2014 T-Ball

Jaylee played her first year of T-ball. I helped coach her team, the Cardinals. She got pretty good at stopping the ball, now we need to work on hitting. 

Life Just Gets A Little Too Busy Sometimes

It has been awhile.  Today as I typed up the last of my summer assignments, I realized how much I miss writing.  Writing about my children helps me remember some of the great times we have had.  I vowed to get back at it, and to make the time for it!

Since my last post....

 I got married.

My sweet and sassy grandmother, Norma Smith, passed away.

Aiden started and finished Kindergarten.

Jaylee started and finished her first year of preschool.

 And Lots and Lots of Other Stuff....

Where, oh Where has All the Time Gone?

I have neglected this blog.  There is no excuse for it, I have an iPhone and should be updating this thing all the time.  My excuse: I do better thinking and writing on my computer.  Oh, and I am super busy. 

Me update:

Last year I met a sweet, caring, and handsome guy, Chad.  After getting to know each other, we introduced our kids and everyone hit it off.  We began spending more and more time with each other.  I am sure you have seen them mentioned before.  A year after our first date, Chad proposed to me, and we are planning for a November 3rd wedding.  Yes, November of this year!  So I am busy planning a wedding. 

After taking classes all summer, I am now teaching 6th grade science!  It is a refreshing change of pace.  I have been busy learning the curriculum and getting to know my 100 new students this year.  I also play chauffeur to Aiden.


Kids update:

Aiden is super busy going to preschool at Northside Elementary in Geneseo every single morning.  He loves his teachers, and I hope they love him.  And yes, he does ride the short bus.

He also keeps busy with fall soccer and swimming lessons. 

He still carries his three dogs around, but he also enjoys playing with his real dog, Soxi.  Yes, our first pet...  Not sure what I was thinking!  We got her at the end of July, she is a Miniature Pinscher.

Aiden turned 5 in September and decided to have another baseball birthday party.  This year he wanted the White Sox.  His future step-sister Brooklyn may have persuaded him a little.  

Sweet Jaylee has grown so much.  She is out of her crib and in a big girl bed.  (Should I mention her bed is a king size?)  She loves to play with her pink Power Ranger figure, dolls, and Legos.  She also loves terrorizing the poor dog! 

Jaylee's 2nd Birthday Party

On Saturday we had family over to celebrate Jaylee's 2nd Birthday.  The kids had a blast playing outside, eating cake, and watching Jaylee open presents. 

Jaylee's Birthday with the Girls

Jaylee's second birthday celebration on Friday night was with Kiersten and Brooklyn.  We had dinner at Culvers and then came home to open presents.  The girls picked out a barbie, and two pillow pets!  The also surprised Jaylee with a Barbie Jeep.  She is in love with it!

Jaylee's 2nd Birthday!

Jaylee blew out candles in her donuts for breakfast!

  It is so hard to believe she is already two!  My how time flies! 

 Mommy and the birthday girl!

More candles at Charlotte's!

Cheese!

Opening a present with help from Aiden.

First Braid

Last week, Jaylee had her first braid!  I was so excited, I love doing other people's hair...if only she would sit still for a little bit longer...

Toothpaste?

Someone likes her toothpaste!  I think she'd brush her teeth all day if I'd let her! Which is hilarious considering she is already missing one!

Peek A Boo!

Veteran's Day

Cheese!

J vs Snowman

The snowman is slightly taller this year!

Happy Halloween!

Columbus Day Trip to Niabi Zoo

It was a gorgeous day to head to the zoo!  Aiden wanted to take the wagon and pack a lunch, and that is just what we did.  What a fun morning!  The highlight was feeding the giraffes.  I don't have any pictures of Jaylee and Aiden feeding them as I was helping as well.  They had a blast feeding them lettuce.