Water Dogs

Day 2 at the Pool and my kids are water dogs!!! But we have started our summer off great, no complaints other than probably from Botos' as to why the kitchen is dirty...hahaha. Okay, house cleaning in the morning & then off to the pool again tomorrow afternoon. I can't complain, I love the pool just as much as the kids do.

So the day started off w/Jantz hollering at me from the living room, to get him chocolate milk and to turn the T.V. on. My thought: U serious? I am dead asleep and my 3 year old is yelling for me at 8 in the morning for chocolate milk & turn the TV on? Just a like a Man...! So what do I do.... roll over and go back to sleep!!! for twenty more minutes. Of course, I am sleeping w/Cora in her bed. I bed hop in the middle of the night from my bed to hers...but that is getting old!!! She does a good job now of sleeping in her own bed, she has realized its getting to crowded.

After getting up & around the kids took off on their bikes over to Pappy's house. So while they were over there I did a few things out & about. Came back & all kids were ready to go swimming!!! So they all loaded up and we headed out.

About 20 mins later I received a call from my Dad that my Uncle Kenny is being rushed to Amarillo for possible surgery. He has experience 2 heart attacks w/out knowing it & as the day went on found out he had 95% blockage in one & 100% blockage in the one as well. He will meet w/a specialist tomorrow and possible surgery on Thursday. Please keep him & our family in your prayers.

So back to chillin' at the pool, I look up and could see someone trying to do a front flip off the diving board and when that someone came up from the water is was KENNEDY! That little toot just decided to try a flip!!! She came up smiling... when you see a child smile that makes your whole day worth it!!! Then there was Jantz & Aaron trying to do back dives off the wall; Cora Lee playing w/Lilly trying to do handstands in the pool. All the things me as a kid tried. Isn't crazy how the cycle of learning things.

We soon left the pool because everyone was just starving... so we came home and found Botos' snoozing on the couch. Busted!!! lol So I went into the kitchen and heated up some chili mac. those hoodlims ate every bit of it up!!! Besides Cora she had her bowl of cereal... crazy girl.

So the kiddos headed off out back. I could hear singing so I just stood in the laundry room and looked out the back door. There I saw all 4 of them singing and playing air instruments, guitar & drums. Cora was the director and the boys were following orders... Kennedy was just singing away...

Then came in Jantz & kennedy...they headed over back to Pappy's. Then went Aaron & Cora. Crazy kids. So then I head to Wal-Mart to get a birthday gift, toilet paper, & water plus pool snacks. The kids new drink they like is a bottle of water & then pouring in their own kool-aid flavor... not bad... 24 waters $2.48 & 3 boxes of kool-aid w/8 in it, each for $1.00. I thought it was a good buy but who knows.

Party @ 6: 30 for Maddie...swimming party!!! So of course all kiddos went swimming again...had a great time at the party. Lots of fun. After the party, we head to the baseball field to see how the game was going. Too our surprise there were 2 games. Little Man was tired!!! So we made it home and he grabbed his pillow and two seconds later I looked over & he was OUT!!! of course Cora was still wound up, so we played the Wii--Just Dance!!! until the batteries died on the sensor bar!!! urrrgh... so she crawled up on the couch where Jantz was...and she was out!!! lol.

So I sat down & thought about checking out my blog, wow... I have lost my touch w/my blog. So starting today June 1st, first day of the month, I plan to continue updating my blog as my Life Journal. Its not for entertainment but for me. I hope someday I can get this published into a book for the kids to go back and read. That would be really cool gift for someone to give me and for me to give my kids.

Until next time...Mamabotos

Mother's Day Tea Party

I attended my kids "Mother's Day Tea Party" yesterday. Had a great time. They served me w/tea & cookies, but I couldn't keep up w/Jantz's eating...I believe he ate the whole platter of cinnamon rolls. I received two precious cards. Below is the questions w/the kids response. Enjoy because I did.

1. WHY GOD MADE MOMS?
Cora: Because my Daddy needed her and I love her.
Jantz: because she is Happy.

2. HOW DID GOD MAKE YOUR MOM?
Cora: He just stuck her together.
Jantz: a knife

3. WHAT KIND OF LITTLE GIRL WAS YOUR MOM?
Cora: She was cute, funny and smart.
Jantz: Short

4. WHAT DOES YOUR MOM DO IN HER SPARE TIME?
Cora: She doesn't coach.
Jantz: Clean up the house

5. IF YOU COULD TAKE YOUR MOM ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD THAT BE?
Cora: I would taker in a motel.
Jantz: Altus

6. WHAT DO YOU MOST ABOUT YOUR MOM?
Cora: She's cute, she's smart, and she gave me a new dress and high heels!
Jantz: She cleans up my room.

