQ/s320/IMG_7965.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492558400479207634" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJodZCN_yUEDwu_Ylf6GErApVF-k1Y300vfEtrJiVtJSXGT6H-xcpmP6rvLNlz4PxQgsNXdXprixzELiPGdBarzimZQ9UYvEvxKcvVdGMD7HyKDWYxw9KrsABSPxx7jpJIDe6AyQ/s1600/IMG_7966.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJodZCN_yUEDwu_Ylf6GErApVF-k1Y300vfEtrJiVtJSXGT6H-xcpmP6rvLNlz4PxQgsNXdXprixzELiPGdBarzimZQ9UYvEvxKcvVdGMD7HyKDWYxw9KrsABSPxx7jpJIDe6AyQ/s320/IMG_7966.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492558386908954466" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTn1nNMuuYfFl0Uf-MFma4fQIAsD7BPIUpswAozMgecSF-9qO0YVS1wxj7yWqDgWuLSikGPHMqXItaCy1hS2hsIaNvhGTAG0JxAOuQoywfESQn4g3vvr4qhMrFg8uO-wVqlfnY9w/s1600/IMG_7974.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTn1nNMuuYfFl0Uf-MFma4fQIAsD7BPIUpswAozMgecSF-9qO0YVS1wxj7yWqDgWuLSikGPHMqXItaCy1hS2hsIaNvhGTAG0JxAOuQoywfESQn4g3vvr4qhMrFg8uO-wVqlfnY9w/s320/IMG_7974.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492558378413013954" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk2p-jPyuT9mTyv5-B5bHdVYqhlZjnsvWJlMRmoTVIYeBEjE924EKxsEXyoXkslovc7UIXWAZ3MvfOPGzPZvEraC5jJN6Uv25CvwdMZxv8ePd01FJwmU4WsrzpJy8feDEVCKnEcw/s1600/IMG_7979.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk2p-jPyuT9mTyv5-B5bHdVYqhlZjnsvWJlMRmoTVIYeBEjE924EKxsEXyoXkslovc7UIXWAZ3MvfOPGzPZvEraC5jJN6Uv25CvwdMZxv8ePd01FJwmU4WsrzpJy8feDEVCKnEcw/s320/IMG_7979.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492557962468846130" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_EgEFOurPxUk-kWJMqa8QWXoSXT6VDosrLTAzyfWxcPwQrjHcrPXjQRrOy_tSPIXLN2MZXG4Og433GBdWcYyA9CQOVqp-sry4kc9Q5ySUIX5oVNcKMOm1WbjblL9Fz9ErTV7DcQ/s1600/IMG_7981.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_EgEFOurPxUk-kWJMqa8QWXoSXT6VDosrLTAzyfWxcPwQrjHcrPXjQRrOy_tSPIXLN2MZXG4Og433GBdWcYyA9CQOVqp-sry4kc9Q5ySUIX5oVNcKMOm1WbjblL9Fz9ErTV7DcQ/s320/IMG_7981.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492557952439072962" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiLoL0P1eVFlInQ3xiyn5ZP3r3snB2tqhU_QbQjGw16oWiZvBbZQ8pwOmnBffECwIIJVRbnNcRrnrKJ3PcZ4OD0SaMS8R5wEVduYK6R3cCJd2VH38GW5rNtutyknxUxZZJMiV-FA/s1600/IMG_7985.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiLoL0P1eVFlInQ3xiyn5ZP3r3snB2tqhU_QbQjGw16oWiZvBbZQ8pwOmnBffECwIIJVRbnNcRrnrKJ3PcZ4OD0SaMS8R5wEVduYK6R3cCJd2VH38GW5rNtutyknxUxZZJMiV-FA/s320/IMG_7985.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492557943965111554" /></a><br />I am so embarrassed to say that this is the first Easter that we have decorated eggs at the Brandow home and it only happened because of my cousin Tina. She came all the way from Fresno to spend the day before Easter with us and brought all the goodies to decorate eggs. It was tons of fun! My kiddos loved it. My kiddos have decorated eggs before just not at our house. I was always too afraid of the mess but Tina gave me hope that I might try it again next year.Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631417287795006932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30319305.post-52490300347356244202010-07-10T09:39:00.000-07:002010-07-10T09:43:48.524-07:00Over the Hill<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBT7qvltzDNAaZ5F2WIBel8nUJfAHud29S6GmkOAAbh9AggNa1Py8NXCoHV3130uNGr5g9AKJyY4i0EMSALKmyIwhXlCexfqQHvaI1E20V2XhUYBnyPMn74he2IOixOakUms1MWQ/s1600/100_4037+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBT7qvltzDNAaZ5F2WIBel8nUJfAHud29S6GmkOAAbh9AggNa1Py8NXCoHV3130uNGr5g9AKJyY4i0EMSALKmyIwhXlCexfqQHvaI1E20V2XhUYBnyPMn74he2IOixOakUms1MWQ/s320/100_4037+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492318718272349570" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDeT_rNRw_vQes5dvK3wv3GZpdA59l3aOLWbhYC0gU3H4r8uawCMmIejeoxpZB5322BMlaZ5W9c0sQhblyFeGELImdSxFDuVS0s8EbIE5JA3sMe0GMBgv_Q3OOMVs7T2jKTnzZJg/s1600/100_4036+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDeT_rNRw_vQes5dvK3wv3GZpdA59l3aOLWbhYC0gU3H4r8uawCMmIejeoxpZB5322BMlaZ5W9c0sQhblyFeGELImdSxFDuVS0s8EbIE5JA3sMe0GMBgv_Q3OOMVs7T2jKTnzZJg/s320/100_4036+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492318703504068034" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvgXHtaULVMLbZbQITFqFDX6Cf6VPOlXnS1rLpOlB9LNH1X2N7LrvYIwI3QtcQwClUUd07vgUq2D-BsBBG4JrsXcX-wgVnL194PBeWKEUCAPbdA428Qb5xTO60-oAdcYA2J0B6nQ/s1600/100_4038.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvgXHtaULVMLbZbQITFqFDX6Cf6VPOlXnS1rLpOlB9LNH1X2N7LrvYIwI3QtcQwClUUd07vgUq2D-BsBBG4JrsXcX-wgVnL194PBeWKEUCAPbdA428Qb5xTO60-oAdcYA2J0B6nQ/s320/100_4038.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492318695079422114" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivJZ6sS6BNlveAZRrJ3c4L31oRT9qxCSRDOcd6Tz_s9ppdRDx9pTfLTRyVKWerLTIvTbH5t30M3L46tZvmV4Qh9J1NKGQdCct_89tZvUVkmJ4E8ShqDfN0Rv7MhiCHUQ8Okjtvxg/s1600/100_4039.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivJZ6sS6BNlveAZRrJ3c4L31oRT9qxCSRDOcd6Tz_s9ppdRDx9pTfLTRyVKWerLTIvTbH5t30M3L46tZvmV4Qh9J1NKGQdCct_89tZvUVkmJ4E8ShqDfN0Rv7MhiCHUQ8Okjtvxg/s320/100_4039.