in typical Mama Skates fashion, this weekend recap post will contain LOTS of pics
hey, that's just how i roll
;0)
friday night, Jaden had his very 1st sleepover! he's been trying all year 2 get his best bud Will 2 come over 4 a sleepover...i sent a note 4 the teacher 2 send home 2 Will's mom - never heard a word...finally, at the last performance at school, we ended up sitting right behind Will & his family! i introduced myself 2 Will's mom & mentioned the note...she said "Will doesn't do sleepovers. But maybe Jaden came come play with Will on our farm one day." i wasn't sure if Will "doesn't do sleepovers" because he's not fond of them, or if because that's his parent's rule - but never the less, Jaden was very disappointed! literally, in tears disappointed!
his sisters have already had several sleepovers & he was desperate 2 have his turn! i tried suggesting he invite another friend from school - he only wanted Will...he asked "what about Javi?!" (his virtual pen pal), but the Grimes family lives in California - that won't work...then i suggested Deandra, Jaden's 1st cousin - he perked up, that one might work! so we set a date & Jaden counted down the days 2 his 1st sleepover
the funny thing was, Deandra spent the entire evening either outside riding bikes with the girls (Jaden went out too, but was busy doing his own thing), or up in the girls' room, putting on make-up & playing with their toys...but Jaden didn't mind...once it was time 4 them 2 set up their sleeping bags in the living room & watch a movie, he whispered "time 4 my sleepover"...i cracked up laughing! he literally wanted someone 2 sleep over - he wasn't so worried about the other normal sleepover activities! ~lol~ hey, he was happy - he got his sleepover - & that's all that mattered 2 me!
how i found them saturday morning - Jaden's a gentleman, he let Dee have the sofa ;0)
saturday morning, Deandra had another softball game...Jaden was excited that he got 2 catch this one! he sat on the bleachers with me, watching the game, while his sisters & daddy played in the grass & checked out the river with Bryan
dontcha love how he snaps up just the 1 side of his hat?
mmmm, look at that hot stud! ;0)
anyway...after the game, we headed home 2 enjoy a lil more outside time with daddy b4 he had 2 head 2 work...gabby said she wasn't feeling well - so i suggested she go lay down...i loved the spot she chose 2 relax...it was like she couldn't bare 2 go inside & miss any of the daylight! ;0)
after i snapped these pics, i joined her - it felt really good 2 just lay in the cool grass & have the sun shine down on us!
i also took some shots of things blooming in our yard...loving it!
our apple trees r so pretty & it'll b cool 2 have apples come summer time...but Curtis hates these trees on the side of our house - he says they'll do nothing but bring around bees (he's allergic) & cause him trouble when it's time to mow ;0)
can't wait 2 have grapes on our vine too!
after daddy headed 2 work & we got dinner out of the way, the kiddos & i headed out 4 another neighborhood walk...
i can't get enuff of all the wonderful colors that r popping out! spring rocks!!!
saturday night, we had our 1st campfire in the new pit! something u might not know about me - i'm the bomb at building campfires! & that totally impresses the kiddos! ;0)
of course, we had 2 have s'mores!
we had all the ingredients, but only graham cracker sticks instead of the crackers - so we improvised...they were skinny, but still tasted just as good!
the kiddos also had a blast playing tag in the dark...jaden brought out his glowing light saber & gave us a show...& at one point, we were all laying in the grass checking out the stars :0) i'm sure this will b the 1st of MANY campfires this year!
sunday, the forecast called 4 rain...so we hit the park 1st thing - trying 2 beat the drops
also, daddy took Gabrielle's training wheels back off!!!
Grandpa taught her 2 ride without training wheels exactly a year ago...but once we got home, she got used 2 having them on again - too afraid 2 go without on the roads & sidewalks (can't say i blame her)...but she recently asked if we could take them off again & daddy was all 4 re-teaching her 2 ride! yet again, it only took her a matter of minutes 2 pick it up - & then she was outside on her bike 4 the rest of the day!
later that afternoon, daddy headed in2 work & the girls had a birthday party 2 attend...jaden & i went 4 ice cream & hung out till time 2 go pick the girls up...then my sis & her kiddos came by 4 some more bike riding & some apple tree climbing ;0)
after they left, the girls & i set about getting our seeds planted...in just a couple weeks, it'll b safe 2 put stuff in the ground & we wanted 2 start our tomatoes & peppers inside...we cannot wait 2 try out our gardening skills in our raised bed this year!!!
1st, u fill the seed starter with soil
then poke holes 4 the seeds
add the seeds, then cover em up
& water
ta da!
these will sit out on our mud porch until time 4 them 2 go in the ground...u know my tiny tomato nut is super psyched about the jelly bean tomatoes we planted! ;0)
finally last evening, Miss Corinn decided that she was determined 2 get that tooth out! it's been super loose 4 days now, but she's refused 2 let me touch it - insisting she'll get it out on her own...well, she tried & tried
& it was literally hanging on by a thread
but it was bed time, & she was tired & frustrated...finally, i asked her 2 let me see how loose it was...& with 1 firm yank, it was out!
i admit, i tricked her - but she barely felt it! as soon as i pulled it, she felt the gap with her tongue & said, "u got it?!" she didn't care that i had tricked her at all - she was thrilled that it was out & she couldn't wait 2 stick that tooth in the tooth fairy cottage!
the tooth fairy came thru & brought Corinn a dollar...& this morning she was anxious 2 get 2 school & show everyone! she's the 1st 2 lose a tooth in her preK class!
as i was brushing her hair this morning, she says, "u know mama? that was the tooth i eat with."
love this girl!
