Suzanne's Scribbles

Ode to N

2010-02-17T14:43:00.000-05:00

Since we were half asleep from our trip back from Vegas, I didn't do a Valentine post about my valentine....so here goes:

N; Neverminds when I wear heels, even if I am taller than him

A; Always makes me laugh...even if I don't wanna

T; Takes care of the yucky stuff; drain clogged, bugs and mices

H; Helps me when I need it and when I don't think I need it (you know like the Ice Cream pint he "helps" me eat)

A; Allows me to come up with some crazy ideas....and most of the time, I can/do follow through!

N; Never says I can't achieve a dream, goal or idea...a great cheerleader.

Love you my forever Valentine!

Vegas!

2010-02-17T14:34:00.000-05:00

We are back and an update coming soon....A had used her camera to take all the pics, so I need to get them from her.

Until Next time,

Valentine Treats

2010-02-07T14:36:00.000-05:00

Saw this idea on MckMama's blog and decided to see if I could do it as well.

Me and my sister knocked them out in about an hour.....I think they are really cute, not too hard either.

This week we leave for Vegas...I have about 3 lists going of what to do, to pack and instructions...can't wait, should be fun!

Crazy!

2010-02-01T11:04:00.000-05:00

That's where our house is at right now! We have been snowed in for 3 days...N actually went to work today, I was able to stay home with the kids as they are out of school. It's all ice and snow, snow and ice out there. On the plus side, we have cleaned the house, got a few things done on my to do list and I'm about to knock out some Math homework as well.

I am already 80% packed for my trip to Vegas (next week!) too....on the ball I tell you! Bean's game was canceled for snow and rescheduled for tonight, we shall see if that holds up! I am itching to get into town, I need (ahem) to get a pedicure and for sure my eyebrows made back into 2 instead of 1.

I am on day 3 of the 11 day diet, yesterday was said to be the hardest and it was! Only a deli meat sandwich and fruit. ALL DAY. I almost broke down, but didn't...I even didn't have any chocolate cake at a birthday party we walked to for our neighbor!

I also have done 2 straight days of my Wii fit....go me. Staying home and not being able to do anything really motivates you to do things!

Until next time,

This and That

2010-01-26T13:33:00.000-05:00

So, the movie was good...the kids liked it so much that we had to keep until tomorrow so they could watch it again tonite. Saturday, while I had fun with A, the shopping wasn't so good. Comically, I found something in the stores near me! Seems to always happen that way. Sunday we went to church, Cat had a birthday party and then we just hung out at home.

Monday night was bball practice, tonight I need to take my first Math test of the class (fingers crossed!), Wed is bball practice again, Friday, N and I are going on date nite to hunt down these shoes I saw...what a guy! Saturday is bball game and craft day at Michaels that Cat wants to go to.

Funny story; I was taking the kids to school today, because for the life of her the bus driver can't decide what time she wants to come to the bus stop and Bean said, " We have to fly on Southwest, because bags are free and you save $100 dollars." Ummm...maybe someone is watching a little bit too much TV...ya think?

Until next time,

Family Fun!

2010-01-22T08:48:00.000-05:00

Tonight is family movie night....we are gonna watch this; finally! Been wanting to see it for awhile

Tomorrow, A and I are going shopping in the big city to get some wardrobe updates for your trip to see this guy in 19 days!!

Until Next time,

Overstock...you Rock!

2010-01-21T09:36:00.000-05:00

So in light of the traveling we were about to do, back in December, I ordered new luggage from Overstock.com. 6 piece set Gray (unlike what N thinks, it's gray, not black! rant over). We used it over Christmas and New Years. The top handle of the biggest piece broke exposing a metal piece that N cut his finger on and the plastic extender handle was also bent and didn't go up and down without a fight. Overstock.com has this cool online chat system, you can chat with the agent over your computer! I love that feature. Anyways, I "chatted" with the agent and explained the situation and she said we will send you a new one no problem. It was sent and I noticed that it was the smaller big one (still following?), no the biggest one. So, I got back on the "chat", explained the original situation and the new one. They emailed me a pre paid return label and said once they got the wrong return back, they would send a new one. I vertified the size with that agent and again when I got email notice that the new one had been sent.

(I would like to point out to N, that even the description says Gray!...Love you!)

Lo and behold, yesterday I received the new return and what do you know, they sent me a whole new luggage set...all 6 pieces! Way to Go Overstock!

What is comical is that during Christmas I had ordered legos for Bean and Toys R Us sent 2 of the sets. The set was a Y-Wing Star Wars..$60, and they sent two! I called just to make sure that I wouldn't be charged for both and they said, no it's our mistake, keep it.

I need to go buy a lotto ticket!

Until Next Time,

Weekend Recap

2010-01-18T21:43:00.000-05:00

Friday

Bean's first game of the season! Tigers won 12-2, he had a great defense move and may have just carried the ball down to the other end of the court, who needs dribbling anyways?!

He's in the center...

Defense move, back right

He's going for the shot!

After the game, we went and bought our local Target out...seriously, we got some great deals on stuff, but man, even my credit card was smokin after that swipe!

Saturday

We hung around the house, cleaning, me doing Math homework and just sticking around as our friends were leaving the next day and we wanted to be available if they needed anything. I got some more time with my 2nd favorite N, and we took him to dinner and hung out. They ended up spending the night and it was a very full, but glad it was house!

Sunday

They left that morning, and I boo hooed all day long. N stepped up the plate with breakfast in bed and let me have a in bed morning...very, very nice. I did end up cleaning more of the garage, but I was still sad most of the day. I got the 4 girls in our little neighborhood gang matching bracelets that said Friends on them. Hopefully the bracelets will all be in the same place one day!

Monday

Up from 1am-5am with sick Bean. Poor guy, threw up every hour. Since today was a holiday, N was home with him while I went to work. I ended up taking him to the Dr tonight and they said it's just a virus that is going around. He hasn't thrown up in 7 hours so that is good (TMI, sorry). N is staying home with him in the morning and I am taking a half day just to make sure he is good to go.

I am studying for Math, first test next week, trying to keep cleaning a little bit at a time (listed a couple of things on Craigslist...hoping it's fruitful!) and keeping myself busy so I can't get sad..not working, but I'm trying!

Until Next time,

Christmas Recap

2010-01-14T21:11:00.000-05:00

Those pictures tell the tale of our Christmas

We went to TX for Christmas, haven't been there in 2 years. Early morning flight that was changed no less than 3 times (thank you Air Tran), but we made it. My sister was able to join as well.

We were able to go to my Dad's country home and hung out there for a few days. Just relaxing, another puzzle came into the picture, kids got to put corn out for the deer and terrorized my Dad's dog too! They were also able to ride horses!

We went and saw the new Chipmunk movie and the kids loved it! Cat moved it to the top of her Christmas list and told Santa in her letter to him that if she didn't get it, she then knew she had been naughty. Had to explain that even Santa couldn't get a copy just yet...maybe by her March birthday..the pressure! On Christmas the kids didn't surprisingly wake us up at the crack of dawn and they were able to unwrap what they had been asking for for 2 years...a DS. Many quiet moments provided already. We then went to my step moms brothers house for that side of the family gathering, lots of people, lots of food! Saturday was boot shopping day and then we were on our way to the airport. We had a four hour layover in Georgia that was saved by the USA. Kids found some fellow DS players and I was even able to beat N at Scrabble! He say's it's because it was online, but hey...a win is a win! We got back Sunday and then left Thursday for the cabin.

Update, Update, Update!

2010-01-14T09:22:00.000-05:00

Since I'm getting behind again, here is a week catch up for so far....

Weekend

This past weekend, everyone was sick so we took it easy. Saturday, I ran errands and Sunday we had our neighbors over to watch the Ravens game.

Good game and I used the MM Sandwich from Pioneer Woman and it didn't turn out too bad! While the neighbors were over, we all exchanged all the photos we had of times together, I may or may not have accidently deleted the ones we had. N was none too pleased, thankfully we were able to recover them and I am now able to sleep inside!

Monday

So if I had to pick a word for 2010, it would be goodbye. Those people that are closest to me will be moving, leaving for awhile and turning my world upside down this year. One of our close couple friends/neighbors are moving to Idaho this week and the girls got together at a favorite dinner place. We stayed for 3 hours and closed it down! I had a great time, I tried to keep the bittersweet feeling in the back of my head and just enjoy the time. I love these girls and I laughed, maybe danced in the middle of the restaurant and ate one or two, ok it was three deep fried oreos!

I will miss her!

Tuesday

I got sprayed with a fire extinguisher tonight and I wasn't even on fire! Tonight was the last flight of our neighbor that is leaving. My first experience and I'm glad I was there. We went out on the flight line and saw him taxi and then he got out and he was sprayed with champagne and the fire extinguisher came out as well. His step-dad was in charge of the fire extinguisher and Zach was able to grab it and turned it in him and the the rest of us that were around the jet....made for a cold, fun night. I will miss them terribly and wish him the best in his next assignment.

Wednesday

Tonight is Bean's basketball practice at 5 pm. We need to leave the house by 430 and the kids don't get off the bus until 345. Needless to say, it's a crazy 45 minutes as I am trying to get them a snack, get them to change, do their homework and throw an outfit for tomorrow out. That was all done, we were getting in the car and I couldn't find my keys. I'm checking my pockets, retracing my steps, looking in the garage, looking in the rooms I had been in and everything. I called N and told him I couldn't find my keys, that we might not be able to make practice, we really needed to be there as the first game is Friday and they were passing out uniforms. As I pulled the kids out of the car and told them we wouldn't be able to make the practice, Bean comes in, opens a drawer and there are my keys. That.he.hid. I mean really...so, we are here and I am teleblogging.

Friday is the basketball game, Saturday, we say goodbye to our neighbors and Saturday night is the Ravens game. I am doing good (so far) maintaining the Math homework, Astronomy starts in March.

A door to door meat salesman (something I for sure didn't see living in AZ) came to my door today...I don't trust the meas and we be scared to feed it to my family, so I never know what to say, I cam up with "We are vegetarians" seemed to work and he left. Later, Cat asked me why I told him we were veternarians!

