Sunday, June 30, 2013
June 2013
6/30 - Greg needed to go help his dad so it was me and the kids in
the morning and early afternoon. We made muffins and cheese eggs for
the three of us. Then we went to the pool. We had a great time. The
kids were standing on my legs and I was swirling them around. we
started singing ring around the roses, and all around the mulberry bush
then falling in the water at the end. I also gave them piggy back
rides. Landon on my back and Kasey on his back kicking behind. I think I
might be sore tomorrow :).
We went to pick up lunch, and then came home to get ready for Chloes's birthday party at new place Jumpstreet. Kids had great time playing. Kasey for some reason chased Landon and William around most of the time. Silly girl.
6/29 - We didn't have a lot to do today. I worked out, we had lunch at Elkas with the Kearns, I went shopping for 6 friend birthday presents for next few weeks, and then we hung out and at least tried to nap in the afternoon. We went to dinner at Glorias, and then hung out with the Dowdy's for a little bit. We got dessert at the Purple Cow. kids got milkshakes and Greg and I got ice cream sundae. Yum!
6/28 - I brought home Salt Grass steaks for dinner for all 4 of us. It was yummy. We got kids to bed and Greg and I had a little date in. Greg went to get a movie and dessert for us. He got me chocolate cake and he got red velvet cake. He got Les Miserables. I think Greg tuned out as soon as he discovered it was truly all musical and no dialogue. I thought it was ok, but not my favorite. Not sure why. We still had fun!
6/26 - I had fun bunco night with the ladies. I got 2 buncos which now we get the large pink dice when you get a bunco :). Greg also went to FC Dallas game that night with Dave and Doug. We had neighbor come over to get kids to bed since we were both going to be out after 10. it was the first time at home that I think we've had a babysitter that wasn't family.
6/23 - We had a good family day. We got to sleep in til almost 9am. We got ready and went to brunch at Bonnie Ruth which is a favorite for all of us. Then we went to see Monsters University together which was cute. After that we came home for a little while and then headed to the pool. We had fun playing some football, letting the kids practice swimming, and just playing around in the water. We had a good time. We got some Torchy Tacos for dinner, and got the kids in bed after a long week.
6/22 - Greg left in the morning to help his dad move out of his veterinary clinic. He has sold his practice and will start working out of the other clinic that is near where his office is. He will continue to work, but hopefully have some more flexibility.
I took kids to birthday party in the morning, and then we grabbed quick lunch at Chick fil A. Then took Kasey to trial class for swimmers. She enjoyed it. They were going across the whole pool each time so it was hard work, but she had fun so we enrolled her for once a week for rest of the summer.
6/21 - We had a crazy week at our house. Landon was enrolled in 2 camps - a gifted and talented one called Camp Invention that went from 9am to 3;30pm. They made various things out of household items, took apart electronics and other fun stuff. Landon had a good time and had several friends there from school. Then in the evening Landon and Greg went to Twilight camp which is a boyscout camp. They got to do stuff like shoot BB guns, bow and arrows, make crafts, trade swaps (little trinkets on safety pin that each kid made. Landon and Greg made leather string with sports balls on them. Landon and Greg both had a good time at Twilight camp.
Kasey also had 1/2 day camp and was taking swim lessons every day. Needless to say we were all doing a litte more than normal. By the end of the week we were all pretty tired.
Kasey and I got to spend some time together at swim, we went to dinner a few nights at Kaseys choice of Italian and Mexigo. We also went to Pacuigo on Friday night.
Kasey was doing great in swimming and seemed to really like it. She wanted to keep taking at the next level which is where they learn more about the swim strokes themselves. These classes are supposed to be for 5 year olds and up, but they say she's ready at 4 1/2.
6/17 - Kasey has been doing it for a while, but I still think it's funny. Kasey will kiss me once on each cheek, and I call her my little European (because that's how some of them greet you). She then says I'm your yucky period. She won't say European :)
6/16 - Kasey had her first dance recital. We had to have dress rehearsal at 8:30 in the morning. I had to get up at 6 to shower get me ready, and then get Kasey ready with hair and make up. I had tried the day before putting curlers (that I used in high school) in her hair and did her makeup. She didn't like the makeup, made her cry. The curlers didn't do much for her hair so we went to plan B. Saturday night I curled her hair around strips of cloth. It actually worked pretty well. We got everything done and went to dress rehearsal. After that we went to Grandma and Pops for some brunch to celebrate everyone's fathers day. It was nice to have everyone there.
Then we went to Kasey's recital. I think it was torture for Landon, but everyone else enjoyed it. Grammy, Gramps, Grandma, Pops, Nanny and Cindy were there with us so it was fun to see her. She did a good job. She knew the routine pretty well and we thought she did great!
We got home and had little fathers day for Greg. I was excited to have found something he liked. I got him A&M pint glasses and a collared black A&M shirt. He liked both, yea! Of course the kids made him cards as well which he liked. I made him a father's day collage of pictures with him and the kids this year.
6/15 - We hung out during the day. Landon went to a friends house to play, then we took the friend and his brother to lunch with us. Kids were good, but 4 children are definitely more than 2 :) I went to do a little shopping in the afternoon. That night we went to dinner with Turners one last time. The Cracknells and Studdards were there as well. We went to BJs. Kids had fun, and adults got to talk. We were all avoiding saying goodbye. We had to leave a little early because Greg had boys night - They went to Bobs.
6/14 - Kasey took swim this week at new Emler in Allen. She took 30 minutes a day for 2 weeks. This was week one. She's doing pretty well, but most kids in her class are a little older.
6/12 - kids are having good first week of summer. Landon is taking a football camp at Plano East with Colin and Patrick. They seem to be enjoying it. Kasey is at camp at AppleCreek themed Under the Sea. Kasey is also taking swimming everyday for a few weeks. She's in class with older kids, but doing pretty well. Today kids got to go to the pool with some friends.
6/8 - Landon had baseball tournament this morning. They played first game at 8am. The boys won this game 13 to 4. they played well. Landon got a few hits. The 2nd game they were playing the first place team in the league. The team kept them to 13 runs which is low score for them. Landon got multiple hits, and caught a great pop fly for an out. He also threw 2 balls to first base for outs.
He almost caught another fly ball, but didn't. He played well and we were proud of the team.
6/6 - Landon had his last day of school today. I was in Denver for work unfortunately. The school decided that any awards would be given in white envelops instead of in a ceremony. Which means those kids who got rewards don't really know what they mean (and neither do the parents). Landon's award was for Outstanding Academic achievement. He received all top marks on his report card except penmanship. He's reading at what they average as end of year 2nd grade level. We are very proud.of him.
After school some of the kids went to a friends house to play. Kids got to play outside and have Popsicle. Sounds like they had fun. Kasey didn't get to go because she still wasn't feeling well.
Landon's teacher this year was amazing. Landon didn't want to leave school. Probably a combination of not seeing friends and missing school itself. She did so many things for the kids.
