John and Tina Plus Three: August 2011

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Back-to-School

It's time for the kids to start school!

Olivia the 5th grader.

Damon the 3rd grader.

Jassy the 1st grader.

On the first day, Jassy got to meet the teacher and get a tour of the classroom and then was able to go home. Here she is sitting in her new desk. Isn't she tiny?

When we got home she let me take a few more pics...

Jassy and Lexie

I knew the kids would want to bring a lunch from home on the first day, so I made these lunch box messages.

I also made these little gifts for the teachers. It's never too soon to get on their good side!

Everyone had a great day! I am still adjusting to a new puppy and being alone during the day! It's been rough and I've shed a lot of tears, but each day gets a little easier...

Friday, August 12, 2011

Dogs At Play...

Our new puppy is rapidly adjusting to life in the Nguyen Household. Chloe is finally starting to enjoy her company!

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Happy Birthday to ME!!!

I had such a wonderful birthday! The kids were really cute and made sure not to fight with each other and to do their chores without me asking! John surprised me with a new puppy!

MEET MY NEW BABY - LEXIE!

This one is a bit fuzzy, but still cute.

She is such a doll! Look at her tongue sticking out in the picture below:

Oh, photoshoots are sooo much work!

Thanks to everyone who helped John keep this purchase a secret. John is amazing for pulling off such a surprise! A special thanks to Olivia who always helps me with my photoshoots (this one was especially challenging.) She is such a great assistant and knows how to read my mind, we make a great team!

Liv-The Drama Queen

Liv is really smart. She loves going to school and hanging out with her friends. She is really excited about learning to play the Recorder this year. She is a huge "Smarty Pants" and has a come-back to everything I say. She helps me out a ton with the two little ones, who both admire everything about her. She tells really, really, really long stories (sometimes I have to remind myself to be patient.) She acts every detail out and changes her voice for the different characters in her story. She has a talent for getting anyone around her all hyped and rawled up. The house is usually quiet until Liv arrives. She is such a "Drama Queen." She spends most of her time making the two little ones re-enact a movie that they just watched. I think she is going to be a Movie Director or a Teacher when she grows up.

DayDay aka Prince Charming

Damon is a real sweetheart. We call him DayDay for short. He is a very sensitive guy and is tuned into everyone's feelings. He tries very hard not to hurt anyone and really wants everyone around him to be happy. He loves to cuddle and gives the best "Bear Hugs." He's already embrassed to hold my hand or kiss me in public. He doesn't love going to school but is really good at it and tested above grade level. He is a "home-body," crowds and a lot of noise over-whelm him. He loves wearing soft clothes and would stay in his jammies all day if I let him. He can memorize a movie after watching it just once. He quotes lines from movies and even uses them in the right context. He is always making us laugh and is quite "The Charmer."

The King & Queen

I have been a stay-at-home Mom for almost 10 years. I love being a wife and a mom. I am very blessed to be able to stay at home. I really, really, really love my life and my home! The kids are amazing and being able to watch them grow is so much fun. They change everyday. I love making crafts and cards. Photography is a hobby that I am still learning and I spend a lot of my time reading and learning new techniques as well as learning Photoshop. I should say that I spend most of the time trying to figure out my damn camera!!!

John is a brillant man. He is self-employed and has many talents. Taking out the trash is not one of them, but I love him anyway. John enjoys watching sports and plays football whenever he gets a chance. He is an amazing dancer and is always the center of attention at a party. His son is his protege.

Chloe-Puppy Royalty

Chloe is the puppy Santa Claus brought for the kids this past Christmas. She is an Imperial Shih-Tzu. She was abandoned by her mother and then was raised by a Persian Cat. When she first came home she even meowed. Now days she spends most of her days "cat napping" and sitting on the back of the couch looking out the window. She is very playful and hates to be left alone. Her hobbies include hanging out the window of a moving vehicle and playing with her boyfriend-Mugsy. She is spoiled beyond belief and acts like "Royalty."