The circus is in town

August 22, 2009, we went to the circus with Papa R and Z’s cousin C. We got to the arena early to attend the pre-show activities. We got to go on the performance floor and get autographs of the performers and meet them and act silly like clowns. We had so much fun! And once the show started we were amazed at how wonderful it was! It was like a Broadway production. During intermission, we got some snacks and souvenirs. I just love the circus and we can’t wait until next year.

Z just loved this clown. He was so funny.

Meeting the performers was so much fun.

Two thumbs up!

Clowning around.

King Daddy.

VAROOM!!!!

Playing tug of war with some performers.

On Daddy's shoulders to watch the elephant paint a picture.

This guy was funny too!

Let the show begin!

After snack time. This circus stuff is AWESOME!

The elephants were so cool!

The ending performances.

Lucas Miller again….this time at the toy store

July 24, 2009, we just had to go see Lucas again. We went to see him at the Fun Family Nights at Kaleidoscope Toy store and this time we brought Z’s Papa R and E with us. They really enjoyed the show and so did we.  The really cool thing about this performance was Lucas did all requests from the audience. Of course we suggested a few but loved all the ones people requested. I even looked over at some kids next to me and they were looking at me like I was just as silly as Lucas. I just love his music and I tend to get into the moment. Yes, I am sure I embarrass my son….but what else is there for me to do?

Being goofy with Daddy before the show.

Papa R and E.

Again with the song about the Wetlands. That was one of my requests.

Now this is just funny! He has an alligator hat on and being silly.

June 23 – July 3, 2009 – Travels to Indiana

Z and I went to Indiana to attend my grandfather’s funeral and to catch up with family. We left on a Tuesday morning and it was hard to say by to hubby since we were going to be gone for 10 days. Our flights were ok but it was great to finally be done with them. I can’t stay awake on airplanes. Good thing I have a perfect kid to fly with! It was fun for a little boy to take a truck to the airport, then an airplane, then a train to go to the next terminal when in Houston, then another airplane, then a car to take us to the house. He told that story to anyone who would sit still and listen. It was pretty cool I guess! Did I mention we rode on those riding sidewalks? Kids LOVE those!

Anyway, my uncle was at the airport to pick us up and drive us to Lafayette, Indiana. We stayed at my cousin’s house. She has 3 kids, ages 4, 6, and 10 so Z would not be bored! Those kids played from sun up to well past sun down! Seriously, they didn’t hit the pillows any earlier than 1 or 2 AM each night! Catching lightening bugs is about the coolest thing for a kid to do at night! Our visit was very nice! I got to see family that we don’t get to see often and I even got to meet some of my other cousin’s children for the first time. The funeral was very sweet and the kids were very respectful and quiet during the service. All the other days we just played and hung out with my awesome family: Grandma A, Aunt P, Uncle B, cousin H and her kids, cousin A and her daughter. It was hard to leave then behind when it came time to go home. But we missed hubby/daddy terribly and so wished he could have joined us.

On the plane to Indy

The kids could not wait to go to the park that was behind Hs house.

 Wednesday, June 24:

M fixing my hair.

Z and H take a break from playing UNO.

My Aunt P.

Rock Band anyone?

Being silly at the park.

Family is everything!

Getting Grandma kisses after reading to her.

First of MANY nights of catching lightening bugs.

Thursday, June 25:

Swimming at my aunts house.

Uncle L.

Uncle D.

Z and Barkley.

Kids pin down Uncle B.

We make this look cool!

This was taken before the big accident Z and I had with the scooter.

Friday, June 26:

Kids doing crafts.

Loving this spray gun!

Who is cool in the pool?

Thanks B for cooking dinner!

Barkley is HUGE!

Saturday, June 27:

H and her kids before the funeral.

Z and I before the funeral.

Grandma A, Uncle D, and Uncle L at the funeral.

Z put flowers on my moms grave. Thank you honey!

All the great grandkids.

Z and D.

 

M made As hair look FABULOUS DARLING!

Hugs before bed.

Sunday, June 28:

Making a yummy craft.

DELICIOUS!

More Rock Band.

Me, H and Z.

I make this look cool!

Monday, June 29:

Fun at the Columbian Zoo.

Sweet picture!

I love this picture that D took.

Cute!

Petting zoo.

Sitting in the eagle nest.

Love the butterfly.

Train ride.

Riding on some of the rides.

Boat ride.

Dont we look beautiful?!?!

Tuesday, June 30:

Chuck E Cheese.

Posing with the mouse.

H got the kids matching shirts but D wanted a hat.

Z finally said yes to getting a haircut.

Applebee's with Grandma!

Wednesday, July 1:

Z looking cool with his new DS game system.

Aunt P with M while we were at Moe's for dinner.

Thursday, July 2:

Kids having a blast at Monkey Joes.

That is MY grandma!

We look like an OREO cookie.

Me and my boy!

Friday, July 3:

On the airplane home playing with the new DS.

Home at last! Daddy got this surprise for Z while we were gone. We call it an alien space ship.

It is great to be home! Thank you Daddy! I love it!

 

 

In memory of Paul

My grandfather, Paul G, passed away in his sleep on Father’s Day, June 21, 2009 at 8:02am. He was 88 years old. Z and I will be attending his funeral on Saturday, June 27 at 11am.  We will miss him very much!!!!

This photo was taken on June 24, 2007. We will miss you very much!

This was also taken on June 24, 2007. This is my Grandma A and Paul.

I love you Grandpa P!

My Grandpa P is not doing well. He had a stroke over a week ago and never got better. He is now at my cousin’s house in hospice care. We are all so very sad to see and hear of Grandpa P this way. I will be taking Z with me back home to be with family and hopefully to see Grandpa P before he passes. We love you so much Grandpa P and Grandma A. See you soon!

