Friday, August 31, 2007

Hi. Okay, so i've been thinking about this house thing and seeing the houses today, I really think I just love this house we have. I really do. I just wish i could pick it up and move it to the high school. haha. i don't think i can do that. so I think for now, we'll just stay here and watch the market. Okay, that's all. I'm sure I'll change my mind in 9 mo but for now that is how i feel. :)

Houses





Hi


I had fun viewing houses around Hoover today. It is interesting to get out there and see whats on the market. I looked at 5 homes today and I liked 1 of them. Here are the pictures of the one I liekd. It has 3 fire places, a neat hearth room which I think is too dark but that is fixable, a bath in every bedroom and plantation shutters which I love!

FRIDAY!

Hi. Well, I'm going this morning to meet with our realtor. It'll be fun and interesting to look at the houses. I hope you all have a great Friday. We have lots of friends between the kids and Rick and I that are headed north to Ohio for the big Hoover game. Go BUCS!!!

Thursday, August 30, 2007

Looking at Houses





I'm going to look at a couple of houses tomorrow. Not that I don't love my house, I really do, its just that I really want Hoover High to pretty much be in my back yard. I know that sounds crazy but kate will be driving in a couple of years and I don't want her to have to drive far to school. Here are a couple of houses I'm looking at. We aren't moving soon but it is sort of nice to get an idea of what is out there for the money. The deal is, the one subdivision that we've always loved is about 12 years old and the houses are as much if not more than the newer homes. People pay for the location, even though the houses are very nice and they have nice mature trees, they might need a little updating and maybe some wallpaper stripped. We'll see. This particular subdivision is right in the middle of everything, thats really where we want to be. We wanted to be there when we first looked here but there wasn't anything we liked at the time. So here we go again. The market here is slow so I'm sure it will take a long time to sell our house. The one great thing we have going for us that a lot of homes don't have here is an awesome basically flat back yard. That will sell our house. Anyway, its always fun to look at new houses and our realtor is really nice and fun too. Here are a couple I'm looking at tomorrow. Don't look for an address change from us too soon, this is going to be a long process.

Bumpus Game!





Well, The first game of the season was canceled. ;( Total bummer. We drove all the way over to Shades Valley, bought our tickets and paid for parking and then it started to lightning and then it poured! Oh well. We really need the rain but I'd rather not have to go back over there next week but we do. Next Tues is the rain day. So I don't have pictures of the game or Kate dancing but I do have a couple of pictures of the kids at Sanpeggios. We decided to get dinner there because we were just going to eat at the game. All in all it turned out to be a fun evening even with rainy weather.

My class

I met the rest of my little two year olds today. They are going to be a fun class. 4 girls and 2 boys. The girls are going to rule for sure. the boys are very sweet and timid, the girls, i think each one of them thinks they know more. It'll be fun. Lots of crafts, and reading, and dress up.

I'm getting ready to bake brownies for the boys. Thats a big treat b/c I never bake. We have to leave not long after they get home for the game. Kate is excited for the game but it is really humid outside. yuck.

It Rained Again!


We had an awesome thunderstorm come in around midnight. Jack of course heard the first roll of thunder and boom, he was in the basement. I got up to see if it was really raining and wow, it was! We had lots and lots of rain, it's still wet outside. We so need it. If we get a little shower every day, our landscaping won't die and a lot of people's is really close. No one wants to spend money on replacing sod. Anyway, we love the rain but it can't rain until midnight tonight because tonight is Bumpu's first real game. Its a bummer that its not at home but it'll be fun anyway. I know the kids are all excited even Jack and Joe. Jack is having a friend come over after school and he is going with us to the game. GO BUCS!!


This morning I have to go to the preschool (pinch of peas) haha i love that. I get to meet the other four children in my class. So far so good so I think this group will be great. I know all of them from last year and I even had Josie's brother last year, however, I hear that she is opposite of Andrew, he was very quiet, I think she rules the roost. haha. It'll be fun.


Thats about it. Nothing too exciting. I bet y'all are getting ready for big games this weekend. Rick is trying to find a way to sneak off to the Alabama game. I don't see why he can't go. Hoover is off to Ohio for their big game this weekend.. I think they fly out either today or tomorrow. I hope they win.


Have a great Thurs.

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Go Bumpus Bucs!!


