Halloween from the Past

Abby has asked me over the last couple of weeks of what she has been for Halloween. So I finally pulled out some pictures. There is a couple of pictures missing, because those were taken before I had a digital camera and I do not know where those pictures are. It was fun looking at all the different costumes that she has had over the years. Today was here Halloween party at school and she was Aurora again, because I can not see paying money for a costume that she wants, but has one at home she can wear again. Jacob on the other hand was not happy, because he is a cowboy and he does not have a costume per say him, so he was giving me a fit this morning. I will post picks of the Halloween costumes this year in my next blog entry.

Here is Abby almost two. We were living in Virginia at this time and I made her costume.

Abby almost three. She wanted to be Dumbo, so I found this costume on ebay cheap. She loved it.
Abby the princess, and Jacob the pumpkin.

Abby the princess, and Jacob is Lighting.

Abby the black cat she picked out this costume, and Jacob Buzz Light Year.

Labor Day

We had a great Labor Day weekend. We went to Elk City and spent some time with my family. We played put put, the 66 museum, road the train, and went to a carnival. We did this 16 years ago. We all had a great time sleeping on the floor and just were ever we could find a spot. The only thing is that we did not get a chance to play games that much it seemed like we were going non stop. The kids were in a parade, but I did not get very good pictures to post.

Here we are at the 66 museum. Abby and Jacob on a ride.

The whole family that went.

My moms sisters and one brother. She is missing a couple in this picture.

First Day of School

The kids had a great first day of school. Abby is now in first grade. She is starting to like it more and more everyday. She has some little friends there also. She did not like it at first, because Jacob is in Pre-k and he gets to spend half of the day either with me or my mom since I am working at the doctor's office that I used to work for, before we moved to Virginia. I am only working part time until he hires someone full time. With Mike gone and me trying to work and two kids it is just crazy around here. I told Abby that I did not get to do anything fun while she was at school just work or clean house. I told her that I saved all the fun stuff for when she gets home and she thinks that is ok.

Jacob on the other hand told me that there is no reason for him to go to school, because he is not learning anything. All they get to do is play and color and he can do that at home.

Abby on her first day of school. There school make them have clear back packs so this is the one from last year. There was no reason to buy a new one when this one will work fine. Jacob on his first day of school.

Abby and Jacob together on the first day of school.

Abby in front of her school.

Jacob in front of his school. I had to walk him in that day and when we pulled up he was already unbuckled and ready to get out and start his day.

Update

We have had a very busy summer. I was working at the church and the kids were going to swimming lessons everyday. I have to say they did very good. Abby is going to be on the first grade swim team and Jacob is going to be right behind her soon. They do not have a swim team for Pre-k or he would be on it. I am so proud of both of them. Jacob can jump in the deep part and swim with no life jacket, and Abby is doing a great swimmers dive in the pool. Only if she would stop holding her nose. She does not like for the water to go up all the time.

Jacob swimming.

Abby with her swimming goggles on. That is something new we had to buy.

Jacob's 4th birthday party

Jacob had a birthday week. On his birthday we took him to Zio's and then to Ice Age 3 we did not see the 3d one because Abby does not like 3d. His Grandma (my mom), Oma(mikes mom), aunt Shelly, Cousin Zack, and uncle Jon and aunt Vicki, and cousin Courtney and cousin Jude went. We had a great time. I can not believe my little guy is 4 already. The next night my dad bought tickets to the races for us. We had a great time. Jacob did not take his eyes off the car. I thought he would get board after a while, but he watched them the whole time. He did really good.

He had to wait a week for his birthday party, because his birthday is July 2nd and we always have to deal with the fourth. We went to Harrah swimming pool it was hot if you were not in the water, because it is enclosed. He had a great time with all of his family and friends. He had another cars party. I hope next year he will change. The good thing is I just reused everything from last year.


Jacob and his daddy outside of the movie theater.
Jacob headed to the races with his headphones.Jacob floating around the pool on his birthday.Jacob with his cake and his best friends from church and mothers day out Brayden and TeaganJacob opening his gifts.

Trying to get caught up!!

We have had a couple of busy months. With me working at the church and the office I have not had much time to blog. Mike is doing much better with his treatments. He is going in again on Tuesday, before we leave for the lake for my family reunion. He said he feels better than he did four years ago. We are filing the paper work with the VA for compensation since this may have been caused by him being in the gulf.

Since I have lasted posted Abby had her ears pierced, played soccer, and graduated Kindergarten. I can not believe that she will be in first grade next year. She is getting so big. Mike got to go with us to get her ears pierced and boy am I glad he did. She cried and he calmed her down so well, After all the crying and everything she did it. I was so proud of her. She played soccer for our church and loved it. She did much better this year than the years passed. Her graduation was so cute, they sang songs and did a little slide show. She was so happy that her daddy got to be there. I think he was more happy to be there than what she thought. He has just missed out on so much stuff.

Jacob is just Jacob. He started playing t-ball, and does not pay attention very well. He does have a lot of fun though. The last game is Monday and they are tied for third place they have to beat the team they are playing for third place though. He and Abby are also in gymnastics I put him in so maybe he would listen better.

Abby getting her ears pierced.Abby's graduation.

Abby's graduation.

Getting ready to go play t-ball.

Spring Break Day 1

Last night Abby got to go stay the night with my mom. They had one on one time, which she loved, because her brother was not there. Jacob got to stay home with mom and dad and watch movies and play the WII. We also had a lot of popcorn which his is favorite. Jacob is getting to stay tonight with my mom for his one on one time. While Abby was with my mom last night I finished her room. We painted it two weeks ago, and I am just now finished with most of it, she still needs some pictures on the wall, but it does look pink and pretty. Abby picked out the paint and it is fluffy pink, she has always wanted a pink room and now she has one. Abby picked out the bed spread and rug, that Oma bought for her. Thank you Oma we could not have painted or bought the bedding if it was not for you! When I got done with Abby's room I went to the church to work for a little, and then took Jacob of to my moms for his time alone. He was sooo happy when I left. We are going to the zoo tomorrow.

The room before we painted.


Abby taping off the room before we painted with her princess hat on.



Abby painting her room pink.


This is her room after.

The rug.The bed spread we could not get rid of all the Strawberry Shortcake.(Thanks Jessi oh by the way I will send you some Strawberry Shortcake movies that we do not watch anymore. I just need your address you can email me.)