ShutterFly.... Christmas?

Well, I was on the Sharethe31secrets website yesterday and discoverd a promotion for 50 free Christmans cards. After looking through the cards I noticed many wonderful prints. Each year I order Photobooks from Shutterfly for each of the Grandparents but never looked at anything else. I have decided that my card of choice this year is going to the the Naughty or Nice one. After having the year we have had with a two year old/ three year old it only seems fitting as the card is as cute as some of his attitudes. I am very amazed when it comes to the quality of work that I receive from Shutterfly every year. And to add to it the idea of being able to do 2 things on my shopping is an even better deal. I have looked through many of the websites and thought I could share a couple with you. So of the websites that Shutterfly has to offer are... www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery

www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/birthday

www.shutterfly.com/calenders

I have found many wonderful things on the shutterfly website. And I am hoping they continue with the wonderful new products they are coming out with. Anyone who would like a real creative way to keep track and document their childs life and their own the Photobooks are amazing as well. I have a baby book, a wedding book and a year book for each year that my son has been with us. It is amazing to look back at the priceless memories and know they are there forever. I really hope that anyone who has the opportunity to look at this website does. You will not be disappointed. It is amazing how you will find yourself coming back each year to see the new detail and examples that they have. Not to mention they offer the best online deals

Seans 3 Yr Pictures

3 Year Pictures are up, and you are the only one I am going to show them to before Christmas. I got you a copy just tell me which on you like. T

How Time Flies

Wow, I must say we have been so busy lately. We have been to Sea World, Birthday parties, movies, pumpkin patches, Big Bear and Oak Glen. It is amazing to think that we have had any time to do anything. The scary part is that Sean starts Pre-school on Tuesday. How crazy is that. I am so excited for him but a little freaked out that it has come so fast. But he is a very smart boy, and I am sure he will do fine. We have also managed to make it 6 weeks without a potty accident, AND he has managed to sleep the last two night without wetting his big boy undies. Yup... my baby is a big boy now. It is so amazing how time flies. Can't wait for the next adventure. I will post pictures of his first day of school this week. Loves

LUCKY DUDE

So after returning for the river this last weekend we were told that our friend Big Glenn found a baby Desert Tortise in his back yard. Immediatly I sent him a message saying if it needed a new home we would love to have it. (I have been thinking about a turtle for Sean for awhile now). We went to store, bought all the stuff the little guy will need to thrive and now tomorrow he will arrive at his new home. He is still a baby and is very very tiny. (About the size of a silver dollar) He is going to take a long while to grow, but I think that he will do great things living with us. I can't wait for Sean to meet his new buddy. Also known as LUCKY-DUDE. Do to the fact he almost was a victim of the lawn mower. Ahh the adventure begins. Pictures to be posted shortly

River Friends and Relaxation

Wow... what a wonderful weekend. Decided to head to the river with friends and t turned out to be the best trip in a long time. We enjoyed the quiet river house, the wonderful cove, and most of all good friends. The kids played in the water and with eachother while the adults snacked and played cards. Even though it was a great weekend it was also very long. We arrived at the river house very late on friday. Once we got there the little ones had a huge burst of energy and they were ready to go. And believe me when I say they went all weekend. They play so well together it is nice. Now, it is back to work for another day of craziness. Oh how quick times flies when you are having fun.. and laying on the floor board of a truck (right Shells)

Blogging

I guess I am the only person in the world that SUCKS at blogging. I can not figure out how to do all the fancy stuff my friends can do and I am jealous. Someday I am hoping to become good at this. Well, for my simple blog. I got my new stove today and love it. I can not wait to cook on it tonight. It is beautiful. Much better then that yellow one I had. Hope everyone ois enjoying there break as much as me. Tina

Welcome back to school

Well, today was a nightmare! First day back to school, and everything that could go wrong did. First, I sat in traffic for 20 minutes trying to get onto campus. Next we had transportation issues. Kids were getting dropped off everywhere and no one even knew their classroom moved. 100-150 special ed kids turns very crazy very quick. About 2 hours after school started I got a call about a student who was lost in the Principals office. Non Verbal down syndrom boy with no ID, name or any information what so ever. I took a picture with my cell phone so I could send it to our staff to see if any school was missing a student. Lucky for us my substitute assistant knew exactly who the student was and which school he was coming too. As we were wrapping up that situation I got a call that I was going to be having a meeting in my office at noon. Upon returning to my classroom I looked at the clock and saw it was only 10:30. I told my staff I needed to sit down and eat something before my meeting so I did. As I am eating the door swings open and it was the parents for the meeting. Quickly I realize that my clock was an hour off and it was actually 11:40. UHHHHHH So during the meeting I was helping staff change and then we went on to getting ready to go home. Our pick up time was 2:00 busses didnt start arriving until 2:40 and the last bus made it through traffic and arrived at wait for it. 4 oclock. Needless to day the first day back was long tiring and most of all Very Very crazy. I can not wait to climb into bed.

Summer Time 2010

Well, tomorrow is back to reality, and I have decided to make a little post before the craziness begins. This summer was amazing... We had not big trips planned, but me did many small things. Once again, we had a summer where we were hardly home. Sean has grown up so much this summer I can hardly believe it. He has learned how to swim, learned how to use the big boy potty, and he has fallen in love. Ryan is enjoying his job so much and he seems to be very happy. And as for me, I have done my best to keep my sanity this summer when it comes to school and moving classrooms, but I will be fine. This summer we have gont to the River, Sea World, Legoland, the Zoo, and the Beach. The river was a great trip with friends and family, and Sea World was amazing. We were able to go with our new friends Matt, Shelly, Sunshine and Chloe. Did I mention Sean is in love with Sunshine. The hold hands, walk, hug and talk about each other constantly. We are truly blessed that when Ryan went away to Oklahoma he found such a great friend in Matt. I just wish we lived closer so the kids to spend more time together. Well, I will keep posting.