There was an article in the paper today about the 8th grade football team at Bumpus by way of talking to the Simmons coach. He had awesome things to say about the 8th graders! These guys haven't lost a game since they've been playing together which was first grade. Go Bucs! Yeah! If you click on the article, it will be big enough to read.;)

Last day of preschool May '07


Hi!


Went to preschool this morning and met with two of my children and their mama's and in once case the whole family which is fine. So far so good, they both seem very sweet. One of the little one's name is Abigail and they call her GiGi. I love it. She looks like a GiGi, small with brown curly hair, and big brown eyes. Tomorrow i get to meet with the other four so hopefully, they'll be as sweet as Weston and GiGi.;)


Just got in from a walk. Okay, I only did 2 miles today because it is so hot. I think it's actually only like 87 degrees but its really humid so it feels so yucky. I think I'm going to do some yoga while it is quiet here. Jack has football tonight, Rick is golfing in Montgomery probably with the governor. (not really)


Hope you're having a great day too.

Wednesday


Good morning,


Jack and Joe just hopped on the bus, Kate missed her bus this morning so Rick is taking her to school. She was putsing around the house looking for the brown/white polka dot flip flops and the bus just rolled on up and left with out her. This morning was pretty smooth. Rick got the call from jack's teacher to be a chaperone for the Camp Cosby trip. Jack is so excited, Rick is not so excited but I know he'll have fun. He really just enjoys seeing Jack enjoy him so much.


This morning I'm going to preschool to meet two of my children. It shouldn't take too long. Not sure what else I'll get done today. We have a busy weekend looming ahead. Football games, birthday parties, boating with friends. I don't think I'll eat today, tomorrow and friday. i'm just kidding. i'll eat! MOM!


Have a great morning.

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

I would pay $1,000 for one of these!


Okay, i really wouldn't pay that but these little magic eraser thingys are awesome! Love them.

Hello


Hi everyone. This morning I had to go into the preschool for a little meeting. Like I said, it's always fun seeing the girls! I love all of them. I finished my bulletin board and organized my papers for tomorrow and thurs. tomorrow I'm meeting Weston and his mom. I know him from last year, he was in the room across from mine. he has graduated to the 2s room! yeah! I'm also meeting Abbie and her mom. I think they're new so it will be fun to meet them. I went to wal mart and stocked up on the scotch brite toilet cleaners! i love those, so I bought two huge boxes of them. Also bought paper towels, straws, lunch bags and magic erasers. I need to go around to all the door frames and clean! yuck. Let's see. I think thats about it. Oh. Jayne, I almost forgot. Guess what is in the store now!! Muscadine Grapes. Yummy. They're kind of expensive this year but they're so yummy. You need to come and eat some with me. I know you love them. haha. I do love them. They're so good for you. Kate has dance team today and then dance tonight. Joe and I are going to the library while kate's at dance. Should be fun.


Love,

me;)

Monday, August 27, 2007

So hot but so good!


Hi. Just got in from my walk. I only did 3 miles because it was crazy hot but it felt good to get out and sweat. I think I love Kenny Chesney again. I had sort of gotten over him the past year or so but I listened to him on my ipod and I love him again so I think I'll be moving to St. John's. Has his house sold there yet? It was what listed for only 9 million.;) haha. Anyway, I had a great walk and the kids will be home in about a half an hour. Jack has football tonight, Kate has nothing which is nice because tomorrow is dance team and then dance.

Off to walk

I'm going out to make myself walk 4 miles because i ate 5million calories over the weekend!!

Had a good meeting this morning at preschool. It was great to see everyone and our rooms are all going to be so cute. It's hot and humid here and it kind of looks like we might get some rain which would be good. Say a prayer for Valerie, they're main level air conditioner is out and it's just way too hot for that to be going on. The yucky air guy couldn't get there any other day than today. I hope it worked out and she was home when he could be there.

Off to Preschool


I'm sort of recovering from my ridiculous ice cream binge. blah, I dont' think I'll be eating ice cream for a while now. Glad that's over. ;)


I'm off to preschool this morning. We have a little meeting and then I guess I'll be getting my room together. That's my favorite part, decorating my room! It will be lots of fun seeing all the girls too. I love everyone I work with and we all have so much in common that our meetings turn into a social event even though Trisha, my director tries to keep us focused.


have a great morning. thinking of all of you.

love,

me;)

Sunday, August 26, 2007

I'm out of control

Seriously, i think i'm going to gain 500lbs. i think its the heat but I'm addicted to ice cream. I just can't buy it and i didn't buy it today at the store b/c i said i wasn't buying any junk but rick went to the store and bought ice cream about an hour ago and i've already been in it. i'm going to have to take it downstairs to the garage and totally throw it away because i'm so weak! help me! haha, so sad.


haha, okay, i have a nerd for a son. he just called from the basement asking for rick like i couldn't totally tell it was jack! whatever dude. I'm so getting up at 5am and walking 4 miles. i have to. i can't even stand it!

