HOMECOMING 2008

So last week was homecoming week for Dom. TONS of activities.......pep rallies, assemblies, NO homework, float building, parades, the big football game and THE dance. Not sure it is just here OR I am just getting old, BUT things are definitely different from when I was in high school. I mean, they go ALL OUT for homecoming week. It was CRAZY. Dom helped build the freshmen float. Then Jason, the kids and I went to the football game. It was a great game. Our team scored in the first 13 seconds of the game. lol At half time it was 41-0, so we left. Dom was poed, though, I am NOT sure why considering she did NOT watch the game. She was too busy running around with her girlfriends. lol

Well, umm....yeah....okay, let's get the point of this post. I do not even know how to start. Okay, Okay, my baby girl just went to her first dance with a........................................................REAL BOY!!!! Just thinking about it makes me want to bawl. Her "friend" Corey asked her to the dance. COOL for her, NOT cool for daddy and moi. OH and freakin HILARIOUS for an annoying little twerp name Jayden.

The dance was Saturday night. All 5 of us headed over to Corey's house for pictures. It was SO cute, he had a corsage for Dom. We tooks pics. LMBO because Corey was SOOOOOO nervous. Come to find out, he was MORE than just nervous, he was scared SHITLESS. hee hee.

Okay, a little recap....Dom is NOT allowed to date until she is 17 or if Jason had his way 37. BUT, she is allowed to go to movies, etc with a male friend as long as we go with her OR she goes with a group of friends AND we must drive or there and pick up her up. Well, a few weeks ago Dom was going to go to the movies with Corey. It was with the understanding that Corey's 17 year old sister would chaperone. So, I drive her to the movies. She goes in. Then I receive a phone call that Corey's sister just dropped him off. Ummm.....ok. So, not being able to get a hold of Jason, I made the executive decision to let her go, with the understanding.....NO holding hands, NO rubbing elbows, NO drinking water....thus NO going to the bathroom, etc, etc. Well, she made it through the movie. However, the night did NOT end well, as Jason was livid. His daughter just went on a date with a boy. UH-OH! I still can not tell who was in more trouble, Dom or me.

SO...back to picture taking for the dance. Come to find out the reason Corey was so scared of Jason was because our lovely daughter told Corey, "I am not in trouble, BUT I think it would be best if you NOT come around for a while". Poor kid. However, why should he be afraid of a little guy like Jason???? lol

So, after pics, we drive back to the house so the kids can play Wii for a little while. Then we head to Jimmy Johns so they can eat. Doms friend Taylor shows up. Jason, the kids and I sit in the car and watch. Seriously, we dropped them off in front of the place, then Jason backs up across the aisle to we can see directly into the restaurant. We find out later that Dom, told Corey. " I think my dad parked like that so he could spy on us." Too funny!

After dinner, we drop them off at school. They danced and danced. Dom said Corey was a gentlemen, pulling out her chair and bringing her sodas. SO, she made it.......WE made it!

AND now for pics................ you can tell that poor kid is nervous AND scared. AND the arm around Dom was a "pose". Corey did NOT want to do it.........YEP because of dear ole dad!

The best part is Jason decided not to clean his gun. That one is for you, Mike. lol

FRIEND SURVEY.........

So, while cleaning out my 27 pages of emails, I found this friend survey from my sister Dawn. Instead of responding weeks, if not months later, I decided to post it on my blog. Feel free to fill it out and pass it around.


1.What is your occupation right now? SAHM

2.What color are your socks right now? NONE, barefoot as always

3.What are you listening to right now? the dehumidifier

4.What was the last thing that you ate? a cookie from the bakery

5.Can you drive a stick shift? NOPE, who drives a stick these days anyways?

6.Last person you spoke to on the phone? Jason

7.Do you like the person who sent this to you?It depends on what time of the month it is. JUST KIDDING! Of course, I like her and love her

8.How old are you today? 33

9.What is your favorite sport(S) to watch? I can NOT believe that I am saying this, but..............lately........it is football.

10.What is your favorite drinks? arnold palmer

11.Have you ever dyed your hair?duh, I think it is about time to dye it again.

12.Favorite food? another duh............RICE

13.What is the last movie you watched? at the movies...batman dark knight. at home...Goonies

14.Favorite day of the year? Christmas and then depending on what kid is asking...june 2nd, June 21st and June 30th.

