I have been out of school for two weeks already. Time sure does go fast when you want it to slow down! I have really enjoyed spending everyday with Abby. She has grown up so much. I think she really likes have me home everyday. Every morning she says, "mom, you're not going to work today?" and I tell her, "no, I am staying home with you again," and she always says "yay!!" We have just enjoyed spending time together. She has run lots of errands with me...lol We have gone to the park a few times as well. I have really enjoyed the cooler weather. It makes park days more tolerable (I am not a hot weather person!!)






I am really looking forward to my new adventure as a 1st grade teacher. I have been shopping for things for the classroom several times since school has been out. I think I may just be ready. I am trying not to think too much about school and just enjoy my vacation but I can't help it. I am so excited. I know it is going to be a lot harder than 2nd grade (just because they are still such babies!) but it should be very rewarding. I am looking forward to watching them become readers!!

Abby and Brianna started soccer yesterday. I tried to have Abby play soccer last year and she hated it. I think she was just too young. But she had so much fun this time. I think she really likes having Brianna on her team. It was so much fun watching her. There is such a feeling of parent pride when you child is on the field. I was yelling and cheering. I hope I do not turn into one of those obnoxious moms! Ok, who am I kidding...I will be!!




Unfortunaetly, we al came down with the stomach flu this weekend. Brianna was first, then Abby, and then Tiff and I. Abby actually threw up in Joanne Fabric store yesterday. It was my first time experiencing that so it was a little overwhelming. She got it everywhere! And of course she was crying and scared and I was trying to run to the bathroom before it happened again. Luckily I had my mom and Tiff with me so they could help me. Poor baby! It broke my heart watching her get sick over and over again last night. I just wanted to take it away from her! So, when I started throwing up in the middle of the night and was sick all day today, Abby took really good care of me. She kept telling me to lay down and rest. Anyway, I think the worst is over now...man I hate the stomach flu!!

And the celebration goes on and on....

Abby had her celebration for her birthday at preschool today. She was once again the princess. I think it is officially over now....she can be knocked down a notch or two again...lol Until next year that is! :) Oh and by the way, for those of you that know me...this is big! I actually made the cupcakes to take to school. And they were not just regular cupcakes. They were ice cream cone cupcakes! I did it all by myself and they were yummy!! See, I am capable!




These are Abby's two best buddies at school, Cooper and Chloe!

Life is good!

We have had a fun filled weekend to say the least! Friday night we went up to my school for a carnival. We had a great time. Abby loved running around with her cousins. We also got to meet Tait, Josh and Ambyr's new addition. (of course I am jealous...what a silly question! I am trying to have faith that my "perfect" baby is not just ready for me yet!) Anyway, Tait is adorable and I wish Ambyr and Josh nothing but the best!




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Then on Saturday we had the girls joint birthday party at Chuck-e-Cheese. We had a lot of fun! We have such great friends and family! I can't believe Abby is 4 years old already. Time really flies!





Today is Abby's actual birthday! We play and play and played outside in the water , on our bikes, and with bubbles!! The weather was beautiful today. Tiff and I cleaned out the garage while the kids played with our neighbor Sophie. What a great weekend. Although, I have to say.....I am soooo tired!!

Busy Beavers!

Hi everyone! It has been forever since I have blogged! Things have been just crazy around here. Brianna just turned 3 years old and Abby will be 4 on Sunday. Brianna's birthday was fun. We had Grandparents and our neighbors over for a BBQ. Brianna had a great time.



Abby thought she would give drinking a try! Just kidding...she is so curious though. What is this papa bear??

I can't believe Abby is actually turning four! Where has the time gone? The girls will have a joint party on Saturday at Chuck-e-cheese. It was definitely not my choice. Abby kept bugging me and finally I gave in...lol Should be fun. Abby will love it!

I hope everyone had a great Mother's Day! I actually had to go to school this weekend. It was not fun. I really wanted to be home with Abby on Mother's day! :( But we got out at 4:00, so we went over to my mom's house. It was nice. I feel so blessed to have such a great family!

Look how big my niece is getting. She is over 3 months old now. She is such a happy baby! I get smiles like this all the time!


Abby has decided she wants to try soccer again. Hopefully this time things will go better. She HATED it the first time. She was only 2 1/2 last time, now she is 4, so it should be better! :)

They grow up so darn fast!!

Where do the years go? I can't believe how big the girls are getting. Everyday, they say and do things that just blow my mind. Abby can manipulate the computer like you wouldn't believe.


I bought a bike at the consignment store that was supposed to be for her birthday but the weather has been so nice, that I couldn't wait. I gave her the bike last week...lol Luckily, I paid for the bike with store credit. I am horrible at keeping secrets. It was killing me to know that she has a new bike waiting for her and I had to wait 2 months...lol Anyway, she loves it!!!



Abby also LOVES boys. This is Cooper. He is her prince. I think I am in big trouble when she gets older!!!

On one hand I can't wait to see what Abby grows up to be. What kind of a woman she will turn into. But on the other hand, everyday is slipping away and my baby is growing up way too fast!!

So, I am constantly trying to think of things to blog about that have nothing to do with Abby and I can't!! She is just such a big part of everything...lol Right now, she is throwing a fit in her bed because I would not let he have books in bed tonight. She has had a real attitude lately and even through her books across the room yesterday. I am trying to be a strong mom and follow through with my warnings. She is begging "please mommy, please"...it is so hard to say no to her. But that is why she has had an attitude lately! Be strong Michele...be strong!

I am making a little bit of a change in my career...and I am really nervous! I am switching from 2nd grade to 1st grade next year. It will be a big change. They are such babies and can't do anything independently! But I am also very excited. It should be very rewarding!!

We went to Burger King this last weekend and took some pictures. They love to play on the slides and tubes. It is fun to watch them!





Abby has also taken a liking to my ipod. She loves to hold the headphones to her ears and sing along to my music. I have decided to get her her own childs version of an ipod for her birthday (May 17th). She will be so thrilled!

Crazy cats!!

Have you ever seen a cat beg for food? Zeke is a total begger! This cat will beg for your food and even steal right off your plate. He stole bacon from my plate once!




The cats have also been scratching their claws on the carpet, so we bought them a scratch pad (with cat nip...lol) Jonas LOVES it! He rolled his whole body on it, scratched it, and then laid stoned out of his mind for about 30 minutes...LOL it was hysterical!! These cats make me laugh! :)