Brooke Philben

November 2, 2008

2008-11-03T12:39:00.008-07:00

Hey Everybody....

Wow, it's been a long time since I updated. I guess that means I have been really busy or really lazy. Trust me, it's the busy part!

School is going really good. I love my teacher and I am making all kinds of new friends. I even got an invitation for my friend Dakota's birthday party this coming weekend. It's at the gymnastics place and I can't wait. It is going to be so much fun.

Soccer ended last weekend and we had our end of the season party. It was at my coaches house. We had pizza and cupcakes and got to play. Coach Eamon gave us really cool trophies this time. Mine is in my room with my other soccer trophies. Coach wants us all to play indoor soccer this winter on a league in Parker. Our team has been together now for a while so we like to keep our skills brushed up. Spring season will start again in March.

We had fall break a week ago at school. The best thing happened. Mommy and Daddy surprised me and Ian with a trip to Disney World. They woke us up so early and showed us this video they had made....Gavin was even in on the secret. He knew all along but never would tell us. We had so much fun. I rode so many rides and saw so many characters. I cried when we came home. I didn't want to leave. Daddy says someday we will live there......cause he wants to work there! I hope we get to go back soon. Next time Grandma may even go with us too!

I went trick or treating last week. The weather was so good. I didn't even need my jacket. I got a lot of candy but I didn't stay out as long as Ian. I got tired so I came home. Dad stayed home and handed out candy this year. Me, mom, papa , Ian and Gavin all went out walking. We had so much fun! I dressed up as Alice in Wonderland. Mommy says I make a really good Alice. I loved my costume it was so pretty and grandma even made me a special trick or treat bag to match. I love my grandma and papa so much.....they are so good to me!

I am working on my list for Santa. Mom says I need to get it ready. I think I may start to write it out even after school today.

Well that's my update. When mommy gets the halloween pictures on her computer she will post some here for you to see.

Catch you all soon....

Love,

Brooke

September 17, 2008

2008-09-17T07:14:00.005-06:00

Good Morning Friends-

I have been really busy lately and haven't had a chance to update you.

I had my soccer game last Saturday. After the game my friend Abby came over to my house to play. We had pizza and we played outside. I love having playdates.

Saturday night we had dinner with Auntie Cori and Uncle David. They are so fun. David likes to tease me. He also throws me up in the air and plays with me. After we ate dinner we all got to play out side the restaurant. Me, Ian, Tina, Ricky and RoRo had so much fun playing chase.

Ian had a baseball game on Sunday. I didn't have much fun because some of the girls at the park were being really mean to me. They would not let me play and they kept throwing their toys at me. One time they hit me in the face with a toy and made me cry. It really hurt.

I went to see Sarah Palin this week. I am not really sure what this whole election thing is but I had a good time. I got to see her pretty clearly cause mommy put me up on her shoulders. We even saw some friends there too. Oh and I got a day off of school to go....bonus!

I think I might get a fish tank this weekend. Ian got a new salamander that papa found on his property. He named him Rocky. He is pretty cool actually. I just want to have a pet too. I think fish is a good choice.

I have another soccer game this weekend. I hope we win. Maybe I will have another play date if mom will let me.

Well I gotta go get ready for school. See you all later!

Love,

Brooke

September 6, 2008

2008-09-06T08:07:00.002-06:00

Wow, it's been really busy for me lately.

I have been up to a lot lately.....I love school. My teacher is giving me special homework now because she says I am advanced and need the challenge. I love doing my homework. Last week I had a special job in my classroom. It was the answer me hat job.....everyone got to ask me questions. One time I got to have the job of nurse. I had to help when someone got hurt or sick to make sure they got to the office ok.

My baby brother turned 1 last week. We had a big party on Sunday. Lots of my friends came to play.

My daddy put our seesaw on our new swingset that he built. I have been waiting for him to get this part up for a while. I love to swing on the seesaw.

I started soccer practice last week. I had practice again last night and man was it cold. This morning is my first game. I hope we win. We are playing on different fields this time so we have to leave earlier than before. My game is at 11.

Tonight I am going to a sleepover at Naia's house for her birthday. It is a Hannah Montana party. We are going to do dress up, make up and play. I can't wait.