Until next time,

My 2009

2010-01-07T12:44:00.002-05:00

January; Bought Holly the Highlander

February; Went to NY to celebrate Friends bday; came back early, she got sick

March; 10 year Anniversary! Went to nice hotel, dinner and got a rockin rock!

April; Went to AZ to see my family for Spring Break

May; No Doubt concert.....fun, fun!

June; Keith Urban concert...I may or may have touched his shoulder ;)

July; Went to Ocean City with the gang...great trip, long ride home

August; Went to Myrtle Beach with fam for last trip before school started

September; School started again...Math..blech (did get my A though!)

October; Birthday! Nice dinner, surprise cake party w/ gang, went to State Fair and had chocolate covered bacon (not so yummy), deep fried snickers (yum-o)

November; Thanksgiving/Christmas with the inlaws...Chocolate Pecan Pie (yum-o)

December; Christmas in TX

Geesh...what a year! 2010 is going be interesting as well....2 more big trips, more changes for us as N is getting to the next stage in the Life O' Air Force as well!

New Years!

2010-01-07T12:36:00.004-05:00

So, like I said we went to cabins for the weekend. Kids and all. Our "gang" is military, so it's been awhile since we were all together.

Got up there Thursday evening, and was able to sit around, eat pizza, play games, jump in the hot tub and just catch up. Friday we went into a little town for lunch and then after that, walked around for awhile and our fam went back early for a nap...the bed in our room was the best! N and I both said we wanted to bednap it and take it home! Kids were in bunkbeds and switched, so Cat was on bottom since she is on top at home. Saturday was a snow/pj day...played outside in the snow for awhile, put puzzles together and just relaxed. Sunday, we started the trek home and stopped for lunch at Panda Express and even got to shop at Kohls! I want to move to Hickory, NC!

Some picures:

You'll notice the girls and guys have matching pjs our friends got them for us for a Christmas present, so we wore them all weekend.

Beans New Year Resolution?

To retire from School...poor kid, such a rough 2 years of school!

So.far.behind

2010-01-07T12:31:00.002-05:00

I am so far behind...I'm just gonna go backwards!

I will do Christmas and New Years recaps soon...let's just start from Sunday now shall we?

This past weekend, we stayed the New Years weekend with our neighborhood gang in Ashville at a cool cabin out there. We got back Sunday afternoon. This week has started Bean's basketball practices and my online Math class has started as well. We are fully back in the swing of things! Also to travel back with us is a cold...I have it, N has it and Cat has a small cough, but the kids seem to be for the most part not getting it. Now I just have to get the house is somewhat order, drive me nutso when it's all in a tizzy....

Until Next time,

Soup or Pie?

2009-12-15T11:18:00.005-05:00

Last nite I was all Betty Homemaker and made a pumpkin pie...

it was supposed to be this:

But came out like this:

Even the whipped cream in a can, was all soupy...what in the world! Oh well, I still ate it and N said it was good, just gooey.

My Math final is tomorrow nite, hopefully I can maintain my A after that! Couple of errands to run before Sun and then off for Christmas Vacation.....a lot coming up as well. Trips in January, February, April, and July....geesh!

Until Next time,

Things I am thankful for....humorous holiday edition

2009-12-08T17:06:00.006-05:00

1. That Zhu Zhu pets are in fact not toxic and a certain little girl will be able to enjoy the 2 pets, 1 hamster bed/carrier, 2 tutus and a hamster house come Christmas morning....rather than a certain mother trying to figure out another use for said items since the certain little girls college education was spent in trying to gather such items

2. That I had extra Christmas cards laying around as I got an unexpected one today...although I did not check off to whom I sent Christmas cards to; so it's a grab bag to see who ends up with one, two or none!

3. That I have 3 Math classes left until a break; a short one, but a break nonetheless

4. That the kids enjoy the little neighborhood errands I send them on....without knowing the reason I do it is to have 5 more minutes of peace and they achieve some sort of exercise

5. That the kids' bus driver has not scratched us off as one of her stops, as the kids; may or may not have to run outside just in the nick of time to catch her every.single.morning....hopefully the Starbuck's gift card at Christmas will make up for it

6. That I was able to eat at IHOP twice this past weekend and not gain an ounce...it's true!
Eggnog pancakes and Pumpkin pancakes are awesome

7. That I was able to locate a new lip product that I have been on the hunt for....it's the little things I tell you...bought 2 to try...$3 a pop and seem to be in every magazine I read

This week we have N's Christmas party (fashion show dress to make an appearance) and a surprise going away,

Until Next time,
Until Next time,

I'm still kickin!

2009-12-03T09:25:00.009-05:00

Hello, my name is Suzanne and I have a blog. I have not visited said blog in awhile...all my preparation for the season wasn't quite enough and the blog fell to the way side.

Recap Time!!

We celebrated Bean's birthday at Chuck E Cheese in November...

Had Thanksgiving at my in-laws and me, Cat and my mom in law went to NYC! Had fun with shopping and taking Cat the see some sights, even got a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty!

What you don't see in the pictures is the drive home which was double the usual travel time, the rude Wendy's employee (excuse me for asking for it to go!) and Cat with a cough and started tears in M&M's world.

This week has been non stop as well; Mon was class (almost done!), Tues was a banquet for N's work, last night was TSO with our good friends...

I am trying to get my Christmas cards out this week, all presents have been bought, wrapped and shipped and we have another adventure coming up. Next week is N's Christmas party as well.

Until Next time,

Weekend Recap!

2009-11-09T13:45:00.002-05:00

Let's see; Friday was grocery shopping day.....cue happy kids...NOT! But they know we were out of little bites, cereal...you know all the essentials. I also may have over stressed the fact that we were getting Bean's birthday cake supplies...whatever works I say!

Saturday, I got my hair done...dark, like black! and then I went to pick out my outfit for the fashion show coming up next Sunday and Sunday we went to Sunday brunch (tell me how you spencd $30 when you have a B0G0 coupon!) and they we went to Sam's, got some comfy blankets and back home. Then took Cat to a bday party, Target to look for some boots and then got my bathrooms clean! Weekend goal met.

This week I have school stuff to take care of, get donuts for Bean's class, bake cupcakes and the cake, get a pedicure (mom treat!), maintain the house, maybe actually cook a few dinners!

Funny pic of the Bean....he can get my phone out of my purse without me knowing and now wants to post pictures to Facebook!

Until Next time,

I should probably just stick to my day job....

2009-11-06T11:03:00.003-05:00

This week is week of the military family, so on base at the bowling alley had a special for dinner and bowling for 2 hours. I ran errands and then surprised the kids and went there where N met us. Fun was had, took an hour for one game and this is the outcome:

Pic is small, but I lost....big time lost. Both kids tied with 97 and N got 122 and me? In the 70s!

Oh well, at least they had fun!

I have a to do list by day/month and schedule for the next week or so; we are in full swing!

Until next time,

Catch up

2009-11-05T12:32:00.004-05:00

Things are definately in the swing around here....lots going on, lots to do!

This weekend we went to N's parents for Halloween and hung out with them and N's friend from high school and his family at the Ranch.

Bean was Optimus Prime and Cat was Hannah Montana

There was a maizefest at the Ranch; lots for the kids to do. Ride horses, face paint, playground, play in corn

Bean was able to lead us out of the maize and I got my funnel cake on!

I have next week off of class, which will be nice as I have about 156,863 things to do! Beans birthday party is next week, I have a fashion show after that, new classes to register for (Math and Astronomy!), packages to get sent out, clean the house...etc.

Until next time,

Jeepers!

2009-10-30T11:47:00.005-04:00

Man...its been awhile.

Lets see a quick recap.

Went to IHOP and shopping last Friday with N, which was nice until we got a call from the teacher saying Bean was sick....so, N picked him up and I went grocery shoppin. N's parents came in on Saturday, I had left to go shopping in the big city before meeting everyone met at the fair for the day.

Went to the fair, cold, wet and rainy. I may or may have not tried; chocolate covered bacon, deep fried pickels, deep fried snickers bar, candy apple, fudge, Pappy's Old Fashion Soda...I do have some pics to put up from the other camera. After the fair, we went to dinner and saw Couples Retreat.

Sunday we went to Cracker Barrel...love that place. Bean finally felt better this week. Today is dress up like what you want to be when you grow up at your school day....

(Dont ask how much it cost to overnight....I mean really....there's your college educaiton kid!)

Last night we were looking for one more piece for Cats costume (Hannah Montana) and we ran into JCP, and they were having a great sale. Got her church dresses that she badly needed and found a shirt for $2....little did I know about this shirt and her. It's like long lost sisters that have found each other again. She wants to never take it off, wants to frame it on her wall or carry it in her purse when she's too big and then she said he wants to be buried with it....are you ready??

Yep..that's it!

We are on road trip this weekend, will be back with Halloween Pics!

Until next time,

This and that...

2009-10-21T08:45:00.002-04:00

I was waiting to do an update until I got some pictures from Amanda from my birthday dinner....but haven't got them yet (hint, hint) and I didn't want to lose my 3 readers even though they are family....they hafta read my blog!

Saturday, me and Amanda went shopping, not too much to be found, don't get me wrong, I found a sweater dress and rockin heels, but the itch is not scratched yet. N and I took Friday off, so I am hoping to convince him to take me to the outlets after Ihop! The fair is on Saturday in the big city, so I may be able to sneak a mall visit in that morning as well...I'm ruthless, I know.

The bean got in trouble for holding hands on the bus with a girl....it's very hard to discipline him when is Dad is beaming ear to ear....I mean really.

Cat wasn't feeling good the other day and I was giving her medicine and in her best Scarlett O'hara voice was saying, "I'm not going to live," "It's my last breath!"...Drama much there kiddo?

It's freezin here, I get my Math test results back tonite and cleaning (and/or shopping) on Friday for the in-laws!

Until next time,

Ummm...ok I think?

2009-10-15T13:15:00.002-04:00

Recent conversation between Cat and N.

