Where Did the Time Go?

Has it really been this long since I have posted?  Holy smokes! In the last eight months, we have gone through some drastic changes.  Both kids are out of regular school and are being home schooled by yours truly.  I haven't taken pictures or journaled  since then because, well, BUSY!  Trying hard to get into the groove of things where not only are we together 24/7, but I can carve out a few moments for myself.  We'll see if that will ever happen.

Summer Vacation?

I thought that Summer vacation would be not only fun-filled, but somewhat relaxing.  WRONG!!   Throw a few extra activities into the kid's already full schedules and what that leaves us with is a lot of driving, a lot of hasty meals, a lot of late nights, and one exhausted, NOT relaxed family.  We need a vacation (from THIS "vacation"). 

School starts in two weeks and it's actually going to be a welcome break for all of us.  Don't get me wrong, kids are great.  My kids?  Are really great!  But even the best kids can make you want to run away from home and assume another identity on most some days.   It's one of their talents.

I've taken up knitting and have taught Devin what I have learned.  Most of my knitting education has come from books, and youtube (internet rocks).  We are going to be taking a class on Saturday.  Another class.   The kids are in Kung Fu, Kumon, swimming, ceramics, and now knitting.  So many things to experience, so little time, energy, and money. 

No pictures today; maybe tomorrow.

Sunday at the Park

We spent our Sunday at one of the local parks.    There was walking, tree-climbing, playing catch, and just relaxing in the shade.  Love these family days.

Tank

I found the Cat in the Hat-hat that Bryce made at school and Tank was a good sport (as always).           

Easter and Easter Break

This Easter break started off slowly.  A play date, a trip to the park, and lots of errands.

Here's Devin walking Tank at the park

Here's Bryce and his best friend having a play date

Here's my two munchkins picking up dog poop...it's so awesome that they do that now!

Actually, I guess it was just Devin picking up the poop, and Bryce laughing at her.

She was not happy about having me taking pictures, but that's what moms are for, right?

They got to color Easter eggs with dad.

And have an Easter celebration with our family

Devin got some really cool Hello Kitty goods in her basket

How cool are those nails?!

The happenings around Krajeetown

Devin was awarded Student of the Week for outstanding classwork

We had a family gathering recently and saw my brother and sister-in-law

There have been friday flag ceremonies

There has been fruit eating

There has been exercising (only by one of the family members though)

There has been playing

And there has been smiling:)

What's going on

Devin helped make orange muffins with me. Actually, she did most of the work: All of the orange zesting, all of the juicing, the measuring and the mixing. She's a good cook!

They are loving Kung Fu. They aren't bored with it yet, thank goodness. We are hoping they will stick with this for the long haul.

Cute boy:)

Father-Daughter Dance and a Sick Boy

There was a father-daughter dance at the school tonight and Devin has been excited about it all week.

Here are some pictures of the two of them.

Poor Bryce has been home sick for 3 days. He has a three day weekend on top of those days to recover. This was the first time I let him play the Wii all week. He completed the entire Super Mario Galaxy game (every level! But not all in one day, he only played for a couple of hours.) and was so proud of himself.

Where has the time gone?

It's been a long time since I last posted. Since the last time:

We have had another Christmas and birthday.


Look what I got!!!


There has been another Halloween.


There has been a wedding.


There has been moving up in ranks at Kung Fu (yellow sashes!).


And there has been a school performance!

Sunday in La Jolla

We took an unplanned trip to La Jolla Sunday to just get away. Spent the night at the Marriott.

Here's Devin in the hotel room.
And Bryce being a nerd (as usual).
Most of the day was spent at the pool.
It was a fun and relaxing day.

The Marriott is pet friendly so we took Tank. He wanted to jump in the pool so badly.