Tomorrow Ian has his first baseball game of the season. We are going to the preemie reunion tomorrow too. We will get to see all of Gavin's doctors and nurses that took care of him last year. It will be fun. I hope I can get my face painted again this year!

Well.....that's it for now. I need to get ready for my game......Go Little Mermaids!!

Love,

Brooke

August 23, 2008

2008-08-23T09:35:00.002-06:00

Wow! I made it through the whole first week of school. I love school. I love my teacher and I love making new friends.

I just need to train mom that she doesn't have to walk me up when she drops me off. She really can just drive up to the curb and drop me off and leave. I am a big kid now. I can handle this. She says it is her job to stay with me til my teacher comes out.

This week in school we learned about the letter A. I read the book Apple Annie to mommy and daddy the other night before bed. I am learning to read now and it is so cool.

I went to my brothers cub scout kick off party the other night. We had ice cream and went swimming. My friend Alexandra was there.....she is Ian's best friends sister. Oh and I got to see Tristan too. I think he is so cute. We like to play together.

I get to start soccer this coming Friday. I am on coach Eamon's team again. I can't wait to see all of my friends.

Next weekend is Gavin's big party. Only 8 more days til he turns 1! I love my baby brother. He is fun to play with.

Well today I think I am going to play school. I think Ian might play with me too but I am not really sure....I might try riding my bike too. I am learning how to ride without my training wheels. Daddy says when I get the concept I am going to take off and never look back.

Well that's it for me for right now.....Have a great weekend!

Love,

Brooke

August 13, 2008

2008-08-13T21:31:00.007-06:00

Today was the BEST first day of school ever! Well it was my only first day of school ever.....but it was the BEST!

My teacher is Mrs. Raj. She is so nice. I really like her. Before school we all lined up outside and Mrs. Darante picked us up to take us in. She is Mrs. Raj's helper. We had music and lunch in the dining room. I made it all the way to blue on the behavior rainbow. Purple is the highest you can get and tomorrow I want to be purple. Mrs. Raj gave us all a bag to take home that had a little note and some things from her in it. I made 2 new friends too. Their names are Amber and Amanda. Dakota is in my class. He played T-Ball with me. I can't wait to go back tomorrow.

We went to the Parade, Fair and Rodeo over the weekend. I got to ride a pony at the fair. It was so cool. The rodeo was good. I especially like the clown. He is so funny.

Well, I gotta get some sleep for my big day tomorrow.

Catch ya all soon....

Brooke

August 8, 2008

2008-08-08T15:02:00.003-06:00

I did it! I did it! I did it!

I convinced mommy and daddy to let me get my hair cut.

I LOVE it! It is really really cute and I just am so in love with it.

If I would of had 10 inches cut off I could have donated to Locks of Love.....I only had 8 inches cut off this time.....maybe next time.

Here are some pictures for you to see...

Ciao...

Brooke

August 8, 2008

2008-08-08T08:47:00.005-06:00

Crazy eights day here everyone. Time to be crazy on 8-8-08. Oh yeah and the Olympics start tonight too. I am going to watch the opening ceremonies tonight.

I have been real busy this week. I went with grandma and papa to Bent's Fort the other day. It's in La Junta. We had to drive for a while to get there. We sure did have fun. We might go back someday. We went to a museum too. I got to play with a player piano and a telegraph. I tried to send a message. It was pretty cool.

Yesterday I had a playdate with my friend Shelby. I haven't seen her in a long time. We played store, barbies and we even went to McDonalds. I had chicken nuggets. Shelby did too. She had to leave a little early so she could go and meet her teacher. Shelby starts school on Monday. She goes to Sedalia elementary.

Today we are going to have lunch with my dad. Mom says it will be our last opportunity before school starts next week. I cannot wait for school. I am going to get my haircut today. I don't think mommy or daddy is too thrilled but I really do want it cut. I think mom said the style is a "bob" She said we were going to go to Snipits in Parker.

Tomorrow is the parade. I am going to sit on the curb and get lots of candy. I need to remember to take a bag to put it all in. I love to go to the parade. I wish Kenley could come with us. She had to go to Nebraska for a funeral. I don't think she will be back in time. Maybe I will see some of my other friends there. Ian is marching in the parade for scouts. I think he is pretty excited.

