Little boys are made of.....

The first year of his life I would agree with boys being made of snails and puppy dog tails... but 6 years later I think differently. Our days are full of baseball, batman adventures, and sporadic nonsense that comes from his mouth. For example, last night during our nightly prayers, here is his " Thank you God for ..... Life insurance." Over the course of this year, he has started baseball (our rule was 5 yrs old), learned to ride his bike without training wheels and has become EXTREMELY picky about his clothes. And in the fall he starts kindergarten. This has been a big year for him!

Happy Birthday Ivan Blaine Kapka!!! Mom and Dad are some very proud parents!

Things I love
a. how I view boys differently since I've had one of my own.
b. Blaine's love for his family, his friends, and baseball
c. dirt bike toys in the bath tub!

end of this era

I've been counting down to summer and super busy with graduation and end of the year stuff and his baseball schedule it hadn't hit me that Blaine won't be coming to school with me in the fall! I will have 2 in school! On one hand I am sad to think he won't be my constant tag-a-long, and on the other, a whole Friday to myself!!! He is has grown into a very sweet independent boy who will do great next year. He makes me proud daily. I am a little worried about all the girls who stopped me daily in the halls at preschool to pass the message "I love Blaine. Be sure and tell him Mrs. Jessica" ummmmm no!

Things I love:

1. New chapters and beginnings
2. the sweet family God blessed me with
3. Friday's beginning in August!!!! Call me for lunch!

Showtime!!

Emily wanted to sign up for dance this year. We were glad to hear she was ready to step out of her comfort zone!!!! Her and her class has worked hard since January for the recital which was this weekend. We were extremely proud of her! She was really nervous, but you would have never known it from her performance. Blaine really enjoyed watching but was wiped out right after!!!!

Way to light up the stage Emily!

New Chapter

In July of 2005, we bought a 1975 Scotty from a friend for $200. I loved going camping as a kid, but hated the summer heat in at midday so we wanted something we could get in out of the heat for our kids on our camping trips. It was the best purchase we ever made. We have made so many great memories out of this little trailer, that wasn't much to look at, with our own family as well as friends!
Its been almost 6 years, and we began to outgrow it! We purchased an "upgrade" and decided it was time to sell. It was a hard break to make. We sold it to a guy in Dallas who has plans to restore it. If you wish to follow his progress, he has a facebook page called Stash Dallas.
As we watched it drive away it felt like part of my life was being pulled away with it. We've got to get some camping trips planned in our new trailer PRONTO!

Things I love

1. Vintage Trailers
2. Memories
3. That my kids were just as sad as we were to see it leave.

Snow Days

4 snow days in a row in North Texas??? Get out of Dallas..... no seriously - snow and ice get out!!! We've been stoved up in this house for 4 days now with only one trek to the store. The kids have enjoyed no school, but they are also really tired of one another. I did take the opportunity to finish baby gifts and make 18 horse heads for Wild West day at school. God provided me the time to do it so I better hop on it before baseball season starts. Oh how I can't wait for that --- because spring is so close at that point!!!

Things I love???
1. changing into dirty pj's into clean ones day after day
2. Frito Pie
3. Summer Summer Summer TIME!!!!!!!

Christmas

I know Christmas is about the birth of our Savior! And I am so thankful for the holiday to celebrate that openly.... however, with small kids, Santa is just soooo much fun! I can't imagine not allowing my kids not to know about Santa because it takes away from the real holiday. Studies show, memories are one of the most sacred things you can give your children, and holiday's and vacations are the best way to create them. I know all my memories are mainly from Christmas and Easter, and Christmas because of Santa.

I was told by a friend about this website that you can set up an email to be sent from Santa for your kids. Emily and Blaine loved it and seeing the look on their face was priceless. You can set it up however you want -- talk about walking a straight line if Santa sent you an email with all the details of your naughty adventures! Instant obedience! (notice Blaine's face)

Things I love?

1. My Savior Jesus - Happy Birthday
2. Santa
3. Portablenorthpole.tv for helping us create this memory!

State Fair 2010

We've lived in North Texas for almost 5 years now, and going to the State Fair was on our goal list since. We finally made it happen this year. We took the train from Ft. Worth to Dallas, and the kids loved that almost as much as the fair. We decided that is the only way to travel to Dallas - no traffic!!!
Then the fair - we had fun, but it was so expensive. We actually prefer the Tri-State fair in the panhandle. $53 to walk in and most of the exhibits you had to pay for. The free ones were looking at cars! Rides were 10 tickets each on average. It was a mini vacation. I have to look at it that way - and not the fact that I could have a new dishwasher in my kitchen right now! The food was great. I could feel my arteries just walking by some of the booths. Fried pina coladas, fried beer, fried cheesecake (my fav), funnel cakes (Blaine's favorite), Cotton Candy (Emily's fav), Fletchers Corn Dogs, and Fried Frito Pies.... fried goodness heaven! I think I actually heard angels singing at one point.
But above all this, the greatest thing about the fair --- the people who dance to all the music at the rides..... people watching at the fair was the best!!!!!

Things I love:
1. Train rides to avoid traffic, and seeing celebrities on the rail!
2. Delight in the kids faces
3. Fried food goodness