Blend Tech blender

About 2 years ago I was at Sam's club when I saw the most awesome demo EVER. A blender that made ice cream, humus, soups, coffee...the guy never stopped. I NEEDED one! Unfortunately Isaac said $400 on a blender was "crazy" and "unacceptable". So I walked away blenderless. My dreams of all the awesomeness shattered. I talked about that thing so much Isaac got sick of it. Well, it just so happened while he was deployed they came back through. I thought about discussing it with him but then I remembered his favorite motto "better to ask for forgiveness than permission". I got one in white. When I told Isaac he looked shocked. Then I reminded him he had a brand new shotgun he had yet to shoot and a motorcycle in the garage he had yet to ride...3 years later. 'nough said. All I have to say is I love my Blend tech. So far I've made soups ( seriously you throw in all the veggies and some water...90 sec later, soup!), peanut butter, Ice cream, guacamole, juice, cookie batter,pancake batter, it shreds chicken...all in 90 secs or less! Love is really an understatement.

Show and tell

This story tickles me and it's something I want little Isaac to read someday....

Every Thursday at Isaac's school the boys bring something for Show and Tell. Isaac has asked from day one to bring his toy shot gun. It makes the noise, spits out shells...it's pretty realistic. Every week I say, "I forgot to ask your teacher pick___ instead" This time he was adamant that he bring the gun "mom you say so every week. It's my favvoooorriiittteee toy!" I told him
To put it I the car and we would ask his teacher. First I ran into the upper school principle and asked, " sure! I don't have a problem but ask Mrs Taylor" I ran into Mrs Taylor...*turning red* " can my son bring this fake shot gun for show and tell?" *gulp*..."honey I'm an Army wife!"...now on to Mrs. lee...let me just say it is crazy awkward carrying a fake gun to school. I wanted to say to every parent I passed "it's for show and tell"...Anywhoo, Mrs Lees response "cool! Does it make a noise?!"... His classmates parents response. 1) He's just practicing his second amendment right ...2) They did pass a new open carry law.
*whew* thank the Lord for non uptight parents and teachers that realize not all kids are mini psychopaths. Sometimes they just want to show off their cool toy gun :)

Haircuts

All,

School pictures will be taken of all students on Tuesday, October 2nd. Students wear their normal school day uniform (hair cuts optional). The proofs will be sent home along with an order form the following week.

Hope this clears up any confusion about the calendar.

Have a great weekend,

Ann Taylor
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Nothing like getting an email on a Friday and realizing your weekend is crazy busy and that Isaacs haircut would have to be squeezed in on a mon. His haircut was not optional. It was to long to spike up and look messy down.

I got his haircut on base. It's my go to place when Isaac is gone. Our usual guy was not there and it made me a tad nervous. I looked around and thought we could go with anyone but the guy with the shaky hands. We got a lady. She asked what I wanted. I pointed to a nice looking gentleman and said, "clean cut like him but not so short. These are for his school pic..." BUZZ went the clippers right down the middle of his head. WTH?! I'm gonna smack someone look must have registered across my face because she said, " is that to short?" my curt response was, "well there's nothing you can do about it now!" she said, "you said short like him" (pointing to the guy) ' I said clean like him and longer on the top' stare down followed by awkward silence and then she proceeded to buzz the rest of his head. Israel was next. Payback time lady. He screamed "NOOO! NOOO!", he kicked his legs, he waved his arms, he shook his head. She was super sweet with him and said really soothing words. She redeemed her tip and Israel took care of the karma.

5 years all ready

Can't believe you're 5!

My Isaac,

What can I say...I blinked and you turned five! This year has been so much fun. I've watched you go from a shy little guy to a brave one that makes friends easily. I love that you are so kind hearted and want to share everything with your brother. I wanted to make you a picture like Israels, with all of your "likes" but you have so many! And you seem to change them every week. How about we do your currents!?....

color: Red

Thing to do: play Angry Birds or Old Yeller with Scooter.

Food: pizza, nuggets, mac&cheese....to name a few

Hero: Daddy. You want to do everything he does!

Sport: You like them all!

I love you my little man. I am excited to see what year 5 is going to be like! I am sure more exciting than the last :)

Love, Mommy

Behind before I even started

I like to go back and read my old post from time to time. Tonight I went back to read about Isaac finishing up preschool and realized to my shock and horror I only wrote it on my head! Ha ha. So here it is 3 months late...

When Isaac started at VCA last year I didn't prepare him. The poor lil guy went in knowing how to count to 10, basic shapes, and sing his ABC's. He was the youngest in the class, and very shy. Mrs. Rhea and Mrs. McCulluen worked very hard and patiently with him and me. By the end of the year he knew how to write the alphabet and all the phonetic sounds, count to 100 and write his #'s, he knows shapes I've never heard of. There's so much he learned! Too much to list. As a mother, the most important thing he learned last year, to me,was confidence. It was so awesome to see him blossom from the shy guy to the confident little boy who said hello to everyone and could approach other kids.

Here are some pictures... The first one is a first and last day of school. Picture #2 is a collage of Isaac with his teachers, his class, and the end of year present from Mrs.Rhea. She wrote out words that described each student, she chose a different background that matched their personalities, and when she handed them out she would hug each student and say, "I love you". Anyone could see the kids loved her back. We couldn't have pictured a better first year for Isaac. We are blessed to be part of Veritas.

Ladies and Gentlemen...we have a kindergartner!

Whoa! We have a kindergartner! That's crazy! I have to admit this year went so much better than last.There were no tears as I dropped him off (maybe, one or two were shed on the way home but not at the actual school. Proud of myself for holding it together ha ha). There were a few reasons things went so much better.

 

1. This is our second year at VCA. We love it there! Isaac learned so much last year and we know he'll learn a ton this year.

 

2. We knew some of the parents and kids. It's always easier to go back to something familiar.

 

3. Isaac's teacher. Ok, I'll admit, I've only talked to her twice. But seriously, such a sweet patient lady. Not to mention she sent emails before school started. She all ready sent one about how the kids first day went! Can we say AHHH-MAZING! She likes to take pictures, she super organized, and she's funny. This is going to be a great year!

 

Ps. For any of our military friends or friends in the OKC area. If you're looking for a wonderful place to send your child. We highly recommend this school. www.vertiasclassical.com . A great education, caring staff and teachers, God centered. Love it, love it, love it!

 

Here's a few pictures

praying with Daddy after breakfast for the new school year

All cute in his uniform

He found his seat :)

A note from his teacher. She's so sweet! I love how much she cares.

some advice from a 30 year old mom

I went to the mall the other day. It was one of those unplanned trips. I usually don't like the mall. Mainly, because of the teenagers. They hang out in groups of 3 or more and don't seem to care about anyone but themselves. I figure one of these days I'm going to snap and mow over at least 5 of them with my sit and stand if they can't be a little courteous and move a few steps to let people pass. Seems I've gone on a bunny trail. I noticed the teenage girls were in "mom clothes". Seriously, Nike shorts and t-shirts, teased hair, and makeup. Let me tell you something little girls. I was in the same outfit. Well, kinda, my teased hair was the result of a 2 year old, and I was wearing makeup that was meant to enhance my beauty...not make it...but that's for another blog. Anywhoo, my point is, I was in my gym clothes because I didn't have time to run home and put them on. The gym has to be part of my day and I have to do errands around it. For Pete's sake put on a cute outfit. You have the time. Hurry! Not to far from now you'll wish you could ;)