She asked if she needed to be baptized to go to heaven and I told herabout that and about what she does need to do to go to heaven. I askedher if she wanted to talk about it tonight and she said yes, whilewatching tv, because "TV is the most important thing in my life". I kid you not.

Don't know if that is a good conversation or one I should be worried about. Let me tell you; she's been throwing all sort of things out there lately.

I finished my second Math test yesterday and woke up at 2:30am and realized I forgot a negative sign...geeze. Saturday we are going to here; I've heard only good things about it. The Chef is from New York that moved back to be closer to her family.

Saturday morning, we are heading to the new Ihop that opened, then me and Amanda are off for shopping!

Next weekend, we are going to the state fair...funnel cake, deep fried banana split, chocolate covered bacon, candy apple; all await me! I think I have convinced our gang to get a old time photo before everyone ups and leaves too.

Until next time,

Weekend

2009-10-11T19:16:00.006-04:00

So this weekend was mostly uneventful; but good. Saturday after doing some morning cleaning, I took the kids to see Toy Story/Toy Story 2 in 3D.

Today, we went to church, grocery shopping, I caught up on all my taped shows, read the new Grisham book and about to start studying for my Math test on Wednesday.

I got a new little memo board for the kitchen and have been writing what dinner is for the night on it and Cat decided to add in her two cents...

On tap for this week; work, class, maybe celebrate a birthday ;)

Until next time,

It's the Cure all I say!

2009-10-08T08:28:00.004-04:00

So I got a cold this week and this is what I picked up to cure it...

Guess which one worked? Of course the chocolate! I should've tried that first! I am all better now. This weekend N will be gone for a Ravens game, so its just me and the kiddos. I am thinking of taking them to see Toy Story/Toy Story 2 in 3D and I have a Math test next week, so I will be studying for that.

Cat wrote a story about me that I will have to post; apparently I watch too much 90210!

Bean on the other hand has been trading xbox games with the neighbors that we didn't realize until his very helpful informative sister spilled the beans....kids!

October is shaping up to be busy; fair, movies, birthday celebrations; let the madness begin!

Until next time,

Doin what the sticker told her to do....

2009-10-04T19:10:00.004-04:00

This weekend was a good one. Work has been a little too crazy for my taste, so I welcomed the weekend. Saturday morning, I cleaned, cleaned and did more cleaning. Saturday evening we hung out at our friends house.

Today more cleaning, even the car got involved. While the football game was on, so N was occupied and the kids took a nap, I went into town. Finished cleaning my car and even got a little shopping in!

Nothing too exciting going on this week, more math, work, housework and repeat.

Cat was eating a banana and followed the directions...

Bean displayed his new pjs...

and we even have fall decorations....courtesy of the Cat.

Until Next time,

She's a poet!

2009-09-29T16:02:00.004-04:00

So the yard sale went good, we got rid a lot of stuff (main goal) and made a little cash as well.

Sunday we headed to another base so N could get some uniform things that we can't get down here and that night we went and celebrated a friends birthday at Outback. And now we come to the part where we see why I haven't been on here lately.

Bean woke up Monday morning early with a fever, and has been off and on every day since then. Needless to say, sleep is not coming easily. Nathan and I were able switch around hours, but it looks like tomorrow, I will have to take the whole day off.

I got my first Math test back and I got an A! Yea for me.

Cat has been making up "stories" as she calls them...here are a few:

My Brother
My brother is very bad sometimes. He is a tattletale. He is crazy like me.

Fun
Me and my brother have lots of fun mostly everyday. I laugh a lot at him.

Funny girl, Funny girl

Here is a picture I took when I asked her to pack her lunch:

Geeze, like Cheese It's much?

And here is Bean's creation he bought at the yard sale....

Until Next time,

I told you so....

2009-09-22T19:19:00.001-04:00

So we are now on Cat's 3rd backpack since she went back to school less than a month ago. She was carrying a one shoulder bag, then a messenger bag and now it's back to last years backpack....if only she would have listened to me the first time.geesh.

Biology is done, done, done! I think I got a 88%, teacher has not confirmed that for me yet, shoot, I was lucky to get out of there with a passing grade I think. Math is going....still have 3 months left in that one.

This Saturday we are participating in a base community sale. Purge, purge, purge! I straightened up 2 corners of the garage today...only 99% more to go!

Not much else going on, just same ol, same ol!

Until Next time,

Ramblings

2009-09-17T10:52:00.004-04:00

My poor kids...so much for a diary of their lives.

"Dear Children, Mommy was very busy during the week of September 13, 2009 and that is why there is not much to tell you about what went on!"

I have one test and a book report and I will be done with my Bio class...I hope to squeez an A out of it, but we shall see. My first Math test was supposed to be last nite, but it was cancelled. So now I have to retain everything until Monday.

Ran a bunch of errands yesterday, got plastic bins to transfer stuff out of boxes in the garage for easier transporting and so it looks pretty! Only took 3 years.

This morning I went to get the kids up and Bean was in Cat's bed and I asked how that happened and Cat said, "We had a plan, after you and Daddy went to sleep, he came in bed with me because he was scared. I thought of it." You would never know she is first born would ya?!

Yesterday, I bought my new nephew 2 pairs of shoes...yes I am starting him early and sharing my love with him...say it with me...Best.Aunt.Ever!

This weekend, I will be finishing up Bio and working in the garage, (hopefully)

I also need to get some pics on here!

Until Next time,

Short and Sweet

2009-09-14T23:06:00.002-04:00

Got my pedi, ended up with half an eyebrow as well (geesh)
crazy week; Biology is finishing, I have 1 test and 1 book report due by Sunday.
First Math test on Wednesday
Christmas cards are in hand, ready to be mailed out by end of November/early December!
Slowly cleaning out garage...PURGE is the word
Cat asked N and I tonite, "Were you born in the back when?"...that girl cracks me up

It's late and I'm beat..

Until Next time,

September 11

2009-09-11T08:38:00.002-04:00

Found this while looking for something to post today and found these quotes and thought it was appropriate for today....

American Reaction___________________________________

"Thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil, despicable acts of terror. The pictures of airplanes flying into buildings, fires burning, huge structures collapsing, have filled us with disbelief, terrible sadness and a quiet, unyielding anger.--George W. Bush

War has been waged against us by stealth and deceit and murder. This nation is peaceful, but fierce when stirred to anger. This conflict was begun on the timing and terms of others. It will end in a way, and at an hour, of our choosing. --George W. Bush, Speech at National Cathedral, September 14, 2001

How do I respond when I see that in some Islamic countries there is vitriolic hatred for America? I'll tell you how I respond: I'm amazed. I'm amazed that there is such misunderstanding of what our country is about, that people would hate us. I am, I am -- like most Americans, I just can't believe it. Because I know how good we are, and we've go to do a better job of making our case. We've got to do a better job of explaining to the people in the Middle East, for example, that we don't fight a war against Islam or Muslims. We don't hold any religion accountable. We're fighting evil. And these murderers have hijacked a great religion in order to justify their evil deeds. And we cannot let it stand. --George W. Bush, press conference

It will not be quick and it will not be easy. Our adversaries are not one or two terrorist leaders, or even a single terrorist organization or network. It's a broad network of individuals and organizations that are determined to terrorize and, in so doing, to deny us the very essence of what we are: free people. They don't live in Antarctica. They work, they train and they plan in countries. They're benefiting from the support of governments. They're benefiting from the support of non-governmental organizations that are either actively supporting them with money, intelligence and weapons or allowing them to function on their territory and tolerating if not encouraging their activities. In either case, it has to stop. We'll have to deal with the networks. One of the ways to do that is to drain the swamp they live in. And that means dealing not only with the terrorists, but those who harbor terrorists. This will take a long, sustained effort. It will require the support of the American people as well as our friends and allies around the world. --Donald Rumsfeld, Press Briefing, September 18, 2001

As the representatives of the people we are here to declare that our resolve has not been weakened by these horrific and cowardly acts.--Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle

We're going to find out who did this and we're going after the bastards.--Sen. Orrin Hatch

"I fully support President Bush's decision to strike Al Qaeda's terrorist network. Now more than ever, we must stand united as a nation and support our President and our military. It is important to remember that this carefully targeted response is not an attack on a religion, nor a nation, but an attack on terrorism. In Congress, we will continue to work with the White House to do what's needed to bring justice to those who committed the heinous and evil attacks of September 11." --Tom Harkin

"The planes were hijacked, the buildings fell, and thousands of lives were lost nearly a thousand miles from here. But the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were an attack on the heart of America. And standing here in the heartland of America, we say in one voice � We will not give in to terrorists;We will not rest until they are found and defeated; We will win this struggle � not for glory, nor wealth, nor power, but for justice, for freedom, and for peace; So help us God." --Tom Harkin

"You can be sure that the American spirit will prevail over this tragedy." --Colin Powell

A few months ago, and again this week, bin Laden publicly vowed to publicly wage a terrorist war against America, saying, and I quote, "We do not differentiate between those dressed in military uniforms and civilians. They're all targets." Their mission is murder, and their history is bloody. --then President Bill Clinton

"All of a sudden there were people screaming. I saw people jumping out of the building. Their arms were flailing. I stopped taking pictures and started crying." --Michael Walters, a free-lance photo journalist in Manhattan.

"The city is going to survive, we are going to get through it, It's going to be very, very difficult time. I don't think we yet know the pain that we're going to feel when we find out who we lost, but the thing we have to focus on now is getting this city through this, and surviving and being stronger for it." --Rudolph Giuliani

International Reaction___________________________________

The full horror of what has happened in the United States earlier today is now becoming clearer. It is hard even to contemplate the utter carnage and terror which has engulfed so many innocent people. We've offered President Bush and the American people our solidarity, our profound sympathy, and our prayers. But it is plain that citizens of many countries round the world, including Britain, will have been caught up in this terror. --British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Interview, September 11, 2001.

