September 29, 2008

We woke up to a storm rolling through this morning.

September 28, 2008

Ok, so this one needs an explanation. This is a message my mother creating with her cute decorative blocks. While we on our way to Las Vegas, I received a phone call from my mother saying that Jasper escaped out her front screen door and he was running away from them as they gave chase. They recruited the help of a neighbor and her son. Jasper was in an area that is a green belt behind the houses which was a very steep slope. My father and this neighborhood boy climbed the hill and tried to keep Jasper in their sight which was not easy since the slope had lots of growth on it. Their biggest fear was that he would reach the ridge of the slope which leads to a canyon. Thank goodness that did not happened and after an hour hunt and chase, they were able to get him. My poor parents--not only did they have the responsibility of my children's dog but they had to run around the streets and climb hills in the 100 degree heat trying to get him back.

September 27, 2008

We drove to Las Vegas for a night to go to the Frozen Fury. The LA Kings and the Colorado Avalanche play a preseason game in Las Vegas every year at the MGM Grand. We had a great time!

September 26, 2008

My desk in the girls' PE office

September 25, 2008

Casey and Kari reacting to the USC loss :(

September 24, 2008

Rarely do you see Jasper without his bone

Additional picture---Casey just sent me this picture from Dodger Stadium. Casey, Corey, and Grandpa went to the game. Corey just gave a speech on Jackie Robinson at school this week. Here he is with one of his heros.

September 23, 2008

Homework at Corey's baseball practice

September 22, 2008

My boys sporting their new hair cuts.

September 21, 2008

I just walked down to hallway to find my kids in the same position...watching TV in their rooms after a long, busy day.

September 20, 2008

Kari at bat

Visiting our new friend Kendall

Corey catching...he hasn't played this position in 2 years...he made an out at home plate today!

September 19, 2008

A view from our seats tonight at Dodger stadium.

September 18, 2008

Why do I do this to myself? I had 225 kids turn in fitness logs and take a quiz the week the grades are due.

September 17, 2008

Kari is just distraught about the name of her softball team. Any guesses why?

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She is a Bruin!!!! The team mom was going to get Bruin visors but ended up getting just plain yellow. Kari's comment was "well, at least I won't have to burn it at the end of the season."

September 16, 2008

Three tests, three A's...way to go Corey!

September 15, 2008

Corey found me outside tonight taking a picture of the trash cans and of course he asked what the heck I was doing. I told him that I was desperate for a picture of the day so I thought I would let everyone know that is was trash night.

September 14, 2008

Creating a puppet for a book report on Jackie Robinson

September 14, 2008

September 12, 2008

Ok, so I had to borrow a picture from Mitzi today because I showed up to the boys soccer game without my camera!!! Nightmare! Casey took one picture with his camera phone and it did not turn out so Mitzi to the rescue. Thanks Mitzi!

September 11, 2008

***We will never forget...God Bless the USA***

A late night card game

September 10, 2008

Bunco winnings...played as a sub in my old group. Lots of fun to catch with the girls!

September 9, 2008

Casey talked me into redecorating our front bathroom with a USC theme.

September 8, 2008

Trying to make friends with the dog (Jasper doesn't like Casey very much).

September 7, 2008

My little rock stars!

September 6, 2008

Visiting Tommy this morning

Trying to get baseball pants on for try outs...it was only 102 today!

September 5, 2008

Someone has to do it!

September 4, 2008

On my way out the door with schedule in hand to my first back to school night as a junior high school parent.

September 3, 2008

The fun way to eat ice cream...right from the container.

September 2, 2008

So when I got home from work today, Corey was excited to show me that Kari had taken my picture of the day for me...Corey giving Jasper a piggy back ride. He was so proud.

September 1, 2008

Celebrated Casey's birthday with the family today. The kids and I ordered him a personalized license plate for his truck.
Surprise visitors today...my cousin Tori and "cousin" Jen.
Jasper finished his busy day with a shower with Corey.