Happy Spring

At the rate I'm blogging...looks like it will be a quarterly issue!!!

A lot is going on in my life (our life):

Anthony has been playing T-ball and involved in the TOT program (Teams of Tomorrow) that many daycares/schools offer. It is all about ball handling skills. He loves both sports...can't get enough! Not sure what I'll do with him this fall? As for summer, I'm looking for swim lessons. We do have a pool in the neighborhood that is HUGE and very nice, so I might have to do it myself.

 



As for Avery, we are on the verge of being potty trained, she does very well at school. So I'll knock that out this summer. She is talking in sentences now and VERY independent...VERY! Has to put her shoes on herself, get in the car herself, shut the door herself, light switch herself...ok this list is too long to keep going. It wasn't long ago when we went through this with Anthony...so I remember well!

 Robby is in the middle of Spring Ball right now (actually it's over tomorrow).  I can't tell you how happy I am about that! It's just like fall ball!  So he'll be around all summer then Football season begins Aug 1st! That is when I become a widow again. He is still at Mansfiend Timberview High. He did try for a Head Coaching job this year but no luck yet. Maybe next year will be his year!

As for me...well I'm very excited that school is almost out (only 2 1/2 weeks). I'm ready for a Bolivar vacation to just get away and relax...well going to Bolivar is actually NOT relaxing at all. It's worring about where and what the kids are doing all the time! I've also started a new business.  I'm selling Premier Designs Jewelry. I absolutely love it. Love the jewelry, price is right and sales are good. I'm making a nice extra income and dream to one day let it take over teaching so I can stay home with my kiddos.

Happy Fall Y'all

Happy Fall Y'all

Well, I'm back! I've decided to take a day off of work to clean, hang pictures, vote, and BLOG! I wanted to share with you my most recent pictures of my babies. We have been very busy with school, festivals, and pumpkin patches!

My Avery is growing up so fast. We have done away with the high chair, the paci's, and are even practicing drinking from a cup...she is just months away from turning 2! How'd that happen??? She is precious, funny, beautiful, smart...and I fighter! Guess you have to be tough when you have an older brother. She is so fun to play with and watch. She is starting to tattle on her brother which is halarious because you can't understand the words coming out of her mouth but she's pointing and tattling! Anthony better watch out, it won't be long before we understand her.

Anthony is growing up all too fast! In just over a month he will be 4...WOAH! He is learning so much, has an amazing vocabulary, loves his sister, ...and unfortunately gets into lots of trouble at school. He is all b-o-y and more! I hope this is just a stage and not something I  have to deal with in grade school.

Here are some pictures of the two of them...hope you enjoy!

Anthony and Avery with Pumpkins!!!

 

Happy Halloween!

Avery loved the little ones!

Anthony doesn't understand the importance of taking pictures and how serious it is for momma!!!



This is picture day at their school. Anthony is sooo silly!

Another silly face



 

Daddy helping Anthony with the paint ball gun.

This age is impossible to get them both to look at the camera and smile! And Avery bends down every time a take a shot...what is up with that? I think she is trying to do what brother is doing. I always tell Anthony to bend down so he is level with Avery.

 

 



Is Summer really almost over???

Well, I guess so! The kids are actually starting back to daycare next week so I can get several things done in my room. Unfortunately I am teacher AND a custodian at my school! I have never been to a school that is so filthy. I have already been up there twice this summer just cleaning so that I don't have to spend my first week back taking care of that.

On a better note...I am changing grades this year. I am teaching 2nd grade and I am VERY excited about that. As you know, I've taught 1st grade for 7 years, then was a reading specialist for 2 years, then we moved to Forney and I got a third grade job last year and now on to 2nd grade! I have been addicted to PINTEREST all summer and have gotten so many cute classroom ideas. I can't wait to try them out in my room this year. I will try to take some pictures of them and post them.

Many of you that read my blog probably have not heard yet...but Robby is actually no longer with Forney ISD. Yep, moved up here last summer, built a house (which I love) and already gone! He along with three other coaches that were at N. Forney have moved to Mansfield ISD...Timberview High School. We are now the wolves...not the Falcons! Anthony however still runs around the house screaming "gooooo falcons" So...let's go WOLVES!

If you are not on Pinterest, well you need to be. And please follow me! I have posted some very cute classroom ideas, gifts for teachers, outfits, holiday decor, and of course a few recipes!

Because my kiddos are so cute...I must post a few pictures...ENJOY!

 Look at that cute smile

 Rockin Out!

 Yes, he is wearing tall socks...it kills me, but he must have them!

 My big babies!

 Like brother...like sister

 Such a big helper!

 Anthony literally covers every inch of grass with his daddy on mowing day!

This is Anthony's favorite outfit...rain boots, backpack, and sun hat like daddy!



Fourth of July Week

For the Fourth we headed back down to Bolivar for the week. Robby had the week off of work so we stayed for 7 days. The kids had a great time at the beach again. The first part of the week was raining but then the weather was perfect the rest of the time. We decided one day we'd spend some time in Galveston. We went to Pleasure Pier, Rainforest Cafe, and hit the Candy Factory on the strand.

 Robby took about 20 of these shots...and this was the best one...hum???

 Rob wanted to ride this with the whole family...this wheel was HUGE

 I was not excited about going on this ride...I'm fake smiling!

 Anthony absolutely loved the bumper cars

 Robby had a bright idea of renting a bike right around nap time...

 and they're out!!! Needless to say Robby had to do all the peddling :)

 You would think these kids just had a dad...I'm always behind the camera!

 "Cheese"

 Brother sharing his ice cream

 Avery enjoyed looking at all the candy

We were walking down to see daddy wadding and Anthony was holding Avery's hand so she didn't fall...what a sweet brother!

About to leave for a boat ride

 Matt, Bobby, and Robby

 Anthony is pracing his cast

Anthony is having his first virgin strawberry daiquiri...thank you G-Bob!

Always eating!

 Happy 4th

My little Firecracker!

 "Hang on Anthony...don't drop your beer Rob"

 Sisters turn...

Hanging with the girls

Our precious IVF babies!

 Look at that form...wow Brooks!

 Is it going to be a hit?????

Burkley and Avery

 Ice cream break

 Mommy and Avery

Daddy showing his baby girl the joy of sparklers

 

HOPE EVERYONE HAD A SAFE AND HAPPY 4TH,

WE DID!