I Feel Accomplished Today!!

So I was gonna make a Stouffer's lasanga for dinner but I bought it from Sam's and it was the big one and would take two hours to cook, which I didn't know till I was in a hurry to make dinner. So I go through my cupboards and fridge to see what I could make super fast. I looked on the back of my cans of soup and walah I found something quick and easy. I changed just about half the ingredients and added a few of my own. Then I put some croisants in the oven. My boys come in the kitchen and say "what is that, it smells bad". You know those kinds of comments that as a mother I hear everyday. So I just put a little on their plates. and we pray and start eating and they are....LOVING IT!! Kylan was like "mom you should be a chef on TV. You could be on Take Home Chef with that guy and you could be the new girl and make this." Brayden said" ya it's so good. I love it!" Cooper is all "mmmnnnummmnnumm" you now the good noises babies make when they love what they are eating. They made me feel so good and like finally I have made something everyone likes!! Chuck wasn't saying much. So I was like did you like it? He said well I did get seconds. I wondered if maybe he was a bit jealous cause he is usually our Take Home Chef and tries new recipes, and here I go and just make some simple dish that turns into something the boys and myself will never forget!!

1st day of School

The boys had their first day of school today!! Kylan is going into 2nd grade and Brayden is starting Kindergarten!! They were both really excited, for different reasons. Kylan loves school and was ready to start a new school for 2nd grade. He is going to have Spanish this year. Brayden was a little nervous...all weekend he said "Mom can't I stay home with you forever?". Then I told him about P.E. and that he would have it every Monday and he was hooked. He even dressed for P.E. today. I walked Kylan over (school is right across the street) and helped him put his supplies away and then kissed him goodbye and wished him well! Then Chuck, Coop and I all took Brayden over to Kindergarten. He practically ran to his room. He made some nervous bable but gave me a hug and kiss and said Bye. I have to admit I was a little teary eyed walking away from his class. Even now as I type I am tearing. I know he is ready and will be fine but I will sure miss him being my little baby, even though he hasn't been the 'baby' for a while now. Well they both came home and said they had fabulous days and are excited to go again. Like they have a choice!! Oh Brayden talked about some kids at lunch talking about some bad or sad things at lunch...he didn't say what but it bothered him so I told him just to ignore them if it wasn't nice.

Here are my Boys!!

Oh and Chuck took Cooper and I to Chick-fil-a for breakfast YUM!!!

Pajama's In The Oven

So I went to put some taquitos in the oven for lunch. I turned on the oven on preheat 400. I didn't even look in the oven. As I was waiting for the oven to warm up I was feeding Cooper and not really paying attention but my oldest says "mom what is that smell?" I was like oh sometimes food falls on the bottom of the stove and smells. We talk for a few, but he again mentions the smell. So I looked over and saw some smoke coming out of the oven. I opened the door real quick and low and behold a pair of Pajama bottoms are in the oven. Luckily they were not on fire but were blackened and smoking. I looked to see what size they were and of course were my 5 year olds new superman bottoms. So I ask Brayden if he did it! He says "no I didn't" with a smile. We sent him to his room then talked to him about how scary that could have been. He said " Ok I won't do it again". We were lucky but I was a little shaken up! I have a real fear of fire and am so glad my 7 year olds nose was working today!! Well we know I will always look in the oven before preheating from now on!!

Fall Soccer

Kylan and Brayden started fall soccer games today!!



Kylan's team is 7-9year olds and he is the Lime team. His team won 6-0 today. And Kylan made the last goal!!! He is so excited!

Brayden's team is 5 & 6 year olds and are the Sharkbites (suppose to be burgandy but is pink) team. His team won 11-0 today! He is still one of the best players again!!



And well we can't leave Cooper out!! He has a new hiding spot. He loves to go under the kitchen table and stand and jump. He is so dang cute!! We love his cute little personality!! He is defineatly a keeper!! Please excuse the messy shirt...he loves his pizza!!

9 months on 08/08/08

Yep that's right Cooper is 9 months. Time really flies. He has changed quite a bit. My good little snuggly baby is now an independent little stinker.

He doesn't want to be held.

