A Crazy BUSY Week

I know its been a WEEK! I have been so busy with the first week of school. The days flew by and to be quiet honest bedtime came quiet early!!! But all in all it was a very good week, I have a great group of kiddos. On top of having a busy week.....the weekend is not much better. I once heard someone say, "You are as busy as you want to be." Well... WE are about to start cutting back on being BUSY!!!! When I come home from school and on the weekends all I want to do is hang out with Cory and the kiddos! Time is very precious!!! So if my post get far and few between, know that I am spending precious time with my family! Blogging was so much easier when I was not working. Here are a few pictures from today and a few days ago.......

Miss Abagayle....AKA "Birthday Girl"

Party @ the Jumping Jungle

Kelsey and Evan

Jordan and Evan

Kelsey and Evan

Miss Marti

Evan found a baby frog in the yard!

Evan starts Fall Swim Lessons Tuesday and he is super excited!

Off to watch the Cowboys play....

Crys

"Things which matter MOST must never be at the mercy of things which matter least." -Goethe

Wow! Where did the week go?

Is it me or did this week go by super fast!?! I had so many meetings, all I did this week was run around town. We also had meet the teacher, which is always super fun. Marti was sick on Friday with a stomach bug.......still not completely over it. Evan is still having tummy issues, he will propbably have to go to the doctor sometime this week. We have had to call the doctor/nurse ever couple of days to fill her in on Evan.......its still not better so they will want to see him next week. I have really been missing my kiddos this past week.....all the late nights of getting my classroom ready. But it is over now.......We had a great Saturday morning! We went to breakfast, went to some of our favorite shops and then had lunch. Cory and kiddos went home to nap and I had a FEW things to finish up at school. NO MORE school for me on the weekend!! I am really for the first week of school! We did find a few cool items......

We bought 2 of these cool chairs.

Look at this super cute desk for TWO!!

We put it in the kitchen, Cory is going to make a chalk board to go above it and I am working on some cute seat cushions. It will look great when we are

finished with it! Perfect for our two little ones! Evan was so excited!!

We also found a BIG "E" for Evan's room.

Pizza and Football = Good Saturday Night

Crys

Fun Friday Night

I totally forgot to tell you about our Friday night. I have been consumed with school stuff. Friday Cory's dad (PawPaw) came into town to see us. He wanted to go eat and take the kids school clothes shopping. We had such a great visit and the kids had a blast. It is so much fun letting and watching him help Evan pick out clothes and he LOVES it. Evan would say, "Yes, PawPaw I do like that." So ready for my Iphone to get here so I can blog on the go...it will make life so much easier! I HOPE!!! Plus I can take pictures without having to haul the big camera around.

Hope Monday was good to ya!

Crys

I Don't Think I Have Sat Down ALL Day!

What a busy and productive day!!! First thing this morning I started laundry and then got ready for a Grandma Shower. We had a blast!! Then I grabbed lunch for the family, shoved my food down my throat and off to school we went. We took down cubbies, moved them and then painted, Cory put up all sorts of stuff and moved a ton of furniture. We were at school for about 5 hours. The kiddos even took a nap in my classroom. But I feel so much better that things are starting to come together! Maybe I will sleep tonight without making list in my head at 2a.m. Around 5:30 we headed to eat some yummy Chinese food and then hit the grocery store. After I put up all the groceries I started cleaning and finishing up laundry while Cory got the kids ready for bed....bath and all. I just sat down to check messages and rest a minute then its time to fold laundry, shower and maybe get a movie in. Tomorrow I will head up to school after church to hopefully finish my room set up and get all my books for my training/meetings all week. I will not be on my campus all week, I will be running all over town for training! That is why I have to get my room ready..........Meet the Teacher is this week!!! We had a good day just hanging out at school. My husband is the best and so supportive of teachers! He knows how much work/time is spent and why we do what we do! Hope you have a fab Sunday!

Still more work to do......

Crys

Oh-If you are waiting on family pictures......Sorry-I will do my best to get them to the print shop this week!???!

Hello My Friends....

