1st Grade?!? WhAt? wHeN? HoW?? Where did the time go?

So wasn't I just blogging about my BABY starting kindergarten. Where did that year go? Where did summer go??? They are so right when some veteran school mom tells you time flies once they get in school!!

Here is how Emily's day went -- highs and lows......

Disappointment right off the bat to learn her friend Abby had fever the first day and couldn't go to school. But then got to pick out which new school clothes outfit to wear... ahhh the forbidden clothes at last get to be worn!

1st graders sit in desks... not shared tables, so that's a plus.

For good choices, the class stuffed Dalmatian gets to set on your desk... very cool! As per Emily

Made a new friend named Maddie

Seen lots of friends from last year.

1st graders get to do really cool stuff. Nothing like we did last year mom!

Really held it together until mom started walking out.... she shed a few tears that I wasn't expecting. Felt like I left my heart sitting at that desk! But she was shining like a rock star when she came out of school that day!! She had a great first day...... now the rest of the week has been difficult. She is trying to balance being a good friend to everyone with a friend who wants only Emily's friendship. Trying to give the good example talk.... but we all remember how hard those days were!!!

Rangers vs. Red Sox

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Took in our first Ranger's Game since we've moved down here yesterday. We decided the kids were finally old enough to enjoy it. I am not real sure they enjoyed all of it, but they did have fun. I think they loved the food more then anything. Blaine was so impressed by it all, he took a nap! He is a scheduled mom's dream.... although, that isn't me! I know some of you are hating me now for that comment! ha We had a ton of fun. Rangers won 4 -3 and clinched the 1st place wildcard in the playoffs!!! Go Rangers!

A hard lesson learned... R.I.P Belle 2007-2009

This has been a hard week for the Kapka's. Emily's cat Belle was in an accident yesterday. She was on the garage door and I went to shut it. Her leg got caught in one of the panels and crushed her leg. Broken beyond repair, or repair that we could afford. Our options, Kitty heaven or 3 legged cat. It was her front left leg so we opted for heaven.
Emily and Blaine are heartbroken! Jamie is out of town, so momma had to make alot of hard decisions on her own. It will be one that I will question doing the right thing for the rest of my life.
Thank you Jesus for your grace that got me through this week!!!!

Christmas in July

This is my answer to "what do you want for Christmas"



Not sure why a guy would wear this... but it is something that needs to be in my wardrobe! A must have for any Bon Jovi fan!

Now you have been informed!

Rednecks on Parade

One of the gifts from Mom and Dad for Blaine's 4th birthday was tickets to Texas Motorspeed Way to see the Monster Trucks. A good time was had by ALL. Emily loved it! Blaine loved it! Dad loved it! And I loovveeedd to people watch at this event! Good family entertainment!

Happy Birthday Mini Jamie.....aka Blaine

Ivan Blaine Kapka entered this world July 15th at 6:45pm. The first thing I noticed was how big his hands were, and how loud he was crying! He weighed 9 lbs 8 oz and was 19 3/4 in long. He completed our family. I can't help but think about his chubby little cheeks and his unconditional love for me. And then I remember our first year!!! He is the reason he completed our family! He is all boy, energetic, but full of compassion and empathy! He adores his big sister, motorcycles, and baseball, really any sport, and hot wheels. I just wanted to share with you how this week is a bittersweet for the Kapka's.
Happy Birthday Big Boy!

Stylin' Tyme....

Emily wanted to jump on the band wagon, and cut all her hair off. Every little girl in Mrs. W's kindergarten class started out with long hair at the first of the year, and all graduated with short hair minus Emily.
After tons of begging her Daddy to cut her hair, he finally gave in (like I told him, this is one battle I don't want to fight. There will be bigger fish to fry later on...)
Makes her look so much older to me. I have to face it... sniff sniff. I have to admit, it is easier to take care of then when it was long!