She had parent teacher conferences which not all teachers did. She gave a few of the kids her address to write letters over the summer. She made little goodie bags for them, thank you notes, poem, gave them composition books, cute challenge to read and write over the summer with pencil and bookmark. She was wonderful at challenging the kids at their level. She even came to one of his baseball games to see him play.
6/4 - When we got up Kasey was not in her bed and she usually sleeps longer. So Greg went upstairs. She had gotten sick in the middle of the night and slept most of the night on rug in the bathroom. She didn't call us for some reason. Other than getting sick she didn't have any symptoms.
Pretty busy day. I worked from home to get some stuff done. I went to Landon's school and had lunch with just him. I didn't order his hamburger the right way, but he ate it anyway. We had fun talking and looking at pictures on my phone.
That afternoon was the 1st grade party. Even more than last year kids just ran around and moms/teachers got to talk. We had to leave right when it was over so that I could get back to house for Grammy and Gramps to take me to the airport.
Of course my flight was delayed. When I got to Denver saw a cool double rainbow, but that meant it was raining.
6/2 - We had lazy morning, and then went to fun birthday party at Heard museum. Kids got to see animals, go on hike, and enjoy snacks, cake and ice cream. They had a good time. We ended up having cereal for dinner and just resting in the afternoon.
6/1 - Landon had baseball game. Boys had tough game and didn't win, but Landon got a few hits. We all went to Freebirds for dinner which is always good. That night I organized a girls night one last time with Deepika and Jessica before they move. We had 14 ladies to start out, and then 10 of us went to a 2nd location, and then 4 of us stayed out until 1:30am. We had a great time.
We went to pick up lunch, and then came home to get ready for Chloes's birthday party at new place Jumpstreet. Kids had great time playing. Kasey for some reason chased Landon and William around most of the time. Silly girl.
6/29 - We didn't have a lot to do today. I worked out, we had lunch at Elkas with the Kearns, I went shopping for 6 friend birthday presents for next few weeks, and then we hung out and at least tried to nap in the afternoon. We went to dinner at Glorias, and then hung out with the Dowdy's for a little bit. We got dessert at the Purple Cow. kids got milkshakes and Greg and I got ice cream sundae. Yum!
6/28 - I brought home Salt Grass steaks for dinner for all 4 of us. It was yummy. We got kids to bed and Greg and I had a little date in. Greg went to get a movie and dessert for us. He got me chocolate cake and he got red velvet cake. He got Les Miserables. I think Greg tuned out as soon as he discovered it was truly all musical and no dialogue. I thought it was ok, but not my favorite. Not sure why. We still had fun!
6/26 - I had fun bunco night with the ladies. I got 2 buncos which now we get the large pink dice when you get a bunco :). Greg also went to FC Dallas game that night with Dave and Doug. We had neighbor come over to get kids to bed since we were both going to be out after 10. it was the first time at home that I think we've had a babysitter that wasn't family.
6/23 - We had a good family day. We got to sleep in til almost 9am. We got ready and went to brunch at Bonnie Ruth which is a favorite for all of us. Then we went to see Monsters University together which was cute. After that we came home for a little while and then headed to the pool. We had fun playing some football, letting the kids practice swimming, and just playing around in the water. We had a good time. We got some Torchy Tacos for dinner, and got the kids in bed after a long week.
6/22 - Greg left in the morning to help his dad move out of his veterinary clinic. He has sold his practice and will start working out of the other clinic that is near where his office is. He will continue to work, but hopefully have some more flexibility.
I took kids to birthday party in the morning, and then we grabbed quick lunch at Chick fil A. Then took Kasey to trial class for swimmers. She enjoyed it. They were going across the whole pool each time so it was hard work, but she had fun so we enrolled her for once a week for rest of the summer.
6/21 - We had a crazy week at our house. Landon was enrolled in 2 camps - a gifted and talented one called Camp Invention that went from 9am to 3;30pm. They made various things out of household items, took apart electronics and other fun stuff. Landon had a good time and had several friends there from school. Then in the evening Landon and Greg went to Twilight camp which is a boyscout camp. They got to do stuff like shoot BB guns, bow and arrows, make crafts, trade swaps (little trinkets on safety pin that each kid made. Landon and Greg made leather string with sports balls on them. Landon and Greg both had a good time at Twilight camp.
Kasey also had 1/2 day camp and was taking swim lessons every day. Needless to say we were all doing a litte more than normal. By the end of the week we were all pretty tired.
Kasey and I got to spend some time together at swim, we went to dinner a few nights at Kaseys choice of Italian and Mexigo. We also went to Pacuigo on Friday night.
Kasey was doing great in swimming and seemed to really like it. She wanted to keep taking at the next level which is where they learn more about the swim strokes themselves. These classes are supposed to be for 5 year olds and up, but they say she's ready at 4 1/2.
6/17 - Kasey has been doing it for a while, but I still think it's funny. Kasey will kiss me once on each cheek, and I call her my little European (because that's how some of them greet you). She then says I'm your yucky period. She won't say European :)
6/16 - Kasey had her first dance recital. We had to have dress rehearsal at 8:30 in the morning. I had to get up at 6 to shower get me ready, and then get Kasey ready with hair and make up. I had tried the day before putting curlers (that I used in high school) in her hair and did her makeup. She didn't like the makeup, made her cry. The curlers didn't do much for her hair so we went to plan B. Saturday night I curled her hair around strips of cloth. It actually worked pretty well. We got everything done and went to dress rehearsal. After that we went to Grandma and Pops for some brunch to celebrate everyone's fathers day. It was nice to have everyone there.
Then we went to Kasey's recital. I think it was torture for Landon, but everyone else enjoyed it. Grammy, Gramps, Grandma, Pops, Nanny and Cindy were there with us so it was fun to see her. She did a good job. She knew the routine pretty well and we thought she did great!
We got home and had little fathers day for Greg. I was excited to have found something he liked. I got him A&M pint glasses and a collared black A&M shirt. He liked both, yea! Of course the kids made him cards as well which he liked. I made him a father's day collage of pictures with him and the kids this year.
6/15 - We hung out during the day. Landon went to a friends house to play, then we took the friend and his brother to lunch with us. Kids were good, but 4 children are definitely more than 2 :) I went to do a little shopping in the afternoon. That night we went to dinner with Turners one last time. The Cracknells and Studdards were there as well. We went to BJs. Kids had fun, and adults got to talk. We were all avoiding saying goodbye. We had to leave a little early because Greg had boys night - They went to Bobs.
6/14 - Kasey took swim this week at new Emler in Allen. She took 30 minutes a day for 2 weeks. This was week one. She's doing pretty well, but most kids in her class are a little older.
6/12 - kids are having good first week of summer. Landon is taking a football camp at Plano East with Colin and Patrick. They seem to be enjoying it. Kasey is at camp at AppleCreek themed Under the Sea. Kasey is also taking swimming everyday for a few weeks. She's in class with older kids, but doing pretty well. Today kids got to go to the pool with some friends.
