Jessie's First Movie

I just found this on my camera when I was downloading yesterday. I didn't even know she knew how to take movies, but I guess she does now. I could not stop laughing after watching this. I think I was over my aunt's house when she did this. Too funny!

The Office Visit

Today M had an appt./consultation with the oral surgeon for her receeding gum on a front tooth. I was a bit nervous about this appt. because I knew it was going to expensive, but I had no clue that that would be the least of my problems today. I had tweedle-dee and tweedle-dum with me as well and gave them the usual "pep" talk about doctor office behavior. E brought her purse and I thought that whatever she had inside would most likely keep her occupied, later I would regret that thought. We were seen right away and were crammed into an itty bitty office with a dental chair, surgeon and nurse. Things were going along smoothly. The dentist was nice and asked about everyone's school. As he examined M more I noticed that the nurse was grinning and looking behind me at E and S. I turned my head around to see and S had his mouth completely covered in masking tape and before I could say, "What in the wo..." E had ripped that tape so fast off his face that he screamed like the monkeys we saw at the San Diego Zoo. I closed my eyes to compose myself and with my nice mommy voice I asked E, "Where did you get the tape from?" and she said, "I got it from home so I can work on my project." I didn't have the energy to find out anymore. I quickly signed all the paperwork to get the heck out of there, but I'll be sure to have her help me if I decide to wax my eyebrows.

Not Coping With the School Schedule

As I write this, my dog has bitten me for the 5th time this morning, stolen lunch baggies, torn up school papers and destroyed her bedding. The bites aren't painful, but she is making a mess and needs constant attention. She wants me to chase her and when I don't she just stares at me with THOSE eyes from the top of the couch. I think she hates the idea that the kids have gone back to school. Apparently she has already forgotten the fashion show E put her through. She was a prima ballerina complete with crown. Poor poor Jessie. I guess it is back to lazy days, well, as soon as she stops nipping me.

Back To School...Whoo Hoo!!

Too cool for school and Junior High. At least she let me take her picture before running to the car. She insisted on No lunch box and purple jeans. So far I'm doing good. I only have to drive 1x a week in the carpool I'm in. I guess I only have one chance to embarrass her per week. I think I will play my ABBA cd next time.

My new blond son loved getting ready this morning. His new shirt was ready to go and dad did his hair. He ate his breakfast, got his backpack and was out the door by 7:30. He was excited to see his friends and teacher. We lucked out with getting E's teacher for S this year, so he already knew her name. E was a little more work. She didn't like the idea of getting up at all probably because she didn't fall asleep to after 9:30pm. She insisted on her gold converses and plaid jacket for the first day. She said the jacket makes her look professional.

I should have included a picture of my smiling face in this post. At school I had to meet up with the board members for coffee chat with the principal after the bell rang. It was nice to see everyone and introduce myself to new parents. I was overwhelmed with all the activities coming up in the fall. The back to school BBQ, fundraiser prep, Parent's Night Out, and yearbook. I will be busy!! But now is the time to get pedicures with my friends and then we were off to the movies for some girl time. Yeah School!!!

The Big Dance 2009

What a night! E danced her heart out tonight with 100's of other talented girls (and a couple boys). The studio she dances for really has this down. Each set of dancers went out totally prepared and on time. We got to see 3 years olds all the way up to the alumni dancers in over 50 productions. The costumes got better and better with each set of dancers. It was very entertaining to watch. E has been beaming all week and on the way home from the performance she begged to be on a competition team next year. We've got a couple months to relax and prepare for the next season. I hope she still has the "bug".

Father's Day 2009

Look at that proud papa! We enjoyed a wonderful breakfast at Auntie L's house and then finished the morning riding our bikes. Nana and Buckey each had their own bikes thanks to their kids. All 11 of us were on bikes!! We rode the new trail with no accidents even though some of us hadn't been on a bike in over 10 years. Amazing how you don't forget. Our little man as of last week can ride his bike training wheel free, although his sudden stops are breath-taking. Our next bike riding adventure will be in Lake Tahoe. So many great trails to try!

E The Poet....goes camping with the dog

We recently went camping at New Brighton Beach and brought the dog too. This was her first time camping and going on the beach. It was a lot of work as usual, but as you can read they had a lot of fun playing with the dog and getting dirty.

Jessie's first camping memrays
Jessie's first camping memrays
So fun and so sandy
dig in sand and roll in it too
fun for Jessie and fun for you
sleeping in tents all cosy and warm
no bears and no harm
last day was the funnest
soup for Jessie on the last day
And flowers for Jessie. Horray!