The First Day of School...

The Minnie Mr. was not overly cooperative for a photo shoot on his first day of school, but he did let me get a few of him. He was thrilled that Mommy surprised him with a hologram Spidy lunch box. When he walked towards the school Harrison moved the lunchbox back and forth to show everyone the hologram.

I cannot believe my little baby is now in 4 year pre-k. He could have gone to "real" school this year for pre-k, but I felt it was very important to let him finish out one more year at Faith. He has had so many changes lately consistency is something we treasure. The first week was a huge success, but school just isn't the same without our sweet Little Mrs.

Happy Birthday "Diddy"

Harrison thinks it is hilarious to call Hubs "Diddy." I think its because the first time that he said it Mike and I both laughed our head off. Well, Diddy turned 37 on Friday. His birthday started with he and Minnie Mr. waking up at the Mtn. House. I called to say happy birthday and he said that waking up snuggling with the Minnie in the cool mountain air was the best birthday present. I then asked - what about your wife? He laughed and said. "Oh ya, oops." What a romantic!

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Anyway, Mike went to eat with his mom and sisters before heading home. I then got to run home for an hour to see him before he had to leave for night shift. The Minnie Mr. and I got him a Scoobie Doo balloon, cookie cake, deep tissue massage and cards. The cards were what really got him. This was the first year that he had two cards from his kiddos: One from the Minnie Mr. and one from Baby Sissy. This is what Baby's Sissy's card said:

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Daddy,

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I know I haven't met you, but Mommy tells God, who tells me, that you are the best Daddy in the world. I love you already!

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Love,

Baby Sissy

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Needless to say, The Diddy barely made it through the card and was using it to fan his eyes at the end. Score one for Mommy, Minnie Mr. & Baby Sissy!!!!!

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Oh, and Pa totally trumped our gift by giving Hubs a gift certificate for 2 full body massages and one facial at our favorite local spa. Hubs would probably be embarrassed if he know I posted about this, but I have turned him into a "spa man." He completely loves it and just like me - always wants to show up early for a little extra time in the "calming room."

Happy Birthday Hubs!

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P.S. The crazy hubs picture was taken at his twin brother's graduation from college last month.

Baby Sissy wants to be like Sophie!

Yesterday at Mandarin Class, Little Sophie had cute fancy bloomers on with her name monogrammed on them. I will definately have to get some of those for Baby Sissy! In the meantime, I found these on clearance at Target for under a $1 a pair. Lets hope they fit....I am not too sure!

Spiderman To The Rescue & The Fun Park

We found something wicked in the garage, but luckily I have a friendly neighborhood Spiderman living with me.

Spidy bravely got up close and personal with our visitor. Good think Hubs wasn't home - he has "issues" with spiders. Of course Mama Drama Mama (I think that will be Miss Kim's new name) and I ran for our cameras - even Pa had to get close for a look. Since our visitor stopped by, I have noticed a few equal sized friends running on the driveway at night - Yuck, yuck, a great big Yuck.

If I told Hubs he would probably bug bomb the whole cul-de-sac. Apparently the Mtn. House had "a trillion spiders" in the basement yesterday and had to be bombed my the spider killing duo-Hubs and Minnie Mr.

A few days later (I have to combine since I am so behind), Minnie Mr. called his lady friend, Drama Mama for a driveway date. When she said yes, he immediately stripped out of his clothes to slip into something more appropriate. This was the end result. Drama Mama saw him coming from the top of the driveway - he was pretty hard to miss! I thought he was the most handsome Spidy-Bucket-Head-Water Shoes-Little Boy I have ever seen.

A couple of weeks ago on Hubs' weekend off we also ventured to a nearby Fun Park that we had never tried. Unfortunately we went on a day when it was about 100 degrees out so we were all suffering, but they had a fun inside playhouse. They also had this fantastic ride that pulls you across the park on a cable and then shoots you to the other side. I was the only one brave enough to ride it and waived to the boys as they stood below with their stomachs in their hands...chickens!!!

Ok, I am a liar!

It is Tuesday night and I still have not updated. My excuses?

(1) I gave my camera to Drama Mama's mom to capture Drama Mama on her first day of school. I could get it back anytime, but have I mentioned that our driveways are really long? I think that the Minnie Mr. and Drama Mama have the longest driveways I have seen for a regular subdivision ...yes, I know...it's good exercise, but see numbers 2 and 3 and don't even think to ask about Turbo Jam.

(2) I am still sickly despite my best efforts to cure my cough with fried chicken since Publix thinks its reasonable not to sell their home made chicken noodle soup in summer. Hogwash! Actually the fried chicken did make me feel better.

(3) I am a huge procrastinator and have done a million things that could have been placed on the back burner. Like work - I should so be working right now - boy, am I going to be sorry in the morning. On the positive side, I have fully pre-cleaned for the cleaning lady to come tomorrow!

(4) I am falling in love. I find this last item is taking precedence over everything else!

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

I am so behind on my postings because I have picked up a nasty cold - again! I will post a more detailed thank you, but wanted The Little Mrs. to know that Harrison loved his notes - expecially the glittery one and I loved the fabric for Baby Sissy. I can't wait to show everyone when I get back up and running. The Sunday Paper did an entire section on New Zealand and it made me miss The Little Mrs. :(

I also want to say thank you to my wonderful and generous Secret Pal. I received a surprise package from my Secret Pal filled with some of my very favorite things. I can't wait to show you all of those goodies too!

I will do better this week with postings.

Minnie Mr. is obsessed with the Olympics

The Minnie Mr. is obsessed with the Olympics. All he has to do is hear that gymnastics or diving is on and he refuses to do anything else. In fact, I hate to admit this but he is in bed now watching men's gymnastic with swimming breakthroughs. He can pick out the USA girls and guys and calls them "Our Girl" and "Our Guy." He is especially impressed with the synchronized diving - we have to pay careful attention to the slow motion playbacks. There are so many things that I love about this little man!