And so it Begins...

Last day of being a Kindergartener....

......Of third grade!

Mmmmmm.....

ICE CREAM PARTY!

Alex's class

New York Time Best Seller!!!!

WOW! Where do I begin about the last couple of days.....have been extremely hectic! I feel like I have been non-stop....haven't had a chance to breathe. Yesterday, Mikey and I ran around doing errands and then we went to Alex's play. It was sooooo cute. Alex was the narrator. It was just there class, and they made a really big deal about it. The kids ushered their parents in and seated them. They also read poems they did throughout the year. Then Alex's teacher handed out "special" awards. It was cute, it was based on each person's personality. Alex's was, "New York Times Best Seller List", since she has a PASSION for reading and writing. Her reading level is at a 5.5 level which is 5th grade. I am sooo proud of her. She did a great job! I am reall happy Alex got the teacher she got, she was super nice and you can tell her passion for teaching! After it was done I took the kids to the pool again. Man, are they little fish! They loved to swim and go off the slides! Mikey especially. He is sooo funny! That wore them out like crazy! So they passed out quickly after their baths.

Today was the last day of school for the girls. They were soo excited to get their yearbooks and have everyone sign them! I HAVE A THIRD GRADER AND A FIRST GRADER! Can you tell I am a little excited?!?!?! I am still in shock on how fast this life is going! Lol. Today was another running around day for me. I went to go get stuff for the ice cream party my friend and I gave the kids for the end of the year treat! Then I got one of Mikes Father's Day gift. I got him a decorative stein. Its what the German use to drink beer out of. The one I got him is really for decoration. Mike really likes them and wants to start collecting.The master painter was there and he painted on it Mike's name. Pretty cool. Then after I picked the kids up we went to my neighbors for the ice cream party. It was sooo cute. The kids had a blast. They got their bathing suits on and played in the water and just had a good time. I hope the kids dont get a tummy ache...the girls had ice cream and cake at school too. lol Oh well, it's only one day, I keep telling myself. Hee hee. I am a little disappointed however, that Jackie didn't have a Kindergarten "graduation". I mean she doesn't need one, but Alex got one and I thought it was cute. I cant complain to much, at least she got a Pre-K one.

Mike, worked on the lawn and put our outdoor table up. It's starting to look better out there. I cant wait to start having BBQ'S and such. Now my loving hubby is putting together the end table. He also came in and swept and he is gonna vacuum later. Such a sweetie!

Well that's my couple of days. Tomorrow we have two BBQ's to go to and Sunday...don't know yet! Could be anything...lol Hope everyone had a great week!

I posted pics of the play and of the ice cream party! I know there is alot and believe me.....there r sooo many more! lol

Hump Day......

Hey everyone! Well I haven't written in a few days. Nothing to write about I guess. Has been a pretty slow week. It's the last week of school. So it's my last week of sanity...lol. Friday, I will have a 3rd grader and a 1st grader. Wow!
Today I took my lil man to the indoor pool and let him swim like a fish. I love watching him in the water, especially when he has his goggles on. He thinks he is invincible. They have a little kiddie area with slides and sprinklers..he loves it Then after school today, I took the girls to the movies. We went to see " Diary of a Wimpy Kid". Cute movie. Alex has read all the books and was telling every part that was in the book during the movie. So funny. I had to tell her a few times to hush, I know it was just out of pure excitement. Jackie was so so about the movie, she kept wiggling around, but some parts were pretty funny to her. We had a fun time, we also had dinner together. When I got home, both boys were passed out on the couch. I should have gotten a picture...lol It was cute! Mikey, went right to bed. Didn't fight me at all. Mike woke up due to the very loud boom of thunder.
Well, that's it for now! Oh, tomorrow Alex has a play that we are going to. Stay tuned for that! She is really excited about it. It's just a little play that her reading group put together in the class. I cant wait to see it! Hope everyone is having a great week!

Its a Beautiul Day in the Neighborhood.....

MOM'S Tattoo

Pirate

Fairy

Butterfly

Sisterly Love

Scooter!

She loves this thing!

Happy Saturday everyone! Well, today was sooooooo beautiful! It was at least 85 and not a cloud in sight! I love this weather. I am curious to see how this summer will be since we do not have air conditioners in the house. Hopefully we will survive....lol It will save on utilities though!

Yesterday, was a crazy crazy day. I went to a bazaar with my friend Katie. It was pretty cool. I bought this little wooden sign that reads,"Mom's Mood", then on the bottom it says "super, stressin, and yikes". Then you place a little heart tag on which one I am. Its really cute. Mike thought it was funny. Gotta give credit to Katie because she pointed it out. I love it. There was alot of different crafts and things from different countries. There is a big one in August/September time frame....have to make sure I make it to that one. Then after that was a bunch of running around. Picked up the girls and they played in the water again. Hot yesterday!

Today, Mike and I took the kids to his Squadron picnic. They had all sorts of things for the kids, face painting, air brush tattoos, jumping castle, dunk tank, and great food. It was at the park so they got to play there too. Mikey got a tattoo tat says," MOM". So funny. Alex got one on her leg, Hello Kitty, and Jackie got one on her arm that was a mermaid. They had a blast. It was nice to, got to meet some of the people Mike works with. So it was nice to get away and be out of the house. Now my worn out kids are in bed and I am relaxing.

