Don't Blink

Know that country song, Don't Blink? That was me today...my baby girls are big. Payton had to have a big girl backpack...it's as big as her and there's nothing in it...but she is big and important.

Then after school Carsyn said "It's no fair that Marcus has a desk and I don't...where am I supposed to do my homework?" So she practiced her letter m and the number 1 at Momo's desk...like a big girl.

Take me out to the ballgame!

Last Friday Scott took me to my first ballgame in a LONG time...we saw a great game between the Rangers and the Angels...The Rangers lost but put up a good fight. I had my name on the scoreboard between innings...oops, they spelled my name wrong!

Happy Birthday to Me!!!

Friday was my birthday. It was uneventful at school...no one knew except my aide and interpreter. But after school Scott dazzled me as usual with his surprises. He and Marcus came home with dinner and a cake. Then they pulled out the gifts. I had made a hair appointment at a new salon for Saturday...Scott called them and arranged for a mani, pedi and massage to add on so I was there for hours yesterday. I also got a Rangers hat...and two tickets to the Rangers/Angels game next Friday. I haven't been to a baseball game since I met Scott so it was a big deal. Marcus got me some speakers for my Ipod. Enjoy the photos and be sure to notice my awesome "Fantastic Fourth" t shirt...it's pretty hideous but Iwas glad the teachers included me in their grade level shirts from last year...one teacher calls it the roller derby shirt.

Thanks, Uncle Tony!

Thanks to my Uncle Tony who works for Whirlpool and got us a great deal on new appliances. WE got a new cooktop, hood, dishwasher and my favorite...washer and dryer.

Here are some photos...plus some other kitchen updates for mom to see. I should also add that we have a "wine" theme going in the kitchen.

I also included a photo of our "photo stairway." At least half the photos are by Amy so I feel like it should be an art gallery for her...but it is fun and makes it look like we've lived in our home for a long time.

2nd week, 2nd game, and random other stuff

So here's some updates on us.

Attached are some new photos...Carsyn during the second week of school outside the building...forgot my camera the first week. Marcus' second football game...he's a blue kangaroo...number 86...don't know where he is in the photo...notice the turf field.

Other than that we are just hanging out...we have curtains and almost everything is unpacked now...except for the china since we still have no dining room furniture.

Our Weekend

Jill and Marc came to visit this weekend, of course with Luke and Mia. We had a good relaxing time just hanging out and visiting. Check Jill's blog for the battle wounds to prove the fun!

Jill and I had tons of fun at World Market shopping on Saturday...we were probably there for and hour and a half. Then shopped around at Hobby Lobby...I got a new giant spoon so my oversized cutlery collection in the kitchen is once again complete. She also gave me a fresh eye for some finishing touches.

ON Sunday Jill and I went dining room furniture shopping and narrowed it down to two choices...now we just have to commit to the money!

Scott and Marc had a bigger adventure...they drove to Haltom City with the truck and trailor to get a giant sectional sofa with sleeper sofa and two recliners....for only $460! It is perfect for hanging out upstairs. Then Jill and I came up with a game plan for organizing toys, which I finished today. We did make a few changes and moved around the couch.

Thanks especially to Marc...that sofa weighed a ton!!!

Here are some new home photos and some fun photos of the kids. We went to feed the ducks, which are right around the corner but a little too far to walk with so many little ones. But too short to bother with a bunch of car seats....so we strapped in Mia and threw the bigger four kids in the back end. The ducks and geese were bigger than Mia and bold...they pecked at Payton's shirt because she had crumbs on it!

Oh and why, do you ask, are the three children sitting in the window? Because they decided to take down my retaining wall out back brick by brick in the rain...when we caught them we made them sit in time out and watch Marcus put it back together, then apologize to him when he came in.