Me and My Mini-Me: 2008

Home Sweet Home

This has to be one of the most exciting times in my life. I bought my first place! It has been a little bit of a project for me. Did a lot of cleaning and painting to make it feel more like home to us. I had a lot of help from my mom and then Jason and Steven helped bring in my furniture and Lyndsy helped with painting. It was exhausting but fun at the same time. I had already planned on a few changes before I even got the keys to the place. I'll probably have some tile put in and maybe update the bathroom. I also want to work on my back patio area. It's a very convenient location for me and there's a playground right next to it which works out great for Paiton and the niece and nephews when they come over. I can't get over how excited this has made me!!!

Halloweeeennnnnnnnggggggg

This year we chose for Paiton to be a kitty cat, made things pretty simple. She had a good time in the Parade at school as well as trick or treating. Next year I'm sure we'll pick something a little more exciting.

First Day of Kindergarten

I can't believe my baby is going to Kindergarten! I'm excited but kind of sad at the same time, wished they'd stay little for a bit younger. I can't wait to hear about the things she's learning and for when she starts reading though. I guess it's all downhill from here? They really do grow fast. I'm happy that she's able to go to school with her cousin, not to mention the same elementary that me and my siblings went to when we were little. I guess we'll see how it goes....

Disneyland!!!

On a wim, I had the brilliant idea to ride down with my brother in the work truck to California so I could take Paiton to Disneyland. Paiton had never been and it had been years for myself. We stopped at the beach first so she could see what the Ocean was like. Then we got a room and the next morning walked over to Disneyland. We had a blast! Thunder Mountain was her favorite ride and it took some convincing to get her to go on Pirates Of The Carribean but she loved it afterwards. It was a really good experience and I'm so happy we were able to do it. Something neither of us will probably forget.

We heard they were coming to town so we had to take the girls. Paiton was just thrilled because Tinkerbell was hosting it. We had a lot of fun and the show was entertaining. The girls even each got a souvenir. Definitely worth the experience, hope to go the next time!

Birthday Party

Paiton turned 5 on March 13th. We had a birthday party at Jungle Jim's Playland. The kids had a blast. They started with rides and then opened presents and had cake an

d ice cream. All the kids took turns hitting the Pinata but Paiton was able to break it open. We all had a good time and closed

the place down. This was the first big birthday party she's had and it was a success!

VOTE FOR PAITON

Anyone that knows Paiton knows that she loves to Dance and Sing. I heard about the Kiddieokee Contest on 97.1 and just had to enter her in it. She's singing one of her favorite songs. I'm looking to get as many votes as possible. The winner with the most votes will get to take a trip to California and get to go to one of Theme Parks. Me, being a single mom, doesn't get a lot of oppurtunity to do something like that. We would both absolutely love to go! To vote go to http://www.971zht.com/ and sign up free then go to the 5 to 7 year olds and she is Entry #68. Once you've voted go to your email to verify the vote. And that's it! Please please vote if you have the time. We would greatly appreciate it!

2007 Comments

1. What did you do in 2007 that you’d never done before? Took Paiton to the Boondocks. Saw the White Alligator at The Zoo. Went Bike Riding with Paiton, each riding our own Bike. Took Paiton to the Circus. Did my first girls trip with a friend to Vegas, saw a couple of the shows. :)
2. Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I don't do resolutions. It would always end up being the same everytime. It's more like a personal goal each and every year. Nothing set in stone.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth? My sister in December and then her sister in law at the beginning of February.
4. What countries did you visit? That is on the list of things to do sometime in this lifetime.
5. What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007? No Debt!!!
6. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Taking the most vacation time for myself than any other year.
7. What was your biggest failure? My sister would say not finding a guy to marry and have a baby with. I disagree! I had no failures, maybe a few minor mistakes.
8. Did you suffer illness or injury? A Mental Illness? :) No illnesses that I can recall and no injuries.
9. What was the best thing you bought? Well there's a couple of things. I started my Scrapbook Collection. I got myself a Laptop, super sweet! And I bought a nice Stereo System.
10. Where did most of your money go? My Bills, Paiton's Bills, Bills Bills Bills
11. What did you get really, really, really excited about? Going on not just one but two trips with my friend down to Vegas.
12. Compared to this time last year, are you happier or sadder? Not sure, I can't remember what I was feeling at this time last year. I'm probably happier this year if I had to guess.
13. What do you wish you’d done more of? Spent more time outside, hiking or bike riding or playing sports.
14. What do you wish you’d done less of? Spend Money
15. Did you fall in love in 2007? No Way! No one worth falling in Love with.
16. What was your favorite TV show? I would say Criminal Minds
17. What did you want and get? To hang out with my friends for my birthday.
18. What was your favorite movie of this year? Chuck and Larry, Wedding Crashers, Rocky Balboa, The Holiday, Because I said so, etc.
19. What did you do on your birthday? Went to dinner with my family and then went out with friends the next night.
20. Who did you miss? My Dad, Paiton when she's not with me.
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1st Day of Preschool

Paiton started Preschool on August 27th at Challenger. She spends 2 1/2 Hrs a day, 5 days a week learning to write, read, add, subtract and much much more! She is close to being on a Kindergarten level so far. Her teachers are Ms. Carina and Ms. Steph and a few of her classmates are Jack, Porter, Riley, Mason, Christian, and William. Paiton's favorite thing is playing outside and playing with the T Rex Dinosaur with these friends.

Day Care Days

Just a couple of the silly faces Paiton is known for. I think she discovered them when she was in Day Care. She started Day Care when she was just under 2 and has now since graduated to Challenger for her Preschool year. She made a lot of friends there but it was time to move up.