Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009
Congratulations!!
To Chris's sister Kellie who got engaged last week. Hank is a great guy that we have known since high school and as fate would have it they reconnected and are now planning a wedding!!!
Soccer and Dance
This week CJ and Maggie started soccer and dance. Maggie is doing both, I think dance will win because as she says it is in the air conditioning. CJ is doing really well, especially on defense. Chris and I are not enjoying 3rd grade homework!!!
Friday, August 21, 2009
Back to School
The kids went back to school this week - 1st and 3rd grade!! CJ managed to get called to the office before school even started - he went to visit a teacher in a totally different part of the school so he was lost and the teacher panicked and had his name announced over the intercom. Chris and I were mortified, but CJ was quite pleased with himself. While we said a little prayer for his teacher, Maggie's teacher said she was wonderful - go figure. CJ had tests the first week and made A+ on all of them, which he told me in his most "I'm bored" tone. Both kids are playing soccer and Maggie is also dancing.
High school rugby is starting early this year - I am thrilled...lol
High school rugby is starting early this year - I am thrilled...lol
Monday, August 17, 2009
The victim role is played out.....
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I think you should marry someone because you are madly in love with them, I think you should have four children with the person you married BECAUSE you are madly in love with them and I think you should not be surprised when, compatibility is not enough, that other person looks for something more.
I also think if you want to give the illusion that you moved out to protect your kids, a Vogue magazine interview may not be your best defense.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Oh no - I agree - I have become a parent!
When did kids stop being kids? And when in the world did parents stop being parents? Parenting is not about being your kid’s best friend. It’s about teaching them what is appropriate and what is not.
In fact, I remember one particularly embarrassing time that my mom insisted on “doing the right thing” and you know what? Looking back, she was right. It was my school Halloween party and all of my friends decided our theme was Disney characters. I decided to go with Jasmine from “Aladdin,” and my costume was pink, my favorite color.
Now if you have ever seen the movie you know that Jasmine has a bare midriff , but see, I was in 9th grade and all of about 15 years old at the time and there was no way on God’s green earth that my mother was letting me out of the house with my midriff showing. She took me to the local dance store, bought a skin colored leotard and made me wear it under the costume. I am pretty sure I wasn’t thrilled with her that night, and I was ridiculously hot in the school cafeteria, but you know what? I was 15 years old –- a child. She was right: it would have been inappropriate to wear the costume as is.
All of that drama -– and trust me, at the time it was major drama — over a bare midriff. It makes me wonder, what in the world Miley Cyrus’s mother was thinking letting her daughter get on stage at the Teen Choice Awards in booty shorts and high-heeled boots and dance around a pole? I guess I shouldn’t be too surprised; this is, after all, the girl who last year posed on the cover of Vanity Fair in nothing more than a sheet. But my point in sharing the above story is this: a parent’s job is to teach.
When you are 14 to 17, you are too young to know what the right thing is to do in certain situations. That is why your parents are there to guide you. You may not like what they have to say – and parents, you may not like saying it, but it needs to be done. Miley is still a CHILD. A 16 year old girl should not be writhing around on a stage in booty shorts on a pole in front of other teens at an award show.
What kind of an example does it set for other kids? And by her parents condoning it, what kind of example are they setting for other parents?
Posted by: Showbiz Tonight's Brittany Kaplan
In fact, I remember one particularly embarrassing time that my mom insisted on “doing the right thing” and you know what? Looking back, she was right. It was my school Halloween party and all of my friends decided our theme was Disney characters. I decided to go with Jasmine from “Aladdin,” and my costume was pink, my favorite color.
Now if you have ever seen the movie you know that Jasmine has a bare midriff , but see, I was in 9th grade and all of about 15 years old at the time and there was no way on God’s green earth that my mother was letting me out of the house with my midriff showing. She took me to the local dance store, bought a skin colored leotard and made me wear it under the costume. I am pretty sure I wasn’t thrilled with her that night, and I was ridiculously hot in the school cafeteria, but you know what? I was 15 years old –- a child. She was right: it would have been inappropriate to wear the costume as is.
