My son...the comedian.

So, yesterday the kids and I were cracking each other up saying one liners from Naploean Dynamite. Yes...I know that is so totally "last year" but we like that movie and just watched it again as a family the other night. So anyway, yesterday we were saying these one liners, and Zach says, "Is there some sort of vest I could wear" and we were laughing, and then I told him I would give him $5 if he told that to the lady when he got his spring pictures taken today at school. Well, he just came home from school and he told me he said it to her. Of course, she said, "What" and he said, "never mind-just kidding". But I was laughing hysterically because I could just picture him doing it in that "Kip" voice, tugging at his shirt. And yes...I do believe he really did it, if you really knew Zach, you would know he doesn't ever lie because that would be breaking the rules, and he doesn't break the rules. Just thought I'd share that with you.

This ol' blog...she ain't what she used to be...ain't what she used to be...

Well, hello there strangers! It has been a long time. This last week has been spring break for my kids and I. Luckily, the Elementary schools, Junior High, and College ALL have the same break. What are the odds? Well, not usually in my favor, but I did get quite lucky this time. Last month was my birthday and this month was our "15th" anniversary, so Dave and I took off last minute to where else, but... Vegas Baby! I told you I was lucky. Yeah, you know it! We stayed for 3 days and 2 nights, and it was wonderful!!! Notice the triple exclamation points. Here are a few pics:
We ate at the "Tao" restaurant in the Venetian. It was deeeelicious! I highly recommend the lobster wontons and Kung Pao Chicken. Yum!

We splurged, which is unlike us, and went and saw two shows. We saw Monty Python's Spamalot the first night, and Mystere, by Cirque de Soilel, the second night. Who can say, "thanks Federal Government for giving me back my money!" Yes, I mean "tax refund" for you laymen and laywomen.Here I am at dinner again... yes, we LOVE to eat, posing in front of the oldest statue known to man. Seriously, this dude was old. When he walked by I could see his wrinkles in the white paint.

Well, I had fun, but I did miss the children...so when I got back I planned a little get-a-way for us. Of course, it was to the "happiest places on earth" so here are a few pics of the kids and I at Disneyland and California Adventure. Julie, Cyrus, Christopher, and Chloe met us the first day at Disneyland. We stayed overnight at the Paradise Pier hotel next to the theme parks. It was quite exciting for the kids because they really never get to stay in hotels.

I think we ALL felt like Chloe at the end of the day, but it was worth it!

Same thing, different day.

There you go. Ha ha! :)

LUCKY!

In my last post, I wrote about all the things that were keeping me busy from blogging. Well, although Dave is busy running a brand new Souplantation, he still finds time for golf. So, Steve I hope this answers your question!

Blog Withdrawls!!

Here's me and Zach at "Muffins for Mom's" at his school.

Well, I'm having "blog withdrawls" because I am so busy, I don't have time to post. I sneek a few minutes in a week to "peek" at other's blogs, but not much time to "blog" myself. So, anyways here's what I've been up to that is keeping me from blogging: I just started a part-time job at a school in my kid's school district. In my short 3.5 hours a day, I wear about 4 different hats. First, I am a "greeter" in the morning. Then I go to the office and help out the office ladies. Later, I come back and work during recess with kids with special needs. Finally, at lunch I am a campus supervisor, more commonly known as a yard duty. In the evenings, besides running the kids to soccer, dance, YW, activity days, girl scouts etc. I am taking a night class: Math for Elementary School teachers and an online Political Science class. I know you are all as busy as I am, so you will forgive me for not having anything interesting on my blog for the last month. Sorry to all of those that have been here and seen the same "Heart Attack" post. Well, at least it's close to Valentine's day now!

Heart Attack!

Brittani and her friends were asked to "heart attack" this boy's room while he was having surgery on his shoulder from a football injury. Guess who asked them...his mom. Isn't that sweet?
I had a fun time bonding with the girls as we cut out hearts so that they could decorate his room. It turned out great. The girls also baked him cookies and put together little candy bags that they attached to balloons.

Here is a picture of the fun entry way they made for his room. Jordan's mom said that he really liked the room, and I know that the girls really liked "heart attacking" it!
P.S. I can't believe I am a mom of a teenager. This is only the beginning!

Do you have a best friend? Does he have a big coat too?

Today we went to up to Mount Pinos, out past Frazier Park, and went to the snow! The kids have fun sledding and throwing snowballs with their cousins! Yes, you can find a little snow in California!
It was cold, but really not that bad compared to other places we have lived...namely Utah and Colorado. (As you can see from Ashlyns short sleeves!)
Chris and Zach, are kings of the mountain!!