Anniversary

Today was our Anniversary, we had a good time. I barbarqued chicken and zuchini, Debbie made Fried green tomatoes. We ate out on the deck (that's where Jessica wanted to eat) and it was a nice night. I have put some photos in my Web Album, here is the link. http://picasaweb.google.com/kdmay50/AnniversaryPICS# , as you can see I caught Jessica eating watermelon, that was for dessert, she was having a blast. After dinner Jessica asked me if she could take some pictures and that is what the others are, she is getting really good at using the camera. After everything was cleaned up and Jessica finished taking pictures, we went out back to catch fireflies. Jessica has a bug catcher that she was putting them in. She was really cute, calling them little buddy, and don't be afraid, it's only Jessica. After she caught a few we opened up the bug catcher and watched them fly away, she said goodbye buddy to all of them.
Sorry for not musing sooner, it's been a bit crazy at work, and with Jessica's schedule. But I will try to update more often.

Chalk board picts

I know they look the same, but Mom has a bigger smile. LOL

Pictures

Forgot to post the couple of pictures that I have from Jessica's 4 years old portrait sitting.

These are two of them.

Here is a couple of drawings Jessica made on her chalk board

This Week

I took Jessica over to Blockbuster Video on Monday so she could rent a movie or two. We went looking for BOLT and found it in the store (return pile). We watched that the first night (Tuesday), then she watched it again yesterday, I think she liked "Rhino" (Hamster), he is really funny. We watched "The Incredibles" last night and she fell asleep before the end of the movie, (this is not like her, she must have been wore out from the day's activities).

When I got home I worked out in the yard, raking, picking up, etc. She was right there helping me the whole time.

Jessica showed her "B" some of the things she does in Dance Class. I took some video's and will upload them as soon as I can.

That's all for now.

Mid Week

Jessica goes home today, she has been really good and very imaginative this week. Last night, I built her a sail boat (chair, yard sticks, tape, blanket) and she had a blast the rest of the night. She was "Driving" her sailboat with the aid of a little steering wheel (play toy), and it was so funny to hear her throughout this whole episode. After the sail boat (or during the middle of it), she decided to stop at Grandma and Grandpa's house (don't ask), where Grandpa was BBQ,ng a meatloaf (and no Grandpa was not me). It all sounded good.

Jessica is not really into Dancing with the Stars this season, she does watch some of it, and we did do some dancing on Monday, but most of the time during the show, she wants to either play on the computer, or do something else. She still has her favorites (girls with real pretty dresses usually get on the list) and ones that she does not like at all.

Monday and Tuesday we went for a walk/ride (I walk, she rides her bike) around the school so I could get some exercise, since it was warm outside.

That's all for now.

Kite Flying

Jessica and I went up to Signal Hill Park to Fly a kite on Monday, we had just enough wind to keep the kite aloft. She had a lot of fun running back and forth trying to catch the tail of the kite, and also flying the kite.

"B" and Jessica did "homework" yesterday. Sue sent up these books and one was a see and find book (not actually sure if that is what it is called, but) and she found all of the items that were called out on each page.

When Mom, Jackie, Chad and Deanie were here, Chad and Deanie bought a couple of books for both girls, one of the books was titled "Chicken Cheeks", Jessica loves that book, I almost have to read it every night.

Duff and Jackie bought both of the girls a game called Hulabalo (spelling), and Jessica really likes to play the game, Jocelyn also likes the game and we have played it with both of them, it is really fun and not very long.

Jessica and "B" have been playing UNO (the kids version). Yesterday, Jessica won alot more games than "B" did, but they both had fun.

That's all for now.

Update

Well, we (Northern Virginia) is having it's first major storm of this winter season. They say we are expecting up to 9 inches for the Manassas area. I think it will be fun, I drove in this morning and even though it took a little longer, I did not have any problems.

Josh and Joela have signed Jessica up for a dance class, she goes every Saturday. She is having fun and really enjoys it. The first week they were picking up flowers and twirling around. This past week they were pretending they were clowns and marching. She showed "B" and I last night, it was great to watch. You just have to imagine a 3 yr old trying to show her grandparents what it is to march in a circus.

Joela took a picture of Jessica on her first week. I am adding it here so you can see how cute she looks.

Debbie and I were sick again (more of the colds). I got over mine real quick (2 days). Debbie's is hanging on, but should be feeling better (I hope).

Sam, sent her Aunt Debbie a picture of her boyfriend, I don't have it to post here, maybe next time, (not really, just giving Sam a hard time).

Mom, (Nana) has been in the Hopsital for a couple of days, her oxygen level was not where it was supposed to be, but it is getting back to normal, and she should be discharged today. They are still planning on coming done on March 8th for a week.

Hope all is well with everyone, will post more later in the week.

This weekend

Debbie and I went to the movies this weekend (Saturday), we saw "Gran Torino", the latest and last Clint Eastwood movie. We both thought it was a very good movie and the ending was totally unexpected. We both recommend it highly.

We had a good weekend, Debbie and I bought Jessica some summer clothes this weekend. We are looking for some things for Jocelyn, but so far the girly stuff is on sale. We bought Jessica some dresses and some skorts. We showed them to her when Josh brought her by last night, she was ecstatic. Debbie is going to have her try them on today to see which ones she really likes and which ones she does not like or does not fit good.

I am going to BBQ again tonight. I found a recipe for Grilled tomatoes that sound real good. Leave a comment if you want the recipe. I am also going to grill a steak.

Debbie and Jessica and Mom are getting ready for the new season of "Dancing with the Stars" which starts on Monday, March 9th.

Valentines was good. I gave Debbie flowers and a card.

Later

This past weekend

Forgot to let you know, this past weekend, when we had both girls, they were trying to out do each other with sayings. Most about our (Mine and "B's"). We had comments, like your hair is brown, or your hair is white. Jessica had the best one, she said that my hair was comfy. Debbie and I both got a kick out of this. After that Jocelyn agreed that I had comfy hair.

Later

BarBarQue

Well, since the weather was really nice these last two days, I BBQ'd both nights. The first night we had Steak and Grilled Asparagus, Both were very good, if you want the recipe, leave a comment and I will email it to you.

Tonight, I grilled chicken, Debbie marinated the chicken in a lemon garlic sauce and they came out very nice. Debbie also did Potatoes and onions (in Itialian dressing) in the oven and this was also very good.

We go to Josh's tomorrow (take Jessica back), if the weather is still nice, Joela might have him cook outside.

Later