Jada-isms

Jada, being two, has her own language and it really cracks us up. I am going to keep a running log of her "language."
Yesterday she woke up in the morning and asked me if she could have her "spidermans" (vitamins).
And when we got home yesterday she wanted to jump on her "vaseline" (trampoline).
But I had to take her off the "vaseline" because we had to go pick up Jordan from school and she told me, "I don't want to pick up Jordan, I don't like him" (and I swear she sounded just like that commercial where the mom is in the grocery store buying food and the little girl keeps saying, "but I don't like broccoli," and "I don't think I like waffles."
Eventually she had to come in and take some "benderil" (benedryl) because she had hives.
AND... today I had to wake her up to go to her baby-sitters (she is not used to getting up so early because she usually stays home with daddy) and she told me, "No. I'm not getting up. You are not my mommy." When I asked her who I was she said, "Just Cari."

Summer Days

So summer is fading and we are trying to enjoy the last few days we have left. We have been outside doing everything imaginable. We went to Jacob's football game, Alyssa's soccer game, painted the driveway with chalk, played football, jumped on the trampoline, ate some bbq, and got some hours in on the ATC...

Just for you Britty

So it's not enough that I have to treat you like the queen of the universe all the time, but now you want each post to contain a picture of you... I'm sorry but you're growing up and things are changing! You are losing your status as queen and passing the torch to the other kids!! Sorry. Welcome to adulthood... But as a tribute to your new grown-up status I am posting a picture just for you! I love you beyond words. You are still my favorite! :0)

Summer

When I moved to Texas the two things I missed the most (besides my family) were the beach and the mountains, even though I NEVER went!! The mountains are literally a few minutes away and I hardly ever take the kids there, and the beach is close too, but because of the traffic nightmare I rarely go there either!! So, I vowed that if I ever moved back to California I would visit those places more often. Well, summer came and went and we didn't go to the beach and we didn't go to the mountains... *Sad face* So yesterday I finally changed all that. I took the kids to the beach. I figured I would be running out of warm weather soon, so we packed up and headed West! It was glorious! It was the most beautiful day at the beach ever. We found a nice little area (thanks Darlene) where there were rocks and caves and of course waves!! The kids got to boogie board and climb on the rocks. And Jada loved the waves! She went into the water about six different times, only coming out to warm up. We had a beautiful day. It was so good we might go back this coming weekend!!

Random Pictures

Here are some pictures of the kids and of my mom and grandma. My niece Breanna is in the picture of the girls at the bowling alley! Also, there is Tati with Jada and Cameron!

Freaks and Geeks

Now that Brittani is 18, she is old enough to "go to clubs." One of these is a picture of a night out with her best friend (and my adopted daughter, Amber) and the theme was "Freaks and Geeks." I'm actually thankful that she was the geek! :0) And in case you are wondering, I did beat Amber for this outfit! Alas, this is not the sole reason for my entry today. Brittani is in mourning because her bestie, Ambs, is leaving for college today. Brit was supposed to be going to the same school, but because of basketball, she opted to stay closer to home and play at VVC. She is the captain of the B-ball team, so it all worked out. But we'll miss Amber. *Tear*

Birthday Blessings

Today my beautiful husband is having a birthday! I thought it would be nice to reflect on all that he has added to my life (in a good way because I'm always telling him the bad things)! James is so gentle and so relaxed (most of the time) that it brings a sense of calm to my existence. When the world seems to be falling apart, (the truck needs 4 new tires, the Lexus needs new tires, the washing machine is broken indefinitely, the baby is sick, at least 2 out of 6 kids are pushing their luck, my students are reflecting the full moon, and we are out of milk AGAIN), in those times my husband just shuts our bedroom door and fills the jaccuzzi tub up and we get in and just relax... He is so good at grounding me and making me realize that life is precious and we really are blessed. He is also really good at MAKING me focus on the good things and not stay mad too long~~ like the time we were fussing at each other and had gone our separate ways to relax (and clean) and he came to me when he was calmed down and asked me if I had calmed down and when my response was "NO" and "LEAVE ME ALONE, I'M CLEANING THE SHOWER!" he simply reached in and turned the shower on with me in it, fully dressed, and got in and we took a shower, did I already say we were fully clothed?? Happy, happy birthday baby! I love you!