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The copperhead in the backyard. We found this one in our yard (inside the fenced area!!) and got it out of the fence with a large pool brush. It went to a tree and I was able to get his picture of it.

Very cool!!

 

Happy Birthday to me...

yes today is my birthday. I love birthdays (most of the time) well actually I love my kids and dh's birthdays, not so muchmine. So why the announcement? WEll this is the last year I can claim to be in my 30's..... yep I'm 39 today. I don't feel 39, maybe my parents fudged my BC?? ;) LOL NO such luck I'm 39. So here it is "Happy 39th Birthday to me" I already told dh that for my 40th I'm throwing a huge party to myself, this year we'll keep it nice and quiet

Tarantula

 

We found 2 tarantulas in the backyard last night at the same time. They are beautiful!!! Next one coming in another post.

a vid of my kids from like 2 years ago

RemDawg rocks!

This is why i love the Red Sox! Not only are they the best team around they also have the best announcers. Have you seen your teams announcers dance and rock for you? Yep that's what I thought, LOL

This is hilarious - listen to the announcer's comments

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Larisa's night

 
 
 
 

Last night was Larisa's first violin Recital. She did so beautifully and was so excited. It was so great to see all the kids playing their violins.

Cute Miguel and resting Sam

 
 
 

more boxer

 
 
 
 

He also loves to attack freesbees

Boxer Time!!

 
 
 
 


He's the happiest dog in the world when he can go outside and chase butterflies and dragonflies. Goofy dog..

This thing....

 
 
 
 

what purpose does it serve besides taking up space? For some unknown reason everyone likes him.. i reserve judgement...

Trying out my new camera

 
 
 

I got a camera for Mother's Day from Pat and I'm working on my technique :)

Being a mother

These children are a priviledge to call mine.

 
 
 
 

i love my kids

 
 

Awwwww... a video of my Miguel

He was around 6 months :(

Well

I've had a busy day today already. The girls finally are done with shots for school. THey do have to go back in 6 months for a Hep A booster and then that's all done.

I have laundry, cleaning, schoolwork. i'm going to work out in 20 minutes and my legs are KILLING me. I don't know what I did to them but they are sore as he...

Larisa has her violin recital tomorrow and she is soooo excited!! She has dress rehearsal today and she is pumped.

Wish her luck!

Today is the day

Today is my job interview at the kids school. I have not been nervous until now, blech. I'm also applying for a position in the preschool Miguel will attend, they need an aide for the spanish immersion class and I think I like that option better since it would be less hours.

We'll see how they go :)

Weekend almost here :)

Wow, fun! THe kids are still on cloud 9 over school. Today Miguel and I go to visit another preschool called Hobson. I've been told this is "the Preschool" to go to in Fort Smith. I do have other reasons to like it since the girls dance teacher Penny is an aide there and will be moving to the 3 year old class next year and she told me that next year they will start a spanish immersion program for 3 year olds *and* the lady doing it is from Guatemala!!! Woow, that sounds fantastic!

I have to replace the ballast in the light fixture of the laundry room, the light dosn't work and it's driving me crazy, aside from the fact that a potential buyer woudnt like it either.

My mom will be here in 2 weeks and next day we haul it for Arizona :D

Boston won last night again

forgot

The Red Sox won again!! Woo Hooo! It was such a good game to watch, they hit 4 homeruns in like 3 innings, I actually started feeling sorry for the Blue Jays pitcher, but not for a very long time, since I really prefer to watch the Sox win :D

school

The girls went to spend the day at their school for next year and had a terrific time. They loved the teachers, the kids, the school and even the lunch, LOL.

Miguel and I visited a preschool and tomorrow we visit a second one.

Things are moving in the right direction, now if someone would just come this weekend and buy the house, I'd be more satisfied. I can tell you the drive at 7 am was great but getting up at 5:10 to get everyone ready and set was not as fun, LOL

it's just another manic monday....

remember that song? Come on 80's children think....

Tomorrow the kids go to spend one day at the school and I'm going to call the preschools so I can visit with Miguel. The girls have to be in school at 7:45, which means we have to leave at 7:00 am at the lastest. That means I have to get up by 6 a at the latest and only if the kids have everything ready to go 'cause they will ge tup at 6 am, eat, dress, etc and jump in the car for school. Wow!

2 weeks to Arizona and looking forward to it, can't wait to get some rays :)

Pat's car is supposed to arrive this week though we haven't heard if it left Kentucky yet. He bought himself a Porsche Boxter last week. Sweet ride :) It's convertible, ah... can't wait to drive it since it's a 6 speed also. Soooo cool! I'll post pictures when it gets here, we are soo looking forward to having it.

And if you couldn't remember the name of the group it was The Bangles

A few pictures for fun

 
 
 

The kids decided to bring out the Star Wars table and have some fun :)

dogs...

 

I just found this picture of Sam and Boo sleeping together. I can't imagine how but they both look confortable...

Finally Friday....

The kids are thrilled and I'm excited too. Last night we went out to run errands and I picked up 2 rings that were being sized. When we hit the mall my head suddenly started hurting, like lightning, by the time we got home, even with Tylenol and a big cup of coffee I was in migraine stage. Oh it was hurting. I even let Miguel sleep in my bed so I wouldn't have to put him to sleep in his bedroom. Thankfully I woke up headacheless though I have like a "shadow" headache. Ever get one of those? It's like the area of the previous headache is still sore from it. I'm going to take more Tylenol and hopefully it will not return.

Tonight we have our dancing class and dinner which I think we will eat italian tonight.

I have this weird feeling that I have to do something today in the daytime and I've forgotten. Miguel's awake bye

Larisa wants to share

Here is a link to the Fort Smith Symphony

Fort Smith Symphony

The Director John Jeter is married to her violin teacher Karen Jeter who is First Violin, Associate Concermaster. If you look around the website you should see under concerts several pictures. She is the lady jumping with her violin and the little girl is their precious little daughter.

Larisa told me when she grows up she wants to be a violin teacher. :) She really likes her teacher.

ahh it's thursday...

Well let's see, the Sox won last night, though I heard of a disturbing picture of Tom Brady wearing a Yankees hat ::shiver:: LOL

Coco Crisp is officially superman, the guy has taken 3 flying leaps that i've witnessed to catch balls and he catches them literally while airborne. What a studmuffin!!! Coco you have a fan here and while I like you I'm talking about my 7 year old little girl that loves you and has a shirt with your number and yells COCO anytime she sees you come up to bat.

I'm loading a video of Larisa practicing the violin. She is doing Taka Taka Stop Stop which is the most basic of moves for her and the first time she "plays" the violin. Yes you have to start simple on the violin, and even though she is not a symphony player YET I think it sounds like an angel singing. And I have no motherly bias right?

Here it is :)

Miscelaneous pictures

 
 
 
 

First one should be of Boo the Pug posing for Pugalicious ;)
Second is Pat rooting for the Sox and annoyed with the photographer, LOL
Third is the Lego man making a boat he claims.
Fourth is Patty sleeping, she needs a new home so if you know of someone or are yourself for a sweet OUTSIDE dog let me know !