I will post some pictures of my haircut after I get it done. I hope it looks really really cute.

Catch ya on the flip side.....

Brooke

August 3, 2008

2008-08-03T15:01:00.007-06:00

Oh My Gosh today is such a great day!

This morning mommy called the farmer behind us. His name is Bert. I got to talk to him on the phone. I asked him if I could come over and feed the horses and he said we could come anytime. He told me to be careful not to get bit and not to get my feet stepped on. I told him I would wear my cow girl boots.

So, we went with mommy and daddy to run a few errands then we came home and had lunch. After lunch we went to the pool for a little while but it started to thunder and lighten. My friend Hailey was there. I like to play with Hailey. We had to leave because of the weather. They closed the pool.

Mommy said that was a good time to go see the horses. We drove to Bert's house but he wasn't home. That was ok because he told mommy we could go back there without him. Daddy undid the electric fence thing and we drove back there by the horses. It didn't take them too long and they all came around us. I was a little scared because they were so big and so up close. They liked the carrots we brought them. One of the chocolate brown horses kept hogging all of the carrots....I guess he especially liked them and didn't want to share.

We have to buy more carrots so we can go feed them again. I think someday I would like to ride a horse. Maybe I could ask my mommy's friend Sabrina if I could ride her horse someday. She has a baby horse too.

Now I am at home and me and my brother are going to play with my Polly racetrack. I like to play with Ian. Sometimes we fight though. We might play Wii too.

Well I am gonna go and play. See you all soon!

Love,

Brooke

July 29, 2008

2008-07-29T22:05:00.003-06:00

Hey Everyone-

Today was my last T-ball game. My coach did coach pitch tonight. I hit a ball straight at 1st base. I like to play when the coach pitches better than using the T. When the game was over we got trophies. Mommy and Daddy took me to Dairy Queen as a special treat. I had a strawberry cheesequake blizzard. They are my favorite. Ian had a huge brownie sundae thing. Man you should have seen him eat that whole thing.

Soccer starts in a couple of weeks. I can't wait to see all of my friends again. Mommy says the roster shows that our whole team is back together again. Coach Eamon is awesome. All 8 of us girls have been together now for almost 2 years.

Did I tell you how excited I am for school to start? I cannot wait. I think I am going to get my backpack and lunch kit this week. I am going to get a Hannah Montana one. It's purple and really cool looking. The lunchbox is shaped like a guitar.

Miss Beth came to see Gavin today. We showed her the horses in the back yard while she was here. She thought they were pretty and couldn't believe how close they were to our fence. Mommy needs to get us some carrots so we can feed them. I am sure their owner will like it if we feed them. They will never want to go home.

Last night after T-ball practice I got to see my friend Kenley. We rode our bikes and scooters together. I like to play with Kenley. I only get to see her at night or on the weekends. She goes to Primrose during the day while her mommy and daddy are at work. She has a big brother Nathan. He is in high school and he plays football. I bet he is really good too.

Well it is late and I need to go to bed. My throat has been hurting me the past few days. Mommy says we have to be careful to make sure I don't get strep throat. That's what Ian had. He had it 7 times in like 4 weeks. That's why he doesn't have his tonsils anymore. I don't want to have my tonsils out so I need to feel better.

Goodnight....talk to you soon!

Love,

Brooke

July 28, 2008

2008-07-28T08:48:00.002-06:00

Good Morning Friends-

I had a great weekend.

On Friday Ian and I went to see Space Chimps with Grandma and Papa. Oh my was it a funny movie. We went before the movie to buy some candy and soda so we didn't have to buy them at the theater. Grandma says they charge too much there. My Papa laughed so hard he almost fell outta his seat. I give this movie a 2 thumbs up. You should go see it.

Saturday we went to Sams to get some groceries. I really don't like to go grocery shopping all that much but mommy says we have to if we want to have food to eat. I guess she has a pretty good point. Saturday night we watched the Hannah Montana Best of Both Worlds concert on the Disney Channel. I saw it in the theather with Mommy when it came to town but my daddy and brother hadn't seen it. We watched it all together as a family. It was in 3D. We got 3D glasses from Walmart. I think it was a good show......uh, Concert! Daddy recorded it on Tivo so we can watch it over and over again if we want to.