All of that drama -– and trust me, at the time it was major drama — over a bare midriff. It makes me wonder, what in the world Miley Cyrus’s mother was thinking letting her daughter get on stage at the Teen Choice Awards in booty shorts and high-heeled boots and dance around a pole? I guess I shouldn’t be too surprised; this is, after all, the girl who last year posed on the cover of Vanity Fair in nothing more than a sheet. But my point in sharing the above story is this: a parent’s job is to teach.
When you are 14 to 17, you are too young to know what the right thing is to do in certain situations. That is why your parents are there to guide you. You may not like what they have to say – and parents, you may not like saying it, but it needs to be done. Miley is still a CHILD. A 16 year old girl should not be writhing around on a stage in booty shorts on a pole in front of other teens at an award show.
What kind of an example does it set for other kids? And by her parents condoning it, what kind of example are they setting for other parents?
Posted by: Showbiz Tonight's Brittany Kaplan
Chicago
We spent the past weekend in Chicago learning how to run an SBRO (State Based Rugby Org.) - the seminar was great!! The city was ok - like any large city in the south only the residents seem REALLY unhappy :-).
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Some Sad News - Barton Edward Hinson (6/30/92 - 5/31/09)
According to the Kershaw County Coroner's office, 16-year-old Barton Hinson was killed when the SUV he was driving struck a tree on Tower Road.
That's near the Kershaw County/Richland County line.
According to the Highway Patrol, Hinson, along with a 17-year-old passenger, were wearing seatbelts.
The passenger was transported to Camden Hospital for her injuries.
Another one...but this one is more special to Chris and I. Bart's parents own the horse farm that I kept my horses at and his mom was my trainer for years. Bart was born the month I graduated from high school and when I returned home after college I baby sat him and his two year old sister until they were too old for a babysitter. Chris and I literally cut our teeth on parenting with this kid and have lots of pictures with Santa and slip-n-slides, etc. We lived on the farm for 6 months while our current house was being built and spent many afternoons watching him practice kicking field goals (he played for LE).
As he got older Bart spent many football seasons with his family, my youngest brother and Chris at Panther games. Needless to say my family and his have interacted regularly for as long as I can remember...they are, of course, devastated. There has never been a teenager that I have met that had more promise and potential than Bart.
That's near the Kershaw County/Richland County line.
According to the Highway Patrol, Hinson, along with a 17-year-old passenger, were wearing seatbelts.
The passenger was transported to Camden Hospital for her injuries.
Another one...but this one is more special to Chris and I. Bart's parents own the horse farm that I kept my horses at and his mom was my trainer for years. Bart was born the month I graduated from high school and when I returned home after college I baby sat him and his two year old sister until they were too old for a babysitter. Chris and I literally cut our teeth on parenting with this kid and have lots of pictures with Santa and slip-n-slides, etc. We lived on the farm for 6 months while our current house was being built and spent many afternoons watching him practice kicking field goals (he played for LE).
As he got older Bart spent many football seasons with his family, my youngest brother and Chris at Panther games. Needless to say my family and his have interacted regularly for as long as I can remember...they are, of course, devastated. There has never been a teenager that I have met that had more promise and potential than Bart.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Boats, Field Day and Garage Sales
As I have said our wonderful neighbors are moving back to Ohio in July. They are storing their boat at our house so a couple of weeks ago we went out with them - the kids were thrilled! Now I am a chlorine kid of girl so I played with the baby while CJ and Maggie went swimming. Thanks Devin & Michele - we had a great time!!
Here are some pictures from the kids at field day - we have three more weeks of school!!!
Last but not least - the rugby team had a garage sale to raise money for next season - this is a picture of some of the players being helpful as only they can be....
Here are some pictures from the kids at field day - we have three more weeks of school!!!
Last but not least - the rugby team had a garage sale to raise money for next season - this is a picture of some of the players being helpful as only they can be....