6/8 - Landon had baseball tournament this morning. They played first game at 8am. The boys won this game 13 to 4. they played well. Landon got a few hits. The 2nd game they were playing the first place team in the league. The team kept them to 13 runs which is low score for them. Landon got multiple hits, and caught a great pop fly for an out. He also threw 2 balls to first base for outs.
He almost caught another fly ball, but didn't. He played well and we were proud of the team.
6/6 - Landon had his last day of school today. I was in Denver for work unfortunately. The school decided that any awards would be given in white envelops instead of in a ceremony. Which means those kids who got rewards don't really know what they mean (and neither do the parents). Landon's award was for Outstanding Academic achievement. He received all top marks on his report card except penmanship. He's reading at what they average as end of year 2nd grade level. We are very proud.of him.
After school some of the kids went to a friends house to play. Kids got to play outside and have Popsicle. Sounds like they had fun. Kasey didn't get to go because she still wasn't feeling well.
Landon's teacher this year was amazing. Landon didn't want to leave school. Probably a combination of not seeing friends and missing school itself. She did so many things for the kids.
She had parent teacher conferences which not all teachers did. She gave a few of the kids her address to write letters over the summer. She made little goodie bags for them, thank you notes, poem, gave them composition books, cute challenge to read and write over the summer with pencil and bookmark. She was wonderful at challenging the kids at their level. She even came to one of his baseball games to see him play.
6/4 - When we got up Kasey was not in her bed and she usually sleeps longer. So Greg went upstairs. She had gotten sick in the middle of the night and slept most of the night on rug in the bathroom. She didn't call us for some reason. Other than getting sick she didn't have any symptoms.
Pretty busy day. I worked from home to get some stuff done. I went to Landon's school and had lunch with just him. I didn't order his hamburger the right way, but he ate it anyway. We had fun talking and looking at pictures on my phone.
That afternoon was the 1st grade party. Even more than last year kids just ran around and moms/teachers got to talk. We had to leave right when it was over so that I could get back to house for Grammy and Gramps to take me to the airport.
Of course my flight was delayed. When I got to Denver saw a cool double rainbow, but that meant it was raining.
6/2 - We had lazy morning, and then went to fun birthday party at Heard museum. Kids got to see animals, go on hike, and enjoy snacks, cake and ice cream. They had a good time. We ended up having cereal for dinner and just resting in the afternoon.
6/1 - Landon had baseball game. Boys had tough game and didn't win, but Landon got a few hits. We all went to Freebirds for dinner which is always good. That night I organized a girls night one last time with Deepika and Jessica before they move. We had 14 ladies to start out, and then 10 of us went to a 2nd location, and then 4 of us stayed out until 1:30am. We had a great time.
Friday, May 31, 2013
May 2013
Once again really behind...
5/31 - Kasey's last day of 3s at AppleCreek. Greg and I took her up there to get few pictures and give teachers gift. It was fun. Kind of sad to see those teachers go. Ms Melinda's last day.
We went to one baseball game for some other 1st grade teams. It was fun to watch, until Kasey threw complete fit because we wouldn't let her have piece of gum. I ended up carrying her to the car. Not fun times.
Landon got Knight of the week for the 3rd time this year this week.
5/28 - I had my last board meeting as President of AppleCreek Preschool. we had dinner at Mi Conina. It was nice and enjoyed some time with ladies
5/27 - we had a pretty lazy Memorial day. Slept in some, I had a short PTA meeting, and then we ate lunch at home. Spent most of the morning watching how it's made and Magic Revealed with the kids. In the afternoon we went to the pool. The Cracknells were there. I was one of few parents getting in water because it's still cool, and so I had several kids jumping to me and hanging on as we went around the pool. We had fun through. Greg was throwing football with the boys so they had fun with that as well. Kasey is doing really well swimming but we still have someone in the big pool with her because she gets a bit confident.
We got home from dinner and Kasey says Landon's head is warm. I will take care of him so you don't have to. His head wasn't warm...
She laid down on blanket in the living room and both kids try to tell us they weren't tired. Kasey says I'm laying here with no reason. They were both tired though. They had been up late for 2-3 nights.
5/26 - We had going away party for the Turners. It was just the 4 families on our block that hang out together. We had great food, margaritas (thanks Greg), and good company. The kids had a great time in the pool and playing upstairs and the parents go to visit. We really avoided the discussion of the Turners leaving because it makes all of us sad to see them go. We wish them the best in their new adventures and hope to keep up on Facebook and such.
5/25 - Today was my last 8:15am aerobics class. They are cancelling it because of low attendance and they can't really find teacher for it. I've been going to that class since after graduation so it s been a long time.
Greg had bought some clothes for Kasey. He showed them to her in the morning. She really likes animal prints because one of her teacher really likes them. One of the skirts was Zebra like print. Kasey yells Oh Yea, give me 5. It was hilarious.
Kasey was getting ready for bday party. I asked her if we could brush her hair before going. She said no. I asked why not, she said because I'm a horrible daughter (not sure where that came from).
We split up for Bday parties. Greg dropped Landon off at Cosmic jump for a class mate party. Kasey and I went to a party where she got to ride a horse (for first time). She had fun. They also have miniature horse pulling a little cart that the kids got to ride in. They played on playground, got faces painted, balloons (Kasey got a flower), and horse tattoos.
Greg took our kids and 3 other friends and a few dads to FC Dallas game. It was raining, but they still had fun. They got Moo Yah with milk shakes, and even candy at the game. Doug and Solis' were there so everyone had a good time. The kids got their picture with Hooper and some of the FC Dallas girls - Greg posted on facebook that they wanted their picture with the mascot :)
I got some time to myself. I went and did a little shopping, got some Pei Wei and hung out at home watching the Ugly Truth with some wine. It was nice!
5/24 - Greg and I got to go out on a date - it's been quite a while. We were going to go to Chamberlains, and then Greg changed it. Google often tells me where surprise dinners are. Today it told me Greg had searched for Perry's steakhouse so I thought we were going there. He kept it a secret until we were basically walking up to it, but we ended up at Capital Grill. There have been multiple dinners there that I have not been able to go to for various reasons. I was excited to get to go. We had a great edinner, but ordered to much so boxed some stuff up to take home. We decided that dessert at Seasons 52 sounded better with key lime pie and peanut butter/chocolate moose. So we took our Capital Grill to go boxes over to the other restaurant for a drink and dessert. Then we headed to movie theater to see Hangover III. The movie had funny parts and the scene in the credits was hilarious, but overall I liked the other 2 better.
5/19 - That morning Landon's nose started bleeding just a little bit. We had him lay down for a while which was really hard for him to do. Kasey would take him water, kleenex. She came up to me and said that she would take care of him so that we didn't have to worry about him. She was serious too.