15.How do you vent anger? SHOP....cuss and yell, not necessarily in that order.

16.What was your favorite toy as a child? MY barbies and the Barbies of my sisters

17.What is your favorite season? It depends on what state I am living in. In cali, it was winter. In Illinois....autumn.

18.Cherries or Blueberries?Cherries

19.Do you want your friends to e-mail you back? nay. I'll just check their blogs. lol


20.Who is the most likely to respond?hmmm...no one


21.Who is least likely to respond?hmmm....everyone

22.Living arrangements? hmmm.....still alive. in a house. umm...married

23.When was the last time you cried? this morning. anyone that knows me, KNOWS this is an hourly occurrence.

24.What is on the floor of your closet? Jason's work clothes. hangers. boxes of pictures.


25.Who is the friend you have had the longest that you are sending to? my sisters, although, technically, I am not sending it to anyone.

26.What did you do last night? It depends on the time. Let's see...made dinner, cleaned the kitchen. got the kids school stuff together, "kind of" helped Dom with her math, did laundry, played on the computer, went to sleep.

27.What are you most afraid of? myself

28.Plain, cheese, or spicy hamburgers? Cheese with bbq sauce or ketchup with NOTHING else.

29.Favorite dog breed? black lab

30.Favorite day of the week? it used to be sundays, when I lived in cali because that is when the new target ad came out. BUT, now that I live in hickville, NO ads. :(

31.How many states have you lived in? One too many! (2 total)

32.Diamonds or pearls? Do you even need to ask????

33.What is your favorite flower? Buttercups

KAYLA'S FIRST DAY OF 4YR PRESCHOOL

First off, be prepared for picture OVERLOAD!

So, I just realized that I never posted Kayla's pics from her first day of school. Ummm, considering she has been in school for two weeks, I figured I better post pics before she starts Kindergarten. lol

Kayla had her 4 yr old preschool orientation on September 2nd. It was only 25 minutes. Jason met us at school. She looked like such a BIG girl compared to when she started 3yr old preschool last year. Oh how time flies...just thinking about it is making me cry.

Orientation was the same as last year, so Kayla felt like a pro.

Check out the pics!

Of course we had to get a picture of the awesome custom. lol


some close ups...oh, I am listing it in my store this week, if anyone is interested. lol





Waiting in the hall with Jason. She is such a daddy's girl.


Can the backpack be any BIGGER???


Meeting her teachers (same teachers as last year)


Listening attentively (why, oh why can't my kids do this at home????)



A pic with moi, in the back ground. I figured I should post my fat arse, since I am never in any pics. lmfao! (btw, the F stands for fat NOT the other f-word, lol)


Daddy helping Kayla make a back-to-school crown.


Leaving with daddy.




Here is a picture after her second REAL day at school. The diva is talking to her auntie Steph!

I HAVE BEEN TAGGED!!!

Stephanie, one of THE sweetest people that I know tagged me long time ago. LOL Sorry Mrs. Huntley! lol


8 THINGS I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT (except for #1, no particular order):

1)My children.....Dominique, Jayden & Kayla

2)Jason

3)My family (immediate, extended, yada, yada, yada)

4)God

5)SHOPPING

6)Food (cooking, eating out, tv shoes, etc)

7)Being a SAHM (even though on most days, I suck at it)

8)Holidays & Birthdays (if you REALLY know me, then you KNOW what I am talking about)

IF, I had a #9, It would DISNEY & Target. LMBO


8 BOOKS I HAVE READ & ENJOYED:

I am NOT much of a reader. lol

AGAIN, NO ORDER!

1)To Kill a Mockingbird

2)Twilight

3)The Color Purple

4)The Bluest Eyes

5)The Giving Tree

6) Pinkalicious

7)Fall on Your Knees

8)Love You Forever


8 WORDS OR PHRASES I SAY OFTEN:

1) "I LOVE YOU"

2) "LEAVE YOUR BROTHER/SISTER ALONE!"

3) "STOP IT!"

4) "IF YOU DON'T STOP IT, I AM GOING TO CALL YOUR FATHER!"

5) "I BETTER NOT GET TO 3.............1...........2..........."

6) "SHIT!"

7) "STOP IT BEFORE SOMEBODY GETS HURT!"

8) "DID YOU WASH YOUR HANDS?"