On Sunday we got to play in our pool in the back yard. Mommy mowed the lawn for daddy....since he had surgery and can't do it right now. She did o.k. at it but daddy mows much better and much faster. We ate dinner outside cause the weather was so nice. For dessert I had mint chocolate chip ice cream. It was yummy. Oh and I got to go to Lilly's birthday party. It was at her house. It was a High School Musical party. We had so much fun playing in her backyard. We played all kinds of water games. We had pizza to eat and chocolate ice cream with cake. I got a goody bag with lots of High School Musical stuff and I even won a prize.....a High School Musical toy cell phone. It was so much fun. Lilly is a good friend. I met her playing soccer. We are on the same team. I think Lilly and I might have a playdate soon. I hope we do.

Today we are going to the gym this morning while mommy works out. I like to go to the kid's club and see all of my friends. I think mommy said Lauren and A.J. were going to be there today. I can't wait. I haven't seen Lauren in a while cause she was with her grandma and grandpa out of town.

Well that's my update for today....no pictures from the weekend....I think mommy must have misplaced the camera cause she didn't take any.

Catch ya all soon....

July 23, 2008

2008-07-23T14:33:00.005-06:00

Ok so if you look out my back window you will see 2 horses hanging out. I think they are here to live but mommy thinks that they got out from the farm across the street. I sure do hope that she is wrong. I love horses. For my birthday I got some Bryer horses that I like to play with. Some day I might get to ride a horse too.

It's raining outside and thundering and lightening too. Doesn't make it real easy to go outside and play. Oh well, it was too hot anyway.

I worked on cleaning up my room today. Mom still has to check it and give it her stamp of approval.

I am watching Monkey Business on the Disney channel. It is a good movie. I have never seen it before. This weekend is the Hannah Montana 3D concert on Disney Channel. Can't wait. Oh yeah, and tonight is Baby Borrowers. My brother and I love this show. We watch it every week.

Well that's it from me for now....I might have more to tell you later.

July 22, 2008

2008-07-22T22:05:00.000-06:00

Hey Everybody-

Check out my new digs here on the web! My mommy helped me to make this site so that I could tell you all about myself and what I have been up to. I think it is pretty cool.

I had my dance recital in June and I sure did have fun dancing. It was at the Ponderosa High School Theater in Parker. Mommy, Daddy, Gavin, Grandma and Papa all came to see my perform in my big debut on stage. I got flowers when I was done and I loved looking so pretty! I don't think I am going to dance again this year unless mommy can find me an Irish Dance class close to home. My friend Darcy takes Irish Dance. I think she is pretty good at it.

I have been playing T-Ball since June. My team is the Cardinals. The same team as my brother. Pretty funny our teams were named the same thing. Only thing is, he got an actual Cardinals shirt and hat. My shirt is just red with my number on the back and our hats are from the Colorado Rockies. They donated them to the Town of Castle Rock for T-Ball. Last week I was able to bat without using the T. I hit it really far and then ran the bases. I like T-Ball. My season will be over next week.

I am going to be going to kindergarten real soon. My teacher is going to be Mrs. Raj. Her name is really a lot longer than that but she said we could call her Mrs. Raj because it would be easier for us. She seems really nice. She wrote me a letter and told me all about her family and she also sent me a book mark to color. We have to get a big shoe box to decorate to keep our stuff in. I think mommy and I are going to work on decorating this week. I can't wait for school to start. I am so excited. I hope I make a lot of new friends.

Soccer starts again here in August. I am going to be on Coach Eamon's team again. This will be the third season we will all be together as a team. Our team name is The Little Mermaids. I have a lot of friends on my team. I am excited to see them all again soon.

This weekend I am going to Lilly's birthday party. She is one of my soccer friends. She is having a High School Musical party. We are going to do water games and play and eat and have a lot of fun. I need to get mommy to take me shopping for a present for her. I love to shop!

Speaking of shopping....I went to Claires this week. It is one of my favorite stores. I got a new purse and some lip gloss. I always have fun shopping.

Well thats about it for me today.....be sure to come and visit often because I will be sure to post often. You can write me comments too!

See ya later....