Taken 4-20-2006 of Grandpa P, Grandma A, and H.

Taken 4-20-2006 of H, Grandpa P, Grandma A, A

Taken 4-20-2006 of Grandpa P.

Mother’s Day 2009

What a perfect day! I got to sleep in. Z and hubby made a wonderful pancake breakfast! I also had a bunch of goodies waiting for me to open. What could be better you ask? Well, the handmade crafts that Z did was just priceless! He and daddy had been working on a few things for days. I got a beautiful wheel barrow basket for a flower pot that Z made at Home Depot with hubby. Z painted it at home without me even knowing about it. They also went to Lakeshore Learning and did a ton of crafts. There was a hand-print picture, a flower frame, a purse and a stick person puppet. Z even had picked out a beautiful picture for my craft room. And I also got an hour facial and an hour massage gift certificate from hubby and Z. How shocked was I?????

after breakfast, hubby put Z’s new bike together and Z even helped. We got him a new big boy bike now that he can ride without training wheels. YEP, you read that right! He isn’t using training wheels any more! I taught him how to do it last week! YEAH FOR MOM!

Later in the afternoon, we joined the rest of the family for a lovely lunch. We met my mother in law and my brother in law and his family. It was a very good lunch. We sat on the patio and it was really nice! After lunch hubby, Z and I went out for ice cream and checked out half price books. Then we did some more errands and headed home so Z could ride his new bike and hubby could mow the yard. He also had to get ready for a week of business travel.

I had the best Mother’s Day! Thank you to the 2 men who mean the world to me! I love you both very much!

What a super surprise!!! Look at all the gifts!

After opening my gifts.

Heart shaped pancakes.

Helping Dad with the new bike!

Putting on the pedal.

Now the hand brake.

Family lunch at Abuelos Mexican Restaurant.

Family picture.

Hubby, his mother, and his brother.

My brother in laws family.

I just love this picture. You can see the water splashing in the background.

Mother and son!

Our first lemonade stand

Let me start this post with an explanation first. Z’s friend A had a lemonade stand this past summer and we were customers. We also saw a few kids in the neighborhood also having lemonade stands. And Max and Ruby (the show on Noggin) had a lemonade stand. On April 14, 2009, Z had all he could stand, and asked me yet again if we could have a lemonade stand. After saying no for months, I decided to say YES. He was not only shocked but thrilled. So we got all the stuff together in a flash and were set up within 30 minutes. I sent emails to some friends and hubby called his mom and sister to be customers. We had a great time and had some wonderful patrons! Thank you my friends! Z made a whole $8 so he was on cloud 9!

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Ready for business!

Can’t wait for my first customer!

Ms D and her girls K and A.

Mr J, Aunt K, Grandma C and the dogs.

That refil will cost another 50 cents please :-)

Mom chatting with Grandma C while Z takes a break.

Ahhh…more customers! Ms C and J.

That will be 50 cents please Ms C.

Now we have Ms D and A.

Time to play with my buds A and J!

Here is my friend M. Ms K brought M for my yummy lemonade since that is her FAVORITE beverage!

Easter Sunday!

April 12, 2009 was Easter Sunday. We got up early to find a huge Easter Basket left behind and tons of eggs hidden inside and outside. Man that bunny does a great job! After the hunt, we got all cleaned up and did a few chores before our company arrived. We had hubbies mom, brother and his kids, and sister over for dinner out on the patio and some fun. I bought a craft for the kids to put together and Aunt K and Grandma C bought all the kids Easter Baskets. After dinner, the kids got to go on an egg hunt in the front yard just before dark. It was a nice day getting to see everyone. We even got to see Grandma C’s dogs. Z and his cousins had a BLAST with those dogs!

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Easter morning. Checking out the stuff the bunny left behind.

Check out what is inside some of the eggs….

Crafts with Z and his cousins! K, C and C.

Z and his cousins had an egg hunt at dark.

Z and his Aunt K. And also Z hugging K. Uncle R with Ivan the dog. Z showing his cousins his spin art.

My first ever bunny cake! I am so proud!

Sad to see them go back to Arizona

Today was the day that E and B had to go back home. We sure are going to miss them! Z and his grandparents spent the morning playing 4 differnt games with him. Z just loves to play games and good thing E and B do too. Then we were able to get a few pictures before it was time to head to the airport. Please come back to see us soon!

Playing Finders Keepers.

Hug time!

More hug time!

Playing checkers.

Family picture. Thank you to Grandpa E for the hat!

Saying goodbye at the airport.

PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!

Making jewerly at the park

Feb 26, was a beautiful day! After lunch, Grandma B and I took Z to the bookstore then to Lakeshore Learning. They guys went to Walmart for some guy stuff After shopping B and I took Z to the park for our regular playgroup event. It was so much fun. My friend D brought macaroni noodles for the kids to make their own necklaces. Then the kids played on the play structure. Since it was a bit warm outside, I called hubby and asked him to bring us some water. He did just that and brought my Dad with him. All my friends made my Dad and Stepmom feel so welcome and they enjoyed getting to watch Z play with a bunch of his friends. What a great way to spend an afternoon!

After the park, we went to Z-Tejas with a few friends and had some wonderful dinner. Sorry E and B for yours being spicy. It is Texas you know

Some friends at the park.

Z and M being bad guys.

Making a necklace and yelling for his friend A.

Trying out the monkey bars.

Friends playing on the bridge.

Z and S played a lot and this was such a sweet picture of them!

This is how B shows Z she likes him.

E and B at dinner.