A Little Note

Kyler LOVES to create stuff. This usually involves some paper, crayons, scissors and glue. This time however he needed and envelope. He then proceeded to make a card for his friend Megan. He colored a picture of a girl on the front and wrote on the inside, "Please come to my party." He is obsessed with inviting her to his birthday party (yes we are all aware it is not for another 2 months). We addressed it and put a stamp on it. It went out in the mail this morning - hope you love it Megan - he is very proud of it!

Angel Surprise

year my cousin Kyle turned 30. Crystal thought it might be fun to throw him a surprise party and since he loves baseball, it became and Angels Baseball party. We adapted an All-Star game ticket for invites, gathered up some cute Angels decorations and the scheming began. He had absolutely no idea. Caitlin made a beautiful jersey cake and cute rise crispy baseballs. We ate hot dogs, nachos and peanuts for dinner. There was even time to play a few innings before it got dark. It was a lot of fun!

A Lazy Labor Day

We usually spend Labor Day at the park and this year was no exception. We play games, play ball, chat, visit, eat lots of yummy potluck goodies, and declare it a nice way to end summer (well some of us had already started school). The kids don't nap, they come home filthy, and they couldn't have a better time. I do love a day off (especially after a whole three days with students!). (P.S. Yeah, I know this is a little belated, but I forgot to post it a while back!)

The Full Experience

Just so you know. If you are going to the grocery store it helps to know the tricks for getting all the perks. My kids seem to have this down to a science as shown in the photo below as Kassidy is both sporting her hat from the meat counter as well as finishing the last bites or her cookie from the bakery. I am not sure if it adults can get all this great free stuff too, but I am pretty positive it works for those under 4 feet tall!

Remembering

Lakewood has for the past 9 years had a Patriot Day concert at a local park. We can't always figure out a way to go, but this year we were fortunate enough to attend. We packed a picnic dinner. The 300th Army band gave an amazing concert. We heard a very inspiring and thought provoking speech by an Army commander. We participated in a candlelight vigil and a moment of silence.The events that happened on that September 11 those years ago are very easy to forget, but that doesn't mean that we should forget. We are very blessed in this country that our freedom is preserved and fought for by so many brave men and women who we will never meet. Thank you for their sacrifice and may God continue to bless America!

Football Friday

Football Fridays and sometimes Thursdays are back! We are very devout attendees of our favorite high school teams (Lakewood and Los Alamitos) games. Look for some more cute pics as the season progresses.

Kindergarten Kyler!!

His backpack was labeled.
His lunch was made and packed.
His clothes were set out (a new Fox shirt - clever, I know).
He ate a small breakfast (maybe he was truly nervous).
We left on time (AMAZING!).
We listened to Imagination Movers sing "First Day of School" several times.
We got to the drop off loop with relative ease.
He got out and gave me a wave.
He almost missed the entrance to the gate, stepped back and in he went.
I cried as I pulled away and said a short prayer to God that he would have a good day.
He took a long walk using "duck tail" hands.
He colored a picture and wrote a little.
He had a grape snack.
He ate lunch.
He went to Kids Korner after school.
I picked him up at 3:30.
He told me it was a good day and he didn't even get in trouble once.
He made me feel so excited and sentimental at the same time.
Kyler, I am proud of you! May you gain the knowledge base to take you all the wonderful places you will go!