And The Winner is..................

Taylor Paige Dorcheus

 

 She won the Leap Pad 2, she earned every single sticker earned on first in math.  Well done Taylor. Not only did she win K-2nd grade she also is 3rd in the whole school.  This is completely amazing. The Principle, Mrs., DeRoy is so awesome.

Kindergarten Graduation

Go Hailey!! She finished her year with all A's and B's. I'm so proud of her.

 Graduation was super cute, and I only cried when the teacher read a poem and made everyone cry.

 My boy Travis was also a graduate.

 Lets not forget little Mason, love these two.

 Ms Arens LOVES Hailey.

 Sweet Dante

 Hailey and our old neighbor, Therese

 She was spoilt with gifts.

 Ashton was being silly, love my job.

 Baby Porter

Happy Graduation Day.

It's All Over

We have been through an emotional roller coaster over the last few weeks. Tears, stress, excited and getting mad at one another. But I can say now it is all over and we are somewhat settled into our house on base. Did I throw my ladle on the floor because it wouldn't fit in the stupid small draw? Yes. Did I leave the house and cry in the car because I was so over Whelmed and sad? Yes........ But, I got through it and I am feeling more settled. My wonderful husband worked his butt off for two days to get the house together while we were at school/work and it is so much more calmer.

 We had our final work to school with our little Mason, although we will still take him to school next year.

 They came......

 They packed.......

 We tried to entertain ourselves for 2 hours until our final walk through.

 Sonya stayed with me all day! A true friend.

 Empty

 New buddies.

 The end........ Masie was so sad:-(  We were so squashed into the car, I had a trunk load , 3 kids, 2 dogs, a bunny + cage and a Tortoise. Not a fun ride home I will tell you.

 The packers wrapped EVERYTHING I was so frustrated as it was ridiculous, they wrapped paper in paper!!

 The dogs had no clue what was going on and even now I cant leave without Rex howling.

 We do have an awesome park with water just down the road so the kids are happy, and the pool opens this weekend.  We are done with school and work so bring on the summer! My Mum and Dad come in 4 weeks and I couldn't be more excited.

It's Time to Say Goodbye

As of 10am on Wednesday, 2804 Pontiac Dr will no longer be our home.  We have had a lot of stress and tears but we have also had smiles and laughter.  We got the keys to our temp house on Friday, it really isn't that bad. Its clean and its a place to live, it is however tiny!! Sonya now has about half our house in her garage and we just pray we can squeeze the other half in the house.

 Considering base housing has free grass seed and free water, I'm not quite sure why our yard is dirt?!

Anyway, packers are coming tomorrow, our lives are about to change....... Please pray that the kids can get through this as easily as possible, they are scared and worried and really sad.

Taylor

• When I was a baby I was the "devil", my first night out of the womb and I stopped breathing. Very scary.
• I didn't take bottles until I was 10 weeks old. I HATE milk.
• My birth was so quick, Daddy nearly had to catch me.
• Mummy and Daddy called me "bubble face' as I would spit milk bubbles.
• I was a smiley baby, I loved to smile at everything.
• When I was 9 weeks old I pooped on Daddy, he was not impressed.
• Mummy always made me giggle and Daddy would get mad as he tried so hard and I would just look at him.
• I could sit up on my own at 6 1/2 months old.
• I always pulled Masie's hair, but she was kind to me.
• I first rolled over at 8.43am on August 23rd 05, 20 minutes after Claudia was born.
• My nicknames at 8 months old were wiggly worm and Squidgy.
• Masie always made me laugh by jumping off the sofa.
• I went to baby group every Monday, it was fun.
• My first friends were: Tyler, Leah, Joe and Ben.
• I started crawling at 10 months 8/12/05. I did a funny crab crawl.
• I used to kick my leg really hard on my crib when I woke up. I thought it was very funny but it drive Mummy and Daddy crazy.
• I walked at 13 months.
• I love babies.
• I offended a lady when I called her baby a puppy.
• My favorite food was Mac and Cheese.
• I am a nanny's girl.
• I got ring worm at 16 months old.
• I was always dirty, such a tom boy.
• I was so small, at 16 months old I was still in my 9-12 month clothes.
• I hated new people from about 14 months old.
• I was potty trained day and night by my second birthday.
• At 23 months I was getting naughty, I would go up to people and say "kick" while kicking them in the shin.
• My famous 2 year old saying was "I don't like it"
• I love my dog Pablo, I ride him like a horse.
• When you were 4 you HATED the song "there was an old woman that swallowed  a fly".
• You are such a smart and sweet girl.
• Your confidence has bloomed and now there is no stopping you.
• Your favorite movie is Nanny McPhee
• You love strudels and your favorite lunch is PB&J with chips.

Happy Mothers Day

Today I was woken with excited little girls and a hand written menu. I choose my food and drink and my three daughters got to work and served me in bed.  After that I got up and ready and came out to so many cards and presents. I feel extremely loved, they have made my day special. I have a few favorites I'm going to write here but I will save them all in my special box.

Masie:
Dear Mommy
Happy mothers day. I'm going to write you a poem.
Mothers are sweet but you're the best.
You helped me ace my history test.
Roses are sweet and so are you.
Happy mothers day, I love you.

