End of the Year Party

The end of the year has come and to celebrate the homeroom moms collaborated to throw an "End of the Year" party.

Boy was this an adventure. What was suppose to be a pizza party ended up being quesadillas, which at last minute turned into McDonald Happy Meals. The night before the party, we found out that the pizza place did not open until 11am and that was going to be too late seeing that we needed the food to arrive at 10:30am. So we decided to go with Moe's Southwest Grill. However, unfortunately the another homeroom mom made a mistake and ordered the quesadillas at the South Tampa location which was too far for me to drive and pick up on time. Soooo, McDonald's drive through it was. Who doesn't love a cheeseburger and fries anyway?? Like any mom, you have to learn to think on your toes. Regardless of cost, moms have to find a way to save the day.

During the party, we presented the teachers with a scrapbook that I compiled. I requested each family to write a Thank you note to each teacher, include a picture of their little one and have each student draw a picture for each teacher. At the end of the scrapbook we included an American Express Gift Card. This seemed to be hit for the second year in a row.

Pirate Program

That is a great pirate impersonation.

Today was your "Pirate Program" at school. We were told to dress you in a white shirt and jeans and when we arrived you were all dressed up as a pirate. I have the video of it but I think that it is too long to include in this blog.

2010 ISR Refresher

I'm Ready for My Close Up

I have no idea where you heard this phrase or even know how to pose. But I think that it's as cute as can be. I love it!!! Almost as much as I love You!

Tour of Raymond James

Again, Thanks to MOTG, an event was planned for a personal tour of Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This is also where Mommy and Daddy's Alma matter, USF's Bulls, play their home games.

Unfortunately, Daddy was not able to join us for this tour (although, I know that he would have really enjoying it) because he was away on business in Boston. But thankfully Grandma came along for reinforcement.

Home Team Locker Room



The playing field up close and personal

Steering the infamous Pirate Ship

Typically the ship is off limits but today the group was granted access.

Day out With Thomas

Thanks to Moms on the Go, I heard about the Thomas the Train event in Parrish, Florida. Apparently, Thomas travels around the United States and stops in different cities offering activities and train rides to children everywhere.

Temporary Tattoos

Awesome Train Table Setups

Hay Rides

All Aboard

Thinking about life during your train ride.

Work Hard and Play Hard

Today we went to a friend of mommy's daughter's birthday party. Actually, Robin was Khun Tha's wine rep 13 years ago. After over a decade of her and her husband's hard work building their business they are able to enjoy several luxuries in life. One of those luxuries is throwing a very extravagant birthday party for their daughter, Riley. Hopefully, Daddy and I will be able to provide for you and Vaughan the same way in the years to come.

Pool Time with Vaughan

Getting harnessed so that you can bungee jump.

Yay!!! You have been asking me bungee jump every time we go to Citrus Park Mall. Finally you were given the opportunity. Goes to show you, mommy was wrong. I thought that you were too small to do this, but apparently you weren't.

Daddy's turn... Flips and all.

Butterfly Encounter

Unicorn Rides

Happy Birthday Riley!

Daddy was able to do the "difficult" course on the rockwall. Look at Hercules go.

Nothing better than some Cold Stone Ice cream.

Look at that, I made it out from behind the camera.

Balloon Art

Complete with Fireworks for the Grande Finale.

Morale of the story: Stay focused, determined and work hard (and smart) and everything else will come.