Here it is....

Pics of Bryce on his first day of first grade with his Jordan outfit and backpack!!

Back to School

Bryce started back to school today. He looked a little nervous this morning but did NOT want me to walk him in. You know, he's too cool for mom and dad in public now. I think of myself as a pretty cool mom, I keep up with fashion, always wear makeup and nice clothes when I go out but for some reason I still embarrass the crap outta that kid. He literally walks 5 feet in front or behind me. He does it to Chad too so at least I'm not alone! He is such a cuttle bug when he's home that it surprises me that he's so distant in public! Oh well, I guess I'm getting prepared for the teenage years!

I'll post a pic tonight when I'm home.

If anyone out there knows how to make those flavored, chocolate dipped spoons that people use for coffee, let me know, I have a question ;)

Tuesday ramblings

Well, we met Bryce's teacher last night and she seems WONDERFUL. I am confident that he will have another good year. She immediately got down on his level and talked to him. She even asked him if he played any sports, so he immediately lit up, she said if he would bring her his schedule that she would come watch a game. He was thrilled with that, the more fans of Bryce at the game, the better. He seriously has a complex about this. Its not enough for Chad and I to come, grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles, Sunday school teachers, etc are always invited by Bryce because he loves a crowd - but don't worry, if you happen to miss a game, he thinks you can catch it on tv!!!! Too funny! He has a few kids in his class that he knows but not some of his favorite friends from last year.

Chad finished putting Bryce's basketball goal up yesterday (his bday present from MAY!!) So, at 9:30 last night Bryce was out shooting in the dark. It looks really good, Chad still needs to put the pavers and rock around it but its usable now so Bryce is happy.

Bryce lost his 4th tooth last night. I'll post a pic soon. This is the only one he hasn't cried about. The tooth was so loose that it was pretty much just hanging (gross, I know) so he told Chad to sit on him and pull it. It came out easily but bled quite a bit. He was really excited about losing this one. The tooth fairy came last night so he was up early this morning to see how much $ she left :)

Well, the boss is out of the office for the next 3 days so I have a bunch of her work today so I better get to it. Have a super day!

Happy Monday!

Yeah, not so much. I dread Mondays!!

We had a great weekend. We did lady B's birthday party at the pool and that's always fun. We went out with Chad's family to eat after church yesterday. I'm not a huge fan of O'Charleys but that's where lady B chose. Bryce was the center of attention as always. That child is spoiled completely rotten! He's the baby on Chad's side of the family so he's the "STAR" and he knows it. We gave lady B money for her birthday so she could buy some more school clothes and Bryce was trying to talk her into buying HIM a toy with HER birthday money and she was going to do it! We had to quickly squash that!

Bryce is going to meet his first grade teacher tonight. Can you believe he's already in first grade?!?!? I don't know anything about his teacher but I hope he will have a great one like last year. He hates school (he's gonna be a jock, not a scholar ;) ) He starts school on Wednesday, I dread getting him up early again, the only time we really bump heads is in the morning when I have to get him up and dressed early.

He's very excited about football and soccer starting. My schedule is about to get very hectic!! I do love watching him play sports even though I'm incredibly nervous while he's out there. His life truly revovles around sports, he's always kicking or throwing a ball at home. Chad gets a little out of hand watching Bryce at times, they are both sooooo competitive that they really get into it. Chad has trouble controling his mouth at times - they are little kids for goodness sakes, its not the super bowl ;) I am one proud momma when my boy scores goals and touchdowns though!!

Back to your reguarly scheduled programming! Have a blessed day!

A little scrap for ya!

I did these while I was under the weather so take that for what its worth. And the pics suck, I can't get one without a glare inside and its raining outside.


Bryce's school album (8x8 american crafts)


Bryce's spring soccer team


Bryce's horrible experience losing his first tooth - doesn't even look like the same kid afterwards, does he?!?


The B's - Brett, Brittany, Brendon and Bryce (cousins)



Thanks for looking!

2 Days in a row, can you believe it??

Well, I think I've set a new record with blogging 2 days in a row - LOL!

Second day back at work and I'm ready for the weekend for sure! This place is just one big ball of stress!

Last night when I got home from work, Bryce ran to meet me with a hug and that totally made my day. I think he's gotten much more attached to me with the time I spent at home this summer. He's usually a big time daddy's boy. It was so great but at the same time it broke my heart to know how much closer we could be if I could stay home all the time. I would definitely do things differently if I could start over.

I scrapbooked some last night and that was great therapy - Bryce helped, that's always entertaining. I lost a note that Bryce wrote to the toothfairy and its about to drive me nuts trying to find it. It was precious and needs to go in his scrapbook!! Wanna come help me look??!?!? I'll try to post some stuff I've done recently this weekend.

This weekend is Brittany's pool party but that's about all we have planned. Chad has to work so its me and the little man on our own. Bryce starts 1st grade next Wednesday - it doesn't seem possible that he is that old yet - time truly flies once you have kids.

On the TTC front, several people have asked so here's the scoop: we are not preventing but we are not trying either. I'm really praying for a miracle that I know God can provide. After the 2 failed IUI's and all the health issues, we figured we will put it in God's hands (which it really has been all along) and if He decides to bless us with another child then we will be thrilled, if He doesn't then we know that it was just not in His plan for our lives.

Sorry for the novel today, guess I should get to work, huh? Peace!

I'm BAAAAAACK

Did you wonder what happened to me???!?!? Well, most of you know that I've been a little under the weather for the last few months. I am very thankful to be feeling better and I know that God has a purpose for everything so I'm open and ready to learn what He wants out of this.

Being out of work for almost 2 months was not planned at all but with the illness it was my only choice. I am so happy that I was able to spend the majority of the summer with Bryce even though I didn't feel well, we spent a lot of time together and really enjoyed ourselves. My mom made sure we got out of the house pretty often and did some fun things. We did several pool trips with me basically resting and mom chasing Bryce but I think that was enjoyed by all. I am already missing all of the time I got to spend with my mom. I truly couldn't have gotten thru the last 2 months without her. This past week I actually felt pretty good at home and got a lot of things accomplished. I could have used another few weeks to "have fun" (aka scrapbook) at home.

I really got pretty used to being home. When Bryce was little and I stayed home for a few months, I was itching to get back to work for adult interaction but now that he's 6 - its kind of like having an adult around. He is such a smart and caring boy. I could really dig being a stay at home mom now but that decision has been long gone financially for years. But that's my wanna be thing for today, I wanna be a stay at home mom.