All I want for Christmas......

Emily lost another tooth yesterday. I don't know how she eats anything! She was home sick but still managed to find enough energy to wrestle with Blaine who kicked out her loose front tooth! She just brought it to me and said look..... I was relieved. She had been wanting to pull it for days, but I am the mom who lets it fall out on its own pretty much.... cant do it! Sicko
So she was stoked to find what the tooth fairy left her. Glitter and all!! She looks so cute with out her 2 front teeth. I know this is just the beginning of that awkward stage that little girls have to endure about 2 years longer then the awkward stage of little boys. When the permanent teeth come in and are way too big for their little mouths, but for now she looks too precious for words!

The early bird gets the worm....

Every year my kids beg for store bought costumes for Halloween. And after seeing the price of them - cheap-o mom says no! But I gave in this year, and yes, I am not a procrastinator, so we bought them today! More detailed pictures to come on Halloween, but I think they made a good choice. Blaine wanted to be a pirate, even after seeing the Batman. Surprising, but I'll go with it. Emily chose Barbie from the new Barbie princess movie. No surprises there!

Good Bye Summer

Went camping one last time before the weather starts to turn cooler. Emily and Blaine love the "beach". Lake Mineral Wells has really nice camping spots. It is really just a nice place. 20 minutes from home, and it is like you are in a different area totally. My kids love to camp and play in the sand and the water. My goal for next summer is a real beach vacation. But for now, us poor folk, will just take Mineral Wells!!!

How we survived Hurricane Ike

So we were restricted to indoor activity Saturday due to Hurricane Ike. We heeded the warnings from all the weather stations and bunkered down!! I went to Walmart Friday evening for milk, without thinkink, and that place was a mad house!!! Everyone "stocking" up on supplies for the great storm! Give me a break! Yes we got rain, and yes we got wind. Nothing like how the wind blows in the panhandle 4 days out of the 7 in a week!!! But we survived for all of those who worried about us! =) And here is what it looked like at the Kapka Abode. Thanks to the Hannah Montana 3-D movie we managed just fine!

Blogger Virgin

ok --- so I think I finally deleted all the "extra" blog pages that I created while trying to set my blog up --- but now I need some tutoring! How do you guys add all the blog pages you visit? Did yall take a class on this or am I just dense? I can't believe I am spending this Sunday afternoon trying to figure this out!

When rednecks gather

It was that time of year again. When then neighbors cringe at the sound of rv's roaring down our small quiet road. The purpose Jamie wanted land fullfilled every Labor Day weekend. All our family and friends gather and we try to have a decent time. We play washers, horseshoes, have a chili cookoff, and auction items we all bring... made or bought. I think a good time was had by all, even if we did win the chili cookoff (again!), yes undefeated.... along with the horseshoe tournement. I guess we have an advantage on that one!!! We had lots of fun and look forward to doing it all again next year!

So today was the day. The day I have dreaded since last summer. Count Down. How will Emily take to going to school. How will she do? Will Blaine miss her? How will I do? What if some bully is mean to her? So we got up extra early this morning, after not much sleep last night from me, and got ready. Family affair taking her to school. Bye mom.... that was it! I was fine until little brother looked at me as we were leaving and said " I don't want to leave sissy here." As my snot came pouring, I said neither did I! Couldn't hardly wait until 3:15 for pickup. Out she came. A glorious smile on her face. She loved it. Can't wait to go back tomorrow. She already has picked out what she wants to wear. I think she is viewing this more as a fashion show. A girl after my own heart. I was proud beyond words of her .