Patrick riding his bike with no training wheels!!

Patrick rode his bike with no training wheels today!!

We decided to play outside for a little bit after church today, and Patrick told Don, "I want to take my training wheels off, Daddy" I have to say that Don was a little hesitant. We have tried before and it only turned into a meltdown where Patrick was extremely mad and wanted to kick his bike, or never ride it again. I wonder where he got that from?!??! Typical male!

It was one of those mommy moments that you will never forget seeing him ride his bike down the street! I wanted to cry seeing my baby boy getting so big, but i couldn't help dying laughing watching Don running/waddling behind him ready to catch him if he fell. It was quite a sight, but also very sweet. What a good daddy!! When i figure out how to get this stinkin video loaded, i give you FULL permission to laugh at him!!!

Way to go, Big Boy!!!!

(I don't know how this post got so messed up, but quite frankly, i am tired of messing with it. I also give you FULL permission to make fun of me!) :)

Jenna Claire's First Hair Cut

Sitting in the chair at "Sweet N Sassy"
Keep your head down!!
Be still!!
Finishing up!! So pretty!!!
Checking herself out in the mirror!


These are pictures of Jenna Claire's first hair cut. Wait, i don't know if this would be considered her first hair cut, or the one she gave herself the day before!!


Yes, my sweet baby girl cut her curly, red locks!! I went for a jog last Sunday, and when i got home i heard Jenna Claire crying. When i went to see what was going on, Don said "Honey, they are no longer allowed to have scissors in their room. Jenna Claire cut her hair!" My first reaction wanted to be to panic, cry, scream, or all of the above. But when i heard her crying, i had to be calm. She was crying because daddy said we would have to go get a haircut and get it fixed. She said "I don't want to have hair like Patricks!!!!" We explained to her that it wouldn't be as short as Patricks.


She really didn't cut too much, and with her having curly hair, it wasn't that noticeable. She really did need to get a good haircut to get all the old baby hair cut off. It looks very cute and is even MORE curly that it was before the cut.


Jenna Claire, you are such a big girl!! Maybe TOO big!

Patrick and Jenna Claire get to pet two baby deer!

Paul giving them instructions before they go in the stall
Patrick and Jenna Claire checking them out
Little Bambi
The older one "Buck" was so curious!

How cute is this??

We went out to our friends, Paul and Carrie's house for Labor Day. Paul owns a game ranch and has had to bottle feed these two baby deer. It was really amazing to see these little guys, and a awesome experience for the kids.

These deer were so curious and friendly! They will both be released on the game ranch when they get a little older. Paul told us something that i thought was very interesting. These deer have bonded so much with Paul that if they were released in the wild today, they would still come up to him 5 years from now. When we walked away from the stall, they were crying as they were watching us leave!!

That is a once in a life time experience!

First Day of Kindergarten!!!!

Patrick sitting at his table right when he got to school.

LOVE this picture!!!

First day of Kindergarten picture!!

Patrick's first week of kindergarten went really well. He has seemed to enjoy it. I will have to say it is a adjustment for all of us. I am adjusting to not being able to check on him throughout the day. It is pretty hard waiting ALL DAY to see how his day is going. I just keep reminding myself, "he is fine!!" He cant be with mommy his whole life!!

There are a few things he is getting used to as well. First of all, he doesn't take a nap anymore. He is used to a two hour nap which he is not getting anymore. He is definitely tired when he gets home. He is also making new friends which he tells us about when he gets home. There are only 15 kids in his class which we were excited about. (still a lot more than he is used to)

Overall, i think his first week went great! We are so proud of you, Patrick!!!

Jenna Claire

Jenna Claire is in the middle

Jenna Claire is 3 going on 25. She has been cracking us up with all the stuff she says. Between the drama of having a 3 year old little girl, and her asking me to change her "polish" EVERYDAY she keeps us busy and entertained.

She recently started a cheer/dance/gymnastic class which she enjoys. It is only one day a week for 45 minutes which is perfect! I will try to post some more pictures of her soon.

Patrick's Pre-K Graduation

Patrick has graduated Pre-K!!! Patrick has been at FCLC since he was 2 and half months old!! Being that i work there, Patrick has been with me almost his whole life. It is going to be such a adjustment with him going to kindergarten. I wont be able to peek in on him, or just stop by and give him a kiss.


He also has made some friends that he has been with for almost all of those 5 years. We will definitely have to all get together!!

I decided to start blogging

I have finally decided to start blogging. After a lot of thought, i have decided that there are too many moments in the lives of my children that i haven't recorded. Scrapbooking is wonderful, but seeing HOW FAR BEHIND i am, i figured this would be easier to keep up with. Enjoy!