Mayden Madness

1st Day of School

2010-08-31T06:10:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of my boy's first day of school.

First Day at Ms. Angie's!

He may look sad, but this was the comment I received before

taking this picture, "Mom, you already took my picture!"

He was smiling and waving good-by! I think Trenton took the leaving

harder than me!!

Trenton's first day of 3rd Grade!

Halloween 2009

2009-11-02T11:10:00.001-08:00

Our famous "porch" picture!

Dr. Mayden and Kalebaurus.

We now refer to Halloween as Kaleb's holiday--He's all

into getting "canny"! We would have to force Trenton

into going up to people to get candy--NOT Kaleb--he

was sooooo happy to get him some candy!!

Happy Halloween

Happy FALL!

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The First Day of School (A Week Late!)

2009-08-29T16:06:00.000-07:00

Trenton was very excited to start 2nd Grade! He was very excited to learn more grown up things like multiplication!! He even got his folder written in the 3rd day in for--yep, you guessed it--excessive talking :)! Poor Mrs. Gunn--she'll learn!! Excessive talking/questioning is who Trenton is!

This is what I learned from Trenton:

(taken from a survey completed the first day of 2nd Grade)

Mumies in the mornign is my favorite book.

Riding bikes is my favorite thing to do in the summer.

I want to be a doctor when I grow up.

I am good at math.

Science is my favorite subject in school.

I wish that I had a job.

Make a snow agiel is my favorite thing to do in the winter.

If I had a million dollars, I would save it.

My favorite thing to eat is corn dogs.

Thanks Mema

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Thank you, Mema, for the markers! We really LOVE them!

The First Week of Summer

2009-06-06T17:39:00.000-07:00

Fun in the Sun

I love the first week of summer best---the excitement over sleeping in (telling my husband "I'm not being lazy, I'm just decompressing!"), swimming, staying up late, enjoying my kids (by the end of the week I'm already yelling "Leave your brother alone" to both boys and wondering if they will ever quit pestering each other) and watching TV/Movies (Love the RedBox!!)

We started out the week with a friend sleeping over--Long/Hilarious Story: THE SNAKE

Long story short--Deputy killed snake, Jared and Trent killed frog, & Jay laughing at my bravery! ha, ha

This week we have been going to bed late, watching movies and sleeping in until 9ish!! Trent got to visit all 3 swimming pools before getting grounded. For the last 4 days we (funny how Kaleb and I have had to suffer through this also) have been sentenced to house arrest. Hopefully Trent will learn a great lesson because he has missed two birthday parties, friends asking to go swimming and playing outside. :(

Wait: I did do something this week (sniff, sniff). Cleaned Kaleb's room!!

Kaleb made the transition to big boy bed wonderfully! Momma--not so well :(

Photo Update

2009-05-21T19:19:00.000-07:00

Here's what we've been up to lately---

Play Day

Kaleb meets the concrete!

Cardinal Baseball!!

Mother's Day in Altus: Church, Applebee's, Bowling & Ice Cream--what a perfect day!!

Spring Break

2009-03-21T12:41:00.000-07:00

I'm amazed at how fast a week can go
when I'm out of school. (It was probably Jay's longest week ever since his MIL was is Childress all week!)

This week was filled with birthday celebrations, family visits, house repairs, many basketball games between Jay and Trent, and a few days in Amarillo.

I hope everybody's week was blessed by family, rest and fun!!

Kaleb turns 2

2009-03-21T12:18:00.000-07:00

March means birthdays to the Mayden family!!

Trenton-March 8th

My dad-March 12th

My mom-March 16th

Kaleb-March 19th

My B-day-March 30th

So this Spring Break was filled with celebrations.

Kaleb had his birthday in Perryton this year with the family. Since we were with family, we also celebrated Trent's again!

Happy 2nd Birthday, Kaleb!!

Happy Birthday, Trenton

2009-03-09T19:06:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday, Trenton

My precious boy turned 7!

How sweet the memories!!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-01-28T18:18:00.000-08:00

BlOg BlOCk!!!

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Seriously--All I really want to do is decorate my blog. I've finally learned how to do the fancy header--Thanks Donna!!