Found Her!


Okay, We found Kate. She had a wonderful fun filled weekend with her friends and now she is home safe and sound. We had a nice Sunday. Rick and I did our totally nerdy grocery shopping thing today. I have to say, I like having him with me. It just goes so much faster and even though he begs for a treat here and there it's nothing like bringing the kids with me. I always spend about 20% more when they're with me. Jack had football practice today. It was about 15 degrees coolor ( 91degrees) today but the kicker is, the humidity is back with a vengenece so it feels really yucky outside. We're home now, doing laundry and getting ready for the week. i have work days at the preschool and i get to meet my kids this week! yeah!! i'm sure they'll all be perfect angels.

Missing Child


If you've seen this child please send her home! Haha, kate has been gone the whole weekend and I miss her. Hopefully, she'll come back today and not ask to move into the Middlebrook's house.

They already have three girls, whats one more?

Too much ice cream

I'm getting ready to head to the grocery store and you can bet I'm not buying anything but healthy shmealthy. haha. My capri's are a little snug today and I think it might be because I've over indulged with the ice cream, but giving myself the benefit of the doubt, it might be because they were washed and dried. Either way, only healthy stuff at the store, my children will so not love me!!

Grandma Maryann ;)


Grandma Maryann was in my dream last night. Now that I'm awake, and it isn't 7am, I am remembering it. She totally knew who I was and she was smiling her sweet smile with her hands folded in front of her by her chest and her head tilted to the right, I think I do that too. When I would visit she would smile and say, " Oh Tracy Baby it's so good to see you" She would sound as if she was waiting all day for me to finally arrive. She was herself in my dream, so happy and loving. I know she isn't herself now and that makes me sad, one day she will be again. I thought I would take a min. to remember her the way she used to be for so many sweet years of my life.


*strawberries

*ice cream

*chocolate pie

*dolls

*cream of wheat

*sleep overs

*soda with ice in the fun plastic cups
*real dill pickles from the garden in mason jars with a tall sprig of dill.
*I always loved the way she said my dad's name, "Alan" never Al.
She always called Dane, Dannell and I always laughed when she did.
*We had to stay out back because crazy amy might get us.
*tang

Up too early

Good morning. Not sure why we're all up so early but here we are. Rick is headed out to his lease in the big studly truck with the big studly four wheeler attatched to it. I've had to drive that truck before and it really drives like a truck. No one should call suburbans trucks because they really drive like cars. Anyway. We got lots and lots of rain last night. yeah! Our grass actually has a strange brown color going on but if we get some rain every day, it won't die and we won't have to replace it. We have sprinklers in the front and back and we can't use them because of the water ban . Anyway, I'm totally rambling here.


I think we are going to try and hit a few open houses today. We are slowly thinking about moving but we aren't serious yet. Its always fun to go to open houses! Jack has practice and a scrimmage today. Should be a fun day.

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Love Hate relationship with weekends

Okay, I love weekends, I really do but I spend most of it trying to salvalge what I've done all week with the house. It is fun having everyone home but having everyone home is messy and messy isn't always bad but sometimes it can make me a little grouchy. Anyway. I 'm trying to love Saturday, I really am. It is raining now which is awesome as we totally need it. It looks like fall here and it so isn't. Jack has crashed in my bed most of the afternoon because he didn't go to sleep unitl 2am at his totally awesome camp out birthday. He saw a deer with velvet and he said he heard creatures walking in the creek. I think their tent leaked a little due to the heavy rain. I'm sure it was right up the boys ally. They were in hog heaven. kate is having fun at her big bday bash. I wonder if its raining there. Joe is down in the basement playing the wii and rick is holed up in his office watching hunting shows. ralph needs me to take him out so I'm going to do that. Some one call me! I'm bored!!

Love,
me

I found a picture of the yoga stretch I posted about yesterday. You can also lean forward and reach your arms out front. The best stretch ever!