We got to have donuts for breakfast which the kids loved. We got ready and headed out to Taste of Addison. it was warm, but it was fun to have Fogo de Chao, Chamberlains, Empanada and Sangria.
We even had some ice cream. After eating and hanging out with Dave and Elisabeth, we headed to the roller coasters so the kids could play. Landon and i got to go on a few rides. The Octopus and Storm. The storm was a little much but was fun.
Then we headed back. Picked up Tin Star for family birthday party. We had 16 people to the house for dinner, cake and to open Landon's presents. We had a good time, but we were all pretty tired.
5/18 - I went to work out. Apparently they are cancelling my 8:15am Saturday aerobics class. I'm sad. I've been going to that class almost since I graduated from college. A long time. I came home to get ready and took Kasey to a friends bday party. Kids had fun outside bouncing and playing. We had to leave early to get to Landon's baseball game. The boys played well, but the umpires stopped the game early so the team wasn't able to try and come back. Landon got 2 outs at 2nd base in one inning that they held to team to no runs.
After the game we came home. Kasey and I took little naps because we were tired. We had neighborhood party to go to at 5. They had street blocked off, had train for kids to ride on, a few bounce house type things, a picture booth, 4 kegs, and a bunch of food. The kids got to run around an dance with DJ, watch clown, get faces painted etc. It was a good time for all.
Of course the kids got to bed late again.
5/17 - I took the day off to finish decorating cakes for Landon's party.
I went to Kasey's class to read 2 books to them. I read 5 little Monkeys and Robert the Rose Horse which the kids seemed to like. They all did the jump up and down song at the end.
Landon turned 7 years old today. He woke up and we put a small package on his clothes that were set out. He opened it to find a #2 Johnny football shirt that he had wanted. He told us when he saw it was maroon that he thought we had wrapped up his other maroon shirt he had out to wear that day. He was pretty excited. That day at school he had World culture day where they got to learn about different countries. I had taken the day off so I got to go up there and have lunch with him. We had McDonalds as he wanted. Kyle and DJ Lynch were there eating lunch as well.
After lunch I went home to finish decorating Landon's cakes. Thursday night I had decorated a football and basketball, and then Friday I decorated baseballs (in shape of 7 per Greg's idea), and a soccer ball.
We had Landon's friend party. It was at a park/pavilion near Landon's school. We had several kids from Landon's class and some of their siblings as well. The boys played kickball, basketball and played on the playground. We had pizza, pizza rolls, fruit and veggies. Then we all had some of the sports cakes which were great.
I think everyone had fun. A few of the girls (Kasey, Peyton, Chloe and Aliie all made some mud and were playing in it. They got pretty dirty. I didn't expect the girls in dresses to be the big mess :)
We also had a friend Landon has known since he was 2 come by at the end of the party to hang out for a little while which was fun.
5/14 - We had Pixie end of season party today. Greg and I made softball field cake and some purple cupcakes for the girls. They got trophies, played some kickball with the older brothers and dads. We had a good time. it's been a fun season with the girls. We will see what Kasey decides to do in the fall :)
5/12 - We had good Mothers Day. Kids let us sleep til almost 8am which never happens. The kids gave me sweet homemade cards. Landon also made me a fun few pages about our favorite things.
The kids got me some earings an necklace for mothers day!
the kids and I made homemade card for Grammy - Kasey drew a person with a large belly button, Landon drew Grammy with Landon, Kasey and I, and I wrote down some things I think about a lot with my mom.
We went to lunch at Paesanos which we all love. We had great food, good company and wonderful dessert. Grammy and I both got beautiful earings for Mothers Day..
5/11 - We had a busy day as usual. I worked out then we headed to baseball/softball fields for most of the day. Landon's first game the boys came back and won 12 to 11. Landon got 2 outs at 2nd base to help get out of the last inning.
Then we went to Kaseys game. She got a few good hits and girls played pretty well. The team we played against only had 4 players which was a little weird. During the game several of the girls sat in the dugout and played duck duck goose. Girls are a bit different than boys :)
After game we went to Sonic for a drink, sat at home for little bit then back to baseball fields.
Landon got few good hits. The Volcanoes won 13 to 5 so boys were excited about it.
Landon missed his soccer game because it was same time as baseball. His soccer team won 4 to 2 and several boys scored. It was great last game for Coach Roy.
That night we had going away party for the Roys. They are moving to Austin unfortunately. Kids had great time on bounce house and playing ball, and it was fun for adults to get to talk as well.
5/10 - We had Kasey's school end of year party. The kids got snacks (we even got to sing the snack song), and then one of the moms and I read all of them a book. Kasey sat in my lap while I read book. I would read the pages, the kids would laugh outloud and then Kasey would should the class the pages. She asked one of the boys not paying attention if he saw the pages. It was fun.
Then the kids made bracelets with their names on them. Then they sang the jump up and down song. We still remember Landon doing that when he was her age. Fun times.
I worked from home most of the day, and so Greg and I went up to see the 1st grade kickball tournament. Landon's class won which was fun.
That evening was the Norton Carnival. The boys were at baseball practice. Kasey and I were headed to get dinner for all of us. Kasey was crying and saying her ear hurt. So when boys got home I took Kasey to Acute kids. She had ear infection but nothing else so we went home for some Tylenol and headed to the Carnival to meet the boys.
Kids had great time at Carnival. They go to jump on bounce houses, try to dunk AIM teacher Mrs Szeryk, paint their hair different colors, get tattos (Kasey got drums, and Landon got 2 Angry birds), and some airbrush tatoos as well (Landon got dolphins, cobra and snake; Kasey got snake and dice).
5/5 - Kids played dress up in the morning. Kasey dressed up as dinosaur and Landon dressed up as Power Ranger with light saber.
We rode bikes to last soccer practice. That evening Kasey started feeling bad and got fever. She didn't have other symptoms, but had fever for few days. Poor thing.
5/4 - Landon had 9:30am baseball game. Boys had tough game and lost by 1 run. Landon then went to soccer game. Landon played well, but team didn't win which is ok. His baseball team did not win 2nd game either (he didn't get to play because it was same time as soccer and team was low on players).
Then Landon and I went to one of his school mates birthday parties at Chucky Cheese. One of my favorite :) WE had to leave early to get to Kasey tball game. Kasey got an out at 2nd base and had a few good hits as well.
5/3 - Greg and I got to go on school field trip with Landon to the Dallas Zoo. Greg got Colin, Andrew, Landon and Jaden in his group. I got 4 girls from his class - Jorden, Danny, Meagan and Makeila. We had wanted to all walk around together, but the girls didn't want to walk with the boys.
We ended up staying together some, but not all day. We got to see the lions training first and walk around in the new Africa section. The kids wanted to eat by 10:30 even though they had had snack about 9:45am.
Kids had fun seeing animals, having lunch, hanging out together. Of course they got warm and wanted me to carry everything :)
it was a fun day. I also got to talk with Landons teacher some. She really likes Landon. She said he's really smart and has done a good job making some good choices even though some friends have not.
