Happy Birthday Christine

Happy birthday to my sister-in-law Christine. Hope it's a good one!

Myley Cyrus Concert

Oksana and I went to the Myley Cyrus concert. We were guests of her friend Hannah and her mom, Lisa. We had great seats- 6th row on the side of the stage. I think the girls had a great time.

Happy 4th Birthday Nico

I can't believe you are 4 today! It seems like only yesterday you were a tiny baby in my arms. We took him to Shorty Small's for dinner and were joined by Grammy & Pop Pop. Before we could go out to dinner, we had one other stop.

We went to the cemetary. I joked that I would get Mother of the Year today because I took my 4 year old to the cemetary on his birthday. Oksana and Philip had to go to "Tales from the Crypt" in Little Rock to earn badges for scouts. It was actually pretty cool. Students from Parkview High School stood at the headstone of a deseased Arkansan, dressed in clothing the person would have worn before they died in the 1800's and gave a 3 minute speech about their life. It was really interesting.

Nico's B-day Party

Nico had a fishing birthday party this year. Before the party, I took him to the pet store to pick out a Beta fish, which he had begged for. He picked out a red male and I chose a small aquarium for it. While we were in line to pay for it, I asked him what he was going to call it. He said, "Reddy--you know mom, like he's ready to go home for us and he's red." Hello, is this child 4?

The weather for the party was nice--65 and sunny. A big change from all of the rain we've been having. We didn't catch much, but everyone seemed to have fun. We ate pizza under a gazebo and the kids played on the playground. He got a lot of great presents and blew out the candle on his fish cake.

Kylie, his "girlfriend" from daycare came to the party. They hadn't seen each other in a few months, so they were inseparable at the party. Kylie's mom told me Kylie is just as crazy for Nico and even asked for a wedding dress so she can marry Nico!

He told me at the end, "Mommy you're the best. This was the best birthday party ever!" For me, that was the best present.

Girl Scouting

Oksana and I went to a Fall Carnival to meet and greet local girl scout troops. We picked a troop that meets the second and forth Monday of the month, since we were packed Tuesday's with Philp's cub scout meeting and religion classes on Wednesday. Of course the first day, we were given candy, nuts and magazines to sell. January we will begin the cookie sales.

Happy "Sweet" 16 Kelsey

My goddaughter Kelsey just turned Sweet 16--and i'm not sure what's harder to believe--the "Sweet" part of the "16" part! Just kidding Kels--. I just remember holding you as a baby and loved that I was chosen to be one of your godparents. Have fun in Florida. Love you & miss ya.

Happy Birthday Maria

Happy Birthday sis! Hope you get to relax and enjoy your day!
Love you and miss you!