Fun with paint and our hands

Brookie and I headed to the sawdust factory on Friday. Originally my plan was to take each kid on their own day, but when the owner suggested we do a picture frame with both kids hands on it for Brandon's upcoming birthday, I had to go pick up Caden from school and bring him back to do his hands for the frame too. :) it turned into such a fun morning, because I had the owner (Heidi ) all to myself, since no one else was there.... she's amazing and full of great ides!
First Brooklyn did a kitty cat and helped paint the cardinals frame with me. She had so much fun, and loved helping me paint. She got tired of sharing her brush with me, and pointed to all the other brushes and said "go". I took the hint that she wanted us to each have our own brush and paint :)

It was getting close to the time to pick up Caden from school, so we left our unfinished projected and ran over, got Caden and ran back just in time for Caden to get his hands traced and cut before the man left who cuts the wood (her husband) left. Phew!

He picked out a spider and off to paint he went. Caden let Brookie help with painting as well, since he's a great big brother who is learning to share. This little girl loves to paint and color too!!

Here's out finish project and we can't wait to give the frame to Brandon on Friday. We're going to stop by his work that afternoon and bring a cake and do a quick celebration before we kick off his birthday weekend! Hope he loves the frames....now I need to find some cute pictures of the kids in Cards gear!!

Oh Joy!

The joy my kids bring to life! I'm truly blessed beyond words. Thank you god!!!

Happy Fall, but no sign of it getting cold soon

I just love this time of year. Yummy flavored coffee creamers, pumpkin latte, halloween, football, Caden's soccer, my crockpot, and of course colder weather. Well not really where we live. Kind of sucks because today I went out and did a little shopping and found tons of cute sweaters,boots and long sleeve tops. I bought a few knowing it would be a while till I wore them, but maybe it'll be sooner than later:-) leopard is the color or pattern I saw most but not sure how to pair it up with something other than black and red. I gotta check out some magazines for ideas!
Looking forward to bringing out my fall decorations tomorrow!

Brookie pretending to have ice cream Sept 24, 2010

Caden and flash cards

Caden's off to preschool

I'm a little behind on posting this. Caden officially started preschool August 24th. The first day was a meet and greet. He met his teachers, friends, and saw his classroom. He loved it so much that when it was time to leave he didn't want to go.

Thursday was the day he'd be going to school without mommy and daddy. The night before I put him to bed, we talked all about what he was going to be doing, and how much fun he was going to have at school!

That morning when I dropped him off he was so excited. We did our usual goodbyes which is nose kisses, butterfly kisses, kiss, and then hug. Then he turned to me and said "Bye Mom" I about lost it when he did that. Guess it was time for Brooklyn and I to leave, even though I kind of wanted to stay for a few more minutes. He was so confident and happy that It almost made me feel like he didn't need me anymore (even though I know he does) I walked out of the school in tears even after telling myself that I wasn't going to for months! I am so happy I have Brooklyn to spend that time with now.

As of today, he is still loving it and is really enjoying all the new things he's learning. The school has been telling me that he's a very independent little boy for his age, and how well he's adapted, like he's been coming here for years now. That sure makes me a proud mommy!! Brooklyn has been enjoying all the attention, but when it's time to pick up Caden she is soooooo sooooo happy to have her brother back home!

Looking at his shadow

Ready for school!

In front of his school!

Caden showing his backpack off to his teachers

Mommy helping trace Caden's hand for his family tree

Look at my family!!!!

Playing

Getting to know his teacher Mrs. Allen

Are you there Maw Maw and Paw Paw?

The school rabbits!

Making Deals

Look at these two talking on the phone...