That evening Landon had baseball practice and soccer camp.
5/31 - Kasey's last day of 3s at AppleCreek. Greg and I took her up there to get few pictures and give teachers gift. It was fun. Kind of sad to see those teachers go. Ms Melinda's last day.
We went to one baseball game for some other 1st grade teams. It was fun to watch, until Kasey threw complete fit because we wouldn't let her have piece of gum. I ended up carrying her to the car. Not fun times.
Landon got Knight of the week for the 3rd time this year this week.
5/28 - I had my last board meeting as President of AppleCreek Preschool. we had dinner at Mi Conina. It was nice and enjoyed some time with ladies
5/27 - we had a pretty lazy Memorial day. Slept in some, I had a short PTA meeting, and then we ate lunch at home. Spent most of the morning watching how it's made and Magic Revealed with the kids. In the afternoon we went to the pool. The Cracknells were there. I was one of few parents getting in water because it's still cool, and so I had several kids jumping to me and hanging on as we went around the pool. We had fun through. Greg was throwing football with the boys so they had fun with that as well. Kasey is doing really well swimming but we still have someone in the big pool with her because she gets a bit confident.
We got home from dinner and Kasey says Landon's head is warm. I will take care of him so you don't have to. His head wasn't warm...
She laid down on blanket in the living room and both kids try to tell us they weren't tired. Kasey says I'm laying here with no reason. They were both tired though. They had been up late for 2-3 nights.
5/26 - We had going away party for the Turners. It was just the 4 families on our block that hang out together. We had great food, margaritas (thanks Greg), and good company. The kids had a great time in the pool and playing upstairs and the parents go to visit. We really avoided the discussion of the Turners leaving because it makes all of us sad to see them go. We wish them the best in their new adventures and hope to keep up on Facebook and such.
5/25 - Today was my last 8:15am aerobics class. They are cancelling it because of low attendance and they can't really find teacher for it. I've been going to that class since after graduation so it s been a long time.
Greg had bought some clothes for Kasey. He showed them to her in the morning. She really likes animal prints because one of her teacher really likes them. One of the skirts was Zebra like print. Kasey yells Oh Yea, give me 5. It was hilarious.
Kasey was getting ready for bday party. I asked her if we could brush her hair before going. She said no. I asked why not, she said because I'm a horrible daughter (not sure where that came from).
We split up for Bday parties. Greg dropped Landon off at Cosmic jump for a class mate party. Kasey and I went to a party where she got to ride a horse (for first time). She had fun. They also have miniature horse pulling a little cart that the kids got to ride in. They played on playground, got faces painted, balloons (Kasey got a flower), and horse tattoos.
Greg took our kids and 3 other friends and a few dads to FC Dallas game. It was raining, but they still had fun. They got Moo Yah with milk shakes, and even candy at the game. Doug and Solis' were there so everyone had a good time. The kids got their picture with Hooper and some of the FC Dallas girls - Greg posted on facebook that they wanted their picture with the mascot :)
I got some time to myself. I went and did a little shopping, got some Pei Wei and hung out at home watching the Ugly Truth with some wine. It was nice!
5/24 - Greg and I got to go out on a date - it's been quite a while. We were going to go to Chamberlains, and then Greg changed it. Google often tells me where surprise dinners are. Today it told me Greg had searched for Perry's steakhouse so I thought we were going there. He kept it a secret until we were basically walking up to it, but we ended up at Capital Grill. There have been multiple dinners there that I have not been able to go to for various reasons. I was excited to get to go. We had a great edinner, but ordered to much so boxed some stuff up to take home. We decided that dessert at Seasons 52 sounded better with key lime pie and peanut butter/chocolate moose. So we took our Capital Grill to go boxes over to the other restaurant for a drink and dessert. Then we headed to movie theater to see Hangover III. The movie had funny parts and the scene in the credits was hilarious, but overall I liked the other 2 better.
5/19 - That morning Landon's nose started bleeding just a little bit. We had him lay down for a while which was really hard for him to do. Kasey would take him water, kleenex. She came up to me and said that she would take care of him so that we didn't have to worry about him. She was serious too.
We got to have donuts for breakfast which the kids loved. We got ready and headed out to Taste of Addison. it was warm, but it was fun to have Fogo de Chao, Chamberlains, Empanada and Sangria.
We even had some ice cream. After eating and hanging out with Dave and Elisabeth, we headed to the roller coasters so the kids could play. Landon and i got to go on a few rides. The Octopus and Storm. The storm was a little much but was fun.
Then we headed back. Picked up Tin Star for family birthday party. We had 16 people to the house for dinner, cake and to open Landon's presents. We had a good time, but we were all pretty tired.
5/18 - I went to work out. Apparently they are cancelling my 8:15am Saturday aerobics class. I'm sad. I've been going to that class almost since I graduated from college. A long time. I came home to get ready and took Kasey to a friends bday party. Kids had fun outside bouncing and playing. We had to leave early to get to Landon's baseball game. The boys played well, but the umpires stopped the game early so the team wasn't able to try and come back. Landon got 2 outs at 2nd base in one inning that they held to team to no runs.
After the game we came home. Kasey and I took little naps because we were tired. We had neighborhood party to go to at 5. They had street blocked off, had train for kids to ride on, a few bounce house type things, a picture booth, 4 kegs, and a bunch of food. The kids got to run around an dance with DJ, watch clown, get faces painted etc. It was a good time for all.
Of course the kids got to bed late again.
5/17 - I took the day off to finish decorating cakes for Landon's party.
I went to Kasey's class to read 2 books to them. I read 5 little Monkeys and Robert the Rose Horse which the kids seemed to like. They all did the jump up and down song at the end.
Landon turned 7 years old today. He woke up and we put a small package on his clothes that were set out. He opened it to find a #2 Johnny football shirt that he had wanted. He told us when he saw it was maroon that he thought we had wrapped up his other maroon shirt he had out to wear that day. He was pretty excited. That day at school he had World culture day where they got to learn about different countries. I had taken the day off so I got to go up there and have lunch with him. We had McDonalds as he wanted. Kyle and DJ Lynch were there eating lunch as well.
After lunch I went home to finish decorating Landon's cakes. Thursday night I had decorated a football and basketball, and then Friday I decorated baseballs (in shape of 7 per Greg's idea), and a soccer ball.
We had Landon's friend party. It was at a park/pavilion near Landon's school. We had several kids from Landon's class and some of their siblings as well. The boys played kickball, basketball and played on the playground. We had pizza, pizza rolls, fruit and veggies. Then we all had some of the sports cakes which were great.
I think everyone had fun. A few of the girls (Kasey, Peyton, Chloe and Aliie all made some mud and were playing in it. They got pretty dirty. I didn't expect the girls in dresses to be the big mess :)
We also had a friend Landon has known since he was 2 come by at the end of the party to hang out for a little while which was fun.
