Memorial Weekend Fun

What a busy and fun holiday weekend it was. We are so happy that we finally had a beautiful weekend! Here is a rundown of what all we did...

• Neighbor had a baby



• Yard work



• Worked concession stand at the ball diamonds



• Shopped (have to get that in some time)



• Our first time at "The Cabin" which included yummy food, Bob Marley reggae music, hillbilly golf, washers, a rock'n game of kickball, bike riding, campfire, strawberry shortcake. Thank you Shannon for inviting us to your cabin on the ocean. We had so much fun!



• Cookout at our house...more yummy food, awesome game of wiffle ball, washers, and a bonfire.



• Mini Golf, more grilling out

All of this fun was awesome, but wow, I am tired and so are the children!! Amazing enough they just took off with their dad to play nine holes of real golf. Now, I think I am going to take a nap.

3 a.m. Post

Good Morning...or should I say Good night? I am sure you are all wondering what in the world is she doing posting at three in the morning? I am kind of wondering that myself. Well, it started with my first born quietly coming up and tapping me on the the shoulder..."mommy, can I sleep with you?" "I can't sleep". So, I make room in the middle of Aaron and I. Then about an hour later I hear my second born loudly traipsing up the stairs, turn the light on in the bathroom, he does nothing quietly, you know strangely enough that is one of the things I love about him. That is when I gave up and just got up to make room for him. We have a king size bed, but it just isn't big enough anymore for the four of us. So, here I am downstairs in the cold family room wishing I could just go back to sleep. Oh and I need to mention that the dog decided that she needed to go outside too? Now as I lay here on the couch (did I say that I wish I was upstairs in my comfy warm bed?) I was beginning to feel a bit angry that they are in MY bed or as they have always called it the "Big Bed". I need to remind myself that I am so lucky to have those two and the fact they feel comforted coming to us in the middle of the night if they wake up. So now my anger ceases to feelings of contentment in knowing how blessed I am. That "Big Bed" holds so many dear memories...OK now get your minds out of the gutter...I guess I should clarify... family memories. The nightly feedings when I nursed these babies...those nights when they needed soothed from nightmares...nights when they had high temps and the flu...just those special snuggle times in the mornings when we watched cartoons...card games...laughs and tickles...bed time stories. Wow, life is good! Even though I CAN'T SLEEP!

"Mom, Can We Keep Him?"

Look at this precious baby bunny we found in our neighbors yard. The boys wanted to keep him...I was tempted, but decided that it probably wasn't a good idea.

Pre-School Graduation

Here is my big boy...going to Kindergarten next year! We are so proud of this guy! These adorable girls are fighting about who is going to marry Logan. We are sure going to miss our pre-school after four years sending our boys. We will certainly keep this place in our prayers. Thank you for loving our children!

It's All About Me!

I have been tagged by my friend Ronda. Here it goes!

Jobs I have held:
1. Indiana Wesleyan adjunct for 4 years
2. Allen elementary school teaching 1st grade for 9 years & long term teaching position 3rd gr.
3. Dr. Bruner and Dr. Root's office as assistant for about 7 years, it all started the summer of 1986 and I worked there during summers and breaks through college until I got my teaching job.
4. Arby's..."One beef and cheddar please"

5 Movies I Love:
1. Pretty Woman
2. When Harry Met Sally
3. My Big fat Greek Wedding
4. How to Loose a Guy in Ten Days
5. Something's Gotta Give

5 TV Shows
1. Friends
2. Grey's Anatomy
3. Private Practice
4. Decorating Shows
5. American Idol

Places I have Lived
1. Marion
2. Muncie
3. Marion
4. Marion
5. Marion

Foods I Love:
1. Mexican
2. Italian
3. Yummy salads

Where I Would Like to Be:
1. Down in North Carolina visiting my sister
2. Marimar Beach, FL
3. Europe
4. Safari in Africa
5. Somewhere looking at mountains in a swing

Who I Tag:
Aamie
I think all of my blog friends have done this!

Summer Goals

I am beginning to worry about summer, having the children home all of the time is starting to make me feel a bit anxious. I have always looked so forward to the kids being out of school because I generally miss them. For some reason this summer feels different... So, I have decided to set some goals for myself. By putting it on the blog, I will be more accountable in achieving them. Right???? Here it goes!

10. Implement a behavior plan (the teacher in me) I have already put this into place, the challenge is to be consistent. See above picture...beads are put into the purple jar for good behavior.

9. Let my kids have a friend over once a week, if they earn it, see # 10. UGH!

8. Get membership to the splash house.

7. Swim, swim, swim

6. Golf, golf, golf

5. Cook more often (healthy)

4. Go on a few small trips (Kings Island, Red Sox game, etc... once they earn them)

3. Keep my flowers and gardens alive (I usually get tired of watering by the end of July)

2. Loose 10 Pounds! I need to loose more, but let's be real people!

1. HAVE FUN WITH MY KIDS!

Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to my mom, and all of my amazing mom friends! What would I do without all of you....yes you know who you are! (o: