Bruiser Boy!!

Well this is not the first for Austin I wish I could say, but he does know how to do it well. We decided to watch a basketball game while Katelynn was doing her Gymnastics, and Austin was going up and down the bleachers when he decided instead of taking the steps he would go in between. "Austin please be careful", I said for the 10th time, and WHAM!! He did not take a big enough step. It was actually worse than it is now and I did not have my camera with me darn it. I love Ice and how it helps to heal a bruise. Austin is a big boy, and even though he did take it with some tears, eventually he calmed down when a lady gave him some gum drops. He was having fun trying to figure out the different flavors. LOL gotta love kids. Ok so the top Picture for some reason is flipped to the right and it is however his left eye. I thought I fixed it, but it keeps coming up this way. A little FYI for you guys..

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Skateboarding!!

OK one of the fun summer activities for Katelynn is to learn how to skateboard. I found a rec center with a skateboarding area, and they are suppose to have an instructor to teach the basics. Well needless to say when we got there today just happens to be a tournament so there were no instructors. There was a man by the name of Kent who offered to give her the basics. He first told her how to position her feet, and then to push with the other foot when she has pushed 3-4times she then puts both feet on the board. She practiced for a bit while he went off to play. When he got back she was able to do these things. Then he said once you get the basics of staying on the board and balance you can start off doing little tricks like lifting the board while in motion or learning to turn side to side.. It was fun to see her do all these things, and even though there was not a real instructor Kent did a great job of giving her direction. Here is my first time at video... Way to go Katelynn!!!

Hurray for SUMMER!!

The kids are so excited it's summer! First of all no school, and its hot enough that a pool sounded really nice that afternoon. So I let the kids pick round or square, well I guess because last year's was square we got a round one to play in. I love these pools big enough for all of us to have fun, and I can put it away when we are done... We also have plans on swimming lessons this year, so this is good practice for them.. Hurray for summer!!

Look a Lady Bug!!!

Ok I am so proud of my boy.. I got him this bug finding microscope that will ask you questions and verify what type of bug you see.. Well it came with a book too, and Austin will get his handy dandy book out whenever he sees a bug.. As you can guess we found a ladybug, and oh boy he was so excited! First he had to get out his book, and then I had to read what it said about the lady bug. He was so excited I had to take a picture with his new discovery. He is so cute looking at this bug on a piece of grass. My little handsome man!!! Oh and James you thought he wouldn'
t like this gift cause it was not a boy thing... HA HA HA!!!

Can it get any worse!

Ok so I have to tell you this first month on my own has been fun to say the least. First the car accident which I have severe whip lash from, my mother thank goodness was here to help with the kids and all my issues so far too bad she had to go back home boo hoo... Thanks mom for all of your help. Then I have a vacuum which we have had for oh I'd say about 7years now blow up on me... I had to actually make a decision and buy a new one without consulting my hubby which was actually difficult (which I did not think would be) turns out he is better at this than I am. LOL I did a lot of research and found a really good buy and YEAH Best buy!! The only bummer was we had accumulated $15 of reward zone dollars and I was going to get the wii fit eventually, but when this happened I had to use it for a vacuum.. You all ready for which vacuum I discovered.... I know the tension I can just feel it...LOL I decided on the Bissel Pet Hair Eraser!! Ta Da.. I do have to say I am extremely pleased I got it home and my sister put it together for me due to my ailment... I vacuumed and vacuumed each room oh I'd say about 2-4times each depending on the room, and the worse part about this is I kept getting stuff up and it was NASTY!!! So after all this I decided my vacuum which we thought was a gem was not properly working oh maybe since we moved here with all the junk I picked up.. HA HA HA still the thought of it GROSS!!! I am very proud of myself and very happy with my decision thought I would send a picture of my new vacuum which is a proud member of this family now...

Savannah's Room!!

My mom and I had the task of getting Savannah's room painted. I wanted to do something original, but terribly cute. This is our end result. I love it! I think it is my favorite next to Austin's room. I added the Squares to the corners for just the right amount of color to blend the wall hangings I already had, and added her name which by the way was not my Idea I have to say thank you to Andie she is so crafty. If you look close enough that is scrapbook paper glued to wooden letters.. Yeah what a great Idea. I got the flower mirror and hanger for I think a buck or two and painted them.. I have a list of things to do this summer and now I can officially mark one off. Thank you to my mom who worked really hard seeings how my back was hurting so much from the accident she is so wonderful I love her so much.. This room completely fits Savannah she is girly and looks her best in purple. Hope you all like it especially James.