Beck's Quotes

Okay, I've started thinking that Beck is just about the funniest person I know. He is always coming up with something off the cuff and even though it's way better when you hear them say it these were a few of his in the last two days.
At my dad's birthday lunch in Elgin at Southside Meat Market he had two great ones right in a row. First was, "this place is awesome. we get to drink Big Red out of beer bottles" which as we talked about the stuffed trophy animals on the wall was followed by the even better, "you shouldn't kill animals unless you're going to make them into sausage".
Last night when I tucked him and Bristol into bed for the second time I kissed him on the forehead and he asked, "Mama, why do you smell like wine?" Yes, yes indeed. He is a funny one.

First Day of School 2009

Well, we did it. We dropped Beck off at Kindergarten this morning. He was cool as a cucumber, so worries at all. He also had two of his friends saving him a seat at their table, so he already had a great spot with kids he knew. He's been so excited for the last few weeks I think it was a relief just to get him there. Bristol held it all together very well with Jeff's great proclamation that he was 'the King of the Kid Ranch'. So when I ran him in this morning he was triumphant with hand in the air telling Miss Jennifer that he was now the king since Beck was gone. :) Madalyn was our fashionista extraordinaire. Poised and confident she wanted to walk Beck to class too, so we dropped him off first and then took her upstairs to the 4th grade hall. WOW - what a great morning, Jeff and I are so proud of our amazing kiddoes.

Beck Pre-K Graduation

The thought of Beck going to Kindergarten is something that I've dreamed of for such a long time. From the accountant side that we'll have a whopping $650 less in daycare per month is very helpful, and then from a parenting side because that is when Madalyn really came into her own. They are SO different, but I really think that Beck is going to absolutley thrive when he starts school next week. The class sang their ABCs- regularly, backwards, in Spanish and then with sign language. They counted to 100 and then went over some sight words. They also told us what they wanted to be when they grew up - Beck wants to be a Marine like his dad. *tear* The picture of him in a camo helmet is pretty classic. Then they put on their gowns and were presented with their dipolmas. I just hope I can make it trhough Monday. :)

Jonas Brothers Concert

Jeff and I got Madalyn tickets to the Jonas Brothers concert last night in San Antonio as her perfect attendance reward for 3rd grade. I think anyone who knows us knows that Madalyn has had a perfect streak since Kindergarten. She'd gotten an ipod shuffle, a Nintendo DS just to name a few of the prizes. Really though, she just had a remarkable year all around, so we surprised her on Monday night with the tickets. She was so excited that she was speechless and started the happy crying that she's famous for. Jeff picked her up from school yesterday and took her to dinner and then to the concert. Unfortunately Jordin Sparks didn't open for them like she usually does, but I think it was offset by the fact that Jeff was able to get her on the Jonas Brothers tour bus. (Yes, he worked his Jeffrey magic again.) They each got a goodie bag which was a cool JB bag, a t-shirt and most importantly a SIGNED concert poster. She absolutely couldn't wait to take it to school today for show and tell. Now as 4th grade starts in a week, how will we top this?

TwiCon 2009

I think the Klingon was lost.
100 Monkeys Concert

Jackson Rathbone (aka - Jasper)
Me, Brianna & the Mitch Hansen Band
Outside the convention hall
Okay you guys already knew I was a big dork, and here is your pictorial proof. I came to the Twilight Convention in Dallas with my friend, Brianna, from work. We drove down on Saturday and are still in the middle of the conference. I just couldn't help but post some of the pictures I've already taken. I am having a blast, although I think I may be a professional at waiting in line when this is all over. :) Some of the highlights have been meeting several of the stars - I got to take my picture with Kellan Lutz (Emmett), he was very tall, sweet and was even hotter in person if that's possible. I have more in my facebook album, but here are a few highlights so far...