Chic and Bear meet Mouse and Duck

I (Mom) have booked a ticket for Jare Bear too so now its no longer a girls only outing...for those concerned parents out there wondering why I was going to leave Jared behind...he is having some difficulty in school and we didn't think it would be good to take him out for this long but this is a once in a lifetime vacation that we may not get a chance to repeat anytime soon...or before he is a teenager depending on where our future takes us...so Yay! Jaiden is excited (sorta-kinda) that he is coming with...you should have seen her face when I told Jared that he was going...I think she thought that she had to stay home...or else she was truly looking forward to getting away from the guys...hmmmm she is a bit of a Drama Queen and the guys love to bring out her very best theatrics at times...this should be a very interesting week. She is VERY jealous of Jared...I called Jared "Bear" the other day...I've always called her "Chic..chicklet...chica pet...etc" she said "I am not a chic anymore...I want to be BEAR" Threw quite a fit over that too I must say. So any advice on dealing with jealousy? I spend more time with Jaiden than I do Jared...he doesn't get upset with her. I really don't know where the jealousy comes from but she has been that way since we arrived home...anyone else have similar situations happen?

Countdown to DISNEY!!!

Yep folks you read that right, my mom is taking me to DISNEY!!! Just me, no boys... She came home from work last week in a really bad mood fuming about the cold and winter and just going on and on...then she started feverishly pecking away at the computer...then she shows me the most awesome picture....a POOL! I'm so HAPPY I could pee...but I'm a big girl now...pee pee goes in the potty :)

We are going to spend 6 whole days in ORLANDO!!! Well not in Orlando all the time...I am looking forward to seeing my Tonguu sister MARY JOY again and finally getting to meet JULIA...and her brand new sister! My mom has been friends with her mom for 4 YEARS now...and they have never met! Can you believe that? They will probably get all silly like grown ups do...momma says she needs some "girl time" (I just hope we do a LOT of shopping) We did some shopping this weekend and I scored some sweet new slippers (flip flops) I can't wait to cruise the beach now! Mommy says I am going to LOVE the beach!

We will be traveling in the car to the airport (MSP) flying to Orlando on Tuesday, Mar 10 arriving reeeeally late (1030)Then the fun begins! We come home on Tuesday Mar 17...and Daddy RETIRES from the United States Air Force on Mar 20th!!! Yay! We are all so proud of him and very excited about our new adventures that life has in store for us...mommy is a bit stressed over where our new address will be...she is such a CRAB! She needs to live on the BEACH...

Wood Rooster - 2005

Rooster is often seen as the original strong silent type, not unlike the Humphrey Bogart and Greto Garbo prototypes. Most people consider them quite eccentric. Sad to say, relationships with other people are often strained. They are quite moody and can be too outspoken. (Hmmm now who's chiclet does this description fit) They are often self-centered, but can be quite brave when the situation calls for it.

On the other hand, Rooster People are quite talented and capable. They are always devoted to their work and have a reputation for being the hardest of workers. Rooster People are deep thinkers and are pioneers in spirit. They can experience the greatest of joy in complete solitude. Even though often alone, they rarely experience loneliness. Instead, they enjoy their own company and feel solitude helps them in their quest after knowledge.

Shark-tail Soup and fortune cookies are among the keys to good health.

(Jaiden LOVES fortune cookies...but shark tail soup I'm not so sure about)

You can often find the Wood Rooster behind the scenes or in solitary activities. They love bookshops with strong espresso and offbeat music groups, particularly modern jazz or chamber work. They are reserved but at the same time can be quite sociable, too, when the occasion calls for it, always considerate, gentle, and easy going, always liking to please others. They can quickly overcome bad feelings. No one ever feels threatened by their company.

On a bad day, the Wood Rooster can be so mild-mannered, it's easy to ignore them. But on a good day -- and there are many good days -- they are proud and very articulate in expressing their views. In fact, their quiet exterior belies an intense talent in persuading others to their point of view. People are amazed they can talk so much! (Yep! That part abot talking so much... fits Jaiden to a T! but I wouldn't say she is mild mannered on a BAD day or easy to ignore....uh not happening)

Most days, Wood Roosters depend on others way too much. (True - our latest inside joke between Jaiden and I is that she likes to be carried so I ask her "Are your legs working ok? Are they broken? If they're broken we need to exchange them for new legs. We will have to return them to China for legs that work...this gets her to giggling like crazy)

The most important thing Wood Roosters MUST do is to develop an independent streak, to look inside themselves for strength; their careers, financial life, relationships, and very happiness depends on this! (the independent streak is very well developed in this chickie)

Happy Chinese New Year!

This is a sweet little Asian Princess playing a game called "I'm not smiling Mamma" She thought this game was quite hilarious! She's still adorable though :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAIDEN

Today our Princess turned three. She woke wearing the heels that she refused to take off before bed last night and came click clacking into our bedroom to say good morning and hop into bed and snuggle for a while. What did Princess Jaiden want for breakfast on her special day? "Icecream" Green with chocolate chips. Since it was snowing pretty hard this was a bit of a challenge at 6:30 in the morning so instead she had sausages. We made pink and green cupcakes, watched a Dora singalong dvd and had a great day playing Princess. At two we had some friends pop in for a visit and had cake and finally the green icecream with choclic chips.

It was a great day and we are so very thankful to God that we are given the honor of sharing this childs life. She is such a blessing to us and everyone that knows her. She has a great big personaliy and is such a wonder that brings a new joy into our lives every day.

First trip to the Salon

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

An unexpected guest...

This is Jaiden midway through our road trip home

oh look! What is this in my green blankie!?

A ladybug!!!

Now how did that get into the car? It was SNOWING when we left KC that morning!

oh what fun! She spent many minutes watching it walk around on her blankie

I love him! I will name him George!

What are you doing George?
Look...George is on my finger....

*split second after this photo was taken George decided to walk up her finger and into her sleeve which brough forth the most ear piercing of screams and the shaking off of hand as you could ever imagine...poor George was sent flying onto the other side of the car and landed on Jared's jacket....
Thank You for saving me...and George, Jared! You are such an awesome brother!

Friday Photo

Here's Jaiden, helping me blog :) Anyone want to guess what we had for supper?