Random Updates

We've had random things going on lately so I thought I'd share an update on our family happenings!

Alyssa

Well her and Tristan "broke up" and although she's sad, she was over it in a day! I'm sure this is just one of many break up's to come in her life - let's hope they're all this simple :-) HA...wishful thinking I know. She IS a drama queen after all, but she's my drama queen and I do love her.

McKenna

Today was a BIG day for McKenna...she finally (after 8 months) had the appliance taken out of her mouth that was in there to help her stop sucking on her fingers. It worked pretty much the same day, but because it was such a strong habit they decided to leave it in there extra long just to be doubly sure it would work and the habit wouldn't return! Well let's hope 8 months was long enough. McKenna sure was happy to get it out and the first thing she wanted was bubblegum! Of course I obliged...it has been 8 months since she last had any and although it's not something she (or they) chew all the time I had to let her enjoy a piece tonight.
Here she is attempting to blow big bubbles.

Other big news for McKenna is coming up on Saturday, Nov. 29th - the first day of deer hunting season. As petite and cute as she is, my beautiful daughter LOVES to don her camo gear and go "act like a tree" while hunting with her daddy...oh how proud that makes me (can you "hear" the sarcasm here?!!). David bought her new camo pants and a hat which she adores. Seriously - how can she possibly be related to me?!! ha ha He also bought her a very trendy hunting hat shown here - this is actually acceptable by mommy.

Model turned hunter?!!! Boy does she love to pose!

Brennan

Not much is happening with my lil man. He has been much better at school lately and has been staying on his "green light" daily. That makes me happy! He is learning to read more and more each day - I just can't believe how fast they learn. Today he looked especially cute for school so I had to snap a few pics of him. It's always nice to have him wear Skins stuff on Monday's - it means they WON!

On Saturday the girls and I went to see the Beauty & the Beast play with their Brownie troop. Kerry & Jayci joined us for the show. It ended up being pretty good.

Ready for the play

After it was over, Taylor (one of their friends) came to spend the night. They had a good time dancing, playing games and dressing up. Unfortunately they woke up at 6 A.M. (OMG) - needless to say last night McKenna was asleep before the lights were out.

Thanks for bearing with me and my long post....my random updates took longer than I thought.

Grandparents Day

Last week the kindergarten classes at Brennan's school held Grandparents/Special Person's Day. My mom and I went down and were treated to 2 very cute songs by the three kindergarten classes. Brennan only sung about 1/2 of the first song, but he BELTED out the 2nd one called "Mimi Mouse" - a video is below. They use songs to teach them a particular letter and that week they were studying the letter M. He just loved that song.

Singing was followed by cookies and punch -certainly his favorite part - and then my mom and him made a family tree. It was a quick little program, but very cute.

Birthday celebration!

Yesterday was David's 34th birthday - Happy Birthday honey! We had a pretty lazy day - his mom came over with a card and homemade pound cake (yum) and then Lauren came to babysit so we could go out to dinner with friends. Alyssa & McKenna picked out his cake and the kids couldn't wait to tear into the ice cream cake....it was good! The girls made him some cards and they each picked out a gift for him.

McKenna got him golf balls - always a good pick.
Brennan got him boxers - he just thought this was HILARIOUS!

Alyssa got him a golf glove- another good pick
I got him chest waders and gloves for duck hunting. Thanks to my dad - he helped me understand the "science" of choosing the right waders!!!

We went to Jasper's American Grill for dinner - it was pretty good. It was us, Robert/Wendy, Mike/Theresa, Jimmy/Melissa and Dale/Kay. We hung out at the bar and even got to enjoy Melissa singing "Bust a move" during Karaoke. We finished out the night at our house with a few more adult beverages!

Happy Birthday David - I hope you enjoyed your day!

So pretty

As promised, here are a few pics of Alyssa before school this morning...all prettied up with her hair done!! I simply can't believe clothes and hair are already important...yikes! I must say - she looked pretty darn cute :-)

And they call it Puppy Love...

Yes my friends, my daughter Alyssa is in "love". This is the text message David sent me on my way home from work "it's official...Alyssa & Tristan are an item"!!! Earlier this week she informed us at dinner that Tristan told her she was HOT....WHAT???? She's in 2nd grade - they're 7 years old - and he's telling her she's hot - O M G!!! On Monday she claimed she didn't like him...tonight is a totally different story.

So I asked her if she kissed him and she said no (shew - thank god!), but went on to tell us that her friend Taylor kissed her "boyfriend" Brandon. Again - O M G!!! Are you KIDDING ME?! At that point David had his eyeballs popping out. I quickly told her that she's WAY too young to be kissing boys and it's fine to have him as her boyfriend (if that's what you wanna call it), but no kissing. Good grief - I know they start young - but SECOND GRADE! Lord help me!

As I was getting her clothes ready for school tomorrow I picked out a super cute outfit my mom bought her and had her try it on...and I jokingly said "I want you to look cute for Tristan tomorrow" and she was bowled over by that. I overheard her & McKenna talking in the bathtub about how she thought it was "so cool" that I wanted her to look cute for Tristan....I think the next 11 years of my life will make me gray for sure :-)

Puppy love already...boy do they grow up too fast. I'll share pics of her outfit tomorrow...and her hair since she told me I HAVE to make her hair pretty too. That's where David ended our conversation...hehe!

Soccer finale

Brennan had his last soccer game of the season last week followed by a little pizza party...in the cold!!! He really enjoyed playing this year and has decided to play that again the spring instead of tball...which I can't blame him...tball is slow and boring :-) I think he'll play baseball once he's older, but for now, soccer is much more energizing and he needs that. Here are some pictures from his party.

Enjoying his pizza

Getting his trophy from Coach Brianna

He loves the trophy (and goodie bag)!

Such a cute cake

Halloween Fun

The kids got lots of treats and not too many tricks on Friday. The day started off with a parade at their school. My mom, David's mom and I attended. Brennan was very excited to have me in his classroom and by golly, my baby has a crush :-) Here's the little girl who's captured his attention!!!

I must say she is a little cutie, but jeesh, he's only FIVE. It's so funny when he talks about her...he gets all shy.

McKenna & Alyssa at their school

Brennan headed out to the parade

Anyhow, after the parade the parents are kicked out (in a nice way) and the kids have a party in the afternoon. That night, we headed over to his mom's to trick or treat with Megan, Trevor & Alexis.

Ready for trick or treating!

Alyssa's ready to get some candy!

We covered almost the entire neighborhood and by 8 p.m. every kid was worn out and complaining that their legs hurt - HA - go figure! Needless to say, everyone had a blast and we have entirely too much candy in our house.

Alyssa, Megan, Trevor, Alexis, Brennan & McKenna

The kids with Maw Maw Barbara & Pop Pop Henry

Hope everyone had a Happy Halloween!