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492318683590646450" /></a><br />My hubby is getting old! He turned 37 this year. I planned a last minute celebration with him and I invited the Casper's to come along. We went bowling because it is Danny's favorite thing to do that doesn't involve a boat. Then we met back at hour house for his Older than dirt cake. (The bowling alley wouldn't let us eat the cake at the bowling alley...stupid!) It was a fun evening. <div><br /></div><div>(On a side note: I need a new point and shoot camera...I think my camera has seen its last day.)</div>Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631417287795006932noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30319305.post-48177876093630978852010-07-10T09:21:00.000-07:002010-07-10T09:31:10.284-07:00Easter pictures in the mustard fields<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqVXCyUafgdriIuRXkKt-0Nb6_V_sEG0QALb_RGebqrhga5iWoz8bsgFepWxaXmBiozzEzziMDUiJlXrB-eAioflC7oQXPeONuYU8SRFWFAkseBlf7HWwKt6wRaCcqvDRyKSbz2g/s1600/IMG_8333+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqVXCyUafgdriIuRXkKt-0Nb6_V_sEG0QALb_RGebqrhga5iWoz8bsgFepWxaXmBiozzEzziMDUiJlXrB-eAioflC7oQXPeONuYU8SRFWFAkseBlf7HWwKt6wRaCcqvDRyKSbz2g/s320/IMG_8333+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492315523494460402" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHhYZtUnfp4CFC3FVAJsVzdF0ZAZvEX4J9A8V9Km_pmbPnM2c3GqJ7z5i29QI7Rx-5o2hQesQmK7dPjvC8Uje626nMskBCIxVDjOd6RNw7lvpnrQTOdJgcmY1w_OJn7-Dc8GXHyQ/s1600/IMG_8365+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHhYZtUnfp4CFC3FVAJsVzdF0ZAZvEX4J9A8V9Km_pmbPnM2c3GqJ7z5i29QI7Rx-5o2hQesQmK7dPjvC8Uje626nMskBCIxVDjOd6RNw7lvpnrQTOdJgcmY1w_OJn7-Dc8GXHyQ/s320/IMG_8365+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492315514623619330" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgVEyL_er3wXx1djl5Gldk-Axv7RpUxmj_E5CTBOD3PubMyDMYiC-ZaNSSFk7XIirmYJa5qNSJxTyDH4i6dJ1kYL_Zz_r6H5ErZoWEOnMHUIZUGxjLleExn_BYvEBsnARIFivFNg/s1600/IMG_8475+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgVEyL_er3wXx1djl5Gldk-Axv7RpUxmj_E5CTBOD3PubMyDMYiC-ZaNSSFk7XIirmYJa5qNSJxTyDH4i6dJ1kYL_Zz_r6H5ErZoWEOnMHUIZUGxjLleExn_BYvEBsnARIFivFNg/s320/IMG_8475+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492315506139014818" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaBXMppMAPAhZvjJMuPxpeRGMG1S1JenT_ynh7dIjLjot46-avc9JozHGLjCioBiMIBaPsZV5i6nBjfsXLDLr7BFFFPhAsc4ExpsiUKhmLf1N0UC23pqvIoNq3K_FMwJgzioOttw/s1600/IMG_8288+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaBXMppMAPAhZvjJMuPxpeRGMG1S1JenT_ynh7dIjLjot46-avc9JozHGLjCioBiMIBaPsZV5i6nBjfsXLDLr7BFFFPhAsc4ExpsiUKhmLf1N0UC23pqvIoNq3K_FMwJgzioOttw/s320/IMG_8288+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492315169902752066" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxuotAMp_0KfVpVRMc1lDy65bPXyTtV4EJW1qMxq-LOt21S9sQ5D6J2eOniiYtBctcDn11BqyNzCwKC3QVX94CWHB1KRdpkSCWjnD0_ho4y5e78bzw3FohwdCoaHPf43ikJVUVXQ/s1600/IMG_8208+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxuotAMp_0KfVpVRMc1lDy65bPXyTtV4EJW1qMxq-LOt21S9sQ5D6J2eOniiYtBctcDn11BqyNzCwKC3QVX94CWHB1KRdpkSCWjnD0_ho4y5e78bzw3FohwdCoaHPf43ikJVUVXQ/s320/IMG_8208+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492315164304912210" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFjHEXbAQSulyfcWfChsffQGhSa1Jx6M1fICQSlMdm6b1AN2fpGC0FCheGkmunhvF9HS_2DhxGCC5a6V7R2V4pCIFQHMG0AltG5le0B6q876XDfvlC0YTwyLZprCiMa277YYvgjQ/s1600/IMG_8408+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFjHEXbAQSulyfcWfChsffQGhSa1Jx6M1fICQSlMdm6b1AN2fpGC0FCheGkmunhvF9HS_2DhxGCC5a6V7R2V4pCIFQHMG0AltG5le0B6q876XDfvlC0YTwyLZprCiMa277YYvgjQ/s320/IMG_8408+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492315155037986002" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyuJsjTo7F8H66mEGw7iny1cRZJ_bm_LCQtNKQLcOtx04jdszBxgTrpqg0wlnKrdX2ahlZtp9_29FtHHy8uY05sih9r3ziOparTRrG6cp6VBv3P2_Asus1SuG4rbl2Oz3cx_UWfQ/s1600/IMG_8464+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyuJsjTo7F8H66mEGw7iny1cRZJ_bm_LCQtNKQLcOtx04jdszBxgTrpqg0wlnKrdX2ahlZtp9_29FtHHy8uY05sih9r3ziOparTRrG6cp6VBv3P2_Asus1SuG4rbl2Oz3cx_UWfQ/s320/IMG_8464+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492315141736625378" /></a><br />I have been wanting to do mustard field pictures for quite a while now and I always procrastinate and then they are gone. This year right after I got my kiddos ready on Easter Sunday I asked Danny if we could run over to a mustard fields and take pictures. It was perfect timing! It was overcast and we finished them right as it started raining. I finally have my mustard field pictures! =)Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631417287795006932noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30319305.post-68681014875061106792010-07-10T09:19:00.000-07:002010-07-10T09:20:59.814-07:00Easter with cousins<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYiZ78sastjmBq8-Q495KT0blwiUoqUU-D4bKEF7LXoX4M_V49-MmmqiAco3fxA7Jg1GYuulo4BuyVginU4-OMOM-d_uLKmbMHY0DXft006Kj3IyPIe0mr9s1On6OnxkAYfTWm0w/s1600/100_4023+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYiZ78sastjmBq8-Q495KT0blwiUoqUU-D4bKEF7LXoX4M_V49-MmmqiAco3fxA7Jg1GYuulo4BuyVginU4-OMOM-d_uLKmbMHY0DXft006Kj3IyPIe0mr9s1On6OnxkAYfTWm0w/s320/100_4023+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492313195066585938" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRl_LyAcpy_L6uy-PtfAaq9Enugub5K3yAhukWw1Olq_aeQBdqb9TbzADwtuLFE23gGmlVsbNaARYGcvg57mPEpjnJZYkAdo-q-09m2fV8fcywIRax6qGDajOqVrzKC_iq8bTvjw/s1600/100_4027.