My Classroom

After a nine year break, I am going to start teaching again.  Fifth and Sixth grades... God help me! :)

Having Fun

She was jumping up and down, squealing away.  I don't know if she was pretending it was a horse or not, but it was fun watching her.

Giant's Game

We went to a San Francisco Giant's game with some of the people in my church this week.  I wore my A's hat.  Haha!

Baby Fun

I was a little bored today!

Queen Bee

This is what I found last night.  We do not actually eat on this table.  Thank, God!  Haha!

Gangsta Baby

She is actually walking around, saying, "Yo-yo" with her little hands up.  I am sure her mom is very happy to have me as her nanny. :)

Soccer Camp

Brendan had his last day of soccer camp today.  He had fun, despite the over 100 degree weather we have had all week.

Happy Birthday, Mikey!

My "Baby" brother turned thirty-two on Monday.  He did not want a cake.

Opps!

This is what happens when you play Scrabulous with your dad and the baby you are watching is in the other room, laughing and saying, "Uh-oh!"

Reflection

Brendan taking a break from swimming.

Fourth of July Fun

We spent the holiday over at a friend's house.  Brendan has a blast.  This "kid" is pretty strong. :)

Quiet Boys?

They look so sweet, when they are asleep. (This was taken from my cell phone).

Little, Miss Diva Kisses!

It's so much fun having a little girl around the house!

Cute Tootsies!

I painted the little girl's toe that I watch yesterday.  She was so proud of her toes!  Today, she was playing with my shoes.

The Best Time Ever!

He is such a cutie-patootie!  He can sing too!

Friends

These boys are the best of friends.  Sometimes, haha.

(TyTy, Brendan, and my nephew, Jared)

Bratty Brother

This is what it is like trying to take my brother's picture.  I am always having to do it twice.

Summer Is Here!

I do not know what is up with his face!  He is always doing this.  I guess he is sick of the many years that I made him smile for the camera!

Soon

Guess What!?!  I am getting a new camera!  My ex found out that my was not working correctly, and knew that I cannot live without my camera, so he called and said that one was on the way!  I am so excited!

So, soon, I will be back posting a picture everyday!  Yay!

I will have to take a short break.  Well, hopefully it will be short.  My camera is not working so well :(

I will still be checking your pictures!

Brendan had to have a tooth pulled yesterday.  It was a traumatic experience.  Here is a note he handed to me.

Even "in pain," my little guy still loves me. :)

Love the Seals

Since my camera is not really working "well," you are just going to get pictures that I took all in one day.  This should last about a week. :)

My Gift

He is making a face because the sun is in his eyes.

My Boy

Sorry I have not posted pictures lately. My camera is not working very well, so I do not take as many pictures as I used to.

Guess what I am asking Santa for this Christmas? :)

I Am Getting Old in My Son's Eyes.

Brendan and his friend, Tyler, were going through a drawer of mine and found a old newspaper that I had bought on January, 17, 1991. If you know anything about history, that was the date that America “officially” went to War, the First Gulf War.

A lover of history, I bought the paper to keep since it was really the first war that I would remember. I thought it would be “cool” to have it one day. I did end up showing it in my history classes, but it has been eight years since I have been a teacher, so I forgot about the paper.

Until last night…. when Brendan saw it and said, “Mommy, is this your paper you bought during the Civil War?”

Dear God, no! Haha! I think I need to teach him a little more history!

WWC (Wind and Five)

Okay, I have to post the pictures from my other blog over here today because the files are too big for wordpress.

I hope to get back to posting pictures on a regular basis soon.

The WWC is brought to you by Tink.

Morning Fun!

The kids having fun together before Brendan leaves for school.

Boys Playing

These are my nephews playing in a friend's pond.

Grandpa Bowen and Me

This is my grandpa (his wife was the one who just died).  He is the sweetest man I know.

Short Break

Since my grandmother's death, things have been a little crazy here. I have a bunch of pictures on my camera, but have not had time to upload them. I am hoping to this weekend. I will be back soon!

Spring Blossoms

What I get to look at outside my bedroom window every morning. Well, at least for a few weeks before the flowers all fall off.

Shark's Game

My neighbor invited Brendan and me to a Shark's game last night. They played the L.A. Kings, and beat them 5-2!

It was the last home game of the season, and we had a blast! They even gave us Shark's Fleece Blankets for "Fan Appreciation Night."

Saying Good-bye

Our Grandma Bowen died tonight. She has had Alzheimer's for the past five years, and her body finally wore down.

We are heart-broken, but we also know that she is in a better place, without anymore pain.

I will start posting pictures again soon. Sorry, I have been absent lately.

Lunch with "Old" Friends

My friend, Debbie and I, met with another friend, Suzan, whom we have not see for ten years, today at lunch. It was so much fun "catching up."

It is also compelling to realize that behind the "smiles" that there would have been such heartache through the past ten years. We have "grown up," since we met so long ago, yet we still feel like the same persons we were too.

Will Play For Pokemon Cards

My nephews and their friends have been collecting these cards for the past few weeks, and Brendan just started. He has about six of them, whereas the others have pages full.

Brendan decided that he will try to collect change from anyone who enters or leaves our house. He is playing the piano right now, so it really looks like he is playing for "tips."

God bless him. His birthday is in three weeks. Maybe I should get him some? :)

A New Wii Game!

My son was given the new High School Musical Wii game from his aunt for Easter.  The boys had a great time.  Even my sister and brother-in-law got in on the action, but they would kill me if I posted their picture up on this.  Haha!

Easter Eggs

Sorry for the lack of photos the past few days.  Between visiting my grandma and getting the flu, I just had not had time.  

I hope your Easter was a happy one!

Flowers For You

I took this picture about a week ago, but did not get a chance to post it. I am doing it today, because I have to go out of town this morning. My grandmother had to be put in the hospital and she is not doing well.

I will "not cheat" tomorrow. :)

The Cutest Dress!

Isn't this one of the cutest outfits you have ever seen? I cannot stand it! Haha!

Easter Bunny

Okay, I am cheating today. I did not actually take this picture, but I was there when it happened. :)

I hope you all have a Happy Easter!

Art Time

She loves to color.

Friends and Pizza

We had a church activity tonight at a local pizza restaurant. It was crowded and busy, but a lot of fun. I snapped this picture of Brendan and his buddy. They were having a good time.

Cousins and Legos

One of the times they are not fighting with each other. :)