Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
Four Wheeling
Dear Grandpa & Grandma
I can not believe you got a 4 wheeler yesterday. It is so awesome!! I was scared at first but after I figured it out I can not wait to ride it again. When I got home yesterday I went down the street and told all my buddies about it.
I love you xoxo
Gabe ( Goober )
I can not believe you got a 4 wheeler yesterday. It is so awesome!! I was scared at first but after I figured it out I can not wait to ride it again. When I got home yesterday I went down the street and told all my buddies about it.
I love you xoxo
Gabe ( Goober )
Friday, August 22, 2008
THE CIRCUS
Those of you who know me, know I love elephants. I do not go to the circus. Gabe has never been and Jackson will never go either.. Circuses chain‚ cage‚ and hurt animals. Even if the audience doesn’t see it‚ we know that elephants are shackled for their entire lives‚ beaten by handlers who want to establish dominance‚ and separated from their families. Animals in circuses can’t make even one decision about their own lives. They live and travel in caged squalor.
Children identify with animals. Like animals in the circus‚ children are completely at the mercy of stronger beings. If they see animals who are being humiliated and forced to perform unnatural acts‚ they get the message loud and clear that it is acceptable to bully weaker beings.
What children really want is time with their families. Having fun with their parents and siblings.
There are better ways to learn about animals than going to the circus. Volunteer at a wildlife rescue center‚ or check out a great documentary about animals in their own homes. Visit Elephants.com and see—via live video feed—elephants who now live in a spacious sanctuary after being rescued from circuses and zoos.
Learn more at peta2.com
Children identify with animals. Like animals in the circus‚ children are completely at the mercy of stronger beings. If they see animals who are being humiliated and forced to perform unnatural acts‚ they get the message loud and clear that it is acceptable to bully weaker beings.
What children really want is time with their families. Having fun with their parents and siblings.
There are better ways to learn about animals than going to the circus. Volunteer at a wildlife rescue center‚ or check out a great documentary about animals in their own homes. Visit Elephants.com and see—via live video feed—elephants who now live in a spacious sanctuary after being rescued from circuses and zoos.
Learn more at peta2.com
Thursday, August 14, 2008
First Times
We have had a couple of firsts the last few weeks.. Jackson had his very first trip to Chucky Cheese for his cousin Reagans birthday. It was also the 1st time Gabe has been back to Chucky Cheese since he was 2. He has been haunted by that giant rat since that day he huddled under the birthday party table screaming bloody murder. Over the years we have opted out of many birthday parties because he would not step foot in the place..He has always been freaked out by people in costumes.. This day he really was brave and knew it was time to face the fear. As we were driving there he said to John and I... " I am just going to have to suck it up and be a man" and thats exactly what he did.. The big mouse didnt bother him a bit. Were proud of you Gabe, its about time.
Gabe's first day back at school was Tuesday. He is in 2nd grade now and I can hardly believe it. He loves school and makes friends so easily. I am taking him in the mornings and then a local daycare picks him up after school and he stays there for an hour.. He told me this afternoon when I picked him up that he is sort of embarassed when the van picks him up because he is the only kid his age that goes there from his school and he has to sit with the "little kids" who are being picked up by another daycare. Awwwh..darn it... kind of hurt my feelings. I just wish I could let him walk home but he is still too young. Here is a pic of him in his new school clothes.
My niece Sienna Claire had her 1st birthday yesterday. My brother and Vanessa brought her out and we had dinner and cookie cake.. Happy Birthday Claire Bear.. We love you gobs!!
Friday, August 8, 2008
Whats in a Name
A fellow blogger posted a similar blog and challenged me to do the same..Just a little history of how our names came about. Thanks for idea Beth.
JOHN WAYNE
What a cool name! His fathers name is Wayne and his grandfathers name was John so put the to together and obviously it is John Wayne. Most people do call him by both names and sometimes JW. Krayca on the other hand is a mystery.. We think its origin its Czech and when I have went to google and learn about it, there is very little. NO one ever pronounces it correct!
MELISSA ANN
I have been told that I was named after the song "Sweet Melissa" by the Allman Brothers. The song is about a Gypsy who wanders along thru life. I of course love the song and always turn it up when I hear it. I feel like it was written just for me. Ann is my mothers middle name as well. I really have never had a nickname. I despised MISSY growing up. Some people will call me MEL and I don't mind that.
