My Birthday!

So this year was my big three-oh day, and because my birthday is in the midst of tax season I always get the short end of the stick. However my mom, Aunt, and the kids did surprise me with flowers and a fancy cake :)

Julius took my watch (the first gift he ever gave me) and had it cleaned and a new battery put in, isn't that thoughtful! But I was cleaning the kitchen one day and I saw it, so I got my gift a bit early :) I'm sneaky like that.

My brother also sent me a gift, which is amazing because last year he forgot my birthday entirely even though he called me on my birthday he still did not remember! So this year he tried to set his birthday karma in the right position and he mailed me a box of chocolate covered macadamia nuts.. That was really special, generally a phone call or maybe a card is all I receive so to get a gift in the mail was super special.

Plus I got an awesome card from the MOMS Club, which was so sweet.. I even saved it and opened it on my real birthday. And Ms. Melanie came and gave me a card with a gift card to the best digi-scrappin store ever!

Not to miss all the birthday greetings on Facebook which I probably never said thank you for. I never quite know how to handle those digital conversations..

All in all it was an awesome birthday, especially since I got to keep telling the kids, "Nope, no whining because it's my birthday and I said so!" And I got to have my nails done, and then we went out to The Rock for dinner.

Thanks to everyone for all the birthday goodies and the heartfelt wishes! You all made the day special.

And here are some photos of the big day, the Blogger uploader doesn't let me turn them so they are going the wrong way again... Maybe they will upgrade that if I complain.. :)

No Fits Today

I just thought I should mark this day, as it is the first day in two weeks that Alexa hasn't totally melted down into a pile of bawling ooze! Remarkable! She went through school and chess club, then homework, dinner, and shower without any issues and this mamma is SO grateful to have had one day of tearfree sanity.

Valentines Day 2012

Wow, two months into the "new" year, can you believe it? This month has brought some new attitudes from our kiddos, one is throwing fits like a teen, while the other is acting like she should question authority.. But we're taking it all in stride.

The girls started tutoring, it's a nice small group session and they both love it. It gives them a chance to learn something new and challenge themselves. They always ask if they can do it everyday, lol.

This month also marks the start of tax season. So J us not around much (perhaps the reason for the girls' behavior). He is working weekends and taking clients at home in the evenings. Nothing like keeping busy to keep you busy!

I got a great Valentine this year. It's a giant orchid which I am trying hard not to kill (J bought me an orchid around this time last year when I was having so many issues - I have managed to keep it alive but haven't been able to get it to re-bloom). This years orchid is almost as big as Adrianne and is like a tree or large bush, it was a challenge finding a home for it! Check out this photo and you'll understand. :)
(I will turn them the right way when I figure out how...)

Six Years Old!

Today my little girl is SIX!  Wow.  I took her ice cream cups to school so she could celebrate with her friends, and they even sang happy birthday to her.  She had a great first day back at school (I cannot image going back to school on my birthday, but she seemed to enjoy it!)

 We bought her a new DS to replace the one that was lost on the airplane, and my mom got her a new DS cover with Rapunzel on it.  She also got a new bathing suit for Disneyland, and new Hello Kitty earrings and barrettes.

Tomorrow is their last day at school, and then we are off to Disney!  We are all excited.  I am finally getting excited, instead of worried like I was.  I know we will have a great time and create a lifetime of memories :)

My Baby's going to be SIX!

My sweet little baby is growing up all to fast.  In four days she will be six years old, not really baby age.  I still carry her when I can, and give her huggies and tickles, but to think that she soon will be too big for all that is just more than I can image.  At least we have an extra day of her being six, as we will need every minute of it.

Learning to post from my phone..

So J got us new phones, they are matching which I think is cute until I accidentally pick up his instead of mine - then not so cute. I have been trying to get used to all the apps and new buttons, as this phone is way more advanced than my old flip phone. It's also much bigger, which makes me wonder where exactly are you  supposed to carry it? It's much too big to fit in a pocket, and we all know I don't have room in my itty bitty purse. Where do you carry yours?

In other news I decided to start my "confessional" blog for the new year. Hopefully it will help me understand that I'm not the only one who let's the laundry pile up, or leaves the dinner dishes in the sink. So be prepared to see the completely unorganized side of this Momma.

Now I will leave you with this adorable photo of Alexa when she was little-er, I just happened to be browsing on this new phone and found it - not sure how it got on the phone (this one or the old one) but I'm glad I have the photo.