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRl_LyAcpy_L6uy-PtfAaq9Enugub5K3yAhukWw1Olq_aeQBdqb9TbzADwtuLFE23gGmlVsbNaARYGcvg57mPEpjnJZYkAdo-q-09m2fV8fcywIRax6qGDajOqVrzKC_iq8bTvjw/s320/100_4027.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492313188314551042" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih86W57pFmtZ-if1BFYOGp5bK-qRGTNWwbsI8sAbSxt6MP3r-JxCQq86sM5jsnWKSr1TpD940HcKoY54Gj5gcB1nFqGQvquojiyvt9n53PcxTPohChVCey4UbRwJVoWz0njNNQKQ/s1600/100_4033.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih86W57pFmtZ-if1BFYOGp5bK-qRGTNWwbsI8sAbSxt6MP3r-JxCQq86sM5jsnWKSr1TpD940HcKoY54Gj5gcB1nFqGQvquojiyvt9n53PcxTPohChVCey4UbRwJVoWz0njNNQKQ/s320/100_4033.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492313179889165330" /></a><br />We were so excited that Serenity and Landen came to Grandma Cookie's to celebrate Easter with us. It was a total bummer that we had to hide the eggs inside because it was raining. The kiddos didn't care they had fun anyways.Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631417287795006932noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30319305.post-82685232049608230202010-07-10T00:35:00.000-07:002010-07-10T00:51:04.532-07:00California Adventure<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNZLeAHKfbISjtHDsFRPvPdZBeVNeu4d1vXTWLpdrJI8hI0ov4y4fO8HujMi5RE_14pXPjdeDTxLQa-V-Hd0XeISX1x9bB15D1tDDrVwZpHWJWTfFOgu5DQ1u0qQmdaSaoGUeZyQ/s1600/IMG_5216+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNZLeAHKfbISjtHDsFRPvPdZBeVNeu4d1vXTWLpdrJI8hI0ov4y4fO8HujMi5RE_14pXPjdeDTxLQa-V-Hd0XeISX1x9bB15D1tDDrVwZpHWJWTfFOgu5DQ1u0qQmdaSaoGUeZyQ/s320/IMG_5216+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492180688578051986" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuW3kfBGugqGNpdD-Rxs5slaFOxbsf8Mnl97qR3D51WA8ko-MUhOQYUPIwHi8igjLavxQv5YNL5CD0fRzlvsh-GDYYQCCgUsBidnqSOPT0zn93-IqISO2JLxrtkATvq7XeRBPr5g/s1600/IMG_5217+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4g9XlSaHIcpWz6_4A0oJSE3iRdoMGaq41K82CvMSoZS9BFi3qINHtPVcEzQwcS3SWvL_JoOd3b_KTj7HzzEO456-dnP85rMD-pc36SHzwT-DSkhtYxcdFAzWqzWOH-upku0SW-g/s320/IMG_5262+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492179324007021170" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8opb73Tz-SLk3hDtA2QKRt3iADZgUSSDqSlz79_AtHN7s8s2rOe5Ji94pXiJS_00qS0A8jtQ9j6l0FdQ-59tqSPT8k7nEcIdkv9esrPjOYZZouVMBGgmYHHCxtfUmARhdp76JYg/s1600/IMG_5264+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8opb73Tz-SLk3hDtA2QKRt3iADZgUSSDqSlz79_AtHN7s8s2rOe5Ji94pXiJS_00qS0A8jtQ9j6l0FdQ-59tqSPT8k7nEcIdkv9esrPjOYZZouVMBGgmYHHCxtfUmARhdp76JYg/s320/IMG_5264+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492179316563456706" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgthxGj-Moeh04-lrOs_uWpIuz-im9-igh6T6y4bE-3R59FFnIDHrE8jcq_nIYV_5qx-Sc9a2hjOTDmRwNlALkYYBkvJNMINGbqQWqBVu39K0r_XTJvSN2G83TQoTFcPTDOYbveFg/s1600/IMG_5272+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgthxGj-Moeh04-lrOs_uWpIuz-im9-igh6T6y4bE-3R59FFnIDHrE8jcq_nIYV_5qx-Sc9a2hjOTDmRwNlALkYYBkvJNMINGbqQWqBVu39K0r_XTJvSN2G83TQoTFcPTDOYbveFg/s320/IMG_5272+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492179302874950434" /></a><br />There are so many things that I love about California Adventure. <div><br /></div><div>Isabella is my lil' daredevil and went on Screamin with me. She was so nervous before we got on the ride. Her hand were all sweaty and everything. But, she loved every minute of it and wanted to go on it again. She's just like her Mommy!</div><div><br /></div><div>Soarin is another favorite. That ride is just amazing. We went on it three times. This was my Mom's first time on it. She loved it just as much as I knew she would.</div><div><br /></div><div>Toy Story was so stinkin' cute! We enjoyed every minute of it....except the long wait! </div><div><br /></div><div>I love the chill atmosphere at California Adventure. </div><div><br /></div><div>(March 2010)</div>Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631417287795006932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30319305.post-1807994567921615512010-07-10T00:07:00.000-07:002010-07-10T00:34:02.833-07:00Happiest Place on earth<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkA46a4An5njYI_dI9KjRkyQ80UD1FE_0jwopkS1WXEyz9i6sI1ok5XlYzvnqASBfM9UlOvCIhKHcBzADX-0RFM1D-l5JAOhXHV9N1k8Hg3izED8wn4wRmg4AWyJQpCO865k_XUA/s1600/IMG_5136+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkA46a4An5njYI_dI9KjRkyQ80UD1FE_0jwopkS1WXEyz9i6sI1ok5XlYzvnqASBfM9UlOvCIhKHcBzADX-0RFM1D-l5JAOhXHV9N1k8Hg3izED8wn4wRmg4AWyJQpCO865k_XUA/s320/IMG_5136+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492177409467473650" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjEUW975oepmRR3xUxO8M7PDdDXv22vNIV4d_6riAjNHHvQX5VLwB71dBf17fgcGKnoj1FzhXfwfJn5LxZyICnAnzNYrig1uY6MCaTT3owHuaDVVjbxbmZ36dghDNBV4gxDA7a8Q/s1600/IMG_5142+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjEUW975oepmRR3xUxO8M7PDdDXv22vNIV4d_6riAjNHHvQX5VLwB71dBf17fgcGKnoj1FzhXfwfJn5LxZyICnAnzNYrig1uY6MCaTT3owHuaDVVjbxbmZ36dghDNBV4gxDA7a8Q/s320/IMG_5142+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492177396085996978" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiur5LSek0NoHLmBRXVrd9Q5088ktJw8K1bp7kpIKDGiD7tVG8nH4uxMSOOovnoxCBlAFz_c1V6-DLqsK9p0zdrS7Dcda1kjHJzYQwlRVNEt3gi9EdDsTSIHvbjkY5f5aVp3I4uSQ/s1600/IMG_5176+