My classroom

These are actually old, from the week of in-service. I know that I said a long time ago that I would post pics of my room when I totally finished it... well ankle surgery kinda slowed me down, but here are some of how it looks. Just remember, I really do plan on adding some more to it, after all, I am an elementary teacher now!!!!

Sister time...

Kyndahl still adores Kaylah and has to be right next to her most of the time. We have to be careful, as she likes to love on sister a little too much sometimes. Tonight, she even let Kaylah "ride" the Kyndahl horsey!

Grandpa came to visit...

And brought a new toy for Kyndahl. After seeing her ride the four wheeler at the family reunion, he decided that she had to have it. It is KayLeigh's that they bought her when she was about Kyndahl's age. Since KayLeigh outgrew it, Grandpa's neighbor's kids have been using it. But now it is time for Kyndahl. She LOVED it! She had a HUGE smile on her face as soon as she saw it in the back of the truck. It only took a few minutes for her to figure out how to push the pedal to make it go, but Daddy still had to help out some. Right now, it is sitting in the living room.... with the battery unplugged but we just HAD to bring it in! SHE LOVES IT! Thanks Grandpa!

Lowe's

Kyndahl's new favorite place, as I have said, is Lowe's. She tells Daddy she wants to go so she can ride the tractors, get a basket and see the rocking chair (which funny enough is Santa on a rocking horse, but its so high up that all she can see is that it is rocking). It takes bribery to get her off of the tractors once we let her on!

Happenings in the Boatcallie house

It's been crazy but here's a run down...

1. Last week we had dinner with Re and Ry on Thursday night, its always so much fun. I am so glad we have great friends to hang out with. And now with little "R" on the way, I love talking "parenting" with another couple who understands and somewhat agrees with our parenting style.

2. Friday my washing machine broke for real... did you know they had transmissions?? I guess I never really thought about it, but the transmission broke and was leaking grease all over my clothes!! NOT FUN!

3. Saturday we got up late and missed the "whoo whoo"'s at the mall but did accomplish getting a regular double stroller- only took 4 1/2 months! Then Megan and Micah came over to hang out and watch the game over dinner. They stayed until midnight when Kyndahl got up crying. Her teeth are really coming in fast so they are hurting her pretty bad.

4. Sunday since I HAD to do laundry, we spent the day at Grams' house washing clothes. In between loads we ran some errands to Wal-mart and Old Navy.

5. Monday was crazy here at school.... since there were so many out last week, some of the teachers decided I was "make-up" person and sent all of them to me... special ed or not!! Then I needed to work on ARD paperwork and couldn't so wanted to do so at home last night. The lady who was supposed to fix my computer to allow me to work at home, couldn't and didn't tell me until 4:30. So my option were come to school last night... or EARLY this morning. So I picked up my computer from her, took K1 and K2 to Lowe's to meet David and look at washers, drive the tractors and see the rocking chair. Lowe's is suddenly Kyndahl's favorite place to go!!! Then we had dinner at Casa Ole (it's been forever!) before heading home and putting the girls to bed. Kaylah slept horrible so spent most of the night with us in bed.

5. Up at 4:45 to nurse Kaylah before the alarm went off at 5:30 to come to work early!! Since I decided not to come last night, I had to come this morning! But I stopped at Star Bucks on the way just to make it through! Crazy to drive up and be the only car besides the custodian as we walked in together! Now we have started my morning reading group and afternoon as well... they keep sending bc I keep saying yes! I have an ARD at 12:30... hoping its quick!

6. Have to get ready to fly to JJ's! Lots to pack and think about. But it's going to be awesome... JJ and her family of course, the Sally and her crew are coming, mom is flying in Thursday night and just found out that G-ma and Papa are FLYING up as well!! Four generations together in one house for the weekend!! And as many of you know- G-ma does NOT fly! Its gonna be great... with a little side of stress!

Happy 5 month birthday little one

Yesterday was Kaylah's 5 month birthday!! She is getting so big and active. She laughs out loud, but only for her daddy... the rest of us can do the exact same thing and she will smile but laughter is only for daddy!!! I will post pics later today of the big girl, who is actually really starting to slim down some as she grows longer. I cannot believe she is almost 1/2 a year old... I seems like just yesterday I was headed to the hospital to have my little peanut. It really is amazing how time flies!

Went to the dr today...

and NO MORE BOOT!! Finally I get to wear two shoes!! It is kinda sore from being "free" all day but I am going to do PT on my own for a month and then when I go back, we will reevaluate it. He was really surprised how well it is doing. He said he was not expecting it to look so good (on x-ray) this early! So after 6 months out of the last year in a boot... I am out (besides the fact that is was falling apart!).

Chasing another lizard

Just gotta love those etsy outfits too... the lizard sure did! This is Kyndahl's "smiley pose"!

Kaylah at Sept Fest

Her poor head... from her headband! But big sister sure does love her!!



She hung out with Aunt Cheryl the whole time... and really got into her thumb!












Just had to add another pic of Kyndahl showing me her "so pretty" hair!

September Fest

Grams, Papa B and Aunt Cheryl met us at September Fest last Sunday. Kyndahl had a great time but was not herself... come to find out, she was running a fever!! But for not feeling good, she still had fun... just looked SO TIRED! Grams said there would be pony rides- these don't look like ponies to me!!
First she rode a horse with Papa...