Hoover Won!




Hello, Another hot sunny saturday morning here in hoover. Last night we went to the Hoover game. We won, we actually spanked Dothan pretty hard. I think it was 48 to 7 or something. When Dothan finally socred their touch down, their fans yelled so loud, it sounded like they won the super bowl. Anyway, last nights game was sort of a "practice" game. We were a little bummed ( me and valerie) because the band wasn't there but it was fun to see friends and the kids had fun. I never saw Kate once during the game, we met up with her at the end to give her some money and then she was off to her friends house. Joe had a blast eating his way through the game starting with nachos and drink, then sour straws and then finally an icey. He wondered why his tummy hurt on the way out the door. He also go to run around with his buddies and I love watching him do that. Rick said the Bucs didn't look to good fo course you wouldn't be able to tell that by the score. the qb and the receivers have some work to do. All in all it was fun, the rain cooled things off a little bit and it was great getting out and seeing everyone. I hope you have a fantabulous Saturday!




ps i'm really sore from my yoga yesterday. ouch!

Friday, August 24, 2007

Rain!


Hi,

We had an awesome thunderstorm today and it actually produced a decent amount of rain! Yeah! I was at Michaels and the power went out, thankfully, I had my check book b/c the phone lines were down and I couldn't use my debit card. Love rain! We are going to the Hoover game soon. Not tail gating though, too yucky out. Have a fun friday.

Coming Clean

Okay, here's the deal. I sort of busted the drivers side mirror on Tues. I was backing out of the garage and the mirror sort of got hung up on the garage. Yikes! I pulled back in the garage and adjusted it so it would work but it was bleeding nasty fluid and stuff. Rick doesn't drive my car but I had it parked outside on the drive this morning and he just told me he was going to pull it in the garage and that I should drive his car today. So, I had to tell him because he would have totally noticed. I've driven my suburban for 4 years and I've dealt with pulling in and out of the garage for 4 years, I guess it was bound to happen. Joe was with me when it happened, it is really his fault because he wouldn't take his medicine and I was mad at him so I was not paying as close attention while backing out. Now, had Jack been with me, of course, Rick would have known 5 min. after it happened because he can't keep anything quiet and he would have called Rick. Anyway, it's not a big deal really, it is not great but it doesn't have to be replaced this moment. How many mirrors did we bust off the maroon and white van?? I remember delivering baskets at St. Francis and losing a mirror on the passenger side, hmm, Karyn, did you drive the van and lose one at the fair??

A little yoga information;)


Hi. I just finished my very challenging yoga dvd. I always save that one for Friday as it gets me through the weekend. This dvd has my favorite stretch, the runners stretch. I love it because it really works the hip area and our hips are huge storage for stress. So try this when you have time. one leg stretched out behind with knee facing the floor, the other leg is in front and bent with your foot close to your other thigh then reach out and down and let all the stress go! Ahh, it gets the award for the best stretch ever!! stay there as long as you want and then switch sides.;)

Friday Football!



Hi y'all how are ya? It's Friday and tonight is the first home game for the Hoover Bucs. Yeah! We are planning on going and we talked vaguley about tail gating but it has been so hot that I'm not sure we'll do that tonight. Either way, it's going to be fun to be at the game and see how this years team does.


Bring out the sweaters and jackets because this weekend its supposed to dip down to 91 degrees. Seriously! We will feel the difference. If it ever really does cool off into the 60's, we are going to be freezing.


Jack has a big birthday party tonight. It's a camp out at one of the state parks. He is so excited he can barely stand it! Kate has a birthday party tomorrow for one of her friends and they are all going to his lake house for the afternoon. Should be lots of fun.


Hope you have a great day~

Thursday, August 23, 2007

It's really Thursday


Yesterday, i thought it was thursday and it was Wed. but today really is Thurs. I hope you got to get a good peek at jack's football pictures. He loves it! Hasn't complained once about being out in the heat. He won't walk up the hill to the neighbors but man, he'll run plays in gear, pads, helmet and such in 105 degree heat for 2 hours. Go figure.