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiur5LSek0NoHLmBRXVrd9Q5088ktJw8K1bp7kpIKDGiD7tVG8nH4uxMSOOovnoxCBlAFz_c1V6-DLqsK9p0zdrS7Dcda1kjHJzYQwlRVNEt3gi9EdDsTSIHvbjkY5f5aVp3I4uSQ/s320/IMG_5176+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492176957315308386" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2jhwrp2SjTG2y9cwThdI_jyx0pmVhDdc6poOsVpfu5yUpJB5Sjc5wTZmFipVgQ155yJ0rgQKrivi8j2SKHV-HY2LggwMJlSqnX9OUyrZIQ81QJ1fkpxL-RRnssu7xEkDoAICLZg/s1600/IMG_5179+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2jhwrp2SjTG2y9cwThdI_jyx0pmVhDdc6poOsVpfu5yUpJB5Sjc5wTZmFipVgQ155yJ0rgQKrivi8j2SKHV-HY2LggwMJlSqnX9OUyrZIQ81QJ1fkpxL-RRnssu7xEkDoAICLZg/s320/IMG_5179+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492176948536242034" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihFIXiMv6NwXNTcjTBVYxDsKSGz8_bltYI0UOuBiLnbPed8gYcf0HznWobB4dZ3Co8srqRwBg1BVXs1KhoCFNGXA5bEviAIXbnFlrXb0RrCjcAwhvLrq4mliQ1hSoguEHV8xb1gw/s1600/IMG_5184+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihFIXiMv6NwXNTcjTBVYxDsKSGz8_bltYI0UOuBiLnbPed8gYcf0HznWobB4dZ3Co8srqRwBg1BVXs1KhoCFNGXA5bEviAIXbnFlrXb0RrCjcAwhvLrq4mliQ1hSoguEHV8xb1gw/s320/IMG_5184+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492176932222086498" /></a><br />In March Grandma Hockey took us to Disneyland. We had tons of fun but we were SO tired. My Mommy and I say that we are never going to do it again and after about a week later we are always ready to go back. Why do we always do that to ourselves? =)<div><br /></div><div>We had the pleasure of my niece KK and Lindsey and my sister-in-law join us for the first day at Disneyland. The kiddos loved having KK there with them. Here are a few pictures from our Disneyland day.</div>Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631417287795006932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30319305.post-25892597869284355282010-07-09T20:03:00.000-07:002010-07-09T20:05:27.440-07:00Where does the time goHas it really been since April that I have posted? I'm such a slacker. No one probably even checks my blog anymore. =(<div><br /></div><div>Well, now that I'm going to be home a little more, soon, I plan on catching up.</div>Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631417287795006932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30319305.post-62281770157001276032010-04-28T21:35:00.001-07:002010-04-28T21:37:56.377-07:00Sleepy Boy...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB4fTXglhesaATmr3ETlI93am7tORYB8gEaTKkUFkU1iZowpQVt1YzD3oDP7tVLouPbPUZV1QySyGkUH4nUVjGW-MwgP8TxMINfDEtM5f89ZybcXmKsngY8ajbCgiRGZYaZJV9Ww/s1600/IMG_1349.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB4fTXglhesaATmr3ETlI93am7tORYB8gEaTKkUFkU1iZowpQVt1YzD3oDP7tVLouPbPUZV1QySyGkUH4nUVjGW-MwgP8TxMINfDEtM5f89ZybcXmKsngY8ajbCgiRGZYaZJV9Ww/s320/IMG_1349.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465413687485904146" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgenvIfzjJBaC9OPgAsm9U-HdBwJV9rKvsl-LJRtZoi68yu0GNyVrbCDrQh6mmWhCTrj_lONXYX1VoWr2rk8DLkGfNggKOj1hvKva7iwtS4IERfmvVo_ZlTVQ1trApYS_S0AXSVaw/s1600/IMG_1350.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgenvIfzjJBaC9OPgAsm9U-HdBwJV9rKvsl-LJRtZoi68yu0GNyVrbCDrQh6mmWhCTrj_lONXYX1VoWr2rk8DLkGfNggKOj1hvKva7iwtS4IERfmvVo_ZlTVQ1trApYS_S0AXSVaw/s320/IMG_1350.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465413679219350738" /></a><br />I walked into the family room and this is what I found. My little man looking like an angel. (Sometimes looks can be deceiving. ;) ) Isn't he so darn cute!? I think so!<div><br /></div><div>(Februray 2010)</div>Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631417287795006932noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30319305.post-50476073270347321152010-04-28T21:32:00.001-07:002010-04-28T21:34:43.787-07:00No training wheels??<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxMH4zo0AOczNSHb-iB2GwVlh2wLaSWf2IQ-45B9Z1QojNnEM4qddQTAtwy057E4sNCvw9hIXTYQCf6yAKoGBflE3qedNy9vRL2jiRo2wkc26qTTL-xNP08L2aM5Ik8FY-YJSfjA/s1600/IMG_1337.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxMH4zo0AOczNSHb-iB2GwVlh2wLaSWf2IQ-45B9Z1QojNnEM4qddQTAtwy057E4sNCvw9hIXTYQCf6yAKoGBflE3qedNy9vRL2jiRo2wkc26qTTL-xNP08L2aM5Ik8FY-YJSfjA/s320/IMG_1337.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465412739974814802" /></a><br />Yes, we finally took Isabella's training wheels off, in February, and tried to teach her how to ride a bike. Needless to say, the training wheels are back on and Danny bent them up. We go biking as a family often and didn't feel comfortable enough to take them off. She rarely uses them but they are there just in case. We need to bit the bullet and take them off!Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631417287795006932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30319305.post-90793723821335485662010-04-28T21:25:00.000-07:002010-04-28T21:29:55.884-07:00Valentine's Day at UPS...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvf7lxe_x-3nEMAQPVRJexeH6WWs6DUJG8OevXpVZCVBKTRtR46rlFYjSvTS8y6tZd2Ti1O8BuASm7ayMtYWvI9Eo1e2dWqdR2xeq7K1CHeRO1i3meWI61W77XiOez2iMcUkQ8Og/s1600/IMG_0815.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvf7lxe_x-3nEMAQPVRJexeH6WWs6DUJG8OevXpVZCVBKTRtR46rlFYjSvTS8y6tZd2Ti1O8BuASm7ayMtYWvI9Eo1e2dWqdR2xeq7K1CHeRO1i3meWI61W77XiOez2iMcUkQ8Og/s320/IMG_0815.