He has to be in the middle of everything.

He is everywhere and into everything.

He crawls super fast and can climb stairs(scary).

He can say Hi and is trying to wave and give 5's.

Pulls up and stands holding with 1 hand.

He is in 6-9 & 12 month clothes.

He likes to play with his big brothers (and sometimes they like to play with him too!)

He has two teeth on the bottom and will eat most anything except baby food...he doesn't like it yuck!!

He had his 9 mo check up on Thursday! He weighs 20lbs 5oz and is 28 1/2 inches. That is 50% for both.

Our Michigan Reunion

We had an amazing time in Michigan. Chuck took us back to his hometown for his family reunion. I had never been to Michigan or met any of his extended family on the Konopaski/Bongiovanni side. We fit right in!! We drove Thursday 12 hours and stayed with his cousin Sarah and her family in Northville. That was so much fun staying with them. On Friday we hung out with them and they invited us to the Tiger game. We had Suite tickets (perfect for the kids). Although the Tigers lost (boo hoo) we had a fun time and got some Tiger's gear and Chuck finally got to see a game at Comerica Park and cheer with the home team. YAY!! On Saturday we headed to the park for the Bongiovanni Reunion. It was so nice meeting all the family. All the cousins are so nice. We had a great time eating and playing. Oh at the end a huge storm came through. We all who were still there probably like 50 people huddled together under the ramada while it downpoured and blew wind and lightning for like 20 mins. It was scary yet amazing all at the same time. Then everyone was still wanting to visit so we headed over to Chuck's Uncle Mike's home. He has 16 acres and a ton of animals. The kids had so much fun playing with the animals and exploring. I wish we had some land like that..the kids would never be bored. Brayden got to ride on the horse...we didn't get a picture because while he was on the horse Kylan and one of the teen cousins had an acident on the tire swing. The rope broke on the swing and they both fell off the tire. Kylan hurt his head and privates but he was ok within 30 mins and back to playing around. He still has a bruise on his leg but he is ok!! It then started storming again out there and we sat around in blankets and visited. Then Sunday we had breakfast with Aunt Dolly and the Grandparents and then us mom's took the kids to make cars at the mall, while Chuck and most of the adults played golf. By the way Chuck's team came in last...he got tissues and bandaids for the last place award. And then Sunday night we headed over to Cousin Cindy's to keep the Reunion going. It was so nice to visit and learn about Chuck's family.

If we could we would move there. Northville is a beautiful place and chuck would love to have tickets to all the sports venues.

On Monday we headed home but we had to hit the Detroit Lion's Training Facility in Allen Park and watch the Lions practice. That was too cool!! The boys got some autographs and Chuck got to meet the Coach and sit with the home team again. He really loves his Detroit teams!!

We had a great trip home. 12 hours again...but the boys were great and the scenery was beautiful. I have now been through West Virginia and Ohio. I really love the East Coast!!

Enjoy the photos...Sorry there are so many!!!

~Shana

Bongiovanni Reunion

Bongiovanni Reunion 2

Detroit Tigers Game 080808

Detroit Lions Training Camp

We got two Teeth & Big Blue Eyes

So Cooper now has two teeth. See them on the bottom!! He is excited about those and has already started to use them. I think he is getting his top two real soon too!! He also has two clear blue eyes!! Yay the clogged tear duct is gone for good! For those of you who didn't know, Cooper had a clogged tear duct since birth. He had it in both eyes at first and then just one and then it went away for a day or two then it came back. But now at 8 months old it has cleared up and I am more than ecstatic because I don't have to wipe his eye out 8 million times a day and explain to every person he meets that no he doesn't have pink eye and you will not get sick!!! I also can now get professional photos of him!

So he is a perfect little baby now!! Well he is becoming quite the big baby!!!

Here are some more pics from Friday! Brayden wanted to do a little photo shoot with his baby brother. Kylan joined in too!

Memories

Ok, I stole this from my cousins blog and loved this idea...here's how it works, or is supposed to work. ;)1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you know me a little or a lot, anything you remember!2. Next-repost these instructions on your blog, and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume your playing the game, and visit your blog and leave one about you! Reminisce away...