So what do we do?Don't overreact some say. We aren't.We haven't lashed out. No missiles on the first night just for effect.Don't kill innocent people. We are not the ones who waged war on the innocent. We seek the guilty.Look for a diplomatic solution. There is no diplomacy with Bin Laden or the Taliban regime. State an ultimatum and get their response. We stated the ultimatum; they haven't responded. Understand the causes of terror. Yes, we should try, but let there be no moral ambiguity about this: nothing could ever justify the events of 11 September, and it is to turn justice on its head to pretend it could.The action we take will be proportionate; targeted; we will do all we humanly can to avoid civilian casualties. But understand what we are dealing with. Listen to the calls of those passengers on the planes. Think of the children on them, told they were going to die. Think of the cruelty beyond our comprehension as amongst the screams and the anguish of the innocent, those hijackers drove at full throttle planes laden with fuel into buildings where tens of thousands worked.They have no moral inhibition on the slaughter of the innocent. If they could have murdered not 7,000 but 70,000 does anyone doubt they would have done so and rejoiced in it? There is no compromise possible with such people, no meeting of minds, no point of understanding with such terror.Just a choice: defeat it or be defeated by it. And defeat it we must.--British Prime Minister Tony Blair

Any action taken will be against the terrorist network of Bin Laden.... As for the Taleban, they can surrender the terrorists or face the consequences - and again in any action the aim will be to eliminate their military hardware, cut off their finances, disrupt their supplies, target their troops, not civilians.--British Prime Minister Tony Blair

We will put a trap around the regime and I say to the Taleban: Surrender the terrorists or surrender power. It's your choice.--British Prime Minister Tony Blair

America has its faults as a society, as we have ours.But I think of the Union of America born out of the defeat of slavery. I think of its Constitution, with its inalienable rights granted to every citizen still a model for the world. I think of a black man, born in poverty, who became chief of their armed forces and is now secretary of state Colin Powell and I wonder frankly whether such a thing could have happened here. I think of the Statue of Liberty and how many refugees, migrants and the impoverished passed its light and felt that if not for them, for their children, a new world could indeed be theirs. I think of a country where people who do well, don't have questions asked about their accent, their class, their beginnings but have admiration for what they have done and the success they've achieved. I think of those New Yorkers I met, still in shock, but resolute; the fire fighters and police, mourning their comrades but still head held high.--British Prime Minister Tony Blair

As for those that carried out these attacks there are no adequate words of condemnation. Their barbarism will stand as their shame for all eternity.--British Prime Minister Tony Blair

It is with enormous distress that France has just learned of the monstrous attacks�there is no other word for it�that have just struck the United States of America. In these horrifying circumstances, the entire people of France, and I want to emphasize this, stand by the people of America. They express their friendship and solidarity in this tragedy. Naturally, I want to assure President Bush of my total support. France, as you know, has always condemned and unreservedly condemns terrorism, and considers that terrorism must be combated by all possible means. --French President Jacques Chirac, September 11, 2001.

It was with horror that I learned of the abominable terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington in which so many innocent people have lost their lives. My government staunchly condemns these acts of terrorism. The German people are at the side of the United States of America in this difficult hour. I wish to express my deep-felt condolences and complete solidarity to you and the American people. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families. --German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, September 11, 2001.

I was stricken by news and television pictures coming from the United States this morning. It is impossible to fully comprehend the evil that would have conjured up such a cowardly and depraved assault upon thousands of innocent people. There can be no cause or grievance that could ever justify such unspeakable violence. Indeed, such an attack is an assault not only on the targets but an offense against the freedom and rights of all civilized nations. --Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chr�tien , September 11, 2001

This morning we were notified about the horrible news of the series of terrorist attacks in the United States, that have left a great trail of destruction. Mexico expresses its condolences to the Government and the American people for the irreparable human losses. We also express our energetic condemnation to these attacks. I have informed President George Bush of our feelings of sorrow and our solidarity in such difficult moments. --Mexican President Vicente Fox, , September 11, 2001.

Shocked to learn of the serious attacks against certain areas in New York City and Washington D.C. on September 11, which caused horrendous casualty, I wish to express, on behalf of the Chinese Government and people, our deepest sympathy and solicitude to you and, through you, to the Government and people of the United States. I wish also to extend our condolences to the families of the victims. The Chinese Government has consistently condemned and rejected all forms of terrorist violence. --Chinese President Jiang Zemin, September 11, 2001.

The United States today faced an unprecedented act of aggression on the part of international terrorism. First of all, I express sincere and profound condolences to all the victims and the families of the dead. The event that occurred in the US today goes beyond national borders. It is a brazen challenge to the whole humanity, at least to civilized humanity. And what happened today is added proof of the relevance of the Russian proposal to pool the efforts of the international community in the struggle against terrorism, that plague of the 21st century. Russia knows at first hand what terrorism is. So, we understand as well as anyone the feelings of the American people. Addressing the people of the United States on behalf of Russia I would like to say that we are with you, we entirely and fully share and experience your pain. We support you. --Russian President Valdimir Putin, September 12, 2001.

We take it so close to heart because we all know what it is. Points of contention between the United States and Russia seem like minor disputes between neighbors that fade in the face of such great sorrow, which unites people.--Valentina Nikitina, Russian economist

The whole international community will be united in condemning what they have done.--Nato Secretary General Lord Robertson

Our eventual aim is simply stated - that there should be no safe haven for terrorists anywhere in the world. We say to the people of Afghanistan: 'You have been ill served by those who have made your country a centre for terrorism across the world. As soon as this stops, the world will work with you to build a better future for you and for your children.--Jack Straw, British foreign secretary

The cause of the attack was not American foreign policy but an amoral disregard for human life.It is grotesque to suggest that a four-year-old girl, making her first and only flight in an aeroplane, should somehow bear responsibility for the actions of a government for whom she was never allowed the chance to grow up and vote either for or against.--Menzies Campbell, British Liberal Democrat foreign affairs spokesman

Happy Birthday to my Favorite Mother In Law~And Happy Anniversary to my inlaws as well!

Up to Speed

2009-09-09T14:11:00.004-04:00

Let's see...went to Wilmington for Labor Day weekend.....rainy, rainy and more rainy. N and I did manage to catch a movie, GI Joe....yuk. I also got started on my Christmas shopping! Which led me to order Christmas cards yesterday and got the kids' Halloween Costumes ordered. Optimus Prime for Bean and Hannah Montanta for Cat.

School tonite and my biology class is wrapping up...still have 2 tests and an Book Report due by the 20th.

Things are progressing for our next chapter...slowly, should have more information by next week. We are debating DW for Spring Break w/the kids as a last hurrah and we also bought tickets for Trans Siberian Orchestra for a present for the neighborhood gang.

I become an aunt today as well!

School is busy, work is busy, home is busy!

Until Next time,

I love it when this happens!

2009-09-04T09:49:00.002-04:00

A picture I took today:

My devotion for today:

Einstein’s God
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The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork. —Psalm 19:1
When the great physicist Albert Einstein was asked if he believed in God, he responded: “We are in the position of a little child entering a huge library filled with books in many languages. The child knows someone must have written those books. It does not know how. . . . That, it seems to me, is the attitude of even the most intelligent human beings toward God. We see the universe marvelously arranged and obeying certain laws but only dimly understand these laws.” Although Einstein marveled at the design he saw in nature, he did not believe in a personal Creator.The psalmist shared Einstein’s sense of awe about nature but took the next step and believed in the Designer behind the design: “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork” (Ps. 19:1).
The wonder we feel as we behold our universe should serve as a road sign pointing to the One who created it. The Scriptures tell us, “All things were made through [Christ], and without Him nothing was made that was made” (John 1:3).
Are you struggling in your beliefs? Look up at the stars tonight. In the sky is crafted an amazing road sign pointing to the Designer behind the design. —Dennis Fisher
God wrote His autograph Upon the sky last night, In the stars I never saw A signature so bright! —Schoeberlein
Creation’s design points to the Master Designer.

Until Next time,

Randomness

2009-09-03T10:18:00.004-04:00

1. Cat yelled at her brother this monring, " you're supposed to turn off the water when you are brushing your teeth to help save the Earth!"

2. I think I have finally figured out the flow of my two classes when I have 2.5 weeks left in one!

3. I love this stuff....

I may or may have not bought 6 bottles from Sams....they were on clearance!

4. Big changes are in store for us....hear me now, Ask and you shall receive....just not in the manner you thought was best!

This weekend we are headed to the beach and I have a book report to get crackin on.

Until Next time,

Recap

2009-08-30T21:13:00.000-04:00

So....this weekend. Let's see, Friday after work, I was able to drop the kids off at the neighbors house for a much needed hair appointment, Saturday was my full day of Biology lab where did different experiments and even dissected a mosquito...interesting to say the least, I know now why I like office work so much!

Today we did lunch out with friends and grocery store and target run; where yes, the purple shoes came home with me! I am wearing them to work tomorrow to start the week off right.

This week is more school, N leaves for a wedding and we are getting plans together to hang with the in-laws for the 3 day weekend, maybe I'll have some new pics to post. Until then, I have lots of reading, I should start working on my book report too!

Until Next time

I need more shoes like a hole in the head.....

2009-08-28T09:24:00.002-04:00

Thank goodness it's Friday! It's been a busy week....math class starting (I did manage to make it to 1!), school starting for the kids, I had a on base spouse function last night, today I'm getting my hair done and tomorrow is a full day of lab. I also have a essay and a test to take before Sunday! As well as grocery shopping and finding Cat shoes that she will actually wear....that could be my biggest challenge yet!

I saw these last night at Target and I'm in love...I'm thinking maybe do purple for N's Christmas party this year?

Until Next time,

Good Sign

2009-08-26T08:53:00.002-04:00

Until next time,

Bad Girl, very bad girl

2009-08-25T20:09:00.005-04:00

Here it is....finally~An Update!

Let's see Myrtle Beach was fun...did the beach, waterpark, Medieval Times (Cat cried, then got a flower; made it all better), Bean wants to be a knight now.

Quick Recap; someone may have put the wrong destination address in the GPS, rained both there and the way home, Bean locked my purse in the hotel safe, our room was over the indoor pool w/ loud kids, Hurricane Bill prevented us from swimming in the ocean, Bean told me he farted, then asked if I smelt it...all in all a great time!

Got back and school is in session...

