The kids saying Hi! to Grandpa on Veterans Day

Brooklyn singing "Frosty The Snowman" to everyone on the train

Katelyn eating her cookie on the Polar EXpress

Brooklyn and Johnny with Mrs. Clause

Brooklyn writing her letter to Santa

Brooklyn feeding the deer

Johnny feeding the deer at the farm

Katelyn with the bell from Santa

Here are a few more Pictures

Johnnys face as the Polar Express pulled into the Depot

So this was a very busy week... we had Veterans Day, and the kids and I went to my dads grave to say hello. The kids took some pictures and put flowers out too.. Then yes I worked (whats new:). And Brooklyn and John had a father daughter hike, for Girl Scouts.. and The on sunday we went on the Polar Express.. We saw Santa and Mrs. Clause, the deer farm was neat we fed all the deer. and the train ride was the BEST!!!! Santa came abord and then we sang and Santa gave all the children a Big silver bell " The first gift of Christmas" ! It was just like the book. It is Johnnys favorit movie and his face was PRICELESS!! We had a GREAT time. talk to you all later

So I am not at work, (yet).. I will be going in tonight.. My work is still offering double pay over time, So I am working as much as I can. I am trying to get all my christmas shopping done early.. iam about half done only our kids though.. I still have the other kids to do. We are almost done with everything for Katelyn's Birthday, I can;t believe she is already 2. I have added a picture of her in her BIG Girl panties.. She thinks she is ready but she isn't yet. She will get there. We are all going up to the Polar Express train ride on Sunday I cant wait.. That is JOhn Vincent's favorit movie, so I can't wait to see his face.

Hello everyone, I am just wanting to let you all know, We are all still here.. I have been working like crazy. My work is offering DOUBLE PAY over time still. So I am working working and working some more!!! And That is why I havent been on the blogging mode.. (: I promise I will get back to it again. I just have to take it while I can with Katelyns Birthday coming and Christmas right after I am getting as much as I can.. I hope all is well with everyone.

Johnny got his first black eye.. He ran into a bbq grill.. Kate thinks shes all that and Brooklyn on Halloween. I will post more later, iam tired and everyone is in bed. more tomorrow...

Happy Halloween!!!!

It's Halloween!! And we are all getting into the sprit, John and I took the Kidddos to a Pumpkin Patch today. They got to pick out their own pumpkins and played, pet the animals. Then went to Johnny Rockets for lunch and played in the water after, Here are a few Pictures. Oh and by the way, John can no longer make fun of my driving,! He back right into a car today at the pumpkin npatch.. ( nice job John) :D

Cookie Exchange!!!

Hello to all, I am going to be posting more news later but I needed to see if anyone has any ideas on a Christmas cookie exchange?? Brooklyn and I want to have a Mom and me Cookie exchange the last weekend in November.. I have been looking on line for ideas, but if anyone can come up with anything let me know please.. Thank you.

Well Christmas is finally here!!!

So this month I have been working every weekend day, American Express is offering DOUBLE PAY for any hours worked over your normal shift.. So we are going to be able to give the little kiddos a great Christmas. I have already started, The kids wanted a Wii so we got that and John Vincent wanted Guitar Hero so got that . Brooklyn wanted this hair dye kit and Bratz doll, so she has that. Poor Katelyn I have not gotten any Christmas yet but We are working on her 2nd Birthday.. She is having a Abby Caddaby Birthday.. I will get her stuff started too I promise.. :D Here are a couple pictures for everyone to enjoy!! Well on a different note, I have lost 12.6 pounds in 5 weeks. still doing weight watchers and going to the Gym.. John has lost 12 pounds too.. And we are still going strong.

I am so sorry its taken along time to post, We were dealing with a friends death, Our neighbor Dick and his wife Jeanie. Dick past away and it was hard on all of us. We knew him for about 9 years. His wife is still in the hosepital, She fell and broke her hip.. She is doing well. Then all 3 of our kiddos were sick, pink eye, ear infections, colds everything.. Then I got it and was still trying to work over time, American express is offering DOUBLE time pay for any hours over your shift. So I have been trying to work. John has the YUCK that is going around.NOw getting ready for halloween, And the holidays. But first Katelyn's 2nd Birthday party. ( NOt until December) but time flys. posted a couple up to date pictures for you all to see. Oh and Nicole if your reading this You look GREAT!!! I think it is a Boy ;D

We are Back...

Some up to date pictures for you all..

Little Boys

Ok so this one is for our friends Nicole and Dave, Nicole I hope your ready for what I am gonna say.... If that little baby is a girl (A Daddy's girl she will be) Mommy's too, but Daddy will come first!! And that's ok.. I am so glad Brooklyn and John are the way they are.. And if God should bless you with a little boy, hold on... I am telling you that no one would have ever convinced me that kids are as different as they are. Brooklyn went to Pre-School and yes I cried, was over it the next day.. Was glad that she was having fun. However, Johnny has been in Pre-School for this is his 2nd week, and I am still crying(even when I don't take him). Yesterday was the worst day ever.... Johnny hung on to me and would not let go... the Teacher had to help me get him off. Then I sat and watched as he would not get up and play with the other kids, he sat all alone (my heart is still broken). He said he just misses me and wants to be home with me.. What I am trying to say is that little boys sure hold a special place in a Mothers heart(so do little girls) But from where I stand my little man pulls so hard on my heart strings..

