Happy Birthday Sissy!

Sissy turned 7 yesterday.

Happy Birthday to my beautiful, precious baby girl!

Dear Sissy,

I can not believe you are 7 already. Where has the time gone? I cried yesterday morning as I watched you sleep before waking you up for school, knowing you were now 7 and how amazing of a little girl you are. I am so over joyed and drop-to-my-knees thankful that God blessed Daddy's and my life with you. As I care for you and challenged by you, I'm reminded that you teach me and make me a better person; I strive each day to do the same for you.

You've grown up so much in the past year. I've watched you gain more confidence, make new friends, do well in school, read on your own, help teach your little brother (for good & bad..LOL) , draw closer to taking your step of faith, and, basically, started acting like a big girl, complete with some new "lingo". :)

There are so many memories I have from the past year, but one that makes me smile with pride was watching you dance in our church's Sounds of Christmas. You've never liked crowds and tend to be shy around people you do not know well. It was a big step for you to dance in a musical with many other dancers in front of a lot of people. You did so well in all 3 performances and all the rehearsals.

One of the many, many things I love about you is your imagination. You love to play pretend...dress up, barbies, dolls, etc. Like when I was a child, you enjoy spending time playing alone, just you and your imagination. I just know you'll enjoy reading as you get older...adventure is only as far away as a book.

I also love how kind hearted you are. The sweet notes, pictures & stories you give me (& Daddy) just keep coming. You worked so hard this year to make my birthday special. You are so generous with your friends and your little brother (sometimes..LOL). At school, you wrote about what you want to be when you grow up -- an animal shelter volunteer so you can take care of the animals and find homes for them.

I love how artistic you are. Beyond being terrific at coloring, you can draw so well. Last year and this year, the class awards you received at school were for being artistic. I've kept so many of your drawings for your scrapbook.

I love how funny and entertaining you are...always have been. Thank you for the laughter and smiles you've given me, Daddy and JT. You march to your own beat and I love that. Just the other day you were dancing through Target. Daddy asked if you could walk normal. My answer was "No." That is one wish I have for you...to always be yourself. You are unique and special.


And, of course, I have to mention how beautiful you are. I love to look at you, especially into those big, blue eyes. And, you are beautiful on the inside as well as the outside. I love seeing your actions and words that demonstrate that. I've always told you (& will continue to) that God made you special and I know he has a special plan just for you.


I love you!! Mom

Summer is almost here!

It's hard to believe that summer is almost here! The good news is we are all ready for it. Time for a break from the routine and Mommy to be done with school/pta duties. Here are some recent pictures preparing for summer and being outdoors; they include ones from Memorial Day, which we spent with Daddy's friend and co-worker Billy and his family. Their home is basically in the country and has several things the kids would love to have -- pool, trampoline, wii, dog, cats, 4 wheelers. I'm surprised we got them to leave. :)
More to come. Sorry it's been awhile since I've posted. Just really busy right now until end of school. Momma Wolg

Our budding artists...they covered the driveway with drawings

JT with his preschool teachers, Mrs. Sue & Mrs. Dessie

Last day of preschool for the summer...
JT is ready for Summer Fun Day at preschool.

Memorial Day...riding 4 wheelers

Daddy was torched by this point!

Sissy modeling her new swimsuit -- She loves the pool.

I'm sure we'll spend a lot of time at the pool this summer.

JT played with a water gun as big as he was.

He had a great time squirting everyone, like Daddy and Sissy.

Ahhhh!

All tuckered out...

Gone in 6 Seconds, Not 60

Daddy at the Dragway 5/8/09

6.27 @ 111.4 mph

Cool Car

that's "loud, loud" as JT puts it

Fast Car

Just Call Me "Grace"

Yesterday evening, I had an accident and hurt my foot. Don't worry, nothing big. :) Sissy asked me why I keep getting boo-boo's. Awww, that's a good question. I told her that Mommy is just not graceful. In fact, my parents nicknamed me "Grace" -- one of my nicknames anyway. Daddy came home to find me hobbling around. I told him I fell off the ladder, okay, step stool. He asked "it folded up on you?" Pause. "aaa, yeah" Busted. He asked "did you stand on the handle?" "aaaa, yeah" LOL! Just for a second...a second too long, CRASH.

