Olivia's First Day of Preschool

It's really hard for me to believe that my baby girl is going to preschool... She was so excited to go she knows a few other little ones so of course this makes it easier... She was up bright and early ready to go... With a back pack of course...

I was worried that she might not be nice to her class mates because she is used to the boy's letting her get away with anything ... But I'm happy to report according to the teacher one of the best behaved.. I guess it's impossible for her to do it here and there... Oh well..On the 3rd day I dropped her off ... She said to me I thought you were leaving and of course in true Mandy fashion I was crying I guess she is ready to be there on her own...

The first day I didn't quit know what to do with myself it's strange to have a quiet house but I think I will learn to like it...
This little guy is one of my friends that I meet when Hayden and her son went to preschool together... And now our babies are going together

Who's your Candidate

So if you know me you know I love politics... I wasn't raised to even know much about them both of my parents have never even voted ... I know it makes me crazy too... I'm sure they wonder where I have gotten the love for politics... SO let me tell you... I have always been interested in them just never knew anyone to educate me further or talk to me about it... Until I meet my mother-in-law she has taught me how the system works and we have countless talks about it... We may not always agree but that's what I like you get a different view of things...

I have many friends who are Republican and Democrat... I think sometimes we get too caught up in which side your on instead of the issues... I have voted on both sides and at times am disappointed by both...This country is in bad shape and we need some major changes...



I was not real impressed with the debates... I didn't see any winning side I think they were equal.. Actually I found it boring... I'm sure Thursday's debate will be good... I don't know about you but I want to hear about thing's that affect most peoples lives... The economy, education, health care ect... I hope we can see these subjects debated before election day...

Picking a candidate is a personal choice and many may not agree with who you choose but that's what's beautiful about our country we are free to choose...Many people have said that Obama isn't experienced enough .. Really though is anyone experienced enough? None of them have held this job ... I think that it's a job you learn on the job ... You never know what will happen the next 4 years.... So what makes you qualified? The petty knit picking over he said she said I find annoying ... I think it would be a great thing to see a different race or gender in the white house but we can't pick based on this ... So the next 5 weeks we really need to think about the future and the things that are important to you... Based on these thing's pick a candidate that is good for you.... As for me I will choose
Barack Obama ... It's okay if you don't agree with me I have made my decision based on my beliefs and what I want for our future ... This doesn't mean I agree with everything he says but he fit's my list better than the rest...

If you support Obama you might enjoy this link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjXyqcx-mYY

Time to Catch up

Ok so I haven't blogged in a while , I have been busy with school starting and sports and you know just life as a mom... But I really am going to try to do more.. So if your new to my blog or just forgot please leave me a message if you don't have a account just leave a comment under anonymous (sign your name of course)

Brycen Turns 6

Six years ago today at around 10am I began labor with Brycen... It was a hot day I remember driving to the hospital not knowing what to expect ... I was going to be induced this time because of the size of his brother... Little did I know I was in for it.... It was a long hard labor one I wouldn't wish on anyone ... Finally after 16 hours at 2:42 am I gave birth too my second son Brycen... He weighed 9lbs. 5 oz. 21 inches long... Matt had came up with his name Brycen he had a dream about it and I finally gave in... It's not that I didn't like it I just didn't want to people to call him Bryce... So of course I told everyone that was not his name and they better not call him that... I new my mother -in -law would do it just to get at me but guess who called him it first ME... So I guess it wasn't that big of a deal and of course now I like it....

Brycen wasn't the easiest baby in the begaining but about three months he began to just be the the happiest little guy around... He just loved Hayden and always followed him around...He has always looked up to him and is always thrilled when he can achieve something Hayden has... Brycen has a sensitive side to him he the one who will get his feelings hurt and always feels better when he's in your lap...

He always tells me how much he loves me and how is never going to move out he wants to live with me forever.... A few months ago Brycen decided he wanted to change his name to Bobby his middle name is Robert after Matt and I dads ... He acts just like my dad and even looks like him and he thinks it's a great thing ... So he wants to change his name to be just like him...I think it's cute even though I can't get used to calling him it no one does ... Brycen has so many great things about him he has the the cutest laugh and always has a smile on his face...He is sneaky and will never admit blame for anything...It's always someone else's fault... He is a smart boy who loves to play baseball and is the first to help anyone if they are hurt or sick... He's a good little brother and a great big brother...He's always the first one to play babies with Olivia and never complains about it...Then he will turn right around and race BMX with Hayden ...Being the middle child is not the easiest thing but he manages it just fine... He has a heart as big as Texas and if you ask anyone he's know for his caring way's ... There are just too many thing's to list that make him special to us.... It's Hard to believe that six years has gone so quick ...You always make us laugh with the funny little things you say ... Our lives have became more complete when you came into our lives... We love you Brycen !! Happy birthday Brycee Bear !!!

Baseball

This week has been a busy week I haven't had time to post that much... The boy's started school and baseball practice... Hayden has been playing the last four years and Brycen the last two, It's really time consuming but they really like it and Matt enjoys coaching them...A lot has changed this season

the boy's are learning to pitch ... Which isn't as easy as it sounds Hayden being a perfectionist has had a hard time with this... He wants to just do it and it hasn't come that easy for him... He is used to trying something and mastering it from the beginning but not this time... He still is a excellent player he is a great batter and good at fielding the ball... I trying to help him see we all have things were good at that's why it takes a team... Not an easy concept for a 8 year old but he will get it.As for Brycen he is the youngest on the team he is still working on a lot of his skills, even though he isn't a bad player he has the biggest heart out there... He is always ready to do what ever is ask of him and when he hits the ball the smile on his face is priceless...He tells Matt and I he was born to play baseball... You never know maybe one of them will make it to the big leagues, maybe not but a college scholarship would be nice...I'm really proud to see the boy's out there they give it there all, and It's great to see Matt enjoy something with them... he is a great coach he really care about every kid out there and always gives them a 100%... These boy's sure do make me proud..

This is the boy's warming up Of course Olivia has to warm up too...

Quotes

I love quotes I am forever trying to remember them and never can... So for a while now when I come across one I try to put it on our fridge so I see it and can give myself little food for thoughts... So I decided I'm going to make a list of them on the side of my blog... So make sure you check it out from time to time to see if there is anything new, hopefully one will inspire you... Leave me a comment and let me know your favorite quotes..

That Time Of Year

Well it's that time of year again... The kids are going off to school... this year is big changes for our family .. My baby boy is going to the 1st grade that means he will be gone all day... A part of me is excited think of all the things I can accomplish when two are gone all day... But there is a part of me that is sad I miss those little bugars when their gone, Brycen said this morning this is our last day together your going to get a break from me tomorrow but I'm going to miss you... I will miss him too I told him with tears in my eyes... He of course couldn't understand why I was crying... I'm one of those mom's who can't wait for a break but when they finally go I miss them so much...
I remember Matt and I went away for our anniversary the boys were little we didn't even have Olivia yet and we came home early because we missed them so much... Let me tell you that once we got home we thought what were we thinking... So tomorrow my boy's will head off to school... They are both excited and nervous.. I guess I feel the same way... Believe me their will be a lot of tears and pictures for me too share...