Wednesday, October 19, 2011

ASHER....THE TEENAGER!!!!!!!

To my manly son who's pretty awesome and...
a good tortilla maker and...
a procrastinater on school projects and...
a go-cart finder (at the dumpster) and...
a hulk two-face SeaWorld visitor and...
 a 7th grader (I can't believe it!!!) and...
 a cookie monster hat wearer and...
 a hiker of Havasupai and...
 a fun brother (yes, Roscoe's wearing a matching tie too...The Matching Tie Guy(dot)com) and...
 a wonderfully goofy son and...
 a dance partner (and a rather stylish guy I might add) and...
an all-around nice guy!!!
Here's to a great start to your teenage years!  I'm glad we've extended the birthday celebration and we're not done yet.  Love you spoiled boy!

Thursday, October 13, 2011

FALL BREAK RANDOMNESS

The following are little bits of randomness.....that just happened to occur during fall break.   First, lunch at El Rico's Dos!!!!  I've been twice....kids haven't been. (It's a good thing they don't read this!)  It's so delicious!!!!!  Their chips and salsa are amazing.  Do you see that normal sized burrito on the left?  Then look at that monstrosity to the right of it!  It's more than twice as big = the El Gordo Burrito!  Look over their menu....trust me - everything's great. 
Second, mammogram time!  Since October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month they gave me a pink carnation and they had a bowl of chocolate to enjoy next to this note.  Sadly, it's been awhile since anyone's given me chocolates and a flower! 
 Third, Costco lunch!  The boys love this.  We were also doing a little bit of shopping (and enjoying the taster samples) when we came across Kyler's favorite cereal.  All he wanted was for me to buy a box...or 4....or 28...something like that.
 Unfortunately, we left without a box.  But he did hug them before he left.  I think Santa may have to take note here.  Last Christmas Santa brought him multiple boxes of mac 'n cheese....and he hugged those too.
 Fourth, Bazzill Paper Warehouse Sale!!!!!  This happens once a year.  Every year I get up early and go wait in line with tons of other women just as excited to shop.  I left with a box of paper, 17 spools of ribbon, cute dress forms just waiting to be decorated, a stamp, an idea book, 3 templates (2 alphabets, 1 set of designs), and some pewter looking tags.  Happiness!
Loving all the Fall Break Randomness!

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

FALL BREAK PROCRASTINATION

Fall break is here and I'm enjoying the relaxing mornings.....too much, in fact.  It's nearly noon and I'm still in my nightgown. (I'm not in bed still, cleaning has been going on)  I get so excited in the upcoming weeks to a school break.  I dream about the projects I'm going to work on, the recipes I'll make and the time with my kids.  Then I starting making my lists and planning all the wonderful days we'll enjoy together.  Before this break, I'd had enough of my boys attitudes, lack of cleaning/picking-up of their messes, the blame game and their attitudes! (did I mention their attitudes!!!!)  I planned a Mom Boot Camp for the boys.  I made a huge list of what I wanted done and lessons to learn.  The only thing I changed up from my original plans was how strict I was going to be with them.  I decided to only take 1/2 days for the work and it's worked out pretty well.  They've even had days off.  We've also talked a lot about how to behave and treat others.  I will say that our home has already been a lot quieter and much more cooperative.  Just writing this is getting me more energized to finish out our last week of fall break....and maybe get dressed!