As of for today (Tuesday) He had a great day, He did not cry and played all day.. The had a car wash (the bikes). He also came home with Clifford the big red dog.
Clifford is the mascot for his class, he keeps him overnight and tells a story for the teacher to read to the class.. We will see what tomorrow has in store.. John takes him the rest of the week (I will be working) so we will see.. John will lie to me so that I don't get upset.. But I know Johnny he will tell me :) You better be nice to him Daddy, Or you'll get it!!! :D

So the first week of School has come and gone.. Johnny loved it, He said the first full day was sooooo hard because he had to sing and dance and then he had to help 3 kids build a big building as tall as the roof... Then he said the rest of the week was good, He did say that he misses Mommy and Daddy and Granny when he is there. But he likes it.

Brooklyn havd a good first week too, She has a homework packet that she gets on Mondays and has to go back on Fridays.. It had Spelling, Math, Reading and Vocabulary in it. She had to read a page in one minute and see how many words she could read, she read 160 words in one minute. ( I don't think I could do that ) and she has 15 spelling words and she got 100% on her very first test..( thank God ) she would have cryed and the Teacher would have been going crazy :)

I did not get through this first week very easy. I am so happy for the kids but sad too, because the kids are getting to big too fast. I cried all week!!! And Katelyn was lost with out Johnny, he was her buddy during the day.. She likes to go up to School though.

He Did Not Even Look Back!!!!

So today was Johnny's first day of Pre- School with out parents.. I woke up this morning and started sobbing... I am so not ready for him to be a big boy.. However he had something different in mind.. We took Brooklyn to her class and then went to Johnny's. He gave me a kiss and away he went, DID NOT EVEN LOOK BACK!!!! He went into his class as if I weren't even there.. and yes I did cry, ALLLLLLLLLLLLLL day :)
I sat in the parking lot for 15 minutes before I drove away. He was fine, all the kids were playing and having fun..
So I called my friend Kristina and sobbed to her and then it was John's turn to listen and then my Mom and the list goes on...:)
His teacher is the same Teacher Brooklyn had in Pre-School. She handed out a small bag with a pack of tissues and small bag of M&M'S and a poem that read:
Parent Survial Kit for LEAVING your child at Pre-School,
First - here is a tissue to wipe away that tear.
Then- some comfort food to get you through the day.
When you eat:
YELLOW- think of all the sunshine they have brought into your life.
RED- is for all the love you feel for them.
ORANGE- is for the way they can be sweet and sour at the same time.
BLUE- is for the days when thing aren't going easily for them ( or you)
BROWN- to remind you that if they come home dirty....that means they had FUN!
GREEN- to remind you that they are like little plants, growing everyday..
Thank You for trusting us to help nurture that growth..

On top of a box of tissues with a poem that read :
The day is here for our Johnny guy
School's begun- Mom will have a good cry!!!
But just remember all that's to come
cause hanging with Jenel and Kristina is a LOT OF FUN!!!!
Tiff--we hope this helps you on Johnny's first day!

Thank you guys it did help.

Ok so my little man is a big boy! He started pre-school today, He loved it. I was alittle teary eyed but it is a good thing.. he needs this and wants it. Tomorrow (Tuesday will be the big test, I have to leave and come back for him 3 1/2 hours later..
Short and sweet for now, I have alot to do today, We have a big meeting at Church, Brooklyn starts CCD classes ( Already I know :) )
Will post more later.

JOHNNY'S 1ST DAY OF PRE-SCHOOL

Brooklyn and Lizzie the first day of 2nd grade

BROOKLYN'S FIRST DAY OF 2ND GRADE!!!!!

So Brooklyn has turned 7 (already) on August 6th, and started her first day of 2nd grade. I took her today and she was so happy to be back at school with all her friends. I will let everyone know how it went when she gets home. And I cant believe that the hole "leggings and long shirts are coming back into style! :D

Well its been awhile again (sorry). I am done with parties for the next 4 months!!!! We just had Brooklyns 7 th Birthday party, No I can't believe she is already 7 and getting ready to start 2nd grade on Monday. She has her first day of school (out fit) picked out and she is so ready..
The party was great we all had a good time and she got alot of nice things..

So yes as stated before I am getting into shape and trying to get skinny! Our friends Kathy and kevin are helpping.. went to the gym on friday night, and have not been able to walk since. ( I hate you Kevin) Just kidding! John has been going for a couple weeks now and seems to like it.
Kevin bet us that we could not climb Camelback Mountain so guess what, I am going to get into shape and show him.. ;)

Then Next week on the 18th Johnny boy starts pre-school.. :( I am so not ready to let go yet.. My heart is crying but I am so happy for him to get to where we are, he can't wait. We know his teacher, Brooklyn had her in pre-school and we see her every day (during the school year). He really likes her. I will let everyone know how the first day goes for them both..

