Missing Blanket

Alex's blanket is missing. We have scoured the house looking for it. I can't imagine where it could be. Luckily last night he was so tired he fell asleep while waiting in his bed for us to find it. I'm not sure what I can do. When were were in WA he lost his precious baby tiger, but I was able to buy a replacement one and he's happy with that. He knows it's a new one, but I'm not sure that's going to work with his blanket. He has one that is very similar, it just has a different pattern, but he knows it's not his. It's too soft and has alligators on in. Aggghhh!! I'm not sure what we are going to do. It has to be here someplace, right? Yesterday afternoon we went to Sam's Club, be he didn't take his blanket, so logically it's somewhere in our house, but WE CAN'T FIND IT!!! Help!

Kindergarten

Katie LOVES Kindergarten. She also LOVES, LOVES, LOVES, Mrs. Ferraro. When I was growing up, we always brought flowers to our teachers on the first day of school. Katie continued the tradition by bringing flowers to Mrs. Ferraro. However, unlike my childhood flowers, hers came from the store!

She spent the first week busy washing clothes in the washing center and decided she is going to start a washing business at our house. That way she "can make money for our family on the days that daddy doesn't go to work!"




On Friday we received her first Homework folder. She's really excited to have homework.

Katie is starting Kindergarten!

I can't believe that my little girl is starting Kindergarten in the morning. She is very excited and so am I! I am so happy that she gets to stay at the Co-op for Kindergarten. She already knows most of the 11 kids in her class and her teacher is wonderful.

It will sure be a change to have to be at school on-time 5 days a week. Tuesday & Thursday mornings will find Alex and I together. Kids have a way of growing up so fast. I can't wait to hear all about her day tomorrow when I pick her up. We are going to have to start a first day of school tradition.

Here is a picture of Katie with her teacher, Mrs. Ferraro, on Friday at "Meet the Teacher."

7 years!!

On Monday Don and I celebrated 7 years of marriage! Wow. On Saturday we were able to go out to a show. We saw Terry Fator, the ventriloquist who won America's Got Talent. He was AMAZING. He is so funny and can do so many voices. He sang Gnarles Barkley, Fergie, Michael Jackson, and a so many more. I would definitely recommend seeing his show.

We split up our celebration, we did the show first and then on Monday we went out to dinner at the Melting Pot. It was delicious. Don wasn't too sure about cooking our own food. He said he thinks he'd rather have his food brought to him ready to eat! It was a nice chance for us to just get to hang out and enjoy each other's company over the 2 hour meal. Our favorite part of the meal was dessert, Flaming Turtle Chocolate Fondue....Chocolate & Carmel that is lit on fire and then pecans tossed in to toast. DELICIOUS!! I loved the atmosphere, so fun. However, I think my cheese fondue is better than theirs! :)

We're looking forward many more wonderful years.

What has been your favorite mistake?

What has been your favorite mistake?

Easy answer.....Katie! :)

Although I would never really consider her a mistake, just an early surprise that I consider a gift from God. I can't believe she starts Kindergarten on Monday.

Question of the day

What's your favorite season and why?

In Vegas I have to say Fall is my favorite season. After long summers it's so nice when the weather starts to cool. I love the day when it's time to put away the shorts and slip into a pair of jeans. My favorite feeling is the warm sun on your back in the cool air. Fall brings so many changes......new classes at school, & church, the chance to meet new friends, time to start using the oven to cook again so time for new recipes...Fall means that the Holiday season is approaching and there are usually a ton of things to do with friends and family.

Fall is the time of year when it's cool enough to play in the park, take bike rides and enjoy walks. I also love fall colors, they are so warm.

What is YOUR favorite season?

Question of the day.

What three qualities do you look for in a partner?

1. Honesty
2. Integrity
3. Love of others and a good sense of humor.

(OK, is that really 4?)

It's hard to pick only 3 qualities. What about you?