I have had a serious case of blog block. I have enjoyed reading other people's blog (especially my sister's new blog) but I have anxiety when logging in-- even to comment. Is is fear of failure, fear of not being able to update regularly, or perfection? Do I need to make it funny, serious, insightful (I'm not really insightful) meaningful or inspirational? Oh, the stress! I think about silly things like, do I need a sign off, a cute little ending, because that would be really cute! I DON'T KNOW, BUT IT'S CRAZY!!!!! I've learned from reading other blogs that I need to look at it as a scrapbook or journal. OKAY--I'll try!!

DVR--Love it!! I'm catching up on all the TV programs I have been missing. I now know what's happening on DAYS (awful, I know), Grey's, and Private Practice. I now have 6 episode's of Thomas the Tank Engine readily available to show at any time without scratching DVDs--life is great!!!

Random thought---I think school should start at 9:30 every day! That would be cool.

Do pirates yell, " irrr" or "arrr" I usually have some kind of saying when teaching my phonics phonograms. (ir, er, ur / ar like in car) So I'm teaching and I say, "When you see the er, ir or ur in a word think irrr like a pirate." Yep, I was proud of myself and thought it was kinda cute when a child in back blurts out, "I think a pirate says arrrr like in car." Well, what do you think?!!

It's been a week, and I still have not got over my sinus (head cold) infection. I still cannot hear well, and I feel as though I am talking through a tube! I am SO ready to feel better.

Thanks girls for the good time last Thursday night. Mamma Mia soundtrack is now on my i-pod!! It is so good for the soul to get out and be with friends!!

Kaleb's new saying-"no want to" So I have taken it on as my mantra. Grading--no want to, washing laundry--no want to, cleaning house--no want to, going to school--no want to, update blog--no want to. I then want to be sent to my chair to cry and kick my legs. Afterwards, I want a red popsicle to make it all better!! Ah--the life of a 22 month old!!

New Years Resolution #4--Update Blog more often. CHECK--now I can go have my red popsicle!

Like sands through the hour glass, so are the days of our lives!!!!

SAM

Fantastic Fall

2008-11-02T11:24:00.000-08:00

I love fall! Here are some pictures!

Happy Halloween!

Kaleb:

Flag Football:

Eggs are NOT balls!

2008-09-23T17:10:00.000-07:00

Okay-quick funny.

As I was reading and catching up on all my friends, I noticed that the refrigerator was opened. I hear Kaleb yelling "ball!" He comes to the edge of the kitchen looking confused. Yep, you guessed. Broken eggs everywhere!!!

My, oh my. He is so different from Trent. He's fascinated with the refrigerator (that we now know he can open), the toilet, and the trash (still can't find my cell phone.) Toddlers!!!

The fan is now destroyed!! Gotta go and pick up the pieces!!

2008-09-07T16:35:00.000-07:00

I'm back to blogging! Sorry for the long absence. Wow, it has been crazy lately! The beginning of school brings new stresses such as schedules, homework, planning, and everything running at a fast pace! I'm not a fast pace sort of girl!! Really, is that news to anyone. As I'm writing this post, I'm swinging in the backyard, cooking out burgers and watching the boys run and play. Life is beautiful.

Trenton loves 1st grade. He thinks it is so cool that he gets to do homework. (Hmm, I wonder how long that will last?!) I have a great class this year-22 six/seven year olds! The first two weeks are always busy, and now I feel like we can all settle down to a routine. Good-bye lazy days of summer--Hello hectic school year!

Kaleb is growing up so fast. I can't believe how fast he is changing. He's talking more (yea!) and is really showing his personality! He loves to play with his choo-choos and pick on his big brother.

Trenton and Jay will soon start flag football and we are excited. It is all Trenton can talk about. He wants to practice everyday. College/Professional football was on TV and that is all that was watched this weekend. (that is why I'm outside playing on the computer HA, HA)We are also excited to go and watch the Bobcats play!!!

1602.4 miles

2008-07-28T19:26:00.000-07:00

If you ever need to know, it is 1602.4 miles from Childress, Tx to Des Moines, IA and back. Last Friday, the boys and I went to Wichita, KS to visit my mom. We had a wonderful time, RELAXING! There is something about visiting your mother. She cooks, cleans, takes care of the kids, entertains, and lets you sleep late. Thanks Mom for a wonderful time. On Tuesday, Trenton and I went to Des Moines, IA to visit my father who lives there for 7 months out of the year working. Trenton had a wonderful time working with my dad. I think he talked more than he worked, but Grandpa was glad to have him around! While Trent was off "working," my dad taught him how to ride a horse. Talk about giving me a heart attack! It's safe to say, horses to me are only good to bet on! (Not that I do that!) Kaleb stayed with my mom in Wichita. My mother said he was a different child when we're not around. I guess Trenton stresses him out. While in Des Moines, Dad took us to an amusement park. Trent had a blast riding the rides. We went on one ride where Trent said, "Wow, that made my pee pee tingle!" At that point, I had to agree. We traveled back to Wichita on Thursday. Friday was a day of relaxation before traveling home on Saturday. We're all glad to be back in C-town!

Vacation Pictures

2008-07-15T19:12:00.000-07:00

Vacation

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Let's just say-I loved going on vacation to San Antonio/Austin, but I'm so GLAD to be home again! Trying to relax away from home with a 1-year old can be stressful. Jay mentioned that our next family vacation will be when Kaleb is 4. (ha, ha)

While in San Antonio, we did lots of swimming and Sea World! We spent almost 11 hours at Sea World on Tuesday! What a day!! Highlights: feeding the dolphins, watching Shamu, riding Journey to Atlantis, touching/feeding stingrays, touching a shark, having fun at the water park, and dining with Shamu.

Wednesday, we went to Austin. The state puts Jay in the most marvelous hotels!! We get to tag along and swim. This year we stayed downtown on 8th street at the Omni! The pool was on the roof (pretty cool)! Thursday, I took the boys to San Marcos to shop!! I LOVE SAN MARCOS SHOPPING!!!

Funny story--knowing Kaleb was at his wits end, we decided to have an early supper. I'm thinking Mexican Food, Trent wants sea food, Jay just wants to get somewhere fast in the traffic. What's up with Austin traffic? Horrible!!! Anyway, Kaleb's already crying and Jay was sweating, so we stopped to eat at FURR'S! We went all the way to Austin to eat the wonderful food at---FURR's! Anyone knowing my husband Jay and his mood during stressful family situations can picture the scene and are already laughing by now!!! Trent thinks the place is cool because he can get his food in 5 minutes and we can all leave in 20. So, after eating with the gray-hairs, we all head back to the hotel and Kaleb's out for the night by 7:30!! FUN FAMILY VACATION!!!

We came home Friday-- to RELAX!

Jay's true vacation will be starting this Friday when I leave with the boys for Wichita/Des Moines to see my parents. Jay will be enjoying the quiet peaceful nights and lots of golf!!!

Trenton

2008-06-25T20:28:00.000-07:00

These past four weeks of summer have passed by much too quickly. Trenton has kept us very busy with T-ball, golf, VBS, swimming and Sports Camp. I love it!! When we are at home, he plays football, basketball, and the Wii. Yes, the Wii is on a timer and it often has to "rest" The TV is either on SpongeBob or ESPN. Lately, he has been watching NFL replays and college baseball. Reinactments follow every viewing!!

Kaleb

2008-06-25T20:10:00.001-07:00

FINALLY, he talks. Just this past week, Kaleb's vocabulary has taken off! He can now say "night, night", "outside", "nana" (for banana), "shoes" & "ball"--leave the endings off all these words and you have "Kaleb talk" My favorite, however, was "ba"(ball) in which he screamed out in Wal-Mart as we were passing the balls. Yes, I caved, and we are now owners of a big blue "ba"

Like the spike!!!!

My Boys

2008-06-24T13:54:00.000-07:00

Here's to you Marci

2008-06-24T13:37:00.000-07:00

This is dedicated to Marci-you may not remember, but you pestered me relentlessly to get this started.
Mom-I do this for you so that you can keep up with the boys!! Yes, you will have to remind me to update--Thanks ahead of time!