I thought I started a Math class tonight, but nope it started yesterday! eek! I am going to call tomorrow and see if I can still be in the class; this is why I take online classes!

Cat has the teacher of the year from last year and Bean has Cats teacher, so we were excited about that. They both had good days; hope it continues.

Cat said something that made us laugh the other day, she was talking to one of her friends and she said, "Can I hang up now?" Too funny...I'm going to start using that one!

On tap for this week is hopefully my math class, I have a full day Bio lab on Saturday too.

N and I also joined the 20th century and got blackberries(y?)s...been messin around with it, avoiding homework!

Until next time,

All Play and a little work?

2009-08-20T10:13:00.003-04:00

So this week has been a doozy. Monday, my Biology class started; I have to read 4 chapters and take a test by Sunday, I have already read my book for book report though!

Cat got a hair cut for school; again I have to take pictures to post....she looks so old!

Tonight is Open House at the kids' school and tomorrow morning after I get one more textbook, Cat has her physical and we are off to the beach! Both Nathan and I have work to do while we're there, well I do, he has a draft...not sure if that is considered work. ;)

Will post lots of pictures when we get back!

Until next time,

Stuff

2009-08-17T08:58:00.006-04:00

So Math didn't go as well as I had hoped, I did jump another class, but I really wanted to do better. Oh well, I am now trying to get into a Math class that starts next week and Biology has started today...they've already warned us that since it is an intensive course to expect work on the 1st day, should be interesting!

Saturday we went to the Melting Pot. Great food and had fun, but there were 2 tables where the people were overly loud...we really didn't need to know that one of them farted...I mean really.

Sunday there was a birthday party and Beans first fishing adventure....he had a blast and even caught a fish! Pictures to come later...blogger won't let me put them on right now.

This week is Biology, Myrtle Beach and next week school starts back for the kids.....where did the Summer go?

Until Next time,

Must be the lack of sleep...

2009-08-13T18:08:00.003-04:00

So we got our friend off at the airport ok this morning, almost missed a turn to get back home, but we made and I didn't spill my hot chocolate in the process!

On the way into work, the radio station is doing a contest; Koo Koo for Kenny Chesney tickets. For rows 1-5, you call a number and tell them what you would do for tickets. I carpool with my co worker and we were listening on the way in. Once at work we came up with the idea to spend the night in a funeral home or graveyard...sure enough I called it in, so we will see if it works!

I am beat, so I'm off to look over Math for one last time before I get some rest,

Until Next time,

Exposed

2009-08-12T19:36:00.002-04:00

So tomorrow morning I am taking my friend to the airport at the late hour of 4am...good times I say. I'm lucky; our other friend is coming along to keep me company on the way back.

Friday morning is my Math test and I am hoping that I do well enough to test into the class that I've already signed up for! Monday, Biology starts as well. Saturday N and I have a double date to The Melting Pot...I love, love this place! I think it's been 1.5 years since I've been there and I'm excited to get back, we may even be wild after and see a movie or something!

Sunday, N is taking Bean fishing on base, which I know he will love, he always talks about wanting to go, so I am excited for him. Next week is Myrtle Beach weekend and then school officially starts...eek. Where does the time go??

Cat was taking videos of Bean last night with my phone and as I was reviewing them, I found out that she had been taking video of me in the dressing room! Luckily I was just hanging clothes up, guess I better make sure no more of that! In one of the videos it's pretty funny because she is telling Bean that she wasn't taking a video, just messing around, when in fact she was....one smart cookie that one.

I'm off for some sleep and maybe quick math review,

Until Next time,

Ironic? I think not

2009-08-11T12:56:00.002-04:00

So this is a pretty big week for me, 2 major happenings.

This mornings devotion was this:

GAD Or God?
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Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. —1 Peter 5:7
Are you a chronic worrier? Do you worry about bills, the future, health, debt, marriage issues? Has worry so consumed you that you have become “a fret machine”? If this describes you, perhaps you have generalized anxiety disorder, or GAD—a condition marked by a perpetual state of worry about most aspects of life. According to David Barlow, professor of psychology at Boston University, “the key psychological feature of GAD is a state of chronic, uncontrollable worry.” A little anxiety is normal, but constant worry is not.
Overwhelmed by suffering and persecution, the first-century Christians were driven out of Jerusalem and scattered throughout Asia (1 Peter 1:1-7). Many of these Jesus-followers were experiencing feelings of distress because of possible danger or misfortune. Peter encouraged these believers not to be filled with anxiety but to cast all their worries upon God (5:7). He wanted them to realize that it made very little sense for them to carry their worries when they could cast them on God who cared deeply about what happened to them.
Are you a chronic worrier? Let God be responsible for your anxieties. Stop worrying and start trusting Him completely. —Marvin Williams
When every worry, every careTo God in faith is brought,We have no place whereon to foundOne single anxious thought. —Anon.
Worry is a burden God never intended us to bear.

Wow! Was I ever grateful.....the big guy knew what I needed to hear.

(Now only if he can give me a mathematician brain before Friday, I would be set!)

Until Next time,

Ready or Not

2009-08-10T17:59:00.004-04:00

So this week is gonna be a doozy. I am working later than normal to make up time for taking Cat to the Dr. Tomorrow I am having to testify at Court for a work matter, Thursday I am taking my friend to the airport at 4am, and Friday morning is my Math Placement test. I am trying to place into College Algebra. I have been looking over math practice, practice tests till I can't do it anymore....

So if I make it through this week with my head on straight, it'll be a relief.

Saturday, I went into work for about 4 hours, then Cat was feeling a little better so we went out and took advantage of tax free weekend and got her some tennis shoes and clothes. Saturday night she was up from 12-4am coughing and I ended up on the couch with her. Sunday we took it easy and I went out a got an outfit for tomorrow. (A small perk!)

I'f off to do some things around the house before I get back to Math.

Until Next time,

Friday Night

2009-08-07T19:46:00.003-04:00

So, it's Friday night.

Our plan yesterday for tonight consisted of a date night of movie and dinner.

Our actual tonight? Cat is sick with a lower respiratory infection and N is sick as well. Boo.

I stayed home from work and cleaned a bathroom, vacuumed, made a cherry pie and banana bread. Tomorrow I'm going into work for a little bit and after I get Bean down, I'm working on Math. Next Friday is the placement test! eek.

Hopefully this weekend I will manage to hit some stores as it's tax free weekend! 2 more weekends until our trip to Myrtle Beach! We are staying here and we are pretty excited. Then the school year begins!

Until Next time,

Updates and Pics

2009-08-04T09:28:00.003-04:00

Let's see....a belt came off of the mower, so off to the repair shop...oops! Sharpie marker is well on it's way outta there; I bought Goof Off from Lowe's and it works, but it smells! I'm letting it air out for about 18 hours, just so the smell doesn't get in our clothes.

Here is Cat's pillow....

Here is her recent art work....think she's ever been??

Notice the apple slices and chicken nuggets?

Bean lost another tooth yesterday....

Here is a pic from my camera...I was going for the bokeh effect....

Until Next time,

Ditch, Rain and Sharpie

2009-08-03T10:43:00.003-04:00

The title sums up my weekend.

Friday night, the girls and I went to see The Ugly Truth and because we were all hungry, we bought the biggest bag of popcorn and the worlds largest drinks.....needless to say we could have feasted off of the popcorn for another 3 days! Good movie...predicable, but funny.

Saturday, we had wanted to go to the beach, but the weather was iffy, so we trekked to the closest Best Buy to us and had lunch with the neighborhood gang. It ended up not raining until later, so we could have gone to the beach!

Sunday, the weather was yukky again. N had to work, so the kids and I cleaned up and went swimming in a neighbors pool for a little while when there was a break in the weather.

About the ditch, I was trying to be a helpful wife and mow the lawn....the mower just stopped about 90% way through and wouldn't go forward/backward. So I was wheeling it back to the garage manually and I had the steering wheel turned and it started going in the ditch by our house....took some muscle, but I stopped in from going all the way it....thank goodness. So now because of my helpfullness, N has to figure out what I ~~did~~ didn't do to it!

Sharpie; I was washing N's uniform and I checked all the pants pockets for miscellanous and he was in charge of the shirts, got clothes out of dryer and sure enough...sharpie was left behind. Sharpies all over towels, pjs and luckily only 2 small spots on the uniform and oh yeah, all over the dryer, so now I'm on a mission to try to get it out as laundry is building up!

I have to post pictures of Cats pillow she made and proof she doesn't get to the Golden Arches much!

Until next time,

Full Disclsoure

2009-07-31T08:50:00.001-04:00

Yesterday when I went to pick up Bean from his summer care, I was wearing heels, so I was a bit taller than my usual 6'. 2 children complemented me on my skirt and I knew it was coming....."your Mom is tall!","she's taller than my mom!", "she's taller than my Dad!", then my precious jewel of a son....."and she's 30!"

Thank you, thank you very much.

Today I have a my hot lunch date and we may go to the beach tomorrow. I got a new camera, and have been practicing, I will have to post some of them.

Until Next time,

Good News!

2009-07-30T10:12:00.002-04:00

The Blazer sold! We are considering going to TX for Thanksgiving and a cruise in March.....san kids!

I also didn't take the kids to VBS this week, so the garage? Still the same scary hole...maybe one day; we've only been here for 3 years..geesh.

Today is grocery shopping and chillaxin.

Until Next time,

Been Awhile....

2009-07-29T17:38:00.003-04:00

Last night was my friends birthday dinner at a sushi place...I had the chicken as I am not a big fan of sushi. I can handle the California Roll and that's about it! They came and played very loud drums and put on a "Sumo" hat on my friend and took a pic of all of there. For her birthday, my friend and I went in together a got her a Life is Good bag filled w/ goodies for a bath and a coupon to watch her baby so she can enjoy the bath. We even threw in a couple of bones for her dog! The best part of the night was when the Chef brought out deep fried oreos and they were to die for.....very, very good!

Last Weekend; Saturday was the big party with N and his crew. It went well, there were 2 tornadoes near us, but we played Wiffle Ball (and by we, I mean they), Apples to Apples and the Wii and then on Sunday, we had our neighbors over and even surprised the birthday girl w/a Cold Stone Cake!