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465411309404400290" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLVithjyytrXkm_j4TaFEWBdtnwpDlALBkHQZFJ3sN3qyEtIWpCU1BNe13Yta2Nhnbqn7cEO9Uj0U2hrlvV_ZUHQPGHzOG7WYm25Vo6IPi26MtmRQK0upjj04czB5NYgmXrLF6Gg/s1600/IMG_0817.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLVithjyytrXkm_j4TaFEWBdtnwpDlALBkHQZFJ3sN3qyEtIWpCU1BNe13Yta2Nhnbqn7cEO9Uj0U2hrlvV_ZUHQPGHzOG7WYm25Vo6IPi26MtmRQK0upjj04czB5NYgmXrLF6Gg/s320/IMG_0817.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465411304763862738" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRVOJuGZPBEGC1S7l8pmwp9bZgJTAm47Fg6NB9a0JMDbw8JsYVticccYoPNJNZ3Zpeb7DLqGnGtMYOCy238R6U7S2qKXTAVWNzdk6JgdFRk4gbGs_gRK3pyYXTgjRwgqKa-yJdyw/s1600/IMG_0818.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRVOJuGZPBEGC1S7l8pmwp9bZgJTAm47Fg6NB9a0JMDbw8JsYVticccYoPNJNZ3Zpeb7DLqGnGtMYOCy238R6U7S2qKXTAVWNzdk6JgdFRk4gbGs_gRK3pyYXTgjRwgqKa-yJdyw/s320/IMG_0818.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465411292685488050" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIG91WFp1ARhSvEOoSyCt1W5j6t35I2umlMiGFgcB7K9WsEA_tiHv0Tla8dOSkNT-LnNgBWxhjKxhklGJMs31mvotpf5CIwDO0GVBQx3UHa3hB87_DGPD7c06PZ7ONbiC0Wo22PQ/s1600/IMG_0819.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIG91WFp1ARhSvEOoSyCt1W5j6t35I2umlMiGFgcB7K9WsEA_tiHv0Tla8dOSkNT-LnNgBWxhjKxhklGJMs31mvotpf5CIwDO0GVBQx3UHa3hB87_DGPD7c06PZ7ONbiC0Wo22PQ/s320/IMG_0819.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465411282616665234" /></a><br />I was able to make it to centers on Valentine's Day in Isabella's classroom. I just love holidays and all the fun things that Mrs. Tiede does with the kiddos in her classroom. Here is a little taste of the day.<div><br /></div><div>Why I love Isabella...</div><div><br /></div><div>I love her compassion for others.</div><div>I love watching her play with Chase and all the sisterly love she gives him.</div><div>I love her hugs and kisses.</div><div>I love it when I pick her up from school and she runs to me with a big smile.</div><div>I love cuddling and watching a movie with her.</div><div>I love watching her grow up into a beautiful young lady.</div><div>I love the weekend, holidays, and breaks that I get with her.</div><div>I love her more than words can express!!</div>Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631417287795006932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30319305.post-49326352295975467172010-04-23T08:54:00.000-07:002010-04-23T08:56:05.001-07:00Get Schooled...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-style: italic; line-height: 20px; ">Get Schooled Photo is having a birthday party! Over a $1000 in gifts from amazing vendors! visit the blog 4 YOUR gift http://bit.ly/awjv26</span>Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631417287795006932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30319305.post-35146142371550310182010-04-22T23:46:00.000-07:002010-04-22T23:52:58.267-07:00I love...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg75FQhqZaW0vEAjx-ad_ugkRkr8WZPJA88rayFPvNqhMNmkoV91MFwLPrTUF-O3MwYtS1SWeYd57BSmT9_QrSAih3R1jqENCvtArY6FVILbWGhtP3diRaqMYlu73UV8voZuTaz5w/s1600/IMG_0807+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg75FQhqZaW0vEAjx-ad_ugkRkr8WZPJA88rayFPvNqhMNmkoV91MFwLPrTUF-O3MwYtS1SWeYd57BSmT9_QrSAih3R1jqENCvtArY6FVILbWGhtP3diRaqMYlu73UV8voZuTaz5w/s320/IMG_0807+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463221751254541298" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7iUZc7AgFsCLVk5Gm7WIKgGc0BACi3qE4Z5PPAUwUrGWQeua3VbP6INgIAV92otPnTJVL4Zfg3QTX4Y4_ddv5jfTN7wx6HXvg5-7GYGmEyVeCnLAQxleiYSjp47nuhziwQGfg9g/s1600/IMG_0805+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7iUZc7AgFsCLVk5Gm7WIKgGc0BACi3qE4Z5PPAUwUrGWQeua3VbP6INgIAV92otPnTJVL4Zfg3QTX4Y4_ddv5jfTN7wx6HXvg5-7GYGmEyVeCnLAQxleiYSjp47nuhziwQGfg9g/s320/IMG_0805+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463221740584622178" /></a><br />I love that crocked smile that Chase has.<div><br /></div><div>I love how loving he is.</div><div><br /></div><div>I love having him with me at home right now.</div><div><br /></div><div>I love so many things about this boy! </div><div><br /></div><div>This is my cutie on Valentine's Day. He brought a Valentine's card for the card exchange in class and wanted to show it for the pictures. He was so proud of it.</div>Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631417287795006932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30319305.post-32824507320535271502010-04-22T23:44:00.000-07:002010-04-22T23:46:42.631-07:00Greg and