GABRIEL VAUGHN
I liked Gabriel and also like Trayce quite a bit. Both names were on the dry erase board in the delivery room. When I saw his little face , he was definitely an angel so Gabriel it was. There was no particular reason Vaughn became his middle name. I just liked it and have also always been a big fan of the actor Vince Vaughn. He started a Montessori school at two years old and one day I picked him up and he was Gabe.. At first it bothered me because I didn't plan on calling him Gabe and how dare they just take it upon themselves to change it....but now he prefers to be called that.
JACKSON WAYNE
This little boy was a challenge to name.. I thought how cool would it be to be John Wayne JR.. since its a family name and again such a cool name. We had a few warnings from other JR's about the trouble and annoyance it can be to have the same exact name when it comes to legal documents and mail etc... John didn't really care if his name was John but really wanted to carry on Wayne.. I actually wanted to name his Brooks Wayne Krayca and John preferred Jackson Wayne.. He thought Brooks sounded like a girl name but I thought it was less common because I only had just met a Co worker named Brooks. The name was popular in 1974 1975 and has died off...Also my grandfather has done a whole lot of research of our family beginnings and come to find out my great great great ( i actually dont know how many greats) grandfather was JOHN JACKSON HAGGARD SMITH. So there is some heritage to his name as well. I really didn't realize it but there are a whole lot of Jacksons running around right now. O well..just one Jackson Wayne Krayca as far as I'm concerned. He goes by a lot of nicknames right now. Jack , Baby Blue, Chunky butt, Stinky, ROlli Polli.
JOHN WAYNE
What a cool name! His fathers name is Wayne and his grandfathers name was John so put the to together and obviously it is John Wayne. Most people do call him by both names and sometimes JW. Krayca on the other hand is a mystery.. We think its origin its Czech and when I have went to google and learn about it, there is very little. NO one ever pronounces it correct!
MELISSA ANN
I have been told that I was named after the song "Sweet Melissa" by the Allman Brothers. The song is about a Gypsy who wanders along thru life. I of course love the song and always turn it up when I hear it. I feel like it was written just for me. Ann is my mothers middle name as well. I really have never had a nickname. I despised MISSY growing up. Some people will call me MEL and I don't mind that.
GABRIEL VAUGHN
I liked Gabriel and also like Trayce quite a bit. Both names were on the dry erase board in the delivery room. When I saw his little face , he was definitely an angel so Gabriel it was. There was no particular reason Vaughn became his middle name. I just liked it and have also always been a big fan of the actor Vince Vaughn. He started a Montessori school at two years old and one day I picked him up and he was Gabe.. At first it bothered me because I didn't plan on calling him Gabe and how dare they just take it upon themselves to change it....but now he prefers to be called that.
JACKSON WAYNE
This little boy was a challenge to name.. I thought how cool would it be to be John Wayne JR.. since its a family name and again such a cool name. We had a few warnings from other JR's about the trouble and annoyance it can be to have the same exact name when it comes to legal documents and mail etc... John didn't really care if his name was John but really wanted to carry on Wayne.. I actually wanted to name his Brooks Wayne Krayca and John preferred Jackson Wayne.. He thought Brooks sounded like a girl name but I thought it was less common because I only had just met a Co worker named Brooks. The name was popular in 1974 1975 and has died off...Also my grandfather has done a whole lot of research of our family beginnings and come to find out my great great great ( i actually dont know how many greats) grandfather was JOHN JACKSON HAGGARD SMITH. So there is some heritage to his name as well. I really didn't realize it but there are a whole lot of Jacksons running around right now. O well..just one Jackson Wayne Krayca as far as I'm concerned. He goes by a lot of nicknames right now. Jack , Baby Blue, Chunky butt, Stinky, ROlli Polli.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
JACK IS COMING BACK TO KANSAS
I CAN NOT WAIT..THE CONCERT IS NEXT WEEK..FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DONT KNOW, I FANCY THIS GUY QUITE A BIT. HE IS A LYRICAL GENIUS AND MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE.. IT WILL BE MY 3RD TIME SEEING HIM IN CONCERT. IT RAINED THE 1ST 2 TIMES AND STILL WAS UNBELIEVABLE. THIS SONG IS FROM HIS VERY FIRST ALBUM AND ONE OF MY FAVS..HIS MOST RECENT ALBUM WAS RECORDED IN A STUDIO THAT RUNS ON COMPLETE SOLAR POWER..HE IS A GOOD GUY! ENJOY WWW.JACKJOHNSONMUSIC.
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