A weak moment....

This little thing will be ours in the next two and half weeks....

She's a 5 and 1/2 week old black Chihuahua -- we are pretty sure we are going to name her Izzy - short for Isabella... its her Spanish name. I was really trying for Margarita and calling her Rita... but I just couldn't convince the rest of the crew! Dean is thinking about calling her stupid! Yes he is still a little apprehensive... ok maybe a lot... but he has caved for us.... and the kids are Over the Moon with excitement!! How could he not just fall in love with her!!?! More pics will be posted as we get them!! This one was taken by the breeder with a camera phone... so not the best picture.... but they have strict rules about not letting people see their puppies until they have all their puppy shots.... guess its better to be safe than sorry!

Easter...

Yesterday the big bunny came by and left a few baskets for the kids..... and we had our egg hunt in the front yard. this was the first year Camryn could really hold her own on getting the eggs before her big brother!! She actually had to give him 2 of hers to make it even....

After the egg hunt... Colby changed clothes and went to the Cardinals game with his friends Dustin and Michael. We headed to Great Ganny's and had a big brunch and did a little more egg hunting! I headed back home to wait for Colby, while Dean went to play a little golf and Camryn spent the afternoon with Grandma. We all met up at Grandpa Odie's house for dinner!

A few pics to share....

The race to get the eggs, at least he let her go first...





Counting her eggs...


Acting like they like each other!!!


Colby at the game with Dustin and Mike... and a few Cardinals Girls!!! Dean asked Colby how he managed to get this shot taken? and Colby replied, "my amazing charm!"


So after a fun filled day - we were all a little tired.... but back to school for the kids this morning!! and boy were they happy!

Soccer Tournament this weekend...

We spent the weekend in Springfield, MO for a soccer tournament for Colby!! We had a great time... this is where Dean and I both went to college - so we had fun driving around campus showing the kids and talking about the good old days!! I don't think the kids liked it as much as we did. The boys played in 3 games, won 3 lost 1... so not too bad. All 3 teams we played were from St. Louis - nothing like driving 3 hours to play them!! My niece was there too - so I even got to see her play as well.... Here are a few pictures of Colby from the games.....






The best part of the tournament was that at our first game we had a celebrity.... right there playing soccer against our boys.... it was so amazing....the goalie for the other team was L.B. Little Barack!!! Check him out!!

A Blog Comeback....

Ok - I am going to make an attempt at a comeback.... the guilt from my mom and friends has finally taken a hold.... I have missed it, I do like doing it and I still catch up on all the blogs I follow - I just seem to get busy.... but that is no excuse...we are all busy!! Life is good here... and I will be catching up with you all soon!!!!

HELP ME!

I need to buy a few rabbit's feet.... problem... I can't order on line - as I need them Thursday - does anyone have any ideas as to where I could find them locally??? Please help!!! Thanks

Still here.....

Its been a while since I have had a post.... just been busy with, well everything. I have been a substitute teacher a few times.... both in 1st grade classrooms.... but it has been fun! I taught for 7 years before I had the kids - and now that they are both in school I would like to go back - so hoping next year I can find a job! The kids are both done with soccer - which helps make the weekends a little less busy... but Colby has moved on to basketball... and we practice that 2 times a week... no games yet - but they will be on the weekends. I had a garage sale with my sister last weekend.... made a little extra money for the holidays, went to watch my niece play soccer this weekend too... but we have spent most of our time getting things together at the house.... We are having our first guests this weekend.... My friend from TX Paige and her kids are coming to visit... I am so looking forward to it.... they will be here on Friday - so we are trying to get a little more settled before they get here... Here is hoping we get everything done and have a great time with our guests this weekend!!!

Halloween and Fall

It has been a busy weekend..... Friday we did some trick or treating here in our new neighborhood... not too many houses to go to - but we had fun seeing all the new neighbor kids in their costumes. After this... we went to the Kunkel's for the annual Halloween party.... lots of fun!
Hannah Montana and a Robber




Saturday we had soccer for Colby (he had a super game!) and then we had our neighborhood 1st annual Halloween party!

We spent Sunday recovering from a busy weekend.... Dean headed to the golf course early in the morning morning.... and I took the kids out for our annual fall photo opportunity! The trees are at their peek, and I just love pictures of the leaves!!! It is a little later than usual.... and I am a little bummed as my friend from Texas, Paige and her kids were going to come in town this weekend... and although it would have been crazy while we are still getting settled... I know how she would have loved the trees... especially being from Houston... where the trees don't quite turn all these amazing colors! She is still coming this month - but not until later and the leaves will be gone by then....



Hope everyone had a super Halloween and enjoyed that extra hour of sleep... I sure did!