Steve<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5mISEDPLcV5sS9ZLZ00Q1XBwqEMEj7EheW8QRuGUfWfUCtJAG7CHMC235_ve8MZ1HJWYk1suJtywqgi2-5n7d8Z8QScqd6P7JR_qHMydi7BrnS-2zPs4gj5nd8QW8J-ePtI7oLw/s1600/IMG_0786+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5mISEDPLcV5sS9ZLZ00Q1XBwqEMEj7EheW8QRuGUfWfUCtJAG7CHMC235_ve8MZ1HJWYk1suJtywqgi2-5n7d8Z8QScqd6P7JR_qHMydi7BrnS-2zPs4gj5nd8QW8J-ePtI7oLw/s320/IMG_0786+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463220604376061938" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIUUADt17v8u2R7UGLT5FkLSxKRz98lZ2FBgpB0oh_g1iiFieoE57D9MGQfXBfZo2PtZRub-183gd7oapl79zzcvA6ADKeQhVsgyEmZ4Pm67JAJFp-SlFJ6Lfjc-_P_NVcJ7XMEQ/s1600/IMG_0788+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIUUADt17v8u2R7UGLT5FkLSxKRz98lZ2FBgpB0oh_g1iiFieoE57D9MGQfXBfZo2PtZRub-183gd7oapl79zzcvA6ADKeQhVsgyEmZ4Pm67JAJFp-SlFJ6Lfjc-_P_NVcJ7XMEQ/s320/IMG_0788+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463220593518123026" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1VYzL98_luf8Ws-nOeoXu6n3ABugS6o64fnMep4A_kDJ31kPvaPvV8qIFOGR9xIviUQl7lynsGtlECnq49axDq8kiAhXxHJZ1pmu-BbwQqtROpERUYOJrE3KW_gryOsy2BuQz0g/s1600/IMG_0789+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1VYzL98_luf8Ws-nOeoXu6n3ABugS6o64fnMep4A_kDJ31kPvaPvV8qIFOGR9xIviUQl7lynsGtlECnq49axDq8kiAhXxHJZ1pmu-BbwQqtROpERUYOJrE3KW_gryOsy2BuQz0g/s320/IMG_0789+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463220583848233570" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSex9mM6kCAmP_K0hoD4-I2rZSccwGrcCZ6pr4ILM1XHUmPPLN8rH5rczZW4JgydOwX0cJM0PhNXL2Xd3qYUJhFP9LhiIXMaIG9btNWRKkfufpT88Q5oS-r02VCOOlsLHAferjA/s1600/IMG_0792+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSex9mM6kCAmP_K0hoD4-I2rZSccwGrcCZ6pr4ILM1XHUmPPLN8rH5rczZW4JgydOwX0cJM0PhNXL2Xd3qYUJhFP9LhiIXMaIG9btNWRKkfufpT88Q5oS-r02VCOOlsLHAferjA/s320/IMG_0792+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463220571625713458" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiisOFz4zjTk7LMPSriJ_xA-wYAXv5VhPfi-dHV3y6mInRBBXSNzQNveoVb6XRgnrhwmcfxkZdv3aHqA9QBndxFxUne3bVhl1dr1fou5aK-hM0gLAvyD11Iq5FbUiBw5hMK_i5M7Q/s1600/IMG_0800+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiisOFz4zjTk7LMPSriJ_xA-wYAXv5VhPfi-dHV3y6mInRBBXSNzQNveoVb6XRgnrhwmcfxkZdv3aHqA9QBndxFxUne3bVhl1dr1fou5aK-hM0gLAvyD11Iq5FbUiBw5hMK_i5M7Q/s320/IMG_0800+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463220557066094642" /></a><br />On February 5th Chase, Grandma Hockey, and I went to go see Greg and Steve for Chase's pre-school field trip. It was tons of fun! Chase loved it! We had great seats. He was so glad that Grandma Hockey was able to come with us. He still sings their songs every once in a while.Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631417287795006932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30319305.post-73005719564664075082010-04-22T23:26:00.000-07:002010-04-22T23:35:42.751-07:00My Mommy turns 70...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRoJGYs1t8-ZdJsmZeNvsy_hQWxnclhTNMM8ZQdXfxtxuZkAsR844zk_mBRSqWI16_jFKJcCuoa8m38o3PzEYTW61kYWeZ6CNaiyNdgtYxh2WRoWJwDLJ52T9EEBtfEiiLeLQASQ/s1600/IMG_0783.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRoJGYs1t8-ZdJsmZeNvsy_hQWxnclhTNMM8ZQdXfxtxuZkAsR844zk_mBRSqWI16_jFKJcCuoa8m38o3PzEYTW61kYWeZ6CNaiyNdgtYxh2WRoWJwDLJ52T9EEBtfEiiLeLQASQ/s320/IMG_0783.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463215651534822370" /></a><br />It is so weird for me to think of my Mommy as a 70 year old. There isn't anything about my Mom that is anything close to a 70 year old. She looks young, she acts young, and like I always tell her, you are as young as you think you are.<div><br /></div><div>Well, I bet you are surprised that you don't see a big party or a big trip for her BIG birthday but my Mommy made me promise that I wouldn't have a party for her and we are in the works planning the trip...right Mom? </div><div><br /></div><div>So instead we had a great filet dinner and I got her a cake and her favorite ice cream from Baskin Robbins. We sang to her and the kids gave her their little homemade gifts. She said it was perfect. I hope so because for everything my Mom does for me I wanted to do so much more but at the same time I wanted to respect her wishes. </div><div><br /></div><div>I love you SO much Mommy! There aren't words to express how grateful I am that you are my Mom. What a lucky person I am to have you as an example all my life. If I am anything like you then I am doing real good! =)</div>Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631417287795006932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30319305.post-81960879612221738672010-04-22T23:20:00.000-07:002010-04-22T23:22:38.632-07:00100th day of school...or<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLTOSeXnuaMWuWKz-tgVokpzS65PdM6OUsu19G002XjrBUbka9t2eHkrba0D46rpEtaIFIOwqoZdgUMkYbgn_nrKR-oFvvRtVUJvP-tRCPGPHPBHQ1b7boa3BlrLyQf6n05oC9EA/s1600/IMG_8653.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLTOSeXnuaMWuWKz-tgVokpzS65PdM6OUsu19G002XjrBUbka9t2eHkrba0D46rpEtaIFIOwqoZdgUMkYbgn_nrKR-oFvvRtVUJvP-tRCPGPHPBHQ1b7boa3BlrLyQf6n05oC9EA/s320/IMG_8653.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463214358139008962" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1w12wSBwnAcP89-_lQtkm1RP8pJBomwBzuAZghji-oqbb7hMopPt9NCukxJFpbZRydrq_tAlkSjwsZBMgNTIOpTicNIjXMtOA7Kl9XeZ2_RmAXDmcmieaL3ClnweSMMenQeB6Hg/s1600/IMG_8650.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1w12wSBwnAcP89-_lQtkm1RP8pJBomwBzuAZghji-oqbb7hMopPt9NCukxJFpbZRydrq_tAlkSjwsZBMgNTIOpTicNIjXMtOA7Kl9XeZ2_RmAXDmcmieaL3ClnweSMMenQeB6Hg/s320/IMG_8650.