I know its been a few days....life has been a little busy! I have been running all over town to meetings, picking up kiddos, swim lessons and back to school to work on my classroom. It will not get much better till school actually starts. I am truly loving all the meetings and training, it feels good to be back after months off. I had an opportunity to meet with a few of our new teachers (who will join our Literacy Team) today and tell them all about our Literacy Collaborative Team. It was a huge compliment for me to be asked to share my story and classroom with these teachers. I am super excited about the up coming year! I love the start of school....new clothes, new kiddos, new school supplies, and the excitement of the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. Love Love Love it!! Moving on.....Evan had his last day of Summer Swim Lessons today, they have a two week break before the Fall Session starts....... only on Tuesday and Thursday. So that won't be bad, plus he loves it. Miss Marti is just talking and really starting to giggle! It is so cute! We were finally able to catch it on video! I have recruited Cory to help move and take down shelves at school this weekend....really he is happy to do it! That is about all that is going on. Hope you have restful and enjoyable weekend. And don't forget to always to a little something for yourself, even if it is just 10 minutes!

Kids are sleeping, Cory is watching the Cowboys.......I think I will have a little ME time!

Crys

Our Trip

We made it back from Dallas LATE last night (early this morning).......1:00 a.m. The kiddos slept most of the way! Cory didn't get out of his training till around 5. We had a great visit and wonderful food (YUMMO FOOD) with family. Evan had a blast....here are a few pictures.

Evan and Princess......He called her "MY Dog"

He played and played with Princess...he wore her out!

Evan was not ready to go home....He said, "Mom, I want to stay at this house."

Papa Fred and the kiddos

Evan and Papa played and chatted...they were too cute together!

They really enjoyed each other.

Grandma Brenda and the kiddos.

Thank you Marilyn! We had a great time and look forward to visiting again!

I have a few more things to post, but it will have to wait till later. It is naptime!

Happy Monday!

Crys

Dallas here we come....

Well after three days of packing and about one to many bags, I am finally done! Kids require a lot of stuff! We are headed to Dallas this weekend....Cory has a training. So me and the kiddos are going to hang out with family all weekend! We are really looking forward to our visit. Evan is so excited, he even told his teacher that he was going on a trip! I will take lots of pictures. Have a great weekend!

I have packed snacks, movies, and toys......Pray for us!!! Maybe they will sleep all the way....probably not. We plan on making many "get out and ran" stops.

Chat Soon!

Crys

4 Month Check Up

Marti had her 4 month check up and shots today.....she gained a little over 2 pounds (13lbs and 3 oz), grew 2 inches (24 in), and her head is measuring 16 in. She is an average size baby, which is great since she was born at 37 weeks and 6 days. She loves to put her toys in her mouth, roll and scoot on the floor, and loves loves to sit up...she thinks she is a big girl. She has started eating green beans, carrots, applesauce and bananas. Dr. Reese said she is doing great and you would never know that she was born early. After her doctor appointment we ran a few errands and ate lunch with Aunt Amber. Just us girls.....

Family Picture from Church

Now its time for swim lessons.....Busy day!! Our iphones will be here in 3 weeks....YEA!!

Do a little Dance and Give some Love,

Crys

Love the Rides to School

This morning I was putting the kiddos in the car so we could head to school. Evan said, "Mom, I need sugars." Then he said, "Mom, your kisses make me feel better." Awwww.....my heart just melted. He is such a sweet kid! So just about every morning Evan sings in the back seat and talks to Marti. This morning was no different, I just turn the radio down and listen to the sweet music coming from the back of the car. I love how Marti is now starting to join in the mix. Oh- the conversations Evan has with her.....I need to put the video camera in the car because it is too precious. I love our kiddos to the moon.

Today after I dropped the kiddos off at school, I headed to the mall to do a little school shopping. Now I am eating lunch and about to head to school to work on my classroom before swim lessons. Oh- I need to order my new Iphone.....So excited and yes I am getting Cory one too. You know he is dying to get the new one. I have loved my blackberry but I think its time for a change, Cory loves his iphone now, but I know he wants to update. I better get to school.....Love to all!!!

I love my husband and sweet kiddos!

Crys

Cute Picture of Momma's Cookie Monsters!