Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Lovin' Vegas Baby

Today the weather person told us we better be prepared for a "cooling trend". Said we better get our sweaters out of the closet's. I'm thinking, huh? It was in the 90's yesterday. These crazy weather people never get anything rights!

I couldn't believe my eye's today! There were people out in their sweaters and hoodies and jackets.
Yes. It was cooler. However I don't feel the need to put on a sweater when the thermometer reads 78. Unbelievable!
Only in Vegas.

Wordless Wednesday


Saturday, September 26, 2009

What a Mom Won't Do

We sorta waited in this traffic. We had a little line we had to wait in then I remembered this is the UNLV I'm sure if I take this little back way it will put me out on a side street. Well, at least I hope it will. It did! So I figured I saved a good hour. I wasn't sure where I was, but figured if I just went north, sooner or later I'd see something familiar. Guess what? I did, so we got home way sooner than what I thought we would.Look Kevin bumped into his friend, Zach. The guys were happy to see each other.

This is Kevin, getting ready for his surprise to start up. He's one excited young man.
Now this very happy face is what make nights like this worth it. I've never heard so many screaming girls and WOMEN! I'm very serious when I say there were grown women here and they screamed right along with their daughters. I think some of them even dragged their daughters, as they (the daughter's) didn't look to be having a lot of fun. Maybe they were just embarrassed that mom was up singing, dancing and shaking her thang! What ever it was I just stared in amazement. Old women acting as foolish as teenagers - - unbelievable. But then we are in Vegas and we get all the crazies, 'cuz remember what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!
If you're wondering what the surprise is you need to go to Kevin's blog some time tomorrow afternoon.
For those of you who don't have his address it's
http://theworldthroughkevinseyes.blogspot.com


This One's For You Nicole

On my way back home, this last trip, I stayed in this room . . .

. . . wasn't it pretty? I think you and Isa could have shared the bed and then look at this great play area. Oh, well. Live and learn. Next time depending on your children's ages we'll need to remember to just get you a king room.

Woody Casket

When Mark arrived to put in the new flooring for us, we had one bedroom cleared out and ready to go for him. Then when it was time to start Kevin's room we hurriedly cleaned it out so Mark could start. Imagine my surprise when I found this box in Kev's closet, hmmm looks like a couple of old Toy Tory's. Upon taking them out of the box I discovered they were his old ones. I guess it was just to hard for him to part with them, so he hid them in this box in the closet.
Here they are for all too see. Now for those of you who don't know Kevin "dances" his Toy Tory's to death. He really doesn't amputate their legs. He loves his Toy Tory. He even colored the one black again, to be just like his pal, Phil Flowers.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Wordless Wednesday

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Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Pizza and Swimming

On my recent trip to Bellingham I thought it might be fun to take the g'kids on a little outing to a hotel with a pool, as Casey and Peyton didn't get to have that experience with me this summer. First it might be fun to have a pizza party, here we are at the pizza joint. Look at Casey and Isa when they get together it's fun and games all the way! Here they are with nothing to play with or do, so let's just hold on tight and spin and spin!Here are the four oldest waiting to be served their pizza at Auntie's.
Then off too the hotel for a little fun in the water. This is what Isa looks like jumping into a pool when her meemaw forgot to change the settings. Oh well, and excuse to do it again. Right?
The landing.
Kaikai and his daddy having fun.
Casey seems to love the water.
Peyton and his daddy.
Brian trying to get Michael to jump in, good luck with that.

Kai had no fear he'd just step off the side and someone had better be quick to catch him!!
He's loving it. Look at that smile.
Grandma helped Peyton swipe Isa's tube. Now we're heading back to the steps so Isa can have it back.

Peyton and Brian.
Full of smiles!
One happy family.


I saved the best for last . . .
Michael is FLOATING!! Look at him go, way to float Michael, we are proud of you!

Monday, September 21, 2009

Bus Riding Meemaw

While in Bellingham, Isa had a request . . .
ride the bus meemaw?
So on Friday I picked her up from "school" early and off we went riding. She got to pick where we sat, and proudly pointed out all the playgrounds we passed and the one mama's mocha place.
When we arrived back home it was time to play dress up with little brother. I love a boy who is comfortable enough with his masculinity to dress like a princess!!
Then Miss Isa is always ready to dress up.
I think this is a cross between Cruela Deville and Hannah Montana.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Wordless Wednesday

. . . well almost! I just had to show this building. It's going to be a brain institute. Mostly for patients with Alzheimer's and dementia. Now can you imagine having brain issues and walking into a building like this?
Future note to my children:
Chances are I'll fight you on that and I'm going to think you're the ones losing it for trying to force me in!!!!


Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Boys Will Always be Boys

Mark came. He worked. He did work hard, two bedrooms have new flooring in 3 1/2 days! Plus he made a very nice shelf in the women's room. Many of you may be asking hmmm, what's a women's room? Well, it's for me. Yes me, just me. Well I guess I'm letting Kevin in once in a while to play Wii. But I'm going to have a chair and a lamp and a door that I can close whenever I want to read a book. I can also close the door and do my scrapbooking, also when I get interrupted I can just leave it and come back to it later. So any ways here is Mark putting in the shelving for the TV and Wii (it's Calvin's job to finish up shelf's for my supplies).Here is Calvin tacking the extension cord to the wall so it stays well out of the way (he's seen me almost throw the computer out b/c of cords).

The TV in it's place with the Wii waiting to be plugged in. Over on the far side (you can see them if you look real hard) is a place for several games.
Here is the new game to try out with Mark!
There it is all set up just waiting for a good competition between BIL.
Kevin's excitement when Mark showed him the room!!!
Seeing the game for the first time.
Doesn't Mark look thrilled? I think he prefers the real thing.
Look at this sitting down to cast a line. Who fishes like this?
Mark decided it might be easier if he did stand up. He was having a hard time trying to figure out how to cast the line.
He gave it to Kevin to hold onto while he read the directions (what a concept - directions)
Mark reading directions, Kevin has already figured it out and is fishing!! See the stumped look on Mark's face?
Mark takes the rod back and still can't figure it out. Notice how he hold the book of directions and the rod? Doesn't want Kevin to catch more than him now does he?
Mark giving it another try.
Oh do you see the C0ke on the shelf? There is a no taking any thing except water upstairs to drink rule. Tonight Mark told Kevin it was OK because he'd keep an eye on it so it wouldn't spill!! Needless to say Isa and Kaikai, I'm thinking of lot's of rules we can break next time I visit.

So the boys are making a lot of noise so I went up to see if they'd figured the fishing out yet. Nope but they sure were having fun bowling. So I guess if at first you don't succeed just go to an easier game!

Monday, September 14, 2009

Michael is Off to School

'Twas the night before Kindergarten,
And as he prepared,
Michael was excited
And a little bit scared.He tossed and he turned
About in his bed
As visions of school supplies
Danced in his head.
Erasers and crayons
And pencils galore
Were stuffed in his backpack
And set by the door. His outfit was hung
On the doorknob with care,
Knowing that Kindergarten
Soon would be there!
In the morning it came-
School starts today!
Would the teacher be nice?
Would he still get to play?
His face was all washed.
his teeth were brushed white,
He posed for his picture,
With eyes sparkling bright!


He grabbed his backpack
And Hopped into the car
And dashed off to the school,
Good thing it's not far!

He let go of mommy's hand
And then walked down the hall
And heard mommy promise
That she would not bawl!

The teacher then greeted
Each one with a smile
And invited the students
To stay for awhile.

The room was all filled
With books, colors and toys,
Such wonderful things
For all girls and boys!

Michael was playing
And as happy could be,
When he happened to look
And see his mommy,

And what to his wondering
Eyes should appear
But a very sad mommy
Who was holding back tears!
Her nose - so sniffy,
Her eyes - red and wet!
This was the saddest goodbye
Michael had ever seen yet!

He ran to his mommy
On the magical rug
And then sent her away
After one final hug!

He waved to his mom
From the door of the school,
"Don't cry Mommy!
Kindergarten is COOL!"


Oh little Michael,
I can't believe I have a grandson in school!
It seems like just yesterday we were gaga over our first grandchild.
Now look at you, growing so fast, you ride a bike, you float and you've already traveled to 53% of the United States!
You are a remarkable boy!
One day you will be a fine young man. (I'll have trouble believing I have a grandchild that old too!)
You are going to have so much fun in school.
Call me when you get home and let me know how it went.
We LOVE you!