Hey all- just checking in with everyone... this week is quite busy.. today we have good old gymnastics, which means I get a break for an hour to go to the library, run errands, etc.. I like to watch Calli's class every couple weeks so I can see how much she has learned the last couple weeks- it makes it much funner. So, Teags and I will have some quality time at the library, where she is so not quiet! Then, it's dinnertime- if anyone has ideas for me tonite, I am not thinking too uniquely today, so let me know.... maybe I'll check out Amy's cooking blog-there's some good ideas there, sis!

So, on with the week- we have this really great neighbor, Joanne, who is an older lady and loves the neighborhood kids- so she is throwing all the girls around here a fancy tea party- they are going to dress up and have cakes, etc. It sure is nice to have people that love my kids as much as I do and entertain them for me once in a while!

Then, since it is Labor Day weekend, we are of course going camping with our whole posse over the weekend.... it's always fun- will definitely have pics from that to share with ya.

And then- joyous day- school starts! Woohoo!!!! Just kidding... I am just excited to have some routine back and a little quiet time for myself (including Teagyn).. The kids have new backpacks, very cute lunchbags, thanks to their fabulous GG and Marmee, and some very hot new school clothes- we will take pics.. Calli starts a new school this year since we are so overcrowded and she is excited, almost as much as me! So, that's my update for everybody... please feel free to email me and catch up with me..... karawest@netzero.com---- Love you all!

WIPEOUT!!!

Hey all- you should watch the funniest show in forever.. Wipeout... it is so freakin hilarious... and I think my sisters Amy and Megan know what I am talking about when they watch it... since we seem to think people falling and possibly hurting themselves is just knee-slapping funniness! Anyway- here's to my sisters and their great personalities... I love ya guys!!!!

HIYO......

Hey all... busy day around here. We had gymnastics, swimming in the backyard kiddie pool, sprinkler under the trampoline, and I filled in for a medical transcriptionist that I know, and got some extra work- yee ha....

Christopher had a nasty spill today- he fell down his ladder, not really off the roof, but it was a long way down, and then he flipped over backwards on the last half- he is not really hurt, so we can laugh about this later, right? He is just super sore all over.... he's a trooper.

So, the fair is coming up-can't wait for that! The kids are finally all old enough to ride the bigger kid rides, which does not mean that they will... we will see! Make sure to take pics for all y'all and post them on here. We all love you- have a pleasant tomorrow, as Tina Fey would say....

Well, hello to all..... today is going to be a fun day... Chris and Callista are floating the river, while Alyx, Teags and I are staying home to fix up a big bbq for everyone to come home to.. we are making world-famous Mexi Dip from my mom's recipe, marinated pork, and even some fresh halibut from Chris' grandpa... so it should be quite feast!

Anyhoo- Callista went to the beach yesterday and amazed her dad with her swimming abilities.. she is getting really good! Water is a big thing around here- we really need to get a boat someday. Teagyn has finally surpassed all her big toddler obstacles.. she is sleeping through the night in her own bedroom finally, and is potty trained! It's pretty sad- she is almost faster on the computer than her father, at only 3 years old, but it took this long to figure out how to use a toilet! ( she was just being lazy, I think!) So, these are very exciting advancements for us and we are very proud of our little Tigger..

Alyx is working at Domino's Pizza and had a very busy night last night... she is very well liked at her work and doing a great job! We are very proud of her too!

So- off to the grocery store for mexi dip supplies! Have a super weekend, everybody.... toodles.

BUENOS NOCHES!

That means good night in Spanish, as Dora and Diego teach us! We just finished reading our bedtime story and learned a little Spanish as well- how handy is that... he he. So I am now watching the Olympics and also playing my most addicting game of Mahjongg.... seriously, I can play it for like five hours straight if I had the time- my husband loves it (not really). Anyhoo- good night from all of us- sleep well......

SUMMERTIME.....

So, we had a great time on our family reunion in Orcas Island, Doe Bay Resort.... I cannot believe how big my cousins have gotten, and how grown up they all are... we got to meet new family, too, like Uncle Brent's family-Sheila and her boys, who are all fabulous.

We took the kids to the Funhouse, which is a children's interactive museum... it was so fun- they had all kinds of projects and science experiments that were hand-on... Megs and her kids went with me and mine....

Anyway, besides that- we are enjoying the rest of our summer with trips to gymnastics and the library, and one more camping trip coming up on Labor Day- will make sure to post pic's from that! Love you all!

FINALLY!

Hey all interested parties who care about what I have to say.......

So the West family finally has a blog... just a few words about us. We consist of Chris, the dad, Kara, the mom, and our three lovelies, Alyx who is 15, Callista, who is 7, and Teagyn, who is 3. They are quite the package! I have to say I'm getting a little excited for school to begin again!

Chris is a wonderful dad and husband who works a gutter installer, which he has done for about 20 years or so... I am a stay-at-home mom who also gets to work at home doing medical transcription.... as well as clean, cook, and corral the kids...

So, today is Sunday, and that means nap and movie day around our house- we just watched Nim's Island, which was really cute. The kids are playing, sleeping, and reading, and I am about to head to the store for stuff to make chicken tortilla soup- maybe I will have to start a cooking blog like my sis, Amy..... she has the best blog! So, hey to all my family and friends! Love you all, I sure hope you enjoy this little creation!