Tribute to Paul Newman

I had to give a little tribute to Paul Newman... he was my all time favorite actor! He died a few days ago at the age of 83 of cancer. I could watch Cool Hand Luke over and over just to look him and his famous blue eyes. My dad and I practically begged a movie theater to give me this awesome poster that was displayed of him so I could take it home and hang it in my room when I was young. I still to this day love him and I'm sad to see such a TRUE movie icon pass on. He was such a gentlman and also a very generous man... he donates ALL the millions he receives from his "Newman's Own" dressing company to charity. He thought it was hiliarious that his dressing made more money than his movies.

Creativity emerging...

from my kidos this week. Taylor was getting ready for soccer practice when she realized she didn’t have any clean socks (yes, I’m a little behind on laundry) so she decided to cut up a pair of her tights that were way too small. So small in fact that I don’t even know why they were in her draw. This is how they turned out… kinda cute huh? The same day, Jack was upstairs being very quite so I knew he was up to something. Well, he was coming down the stairs yelling “Mom, guess what?” but I couldn’t see him yet. So I said “What, Jack?” He jumps out from the bottom step and yells “I’m the King of the World” and below is what he was wearing. Look a little closer and you will realize his cape is the skirt for a Christmas tree! I tried so hard not to laugh out loud because he was so proud and acted like he was the “King of the World!” I love my kids imagination and wish I had some of their creativity! Nothing is impossible to them!

What?

So I actually slept in this morning for the first time in weeks... and when I say sleeping in I mean sleeping in until 8:00am. That's late for me. This was my plan, so last night I got milk ready for the kids in the fridge and told them to get poptarts in the cupboard when they woke up in the morning for breakfast. So my plan worked except for Taylor decided she didn't want poptarts. She didn't eat anything which I didn't find out until just a few minutes ago when I told her she needed to get ready for soccer because we have to go to Target before the game at 11:15. Then my mother-in-law says "Taylor will probably need a snack before the game" and I said "Oh yea, I'll fix you a pb&j sandwich." Taylor says "I didn't have breakfast" and I said "What, why not?" She says "Oh, it's ok, just run me to Starbucks!" What? We laughed out loud!! What am I teaching my kids!

First Day of School ...

Yes, I know I'm a little late! They've been in school almost 3 weeks now and I'm just getting this posted... oh well! Jack is in his 2 year of preschool and loves it! He is so excited to be with his friends and loves his teacher! The first picture is of the day we went to meet his 1st teacher. She was really nice and I say "was" because I have switched him to a different class now. The one he was in was a little too young for him so I moved him to a different school within the district that has more kids his age. The next picture is from his 1st day and if you're wondering what is on his shirts... it's The Hulk! He just had to wear it!!

Taylor is now in 3rd grade... a big jump I hear from other moms! Lots more homework which we have already experienced from the 1st day. Yes... homework the FIRST day! But we love her teacher. She's great! It was also alot of fun shopping with Taylor this year for school. She had to get more stuff that was JUST for her like notebooks, folders, etc. and it was fun to see her style she picked out. AND apparently "No one takes a backpack mom, I just need a shoulder bag" (see picture below) I found the greatest deal on one at TJ Max!!

Girlfriends... aren't they cute?!?

Mom and her baby girl... she's gonna be taller than me in now time!

The Fun Days before School (I'm still catching up)

We had a yummy BBQ at our friends house on Labor Day with lots of food and swimming. The kids and dads had chicken fights, a contest jumping through a hoop without touching it and who could do the best flip. Lots of fun and good sleep that night!

Taylor lost this round of chicken fighting!

Dads taking a break to cook on the bar-b!

Eatin' good stuff...

The Sim family relaxing in the hot tub.


Then had an awesome day at the beach with more friends the day before school. I know I've said this before... but we love living at the beach! It's so nice to spend all day then have a 2 minute ride home for showers!

Two cuties...

Friends..

Messy cuties...

Playing in sand...

Disneyland & California Adventure in one day...

Taylor, Jack and I went to Disneyland & California Adventure last month (yes... I'm still trying to catch up my blog from summer) for FREE thanks to our good friend Max! We had a blast! We rode just about every ride there was in Disneyland and spent a little time in California Adventure. We were so tired from Disneyland that by the time we got to Cal. Adv. we were pooped! It was alot of fun and nice to be able to play with the kids without Nate for the day. He's fun but he can't ride all the big rides just yet... so we'll take him next time! Love ya Nate!

Here are some pics from our adventure..

Taking a break out of the HOT sun!

We didn't want to stand in line to see Winnie the Pooh, so we cheated and took this picture (look how sweaty Jack is... yuck).

Drivin' the big red car!

Taylor always posing... look closer and you can see Jack inside the pumpkin.

My bug eyed kids. We saw a really cute show in "A Bug's Life."

Taylor showing off her Minnie Mouse earrings.

Grandma Briscoe's 90th Birthday

Brandon's Grandma came to HB a few weeks for her 90th birthday. We had so much fun with her. We had a birthday dinner for her at Mario's then came back for a yummy dessert and presents. Then the next day the Briscoe girls took her to lunch and then went to see Wicked at the Pantages Theatre which was just AWESOME!! I recommend this show to everyone!!



Amanda (prego w/new baby boy briscoe), me, Grandma Briscoe and Nancy

Larry, Grandma, Jack, Taylor and Nate