Call out To "MELISSA"

Ok so I am dying to know which "Melissa" you are. Your comments are always complimentary and kind... but since you have NO blog I can not pinpoint who you are. I have asked a couple of my Melissa friends and they tell me that they have not commented... So who are you! Please end the suspense!

aRT cLaSs

Isaac brought this home from art yesterday. I was talking to me Marc-A-Roni this afternoon about it. I posed the following question: "Is this a BOY or a GIRL?" His speedy reply was "A NINJA" But when we asked Isaac he said ... it is this really famous girl, I just cant remember her name... I was pretty sure it was not a picture of Angela Jolee...or Jessica Simpson... So I asked if it was a "girl" named Mona Lisa. Isaac excitedly responded with a Yea that's It!...

Look close and you too will see the amazing resemblance...

Just the 2 of Us...

Last year, before Noah came along, I was pretty upset with the looming future of me alone during the day while our kids were off to school. But then Noah came along... I thought he would fill my day just enough that my heart would not break every morning as I walked back home from dropping the kids off at school. Guess I was wrong... because I am sad. I miss them like crazy! Ammon asked me if I would "homeschool" him so he would not have to go back to school... He is my homebody you know. My response? "No... If I home school you then you will turn out to be a "wIErDIe..." I guess that was the right answer... he had me sign his folder for the next day...
I have grounded myself to HOME next week. I have eaten out lunch almost everyday... Wandered Wal-Mart and Target too many time...(yes I have left empty handed several times) Visited my Marc-A-Roni at work... BORING... Hung out with Hyden and Prescott... Oh and Melissa.. Note the lack of housework on this list... I guess I figured that if I was not home I would not miss them so terribly! Not true... I miss them bunches and Bunches...
I used to give Jordie a kiss at school and tell her to "Make it Last All Day" I am going to have to follow my own advise and Make It Last All Day!

Do as I'm Doing

If only he new how to stuck a straw... He has NO idea the wonderful taste of Diet Coke... For now he is content just to copy me!

Recess

I didn't know how much I loved the sound of kids at recess until I heard it today. How lucky are we to live across the street from the school.

1st dAy oF ScHooL

I am so proud of you Isaac. Already a big 2nd grader. Where has the time gone!?! You have an amazing ability to make others happy. You are always concerned of others feelings. You are so tender toward those who may struggle with day to day tasks. I have seen how you have praised others as they have accomplished a tough task. You carry such a sweet peaceful spirit with you. I wish I was more like you my sweet boy. I am so thankful I am your mom, because each day I am able to be with you. I love you! Be strong and Stand for what is right!

You are so beautiful. I just wish I could keep you young forever! You are growing into an incredible young girl. 3rd grade with be a challenge but I know that you will be able to do great things this year! I am so happy how you have chosen such good friends. You are so aware of what is going on around you. This summer you helped me so much with your baby brother Noah. I have seen a glimpse of you as a mother. Your kids will be so lucky to have you love and nurture them.. I sure love you my baby girl!
FYI... Ammon's has done this face on purpose! I love a good photo shoot with him... There is never a dull moment with him!

I could not be more pleased with our Beauties! I am better for having you in my lives! I will miss you all so much each day while you are away!

tHaT DaRN CAt!

Our Northview Panther!
We are so proud of who you are becoming Ammon. You are truly a special little boy. I can only imagine the growth you will achieve this year. I have watch and marveled as you have developed the skills to be kind to others. To be respectful of your teacher. To befriend the friendless. I am excited to watch you grow!

You chose this shirt to wear on your first day of school. I love how it screams how cool you are! You have an amazing personality! You are fun loving and carefree! This is one of my very favorite things about you!
You skinned your chin yesterday playing at the AirZone! Even with a scab you are so Handsome
No photo shoot is complete without one of your crazy faces! How you can make me laugh!

You were so excited to go to school until..............

We noticed that Sage was following us. She meowed and meowed! I wonder if she too was sad you were growing up. She is such a crazy cat. Most of the time she is a loner. She seems to want nothing to do with us... but this morning was different. She cried and cried as she followed you to school.

It was so darling how you would stop to give her a little love and tell her you would come home after school was over. She sat on the playground until you walked it the door.

Once you were in school you seemed not so sure of yourself any more. It was hard for you to be our confident boy in a strange new place.


Once we got in class you perked up!

Don't forget your mom is a germ-a-phobe... Don't drink out of the water fountain and use your hand sanitizer...
The last sweet nothings before I let you free!


All the kids were drawing a picture of their first day at school... But all you wanted to do was make a snowflake!
You buddy Nick was dressed to kill today! All proper...

Haley was dressed so nice... she even had jewelry on!

I am sure you will have a wonderful 1st Day of Kindergarten!

You Ammon Are a RockStar!