Birthdays everywhere!

April was a busy month with three birthdays. We started off with Tom's, celebrated with dinner and cake and ice cream. The boys made him an extra special birthday card about dragons. We had just seen "How to Train Your Dragon" in 3D. Awesome, but spendy.

Ella's birthday was extra special since it was her first one. Bridgett gave her the "throne", which she thoroughly enjoyed, her own little cake to chow down on, and lots of special attention from all the relatives. There was a bar-b-q and everything. She had lots of help from the brothers opening her presents.

Jayden's birthday is next and he opted to get a more expensive present rather than a big party. The item is a Wii game. Since he is 9 he has the option, but of course will still have friends over for a scavenger hunt and some birthday cake Sunday. There is never a dull moment around here, but April is especially exciting with all the celebrations. Hooray for Birthdays!

March happiness!

We have finally been getting some sunshine. This does a lot for my psyche as well as my flowers. In fact, my Irises are blooming and bringing color to my green flower beds. Unfortunately along with the rain we had came many weeds, but at least lots of them have pretty yellow flowers.

Addison turned 4 on the 16th and has his party on Sunday the 21st. A sports theme has been requested and his Mommy is fast at work to comply. I heard something about a football cake...hmmm. The day before he has his first T-Ball game as an Astro. The opposing team's name is the White Sox. Go Astros! If practice is any indication, Addison will be a heavy hitter. Go Addison!

Some rain, some sun

In my life it seems there is a little of both. I am knee deep in income tax prepping, (rain) and have learned how to make "yo-yo's." (sun) On my Creativity blog, check out what those are. I am also proud to say Jayden's team made it to the basketball tournament for his age group. Last nite they won their game and go onto play on Saturday. Go Jayden! His team sponsor is Oceano Packing. No, it is not a street gang! No they are not "packing." Just kidding. Local humor.
Next up will be Addison, at 4yrs old will be playing "T" ball. He is soooo ready for sports. Now if I can just get him to stop calling his brother pee pee head, I'll be happy. Ella is slobbering her way to some new teeth, Jaxson has mastered his DS player, loves Mario, and never forgets to hug me and tell me he loves me. Sounds like I have more sun than rain. Right on!

Life as I know it

My life has been rather hectic for the first month of the year. After a 2 week stay in Albuquerque, I am back with the living. I say that because so much of that visit involved illness, oldness, sadness. My sweet baby sis is going through hell right now after the diagnosis of her husband of 30 years. Another body being ravaged by the beast called cancer. It is a formidable enemy, this beast, that haunts you awake and asleep. But, this blog is supposed to be about more pleasant things. I shall try to find some when next I write. Meanwhile, my father is on the brink of death, at age 93 has seen so much sorrow and pain. I hope the next life has a few rainbows and beautiful sunsets. Come to think of it, this life has some of those. It just doesn't seem that way to me right now. I insist on finding some to cheer us up. Can that be arranged?

A new year---2010

My new year's resolution...THINK. As in think before I act. I'm hoping this will free me up for what is important to me, such as my grandkids!
Yes, I have a life, and it's intertwined with my daughter and her children and husband. My own family of origin have branched off to include their grandchildren and each family is doing the same thing we are; taking care of each others needs, supporting their dreams, helping them with day to day activities such as basketball, soccer, school projects, goals for higher education. I am a part of the wide scheme of things, but most importantly I am in the mainstream of their lives. I like it that way, I love being accountable and part of their present and future. The music to my ears is "I love you, MaMa." My cup is full.

Christmas 2009

It's two days before Christmas and all through the house all the creatures were stirring, including the mouse. Three kittens were chasing it! Now that my boys each have their own kitten, the Janowicz brood has more going on than ever. With school out for Winter break, my daughter is definitely feeling like the mother in the shoe! She takes it very well, I might add, keeping the boys outside when the sun is out and doing projects inside when the rain comes.
Jayden started basketball and even scored on his second game! He is #2, and their team is the famous Oceano Packing Company, aka the White Team.
Along with that debut, Ella made hers as cheerleader. Jaxson and Addison move around so much, I have difficulty getting a picture of them, but they are in the peanut section and up and down the bleachers throughout the game, occasionally yelling, "go Jayden!"
With our

My 4 grandkids

I am in love! My grandkids are the best, cutest, talented, intelligent and humble grand children in the world!
Jayden started basketball and his first game was Sat. I took 2 cameras and a camcorder to record the event. He looked so grown up in his black shorts and white shirt with the #2 on the back. He really ran his little buns off and said he had fun, even tho they lost the game.
Jaxson isn't into sports, but he has "you better watch out," etc down pat and sings it with gusto! He gave me quite a performance at his house and had no problem doing a solo acapella!
Addison loves "bay-ball" and has a great arm for throwing and awesome batting skills for a 3 year old. He loves to run the bases (around the tree in the front yard) and giggles when I run after him. Anything that has to do with throwing and kicking a ball gets him excited.
Ella is learning to communicate. She has her daddy wrapped and if he doesn't pick her up when he passes by she lets him know it.
I am looking forward to this Christmas with all of them. That's what its all about !