1st Day of School & Immunization Blues!

Disclaimer: ***Bragging Mommy Moment!! ***

Kindergarten!! Since she has a late birthday she was in Pre-K last year because she turned 5 AFTER school started. Gotta love Fall babies!! *wink* So this year she really feels like a "big girl"...Reading Level 2 books fluently, we are so proud.

 My 7th grader!! She will be a teenager in a couple of months!! I can't believe it!! My baby plays basketball and is enrolled in all AP classes this year. Its gonna be tough but she is gonna make us proud like she did last year! #23 Baby!!!!!!

These pix were taken right before school started last year. It was her first year entering public schools so we had to get her 'school age' immunizations. She didn't take it well at all!!!  I was in the corner crying myself. LOL! Its hard to watch your babies get shots even though its for the best. Its just difficult.

Afterwards we got ice cream...she was all better! LOL!

Are your child(s) immunizations current? Vaccine Requirements for your State

Backpacks on a Budget!! DIY: Back To School Edition

Parents, its that time of year again...The kiddies are heading back to school. Getting the kiddos ready to go back to school can be expensive; especially when you have to buy new wardrobes, uniforms, shoes and school supplies. This year I chose to shop around and compare prices. This time last year I spent $34.99 EACH on backpacks that started peeling around the 2nd quarter. This year we set a budget, which meant that I cut costs by 50%. I had to go to Office Depot, Walmart and Best Buy to get the rest of the things on the school supply list but by clipping coupons we saved a ton.

Back To School shopping at the Grocery Store.. Who woulda' thunk it?

 $6.99 each at the grocery store.

The blue one is for my 5 1/2 yr old...the pink is for my 12 1/2 yr old...

 Since I am the self-proclaimed IRON-ON Queen, we had some iron-on's already on  hand in our DIY box of goodies. These sheets were approx: $4.99- $7.99 each at Michaels Iron-On Transfers.

My little one cutting the pieces she wants on her backpack...

Ready for Kindergarten!!!

These backpacks have been transformed from basic to personalized which looks more girly and fun!! This works well for boys and girls, all ages!

Updated Pics of the Family:: SUMMER FUN!

Swimming!

 Pool Fun!!

Fun in the Sun!

 Road Trips

 #FamilyFirst

Gym Time!

 Gym..

 Hubby coaches the little ones..

 The little one plays basketball too..

 Basketball camp for my preteen!!

 Lots of reading!!

 Summer school for me...

 In between classes...

 Movies..

Family time....

Dating while Married...

My favorite sport...BOXING!! My first ever live boxing fight. So much fun, can't wait to do it again.

I love date nights with my husband, making time to have fun together!!! Kids, work, school, bills, can take over every second of the day. Its so awesome to go out and have fun with the hubby!!

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to my hubby! He painted these pictures of me and the girls about 6 years ago. He is a great father!! Enjoy your day Babe!! <3

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words...HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!

Mother and Child by Cbabi Bayoc

Mother and Child by Kadir Nelson

Joy of Her World by Wak

Queens by Frank Morrison

Family...Friend.... Sisterhood!!!!!

Yo! These chicks right here....I don't even have the words, ya'll!

The one on the left is my first cousin/BFF...the one on the right shares a Mom and a Dad with me. That is my bratty kid sister.... Epitome of Sisterhood.

BFFz

To confirm how goofy we are, this Saturday at a women's conference my sister decided to take a pic of my shoes and then texted this pic to me!! LOL! Lawdhammercy! I was rolling!!! Good thing we were taking an intermission otherwise I would have gotten escorted to the nearest exit for laughing so hard!!

We have taken similar poses in the 80's, 90's and now in 2011...Our bond is sealed tight.


At the Farmer's Market/Flea Market...acting up!! LOL!

Oh Mi Goodness, we have rubbed off on my child. BFF and my oldest daughter doing what we do best, act silly. lol

Most of you probably don't even recognize me...Around my peeps I am a free bird. Certified Nut. LOL!

My Sissy loading up on fruits and veggies...

My babies with the infamous, "Auntie".... she spoils my kiddos rotten!!

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These two have held me down, stood in the gap, prayed for me, stood up for me, loved me more than I've loved my self at times, and most importantly they understand my breed of crazy! Isn't it grand to have people in your corner who "get you"?? I mean they understand me even in silence, they can read me like a book when I get outta line too... They both have birthdays this month so I wanted to show them love. Let the celebrations commence! Shout out to my Chi-town homie, Kellan (Kellz) Happy Birthday luv...you my girl 100 Grand!! Enjoy your day today, girl!!

(Even though you girls aren't Libras, life goes on. Pisces is the next best thing! LOL! ) *wink*