2 for 1 deal

As most of you who are regular readers to the blog know, the kiddos elementary school does an award every month call "The Good Citizen" Award. Basically what it sums up to be is the best student you can be--behavior and grades. Well, on the way home last Thursday, Braden's teacher stops him on the way out the door to ask him a question. So, once we get out the door I asked what was that about. He then says, "Oh I got Good Citizen" this month. I replied with the usual...what, really, I'm so proud. Well, we get in the car and Lexie said "Oh yeah, by the way, I got "Good Citizen" this month too. I immediately thought...wait! This can not possibly happen. Last year when I needed them to be in the same day (due to the fact that I worked 40 minutes away) I couldn't buy them Good Citizen together. This year within the first 7 days of me being back at HES, they get Good Citizen in the same month. I couldn't believe it. I honestly thought it was a conspiracy between their teachers. They informed it wasn't. Both picked by necessity, but together was sheer accidental. I was amazed, 2 Good Citizens.




And for the record those who noticed my 2 month hiatus, I'm back on track. Good Citizen Awards Ceremony September 8 @ 8:30. My blog post a measly 13 hours later. I am so good. Well, not really, just had some free time and decided to do it.









My Good Citizens!!!

Birthday Party

Isn't it fun to attend a birthday party where it is something different to do? Well we went to a friend of Lexie's (Rachael's) birthday party and they were told to wear their swimsuit. We go there and found a blow-up slip-n-slide. It looked so fun and to be honest with you, if I would have had my swimsuit, I would've been on it. The kids were pooped after this party.

2 months

Ok, so I was catching up on the blogs that I read and realized that one of those people also read my blog. Well, to my horror, I noticed that I had a 2 months beside my name. 2 months really...it had been 2 months since my last post. I really can't believe it. So hopefully these next few posts will catch you up.

First day of school

Send'em Back Celebration

At CRBC we had a Send'em Back to School Celebration. The kids had a blast. There were 3 blow-up slides, games, pizza & hotdogs, and fireworks. What better way to end the summer?

Meet the teacher

Sunday August 8th was Meet the Teacher at HES. We already new who our teachers were. Mrs. Simpson is Braden's kindergarten teacher and is amazing. Mrs. Decker is Lexie's 3rd grade teacher and is wonderful! We were so happy to find out who our teachers were. On that day we also took all our supplies...which was quite a bit of them.

CRBC Children's Camp

Camp was at Hargis Retreat again this year. It was bittersweet. We had a great time, but we were all sad because it was Jay and Pam's last camp to be in charge. We did many science experiments and had a ketchup and mustard war (no pics from that-sorry didn't want to ruin the camera).

Aldridge Gardens

Allison and I took the kids to Aldridge Gardens at the beginning of the summer just to have something to do one day. It was a pretty day, I took some good pics and we enjoyed the music from someone's wedding reception.

Mrs. Ginny

Mrs. Ginny was Braden's K-4 teacher this year. We will miss her and the other teachers (Mrs. Tonya and Mrs. Lisa) in her room greatly next year. They were awesome teachers.

K-4 Graduation

Well...it's official, my baby boy is ready for real kindergarten. It saddens me that he's not a baby anymore, but I can enjoy him learning and becoming more independent.

Overall Good Citizen

Lexie earned Overall Good Citizen this year. We were so proud of her.

Shootin Hoops

Braden got very obsessed with basketball after riding to school with Marcy. Her son Ethan plays basketball and Braden would go out with him every afternoon and shoot hoops. That's when we decided to get a goal. We got a goal from Mr. Bobby and the kids love it!!! Thanks Mr. Bobby for the Sunkist basketball goal.

Braden-ism #2

Conversation on the night of June 2nd
Mom: Braden go get your p.j.'s so we can get ready for a bath.
Braden: I'm too tired, I don't want a bath.
Mom: I understand, but you need to wash your hiney...it might be dirty.
Braden: Mom, I don't need to take a bath tonight, it's SUMMER, it can wait until morning.

REALLY?!?

Hope you enjoyed the second installment of Braden-isms.

Braden-ism

Tuesday I fixed gumbo for dinner...Brandon and Braden loved it. Brandon just had one request, "Please cut the chicken pieces smaller". From that this conversation emerged.

Braden: "I don't know what you are talking, my chicken was small."
Mom: "Really was it?"
Braden: "NNOOO, I was being sarcastic."

Really, where does this come from?

Beauty and Brains

My baby girl, whom I've always has said is wise beyond her years or too smart for her own good, proved it this month. When Alabama children hit 2nd grade, they are put through a screening to see if they are gifted. Lexie went through this screening and it was determined that she is indeed gifted. Brandon and I are so proud. I guess when she does something totally off the wall now we can blame it on the fact that she's gifted and has now walking around sense. Just kidding, but sometimes I wonder if she really is paying attention.

Oh and for those inquiring minds that want to know, her I.Q. was 138. I know...wow.

It's Home...

for a short while anyway. We got the Mustang home today and Brandon is thrilled. He picked it up this evening. His first stop was by the other mechanic, the one who will put new tires and the exhaust on it. Then it should be permanently home. We couldn't be happier. I'm just glad to see him happy and not stressed about this. I thought that I would share my joy with you!!!

Cowboys Continued

I love these pics especially the one of Braden!!!

Cowgirl/Cowboy

The Kids had farm day at school. They could dress like a cowboy, farmer or farm animal. As you can see, they both chose to be a cowboy.

Braden's Birthday Party

The Guest

The Birthday Boy

The Gifts

The Arcade

We went to see How to Train Your Dragon and then played in the arcade. It was a blast! Braden racked up on Transformers, but that is his favorite.

The Zoo

The Animals

The Kids

The Camel Ride

It's official he's 5

Well, in exactly 19 minutes Braden will be 5. He was born on April 10, 2005 @ 11:12. I can't believe that he is already 5. Where has the time gone? And I put pics of the cake just to give you a preview of the party. We are going to see How to Train your Dragon and then having cake and presents at the Theatre. Thanks Valeria for another amazing cake.

Easter as a whole...

Easter Baskets









Easter Clothes











Hunting Eggs