5/14 - We had Pixie end of season party today. Greg and I made softball field cake and some purple cupcakes for the girls. They got trophies, played some kickball with the older brothers and dads. We had a good time. it's been a fun season with the girls. We will see what Kasey decides to do in the fall :)
5/12 - We had good Mothers Day. Kids let us sleep til almost 8am which never happens. The kids gave me sweet homemade cards. Landon also made me a fun few pages about our favorite things.
The kids got me some earings an necklace for mothers day!
the kids and I made homemade card for Grammy - Kasey drew a person with a large belly button, Landon drew Grammy with Landon, Kasey and I, and I wrote down some things I think about a lot with my mom.
We went to lunch at Paesanos which we all love. We had great food, good company and wonderful dessert. Grammy and I both got beautiful earings for Mothers Day..
5/11 - We had a busy day as usual. I worked out then we headed to baseball/softball fields for most of the day. Landon's first game the boys came back and won 12 to 11. Landon got 2 outs at 2nd base to help get out of the last inning.
Then we went to Kaseys game. She got a few good hits and girls played pretty well. The team we played against only had 4 players which was a little weird. During the game several of the girls sat in the dugout and played duck duck goose. Girls are a bit different than boys :)
After game we went to Sonic for a drink, sat at home for little bit then back to baseball fields.
Landon got few good hits. The Volcanoes won 13 to 5 so boys were excited about it.
Landon missed his soccer game because it was same time as baseball. His soccer team won 4 to 2 and several boys scored. It was great last game for Coach Roy.
That night we had going away party for the Roys. They are moving to Austin unfortunately. Kids had great time on bounce house and playing ball, and it was fun for adults to get to talk as well.
5/10 - We had Kasey's school end of year party. The kids got snacks (we even got to sing the snack song), and then one of the moms and I read all of them a book. Kasey sat in my lap while I read book. I would read the pages, the kids would laugh outloud and then Kasey would should the class the pages. She asked one of the boys not paying attention if he saw the pages. It was fun.
Then the kids made bracelets with their names on them. Then they sang the jump up and down song. We still remember Landon doing that when he was her age. Fun times.
I worked from home most of the day, and so Greg and I went up to see the 1st grade kickball tournament. Landon's class won which was fun.
That evening was the Norton Carnival. The boys were at baseball practice. Kasey and I were headed to get dinner for all of us. Kasey was crying and saying her ear hurt. So when boys got home I took Kasey to Acute kids. She had ear infection but nothing else so we went home for some Tylenol and headed to the Carnival to meet the boys.
Kids had great time at Carnival. They go to jump on bounce houses, try to dunk AIM teacher Mrs Szeryk, paint their hair different colors, get tattos (Kasey got drums, and Landon got 2 Angry birds), and some airbrush tatoos as well (Landon got dolphins, cobra and snake; Kasey got snake and dice).
5/5 - Kids played dress up in the morning. Kasey dressed up as dinosaur and Landon dressed up as Power Ranger with light saber.
We rode bikes to last soccer practice. That evening Kasey started feeling bad and got fever. She didn't have other symptoms, but had fever for few days. Poor thing.
5/4 - Landon had 9:30am baseball game. Boys had tough game and lost by 1 run. Landon then went to soccer game. Landon played well, but team didn't win which is ok. His baseball team did not win 2nd game either (he didn't get to play because it was same time as soccer and team was low on players).
Then Landon and I went to one of his school mates birthday parties at Chucky Cheese. One of my favorite :) WE had to leave early to get to Kasey tball game. Kasey got an out at 2nd base and had a few good hits as well.
5/3 - Greg and I got to go on school field trip with Landon to the Dallas Zoo. Greg got Colin, Andrew, Landon and Jaden in his group. I got 4 girls from his class - Jorden, Danny, Meagan and Makeila. We had wanted to all walk around together, but the girls didn't want to walk with the boys.
We ended up staying together some, but not all day. We got to see the lions training first and walk around in the new Africa section. The kids wanted to eat by 10:30 even though they had had snack about 9:45am.
Kids had fun seeing animals, having lunch, hanging out together. Of course they got warm and wanted me to carry everything :)
it was a fun day. I also got to talk with Landons teacher some. She really likes Landon. She said he's really smart and has done a good job making some good choices even though some friends have not.
That evening Landon had baseball practice and soccer camp.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
April 2013 Updates
4/28 - We had a fun family day. Greg actually let me sleep in some
while he made breakfast - which I really needed. We had lunch
together. Then Landon, Greg and Kasey rode their bikes up to soccer
practice. I walked with Kasey. Kasey and I hung out at the park
while the boys practiced. Then we took up some baseball with friends at
the backstop. The girls played some and I even hit a home run (because
I hit it past the girls). The boys were hitting and fielding. Fun
times. We then had dinner on patio at Blue Fish as the family and had
some Paciugo for dessert.
4/27 - Another crazy Saturday. Today was the AppleCreek Preschool Picnic and Auction. Greg and I were there at 9am to set up with everyone. I think overall everything went smoothly. The auction was great, and we had about 120 families there for food, fun and music. Good times.
We had to leave about 2:30 to get Landon and Kasey to their games. Kasey got 2 outs at 2nd base in her game. Landon got hit by the soccer ball playing goaly, but was ok. He played well and had few shots on goal, that didn't got in.
4/22 - 4/26
I was in San Jose for a trade show. We did have a lot of work with demos, trainings, taking videos, and talking to partners and potential an existing customers. We did get to play some though. Tuesday night we decided to take the train to San Francisco. One of my high school friends owns a wine experience place in the city. You can do wine tasting and have small plate menu. The wine was great, and the food was really good. It also had a fun atmosphere so we had a fun time. The train was interesting. It took us about an hour to get there, and then we came back with a bunch of Giants baseball fans on the way back which stopped at every stop so it took a while longer.
Wednesday night we went out with one of our partners to dinner at Gordon Biersch and Irish pub. Thursday we went to dinner at a good Greek Restaurant and then went to a really cool bar. It was called SingleBarrel lounge. You stand outside waiting until there is room at the bar. We only waited 15 minutes. We went down and had some idea what to order (most drinks were mixed drinks). The bartenders and staff are dressed in paperboy hats and suspenders, an some jazz music playing. The bartender made some recommendations for our drinks and then made them for us. It was fun to watch them making them. Mine had a orange peel that was burned to give it a different flavor. My co worker Bill got an old fashion that had a big ball of ice in it. Everyone loved their drinks. After we paid we sat down on couches to enjoy the atmosphere, drinks and some jazz music. It was a good trip, but it was good to get home Friday.
I flew home Friday morning. Got to airport and they didn't have a seat assignment for or my boarding pass didn't print. I waited til they started calling group 2, and asked again for the 3rd time if they had my seat. Yes you are in seat 10, and she printed it. I assumed by this point I wouldn't have room for my luggage, but I lucked out on that. Nothing like a little stress to wake you up in the morning.
