Few Fall Pictures

On one of my play dates, Kathy was nice enough to bring props and take pictures of the kids. Here's a few of mine.

My Handsome Little Guy

I can't believe how fast Ricky is growing up. This is the first time he's wearing a tie and slacks. That's my handsome little guy!! I just hope he stays so sweet and innocent.
I love you to pieces!!!

RICKY LOOSES MORE TEETH -- #4 AND #5!!

Ricky's teeth have been dropping falling out at an alarming rate. Well I think they have, but I don't know what's normal. If they keep falling out at this rate, i'm going to have to start blending his food and tell him the Tooth Fairy filed for unemployment.
On Saturday Oct 9, 2010 he lost his 4th tooth. It is his top tooth, on the right of his big tooth. It was dangling for a while and a little daddy and Ricky wrestling helped get that one out.
On Oct 20, 2010 Ricky lost his 5th tooth. His top left big tooth. He was getting ready for school. Dad was wiping his mouth and it fell out.
I'm starting to see a coincidence here. Dad has been involved in the last 2 teeth incidents. Hmmmmmmm.........

                                     4th tooth!!

                              5th tooth!!

TGR EXOTICS PUMPKIN PATCH

Every year in October there are many Halloween festivals/pumpkin patches in our area. I love taking the kids. It seems like we go every weekend. My favorite is the TGR Exotics pumpkin patch. I like it because it's very laid back, not over crowded, family operated and the best part is there are animals. They rescue and raise exotic animals. Now you don't get to see the real exotic animals, but what you get to see is perfect for kids. They always have a kangaroo running around. In the field there are ponies and pigs you get to pet. You can walk over to the camels, which are super interesting. Unfortunately not this year, but the past 2 years we timed it just right and the kids were able to bottle feed a baby camel.

                                                 Kids petting the kangaroo.

                           Having fun painting their pumpkins. They got carried away with the glitter.

                                              Hana getting her face painted. She was super good.

                                                           Daddy with his angry kitty.

       Aardvark. We were told that there are only 26 in the USA because they are extremely hard to keep in captivity due to their digging. This one was about to be transported to CA.

                                             They are nocturnal animals. He couldn't stay awake!

                                                         What a great looking zebra!

                                  Ricky really got attached to this pony. She also followed him.

                                                          Petting the camels. Super friendly.

RICKY LOOSES HIS 3RD TOOTH!!

On Septermber 29, 2010, Ricky lost his 3rd tooth!! It's his top middle one. It has been loose for a while. He lost it at lunch while he was at school. He was super excited because he got to go see the nurse. She put it in a little treasure box. Super cool!!
He was so excited for the tooth fairy to come. For some reason he thinks the tooth fairy will leave him $20. I don't know where he gets that idea, but it's not the case here. My mom happened to be here at this time also. Since she sleeps with Ricky and Hana I had to give her the money and instruct her on what to do. In the Czech Republic apparently the tooth fairy doesn't exist. Ricky was a little stressed that the tooth fairy will take his treasure box. I had to explain to him that I will have a talk with the tooth fairy, and she will only take the tooth.
The tooth fairy came in the middle of the night and silently took the tooth only.
When Ricky woke up he went looking for what the tooth fairy left him, but there was nothing under his pillow. Oh no!! He came running into the living room where dad was and said "the tooth fairy took my tooth, but didn't leave anything." Oh no, could it be? Did the tooth fairy steal his tooth? Not only was he disappointed she didn't leave $20 but she stole his tooth!
Dad told him to go look again and the tooth fairy left a generous $3 under Hana's pillow. Whew... what a relief.

7 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!

On September 6, 2010 Ricky and I celebrated our 7 year anniversary. Wow I can't believe it's been 7 years!! I remember going through marriage counseling and you had to be married 7 years to counsel and it just seemed so far away. I guess with everything it just sneaks up on you.
From doing a quick research this is what I found is the basic definition of the 7 year itch - Seven-Year Itch is the inclination of some to become unfaithful to their spouse after seven years of marriage. Most of these marriages end in the 8th year.
It seems that the 7 year for some reason is the year you find out if you make it or not. Supposedly the most divorces happen during the 7th - 8th year of marriage. This is so sad. One study said that divorces are on the rise that it should be the 2 year itch. Well no matter what year itch it is I plan on making it through and growing old with Ricky. There is so much to look forward to as a couple.
Ok I rambled enough about the 7 year itch. The 7 year anniversary gifts are: traditional wool or copper. Modern: desk sets.
Which I received neither!! I got something much better. Ricky and I were able to take an anniversary trip to San Antonio. Just the 2 of us!! Thanks to his sister, Lynn who watched Hana and Lil Ricky from Saturday to Monday. The kids had a blast!! They were so excited to meet all their cousins. Thank you Lynn and Gary!!!
Ricky and I were able to do some touristy stuff in San Antonio. We went to Market, walked the River Walk, Coyote Ugly,  Fiesta Tx (thanks to Lorelei who saved us $100 with ticket discounts). We had such a fun time riding roller coasters. On the way back we stopped by the San Marcos Outlet Mall. I went very light on Ricky and barley bought anything.  It was such a great trip!!!

              In front of the Alamo

At Fiesta Texas

                                                        My handsome husband!!

                                                 In front of the oldest Cathedral in the country

                                                                        Riverwalk

Dear Ricky,

You are more than I could of ever wished for in a husband. You are an amazing father, you have a very giving heart.You are an extremely hard worker. Sometimes I don't even know where you get the energy from. You do so much for our family.  

I know we go through rough times but our love always prevails and we get through it. I love you more each and every day. 

I'm blessed and proud to call you my husband and the kids "daddy". 

Love Always,

Nikola

                                                              September 6, 2003

                                                                September 6, 2010

Lunch With My Guy

On Tuesday, August 31st we had lunch with Ricky. It was so exciting going to see him at school. Of course we brought him what he wanted. He was very specific in his order - Mcdonalds. We had a great time having lunch with him. It is very interesting to see how things have changed since I was in school.
He was very popular this week because on Thursday Aunt Vlady had lunch with him.