Thursday, February 28, 2013

February 2013 Updates

2/24 - We had a lazy morning.  I made Cheese eggs which the kids love (I remember loving it when my mom made cheese eggs) and muffins.  We had a relaxing morning.  In the afternoon Landon had soccer practice and baseball practice back to back.  Luckily it was a nice day.  Kasey got to play with Katelyn at the park during soccer and played some with Reese at baseball practice.  Of course Kasey had to go potty so I drove her home real quick.  While I was gone Landon hit a home run. 

After practice, Grandma and Pops brought over Cheesecake factory for dinner.   I had ordered it ahead of time and they thought we wanted it 9:15pm so they had to wait for a while.  It was a good dinner though.


2/23 - I got up to do Zumba, of course the kids had gone to bed 30 minutes late and woke up before 7.   Which causes drama every time.

Landon had basketball.  He got a 2-3 baskets, and played good defense and overall.  We had to go right after, but coach gave Landon a white star which is the highest star for playing like Jesus would play.  Coach told Landon that he was the leader of the team and did a good job.  I was proud.
We went straight to a birthday party where boys played soccer.  Last 5 minutes we played parents vs kids.  We called it a tie.

After the party we went shoe shopping - Landon needed new tennis shoes and had grown a full shoe size.   Landon found some light up star wars shoes - I told him that Greg would kill me if I got them.   Landon asked if he would really kill me.  I said no it's just an expression.   Landon said so it would be like if it was almost girls night he wouldn't let you go.  I said yea something like that.
Kids got Gatorade form the party and wanted some.  I said they couldn't have any more today because they had had to much sugar.  I told Landon he could take his to practice tomorrow.  Kasey asked if she could take hers.  I said are you going to run laps?  She said no, I'm going to sit there and drink it.

Kasey helped me do dishes.  She told me she is very good and helping with dishes
I had a few friends over for drinks to hang out.  We ended up watching Burlesque and talking.  Marisa made some yummy brownies too that we each had more than one :)


2/21 - My first day with Greg gone.  I had stayed up til 1:15am working and getting stuff ready for the next day.   I still got up in time to do a 30 minute work out, get both kids to school in time with Landon's lunch and Kasey's snacks for the whole class (Greg had prepared everything I just had to take them).    I even got to work in time for my first meeting.
They were talking about being Green at school  and they had a raffle to win a bike - Landon won it.  Pretty cool.

We went to Grammy and Gramps for dinner.  We had fajitas and margaritas which were good.  Had fun.  Gramps even made me a margarita to bring home, it was national margarita day after all.
I did some work and then watched a girly movie with my margarita

2/20 - Landon went to the dentist today.  He had his other front bottom adult tooth coming in behind his baby teeth.  The dentist said that that baby tooth wasn't coming out and it should be removed.   He had his 2nd tooth pulled.   They said that his top teeth are coming in well and should hopefully not come in behind the baby teeth.  

Kasey was getting ready for bed washing her hands and she said something about peanuts.  I looked at her and she said - I said peanuts not penis.  I tried really hard not to laugh at that one, I didn't do very well.

2/19 - Landon and I got to go to science night at his school.  We got to see baby chicks moving in eggs, a hawk that is blind in one eye, beautiful owl, learn about bio fuel and how to make ethonol.  It was pretty cool, and Landon had a good time.

Landon told me that liked math and science. He thinks he's good at math and ok at science.  He said I was good at math and science.   Fun to have those kind of discussions.

2/17 - Since kids were at grandparents Greg and I slept in a little and decided to go to breakfast just the two of us.  We went to a little crepe place right by the house and had chirizo and egg crepe, french toast with berries, and hot chocolate.  We got to sit by the window which overlooked the grass and water area of Watters Creek which was really nice.

We went to pick up the kids and played a US states game with Grammy.   We came back home for a while.  Greg and Landon had soccer practice at 2:30 and so Kasey and I went to see Cinderella in the theater which was fun.  Then Greg brought Landon up and we saw Peter Pan in the theater which was also fun.

We had dinner when we got home, and then got the kids to bed.  They were pretty tired.

2/16 - Landon had basketball.  Colin was sick so the game was different.  Landon scored 3 baskets, and played some good defense.  They played a good team so it was tough, but I thought he did pretty well.

We had lunch at Elkas, and then we had to pick up  cans for Scouts for food (collecting non perishables for the community).  Then we went to order Landon's baseball uniform.  He is playing on the volcanoes.

Then we headed back to the house for a little while to pack kids up and hang out.   Grammy came over and Kasey, Grammy and I went to Envy nails for manicure and pedicures for Grammy's birthday.  Always fun for some pampering.

Greg and Landon played a little baseball, and then went for a bike ride.
When we got done Grammy took the kids to her house for dinner and to spend the night.  Greg and I went to Houstons for dinner which was great, and then we went to see Die Hard (which I slept through most of it).  

