HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO RANDI, DAD, MIKE & MOM!!! GO NOVEMBER

Turkey Update!

We didn't get a gobbler as planned, those shady, sneaky creatures, so we will be having ham this year--and dove. That's right, dove, my friends. Tastes like chicken!

Sweet November

Did I mention I love fall? I wish it would truely come. It has been unbelieveably warm during the day and only a bit chilly at night. I haven't had to turn on our heater yet. The poor plants aren't sure if they should go dormant or bloom. Our neighbors' tulip bulbs are sprouting!

Anyway, the kids had a blast on Halloween. Robby was a skeleton, again, and Natalie made sure to tell everyone "I DeeDee Doodlebop!" I though Natalie would be tired of trick-or-treating after a block or two, but once she figured out they were willingly giving her candy, she was set to go all night. I only had to retrieve her from the inside of one house. She just walked on in and went down the hallway. She is so funny like that. Here are a bunch of pictures of the kids being themselves and some from Halloween. Robby lost his second tooth a couple of days after the first. Now he can stick his tongue out without opening his mouth!--I haven't gotten a pic of it yet!

Below: Always trying to be just like Daddy!

Below: Rob & Nat with Teddy

Alas, he is at a loss...

That's right! Robby lost his first tooth at school today. He went to the office and they gave him a really cool tooth holder necklace to put it in. He is growing up so fast!

Natalie didn't want this picture taken, but I did it anyway!

Here are Benelli and Misty enjoying some Greenies!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

Benelli!

Our new pup, Benelli, is so cute! He is actually really well mannered and has figured out how to use the doggy door to go out and do his business. Misty is keeping him in check and letting him know who is boss! Puppies are fun!!!

Natalie just totally walked in with all of Robby's stuff on and said "I'm a cowboy!" So stinkin' cute!

We also just bought a Nintendo wii!!! I also sing its praises as my entire upper body has been sore this week!!!

Enjoy!!!

Autumn leaves are falling down...

Awww, finally, the weather is starting to turn cool. I love the fall! The trees ablaze with brialliant yellows, reds and oranges; the smell of a woodburning fireplace; the chill in the air; wrapping up in a blanket in my sweats; pure bliss my friends, pure bliss. Anyway, it's been quite a while since my last blog. I am a huge blog slacker!

I finally got my day care license after 4 months! Hooray! Anyone in the Madera area? I have immediate openings! Things are going pretty good. I have a 4 year old little boy that I have part time and a 3 1/2 year old girl that just started today that is full time. I am doing a morning preschool program that is working out great. It keep the kids busy, and makes my day go by much faster. Natalie is still working on the whole big girl pantie thing. We have accidents aplenty, but I refuse to go back to diapers or pay big$$$ for pull-ups! Offering her treats is working pretty good. Robby is in 1st grade and now has math and spelling homework. Yikes! Atleast it is very simple at this point.:-) We also got a new puppy. His name is Benelli, accent on the second "e" (this is a high end shotgun brand, in case you were wondering). I don't have any pictures on this computer of him, so I will post next time. He is super cute and looks like a minature version of Misty. Misty is keeping him inline. Enjoy the pics like Natalie is enjoying her pudding!

summer breeze, makes me feel fine...

Wow, do I need to catch up on some blogging! How bout some pics? Here is the rundown. Robby got REAL cowboy clothes for his birthday and then had a huge pirate party. I counted 17 kids. CRAZY!!! My friend made an awesome treasure chest cake.

Then 4th of July came around. We went out to the airport and watched the firework show that they had at the golfcourse. A couple of days later, I chopped off Natalie's hair. She gave me attitude! Typical! She has developed quite the personality. Robby started 1st grade August 14th and on the 15th, Natalie made poo-poo in the potty. She is officially a big girl. No more diapers, only big-girl panties! Woohoo!

Enjoy!