I'm so bummed!

I've been sitting around waiting to register for my classes (because I got a letter telling me that they were waiting on something, and then would tell me what to do next). Wouldn't you know, yesterday morning I find out that yesterday is the last day to register. So, I load up both kids and race over (hoping to beat the crowds), but end up about 20th in line. I finally make it in and NONE of the classes I need are still available. Sure, I've got to take some responsibility here. But I literally spoke to 6 different people on campus, and none of them told me anything that would have helped. The classes have been full since I first applied. Dang it!!!

It bums me out even more because I was so excited, and told everyone about it. I'm sure it seems to everyone that this is probably a blessing, since I'm so busy with the kids right now, but when you're really motivated to do something, it's difficult to keep it up when you have to sit around and wait, you know? Oh well.

Memories

This seems to be going around, so I thought I'd join in! Here are the directions:

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you know me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. If you don't want to play on your blog, or if you don't have a blog, I'll leave my memory of you in my comments. You can sign in on blogger for free, so you can comment. Just click on comments and follow the directions. You don't have to have a blog page. And your memory can be of any members of my family.

A few cute pics!

Busy, Busy, Busy

Since my life is pretty boring and I've got nothing at all to do (HA!), I've decided to take on a bit more. I enrolled in school (4 classes), and I'm finally going to finish my degree (Business w/ a minor in Marketing). I've been to 4 schools, and unfortunately everything won't transfer, but that's OK. The local university (Athen's State University) offers most of the classes I need online, which is perfect for me.

Fortunately I have the Montgomery GI Bill to help pay for it, but it'll still be difficult. I think it's important for me to show my kids that I was able to accomplish a big goal, even though it was tough.

So now, I work 7 days a week with the kids, take a full-load at school, and work part-time with Tastebuds & Kitchen Aid. Hmmm..... I wonder what I should do next......

10 Little Pink Piggies & 2 Potato Heads

Isabella got her cute little toenails painted for the first time this week. It's super cute, and I have no idea why it took me so long to do it!! She also had her 3 year old Dr. check-up (although I was a couple months late). She is 3 ft 4 inches, and weighs 38lbs. That puts her in the 94% for both. Do I have big kids or what?!?!?

I also enrolled Isabella in preschool. She will be going every Tuesday & Thursday from 9am-1pm. She was very excited when I told her, and loved the place when we took a tour. She will be in the same class as a little boy from nursery. All the kids are within 6 months of her age, and they have a cool playground and daily music class. I'm not talking violin or anything- think more along the lines of symbols, a triangle, bells.... you get the idea.

Here is a picture I took of Isabella's first drawing of people. Daddy is on the right and Isabella is on the left. Pretty cool, huh? If you've ever seen Jo Jo's Circus, the picture kinda looks like Tater.

Tough Guy

That's my Jacob. Yesterday was his 6 month check-up. He still weighs about 22 1/2 lbs, but is now 29 1/2 inches long!!!! He has some 12 month outfits that can't even button. He got shots and didn't cry (thus the title of this post). He also cut his first tooth on Sunday (7/20). It's his lower left tooth.

Jacob has been eating solid foods for a few weeks now. And boy does he love it! He eats really good- like he's been doing it for months. He shakes and almost squeals when he sees the spoon coming his way.

House Guests

This summer we have been lucky enough to have quite a few house guests. Starting with Papa (my mom's dad), who drove all the way out from California to bring us his Envoy, then lots of visits from Michael's parents, my mom v., and then my mom and sister (who is here until Tuesday). Jo Ann & Dennis (Michael's parents) will be here again on Saturday and stay for the weekend. To be quite honest, I was a bit nervous about living within a couple hours of family. I've been away from family for so long, I'm not used to weekend trips. But, I actually love it, Michael loves it, and Isabella REALLY loves it (I'm sure Jacob does too)! The Erwin's moved to Georgia a few weeks ago, making the trip around 6 hours, and I'm sad that we won't see them as much. We'll just have to make every trip fabulous!

Keep your eye on the ball.....

Isabella recently got a tee-ball set (thanks Mom!), and boy does she love it. She really enjoys instructing us on how to hit- "Put your elbow up and keep your eye on the ball." I just can't seem to get enough of her!

Happy 4th of July!

I've always loved the 4th of July. Of course I love fireworks, but I also love all of the fun stuff to do during the day. This year we went to an awesome mall called Bridge Street @ 10am. There were a bunch of bounce-houses set up, face painting, balloon animals & the fun water spray area that is always on. After lunch & Isabella's nap, Michael hooked up the Slip-n-Slide and Isabella and her daddy had a great time. She was so funny- she would run up to it, plop down on her belly, and low-crawl to the end. Michael would push her and she would go flying! She tried to do the same to him, and it was adorable. At around 7pm we made our way down to watch the fireworks. Wow! They were great. Jacob just stared with big, curious eyes, and Isabella had a big smile plastered on.

It's so purpley!

That's what Isabella said when she saw her newly painted room. It doesn't show up very good on film, but we painted her room a really pretty light purple (which I bought a year and a half ago to paint her room in Virginia). When my mom v. was here, she bought Isabella some cute wall stickers for her room, so I made her a little flower reading corner in her room. And she loves it!

Huntsville Botanical Garden

This week is military appreciation week here in Huntsville. Of course, we're no longer military, but I just happened to hold onto my id card which doesn't expire until next year...... The local botanical garden was letting all military & their families in for free all week, so I thought we would check it out.

My to my surprise, it was great. Plenty for Isabella to do. We liked it so much the first day that we decided to go back again a couple days later. There were water stations for the kids to get wet, a big butterfly pavilion (Isabella got to see a butterfly exiting a cocoon- very cool), and a big children's garden. Here are some pictures of our fun day trips.

Great Laugh

Here's Jacob gettin in some good laughs.

Movie Date Recap

Isabella went on a movie date with her Daddy and saw a preview for a robot movie. I just want to get her saying "Wall-E" like in the preview and wound up getting a recap of our date. Very cute!

I LOVE my kids!

I just love Isabella & Jacob. They fill my life with so much joy. Isabella is becoming a very smart, thoughtful little girl, and Jacob is always smiling. Michael and I were talking the other night about how sad we were for people who choose not to have any children. They just have no way of knowing what it feels to love like this.

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day everyone, and especially Michael, the best daddy of them all. You get better and better everyday, if that is even possible. These are a few pictures of Michael and the kids. As soon as I figure out how to load things into a slideshow I'll add lots more.