I got home, Greg and Kasey picked me up from the airport. I got to sit in back with Kasey which was fun. We went and picked up Landon from school. AFternoon Greg and Landon worked on some baseball with a friend while Kasey and I went to the park to play with some other siblings.
Then it was time to get ready for girls night out. We had 11 ladies going to dinner and to see Wicked the musical. We had a great time at Paesanos for good Italian food, and then had fun watching the show as well. It was fun to get out dressed up with friends.
Of course Greg was thrilled I came back from a week gone and went out with the girls :)
I had missed Kasey's tball game, she got her first hit from a pitch in the game.
4/21 - Cub scout pack planned a day of fishing at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens, TX. It was little more than 1 1/2 hours away. It was fun to see different fish, alligators, huge catfish and some other alligator fish. We got to see one of the workers feed some of the fish. We took a quick tour of the facility. Then we got some fishing poles and bait and did some fishing. Kasey didn't do it very long, but was good. it was a really nice day so it was fun. Landon really wanted to keep reeling it in and casting it, but that's ok. It was a fun family day. We had BBQ on the way home and got kids to bed.
4/20 - I went to work out in the morning because Landon's soccer game was cancelled. Then I took Landon to fun birthday party where boys got to play video games in a big truck for an hour - they had Wii, Xbox and playstation and a bunch of different games the kids could play. They had a great time, and moms got to chat. Then took Landon home and picked up Kasey to take her to a school friend birthday party. The friend lives a ways north, but they have a lot of land and nice house. They had the Creature guy come. He brought Python, hedgehog, tarantula, legless lizzard, another lizzard, and a huge roach. It was pretty cool. Kids got to touch them and he taught them some stuff about the animals. We left the party early to get to Landon's baseball game, but we were late for Landons' game. Of course before I got there he caught a fly ball for an out, and hit a triple. After I got there he got single and double.
After we got kids to bed, Greg went to FC Dallas game and I had 10 friends over for margaritas that Greg had made and to watch Magic Mike. Had a friend from high school, friend from work and several ladies from the neighborhood. We had a great time. We had good snacks, margaritas, and conversations
4/19 - Had kind of crazy evening. I worked all day and then went to pick up Landon from baseball practice. Took him and Mason to the girls tball game. We only got to stay for 30 minutes - I really think the girls were having fun. Then I took Landon to his soccer camp. I think he was doing pretty well with the skills and when they played game at the end
4/14 - We had a fun family day. We got up and went to breakfast at Frogg for some French Toast and Crepes. We took a walk around Watters Creek and saw 15 baby ducklings that were really cute. We then went home to change and took bikes up to park for kids to ride around. Greg rode up there too. Usually I can walk behind Kasey because she goes pretty slow and talks quite a bit. Today when she got behind the boys and decided to ride faster which means I got to run after her. I don't like running :) We made sandwiches at home, and kids and I watched Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Kids enjoyed it and so did I. Landon's teacher read the book to them in school and we've been reading it to him at home as well.
Then Greg and Landon rode bikes to soccer practice. I really wanted a nap, but Kasey wanted to ride her bike to the park. So we went. We hung out at the top of playground in shade. It was like our own fort. We also did some swings and Kasey played with few of the other kids
We all went to dinner at Mi Cocina which is always good.
4/13 - Kasey had morning tball game, it was nice day. Girls played well. They played where outs counted for the first time. Girls got about 6 outs. Kasey had good hits and didn't get out - she was excited.
The boys had batting practice in the afternoon, and then I had to volunteer at softball assessment they had. Grammy and Gramps came up to help with kids.
Landon finally played his first baseball game. Greg pitched the game and did well. Gramps kept score. Landon had a few good hits & got an out at 2nd base. It was fun watching the game. They follow rules more like real baseball, and as boys are getting older they are throwing, catching and making good plays.
Landon also had soccer game which was tough. The other team was much better. Landon had a tough time in goal, but played well when he played on offense.
4/10-4/12 - I went to Boston for 3 full days for training and customer meetings. We had busy days, but got to go to North end for dinner one night. We had great Italian food at Strega, and then went to Modern Pastry for Canoli for dessert (It was recommended to us over Mikes by bartender at Strega). Friday was crazy, We had 5 customer meetings, it was raining all day, we didn't have time for lunch, and then it took 2 hours to get to the airport. Fortunately because of the rain my flight was delayed so I still made it. I had a quick snack and beer at the airport because I got upgraded. It was a good flight even though it was really late - I got to see House of Pi, got warm nuts, dinner with shrimp and salmon, some wine and ice cream Sunday for dessert.
4/7 - We had birthday celebration lunch with my mom and dad. We went to Paesanos for lunch which is great Italian food, and then we came back to house for dessert. Grammy made great chocolate, oreo and peanut butter dessert for me and red velvet cookies and Hershey bar pie for kids. YUM!!
4/6 - We had a few games today soccer and baseball practice. Then I took kids to Rohans birthday party at ASI. It was fun to catch up with Jessica and kids had great time. After party we took kids to grandparents because Greg and I were going out for celebration with Steiners, Solis' and Doug. We were celebrating 3 birthdays and Solis' anniversary. We went to Abacus. Had a great dinner. We had multiple lobster shooters, great starters and meal, and of course some good wine. To finish off the night I got to have some scotch and a chocolate dessert.
We enjoyed having some adult time.
4/5 - I had a great birthday. One of the first things Kasey said to me in the morning was happy Birthday and I think she said it on her own. At work friends Marisa, Bill and Cindy took me out for Pei Wei for lunch - one of my favorites that I don't get to often. Marisa also made me awesome chocolate and banana cupcakes with peanut butter icing. They were great!
That afternoon Greg took Landon to soccer clinic. Kasey and I were dancing around in the living room to music. She kept telling me that i needed to dance in the middle of the room and not on the outsides. She also told me I wasn't supposed to do the same moves as her. We had a good time.
4/27 - Another crazy Saturday. Today was the AppleCreek Preschool Picnic and Auction. Greg and I were there at 9am to set up with everyone. I think overall everything went smoothly. The auction was great, and we had about 120 families there for food, fun and music. Good times.
We had to leave about 2:30 to get Landon and Kasey to their games. Kasey got 2 outs at 2nd base in her game. Landon got hit by the soccer ball playing goaly, but was ok. He played well and had few shots on goal, that didn't got in.
4/22 - 4/26
I was in San Jose for a trade show. We did have a lot of work with demos, trainings, taking videos, and talking to partners and potential an existing customers. We did get to play some though. Tuesday night we decided to take the train to San Francisco. One of my high school friends owns a wine experience place in the city. You can do wine tasting and have small plate menu. The wine was great, and the food was really good. It also had a fun atmosphere so we had a fun time. The train was interesting. It took us about an hour to get there, and then we came back with a bunch of Giants baseball fans on the way back which stopped at every stop so it took a while longer.