Kinda boring today. Got my 3miler in this morning, my trusty walking buddy was here and we had a good walk. Jen and I are going to work on doodlingbugs this morning. We have to change some things on the site and add descriptions. We also have to figure out what we're going to offer as far as pottery and gifts.


tonight is the first home game for Bumpus, kate's school. Not sure if we're going. The dance team isn't performing tonight and I'm not sure why. I think they should but they're not. Rick will be out of town til tomorrow. tomorrow night is the first home game for Hoover. We are planning on going and hopefully tailgating with friends before the game.


hope you have a great day. the weather is calling for thundershowers for the next 4 or 5 days. i hope we get them!! we need it.

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Finally some new pictures
















Hi. Jack had his first scrimmage tonight with football. It was hot and yucky out but we had fun watching him and he loved every second of it! Here are a few pictures from the practice/scrimmage. Jack is in the green jersey.

Thursday

Hi,

Okay, it is not Thurs. What is wrong with me? Seriously? Anyway, Joe is off to school and the nurse hasn't called yet so that is a good sign. He is so excited because his buddy Cam is coming over after school today and he is riding the bus home. Yeah! Kate loved her dance class, Jack loved football and I love having school in session. I woke up in a panic this morning thinking that maybe we had a teachers meeting at preschool. I've misplaced all my paper work, my director so thoughtfully mailed out to me. As it turns out, our meeting is Monday and Tues. I've talked to half of the moms and scheduled the parent/teacher meetings for next Thurs. I'm excited for this year. Anything is better than last year.:) Hope you're all doing well. Rick is home today due to a change in plans with work so we're going to get a good walk in later on.

Love,
ME:)

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Sister Picture minus two


silly on the blog

haha, we are getting silly on the blog comments. so fun! i love it. it's sort of girl talk for the 21st century. so fun. love all the girlfriends!

Tuesday Morning

Hi, Tuesday morning here. Joe is still home with a stomach bug but I think he's feeling better which is good. Its super hot again today but it is August so I can't complain. I really don't have much to chit chat about. I'm working on the house, trying to keep things in order and stay on top of Kate's room. Hope you have a great day~!

Monday, August 20, 2007

It's Time

Alright Shorty's, You really need to update your blog! You've been home for almost a week now. Hellooooooo.

Rock Star! This a good picture of us.:)

Oh Monday

Hi. Okay, I've already been to the pediatrician with Joe this morning. He woke up with a stuffy nose and a swollen glen, (gland). Anyway, it turns out he has a little infection that Augmentin will cure. Theres a catch though, he has to actually take his medicine. Hmm. not so easy! He hates taking medicine! I'll have to be creative about this. He is upstairs sleeping for now. Can you believe it? We've been in school one full week and I've already had to take hom to the dr. So now I'm totally behind schedule. I finally getting to sit and enjoy my luke warm cup of coffee. Yuck. I have pottery in the kiln, the cute flip flop boxes the girls painted at the birthday party on Fri. They're going to be very pretty when they're all done. That's about it. Have a fab Monday. It isn't raining here, wish it was raining!

Sunday, August 19, 2007

Sunday Evening

Hi, we had a wonderful sunday. Jack had practice today and Joe went to his friend, Sam's house. Jack tackled a guy at practice so hard it made the kid cry. Rick said Jack felt bad but the coach told him not to worry about it, that's what he is supposed to do. Who knew Jack would be the pummeler that he is!! Kate rested today which is great because her weeks are always busy. I painted a little, read a little, rested a little and did lots of laundry. This week begins dance classes for kate which will be fun. football games will be starting soon. There is somethig comforting about football season. I'm not sure if its the nice fall weather which we don't really get until December or if its just that everyone is together at the school cheering on our team!

Have a great Monday.:)

Sunday


Hi. I hope you're having a wonderful Sunday morning. This family slept in this morning as we were out late, well late for us. I think we finally went to bed around 12:30. Rick and I had fun at dinner last night with our friends and the kids had fun hanging out with their kids. We even made it to church before we went to dinner so we started the night off right.


Today, Jack has football and I have to grocery shop. I'm well armed with my coupons which will help keep me on the system and my dinwithoutwhine grocery list and menu for the week!


That's about it. Pretty boring and uneventful. Have a great day!

Saturday, August 18, 2007

The Weekend


Good morning. Thankfully, I survived cleaning kate's room and bathroom. It looks so great! I'm not sure how she acquires so much junk but she's a pro at it. Rick is fishing this morning and Joe and Kate are at friends houses. So it's just me, Jack, Ralph and Smokes. We had rain come through yesterday which was awesome. It seems that it's a little cooler outside this morning. Yeah! I don't think we have too much going on today. Tonight, Rick and I are going out to dinner with our good friends, the Kents. I'm looking forward to going out with grown up people.:) I hope everyone has a wonderful day!

