on going to church...

Here in Alabama church is pretty consistent, most people go. I am reminded of when I was in Utah, most people went there, but it seemed like it was mostly a defensive move, to prove the Mormons wrong or something. I like going to church, it's nice having another community that I belong to. I like having dinner prepared for me on Wednesday nights, and the kids can play while I chat with other moms. I also like believing in God. I feel better feeling like something bigger is taking care of things here. I don't think, however, that there is a "wrong church" or a "right church", I think that as long as we go, it's all good. Now, I don't mean that if you don't go it's bad, you have that right as a human being, if you can't fit it in your day then by all means, don't go. I like going because I feel better when I go to church. I like singing the hymns and the fellowship with the people at church, feeling like I'm being cared for, not just by a higher power, but also by the congregation. I feel better not only by praying for the poor, sick and suffering, also because we donate time, money and service to them.

There you have it, why I like church. Besides, look how cute the kids are in their little dresses. :)

Baby Princess going to school...

There she is before her first day. I am so proud of her being at "preschool", but I feel like my baby is growing all up. I have always been happier when my kids have grown older, but now I guess it feels more final. I'm not going to have anymore kids, I am not even sure if I can. She's my last baby.

She was probably more ready for school than I was, no tears. And look at her, a cute little school girl! :)

Big Brother 10

Yes, I am an addict of this show. I have been before, and I was able to not watch for a few years, but now I'm back. I also decided that I could never live there for how ever many weeks the show goes on, because not everyone makes their bed! That is one of my biggest pet peeves. I don't know why, but to me, making the bed is the easiest job, so why not do it everyday? It's better than cleaning the floors (my least favorite job, btw)!

Fairy Tale Ball

Last night we went to the Fairy Tale Ball sponsored by Child Care Resources. Both girls dressed like princesses and were able to dance and play with other fellow princesses. Apparently this is an annual event, but this is the first year we heard about it, so we will be back, it's for the kids.

They met pirates, and received some gold doubloons.



Big Girl Princess danced in front of the stage. Husband and I noticed that she bounced in front of the stage, as if she's ready for rock concerts, we figure it's in her blood. :)



Both princesses were able to ride in Cinderella's carriage.



Big Girl Princess had a sword fight of sorts with a giant.



Baby Princess was ready to go home first.

a joke by Baby Princess

Baby Princess: knock, knock...

me: Who's there?

BP: Orange.

me: Orange, who?

then she laughs hysterically, makes me laugh too, pretty funny joke. :)

back from the beach

This is what I noticed while at the beach. The uniform for getting your picture taken with family to put on Christmas cars (or Holiday cards, to be more p.c.) is white shirt and khaki shorts. Not us though, we're pretty random...

just what I noticed here.

Sorry, it has been a long time since I last blogged, and as I found out in playgroup today, I should have at least been reading them! DRAMA!!! BTW, Hear Their, if you do go to Jerry Springer, I so want to tag along, that show is too damn funny.

Today, we went to playgroup where the kids had fun, and BP fell asleep on the way home, bonus. Then BGP and I played Jr. Monopoly, which I like so much better than regular Monopoly. Later on we went to Costco, there were a few things we needed and the milk there is $1 cheaper by the gallon. On the way home BP was telling me that when we got home she wanted to "play backekball".

I was talking with fellow mamas today about how when the kids grow it is kind of sad, don't get me wrong, I like when they can care better for themselves, but there is this whole "kid" look that goes away, I have noticed this with BGP. I saw a picture of her on the wall today, and she had this little face, and she was so cute, but now she has turned all little girl, and she's still cute, but there just seems to be more maturity there, and it's like she went from cute to pretty overnight. (wow, that is a serious run-on sentence, but I was just typing the thoughts as they came.) Maybe I am making no sense to anyone (all three or four of you) reading this, but just what I've noticed.