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Getting ready for school x 2

Posted on September 4, 2010 10:40 pm by TheAngelForever

Dear NHL & JSL,

It is hard to believe that September is here already. In just a few days, both of you will be going to school. NHL, you will be heading to second grade and are excited about seeing everyone that you know. JSL, you will be going a few days a week to nursery school. I think I am the one that is not ready to admit that my baby boy has grown up enough to go to school. Yes, I am in denial that my boys are quickly growing up before my eyes.

Of course, this should not shock me since both of you love to use the computer. Before I know it, both of you will probably turn the table and blog about me. Hmmmm….could be interesting I suppose. Still, could you please slow down a little and stay the way you are for a bit longer.

Love,

Mommy

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Phineas, Ferb and Kung Zhu Take 2

Posted on August 30, 2010 12:00 am by TheAngelForever

A little over a week ago, we had NHL’s family birthday party. As mentioned before, we planned on allowing time for the kids to play with the Kung Zhu’s that we were giving them. It was the perfect opportunity for them to do something fun while the adults talked.The day before the party, we came to the realization that it was just not possible to keep all items from our Kung Zhu universe out.

With a just starting to crawl baby and a few almost/barely three year olds in the mix, we decided to leave the Giant Battle Arena and the four tanks for all of the kids to enjoy. This really worked out well. As the kids were getting to know their Kung Zhu Hamsters, they were able to take turns with the tanks and use the battle area. Check out some of the action:

The kids really did play with the Kung Zhu non-stop. I kept hearing them come into the kitchen as I was making things. Suddenly, I would look back and see a Kung Zhu and child run by. I think we kept the perfect amount of items out for our rather crowded space. The kids seemed to like the tanks and even tried putting them in the Battle Arena to see what would happen. I wish we had more photos, but they blurred a lot from chasing action – or TechyDad and I were in the kitchen getting things ready.

We had also planned on letting the kids make Kung Zhu inspired twinkie cakes, but due to two of the kids having food allergies it did not work out. NHL was disappointed with this and since there was no other Kung Zhu themed party things, I let him select another favorite. So Perry the Platypus, meet Azer, Thorn, and the rest of the Kung Zhu critters.

There was also plenty of food for the humans and Kung Zhu’s to try. Of course, it makes me wonder if the Kung Zhu friends had anything to do with the great cake debacle. Hmmmm. . .

After playing and eating, it was time for presents.

NHL received some Ben Ten items, gift cards, books, a new lunch box and more to go with what he received on his actual birthday. Before we knew it, the time was up and everyone was heading home. We took lots of family photos at the end, which I will share later.

Thank you again to Kung Zhu and Mom Select for making this a second memorable party.

Disclosure: This review (previously written) and party (part 1 and 2) were made possible by MomSelect and King Zhu. They provided me with all of the items shown above to throw the ultimate Kung Zhu party.The opinions expressed were mine and I received no other compensation.

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Lunch at CiCi’s Pizza with Mom

Posted on August 28, 2010 8:22 am by TheAngelForever

Dear NHL and JSL,

I think the two of you have a new favorite restaurant that you both agree on. Recently, a CiCi’s Pizza opened up near us. We had heard about them from other people, but had never gone. I met the two of you and Daddy there the weekend I was busy working on some writing. NHL, you liked it so much that you asked to head back there a few days later on your actual 7th birthday. We obliged and did not have the best experience.

Friday, I wanted to do something a little special with the two of you. It was the last Friday of our summer vacation together. I had to get some shopping done for TJ’s birthday party today, so I asked if you wanted to go to an early lunch. I think I shocked both of you when I suggested going to CiCi’s. I have never seen the two of you go so quickly. We arrived there at about 11:15 and did really well.

It was not crowded, but I still wanted to sit close to the action. When we went up to get pizza, the first thing I noticed was none of your favorites were there. I quickly requested a Mac & Cheese pizza. We were able to find some pineapple pizza for NHL and a slice of Alfredo pizza for JSL to hold you both over. Finally, the Mac & Cheese pizza was ready and you were both SO happy.

It was a nice afternoon out with my boys. I can not wait to do more fun things in the week ahead before school starts back up.

Love,

Mommy

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Some views of the Altamont Fair

Posted on August 25, 2010 12:00 am by TheAngelForever

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NHL’s 7th Birthday Weekend

Posted on August 22, 2010 6:39 pm by TheAngelForever

This weekend has been a whirlwind. TechyDad’s parents were here for a long weekend, along with my brother and his family came into town. NHL’s 7th birthday was on Tuesday, but today we had family over to my parents. While running around with family to the fair and beyond, TechyDad and I managed to come up with a menu and had things ready for today.

Thank goodness there were no fires this time, but we did have a major fail on the layer cake front. It was ugly, but tasted fabulous. Still, I did not want to have it on the table for display. TechyDad and NHL went to the local store and picked something up just an hour before people arrived.

I am off to relax after a crazy few days. Here is a preview of the birthday party. NHL picked out Disney’s Phineas and Ferb.

NHL was such a proud big cousin. Here is he holding his six month old cousin BA.

More to come soon, just need to take a breather for the evening. I leave you with a great photo that TechyDad got of our boys sporting their Agent P shirts.