Jazmyne's First day of Preschool

Well today was Jazmyne's first day of Preschool at the "big kid school"! I am very sad to see her growing up so quick. Time is just flying by. She was very happy to get into her room, and see everyone. When I went to leave she did not even care. I asked for a kiss and hug and she asked me to leave because she was busy.(The teacher had them practice writing their names) I wish she could stay little for just a bit longer. My house is so quiet today! I hope you have a great first day princess! I love you!

Kirstynn did it!

Kirstynn did it tonight, she rode her bike with out training wheels! I am so proud to see her do it. She is growing up so fast! I love you Chubba's! :) 

First Day Of School at Payne Elementary

Look at them good looking Kiddo's. They are all getting so big. We had a large case of the "nerves" this morning, but with a little reassurance it all worked out. Dillon has made some new friends, Kiera made some new friends as well. Kirstynn just took off down the hallway! :) They were kind enough to allow the kids to come early to the school this morning. All Kiera and Dillon's teachers were waiting on us, to give them a private tour of their rooms, and of the area they will be sitting in. They each got to find their lockers, and Kiera decorated hers. When they returned home from school they were all happy! I don't think we could have asked for a better first day! :)

Just ONE

Just one, Just on person can change your day, just one person can ruin your day. just one person can make you feel so many things. Back when Kiera was in Kindergarten her teacher used this idea with a spider plant. She started out the spider plant as a seed. All year long her class got to watch in grow. Then is sprouted little shoots. By the end of the year she had a large plant and enough shoots to send one home with each child. Well we took that small shoot, and grew it into a large plant. Our plant has put out many shoots to which we have shared with about everyone we know. In life we must remember our actions can affect anyone in anyway. Positive or Negative. I once read on Sara Molitors facebook that you must  be nice to everyone you meet because you don't know who is fighting a battle that day. We all fight battles. Addiction, Depression, medical conditions....the list can go on forever. We may not be able to see who is fighting that battle by looking at someone as we pass them by. So my food for thought today is. Be kind to everyone we meet. Say Hi to someone whom looks they may need it. Offer help to others, even when they don't ask for it. I as a person fight depression. There are days I don't want to get off my couch. I feel I have no control over what is going on in my life. But I know tomorrow will come, the sun will rise. We all fail some days, its what happens the next to how we define our lives. You never know....... Just remember to be the Just one who is known for helping another in a positive way.

Meet Meeko

Well after loosing Buddy we went thought the if we want to get another dog stage. Well as fate would have it we have found another. His name is Meeko. He is in a local kill shelter and I could not pass him up. Honestly look at that face. We put in our application and have been waiting to hear back. We got the go ahead today, and are going Friday afternoon to get him. First we are going to see how he reacts to Gabby and the other kids, but from what we have been told is he is great with kids. Loves people and just loves to be next to anyone. I know not some fierce guard dog, but simply just adorable! :) I cant wait to get him.

Sometimes you must improvise!

Last night Kirstynn and Jazmyne asked me for some glue. I was in the middle of hooking Gabby up to eat, and simply responded "We are out, if you had kept yours picked up they would not be all gone" About 30 minutes later I could hear them just laughing...and laughing... I simply just chucked it up to them being them! When I went to clean the Kitchen before bed I stumbled across these under the table. They decided they wanted to make "art" and instead of using glue, they used BUBBLE GUM! So these funny looking faces are made with bubble gum and Cheerios! The top is Kirstynn's and the bottom Jazmyne's. It's moments like this when I must just laugh. I think how their jaws had to hurt from chewing all that up! Mostly it made me smile, and think of how lucky I am! :)

Summer Fun

This is my favorite part of summer. Grilled food! Meals are the  one time of the day we are all sitting still, talking and enjoying each other. (It was by far Yummy, and I think we will be doing more of it now that our garage is all cleaned out!)