Brad's mom or Nana (A.K.A. the garage sale queen.) brought us this cute puppet show thing with several cute puppets. She got it at a garage sale for $10.00! Isn't it cute!

It has been a busy weekend...I had so much on my to-do list, but basically got nothing done. Last night Brad and I went to dinner with our friend Andy and his wife Leigh. It was nice to get out of the house. Leigh is very excited because she is 12 weeks pregnant and has been wanting a child for a long time. It was fun to get out and talk to adults. So now its Sunday late afternoon and I just dropped Alex off at work. I better go and try to get some boring chores done. Not much to say.

The first day of school went well for everyone. Here is Cameron that morning. Alex was gone when I got up at 6:30 already, walking to Bre's house. The last few days though Alex "slept in" until 6:30, so I took him and Bre to school. I think everyone is happy to have a busy schedule again...although I think between school, work and a social life, Alex is exhausted!
My first day was good too! Except, I realized I am old as dirt. Seriously, I felt like I was in a class full of teenagers...wait, I was! I am terrified because the homework was already hard for me, but I know I will do fine. I am just not used to thinking about numbers. I hate numbers, but I hate letters and formulas more! It will be fine..I am optimistic. (i think) Just got to eat sleep and breathe Algebra for an entire year..oh, and take care of a family, too. That's okay, I'm SuperTracy...okay sorry, maybe that is SuperDork!

Noah is doing so well at The Little Gym. We are so proud of him. The teacher always uses him as an example and comments on how strong he is...you know Brad loves that! He is amazing...today out of the blue while I was at school, he said "Watch This!" (his favorite sentence) He started showing Brad some of the things he is learning there. Brad was so excited to show me when I got home...Noah was, too! I am so proud of him.

Granny (my mom) surprised us today with some new clothes for Noah. Such CUTE clothes! Noah was so excited about his Elmo shirt. He got a really cute Nike warm up, too. That was so sweet of her! Gotta love those Grandma's!

Okay, better go get some homework done before Brad goes to work and I gotta go get the boys from school!

Yesterday was a lot of fun..I went to the mall with Brad's mom. We got Noah some really cute clothes with matching hats..Noah loves hats. I also benefited from her cosmetic shopping...I got 2 of the free gifts! Love free gifts...she calls it maximizing her cosmetic dollar but I usually end up with the free gift:) The mall was not as crazy as I thought it would be with it being tax free weekend. Alex and Cameron already had all of their school clothes, because I decided it was not worth the torture just to save tax. Its hard enough shopping with them. Cameron doesn't like anything always insists he already has shoes and anything I suggest he hates. Alex is more like me, he likes EVERYTHING. Its funny shopping with Alex, some of the things he wants to wear makes me realize I am officially old and dorky. Oh, well..had to happen sometime!

Last night we went to our friend, Carissa's baby's first birthday. It was really fun. I loved watching Noah run around the room and play. He is not a baby anymore! sniff, sniff. Alex did not go because he was working.
Alex loves his new job. He is so happy to be making money and he feels like they really like him. He said that people would call in and when he took their name he would realize it was one of his friend's! funny. I felt sorry for him yesterday, he worked 5 hours then brought a small pizza home for himself...he was so hungry and excited to eat it, but Rocky got hold of it first! Poor Alex:( (lucky Rocky, though)

Tomorrow is the first day of school..yay! Finally. First day for me, too:)

So cute, isn't it? Can you believe she is about to have another one? She will be busy! They are a cute little family..and she is so pretty. Cool cake, too:) Happy Birthday, Jaiden!

Its almost here...the most glorious day of the year...THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! I really sympathise with my parents..now I know what it is like to listen to it! Alex annoys Cameron and laughs while Cameron screams. Fun. I used to think my parents were mean because they would get mad at me when it was my brother who was causing the problems, I was just reacting to it..Well, now I get it..If I hear Cameron scream or yell one more time, I am going to bust my own ear drum...(ewww, graphic..maybe ear plugs would be less painful.) Anyways they are great boys who I love, but seriously summer is about 2 weeks too long!

I just dropped off Alex at work, Pizza Hut. He is starting his training today. He was going to take drivers ed in September, but now he is working so he is going to take it right when school ends next year and save money this year for a car. The car that was going to be his became Brad's when Brad burned up the engine on his...oops. It is better this way, because Alex really needs to learn how it feels to want something and save for it then get it. At the end of the year, we will add to what he has saved if we can. And the deal with driving, he's just not ready! He has his whole life to drive, waiting until 18 instead of 16 is not the end of the world. PLUS, he isn't really even complaining and if he's not complaining and not ready, what's the rush?

Cameron finally left the Lego table after a good 3 or 4 days! I guess he got burned out! If you wonder if I am ever going to cut Cameron's hair...here is the thing: Cameron is a very good boy who never gets in trouble and does well in school..I was going to get it cut but Brad said, its his one rebellion..he loves his hair. So I agree, its just hair and he can keep it long, I don't care. I just care about him and I am proud of him. So, I really don't like it, I miss his face..but it makes him happy and isn't hurting anyone!


That's all I have for now!!!!!!!!! I am so happy to be blogging again:0)

Back to School For Me!

So, I am going back to school! I am really excited. I already have 48 hrs of mostly basics and psychology classes. The thing that sux is I have to get 2 algebra classes out of the way first, so that is all I am doing this year. After that I will go to UNT and I have decided to go into social work. I could not be any more positive that it is what I want to do. A few days ago, I saw this horrible news clip about a 5 month old baby that was killed and horribly abused. It took me about 3 days to get it out of my head..I really cried and cried. It breaks my heart that anyone would hurt a child. I look at Noah and wish all children could be as loved and it makes me angry they are not. I really feel a calling to help children in some way. But right now I have to do the school part!

Cameron at age 12 has discovered legos! Not that he has never been given any before, he just has not taken an interest until now. So he has been building for about 20 hours minus sleep and one swimming party. He said, " They are so addictive, kind of like video games..EXCEPT THEY ARE NOT BAD FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Well, we will see what happens when Nintendo ships us our new Wii (old one broke). He is such a blessing to me, such a sweet and positive person...someday he will make someone very happy:) (He already makes all of us happy.)

I have not been blogging in forever...sorry! I am going to try and get back into it. The kids are doing great. Noah is talking and just cuter everyday. He is obsessed with Barney and Baby Bop, but he calls her Baby Hop. Cameron is doing great...actually at a band swim party right now. He is excited about playing his Euphonium again in the band. Alex is awesome.. hopefully starting work at Pizza Hut next week and he is still with his girlfriend, Bre. She is a super sweet girl and they are very cute together. They have been together about 5 months now. The kids are both ready for school to start and so am I! That is it for now, but I will catch up more later:)