Awesome Mother's Day...I also received a picture frame of the kids w/their picture together and each of their hand prints.

Until next time Mamabotos!!!

Rockfield

WOW WOW WOW!!! It doesn't even look like the same field where many of us all grew up on playing!!! I'm sure we have memories of that field of the teams you were on, what position you played, if you hit home runs or not. Not me, I was lucky to get on base. Of course when I played we played w/the boys (co-ed). One game in particular I remember is: I was playing left field, more like squatting and picking the grass and playing w/bugs in the ground. But, Amy Drinnon & I got on the bases. At one point, Amy got on third and she stole home and slid...yep skinner her whole leg up!!! So as she steals home, then I ran from 2nd to 3rd. So then the pitcher winds up to pitch the ball, he throws the ball, the catcher (not hind-catcher!!!) misses the ball (pass-ball); So then my coach says "GO!" I take off, I'm on my way...the whole time through my head I am thinking of what just happened to Amy!!! I get closer to home and next words from my coach, "Slide!!!" So I slide and the catcher lands on top of me!!! (Johnny Arnn, for those that remember him he was not a frail skinny boy). So now I am laying in the dirt...legs across home plate, skinned up leg, & the catcher on top of me squishing me. Finally I hear the umpire yell "SAFE!" Thank the Lord, I can breath now and get up and hopefully walk back to the dug-out. So, there we are, Amy & I, sitting and comparing who's leg looks the worst...luckily we didn't have to go back in the game...the coach felt bad. Plus there are many more memories to share but that is the first that comes to my mind. Also, No girls ever made the All-Star Team...ummm.

The next year, both Amy & My Dad's decided to add softball...think the lord!!! They built the softball that is still standing to this day. Yes it needs updated but there on so many memories on that field for a lot of young girls as well. I'm sure in time, girls, the softball will have a make-over done in the near future. Boys field gets re=renovated; Girls field gets a Make-over!!! Just thought that was funny. It took our parents to take time to build the softball to get us our own field & league; so parents it starts w/you; someone isn't going to do it for your daughters. It will happen but when? that is up to you!

Here is a link of the "Rock Field" renovation (if it doesn't show, click on the BLACK VIDEO CAMERA at the end of the title) that was aired on KVII News out of Amarillo as well as some pictures of the Opening Day Ceremonies. Pretty awesome that my little girl, Cora Lee, was standing out there on the NEW field....gives me chills.

Cora's Team: Benchwarmers

Cora waving when her name was called.

This Sign is like the icing on the cake, PERFECT!

All kids from every age division boys & girls.

Before all the kiddos...

Cora turns 5!

My my my how time flies! My little girl turned 5 this past Saturday. I can't believe how much she has grown up. She has accomplished so much but her biggest just happened recently. Riding her bike w/no training wheels and starting off by herself w/no help!!!

We had her birthday party at the "Jump-n-Jive" in Amarillo. Its the coolest place...a huge building w/inflatables....kids literally bouncing off the walls. LOL.

We had our wonderful family show up with my cousins kids and aunt. Didn't seem like we got to visit much but you know w/family that is okay, because you can pick up where you left off at last time you were together as a family. I can't get over how much all the kiddos have grown! We had an awesome time and would like to share that with you with these pictures:

Jantz was a very sick boy that day; that is about all he did then he was under the table w/a pillow and blanket asleep. Poor baby!


Kids getting ready for the cake: Thanks Holly! It was very delicious and awesome; lots of compliments.



Birthday Girl! Always smiling... she woke up that morning, first words: "Mom,am I five?" My reply: Yes you are! She starts singing: I'm five, I'm five, I'm five, Oh yes I'm five!

Present time!!! Make-up; dress-up Jewelry; Games!

Cora checking out her DS lite...

Ms Kate getting her face painted...beautiful girl & her pink!!!

Cora Lee's turn!!!

Kate & Cora (such beautiful-funny girls!!) Thanks Kate for coming...

Long time Photo's

This past weekend, we purchased a new camera. Due to our old one that we had for 5 yrs. Here is a brief story on our camera's. Bought a Sony once we moved to San Antonio...left in a shopping cart at Sam's. (Both our faults.) 2nd one...right before Cora was born, 2nd Sony...mother & I went to visit family; never saw the camera again. Either I left it at the family's house or two, I left it on top of the car and drove off. (My fault) 3rd camera: just recently died on us. I pick it up to take w/us yesterday to Cora's party....dead. Thinking to myself, can't be its been charging for a week!!! So I leave it. Get in the car, driving along, Botos said to me, "U know what you forgot?" I replied, "Yep the Camera...dead." He starts grinning. Ummm ok. He confesses that he dropped it the other day at the field. GREAT!! Cora's 5th birthday party & no camera. Thank goodness for nanna (Mother-n-law!) So in remembrance of our last camera...here are some pics it took:

T-Ball Practice

Cora had her first practice. She had a great time. She got to field the ball, throw it and bat. In her mind, Monday was practice and then on Tuesday her coach was going to take her to their game on the bus. I guess one positive thing is she has learned her days of the week or at least game days! LOL.