2/14 - We had fun Valentines.   Kasey got to pick new pets with both grandparents for her and Landon.  Kids enjoyed them.  Greg and I got to go to Landon's Valentines party at school.  We were in charge of games which is always interesting with 19 first graders.  Kids had fun.  I did notice this year that I think pinterest is wearing off on many people - most valentines are not simple ones anymore.

I had to work in afternoon, and then we had heart shaped Pizza that Grandma had bought us.  We also got to have some Frank Family wine for dinner - that was our Valentine.  Greg made us strawberry and raspberry shortcake.

Greg gave me Reeses Peanut Butter cups for Valentines and some older movies that I really wanted to see.  

2/10 - Kids were a little restless.  We went to lunch at Village Burger Bar, and then Landon and Greg went on bike ride to the school.  I walked while Kasey rode her bike as well.   She rides her bike slow, but I guess that's better than her being fast and reckless.

Landon and Greg saw a few friend and ended up playing some baseball.  Kasey and I watched the boys and then we all headed back home.

2/9 - We often have busy days, but I think this one was one of the busiest.

Kasey came in at 7:20 and declared she was all better and felt fine.  She was jumping off the walls.  I went to 8:15 aerobics to try the new teacher out.  She was ok.  She doesn't do step which I was really sad about.  She did a bar, kick boxing and agility which was a good workout, but not my favorite.  She seems willing to try different things for the class so we'll see.

Then came home for quick get ready and headed to Landon's basketball game.    Landon played a good game.  He took the ball away several times on defense, got several rebounds, and scored 3-4 baskets as well. 


Then I headed to Plano Senior High school for a summer camp expo for gifted and talented and special needs kids.

Headed home for a quick lunch.  Then Landon and Greg headed out to put donation bags in the neighborhood for cub scounts.  At 2 we were all at Elementary school near by for the Cub Scout Pinewood derby.   Landon's car looked really cool.  He made an A&M football field with aTm in the end zones, a field goal, and a 2 on the end.  His car wasn't the fastest so didn't win, but he did get an art medal so he was very excited about it.  It was fun for all of us.  All the sisters were lined up to watch the race which was cute. 


We came home for a few hours, and then Landon and I got ready for our Western mother/son dance.  I wore my awesome cowboy hat made by Cassandra MacGregor of House of MacGregor.  Other than that we basically wore button down shirts and jeans, but it worked.  We met several moms and boys for dinner at 5th Street Pizza which was pretty simple and fast. Then we headed to the dance.  We got a few cute pictures and then headed in to dance.  Landon really wasn't sure and wasn't having to much fun, but after a while and after a cookie he started having a good time.  As we were leaving he said that was a blast.   The moms had a great time dancing and singing.  We did the cotton eyed joe yelling Allen Eagles instead of the normal, which made me laugh.  We sang some Journey, Taylor Swift, Justin Beiber, etc.  It was funny how all the moms knew most of the words.
We got home and Greg and I relaxed with a beer just hanging out

2/8 - Boys had pinewood derby checkin tonight that I worked at.   It was interesting seeing all the cars and how some did it for fun and some were really serious about it. 

Kasey stayed home from school and swim, she got sick some but fever went away for the most part.  She just didn't feel well and didn't want to eat.

Landon got Knight of the week this week.  We are really proud of him


2/7 - Kasey wasn't feeling well at Grammys.  She had low grade fever and didn't want to eat.  Other than that she was ok.

2/3 - We celebrated Grammy's birthday by going to Bonnie Ruths for Brunch - yum.  We were all stuffed though.   They came back to the house for a little bit and of course kids wanted to show Grammy their rooms, and doll house, and pinewood derby car, and playing football outside.   We had fun.

The boys worked on pinewood derby car in the afternoon.  Kasey and I played games and hung out.
Then we all went to the park to meet the Kearns for baseball practice.  The girls did a little tball hitting, and the boys practiced fielding and hitting.  The girls wanted to spend some time on the playground as well.

I ran to market street to get food for dinner and to Sonic for special drinks for the kids.  We all watched the first 1/2 of game then kids had to shower and get in bed at half time.

2/2 - I went to aerobics since Landon had a 10am game.  It was the last class for my teacher Amy who I've been taking Saturday classes from since 2000.  Sad to see her leaving, but I understand.  Hopefully she'll come work out with us some.

I made it just in time for Landon's basketball game.   Our guys played a tougher team so there weren't as many baskets from our guys.  Landon did play good defense, point and passed more to teammates.

 You could tell a difference when they didn't get that 5-10 minute practice before the game.
Greg, Doug, Landon, Mason and Gary went to the Texas vs the Nation college football game.  I guess it wasn't a great game.

Kasey and I ran a few errands (which she didn't want to do), then we played the princess game.  My back was hurting from morning workout so Kasey gave me a back rub and we laid down to take a short nap (or so we said).  Then Kasey was playing with my hair saying she was curling it.

2/1 - I put the kids to bed in my pajamas which I never do.  They asked why I was in pajamas, I said why not.   I got a glass of wine and watched a chick flick.

February 2013 Pictures