This week at the new girl has started ...so far so good, I'm getting a half day on Friday and N and I are meeting for lunch since he is working nights this week and we see each other barely.

This weekend, my friends and I are going to see The Ugly Truth and I have some cleaning to do...blah.

Sorry so short! I'm pooped!

Until Next time,

It's a snake! or not

2009-07-23T09:18:00.002-04:00

My flower pot has once again been a home for another creature....

This was my first view and I took it upon myself to announce to the family that we had a snake.

Then the ~~animal specialist~~, errr, ~~sound mind~~, N came to the resuce and found legs on such creature!

Honestly though, not a fan of these snake looking creatures...even Cat said that lizard was not a very pretty color.

On tap for the rest of the week; getting ready for a work party for N, although he tells me I don't have to lift a finger, I am a little ~~crazy like~~ helpful, so I am getting stuff for that and then next week is another VBS for the kids and a friends bday. We are going out to dinner Tuesday, then Friday to see The Ugly Truth and dinner while the men watch the kids...my goal is while the kids are at VBS next week to s.l.o.w.l.y clean the garage....anyone need a entertainment center? grill? blazer? I'm your gal!

I would like to wish my Mom a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY~ Love you! (What? You're turning 40!)

Until Next Time,

Out of the mouths of babes....

2009-07-21T10:24:00.002-04:00

If I don't write this stuff down, I will forget!

Conversation w/ Cat this morning

Cat-"Mom, you know how if you point your middle finger it's bad?"
Me-"Yes, why?"
Cat-"Is it bad to point my middle toe too?"

This morning it was foggy and Cat said, " Look it's froggy!"

I can't make this stuff up!

I am currently researching SLR cameras, I would like to get one soon, I'm becoming more interested in photos since entering blog land.

I bought the Wii Fit and yesterday it told me to lay off the afternoon snacks?! How does it know?

Until Next time,

In Memory

2009-07-20T08:52:00.003-04:00

This past weekend we found out that 2 pilots from our base were killed in a crash in Afghanistan. The first casualities from our base since Operation Desert Storm. My friend is over there and they were from his squadron. Made me stop and think about the 3,000 or so others that have lost their lives in this war and made me hug N a little tighter.

So this weekend was pretty much following the online paper and waiting for any additional information.

Until Next time,

Nature Walk

2009-07-17T20:14:00.006-04:00

Went outside tonite to put something in the mail for tomorrow and look what was waiting for me!

There were 2 of them and they were awesome! Then on the way back in, I spotted this creature:

On tap for this weekend is sleeping in (yea!), birthday party for a neighbors daughter, church, maybe Kohls? and relaxing. I have to get back into Math practice before next month and we booked our Myrtle Beach weekend...

Until Next time,

Perfume or Parfum??

2009-07-15T14:00:00.002-04:00

What's that you see? Air Freshner for the bathroom?? Not according to Cat, she apparently, uses it as her perfume! She sprays it not just once or twice, about five to six times to boot!

Oh well...guess its cheap and Country Garden smell for her!

Until Next Time,

Wow

2009-07-14T11:45:00.003-04:00

Been a whole week since I last wrote! This past weekend, our friend came down from Baltimore, so we hung out all weekend. Saturday, we did the pool thing and played Rock Band that night, Sunday we took lunch to N at work, then played Wii, Apples to Apples and ordered pizza.

Had 2 snow cones as well over the weekend and they were delish....one w/ cream and the other with marshmellow. I like the ice at the place with cream, but wish they had marshmellow.

Bean told me last night that the reason he talks when I tell him to go to bed is because he can't breathe if he isn't talking....hmmm. His teacher told me yesterday that he is so well behaved with great manners and just a great kid during the day! For which I am glad, but maybe he runs out of all of that when I get him?!

Not much this week, working and cleaning.

2 weeks is another VBS at the church we have been attending for a little while, this one goes until 9pm, so we shall see how long the kids hold out.

In August we are planning to go the Myrtle Beach and I start my classes and take my placement test for Math...bleh!

Great weather today!

Until Next time,

Weekend

2009-07-07T19:29:00.010-04:00

I was trying to wait to get some more pictures, before I did this post, but I'll roll with what I have.

Thursday night we headed up to Maryland and I was surprised at the traffic that wasn't there on our way up. Friday morning we headed to Annapolis and the Naval Academy.

Friday afternoon after a quick trip to Dave and Busters (I mean really quick....like take a potty break and go!), we picked up our friend from the airport and headed to the Inner Harbor.

Went picked up our luggage at my inlaws and said goodbye and it was off to our friends house for the night before we headed to the beach in the morning. We hung out that night, played games, ate and caught up.

In the morning, we left and we on our way with about 1,032,084,589 other people...traffic was horrible, it took about 5 hours to get to the beach.

We finally got there, had lunch on the beach, played football, paddle ball, jumped waves in freezing water and had a good time. We went back showered and walked the boardwalk and found dinner and were able to watch fireworks from our seat. We then changed, went to one club before it closed in 30 mins and called it a night.

Sunday, we woke up stood in line for Dunkin Donuts, then checked out of our hotel and went jet skiing. All the couples shared a jet ski....N was tame...somewhat, but I held on! We had a waterproof camera that hopefully we got some good shots on.

We then ate lunch at the same place

Then after lunch we headed home, again traffic was terrible, took about 5 hours, then we picked up the kids, and got back on the road to get back to NC. I only got turned around twice and we made it back by 130am.

And no worries about the kids; the in laws had them busy, busy.

It was a good weekend and can't believe it's been almost a week!

This week has been catch up on house, may take the kids to see Up! this weekend. Trying to get going on the garage as well.

Classes start back end of August and I'm still trying to get smart in Math!

Until Next time,

OC Baby!

2009-07-01T22:06:00.001-04:00

Tomorrow after I get off of work, we are heading to Ocean City, MD...well first, get to N's parents house to transfer Cat and Bean for the weekend, then we are meeting up with friends down at the beach...can't wait!

Be back on Monday,

HAPPY FOURTH! Let's not forget the reason we celebrate!

Until next time,

Monday, Monday

2009-06-29T18:00:00.002-04:00

Had a good weekend; caught up with some old friends, did a little shopping (I didn't buy a thing for me!...yesterday at least!) and even bought some plums, blackberries and tomatoes from a road side stand that are wonderful. While at the outlets, there is a kitchen store that offer samples of their dips; turns out my children were eating all the pretzels and the salesclerk asked them to stop....geesh...who raised these children?!

On tap for this week is to get ready for the weekend! I have the food packed, just need to tackle clothes and beach gear....

Until next time,

What a week!

2009-06-27T19:03:00.002-04:00

VBS went good; pulled the kids out one night because it seems the late hour they get out and then they still have to get up early, they get grumpy. Bean even fell asleep at dinner one night!

Friday night I went to see the Proposal with my friends and today I got my hair done, cleaned up the house and now I'm about to watch Changeling.

Tomorrow we are meeting up with N's friend from Tech School and his wife and two kids at Cracker Barrel....love me some Sunday chicken!

Cat said something funny the other day.......she said that during her Field Day at school, her and her friends smelled each other's towels to see what their houses smells like...ours came back as beach. I guess that ok...right?

Bean wrote himself a check for $100 for lunch money....on.a.real.check! We are saving it, but man, the kids knows how to fill out a check at 6!

This week we are headed back to the dentist so Bean can get sealants...then Thursday we are off to Ocean City!

Until next time,

Catch Up

2009-06-23T09:00:00.002-04:00

I'm borrowing this idea from her to get caught up on things.

Friday was the concert and had a blast, dinner was good, a new place and they had a good creme brulee. Saturday was shopping with my two best gals and I got what I had set out for; bathing suit and summer wear.

Sunday was church and N picked out his Father's Day present...a charcoal grill. Now we just need to get it out of my car and in the backyard!

This week is VBS or as I like to call it, no cooking dinner week for me! I got my car back with 2 new tires as well.

Next week is our weekend in OC...looking forward to catching up with old friends.

Until next time,

Not much

2009-06-18T10:22:00.002-04:00

Not much to report this week. Just doing the same work, run errands (do you know how hard it is to find church shoes w/ an 8 year old?!), dinner, workout and bed.

Tomorrow I am looking foward to dinner here and seeing this concert on a date night with N. Should be a fun time! Then, Saturday me and my 2 best girls are off to the big city to check out a new mall (at least to us)....Southpointe. I'm on the lookout for a swimsuit (yuk) and some summer attire.

Next week is VBS on base, so I get out of cooking dinner....all week! Loves it.

Still plugging away on the Shred, I've moved to Level 2, but am getting discouraged as it feels nothing is happening...chocolate doesn't counteract exercise does it??

Until Next time,

Stress

2009-06-16T09:00:00.003-04:00

Sunday's sermon was a good one and felt like it was just for me since I seem to sress easily and about everything....I wanted to write it down to remember it.

How Jesus taught us to Handle Stress; John 6:1-15

1. Have the people sit down (v. 10)
2. Acknowledge that God has a plan (v. 6)
3. Make a beginning (v. 8)
4. Gather up the leftovers or "learn from the experience" (v. 12)

In all the times that I have heard the story about feeding the 5,000, I have never put it together with dealing with stress.

It was a good message.

Today is dentist day! Boo Hiss....

Until Next time,

Salad....sort of

2009-06-15T20:23:00.006-04:00

Saturday was the dog party and I brought this:

it's called Snickers Apple Salad. It's made with snickers, apples, cool whip and vanilla pudding mix. I added caramel topping on top as well when I was trying to make it pretty. It went over good at the party.....doesn't taste as good the 2nd day, but the neighbors told me they had the leftovers for breakfast!

Sunday we went to church, Sams run and swam in the neighbors pool that was a nice shade of green! We said it was organic; a little scary tho! Kids had fun and my base tan is in motion.