Then she rode the train...
Then she jumped on the bouncy...

Then rode a horse with mommy....
Then rode a horse all by herself before

Games and a ice flavored sno cone!

Cool kid...

Kyndahl's new obsession is the ice cream truck at the mall. They have class there in the morning sometimes and she thinks "driving" is the best thing ever!! This night we were eating at Chick Fila since if you wore a team shirt, you got a free sandwich... we are all about free!! And we ran into our great friends, Aiden and Cal!





Kyndahl loves to put on my sunglasses and when she does, she walks around saying "cool kid...cool kid momma". Too cute!

Sitting up by myself!

When I got home from school today, I was playing with Kaylah on the floor and she kept pulling up. I sat her up and there she stayed!!! Kinda in a three point stance, but sitting up none the less. She is getting to be such a big girl!

Breastfeeding in the news

Last night there was a story on one of the news channels about a woman being fired for pumping at work, so she says. It finally went to the Ohio supreme court and they ruled against her simply because she was leaving for an hour without telling her supervisor and other issues, not because she was pumping. But it brings up a huge issue in my mind.... smoke breaks are allowed and common place in corporate America, and as said last night, it kills you. But a mom taking a "pump" break, which is known to be healthier for baby and mom, is unheard of to many across America. There is a congresswoman trying to make it a national law!! Texas does have a "protection" for breastfeeding moms, but not a law. The courts making this decision were also all MALE and as many of you know, the topic, makes many men uncomfortable... not my husband...now that is... not before Kyndahl and Kaylah!! I really think this needs to be addressed, and the sooner the better! I have no idea what I would do if I had not worked in a "mom-friendly" position! Plus, how many of us have had to pump in a nasty bathroom... one man last night said it best, "I wouldn't want to eat my lunch in there, so why should we expect them to feed their child there?"

I love ETSY.com

Another one of my favorite outfits off of etsy.com, just wish I could get her to sit still or at least look at me to take a decent pic!

nice huh...

Hopefully only three more weeks of the lovely boot... it's been on so long that it is starting to really fall apart! I miss working out, heck I miss just walking!

Disney Live

In amazement...
Dancing to the beat....
On the edge of her seat, when she would try and sit still...

Kathy and Tyson had an extra pair of tickets to Disney live Friday night, so Kyndahl and I stayed up late and went to the show. She LOVED it! As most of you know, my kid does not watch TV unless it is Animal Planet, so she did not know who the characters were beforehand.... but now she does. She danced the ENTIRE time and was on the edge of her seat (as you can see in a picture) the whole time. It was too cute! Wish I could have gotten her on video!

Ankle update...

went to the dr today and had more x-rays. All looks good and I go back in 3 weeks for another x-ray. No such luck for getting out of the boot before then, so we'll see how it goes in Oct! 

Very thankful...

for my family, my wonderful husband, and my job. As many of you know, I found out that a friend of mine from high school, lost her husband in Afghanistan last weekend. To make it even worse, she is expecting their first child at the end of this month. I just cannot imagine!! Labor without David would have been unbearable... but then to not have him at all, would be devastating!!! Sure we fuss and argue, but no one could replace him. I am very lucky to have him and so are my girls! He is such a great daddy and is a huge help with parenting in general. I cannot imagine it any other way. 

I also have two AMAZING little girls! Kyndahl is too smart for our own good! If she's been down a road once and enjoyed where it led, she will always remember what's on that road... as we're driving down Harvey, she says, "go bounce with Kaylee!" She's only been twice!! Or headed to Lowe's with Daddy, she proceeds to tell him that "when at store get cart and ride tractor!" And there, she's only been once!!! Then there is little Kaylah... well not so little!! She just smiles and coos all the time. She loves to talk and gets mad at her toys when they don't talk back. She is really trying to roll from back to front and has officially found her toes and her laugh!!! 

And my job! I do really like it, though I still miss NZ! I have met some great people that I work with and they really make me fell welcome! Even with the new frustrations, I know I am at a better place for me and my family. And I HAVE a JOB! Not everyone can say that these days, but I can and am lucky for it!~ 

So even though I grumble at times, I am healthy and happy. My husband is great and so are my kids. I have a job. All in all, I have a great life! Thank you for being a part of my life!

Happy 4 month bday Kaylah

Kaylah is 4 months old...it's really hard to believe how quick it has gone! Tuesday we went for her check up and to get two shots!! She did really well considering. She is 24 3/4 inches and 14 lbs, 3 oz. So she is in the 75% for both!! Can you tell she likes to eat well!!! She is really smiley these days and LOVES to chatter. Rolling from back to front is our newest goal and she is getting really close. Her toes are her newest fascination!

More Reunion pics......

Kaylah hanging out with family...she was a hit!


Kyndahl on the stage...any of you who have been to the reunion know about the infamous talent shows we used to put on when we were little, so to see her up there was great!
We stopped by down town Glen Rose on the way out to let Kyndahl see the big horse and to take some pics.



Kyndahl and Kaylah got to swim in the HUGE pool... Kaylah's first swimming trip!






Family pics!