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463214350339169122" /></a>At Isabella's school they are supposed to dress up as a 100 year old on the 100th day of school. So here is our 100 year old woman. Doesn't she look good for her age. =)Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631417287795006932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30319305.post-48899068718229620292010-04-22T11:21:00.000-07:002010-04-22T11:52:14.963-07:00Cabin in Tahoe<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieXBA_9JpvRelx72mqN1Q7i17LZGpCeh5Y04kXEQNYeyUOTm_xR0MvwNfHNlBN0QNqqDKVWrvqgeGPenBF-sMaCSaHSgoxvJO0a9P_hTCoS0lDuZjy7-wWKHujMztTlO2QdsPe-w/s1600/IMG_7679+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieXBA_9JpvRelx72mqN1Q7i17LZGpCeh5Y04kXEQNYeyUOTm_xR0MvwNfHNlBN0QNqqDKVWrvqgeGPenBF-sMaCSaHSgoxvJO0a9P_hTCoS0lDuZjy7-wWKHujMztTlO2QdsPe-w/s320/IMG_7679+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463035073132253106" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Isabella making snowballs to hit Antony with.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYaE6FgLZFfUe9JPrU7VeGNRKHRCODtuS5yzQF9WHHTlk_XQyc1iN0iGo3uW2MVuQHMy8LoDzZ5WRpyF3MWqQbjPz_fdp_mqQgNnEs5giVYxHObKwhHlSpPRo46zSLEqc4l2ms8w/s1600/IMG_7695+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYaE6FgLZFfUe9JPrU7VeGNRKHRCODtuS5yzQF9WHHTlk_XQyc1iN0iGo3uW2MVuQHMy8LoDzZ5WRpyF3MWqQbjPz_fdp_mqQgNnEs5giVYxHObKwhHlSpPRo46zSLEqc4l2ms8w/s320/IMG_7695+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463035070167327666" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This is my niece Taryn and I. I love hanging out with her. We had so much fun at the cabin. (That is the cabin we stayed in in the background.)</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqaRXPYz6Mcf1Uh_horrp4aEcbcWRRDrCRO8j32LFbFXMxAnb3eaq5cwN5DD-1oJ41L3cojSbdjMeCE3aBaw02HdPpgbf_28m_PWTEjpIPfSiITF-HPeaZH7vn9dsNXGkp-wOQAQ/s1600/IMG_7712+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqaRXPYz6Mcf1Uh_horrp4aEcbcWRRDrCRO8j32LFbFXMxAnb3eaq5cwN5DD-1oJ41L3cojSbdjMeCE3aBaw02HdPpgbf_28m_PWTEjpIPfSiITF-HPeaZH7vn9dsNXGkp-wOQAQ/s320/IMG_7712+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463035057428023714" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Our little family by the snowman that everyone made.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOGCdo-0eDrCTNgXpy0lGZLC9RsqlMkRJ826uUsCMIT-a0UKCEIWcvRallP7x-vZQxA9WVL07snpDYZjJbN0kt4gZvwCn76lqqlPz3EsP1ywQNVek1ZUx15JwTSZA6Gz9_30Wxxg/s1600/IMG_7717+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOGCdo-0eDrCTNgXpy0lGZLC9RsqlMkRJ826uUsCMIT-a0UKCEIWcvRallP7x-vZQxA9WVL07snpDYZjJbN0kt4gZvwCn76lqqlPz3EsP1ywQNVek1ZUx15JwTSZA6Gz9_30Wxxg/s320/IMG_7717+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463035048842649570" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Her is Antony and I after I kicked his butah in a snowball fight. It is hard to tell but we are soaked!!!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSyYfffNdjDnWc8Vm4rSHLlUdF6AfrLThFe_I9fAbVDQ11Cih0BcLsDQUqbPF82pPCsfWlSpX5qZTGmM7EomF1Ln37jGKYJMQLTTFbFdIb-qk-VQQcrwBHm6ELwEJr_TKH3R-b9Q/s1600/IMG_7731+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSyYfffNdjDnWc8Vm4rSHLlUdF6AfrLThFe_I9fAbVDQ11Cih0BcLsDQUqbPF82pPCsfWlSpX5qZTGmM7EomF1Ln37jGKYJMQLTTFbFdIb-qk-VQQcrwBHm6ELwEJr_TKH3R-b9Q/s320/IMG_7731+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463034326291889746" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Serenity and Isabella sledding down the BIG hill.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS7N5RqGh6B9wsdzXuKceQzVqtYh3r8xG326nklGgZy4Wh757SKcgh0m4UiWej9VyrsopZOpwtgRrq7TWdyjH3ikhkDZBt9WNVzN8av-4hU234dXRwBKMhJQ01Ll81eKlE0Uy2vA/s1600/IMG_7770+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS7N5RqGh6B9wsdzXuKceQzVqtYh3r8xG326nklGgZy4Wh757SKcgh0m4UiWej9VyrsopZOpwtgRrq7TWdyjH3ikhkDZBt9WNVzN8av-4hU234dXRwBKMhJQ01Ll81eKlE0Uy2vA/s320/IMG_7770+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463034318284230050" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I just LOVE her snow suit. Thank so much to my friend Jamie for the cute borrow.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQWZKcMdmAhhlYyognhHK9XdQojpGpf2Pw88OoVklnHb6hF2D4HJRyR8akoi8yExJzPMg0DQsq053ZLTZCtu2XMX4OOpXoeTKRbMh8P4CtxhJ37YgYhUFrhCWcC_SmOs70W7qnaQ/s1600/IMG_7789+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQWZKcMdmAhhlYyognhHK9XdQojpGpf2Pw88OoVklnHb6hF2D4HJRyR8akoi8yExJzPMg0DQsq053ZLTZCtu2XMX4OOpXoeTKRbMh8P4CtxhJ37YgYhUFrhCWcC_SmOs70W7qnaQ/s320/IMG_7789+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463034309980157634" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">There is nothing vacationing with my hubby. He is a totally different person.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX6RU0ZnAz6J9TCt4AytMxbc2nvGbOM97nxvRweiHXHgNOv7t671PQa8W9Y15nXa-87BUynjick4GdFu7WLQlN9VGq_lW_vogfnN0_mUBAoAGYEWw-9D6VklkUj7fdH0z0-l1tzg/s1600/IMG_7831+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX6RU0ZnAz6J9TCt4AytMxbc2nvGbOM97nxvRweiHXHgNOv7t671PQa8W9Y15nXa-87BUynjick4GdFu7WLQlN9VGq_lW_vogfnN0_mUBAoAGYEWw-9D6VklkUj7fdH0z0-l1tzg/s320/IMG_7831+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463034299259007698" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">My little man. I love his blue eyes with the white snowy background. He's so cute!