We have a 9 Yr Old in the house!!!

Jamee celebrated her 9th birthday at home with her family and friends. On the menu was roast beef sandwiches and brats. If you come to our parties you wont' leave hungry. Jamee got a big surprise from her dad and I as well as her grandparents-Lanie the American Girl doll. She has been asking us for this doll since it came out. We tried on several occasions to win this doll for her but we were unsuccessful. I had it delivered to the house and she thought it was a car part her dad ordered. She was very excited. Jamee also got so many cute outfits to add to her summer attire. She is going to be the best dressed 9 yr old on the block thanks to her family. She is one lucky gal!!!!! Happy Birthday Jamee!

So long crooked teeth-You are herby evicted!!!!!

Anne Mari finally started her long awaited orthodontics. She is really excited to get rid of those crooked teeth. The process started with oral surgery. In order to straighten her teeth she needed to lose 5 permanant teeth. OUCH!!!! Poor girl inherited my teeth. They look exactly like mine did at her age. The surgery went well and she ended up losing 7 teeth that day. Two baby teeth fell out during the surgery. They didn't charge us for those (gee thanks). Anne had a speedy recovery thank God. She has the wires on now and I can already see a difference.

1st Day of School Pics

Well the summer flew by and it is time for school to begin again. I think I was ready for school to begin more than the kids. It is hard to believe that I have a kid in Jr. High. God help me!! Time is just flying by. Anne now switches classes and has three teachers. She also changed uniforms. Jamee is excited that she gets a locker in 4th grade. Joshua loves his teacher, our beloved, Mrs. Boyle. I prayed all year that she didn't retire. My prayers were answered because she is retiring at the end of this year.

Jamee's 9th Birthday

Happy birthday to my baby girl. Jamee turned 9 yrs. old Here are some pics from her family party. The menu consisted of Roast beef sandwiches, vienna beef hotdogs, mama's beans, potato salad, fruit salad, cake, etc..............I don't think anyone walked away hungry. We had a beautiful day. We chipped in with Grammy and Grampy to purchase the American Girl she wanted-Lanie. We have tried on several occasions and $$$$ to win Lanie with no luck so we gave up and bought it for her. Jamee is one lucky gal!!!!

Jamee Bridging to Junior Girls Scouts

Jamee is officially a Jr. Girl Scout now. She recently bridged over from Brownies to Jr.'s. We are so proud of her for sticking with Girl Scouts. This will be her 4th year. We love her troop leader. Jamee's troop leader has even taken on a bigger job of becoming Anne Mari's troop leader since Annie's troop disbanded. Anne Mari is now a cadet. We are proud of her as well.

Anne Mari DARE Graduation

Anne Mari recently graduated from DARE this year. Here she is receiving her diploma. We are very proud of her for promising to be Drug Free. We know she will make us proud parents. She is such a good girl. Way to go Annie!!!!

Josh Kindergarten Graduation

It is hard to believe that my baby boy graduated from Kindergarten this year. Where has the time gone? Just yesterday I delivered him via C-section and holding him in my arms. Boy what an adventure I've been on since he was born. I wouldn't trade it for the world. He has grown so much this year. I am soooo proud of him. Josh recieved the "Always Smiling Award" at the end of the school year. His teacher, Miss Mulloy, said he always had a smile on his face even when he got into trouble in class. He is definately a "West" kid.

Easter 2010

Here are some pictures from Easter. We don't get dressed up fancy often so I thought I would capture the Kodak moment with a few pictures. James unfortunately had to work this Easter so we celebrated Easter mass with Grammy and Grampy. It is nice hear the mass in Slovak. The Easter bunny visited our house and left some presents in their Easter baskets.

My Mother's Day Breakfast

My wonderful kids made their mother breakfast for Mother's Day. Each one made something different. Josh decided to make chocolate chip muffins. He did everything I just supervised. They were delicious. Jamee cooked turkey sausage and Anne Mari made her famous cheesy scrambled eggs. Uncle Tony I think you have some competition! The food was delicious. It was nice not to have to cook a meal. What a nice start to Mother's Day!!!! I love my kids.

Jamee's 1st Holy Communion

Jamee celebrated her First Holy Communion last month. She was so excited and nervous. We started the day with some pampering. She got her nails done and then off to the beauty shop to get her hair done. Afterwards, we headed to Walmart to get her portraits done so we could remember this moment. Doesn't she look like a little angel. The next day we celebrated with family and friends. May God bless her always.

Beta Club Induction

Anne Mari was inducted into the Beta Club-National Jr. Honor Society today. She received this honor because of her outstanding character and achievement. She must take after her mom (haha)We are very proud of her. Both her grandparents were there to share this special occasion with her too. Unfortunately, James was working and unable to make it :(. It broke his heart that he couldn't be there, but we took a lot of pictures for him to look at.

Our Great Nephew's Baptism

Yes, can you believe it we are a great uncle and aunt! Recently we had the honor to see our great nephew, Colin, being baptized. Here are a few pics of his special day. May God bless you always Colin.

Curious George

This past weekend we went to see Curious George Live at the Star Plaza. We had a great time with Grammy! Here are some pics.