This week we have dentist appointments and Keith Urban on Friday....got these tickets forever a go and we have floor seats....date night for N and I. Saturday I am going shopping w/ my two friends, my goal is a new bathing suit...hopefully with my Shred workout it won't be as scary! (Still trucking a long on that...miss a couple of days, but determined to see it through). My car should be ready by Wednesday or so, Holly is getting two new tires...because really, 5 months is just way too long for a set...right??

Off to read My Sister's Keeper so I can compare it to the movie once I see it and maybe squeeze some more math practice in.

Until Next time,

Misc Pics

2009-06-13T09:18:00.002-04:00

Got N's camera charged so I could get some pics off of it.

Up first, pics of Cat's awards, Cat and Bean and Bean's face painting (only in the South is John Deere the norm!)

This next pic is from Busch Gardens, Cat is in front and N, Me and Bean are on the ride. (We are in the black, blue and white shirts)

My car needs two 2 tires and will take 3-5 days, so we have rental for now.....man, not what I wanted to spend $$ on for sure! Today we have no plans except for the neighbor's dog birthday party......

Until Next time.

Friday

2009-06-12T10:53:00.004-04:00

We are just going to ignore the fact that I had 2 blown tires this morning and had to get my newish car towed to the dealer all before 8 am with 2 children freakin out that they would miss roller skating/park day and move on to what I wanted to put up.

My flowers in my flower bed! I do not have a green thumb at all, so I am so proud!

My Hosta and Hydrangena are blooming and I'm so excited...both in my favorite color!

Here's to a great weekend and fingers crossed for a low tire bill!

Until Next time,

Slackin'

2009-06-11T18:09:00.003-04:00

Its been somewhat busy here, hence no new posts (sorry, Mom!).

Let's see; Monday night was the No Doubt concert in the big city....went with our friends and had fun, one of the not so much as she got a speeding ticket, but she still had fun!

Tuesday, I went to Urgent Care to get a rash checked out and I am now on Steroids for 5 days to see if that clears it up, if not, the Dr. said it will go away....in about 6-12 weeks! I'm going to Ocean City for 4th of July and do NOT want to be all spotted leopard like. Medicine is giving me crazy dreams as well. 3 more days to go.

Wednesday was the kids' last day of school...can't believe another year has gone by. I feel like Bean is really growing up before me. For some reason, I'm noticing his little steps more than Cat. I think she just woke up and was a little person! We went to N's playoff softball game, he didn't win, but we still were glad we were able to see him play.

Today, we are just hanging out. I think I'm going to make a Coconut Pie soon. Saturday is our neighbor's dogs birthday party...also the 3 year anniversary of us meeting our awesome neighbors...don't know what we would do without them!

Side Note; We also have had ants....so that's been fun cleaning up and trying to keep them at bay.

Coming up is hair appointment, rug cleaning, Keith Urban concert, dentist, OC in July, me and my friends are checking out a shopping mall none of us has been too as well. (They of course had to twist my arm!)

It's a crazy, beautiful life!

Until Next time,

Tball, Awards and Summer

2009-06-07T11:06:00.006-04:00

Saturday morning was Beans last game of the season...he was excited because he got to be the catcher for an inning; all the kids seem to fight over that position. He had a great time and now is asking (over and over) to play football. I still don't know about that just yet.

Friday was his awards ceremony at school. He got Honor Roll, Citizenship award, 100 book club award and First Place in Art that also had his picture published in a book of all the winners for the county. Very exciting. He also led the pledge of allegiance.

This week is the last week of school for the kids. I have Cat's awards ceremony on Monday, concert Monday night and I am still plugging away at Math. N and I are supposed to have a tutoring session today to help me learn this stuff.

We are hoping to get to Myrtle Beach soon and Ocean City for 4th of July...

Until Next time,

3rd Day

2009-06-03T18:21:00.003-04:00

I am currently doing the 30 day Shred work out in preparation for July 4th at Ocean City....30 days to get my body is half decent shape. I've recruited 2 of my friends to do it with me and mostly to make sure I do it! I'm sore, but so far so good. I am only on Level 1 of 3, so we shall see if that holds....

I also have been taking and working on Math practice tests, I need to test out of Immediate Algebra in order for my College Algebra to count at my school...I guess I should've paid attention in middle-high school...I still don't like Math!

We have 2 more games and Bean is done with tball and maybe we can take it easy....not much on for the weekend; tball, grocery store and more math practice with my math whiz of a husband.

Until next time,

And back again...

2009-06-01T09:25:00.004-04:00

We went to MD for the weekend because N's brother and his wife (who is expecting) came up for the weekend to attend his 10 yr reunion...and if you followed that you are better than I.

Saturday, we had breakfast at IKEA. Gotta love those .99 breakfastes (is that even a word?) and then ventured to Camden Yards to buy tickets for the Orioles v. Tigers game. Our neighbor that moved is in town interning and we were able to meet up with him and he came along to the game as well.

Sunday we went to church, saw old friends and headed back home. We are planning another trip up there in July. My car is putting on the miles for sure.

Bean has 3 tball games this week and the season is over. The kids are out of school on June 10th. My Biology class starts in August, so I am hoping for relaxing June and July. I've cleaned out all the closets in the house and even a few random cabinets. Still need to tackle the garage!

In preparation for Summer, I am starting the 30 day shred tonite....eek!

Until next time,

Funnel Cake, Fire and Fun

2009-05-27T09:52:00.002-04:00

What a weekend!

Saturday, N took the kids to the beach for the whole day! 9am-9pm. It was wonderful...I got my belated Mother's Day pedicure, watched a chick flick, did 2 loads of laundry, mowed the front yard (I felt guilty) and did a little shopping and decorating for the house and got ready for Busch Gardens.

Sunday, we left a 615am, picked up our neighbor and her baby and hit the road for the 3 hour drive. Type A me wanted to get there at 930 to beat the crowds. We ended up getting there at about 1010, parking line was long, but we were able to get our tickets (free for military!) and walk into the park without much trouble. The lines were not as bad as I had expected, only one ride had an hour wait that we didn't ride, but other than that, 15-20 min if that for the rides. Kids had fun and loved the bumper cars best, as they talked N into making an hour trek back to them before we left as it was raining. Bean rode Pompei again but got scared of the fire. My friend and I waited in the world's longest Funnel cake line, but it was devine!

Monday, we visited the VA Kohls, ate at Cracker Barrel and drove home and were back by 3. It was a very good relaxing 3 day weekend.

This weekend we are going to MD to visit N's brother and sister in law. I also got signed up for my classes that begin in August and my to clean out list is getting longer~

I will post pics later as I have them on the other computer.

Until next time,

Cardinals

2009-05-22T09:54:00.003-04:00

Cat was doing this:

While Bean was doing this:

His game went well and he got hits off of pitching instead of the tee. Tomorrow is a lazy day in preparation for Memorial Day/Opening Weekend/Wouldn't be caught dead at Busch Gardens on Sunday....hope we all survive!

Happy Memorial Day!

Until next time,

Things I've learned....

2009-05-20T17:15:00.003-04:00

Things I have learned....just in one afternoon!

You can't beat the school pre requirement system...even if you try to go to another school!
When kids say you're a crazy driver, show them what real crazy is and they laugh and laugh
When you think you have taken your flower bed back; rain happens and you take 2 steps back
Even if you don't have a dog; you can get dog poop on your solar lights
2nd graders don't get in trouble for selling things out of their backpacks at school
Sometimes making mac n cheese requires a lot of effort (or so it seems)
When Bean gets in a heated football game, his shirt comes off; even if it is only an xbox game!
When your daughter gives you a Mother's Day card 10 days late; it's still awesome

Until Next time,

Entrepreneur....a little early?

2009-05-20T08:28:00.002-04:00

This morning, Cat was holding her pocket tight and was making a jingle sound as she left for school. I asked her what what she needed the change for. She said, "My friend is having a garage sale out of her backpack. Everything is $1, except for one thing that is $20. I'm going to buy the flower pin for a $1." I swear she must have taken that dollar in pennies.

Is that legal at school? Will I be getting a phone call to come bail her out of jail, I mean school?

Until next time,

Rugs and Plans

2009-05-19T19:52:00.005-04:00

My friend came back from Pakistan recently and look what he brought us! I was so excited and it matches perfectly...I was looking for something to spice up the living room and I think it does the job! The cool part is it looks dark when looking at the couch and it looks light when looking towards the TV.

We have made plans for this weekend (finally!) we are going to Busch Gardens on Sun and staying the night and coming back Monday. We may or may not hit the beach as well...we shall see. I hope it's not too crowded, but that's asking for a small miracle!

Until next time,

Finally!

2009-05-18T17:06:00.005-04:00

The family has been asking for a new post...so here goes.

Friday night was Bean's tball game,

Saturday N had to work, so the kids and I walked the two mile course on base with 2 friends of mine and their dogs/baby. Didn't even think of putting sunscreen on the kids until much much later. We ended up eating lunch outside at Schlotzsky's and after my shower that night, I realized I had grate marks from the chair on my back! Guess it was a little hotter than I thought. The kids of course were whining and complaining after the first 1/4 mile (or was that me?) so we had to entertain them by having them looking for turtles.

Sunday we went to church, went and made a Sam's run (pulling N out of there before he bought the upside down tomato planter; we really don't need to embark on that journey), then N and a couple friend of ours went to a comedy show and PF Changs.

All in all, a good weekend. This week we have tball (surprise, surprise) and a 3 day weekend...still haven't figured out what we are doing, but we all have it off. I recently found out that I am eligible for a grant for being a miltary spouse, so I am taking 2 5 week intensive (their words, but I will agree) classes online in the fall to get my degree completed and then I can decide if I want to go further while still having some grant money to use. I am very grateful for that!

Until next time,

Recap

2009-05-12T08:16:00.002-04:00

This weekend consisted of:

1 Tball game canceled, but only 15 minutes before hand, when the coach said to be there 45 min early
2 Mothers Day dinner at Olive Garden
3 Me and a friend shopping in the "city" while the boys went to see Star Trek

And the past two days?

Got a call at work to pick up Bean from school and we are home together today....But I have been able to sweep, mop, deep clean bathroom, 2 loads of laundry, bake banana bread

The semester is finally over...100s on both finals and As in both classes! I just have Biology and Algebra and I'm done!

