A fun night had by alll....

We got the "kids" a karaoke machine for Christmas.... secretly I wanted it!!! But look who all has enjoyed it... It seems like everytime we bring it out it becomes a late night... Times like these is why I love my family and miss them so much!

advice...anyone... hello ANYONE

so today while Blaine was crying because I wouldn't let him be mean to his sister, who is home from school due to lovely strep and flu virus, I thought... wow - what a great op to take a pic and post on my blog of my precious baby. But then I thought twice about going into his room for fear I may beat him!
I don't get it! How can he be so good at school for his teachers, and good for me while sister is at school. How can you teach a 3 year old not to be jealous!! And I am not just talking about Emily, its anything and anyone.... Jamie, my neighbor Beth, family, facebook..... How can I curb his jealousy and keep my sanity!?!?!?!

A look at 2008 Kapka style

WoW! another year already gone! I guess its true what they say. Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer you get to the end, the faster it goes!

Well lets see... what a year. We have really settled down here in Weatherford. We like it for the most part. We love our church and we continue to pray that God uses us to build His kingdom. The hard part is just obeying that calling.....I have begun to follow alot more then I used to and I can be a scary thing when you step out of your comfort zone but you also gain AMAZING peace in the process.


We found a really awesome camp site just up the road from us that we utilized quit a bit this year and plan to do so in the new year too. I know everyone is jealous of our luxurious travel trailer, but I would be too if it weren't my own! Mineral Wells State Park has been a familiar place for the Kapka's. We have made some really great memories there that I hope my kids never forget!

Jamie still works with ConocoPhillips. At the beginning of each year, he works alot of hours and is out of town alot. He really hates being aways so much but thankful he has a secure job in this economy. He has made some really good friends there. We hated it that the Gallegos moved back to the panhandle. I know Jamie misses talking to him at work everyday. And I miss my shopping buddy. Their friendship is like no other. Jamie also purchased a motorcycle this year that he loves. I can't bring myself to ride with him, but it is a great stress reliever for him.

Emily started Kindergarten this year. That change in life was so much harder then turning 30! She is doing great. Making new friends and learning so much! She loves her teacher, and I am so proud of her. I can't believe how much my life changed when she started. We are so busy all the time it feels like. Blaine really misses his big sis but also really enjoys the one on one time with mom during the day! He and I are still going to Kidz Day out at New River Fellowship. He does so good there and is learning lots of things that he wouldn't want to take the time at home to sit down and learn. I love my job and love all my kids (4-5 year olds) all 16 of them! And I have a great friend in my co-teacher Brandy. We are both scatterbrained, and crazy, but we balance each other out well.

Our 2nd annual family reunion was so much fun and we hope it just continues to grow! Of course, we took the chilie trophey again.... really I don't know how. We did get some of our good friends to judge it but really that had nothing to do with it. But seriously, all the chilie was so good, I can't believe we did win. We swam, we conversated, we had an auction, we had a horseshoe and washer tournament. Next year I think we will add Karaoke to the mix. I am pretty sure all the worlds problems were solved over that Labor Day weekend. Anyone is welcome to come and we really have a blast. Would love to hear more ideas on what all we could do.

We also had a halloween party with our neighbors the Brocks. We had such a good time. We set up an area for the kiddos and had a costume contest. Lots of fun. The Brock family is our family here. I don't know what I would do without them. I see many more parties with them in the future.

I miss all our family in Hereford still, and every time I go back it is harder to leave. I don't guess it ever will get easy leaving. Going back home definitely grounds you! Brings you back to your roots. We will have some family here in the near future. Jamie's mom and dad are retiring here from Flagstaff AZ. They have bought the house across the street. We are so glad to have them here!

Well - just wanted to share my thoughts of this year a little. Brought a smile to my face for sure. Life changes, and there has been some things happen this year that really rocked the boat, but God stretches us through those situations and you can only reflect on them and be blessed!

The Kapka's are praying everyone has a great 2009!

Filled with joy

I am blessed beyond measure of God's gifts in my life! We are thankful for our friends and family and wanted to wish all of you a Merry Christmas. I hope no one loses sight of what this holiday is all about!!!

not expecting this..

For the past couple of days, Emily has had a couple of wheezing episodes. We've been wondering if she had asthma for a while. We've always treated it at home with breathing treatments. Last night she came and woke me up and couldn't catch her breath, couldn't speak, and was holding her chest. Scared me to death. We got up and did a breathing treatment and waa-la problem solved.

So we went to see Dr. Marsh this morning. My goal was to get a rescue inhaler to keep at school in case she had an outbreak. But he recommended daily maintenance steroids. Their side effects aren't as bad as the rescue treatments, but I didn't expect that at all.

If any of you guys have dealt with this I would love to hear your stories. Now that I am home, I have thought up some more questions that I need to call Dr. Marsh about. Any thing you guys have to contribute to my saneness on this issue is greatly appreciated

A spoiled kid

This morning I was listening to more of the big auto companies wanting money - a bailout. I laughed out loud at Dave Ramsey's response. He recommends telling them, along with all the other companies wanting bailouts, NO! He compared it to a kid on the cereal isle throwing a fit, and getting his/her way. What will they do the next time they miss-manage their finances and give loans to peeps who can't pay it back. Which he hit the nail on the head!
Here is my solution......

Give every TAX PAYER, instead of the big corporations, a cut of money, based on what they make, dependants and so on. I know if I got that kind of money, I would pay off my mortgage, remodel areas of the house I want, pay off my van and probably spend some doing something fun with my family, since its been a while since we've got to go on a real vacation. If every taxpayer did the exact same thing, all the banks would be back on track because people would pay off debt.

I'm just saying......

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!