Hailey:
Dirt and cookie finger prints
Are not hard to find,
You'll see them on your walls and drawers
Where I go, they're left behind!
But soon I'll learn to wash my hands
And tuck them by my side,
So here I leave my fingerprints
Each and every one,
Painted as a reminder
Of dirt and cookie and fun.

Taylor:
Dear Mummy
I love you very much
You are so sweet,
I just want to kiss you on the cheek
Have a happy Mothers Day
Love Taylor

Taylor also gave me a fantastic book that she wrote and illustrated. Its called Maddy the snow girl.

I love my family

Hailey

1. I came out of the womb in a very dangerous position, there were so many doctors and midwives trying to get me out.
2. Nanny came over for 3 months to help us.
3. Nanny was my official nappy changer in the hospital.
4. You had the cutest newborn cry.
5. Grandma and great Grandma came to see me when I was a few weeks old.
6. You loved laying naked on the floor, Taylor would always rub your back.
7. Masie and Taylor loves to pretend I was a doll and push me around in their strollers.
8. You love your dummy.
9. You rolled over at 6 months old.
10. You couldn't wait to go in a front facing car seat.
11. You love to make Rex growl.
12. Your first giggle was at Amy the Librarian.
13. When you were about a year, you and Mason were in the car and I turned the window wipers on, you both cracked up laughing.
14. You love fresh fruit and Veg.
15. Tink the snake lives in your room.
16. When you were 8 months old we went to England for Uncle Ron and Auntie Sams wedding.
17. Olivia, Claudia and Jack loved you.
18. You love talking on the phone.
19. When I went to Disneyland in Paris, I spent the whole time strapped to Mummy and in her coat.
20. I loved to suck my toes..... So gross
21. Once I learnt to crawl I quickly started walking.
22. You are such a water baby.
23. When you were 10 months old you pooped in the bath and it chased Taylor, she SCREAMED.
24. Your first friends were Ryker and Mason
25. Your favorite book is the Bear Hunt.
26. Your favorite movie is Annie.
27. Favorite TV shows were Dora and Diego.
28.  You were kicked out of two pre-schools for screaming.
29. You are now in Kindergarten and doing fabulous.

Masie

While sorting out my stuff for our move I came across 2 little books that I used to write notes in about the girls. I almost had forgotten I even did that, so before I lose them again I will write them all down. First with Masie:

• When I was a baby I was only when the car was going 60mph or more.
• I used to commando crawl.
• I took my first steps at 10 months old.
• From 11 months to about 15 months my favorite saying was "What's That"
• 21 months, favorite snack- Slim Jims.
• My first taste of real food was pizza hut pizza with Mummy and Auntie Cookie,
• My first giggle was when Daddy said "I like it when she says Ba Ba Ba" (off the movie Over Board).
• Daddy came home for lunch one day when we lived at 19 Bargate Rd, Mildenhall and he sat me next to him...... A few seconds later I was on the floor. Mummy was not happy.
• I hated bananas for the longest time.
• When I was a few months old Daddy put my trousers on my head and I screamed the house down.
• One morning at 5:27 I jumped out of my cot and landed with a big thud on the floor.
• My first friends were: Joe, Cameron and Maisie from playgroup.
• My best friend in Newmarket was Mia.
• My neighbor at 12 Aureole walk, Newmarket was Toby. He shared his play house with me.
• I went to playgroup every Monday, my friends were Tyler, Theo, Leah and Keira.
• I used to make funny sounds when I was tired or just waking up. It was like er er er and you would play with your hair.
• I am so clever, by 2 years old I knew all my animals and colors.
• I knew my ABC's by my 3rd birthday.
• My first boyfriend was called Chase.
• I love to sing on stage, my favorite song was twinkle twinkle.
• I love my Nanny and Grandad
• December 5th 2006 I came home from pre-school a little upset. The teacher said you weren't quite yourself but wouldn't tell them what was wrong. You told me that a bead flew up your nose by itself and was stuck. You had to go to the E.R.
• I had bladder surgery at 3 1/2 years old
• My favorite movie was "The Witches"
• I am very creative and often come up with brilliant creations.
• Your favourite TV shows at 5 were: Brain surge and SpongeBob
• Feb 17 2010, fave foods: Beef stew, chicken pot pie (home made) and Grandads porridge.
• You love your Grandma and Papa and wish you were could play with all your cousins.

Wow my thoughts were random, lol.

Welly weighs...

14lbs 4oz

 

Such a little fatty, he eats and eats and eats!! Unfortunately what happens when you do that? Poop, lots of it!!

 Isn't Pablo a gorgeous dog? I caught him laying down while eating the other day, what a lazy puppy.

First in Math

The principle gave the kids a challenge a few months ago, grades K-2, the person with the highest amount of stickers on May 20th will win a Leap Pad 2.  Grades 3-5 wins a Kindle Fire.

 

Taylor at first was a little discouraged as she was thousands behind the number 1 slot, she didn't really try for a while and then all of a sudden something lit in her and she is going for that prize. Not just talking about it she is on there for hours a night.  Now there are 2 of them fighting for the prize. Taylor right now is in the lead by a few hundred but it can change over night. Wish her luck!!