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiATcoF65G_N5wMON0CCK0JE2ucWws3Brt3qOqsBK6y6oQYV0J9GKyvHSvaV8Dqzzx865bDAUSRbQaUVQi_-eUwLhMQNDSe9nMG0Oj7-3qH9_yE2IeX3oVIvySEeayROq-VaxmRtQ/s1600/IMG_7834+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiATcoF65G_N5wMON0CCK0JE2ucWws3Brt3qOqsBK6y6oQYV0J9GKyvHSvaV8Dqzzx865bDAUSRbQaUVQi_-eUwLhMQNDSe9nMG0Oj7-3qH9_yE2IeX3oVIvySEeayROq-VaxmRtQ/s320/IMG_7834+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463029484624599474" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9bQADCdc377HuFmQ6kVweY-NAwOc61vWonqFn2_q6NToOa2wkRQNbEkH3cSXmh0DS_SxJXZNb1s7ZD4sGqcGA9jWQIHhjOqAHJji4r8gV5ELwBUij48wzOZiANXqS3hz__g3P3w/s1600/IMG_7919.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9bQADCdc377HuFmQ6kVweY-NAwOc61vWonqFn2_q6NToOa2wkRQNbEkH3cSXmh0DS_SxJXZNb1s7ZD4sGqcGA9jWQIHhjOqAHJji4r8gV5ELwBUij48wzOZiANXqS3hz__g3P3w/s320/IMG_7919.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463029476307509490" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">It was Kris's birthday while we were at the cabin and Isabella and Serenity were giving him extra loves on his birthday. They even swept the floor for him.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKxr6HkEqLTyhww9S325fRqoOXJ0YZo2r45bWwaQ9KScVHecZjUnpJTZrqPpGjWRlnMLWe3LyeUDD3AcKGe-9lEX4QMsEXQDRIPqChlFKrK-Zais1rJFPaBQmAFka_oIvFYnz_Jw/s1600/IMG_7932+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKxr6HkEqLTyhww9S325fRqoOXJ0YZo2r45bWwaQ9KScVHecZjUnpJTZrqPpGjWRlnMLWe3LyeUDD3AcKGe-9lEX4QMsEXQDRIPqChlFKrK-Zais1rJFPaBQmAFka_oIvFYnz_Jw/s320/IMG_7932+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463029470675028466" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I just LOVE this picture with all the cousins. They have so much fun together! =)</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2pqVNltGzGfESqndY0aHnF6HkR8MvEC5y07mr2V2jHAIiyMvkMBa6XgqtXE0OoB6gghTNOeKmqy8XbrClRJe3o2WbP65PBzecyWjtyRq65UYOdiI-kfWaeUblXeRUoeogb9CxYg/s1600/IMG_7967+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2pqVNltGzGfESqndY0aHnF6HkR8MvEC5y07mr2V2jHAIiyMvkMBa6XgqtXE0OoB6gghTNOeKmqy8XbrClRJe3o2WbP65PBzecyWjtyRq65UYOdiI-kfWaeUblXeRUoeogb9CxYg/s320/IMG_7967+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463029454477593874" /></a><br /><div>We went to the cabin for New Years. It was SO SO SO fun! We had a blast. We don't get to the snow very often as a family because our first and only trip, until now, was a disaster. It was a cold and cold could get with a blizzard rolling through so my kids never had a desire to go to the snow. This trip was awesome. The weather was gorgeous. My kids still talk about it and would love to go back again. Thanks so much to Kris and Dawna for opening their cabin in Tahoe to us. We had so much fun! =)</div>Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631417287795006932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30319305.post-64110206569553780572010-04-22T09:40:00.000-07:002010-04-22T10:07:54.892-07:00Saturday School...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkT7M3fWaIoeXfp8zqGUME4dV275r_0WTK35v8lncT91G72pqqxF3w30XrN7ZUeUusAMXYQMPwZf7bDbBd2CxuwitRii4spit4ZFT9P439eWS8suBH0E7vrXqgZb-OcodxEOwocA/s1600/IMG_0489.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkT7M3fWaIoeXfp8zqGUME4dV275r_0WTK35v8lncT91G72pqqxF3w30XrN7ZUeUusAMXYQMPwZf7bDbBd2CxuwitRii4spit4ZFT9P439eWS8suBH0E7vrXqgZb-OcodxEOwocA/s320/IMG_0489.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463005064967752866" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWNsDP1O1EcK6Ysfd344DKOjN9JzxuHKExeoFauFh05oYPqyQ4I0GX1nAUAd3tqPIui643PAnczKSK9J3qgZnCBioWfBie_28KWT6LpNJYhUaOa7J7vHTK3XD-RvVNiNZJYrLIhQ/s1600/IMG_0490.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWNsDP1O1EcK6Ysfd344DKOjN9JzxuHKExeoFauFh05oYPqyQ4I0GX1nAUAd3tqPIui643PAnczKSK9J3qgZnCBioWfBie_28KWT6LpNJYhUaOa7J7vHTK3XD-RvVNiNZJYrLIhQ/s320/IMG_0490.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463005056965115170" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrSyCO8JoYUYy9VYFzQt1G6MAvTIEEAHYpc5Iy0smFB5QZJVARfg2Veqyuyqg9s4PLu_g8BDl4hNYZjwHDu5uPukBDlCzJxrehxpisrodDFHgaj6mG_rf8oRawaAa5VsoYotGxvg/s1600/IMG_0492.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrSyCO8JoYUYy9VYFzQt1G6MAvTIEEAHYpc5Iy0smFB5QZJVARfg2Veqyuyqg9s4PLu_g8BDl4hNYZjwHDu5uPukBDlCzJxrehxpisrodDFHgaj6mG_rf8oRawaAa5VsoYotGxvg/s320/IMG_0492.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463005048145638978" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZCEteet1zPD2gLjVhp2Mz3GErV7CrhjStQB92CeuxKkuvAl-ELLWxD1h9y_Fw5NdGLD8_s14d8sqTCb3ttQhlU0bFcSFRDoRpHiSXV9cvApe-4O2_OE_POA8efoy8GBOPeovB0w/s1600/IMG_0498.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZCEteet1zPD2gLjVhp2Mz3GErV7CrhjStQB92CeuxKkuvAl-ELLWxD1h9y_Fw5NdGLD8_s14d8sqTCb3ttQhlU0bFcSFRDoRpHiSXV9cvApe-4O2_OE_POA8efoy8GBOPeovB0w/s320/IMG_0498.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463005032839770130" /></a><br />Isabella had Saturday school on January 30th. Our 2nd Saturday school is always geared toward charity. This year we did book donations to needy schools in our area. Every child was supposed to buy a new book and at the Saturday school we made a bookmark, name plate, and book review. Isabella chose Purplicious for her book to give to another child in need. I am so glad that UPS does a Saturday school like this. I think that it is so important for my children to be involved in service. It was a fun Saturday School!Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631417287795006932noreply@blogger.com0