Tuesday, April 29, 2008

I'm Nervous


Today was Kindergarden orientation for Jadeline. It was a big day. We've talked about kindergarden for awhile now. We've been doing homework, and trying to get her prepared. She was excited!! Today she couldn't figure out what she was going to wear until dad said, "Anything, Jadeline. Its not a fashion show." She was dressed by noon - orientation wasn't till 3pm. As we got there, Jadeline seemed reluctant. I asked her what was wrong? And she said, ". . . uh, I'm nervous!" And I just had to giggle...

On another note, been making mother's day gifts, still making those purses/bags, stethoscope covers, and still trying to figure out how to make a new quilt (i think i have a quilt block or something).

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Scrapbooking





Had my class with Karen Russell and it was great!! I realized that my style of scrapbooking is very similar to hers. Lots of pictures and a little of rub-ons, pretty paper, pearl brads and interaction. It was inspiring. It was real. And really something to get me out of my rut of scrapbooking. 
For a moment, I began to get a little bored with scrapbooking. My layouts were beginning to look all the same, and the effort to put something together was getting to me. And I guess it was because I couldn't figure out a way to scrapbook my Hannah Montana pictures. I know, a little pathetic, but i just couldn't do a typcial 'concert' or 'rockstar' layout- a little too cheesy for me i guess. But amazingly, I'm done!! Underneath the main picture, are all the other pictures, and memorabilia. It works for me. The other layout, will hold all the artwork Jadeline draws for me, you know the paintings, notes, or silly stuff she makes. The painting on the left is suppose to be Bobby and I. The other picture is a bunny - incase you were wondering.

Thursday, April 17, 2008

I'm Alive ;)

Time sure flies by. Can't believe its almost 2 weeks since my last post!! And as much as I kept telling myself to post something on my blog - I sure didn't find the time. And now I wonder what has kept me so busy!!
Well, it was report cards for the boys. And it wasn't to my expectations. I just sometimes wonder what my dad did to make me strive for the best grades and having C's or D's on the report card was not acceptable! I know my boys do the best they can, and unfortunately they do not have my feature of wanting that 'A' (grrr...),  and  i should  just step back and accept that they do all they can.. well, its tough!! That is, its tough for me. You want to shape your children the best that they can be - I just don't remember it being this difficult when i grew up!
And besides the report cards, we've been having our preschool with Jadeline every morning. She at least is excited about having 'homework.' We finally completed the alphabet - the writing, the recognizing, and the memorizing. At least we have one child who is beyond estatic about becoming a kindergardener this year.
As for my crafts? Still on my goals. I've already completed 5 scrapbook layouts. woo-hoo. (will post pictures sometime soon.) I'll be taking a 3 hour class with Karen Russell this Saturday. I've completed 2 more of those bags that i was making - no pictures because I've already given them away. My new thing is beading. Took some classes at craft warehouse and bead planet. Its been fun. Now i just need to see if i can make some of my own.

Saturday, April 5, 2008

Happy Birthday Ashton!!



Happy 13th Birthday Ashton!! Our second child is finally a teenager. Do they grow up fast or what!! Again, we went to Todai's for dinner. You have to love the place - all you can eat buffet, growing kids eating all the seafood that their eyes can take, and unlimited desserts! Ashton's favorite - shrimp, crab, and creme brulee. Yet the ultimate dish for this party was bowls and bowls of manilla clams. I counted at least a minimum of 10 bowls/servings. Incredible! 
So what do you get a young teenager? We broke down and gave him a cell phone. The excitement, the big surprise, and unending smile from ear to ear was worth it!! Its really cute to watch him make phone calls, and not want to let go of his phone. And although no one really knows his number - seeing him anticipate a phone call makes us just giggle.