For as long as I can remember, I've been having accidents, big and small. I could not begin to list them all, but here's a few for your amusement... Most of them were as a child or teenager...

• Totalled my new 10-speed by hitting parked car
• Broken arm -- fell off a swing set
• Cut head open -- hit metal bar on trampoline...was before days with round bars and pads (watched Mom faint)
• Concussion -- head vs. baseball bat, head lost (thanks big sis)
• Sprained ankle with new "Yo-Yo's"...if you're old enough, you'll remember these shoes
• Face plant on entry hall wall -- new house, running, dark, misjudged
• Concussion with ride in ambulance, was out on this one -- fell off top of slide onto asphalt...was before wood chips or anything soft
• Toothpick into knee, under kneecap...I just remember running, falling ???
• Hit parked car being pulled on an inner tube on a snow day -- wrong street, cute boys; required surgery to fix this one later
• In a hurry, need to iron, wearing a mini skirt, board too low...okay, surely you can figure this one out - ouch
• while i'm thinking about burns, went to borrow an iron in dorm, still hot, talking to friend, Ouch -- there goes the lower leg this time
• fall asleep on the beach, for a loooong time...reaction to sunburn and aloe -- ENORMOUS head, basically disfigured for about 72 hrs
• Hurt foot when I totalled my Prelude...a mile from home
• Many broken pinkie toes...the darn furniture keeps moving!
• Hurt big toe -- dropped 2 liter of DP on it
• Roller skates on steep driveway, twisted ankle

Too many examples of my gracefulness, too little time. Mom said I caused all her gray hair. I say "NOT". Have you met my Dad and Sister.

Until next time and the next injury...Momma Wolg

"Swine Break"

This week, we had an unexpected break from school and routine with what Moms called "Swine Break". Our local school district closed school with the swine flu scare due to a confirmed case and several probable cases in the district. So, no school for either kiddo this week (or so we thought). Initially, I thought "wow" what a change for the quiet house last week and lucky me, I get to entertain two kiddos at home all week. Well, "swine break" has been a blessing. It has been nice being home with the kids playing, relaxing and a break in routine. JT was at Grammy and Papa's all last week, and we missed him terribly. It was so nice spending time together and watching the kids play together, which they have done very well this week. We didn't have to be any where or do anything. Just play, watch movies. I baked cookies and made homemade salsa (thanks Susan for the recipe). The kids had toys all over the house. It turned out to be a blessing this week. BUT, all good things come to an ending. LISD is reopening school tomorrow and preschool is going back Friday. So, this evening we picked up all the toys and tried to go to bed on time. Back to the routine.

I love you Sissy and JT, my precious, beautiful and funny children. Momma Wolg

JT is using his tools to "fix" things, like our laundry basket.

Sissy and JT played the kitchen alot, which was relocated into the family room. Sissy had fun with it, although as you see here, she has outgrown it size-wise.

Happy Birthday Zachary!

Last week, Zachary, my nephew, turned 1. His birthday party was Saturday. Here's some pictures I took. It's always fun to get together with the cousins and watch the kids play.
Zach is the youngest of my nieces and nephews. It's going to be fun watching him grow up and get old enough to start hanging out with JT. Zach, or Z-Man as they've nicknamed him, appears to be fearless, like his two older sisters. Paul & Teresa, my advice is to make sure your insurance doesn't lapse as your kids get bigger. Lyndsey kept wanting to take Z's new riding toy upstairs; I kept envisioning the "indoor stair luge". Zach wanted to go under the trampoline while they were jumping, just cause it looked cool under there. Kinda sounds like Paul, his daddy.

I'm waiting for something?

Is this really okay?

Finger Licking Good!

The brothers playing Wii.

JT loves the toys at Jerry & Susan's house -- construction & trains!It was the 2 & 3 yr old that were being good -- "reading" books together.
It was a jump'in good time; see Zach below...

"Pretty Flower"

The big girls...posing for the camera as usual

Hope you had a great birthday Z-man. We love you!

Momma Wolg