Getting into shape!!

Wow where does the time go? it has been awhile. I am getting ready for Brooklyn's first day of school on 8/11/08 and Johnny starts pre-school on 8/18/08.. He is so excited(mommys happy but sad to see how fast he is growing up..

So I am trying to get myself into shape.. Our friend Kevin has said he would help and go to the gym with John and I,,, I need all the help I can get.. We are trying to get into shape for our health but also John and I will be married 10 years On February 12,2010 and will be going to Hawaii for our 10 year anniversary so I have to get skinny and now.

Any helpful tips are welcome..

Getting through the weekend

Well we have been doing alot this weekend.. The kiddos have spent alot of time at Kathy and Dan's. They love being over there. we went bowling with Kathy today.. and then ate dinner with them. we rode bikes and played out side, then came in to watch Hannah Montana movie in 3-d.

Hope evryone has a good rest of the weekend..

Johnny having fun bowling

Brooklyn trying to bowl a strike :)

Johnny holding a fish, He was feeding the Seals!! Look at his Smile...

And we all liked Big Bird!

They all loved Elmo ( not Katelyn)

Brooklyn's smile is priceless! She loved the Beach.

Keep up Daddy Katelyn is going with out you!

I think Johnny is amazed at how big the ocean really is..

Ticket Time!!!

Ok so it has been a while and I am so sorry. We had Johnnys 4 th birthday party at an aquatic center, and then the next day we took them to Sea World, and the Beach. we all love it had a great time.. Until we were driving home and yes now it is my turn to tell you what a dork John is (LOL) He got pulled over going 91 in a 70 and by the time the cop caught up to us he was going 93.// He got got off easy... the Cop gave him a ticket for going 80 in a 70 (Thank You officer Powell) :D

Have a great rest of the week :D

What a Handsome 4 year old!! happy Birthday!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 4th JOHN VINCENT!!! Mommy and Daddy hope you had a good Birthday.

Well we ( Me and the kiddos) went to the party store and got some party stuff and then came home and baked his cake. Johnny's Granny, Aunt T.T , cousins- Nate jayme and bo came. and Uncle Dale, Dan and kathy too. We had dinner and then had cake. He loved his gifts. Thank you for everything everyone

Hi! its Saturday!!! The boys have left to go do boy things.. Get the oil changed ( in Mommys car) and then to help Uncle Phil and Grandpa. So its just us girls today..What shall we do first.. Well it is 8:30 and Brooklyn is still asleep.. So we are just hanging out..

So I hope everyone had a good Friday, mine was not so good in the morning.. I am going to tell you all what happened before John has fun telling everyone what a dork he married..

I was at a red light, 2nd car back and the arrow turned green so the truck in front of me went and I followed... Well the only thing is, We were not turning so you guessed it we got tagged by the photo radar!!! :( We'll see what happens. Have a great weekend everyone.

Katelyn the bug!!

look at all the feathers

Miley in the kennal with the feathers!!

So it is Thursday and I was at work as was John.. The kiddos at my moms. Just another day for us. John got off late which means he got to the kids late (That was ok). But it was the getting home at 8:00pm instead of 3:00pm, Miley ( our cute dog) was left at home ALL day. And yes in her kennal.. She showed us how MAD she was buy chewing apart a feather pillow!!! ( yes I have postd pictures). Now this pillow has been in her kennal all week... and I just told John last night what a good girl she has been, And we come home to Feathers.:D Know she is calm and laying by the door watching the rain.. which is coming down pretty hard. Well good night.

Miley kissing Kiki..And she loves it..

Shaving cream fight!!!

Well hello everyone, hope everyone is having a good week so far. I was not going to post anything to night.. But Guess what????! Katelyn went pee pee on the potty for the first time tonight. She has been saying "Potty" and will sit on the toilet, but never go.. And she acually did go for the first time!! We were all singing and danceing around the house. So that is the exciting news for today. And yes there are some new pictures too.. Gotta love the camera. :D Have a good night everyone.

Katelyn splashing around!!

What a great under water smile Johnny!!

Great shot of Brooklyn under the water. ( I love my new camera)

Well Happy monday everyone.. Hope you all had a good fourth, And a good weekend.
We all had a great weekend. The kids enjoyed the 4th. and then hung out with us at the
Public pool.. Can't wait til next yaer. We should have a pool of our own!!!
Well have a happy day.

Brooklyn and Uncle Phil at the game

Brooklyn and Daddy at the game.

Johnny and Daddy at the game.(Thats Uncle Phil in the back ground)

Johnny at Alice Cooper town,

Brooklyn at Alice cooper town eating dinner before the game.

Hi! everyone, I wanted to post some pictures of Brooklyn and Johnny last. But I fell asleep before they got home..I klnow what a party pooper..but anyway, we are going to take the kids to the public pool today.. they don't know yet.. Well I will of course post pictures when we get home.. Enjoy your Saturday Morning.

Uncle Dale throwing Travis..

Katelyn saying no, after asking her to smile !

Katelyn and granny having fun. Granny was dunking her, think she liked it?!

Katelyn and granny