Little Dancer...

This past Saturday Kara had a "mini" recital at the mall in front of Santa Cluas.

She did a wonderful job on her dance.

They performed a dance to Willy Wonka's "Pure Imagination"

My FAVORITE picture!!

with Miss Denisa

with her 2 BFF's...Rachel and Charlotte!

Ribbon Reef (wreath) for Sally!

A a BIG thank you I made a ribbon wreath for Sally.

She met me at Michael's and picked out all the ribbon she wanted for it...and I went to town!!

Oh and we got the idea from this awesome blog: http://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/search/label/wreath?updated-max=2010-09-17T00%3A27%3A00-06%3A00&max-results=20

14" wreath form all wrapped up...

10 different prints cut at 4.5in and sewed into loops...

..after I cut the loops apart from eachother....250 total!

....starting the gluing process.....

Close Up...

Completed Project!

New Project..

I made this Fall Wreath (I pronounce it reef...Sally kept correcting me) out of some Fall inspired fabric my grandma made me.

I might add our initial "B" to it somewhere or add a turkey....not sure at this point. I'm just excited to have a new fall wreath that cost me $0. Yep I didn't pay a thing for it...old coat hanger, hand me down fabric there ya go!!

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Last Saturday, Wayne lost his Grandpa Norm after a long battle with cancer. He was a wonderful man with a BIG heart. He will be truely missed!


This was taken 2 years ago this coming Christmas

Portland!

This past Friday Sally and I hopped on a plane and flew to Oregon to visit Megan. It was so much fun...starting with me being "man-handled" in security at Sacramento! I completely forgot that I had my pepper spray on key chain. I managed to get it off right as we were loading our carryons in the trays and I handed it over to the lady. Well she grabbed hold of my arm and called the head security guy. I told him I simply forgot it and they made sure I didn't set off the alarm and sent me on my way.

What a way to start the trip! Both Sally and I had a laugh over it and it makes for a wonderful memory of my first flight!

Sally and Megan on the MAX

Saturday Market....

the square..

famous Made in Oregon sign

courthouse

one of many bridges

across the river. While enjoying the scenery we were tempted to jump a random guy for his box of VooDoo Donuts. The line at the shop was very long and we weren't about to wait. But we could have taken them from the guy at the waterfront!

My first trip to IKEA!!

I love this picture!

Self portrait on the plane waiting to come home.....hello to Sally's shoulder!!

I had a wonderful time and was finally able to sleep in without any kids waking me up (it's only been almost 6 years)!

I can't wait until we can do it again.....

Introducing.....

William Ware Vieselmeyer III.

Born September 26, 2010 at 3:18pm.

5lbs 12oz and 20 1/4 in long.

I am so in love with my new nephew!!

Congrats to my brother billy and my sister-in-law Lacey!!

Happy Birthday to Me!

Today was my 33rd birthday!

I got to spend the evening with my family...missed Lacey (she's at home taking care of that precious baby boy due any time).

I made lemon cupcakes....regular size and some cute "mini" ones (so I wouldn't feel guilty having one)!

Thank you everyone for all the birthday wishes!!

Our soccer star!

Saturday was Kara's very first soccer game. She did an awesome job. Kara kept up with all the little guys on the team and played most of the game.

Grandpa said it was the best entertainment of the weekend!!

The banner my mom made for Kara's team!

Our cute little player

practicing being a goalie

she just threw the ball in...if you look close enough you can see part of the ball.

Playing forward...

Assisting in a goal!

she was done.....exhausted...can't you tell!

We're proud of you!

Michael took this picture....proud soccer mom!

Michael's 1st day of Preschool...

Michael started Preschool at the end of August. He is going to the same preschool, The Kids Place, that Kara went too. We love it there!

He was very excited to start school like his big sister Kara.

He's just a little excited....

all grown up....

with Miss Carol...

I took the day off and treated him to a happy meal afterwards.....

My handsome lunch date!

1st day of Kindergarten...

Today was Kara's first day of Kindergarten. She was very excited to start school.

I was able to walk her to class ( I wasn't sure if I was going to be able too since I had to meet my students). She didn't cry at all (yay) and when I saw her at recess she was more interested in playing than talking to me!

She did tell me she loved me when she saw me at lunch time (that made me feel good)!

proud of my big girl!
with her teacher...Ms. Sweger

went right to work

We're searching for clues....

Kara and Michael decided to look for clues around the house. Apparently they have clue searching clothing. Both are wearing pjs and then something else over it.

I asked what was in the bag and Michael told me it was their clue finding tools!

Love that they have an imagination!!!

From Dirt to Ballerina in a matter of 3 days...

She loves to fish and play in the dirt...

and she also loves to be a ballerina:

I apologize about the quality of the pictures...they certainly aren't the best but I had to share them.