2nd six weeks of school

Emily got her first real report card yesterday. The first six weeks was ended with teacher conferences to discuss how well she did. I was a little concerned because she was so shy with her teacher, she didn't do well when she was tested one on one. So we talked about it, and I guess something sunk in. She got an E on for "exceeds expectations". I can't even express how proud of her I am. She says she likes school except it is so long, and they have so much to do in a day, but obviously she is attaining something.

We've had a bout with a major bully. He sat right next to Emily and was very rough, took things away and threatened to cut her with scissors, and kick her a@# and then come to our house and kick mine. A very trying time, what is the right words to say when you want to go and find his parents and do something to them that he has threatened to your 6 year old? And the day I decided to discuss it with her teacher, she was moved to a different table. A prayer answered!! I still called and talked to her teacher, who was unaware of all of his threats. I know Emily will have to get a thick skin because this is just the first of many, but how can kids be so mean at such a young age.

I just am beaming over my daughter and had to get it out. She is growing up so fast and learning so many things at school, good and bad. I will blink my eye and she will be a senior. I am just trying to relish in this moment with her!

still trying to wrap my head around

how dumb americans can be!! Seriously - you voted for this?
I am trying to see the good in him. Hopefully he "will try to win us over",speaking of the americans who didn't vote for him. Wanting to pass partial abortion, gay marriages, raise taxes!! Yeah, he is going to be great change!! Rockin! All we can do now is pray for our leadership!

Halloween Party

Ok - so I had a fallen out with my camera. We broke up for a bit, but we are back together, stronger then ever! So here are some of the happenings that took place at the Kapka house over the month of October. We celebrated Emily's 6th birthday - fun filled day with a field trip to Green Meadows Farm then her party on Saturday. The next week, Blaine went with my class to Main Stay Farm. And last we are going to start another tradition of having a Halloween party with our neighbors, The Brocks. We had too much fun not to do it again next year! We had games for the kids, karaoke for everyone, and lots of good conversations. Shyann won the child costume contest. Pretty hard to beat out a 2 year old dressed as a skunk, and Dog won the adult. Enjoy the pics!

Fall Field Trips

Happy Birthday Emily

So I noticed I had posted the same field trip pictures.... so let me try this again

slow down sally....

oh my gosh!!! Is this how it is once your children enter school????? I am not even going all out for PTA president or anything and I feel like I am drowning!!! This has been my week(maybe I am just spoiled?)

Monday --- take father in law to Dallas Love, shop for Emily's party since I have mother in law for help. Take advantage of that for shizzle
Tuesday -- RETURN to dentist to have crowns put back on, after spending over $2000 at the first of the year for the same crap!... because they came off on Friday, and told one of my fillings HE did has to have a root canal and crown.... $800.... enough said... just taking antibiotics now, to try to keep swelling down until Christmas is over. Blessing in disguise... great way to loose a little extra weight
Weds--- KDO
Thurs--- Pick up father in law from Dallas Love, run errands with the in laws, they are moving across the street.
Fri --- room mom responsibilities for Emily's field trip, her birthday, more family coming in
Sat --- 12 six year old girls at the house for birthday party.

BIG SIGH... just getting it all out helps peeps!!!! Love to you all... count down until Halloween Party!

I have officially arrived at Oldville

I am officially old! Here I am on my blog, fuming about this bailout. Issues in the government and the economy finally rocks my core. I wondered when this day would come. I would hear my parents talking politics and stuff and just think "old codgers". Well here I am.
I have issues with this bailout. I am having a hard enough time at the gas pump and groceries for my own family to want to bail out any big business that goofed. Who bails out small business on Main street USA that begin to struggle? No one - that is right, they close their doors! Who is going to pay off my debt? Me myself and Jamie!
If Americans wouldn't live beyond their means, if Clinton(and congress at that time) wouldn't have passed mortgage securities, which in turn would have eliminated the need for 100% financing, we wouldn't be in this mess!
More importantly if the people in Washington had any kind of morals, and trusted God, or even seeked Him out on issues first, our nation wouldn't be talking about Bailout! Thank God, He is the ultimate one in control and my duty as a Christian is to pray for our leadership, which I have to admit I have slacked. At this point, that is all I can do! I pray there is one soul in authority that He can use for His glory!!!
Ok - I'll get off my soap box now.