It was nice to sit and watch her play and have fun. During her practice, Jantz on other hand could not understand why he couldn't play yet! So he & Daddy decided to play catch, well that lasted one throw, yes Botos tossed the ball and Jantz missed. The ball went over the top of his glove and BAM busted lip!!! So playing catch w/Daddy didn't last long.

Practice ended and so Cora got in the car and here is our conversation:
Me: Did you have fun?
Cora: NO! Its not fair.
Me: What's not fair?
Cora: I don't want to play anymore.
Me: why not?
Cora: We don't have positions, where we are supposed to be, nor do we know where to field the ball! We don't have the dirt like Daddy's field. Our field is all grass and nasty looking!!
Me: You know who to talk to don't you?
Cora: no who?
Me: Your Daddy!!!

So we make it home that evening, and I looked at Cora and asked her if she had something to ask her Daddy? Of course she had forgotten. So after a few hints she "members-re". Same story as above. Big Daddy's response: When you get better? u get to play on better fields? Cora: Oh,,,ok. Needless to say she hasn't hit a t-ball practice since then plus she has CRIED at every practice!!! urrrggghhh...

Easter Weekend

Had a wonderful Easter Weekend. Friday had school 1/2 day, was a great day...got home, took a nap, got up did nothing. Loved it!!! Got up Saturday morning and headed to Tulia. Attended the Bobcat baseball game: man, those Bobcats can battle and it was a great game. Super proud of the boys. Cora & Jantz played the entire time, but no homemade mud was made this year! lol. After the game, we headed over to my brother's house. The kids played so hard. The weather turned out to be great, little chilly that morning but turned out to be a beautiful day. While I at my brothers, I walked w/the kids plus Luke down to the little park close by their house and watched the kids throw bouncy balls up the slide. Luke got the biggest kick out of that. Then the color of their cheeks started to tell me that it was time to head back home. So we did. Got inside and the Men's final four games begin, so we had supper and hung out in the AC for awhile. We had a great time. Then it was getting late so the kids & I loaded up and headed home. Jantz didn't make it to the City Limit sign, he was OUT!! But miss Thing, she talked to me all the way home!!! Imagine that...

Sunday rolled around and we made it thru church!!! Yes, so excited about that, may not have heard one word of the sermon but we made it through. AFter church, headed over to Nanna's (Botos' mom). Kids hunted eggs and then Cora through a fit. So we went home had a talk and then she got to go back over and play. Love Love my neighborhood!!! I know my kids are only 3 &4, but they rode their bikes back & forth to Nanna's, our house, & to my parents. next thing I knew, there were 7-8 kids all riding bikes all over the neighborhood. Its a safe neighborhood and everyone watches out for each other.

Then about 3, I had four little kiddos show up all of the wet!!! So I took them out back and hooked up a water hose to the slide and placed a kiddy pool underneath the end of the slide and the kids had a blast... "Redneck Waterpark!" Next thing we did was place a water sprinkler under neath the trampoline. Kids had so much, but I had fun sitting there watching them giggling, falling, and getting Sun burnt!!! oh-no. Yes...they all got burnt, especially red (Aaron). Yes, he is a little sore today. Speaking of Aaron... he reached his 100 POINTS of AR this past weekend!!! Super duper proud of him...he has worked his butt off.

After playing in the water-park, we headed over to my parents for a awesome dinner. Afterwards, the kids & I headed to Wal-Mart so they could spend their allowances. Big deal for them. Cora got nails...Jantz got train carts for his Thomas the Train set. While we were checking out, Cora paid and got change back. No big deal. Well Jantz went to pay for his and he went over!!! So she did give him any change back. He kept telling the lady,"Give me my change!" I had to tell him he went over, anyways, he could quit grasp that he didn't get to get change back. LOL... They also got new shoes. Man, how their feet have grown!!! Jantz got home, put on his spider-man shorts, to go along w/His spider-man shoes!!! He could run so fast and stop on a dime. Cracking me up!!! Cora on the other hand, got on her clothes and shoes and then they were racing and then seeing who could stop first!!! lol until they messed up the cable to the TV and big Daddy Botos stepped in said NO MORE!!! lol

Finally after all the running and baths, those two kids crashed so fast & hard. LOL... love those kids to death. Cora starts T-ball practice today, she is so excited!!!! I am too, but then again Jatnz can't quite understand that he doesn't get to play just yet!!! Oh lord help me...

Until next time...Mammabotos