I don't know what tomorrow will bring, possibly the pool or may I will take the kids to go see Wimpy Kid. I guess it depends on the weather. I will probably write another blog tomorrow and let you all know. :) Well, I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend! Have a great Saturday!

Nothing to Special......

special

Hey everyone! Well I haven't posted in a few days but that is because there wasn't to much to write about! Still nothing to much, but I figured a little update wont hurt. Well our Memorial day wasn't to big, we did take the kiddos out to eat and a movie, Shrek 3. It was cute. I think we, Mike and I, might have enjoyed it more. lol It was a real relaxing weekend. Cant ask for much more.

Well, the kids have 7 more days of school left. Good thing and a bad thing...lol Its good cause we all get a break from waking up early and rushing around. Also, we get to go do fun things this summer and go explore. The bad side of them being out, I don't get my break, from the fighting, bickering, whining, etc...lol The good out ways the bad of course. Just have to keep them busy. lol I am excited abut this summer though. On the last day of school, my friend and I are going to through the kids a lil party, gonna BBQ and do smores over the grill! They dont know it yet, its a surprise! Cant wait to see their little faces when they realize the party is all for them!

Well, nothing else to much going on. The weather is been mild. Warm enough to wear capris and flip flops. lol The kids have been playing outside the past few days. Mikey is getting so good at pedaling his hot wheels bike! Alex and Jackie have scooters..they love them Jackie is still learning but Alex is a pro now!

Well, I need to get off and get my little girls to bed! Hope everyone is having a great week!

Today Was an Adventure!

beautiful view!

on the top of the castle

one of the entrances to the many mine tunnels

a view from the bottom..so pretty!

the DUNGEON!

lol...mikey was saying he was king of the castle

one of the beautiful views!

Well, today was a pretty cool day We got up and went to the Rhine River. St Goar. Its about an hour and some away. We went to the ruins of Rheinfels Castle. It was built in the early 1200's. It was sooo cool. The kids had a blast exploring and going into the tunnels. The castle does not have a roof, due to it being destroyed by the French. The middle part is still in tact, so there is a museum, hotel and restaurant. We went exploring in the mine tunnels, the slaughter house, little tunnels here and there, and most important, the dungeon. The kids were so excited to see that. We will be going back in the next couple of weeks to go see the other castles on the Rhine River area. We saw a least 4 other castles just from the road. We cant wait to go back. The view from the castle was spectacular. Breathtaking! We had a great day today.

Now it is 1105 pm and I am exhausted. Today really wore me,actually all of us, out! Tomorrow is going to be a lazy lounge around day I hope everyone is having a great weekend!

These Days Are Flying By!

Hey everyone! Well the last few days have been busy ones....I feel like I have been non-stop. We got our closets and washer and dryer the other day, so I have been doing tons and tons of laundry and putting away all the clothes. This is a challenge in itself, since the 5 closets we got dont seem to hold all the clothes...lol It is all getting done though...cant wait to get the last two rooms DONE!
The kids are doing great. I talked to Alex's teacher, and she says she wishes she could have 20 of her. She is ready for third grade! I am sooo proud of her. Today I asked Jackie's teacher how she was doing and she said great! She is reading and writting very well. She is ready for first grade. Proud mamma moments! I love those. My kids are growing up so fast. People always said to enjoy the years they are small....I really understand now. Its starting to hit me that they wont be young forever! Mikey will be off to German school next year...what am I going to do with myself? LOL

I have to share, today, Mikey was standing on his train table yelling out the window. Mind you, he is on the third floor and the windows don't have screens. I heard him in my bathrrom, so I went upstairs and told him to stop. I told him that he could fall and hurt himself really, really bad. He replied, "It's okay mommy, Batman and Spiderman will come and get me". I couldnt help but laugh. He is really starting to get into all the superheros and Power Rangers. He is sooo funny.
The weather here has been on and off, rainy...but then sunny and nice. I am starting to get use to it. I just want it to remain warm at least. Other than that, nothing to special yet. Dont know what this weekend has in store. I will let you all know soon! Hope everyone ha a nice, relaxing,and safe holiday weekend!

In A Blink Of An Eye

So today was very busy...on the go pretty much all day! Almost didnt write a blog. First I had to go through bulk garbage from boxes to go drop off at the dumping place on base. Let me tell you, its a very tidous job. See, in Germany, recycling is HUGE, so everything gets recycled. Dont get me wrong, its a great thing, but just not use to it. So it took me 2 hours just to go through junk and seperate before taking it over there. That alone just wore me out. Then, I get over there and it took me like 40 minutes to get rid of it all. Tomorrow, I will be doing the same thing. Its worth it because all the boxes are finally getting out of the shed....lol I refuse to have them in the house.

After that was said and done, Mikey and I headed over to the Bx/Px, to pick up a few things. Then I got to have lunch with my little man. He is such a goofy little guy. I am going to be so sad when he goes to school. He is growing up so fast, they all are, but he will always be my baby! After school, the kids got to play in water at a friends house. They had a blast. Unfortunately, it looks like the weather is going to get chilly again. This weather turns on and off in a blink of an eye! I hope the summer is warm!

So the big news for the day is...................... *drum roll* ................................... We are getting our WASHER and DRYER and ClOSETS tomorrow!!!! YEAH! Never been so excited! LOL Ahhhh the little things in life. Hee hee! Well I think I am gonna hit the hay. I am beat I have to prepare for another busy day tomorrow. Hope everyone is doing well!