Wednesday night we went out with one of our partners to dinner at Gordon Biersch and Irish pub. Thursday we went to dinner at a good Greek Restaurant and then went to a really cool bar. It was called SingleBarrel lounge. You stand outside waiting until there is room at the bar. We only waited 15 minutes. We went down and had some idea what to order (most drinks were mixed drinks). The bartenders and staff are dressed in paperboy hats and suspenders, an some jazz music playing. The bartender made some recommendations for our drinks and then made them for us. It was fun to watch them making them. Mine had a orange peel that was burned to give it a different flavor. My co worker Bill got an old fashion that had a big ball of ice in it. Everyone loved their drinks. After we paid we sat down on couches to enjoy the atmosphere, drinks and some jazz music. It was a good trip, but it was good to get home Friday.
I flew home Friday morning. Got to airport and they didn't have a seat assignment for or my boarding pass didn't print. I waited til they started calling group 2, and asked again for the 3rd time if they had my seat. Yes you are in seat 10, and she printed it. I assumed by this point I wouldn't have room for my luggage, but I lucked out on that. Nothing like a little stress to wake you up in the morning.
I got home, Greg and Kasey picked me up from the airport. I got to sit in back with Kasey which was fun. We went and picked up Landon from school. AFternoon Greg and Landon worked on some baseball with a friend while Kasey and I went to the park to play with some other siblings.
Then it was time to get ready for girls night out. We had 11 ladies going to dinner and to see Wicked the musical. We had a great time at Paesanos for good Italian food, and then had fun watching the show as well. It was fun to get out dressed up with friends.
Of course Greg was thrilled I came back from a week gone and went out with the girls :)
I had missed Kasey's tball game, she got her first hit from a pitch in the game.
4/21 - Cub scout pack planned a day of fishing at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens, TX. It was little more than 1 1/2 hours away. It was fun to see different fish, alligators, huge catfish and some other alligator fish. We got to see one of the workers feed some of the fish. We took a quick tour of the facility. Then we got some fishing poles and bait and did some fishing. Kasey didn't do it very long, but was good. it was a really nice day so it was fun. Landon really wanted to keep reeling it in and casting it, but that's ok. It was a fun family day. We had BBQ on the way home and got kids to bed.
4/20 - I went to work out in the morning because Landon's soccer game was cancelled. Then I took Landon to fun birthday party where boys got to play video games in a big truck for an hour - they had Wii, Xbox and playstation and a bunch of different games the kids could play. They had a great time, and moms got to chat. Then took Landon home and picked up Kasey to take her to a school friend birthday party. The friend lives a ways north, but they have a lot of land and nice house. They had the Creature guy come. He brought Python, hedgehog, tarantula, legless lizzard, another lizzard, and a huge roach. It was pretty cool. Kids got to touch them and he taught them some stuff about the animals. We left the party early to get to Landon's baseball game, but we were late for Landons' game. Of course before I got there he caught a fly ball for an out, and hit a triple. After I got there he got single and double.
After we got kids to bed, Greg went to FC Dallas game and I had 10 friends over for margaritas that Greg had made and to watch Magic Mike. Had a friend from high school, friend from work and several ladies from the neighborhood. We had a great time. We had good snacks, margaritas, and conversations
4/19 - Had kind of crazy evening. I worked all day and then went to pick up Landon from baseball practice. Took him and Mason to the girls tball game. We only got to stay for 30 minutes - I really think the girls were having fun. Then I took Landon to his soccer camp. I think he was doing pretty well with the skills and when they played game at the end
4/14 - We had a fun family day. We got up and went to breakfast at Frogg for some French Toast and Crepes. We took a walk around Watters Creek and saw 15 baby ducklings that were really cute. We then went home to change and took bikes up to park for kids to ride around. Greg rode up there too. Usually I can walk behind Kasey because she goes pretty slow and talks quite a bit. Today when she got behind the boys and decided to ride faster which means I got to run after her. I don't like running :) We made sandwiches at home, and kids and I watched Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Kids enjoyed it and so did I. Landon's teacher read the book to them in school and we've been reading it to him at home as well.
Then Greg and Landon rode bikes to soccer practice. I really wanted a nap, but Kasey wanted to ride her bike to the park. So we went. We hung out at the top of playground in shade. It was like our own fort. We also did some swings and Kasey played with few of the other kids
We all went to dinner at Mi Cocina which is always good.
4/13 - Kasey had morning tball game, it was nice day. Girls played well. They played where outs counted for the first time. Girls got about 6 outs. Kasey had good hits and didn't get out - she was excited.
The boys had batting practice in the afternoon, and then I had to volunteer at softball assessment they had. Grammy and Gramps came up to help with kids.
Landon finally played his first baseball game. Greg pitched the game and did well. Gramps kept score. Landon had a few good hits & got an out at 2nd base. It was fun watching the game. They follow rules more like real baseball, and as boys are getting older they are throwing, catching and making good plays.
Landon also had soccer game which was tough. The other team was much better. Landon had a tough time in goal, but played well when he played on offense.
4/10-4/12 - I went to Boston for 3 full days for training and customer meetings. We had busy days, but got to go to North end for dinner one night. We had great Italian food at Strega, and then went to Modern Pastry for Canoli for dessert (It was recommended to us over Mikes by bartender at Strega). Friday was crazy, We had 5 customer meetings, it was raining all day, we didn't have time for lunch, and then it took 2 hours to get to the airport. Fortunately because of the rain my flight was delayed so I still made it. I had a quick snack and beer at the airport because I got upgraded. It was a good flight even though it was really late - I got to see House of Pi, got warm nuts, dinner with shrimp and salmon, some wine and ice cream Sunday for dessert.
4/7 - We had birthday celebration lunch with my mom and dad. We went to Paesanos for lunch which is great Italian food, and then we came back to house for dessert. Grammy made great chocolate, oreo and peanut butter dessert for me and red velvet cookies and Hershey bar pie for kids. YUM!!
4/6 - We had a few games today soccer and baseball practice. Then I took kids to Rohans birthday party at ASI. It was fun to catch up with Jessica and kids had great time. After party we took kids to grandparents because Greg and I were going out for celebration with Steiners, Solis' and Doug. We were celebrating 3 birthdays and Solis' anniversary. We went to Abacus. Had a great dinner. We had multiple lobster shooters, great starters and meal, and of course some good wine. To finish off the night I got to have some scotch and a chocolate dessert.
We enjoyed having some adult time.
4/5 - I had a great birthday. One of the first things Kasey said to me in the morning was happy Birthday and I think she said it on her own. At work friends Marisa, Bill and Cindy took me out for Pei Wei for lunch - one of my favorites that I don't get to often. Marisa also made me awesome chocolate and banana cupcakes with peanut butter icing. They were great!
That afternoon Greg took Landon to soccer clinic. Kasey and I were dancing around in the living room to music. She kept telling me that i needed to dance in the middle of the room and not on the outsides. She also told me I wasn't supposed to do the same moves as her. We had a good time.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
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