Friday, August 17, 2007

Okay, I think I'm going to survive. I found some things I can list on ebay so that is good. I might actually sell something on there. I'm off to do some yoga to retrieve some good energy and rick is taking me to Bob Baumhauers for lunch. Yummy. Are all you HSM2 people so excited for tonight? Joe is pretty jazzed about it !

I might actually die from this

Okay, just taking a min. to say that I might actually die from cleaning Kate's room. I don't know if that has ever happend before but it might happen to me. Please know that I love all my family and friends. Karyn, Jayne, and Abbie. Help Rick with the kids. Maybe a cleaning service would a nice gift for them. If you don't hear from me in several days please call the police!

Love,
Tracy

Raining on Friday

Hi,

I'm taking a quick break from finishing Kate's room. She got most of it done but it was so bad that what she did get done, wasn't much, does that make any sense? Anyway, it's totally wearing me out to clean her room! Girlfriend has so many clothes! I have once again found clothes that are mine that I had totally forgotten about. Yeah! It's sort of like I've been shopping but not really.

Anyway, enough about that. It is raining here and that is so great! yeah! Maybe we'll get some of the Erin storm later this weekend, that would be good too. That's about it, totally boring. Maybe I'll be happier in a while and I'll post a nice warm fuzzy thought.

later;)

Thursday, August 16, 2007

It's Thursday!

Hi Friends,

How are you? Once again, its five million degrees here in the deep south. I think I'm just getting used to it. I will not be trying on my very cute capri jeans until it is practically snowing, you know, you don't have to tell me twice. the kiddies are off to school. They were all a bit sleepy this morning. Joe was mad at me because I couldn't locate a sharpened pencil in 1.2 seconds. Jack had to shower and that is always a happy time, NOT! Kate always does great. She really does. Her room isn't so great but you know, that is about the only thing that she struggles with. Someday, she'll see that she should keep it clean. For now, I just close the door. I got my 3mile walk in, I am going to clean bathrooms today. I really am. I hate doing it but am so much happier when they're clean. Tomorrow is Doodlingbugs first painting party! It's going to be lots of fun. I have to buy the aprons for Jen and myself today. I am going to write Doodlingbugs on them and paint a fun ladybug on the front. I think the parties are so fun and the kids really enjoy them! We actually created several packages which I think are really affordable. yeah!!

I hope you have a great day. I'll come up with an inspiring quote later on. Right now, my brain is still a little foggy.

Love,
me

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Do Not Do This!


Okay, here's the deal. It is definitely not a good idea to put tons of lotion on your legs after showering and then try to get your skinny jeans on when it's 105degrees outside!! It just won't work. I guess you learn something new everyday.

Quote for Hump Day


"We are all going to fall in life, but fall with awareness and acceptance"


Bryan Kest

Wives of Hunters Brace Yourselves!

Rick ran out the door the other day saying, "I'll be right back, I just have to site these rifles in"

We all know what that means! Hunting season is just around the corner. Soon, the smell of gun cleaner will fill the garage, and who knows, a frozen bob cat might fall out of the basement freezer and scare me to death!

Gotta love it!
Hello,

Kids are off to school and Rick is off to work, the recycling is at the curb and Ralph is still on the porch barking at the neighbors who are walking this morning. I think it's supposed to be hot again today, probably through the weekend. We really really really need rain! Today, I'm going into to help Jack's teachers with some copies she needs made and then I'm home for the day or at least until its time to take Jack to football. Jack informed me this morning that football isn't for moms and really doesn't want me to take him. Rick usually takes Jack to practice but this evening he will be in Montgomery. He and a buddy have been invited to the Bass Pro Shops huge grand opening dinner. I think the mayor is going to be there and other important people. haha. He can barely stand it, he is so psyched!

It's sort of a slow news day for us. I hope you have a fantabulous day!