the rain began last night b4 Curtis was even home from work & continued 2 pour all night long...again, we woke up 2 that beautiful sound of rain hitting our metal roof - making it that much more difficult 2 drag our booties out of bed on a monday morning...but thankfully, the rain waited 2 start until after all our weekend fun
i'm praying it stops again 2day/2nite tho...i'm going with Jaden on a field trip 2 the National Zoo 2moro - it's not only the only 2nd grade field trip that they get 2 take (& my name was 1 of the few drawn in the chaperone lottery!), but Jaden is a HUGE fan of the zoo & has been anxiously counting down the days till our trip! it's been almost 2 years since our last family trip - we went on Mother's Day in 07...look at these lil cuties!
the forecast calls 4 mid-60s & PM showers - so we're praying that it's a nice, cool day (that's when the animals like 2 come out & play), & that the rain waits till we've gotten our fill of the animals 2 start! ;0)
i hope u guys had an excellent weekend too!
dontcha love how he snaps up just the 1 side of his hat?
mmmm, look at that hot stud! ;0)
anyway...after the game, we headed home 2 enjoy a lil more outside time with daddy b4 he had 2 head 2 work...gabby said she wasn't feeling well - so i suggested she go lay down...i loved the spot she chose 2 relax...it was like she couldn't bare 2 go inside & miss any of the daylight! ;0)
after i snapped these pics, i joined her - it felt really good 2 just lay in the cool grass & have the sun shine down on us!i also took some shots of things blooming in our yard...loving it!
our apple trees r so pretty & it'll b cool 2 have apples come summer time...but Curtis hates these trees on the side of our house - he says they'll do nothing but bring around bees (he's allergic) & cause him trouble when it's time to mow ;0)
can't wait 2 have grapes on our vine too!
after daddy headed 2 work & we got dinner out of the way, the kiddos & i headed out 4 another neighborhood walk...
i can't get enuff of all the wonderful colors that r popping out! spring rocks!!!
saturday night, we had our 1st campfire in the new pit! something u might not know about me - i'm the bomb at building campfires! & that totally impresses the kiddos! ;0)
of course, we had 2 have s'mores!
we had all the ingredients, but only graham cracker sticks instead of the crackers - so we improvised...they were skinny, but still tasted just as good!
the kiddos also had a blast playing tag in the dark...jaden brought out his glowing light saber & gave us a show...& at one point, we were all laying in the grass checking out the stars :0) i'm sure this will b the 1st of MANY campfires this year!sunday, the forecast called 4 rain...so we hit the park 1st thing - trying 2 beat the drops
also, daddy took Gabrielle's training wheels back off!!!
Grandpa taught her 2 ride without training wheels exactly a year ago...but once we got home, she got used 2 having them on again - too afraid 2 go without on the roads & sidewalks (can't say i blame her)...but she recently asked if we could take them off again & daddy was all 4 re-teaching her 2 ride! yet again, it only took her a matter of minutes 2 pick it up - & then she was outside on her bike 4 the rest of the day!
later that afternoon, daddy headed in2 work & the girls had a birthday party 2 attend...jaden & i went 4 ice cream & hung out till time 2 go pick the girls up...then my sis & her kiddos came by 4 some more bike riding & some apple tree climbing ;0)
after they left, the girls & i set about getting our seeds planted...in just a couple weeks, it'll b safe 2 put stuff in the ground & we wanted 2 start our tomatoes & peppers inside...we cannot wait 2 try out our gardening skills in our raised bed this year!!!1st, u fill the seed starter with soil
then poke holes 4 the seeds
add the seeds, then cover em up
& water
ta da!
these will sit out on our mud porch until time 4 them 2 go in the ground...u know my tiny tomato nut is super psyched about the jelly bean tomatoes we planted! ;0)finally last evening, Miss Corinn decided that she was determined 2 get that tooth out! it's been super loose 4 days now, but she's refused 2 let me touch it - insisting she'll get it out on her own...well, she tried & tried
& it was literally hanging on by a thread
but it was bed time, & she was tired & frustrated...finally, i asked her 2 let me see how loose it was...& with 1 firm yank, it was out!i admit, i tricked her - but she barely felt it! as soon as i pulled it, she felt the gap with her tongue & said, "u got it?!" she didn't care that i had tricked her at all - she was thrilled that it was out & she couldn't wait 2 stick that tooth in the tooth fairy cottage!
the tooth fairy came thru & brought Corinn a dollar...& this morning she was anxious 2 get 2 school & show everyone! she's the 1st 2 lose a tooth in her preK class!as i was brushing her hair this morning, she says, "u know mama? that was the tooth i eat with."
love this girl!
the rain began last night b4 Curtis was even home from work & continued 2 pour all night long...again, we woke up 2 that beautiful sound of rain hitting our metal roof - making it that much more difficult 2 drag our booties out of bed on a monday morning...but thankfully, the rain waited 2 start until after all our weekend fun
i'm praying it stops again 2day/2nite tho...i'm going with Jaden on a field trip 2 the National Zoo 2moro - it's not only the only 2nd grade field trip that they get 2 take (& my name was 1 of the few drawn in the chaperone lottery!), but Jaden is a HUGE fan of the zoo & has been anxiously counting down the days till our trip! it's been almost 2 years since our last family trip - we went on Mother's Day in 07...look at these lil cuties!
the forecast calls 4 mid-60s & PM showers - so we're praying that it's a nice, cool day (that's when the animals like 2 come out & play), & that the rain waits till we've gotten our fill of the animals 2 start! ;0)
i hope u guys had an excellent weekend too!
ps. i was originally supposed 2 start radiation 2day, but once i realized i'd b in DC all day 2moro & wouldn't b able 2 get my treatment, i postponed the start of radiation until wednesday (the 22nd) - yay, what a way 2 celebrate my wedding anniversary! ;0)
