Kitty Cat Tuesday

Banana's (our 2 yr old cat) has been running around like a crazy cat for a few days. I think she really likes the house. She is exploring everything. She even jumped off the top floor. Landed on her feet of course!! She hasn't done it again but she sits on the ledge alot.

We got a new kitchen table!

It's been raining for about 3 days, off and on. I have enjoyed it but it's really humid. We are still getting settled. We are all unpacked and things are starting to get back to "normal".

It's really nice to have everything we need withing 2 miles of our house. We have a community pool within walking distance. It is really nice! It has a kid pool that is only about a foot and a half deep so it's perfect for days when daddy can't come with us. Zoey seems to really be taking to the water!!! I am sure if I work with her more she will be swimming in no time! Zach likes swimming but the few times we tried to get him to go under he wouldn't breath out.

We have a PGA Superstore just a mile down the road. We went on Sunday to check it out and they had a little area to try out clubs. Zach was all over it! They had kid size clubs that were perfect for him. He was making putts left and right and threw a huge fit when we made him leave!

That's all for now!

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We are now Texans!

The Kitchen

The Family Room(view from above)

We are now in Texas. Plano, Texas to be exact. We drove in on Thrusday and Friday of last week. It was a pleasant trip and we made it in good time and without killing each other.

The kids really seem to be enjoying the house. They go up and down the stairs all day. They now have a HUGE playroom, which is the loft.

The kids also now have their own rooms.

I am really enjoying the new house and Texas. It is humid and my hair is a mess but I will get use to it. This house, even tho we are just renting, feels like home. We have alot to unpack, as you can see in the photos, but it's coming along good! The time difference is effecting us all some. It stays light out until 9pm here, where as in AZ it was only light out until about 7:30pm. Getting the kids to bed before 11 pm hasn't happened yet. :) Oh well......More to come soon.........

The Entry

The Dining Room

The Living Room (view from above)

2 for Tea

While Zach was napping, ...........................................................



















Zoey and I painted a tea set! It was great to spend some alone time with my princess. She won't go anywhere without Zach!


And Here she is wearing her hat! she loves this hat!

Go Zachy.....He's still doing a pretty good job with the potty!

Pictures

As you all know we attended Andrew & Berrinda's wedding a few weeks ago. Just wanted to share a few photos with you. We also had some pictures done by my good friend Nicole. I do not have all of those pictures yet but when I do you will know....

Zach is a big boy

Just a quick update!!!!!!!

With lots of help from Jeff, Zach is using the potty!!! Jeff made him a deal, if he wanted to play the Xbox he had to play while sitting on the potty. It worked and it's quite funny watching him. He doesn't sit on the potty, he kinda squats down and strattles the potty, but hey he is still putting the pee where it needs to go. He even takes the pee from the little potty and puts it in the big potty and flushes! No poop yet but he sure likes to poop outside! Haha...it's good fertelizer I guess???

We are well on our way to being a diaper free house!

I enrolled the kids in tumbling class and they really enjoy it! They are learning to listen and follow directions, as well as get some of their energy out!

I have been looking for a Preschool to send them to this Fall but I would also like to get them in a summer school too. I am torn on weither or not to send them to an in home preschool or one that is at a facility.


The weather is heating up and I am not looking forward to summer. I see lots and lots of movies for us to go see this summer, just so we can get out of the house. The kids really enjoy going to the movies. We went to see How to Train Your Dragon last week with our best friends. All the kids enjoyed it. Zoey was really scared at first but she warmed up once the movie got started. I think the loud theater scares them a bit.

Our busy April month is over, but we have an equally busy May. Jeff is heading to Dallas for a job interview on Friday. Next weekend I am throwing a baby shower for my dear friend that is having twin boys. Then hopefully a yard sell!!! And that will bring us to Memorial Day weekend. No plans for that weekend but I am sure we will find something to do.

We got rid of our guestroom and made it into a playroom for the kids so we have lots of stuff to get rid of. I love the new playroom! My living room no longer looks like a playroom.

That's all for now....I promise I will get some pictures posted soon!

My blogging is lacking

I have been really bad about blogging these days. I just found out why........Everytime I sit down to do anything on the computer, Zach comes over and starts pounding on my keys and wanting my attention. UGH......I have already typed this portion of the blog a couple of times.
Not much to report around here. Things have been boring. Lots of rain which keeps me inside because of the mud and the cold. The kids have found they like mud. Of course they like mud, I loved making mud pies and serving them up to anyone who would let me. Mommy doesn't like the mud so much anymore. Its just another mess to clean up around here.
The whole family is getting over a cold. Everyone has a nasty cough and feeling "disconnected". Zach's cough is pretty bad and I feel for the little guy, especially at night. He won't take any meds so he lays there and coughs all night. But he seems to be getting the sleep he needs. Zoey doesn't like to go to bed until very late. Last night it was past 1am before I think she fell asleep. But she is sleeping in till 9 or 10 am. So she too is getting the sleep she needs, just not when mommy wants her to.
We have a busy fun filled 3 weeks coming up. This weekend a friends birthday party and the kids first Hockey game. The Colorado Avalanche vs. Phoenix Coyotes. It is kind of a tradition for us to attend this game. I love to cheer against Jeff's teams when they play my teams. And every time the Avs come to town, they lose against the Coyotes. I don't know why but I like to think I bring the Coyotes luck!!!!! We asked the kids who they wanted to win---Zoey said Avalanche---Zach said I don't know. Haha. I am hoping that at least of my kids will cheer with me but daddy can be very persuasive. I will update with pictures after the game.
Then next weekend is even busier.....I host Bunco this month so there will be at least 12 crazy women in this house!! Then I have a bridal shower to go to for Berrinda and then Easter. All should be fun!
The next weekend is our 5 year wedding anniversary. I say this all the time but boy time sure flies. Jeff and I would like to take a vacation out of the country every five years for our anniversary, not sure that will happen this year but we are working on some kind of vacation just him and I. We sure do need it. I am thankful for my husband. Is a great man and keeps me together. I am not sure where I would be without him but I know I couldn't do what I do without him. He is a great father and inspires me to be who I am and want to be more. Gag......getting all mushy on you.....anyway, we plan to have dinner at least. Then head to the Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium in West Phoenix. I know the kids will love the Aquarium. Then maybe some gold for Jeff and some shopping for me with the kids.
Then it is Berrindas wedding. This should be a fun event for the whole family. I got my bridesmaid dress this past week and I love it. It makes me look so skinny!!! We got the kids some really cute outfits for the wedding so they will look just as good as me, well probably better!!!!
That is our last event planned as of now...but that takes us into the 3rd weekend in April. By that time I am sure it will be time to shop for some swim suits and start playing in the pool! My favorite time of year is approaching and when it gets here I will regret it and want to move. It happens every year. I can't wait for the heat, then I can't wait for the winter.
I have been using coupons now for about a year, I think. I always get good deals but this past week I was very excited about my savings. I saved 51% on my bill, I spent $101 and saved $103. This is the best I have been able to do in months.....And the best part is that everything I bought, we really do eat. Ha...it seems strange for me to be telling you all about my savings!!! Well that's my life...kids and saving money!