Until next time,

Overdue

2009-05-12T08:14:00.001-04:00

Happy Mothers Day Mom! (Sorry its late)

It's back!

2009-05-06T09:31:00.004-04:00

I got my camera back last night, so I can get some tball shots this weekend. Above is a shot of entertainment provided by McDonalds ( I have almost forgiven them for forgetting my apples pies that day!)

Monday night found me in bed feeling awful, last night was somewhat better; I was able to clean out and organize my half of the closet and gave the challenge to N to do the same for his half today!

Tomorrow is the Mothers Day tea at Cat's class (she told me she is going to be pretty, so I need to be) and then Friday is another tball game, Saturday night is a welcome home party for our friend/neighbor, and oh yea I have 2 finals to take before Monday!

And the yard work I did this past weekend? Almost out of the flower bed as we had major weather last nite...I can never win!

Until Next time,

Weekend

2009-05-04T17:36:00.002-04:00

This weekend was what exactly I wanted it to be. Friday night was tball for Bean and softball for N, then Saturday, we picked up my car from getting serviced and I went grocery shopping. After I got home, worked some in the yard and N and I watched Hancock (not at all what I thought it was going to be).

Sunday, we went to church, had a early Mother's Day lunch at Outback (N has to work next Sunday), ran a couple of errands and came back home, I worked some more in the yard which prompted a major allergy attack, so 730 found me medicated and in bed!

More tball on tap for this week and my finals are due next Monday and the semester is finally over!

Until Next time (or when I get my camera back),

Kidnapped

2009-05-01T10:54:00.003-04:00

My camera was kidnapped by a friend to take pictures of her husband deploying so the pictures I promised will be a little late...

This weekend is wide open so far...tonite N has a softball game and before that is Bean's first Tball game. He is so excited and loves his uniform because it comes with a hat!

We have nothing planned and I am excited, hopefully, do a little cleaning inside and out and just havea lazy couple of days.

N and I are talking about going here for Memorial Day weekend; looks like the kids would have a blast!

Until Next time (or when I get my camera),

Compassion

2009-04-29T12:27:00.002-04:00

My family and I sponsor a little boy named Ajoy in India through Compassion. A group of bloggers are in India right now with Compassion and I so wish I could be there to meet Ajoy.

Here is one of the bloggers posts about the trip.

Until Next time,

Weekend

2009-04-24T09:51:00.002-04:00

It's supposed to be nice weather this weekend...I'm hoping to get some yard work done.

Tonight is a bday party/going away for one of our close friend, tomorrow a friend and I are going to Raleigh and the pickle festival is in town, we might go to that after church on Sunday.

Beans first game is next week and I have 3 weeks left on my semester!

Until next time,

Trip

2009-04-22T09:55:00.002-04:00

Cat on our last nite...making friends w/ Abuelo

Me and my former co-workers

Me and a college friend...where I got my daughter's name from

We had a good trip. Saw lots of friends, went to the Aquarium, got to spend Easter w/ my family, caught up on eating out at restaurants, saw more movies (3) than I probably have in the last year, enjoyed some pool time... Thanks Mom and Les!

Now it's T-ball, finishing up the semester...

Until Next time,

Back

2009-04-21T10:21:00.003-04:00

We are back and once I finish unpacking, getting non sour milk, I will post some pictures.

I did want to write down what Bean has said the last couple of days before I forget them though.

We were driving home from the airport, and I mentioned that my wallet and stomach needed a break and Bean said "Why don't you just have a tums?"

Then today, N is taking him for his heart checkup and he ask him why we said "Oh Man" when we were done praying....too cute!

Until next time,

Family Pic

2009-04-13T11:15:00.001-04:00

http://thewarner4.smugmug.com/photos/511222282_xr97q-M.jpg

Exercise Motivation

2009-04-08T09:04:00.001-04:00

When your 8 year old tells you, "Mom, your stomach is big enough for another baby, you should have one."

Ouch.

Until Next time,

Edenton

2009-04-06T18:26:00.005-04:00

Here are some pics from the weekend; it was a nice little getaway...only about 2 hours away. Kids had fun looking for birds and discovering dominoes.

Me and baby N...

Old Lighthouse...we went in it; kinda scary

The husbands (they match a lot!)

On tap for this week; tonight I have to finish (start) an essay test that is due at midnight, tomorrow is t-ball and little bit of grocery shopping, then we are off to the airport on Friday!

Back to packing and homework and making sure Bean didn't zip his sister in the suitcase again.

Until Next time,

Getaway!

2009-04-03T20:34:00.000-04:00

Just recently arranged for a quick getaway this weekend with some friends to a B&B about 2 hours away. Weather is supposed to be great and I am looking forward to it. Finished the cleaning and took one of two test and did some more packing...

Will post pics when I get back!

Until next time,

Pictures!

2009-04-03T08:57:00.004-04:00

Here are some from the past weekend. The kids and cousin...some pics of the room where we stayed and a group shot w/ N's high school friends and their families.

Hope to get cleaning done this weekend and get my tests out of the way and maybe even pack a little~

Dreams

2009-04-01T11:37:00.004-04:00

Pictures are still to come; but wanted to share Cat's night last night.

She woke up crying and upset. N went in there to see what as wrong and I woke up this morning and she was on the couch sleeping. I asked her what happened and she said she had a bad dream so I asked her what her dream was about and it's wasn't that someone was hurt or that she was scared...it was that she was getting fat! She's only 8!

Until next time,

Updates

2009-03-31T12:14:00.002-04:00

Have lots of pictures from the weekend...had a great time! Saw some friends, had a night away w/ N.

Will upload some pics tonight. Bean starts Tball tonight, I have 2 tests to get out of the way by Sunday and I have begun packing for Spring Break 09!

Until next time,

Birthdays...

2009-03-26T12:10:00.000-04:00

Today is N's Birthday....

Happy Birthday!!!!!

We Love you!

Not much

2009-03-25T08:44:00.002-04:00

Not much going on...this weekend we are headed to MD to celebrate our anniversary without the kiddos....we are staying here and eating here.

I think I have finally figured out that I don't sleep well when plans are in motion. I tossed and turned all night with thing running through my head of stuff to be done for this weekend and in 2 weeks our trip to AZ for Spring Break. I am getting better though...( I think!)

Bean has a new picture he took a picture of that I will post tonite...after I figure out what it is!

Cat has her first diorama project...she has picked Penguins, should be interesting!

On a Spring note, I weeded the flower beds yesterday, in expectation of new ones to come and I brought out my white "Chanel" purse that I got in NY.

Until Next time,

My Heart is heavy....

2009-03-23T20:44:00.001-04:00

and I don't even know the family...I just read her blog. I guess it's just bringing back memories of Bean and his heart troubles....

Until Next time,

She is her father's daughter.....

2009-03-21T16:57:00.002-04:00

I love that girl....even when she scolds me.

Wordless Wednesday

2009-03-18T21:03:00.002-04:00

Not much to say after Bean found a caterpillar in the strawberries we were eating...I am officially grossed out.

Here's some old pics from craft day at our house in December (obviously).....

Until Next time,

What Cat thinks of her mom....

2009-03-15T19:27:00.002-04:00

1. What is something mom always says to you?
go to bed

2. What makes mom happy?
purses

3. What makes mom sad?
no answer

4. How does your mom make you laugh?
by cracking my toes

5. What was your mom like as a child?
little just like me

6. How old is your mom?
30

7. How tall is your mom?
70inches

8. What is her favorite thing to do?
buy purses

9. What does your mom do when you're not around?
goes on the computer

10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?
i dont know

11. What is your mom really good at?
spelling

12. What is your mom not very good at?
playing Guitar Hero

13. What does your mom do for her job?
she types paper

14. What is your mom's favorite food?
peppers

15. What makes you proud of your mom?
no answer

16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?
Gary (frm Spongebob)

17. What do you and your mom do together?
shop

18. How are you and your mom the same?
we are both girls

19. How are you and your mom different?
I have short hair and she has long hair

20. How do you know your mom loves you?
because she takes care of me

21. Where is your mom's favorite place to go?
Coach store

Birthdays

2009-03-15T08:48:00.002-04:00

So yesterday was Cats birthday. What a weekend......

First on Friday, I took cupcakes to her school for her class. Of course, by the time I got there, they had fallen over and I had frosting in my hair, clothes, my car and of course with sprinkles on top! Her teacher said the kids wouldn't care...but I was bummed.

Saturday, we had her basketball game (they won 14-4, and she actually participated! Usually she's an observer), then we took her to Target to pick out her present from us...a bike. She had seen my list of to dos, so the surprise was kinda ruined. We then went home for showers and quick naps. Our plan was to meet our neighbors at Chuck E Cheese. I had my coupons all ready to go and we get there and they are at capacity. No more tables, no more room. I guess when it rains in our town everyone goes to CEC. Plan B, go to an indoor inflatable/arcade play place....same situation..no room, no where to sit. Plan C. Good old McDonalds. Of course, we rarely go out for breakfast, so for her bday, we went out to breakfast...at McDonalds! So I am on a detox diet today...too much grease! Of course the day couldn't be complete without an injury....the neighbors boy got punched in the face simply because he told a kid to go down the slide, not up it. So that ended our "party"...I also didnt get any pictures....poor Cat will be traumatized that her mom didn't take one picture of her 8th bday.

It's still raining here....rain, sun, rain, sun. Gotta love the south. This weeek is our 10 yr anniversary (still looking for the ring!), but we are celebtrating next week in MD.

Until Next time,

Wordless Wednesday

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(Its says I took a shower yesterday; Cat was protesting taking a shower)

Weekend

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Had a good weekend. Saturday I watched a neighbors baby; I think Cat and Bean have second thoughts about another baby in the house for sure!

Sunday we went to church and after we went to the Outlets (still searching for watches and ring for our anniversary). It was a beautiful day and the kids even behaved...and of course, had to have some Cracker Barrel!

This week is Cat's birthday and 3 basketball games...

Until Next time,