Love,
me;)

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Hi

Hi,

Just got in from a good walk, at least it isn't 107degrees yet! It is really hot here but we're hanging tough. I have to take Kate a new shirt up to school b/c the one she is wearing isn't in dress code. I think the straps have to be 3 fingers width and her's is not. I'm also helping at the kindergarten lunch again. This is the last time they'll need me which is fine but it is always sweet to see them and by today, they'll probably be so big and know how to do everything. Jack is loving football. I think his position is center and nose guard. are those the same positions? the coaches love how he has a low center of gravity and he can really get in there and "cause chaos". last night he tackled someone and that someone fell into the quarterback who fumbled the ball! yeah! he got stung by a wasp last night at practice but he said he didn't cry even though it hurt.

our website is really coming along. check it out when you have time. i'm off to straighten the house before i have to go.

:)

Monday, August 13, 2007

Honey Do;)




Okay, I was reading my magazine, Body and Soul the other day and it had a really easy recipe for honey masks. I love facials and things like that so I did it. I loved it! I couldn't believe how amazing my skinned looked and Rick even said something about my skin looking good and he never says things like that. Anyway I found a web site that had some neat information about honey. Did you know that honey can help with blemishes and it has anitbacterial properties?


Mask recipe


2TBS honey

2tsp milk

mix and apply to your face.

Hi

Hello. Let's see, i'm not quiet sure where to start this morning. I think I'll tell you about my trying to view the meteor show in the middle of the night. I love things like that, I think it is amazing when we earthlings get to be a part of outer space for a second or two. I was awake at 1:00 am so I got up and peeked outside, it was a clear night so I took Ralph out to go potty and thought I'd see if I could see anything. It was hard with all the porch lights on so I took Ralph back inside and I checked on line to see if that was a good time. The Interent said it was the perfect time to see the meteor shower so I turned off the front lights, went out back and found north east. I was thinking, okay, tuscaloosa is that way, birmingham is that way, the sun sets over there and comes up over here. I should have just gone down stairs and turned my car on, it has the dash compass. Anyway, I got situated with the directions and sat in my beach chair and looked up in the sky. I kept looking, nothing looked "awesome" or out of the ordinary or spectactular but then I noticed the boys lights were both on, not night lights but their overhead lights. Ugh! so i went back inside, upstairs and turned off all the darn lights. I made my way back downstairs to the deck and sat in my beach chair. i thought, okay, now I'll be able to see this show! Nope. Nothing. The stars were twinkling which was very pretty, but then I heard something rustling in the brush by the house and then I thought about the time the Rick's truck was broken in to, so I put the beach chair back in the corner of the deck and went back to bed. Oh well, I tried.


Now, on to Monday morning. Our back to school honeymoon lasted all of 5 min. The boys didn't want to get up this morning. I told Joe that he had to go to school so he could be Jaden's buddy and he told me that was over he doesn't have to do that anymore. Nice buddy, ha? I made Joe two things for breakfast both, he ended up not liking. Do you see why I don't like feeding my family?! Kate did great, she always does. She looked like a model going to school. I remember looking so geeky, these girls look beautiful, all of them! I was worried that the boys didn't have enough lunch money in there accounts and then they were being so bad, I really didn't care anymore. Of course, I'm going to deposit money in their account on my way to the preschool this morning but at the moment they were being bad, i didn't care.

That brings me to the preschool. I'm very excited to go back this year and work with the two year olds. I love my room, my director, the girls I work with and being at the church. My director called on Friday and told me there is a child in my room who's mother is worried about him adjusting to the play school. Okay, he's two. What two year old wants to leave their mom. I don't even like leaving my mom and i'm 37. The mom wanted to know if I could come to her house and baby sit for awhile so the child could get to know me. My director, didn't think I'd be able to do that as I have a very full schedule. I did call the mom, we are meeting at the preschool this morning. Okay, two year olds cry when their mama's leave, he'll be fine. Why do some moms have to be so H. M.? I do need to go to my room anyway so I don't mind going but seriously, chill out!

Okay, that's it. that's quite a lot for 7:30am on monday. I hope you all have a great day!

Sunday, August 12, 2007

A piece of Americana!


I came across one of Kate's old Abercrombie jean cut offs. I thought, I loved cut off shorts when I was younger. Really, there isn't a piece of clothing that says Americana like cutoff jeans! Kenny Chesney even sings about them in his song about Summer!I'm also remembering the summer I really wanted a pair of jean shorts, not cut offs but the real deal in my opinion at the time, the ones that were made that way, it must have been 1978 and I didn't get them but my mom did buy me for my birthday, a resin plant pot thing that was a pair of jean shorts. Seriously, mom, couldn't you have just popped for another 5.00 and bought me the real thing?? haha. Maybe that is where my real inspiration came from for this little painting. :)
I know I'll never forget that plant holder.

