Birthdaypalooza Weekend 2011

You know what I need? I need one of those wifi or bluetooth or whatever it is SD cards for your camera so that you don't actually have to even download the pictures from your camera to your computer. I think it just does it for you. That way I might actually be able to ever post pictures on this blog. But, right now I am upstairs, under the covers, and I just don't think I am going to be able to bring myself to get up, go downstairs, and get the camera to download all the new pics from all of the birthday festivities this weekend. So, when I get my act together, or just my butt out of bed, I'll put some new pics on here. I'm supposed to be doing some online shopping right now, so that somebody might actually get something for Christmas this year.

So it was birthdaypalooza this weekend in the Walker household. I now how an 11 year old, and tomorrow I will have a five year old! Can't believe it actually.

So, we spent Friday night celebrating Noodle's birthday at Monkey Joe's. Had a hoppin' good time! Then, took a group of boys to Myrtle Beach to Wonder Works, also referred to in our house as the Upside Down House, for the day yesterday. It was a really cool place, and the boys had a blast! That was followed by a sleepover, and 4 dozen Krispy Kreme donuts for breakfast this morning. Cookie had Mexican twice for meals on his birthday today. We will just have to wait and see what Noodle requests on his tomorrow...


That's all for now... I can hear the dotcoms calling my name!

Back In The Saddle Again

Yee Haw.
 

Well, I guess I should say first off that this is for you, Jana. Honestly, I don't know if anyone else will ever even read this stuff, but I will really try to do this. I think I will probably do a lousy job, but I will try to do this. Like right now, it has been over two years, and we have even had a long awaited daughter, so you would think I would have all these really cool pictures to post of the kids. Nah. Not even close. I have no idea when I will have any good pictures to post, and to be honest, when I actually do post pictures, they won't be good. Not if I take them anyway. Whatever. I'm trying. Right? That does count. Jana, it better count!

So, anyway. A little recap of our life right now... The 18 month old lady of the house is currently having a stare down with me after I very convincingly tell her to get down from atop the table, where she has only just figured out how to climb up onto tonight. Lovely new skill. But, I digress...

Anyway, Cookie is now a FIFTH grader. Still into all things sports. He is gonna have to narrow down his choices one day soon. I am voting baseball and cross country. He is a born runner - just like his daddy, but hasn't grown to appreciate that God-given ability just yet.  Man, is he a hard worker! His ADHD really gives him a hard time, but he really works hard to overcome it. Sometimes we'd like to choke him for many of the symptoms he displays (impulsivity, impulsivity, impulsivity), but he has such a heart of gold. And he's darn cute too. Girls, look out!

Nosey is a THIRD grader now. Unbelievable. And he just changed schools about a month ago. Miraculously, he finally got into PACE! One of the happiest times of my life. Really. I know that doesn't seem like that big of a deal, but it is a real deal changer for him. It is an amazing place. The atmosphere is like nowhere else you have ever been. I am challenged to put it into words really. It's just that I know that he is getting the best care there. And the people who work at that school are there by choice, not because they can't find something better - real movers and shakers. They are cutting edge, and always going the extra mile for those kids. They are really making a difference in those kids' lives. He is already doing things that I wasn't sure he would ever do - like walking in a gait trainer. I had all but given up on that. I should have known better.

Tater Tot has now grown to be affectionately referred to as Noodle. He is in 4K, and is probably the funniest kid I have ever met. He has mad break dancing skills, and isn't afraid to break them out on a moments' notice whether it's pop music, classical music, or even nursery rhymes. He does not discriminate when it comes to dancing. He is learning French in school this year, and that is comedic in its' own right. Each word is accompanied by some action and usually very strong inflection and change in tone of voice. HI-larious! I love when he comes into our room in the morning telling us about all of the crazy dreams he had the night before. I never remember my dreams.

Now for the kid that didn't even exist last time I blogged ( I am so ashamed)... EClaire or Baby Girl. At almost 19 months, she is a pistol.  She has her daddy wrapped around her little finger. And her brothers for that matter. And she knows it. And she works it. Everyday. All the time. She doesn't appear to be the quiet, dainty type so far. Who knows, that may change. I don't see it happening, but who knows. She will begin ballet next year because she needs the training in gracefulness, in addition to the fact that I CANNOT WAIT to see her baby belly in a leotard. The chipped baby teeth are reason enough, but I do think she will be cute in a leotard and tutu. It has been a shear joy to dress her thus far. I look forward to opening her closet doors each day. Man, is that satisfying.

Let's see... That's kind of a reintroduction and a bit of a catch-me-up, right? Plus, I am sure you are sick of reading this stuff already. I mean, my kids are great and cute, but I am not even posting any pictures this time. And I haven't even told any great stories or anything, but I kind of feel like you know where they are at least.

Crap. I need to go Christmas shopping!