Thursday, April 23, 2009
So far behind
I thought about trying to catch up from like the end of March but I have given up - so I have added some pictures of what we have been up to. I am addicted to Facebook, what can I say.
The kids are great and looking forward to the end of school. Actually so am I, at least until about 2 weeks into June, then I count down the days till they go back. My parents have them all day during the summer so they probably start counting down about two days after they get out.
Rugby is over until November. I would be remiss if I did not say that we lost one of our players on March 26. Alex Fowler was killed in a car accident on his way to school. Chris and I were devastated - Alex was a stand out among the team and this is the second time my wonderful husband has had to get this team through a death of a friend, if you have been following this blog, you know Tyler Narr died in August.
Our GREAT neighbors Devin and Michele are moving back to Ohio in July. We are so sad - they sold their house in 3 weeks and will be in temporary housing until the summer so we get to see them for a little while longer.
AND last but not least I had another kidney stone at the end of March - that makes three since January. I love excelling at everything!
Alex
Maggie learning to play jacks
Easter
Bridge Run (never quite made it there - but it was a great time!
Devin and Chris watching the movers from our front porch :-(
The kids are great and looking forward to the end of school. Actually so am I, at least until about 2 weeks into June, then I count down the days till they go back. My parents have them all day during the summer so they probably start counting down about two days after they get out.
Rugby is over until November. I would be remiss if I did not say that we lost one of our players on March 26. Alex Fowler was killed in a car accident on his way to school. Chris and I were devastated - Alex was a stand out among the team and this is the second time my wonderful husband has had to get this team through a death of a friend, if you have been following this blog, you know Tyler Narr died in August.
Our GREAT neighbors Devin and Michele are moving back to Ohio in July. We are so sad - they sold their house in 3 weeks and will be in temporary housing until the summer so we get to see them for a little while longer.
AND last but not least I had another kidney stone at the end of March - that makes three since January. I love excelling at everything!
Alex
Maggie learning to play jacks
Easter
Bridge Run (never quite made it there - but it was a great time!
Devin and Chris watching the movers from our front porch :-(
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
We are officially signed up!!!
Now lets see if we can make it over the thing!!!! Hope to see you there.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Sunday Morning
When I woke up Sunday morning this is what I found in the kitchen. I got lucky because one he did not hear me and two the camera was on the bar.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Birthday Week
As my 35th birthday approaches, I thought I would share a picture from my 21st.
He is truly God's gift to me.
He is truly God's gift to me.
Stuff
No more kidney stone - and we will just leave it at that!!!!
Thanks for all that water Thursday night - and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Tana!!
I also have to say that I am a rugby widow again - the season has started and will be here at least until April. BUT the team played their second game Friday night and I am so proud of them and of Chris for taking on the responsibility of coaching them.
I do not think they could get any prettier...lol!!!!
Thanks for all that water Thursday night - and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Tana!!
I also have to say that I am a rugby widow again - the season has started and will be here at least until April. BUT the team played their second game Friday night and I am so proud of them and of Chris for taking on the responsibility of coaching them.
I do not think they could get any prettier...lol!!!!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
ANOTHER Kidney Stone 1-27-09
If you can't tell - the white stuff to the right is my spine - the white dot to the left is yet another kidney stone!!!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Lipizzaner Stallions & SNOW!!
On Saturday Mom treated Maggie and I to the Lipizzaner Stallion Show at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia. We enjoyed it and it certainly fueled Maggie's "I need a horse" request. Of course my camera batteries died so the only picture I got was a blurry one! So I improvised with the Internet.
Monday night into Tuesday morning it snowed. It is such a rare thing the whole neighborhood was outside taking pictures and I was no exception. CJ spent about 2 minutes outside, said it was cold and has not re-emerged since.
Monday night into Tuesday morning it snowed. It is such a rare thing the whole neighborhood was outside taking pictures and I was no exception. CJ spent about 2 minutes outside, said it was cold and has not re-emerged since.
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