Beware! I Have A New Camera!!

My wonderful Husband bought me the camera that I've been lusting over!

He bought me the Canon Rebel XSi. I started messing around with it and let me tell you...it takes the clearest pictures! I've posted a few random pictures that I took around the house.

I want to take a photography class but of course, need to find the time to do it.

Be on the lookout...you're going to be flooded with pictures : )

We're Off To A Great Start!

Its hard to believe that the kids have been in school for 3 weeks!

Both Nicholas and Lindsay are doing terrific.

I've been monitoring Nicholas' grades online and he is maintaining an A average in ALL his classes!!! Hes doing terrific in all categories...homework, classwork, & quizzes. We're so proud of him! He even brought a note home from his Math teacher. She wrote that his notebook was fantastic. She also told him not to get discouraged and that she was there to help him. She said that he was doing great! Hes made an effort to sit in the front of all his classes and to participate in class discussions. Back to school night is this Monday so we're looking forward to getting feedback from his teachers.

We should have access to Lindsay's online grades any day now. Lindsay too has been doing great. Shes has been reading at least 20 minutes, each night. Because she completed her nightly reading, she got to play homeworkopoly in class & earned a prize. She was given the choice of having lunch with Mrs. Loud or being able to sit in the class loft for the day. She picked hanging out in the loft. I was wondering if her teacher would be offended but she said that a lot of the other kids picked that prize too so I think we're good. : )

The Eagles Lost : (

So...Nicholas had his first game today. His team, The Eagles, played the Lewisville Strikerz.

They lost...6 to 2.

On a positive note, Nicholas looked darn cute in his uniform!

There's A Brownie In The House!

Lindsay had several extracurricular activities to choose from and she decided that she wanted to become a Girl Scout! We are thrilled.

I went online and made some calls. I found a local troop that was able to take Lindsay in. A few of the girls in her troop are in the 3rd grade and attend Lindsay's school.

She is now a Brownie!! She has some super fun activities coming up. Stay tuned for pictures. : )

I'll be busy ironing her patches on her vest this weekend (check out the Texas Oklahoma Plains, hee hee).

Wish her luck and be prepared to buy LOTS of cookies from her : )

This Saturday Is The Big Day!

This Saturday, Nicholas' team will be playing the GLASA (Lewisville, TX) Strikerz.

Nicholas has had practice the past 3 Thursday evenings. They really work the boys! He has had scrimmage's the past 2 Thursdays. He has scored a goal during each of the games. GO NICHOLAS!

Nicholas plays for The Eagles and is affiliated with NFWASA (North Fort Worth Alliance Soccer Association). Nicholas received his uniform today & is all set to play. He chose #6.

We're really looking forward to the game. You better believe that I'll be taking pictures!

Lindsay Is Over Half Way There!!

Lindsay & I talked about it. She didn't want to run the risk of spending her money so we decided that it would be best to take her money and buy and American Girl gift certificate.

Lindsay had $37 so I struck a deal with her. I gave Lindsay the option of a new halloween costume or $20 cash. She opted for the cash, smart girl. She'll be wearing her genie costume (which still looks darling on her) from a few years back but she has made an extra $20 towards her doll!

She purchased a gift certificate for $57. Shes over half way there!!

Si hablo español!

Nicholas got off the bus today, proudly wearing a !Bravo! sticker on his forehead.

He is really taking an interest in his Spanish class. He earned a sticker and wanted to make sure that we saw it when he got home (we couldn't miss it). :D

Hes only been in school a little over 1 week and he can already recite the entire alphabet in español!

We're so proud of Nicholas!