Leaving on a Jet Plane...

This morning Daddy and Brenna got on a great big plane (ok, it was probably a little bitty plane, which may be worse) and flew to San Antonio. Uncle Ben, Aunt Jaime, Beck and Briggs live there. Brenna was so excited to see them, and to fly.

Her casual "Bye, Mom" nearly broke my heart. It were as it I were dropping her of at school. I insisted on a great big hug and kiss. I think she rolled her eyes at me.

...and so it begins.

I look forward to hearing about their adventure.
Ben and Jaime, have a blast and take care of my family!!

Dragontales

So this morning Brenna and Grammy were sitting in the big green chair watching a little TV. Dragon Tales started, which is one of Brenna's favorite shows. She was singing along with it and then turns to Grammy and says "That's my Mama on TV". I heard Grammy snicker and this brings me out of the kitchen. I asked Brenna what she said and she said she just told Grammy that was ME singing on the television.

So what did I do??? I belted out the lead in to "Dragon Tales" at the top of my lungs. Piper was amused, Brenna looked rather non-plussed about it, so I went back to packing lunches.

flashbacks...

I was looking at some pictures saved on my computer at work, and wanted to share them with you. Some you've seen before, but were too cute to not show again. They are in no particular order.

Piper and Daddy


Piper


Piper - cute, but not flattering!


Brenna and her self-proclaimed future husband, Nathan - friends since birth!


Brenna sleeping Nathan's crib - told you...friends since birth


Brenna in pumpkin patch, fall 04


Christmas 2006, can you find Piper?

I think we are in trouble

And I only wish I had a camera.

This morning I got Piper dressed for the day. As I got her off the changing table I said "OK, Piper, let's get some shoes". She immediately went over to her closet and opened the door. She stood there for a bit, took one pair out of her cubbie, looked at it, shook her head "no" and put it back. Then she put her tiny pointer finger against in her cheek and tapped it and said "hmmmm....". Then she choose another pair of shoes and sat down to put them on. She worked on the left while I put the right one on. She got it about half way before she asked for help.

This coupled with the shoe shopping experience we had with Aunt Jaye. This involved Piper selecting about 10 pair of shoes to try on, and multiple pairs she wouldn't try one, before deciding on a pair to buy. I've never seen a kid so intent on shoes! She knows what she likes!

It might just be hereditary, huh, Ma!!!

Life at the shop

self explanatory

Our first t-ball game

Brenna playing third base

the dugout

"Good game" Brenna is behind some kid drinking her drink because she was "hot and thirsty".

Labor day

OK, when you play catch up, you get things out of order. For that I apologize, but at least you are getting the info.

We went to Josh's grandparents in Arkansas over labor day weekend. We had a wonderful time. Here are a few shots of the trip.



The girls with Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Bailey

The manicure tradition continues....

and perhaps some new traditions were started!!

Aunt Judy bought Brenna a new Barbie doll. As you can see, it was a hit with all parties!!

Piper's version of extreme sports

(I'd like to add here that Stefanie-the grown up- is about 20 weeks pregnant. You can't even tell, and it isn't the angle. Disgusting really isn't it?)

organized sports are amoung us...

I didn't think I would ever let the girls do team sports this early. And I don't know that they will continue from here on out, but I wanted to see how Brenna would do with it. And we know she needs the exercise. (Being at the shop with me most days is not really conducive for getting her heart rate up-me neither for that matter.)

She really does like and enjoys hanging out with so many of her friends.


Getting the bat

Action shot

Right after the collision that resulted in a spontanious hugfest from all parties included. If only all sports were so kind.

First Day of School

This was taken September 4 around 9:15am (school starts at 9:30). They were both happy to go. Sweet Piper really had no idea what it meant to go to school, but settled in as soon as she got there. She has one teacher that was her teacher last year and the other teacher is a wonderful sweet woman. Piper seems pretty happy in there. And Brenna is just thrilled to be back as school. She knew her teachers from church and was most excited they were teaching her.

So far this school year is off to a great start! Busy, but great.

HELP.....

Brenna's Sonshine School class is studying the alphabet all year long. Each child is supposed to sign up for a week (or more) to bring snacks. I signed up for "B" - which is in a few weeks - thinking it would be easy and the letter "B" is Brenna's favorite letter of obvious reasons.

But now, I am stuck. Here is what I have thought of thus far....
*Broccoli-most kids hate it
*BBQ-little messy
*bananas - a viable option, especially since someone suggested chocolate/sprinkle covered!!
*beef- what would be preferred - ground? filet? roast?
*bread-Although Piper would be content with this, I'm not sure the 4 year olds would be

Then there is the option of something in the shape of something...
*Cupcakes to look like Bees -also I viable option, I made Bee cookies last year.
*cookies like buffalo - nah, i don't know how to make brown icing

That is all I got. Ugh

So, I throw it out to you for suggestions, any and all will be considered. Go ahead, get creative. But keep in mind I am but one, not-really-crafty, mother-of-two, double-employed, under-achiever.

Thanks for your help. By the way, expect for this same type post to appear farther in the year when I have to sign up for another letter. Hope I don't get one of the vowels, or Q,X,Y,Z!

perseverence has it's pay off....