8 THINGS I WANT TO DO BEFORE I DIE (In no particular order):

1) Move closer to family

2) Open my own boutique

3) See my kids graduate from college & be successful adults

4) Get skinny

5) Truly be happy with MYSELF

6) Plan my kids weddings.

7) Live a more Christian life

8) Buy a nice piece of property and build our own custom house.


8 THINGS I LEARNED IN THIS PAST YEAR

1) No matter how "great" your medical insurance is, it still SUCKS!

2) That I am TRULY blessed.

3) That being a mom is TOUGH! ( I already knew this, but I have been reminded on a daily basis)

4) That I will NEVER, EVER stop missing grans.

5) That some people will NEVER, EVER change..........PERIOD!

6) Who my REAL family is AND who is NOT

7) What it is like to REALLY be fearful of the safety of a loved one.

8) It IS WHAT IT IS............... Deal with it. Curse it. But ultimately, embrace it.


8 PEOPLE I WANT TO TAG

WELL, SINCE I AM SO LATE, EVERYONE HAS BEEN TAGGED. LMBO

BACK TO SCHOOL!!!

Dom started HIGH SCHOOL yesterday. I am still in shock that I actually have a kid in high school. Where has all the time gone???? I was a lot more nervous than she was. I think I cried more sending her off to high school then when our baby Kayla started preschool. I thought with time it gets easier. YEAH RIGHT!!!!!!! Jason is afraid that I with have to be committed when our last one starts college. AND he is NOT joking.

Dom said everything was great. I hope it continues to be good for her. She goes to the Catholic High school in town. It is a small school. It is just what she needs. The teachers and principal are amazing.

Then Jayden started 3rd grad today. He was SUPER excited to be back with his friends. He has a new teacher. It is her first year as a full time teacher. She is just as stoked (if not more) than the kids. I can tell that she will be awesome.

After I picked up Dom, we headed over to Jaydens school. Dom was excited to go back to her "old" school. She felt so "old and mature". She went and visited her old teachers. Again, something she needed. :)

Kayla does not start school for 2 more weeks. So, I will update when she starts.

Her are some pics!


Dom's 1st Day!


Jayden "NEEDING" to be in the picture!


Kayla "NEEDING" to be in her OWN picture!


Jayden's 1st day!

MINI CARAMEL APPLES

A few days ago, the kids and I made MINI caramel apples. Well, actually...caramel, chocolate and peanut butter. We decorated with sprinkles, coconut, and nuts. We each made 6. The kids picked their flavors and toppings

They were quick and easy. The kids had a blast. AND unlike regular sized apples, where the kids eat the "GOOD" stuff and throw out the apple....they ate the whole thing.







RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
4-inch lollipop sticks
Melon baller
Granny Smith apples (one apple makes about 8 mini apples)
Butterscotch or peanut butter chips
Chopped nuts, nonpareils, sprinkles, shredded coconut (optional)
Small paper candy cups
Step 1 - Mini Caramel Apples 1. First, cut the lollipop sticks in half at an angle (the pointy end will go into the apple pieces easier). With the melon baller, scoop little balls out of the apple. Each ball should have a section of apple peel. Push half of a lollipop stick into the peel of each ball. Pat the apple pieces dry.

Mini Caramel Apples: Variations 2. Melt the chips according to the package directions. Dip and swirl the mini apples in the melted chips, then roll the apples in nuts, sprinkles, nonpareils, or coconut, if desired. Place the mini apples in paper candy cups to set.

We are still ALIVE!!

Okay, so it has been 2 months since my last bog. NO, I did not give up. lol It is summer time and well....ummmmmm.......life is CRAZY hectic. The kids do not give me 2 minutes to pee let alone sit and write about our crazy arse life. lol

The good news is, school starts in ONE WEEK!!!! I know I should be a good mommy and be sad. But, even if I am not a good mommy, at least I am an honest one. I am VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY excited that school is starting. I love my kids. I love them being around me. BUT, I HATE their constant arguing and fussing during the summer. They need a break from each other. Shoot, I need a break from them. I think the start of school will be good for everyone. No more wild children, no more cranky mommy, a decent schedule, early bedtimes, yada, yada, yada. YEAH right! Okay, at least a little better.

So with the start of school, I will get back to my blog. I need it. YOU need it. Humor me...please.

Not only will I be able to fill you in on what is going on this fall, BUT everything we did this summer. I will even upload my 500 pics from our Cali vacation after 2 months. lol Check back often. You KNOW you miss me......I mean us!