Your Backyard Friends

Last Saturday we went to the Backyardigans Live. Boy that was a beat down. The boys loved it and had so much fun but it was just not a good production. I will say it was better than Diego Live but not near as good as the Wiggles Live. Too bad Jake isn't into the Wiggles. But it still wouldn't be the same without Greg. Hee Hee. Seeing what some of our friends said that took their kids to Backyardigans we were in the same boat. I guess the important thing is the boys had fun. When we were leaving we had to go down some stairs. Jake wouldn't hold my hand and he went flying down the stairs. He went so fast I couldn't catch him. He looked like he was body surfing down the stairs. Thank goodness they were carpeted. I hate to say it was funny but in hindsight it kind of was. What a Mom. Have a great Thursday!!!

Raye

Your backyard friends

Of course Jake has pizza sauce on his face

Everything becomes a weapon

Time to have a snack. Meet you next time.

1st Grade Open House

For some reason I don't remember Open House being so crazy when I was a kid. Maybe because my perspective has changed but I remember Bell Manor having much more room to move around. Mom and Dad may have disagreed. In the main hall at Independence we were shoulder to shoulder and to top it off people would just stop in the middle of the hall. Hello people keep moving. William enjoyed himself though. He took us everywhere. He showed us around his room, down to the cafeteria and gym,back to the Art Room, on to the office and finally in the Library. Note I could not find the principal anywhere. It was a whirlwind. Especially with a two year old tagging along. Mrs. Parmley did a great job. She had the kids make basically a dummy of themselves to sit in their chairs. It was really cute. William pointed out a pilgrim he made that was in a display case outside the Cafeteria. He had to point out that he made it have blue eyes. Just like him. He is such a goof God Bless Him.

Take care,
Raye

"William" at his desk

"William" & William

In the boat in the Art Room

Vote!!!!!

Today is probably one of the most historically significant days in this country I have witnessed. The course of history changes today one way or the other. How exciting we have the opportunity to participate. I hope everyone gets out and votes today or has early voted. Always remember that the only vote wasted is the one not cast. And if you don't vote you can't bitch. Hee Hee. Even the boys have gotten into. William had mock elections at his school. They created voter registration cards and everything. Shayla has also done a great job talking to the young ones. She has a little election corner set up in the playroom. Jake can even say who the candidates are when he sees their picture. The other night when we watch the Obama special he said his name and this morning he saw John McCain on GMA and said his name. What cracked me up about this morning is he also said Republican when he said McCain's name. Mom I am sure you are proud. But he is getting raised in a much more liberal household than we were so don't get too excited. ;-) I hope everyone has a great day and get out and VOTE!!!!!!
Raye

Go Chuck!

Hey. Everyone has ambition

Ok. I am sitting here looking at these pictures about to publish and something just hit me. Could their shirts be a little more like what is going on right now? I so did not mean for that but wow. And I am not talking about good vs evil..........

It's Okay Mom, It's Not Real

Halloween was so much fun this year. Jake is finally old enough to really get into it. He kept beating me down asking for Trick or Treat as soon as I picked him up from Shayla's. William did great. There is one house where the dad dresses up in the skeleton thing and comes out of the shadows of the doorway to hand out the candy. Before William would not go near that house. This time he walked right up. Good for him. Granted it was not real dark yet. Lots of houses on our street went all out. I was taking pictures of this one house while Doug and the kids walked across the street. Apparently Doug had to explain some things were not real to Jake. That became the phrase of the night for Jake. As I crossed the street to join them Jake tells me "It's Okay Mom, It's Not Real". He can be so cute some times. I stress sometimes. Today I came in from the garage to find him using the tile floor in the kitchen as a chalk board. Unlike when he took a metal flashlight to the rear quarter panel of my truck he got his but busted. Ok back to Halloween. After we got done we were eating pizza and enjoying the night. Emily and William took over candy duty from Ethan. Jake wanted to help so we told Emily and William to let him. After he passed out his first candy he came running back to us yelling he did it and asking for a High Five. Again so cute. But keep in mind the car and the floor. Hope everyone had a great time!

Take care,
Raye

Random lights

Jake in his hand me down costume

The crazy trio