Sunday Morning


Good Morning,


Looks like its going to be hot and sunny today. Jack has football practice later this afternoon and he is excited because they are in full pads today! whoo hoo. Joe really wishes he was playing but I think next year will be soon enough for him. He was walking around with Jack's pads on yesterday. Thankfully, the tooth fairy made her visit short and sweet last night and left Joe with 3.00. He is very excited! It was nice having Kate home with us last night. She chose to go out Friday night so Saturday night is home night. She and the boys rented a movie and had movie night in the basement. I'm not sure what I'm doing today. Probably same old stuff. I'm hoping to get a good walk in today and definitely some yoga. I really need it. :) I was just reading about the meteor show that we'll be able to view late tonight. Wow. So cool!!

Saturday, August 11, 2007

Back with a Quote


The yoga mat is a good place to turn when talk therapy and antidepressents aren't enough


New Hair

Ahh, yes, the wonderful feeling of having new blonde beautiful hair. Love it. I so love Alicia, she has been doing my hair for 4 years now. We have been through, bobs, highlights, low lights, a misscarriage, long hair, dark hair, her surprise pregnancy, short hair, blonde hair, gray hair and now long and blonde hair. I just love her! It is so worth the money and I couldn't do this kind of work on my own hair, trust me, I've tried. It's not pretty. Anyway, I'm home from my 2 hour adventure over to the very ecclectic Homewood, Alabama. Rick is picking Joe up from the birthday party and then we are going grocery shopping together. I remember being totally annoyed that mom and dad shopped together but I think I could use the help. If you read my last piece, you probably figured out that I am really food challenged. I just hate cooking and I don't understand why we just can't eat, yummy salad, good bread and fruit and wine. haha, I know, i know, we can not eat that every night that is why I'm doing the dine w/o whine thing. Anyway, I need to stock the pantry with yummy food, hide all the snacks from the males in my house and all will be well. :)

ps you must try this veggie burger. it is the best in the world!!!

Morning Star original burger. They are so yummy, I promise.

FYI


Hello Friends,

Okay, I did get the floors cleaned, the floor mate and I worked it out and it did most of the cleaning.:) Also, I scrubbed the powder room and worked on the boys bathroom. I also, did two loads of dishes in the dishwasher and am still working on kate's laundry.:) There!

Today, I'm very excited b/c I 'm getting my hair done. Yeah! Its not good when Rick says something like, we have money for that. haha. okay okay, I get it. you don't have to tell me twice. Joe is still very excited about losing his tooth, huge deal as most of his friends and his cousin annabelle have a whole set of new teeth.

Joe has a double birthday party this morning, you know us, we have those early parties. Jack spent the night at his friends house last night. Kate went to the movies and she is home now. I love having everyone here, i sleep so much better.

Have a good Sat.:)


ps this is very exciting and i almost forgot to tell you. i signed up for this cool web service. its called dine without whine. when you have time check out the website. http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/ for 5.00/mo you get a weekly menu plus a grocery list already done for you! For me, it's worth the 5bucks.

Friday, August 10, 2007

Toothless Joe


Joe pulled his tooth out at school! yeah. this is his first tooth.

Rumor has it


Hi,


Rumor has it that Joe lost his first tooth! yeah! the school nurse called to let joe tell rick that he pulled his tooth out. I'll have pictures later. :)

Lofty Goals


Okay, Just so you don't think I live a total life of luxery and hang out at the pool all the time, I'm going to try to clean all our bathrooms today and clean the downstairs floors. I know, I know, those are some lofty goals but hey, I'm going to do my best! Just wanted to let you know that I do work around here.:)

Friday!


IT's friday and two of my children already have big sleep over plans for tonight. Kate will not be doing anything if her room isn't clean. We'll see. It's going to be hot again today and through the weekend. I'm meeting some friends at the pool today for lunch and we are going to have a nice relaxing couple of girly hours just lounging in the pool. It will be fun to hear about their summers and I know they're looking forward to hearing about mine.:) I hope y'all have a great day wherever you are! I'm sorry for the y'all but i've been here 4 years and you know, it's just what comes out anymore. ;) My friend Jen and I are planning on launching our website in about 3 weeks! Her brother is almost finished designing it. Check it out if you have time. http://www.doodlingbugs.com/


Love,

me