That was WICKED!

One of the fun things we got to do while we were in Dallas was take the kids to Incredible Pizza.

It's an all you can eat pizza and pasta buffet along with an indoor glow in the dark putt-putt golf course, bowling, arcade games, skeeball, bumper cars, and go carts.

R2 had never been on bumper cars before and he was old enough and tall enough to get on by himself.

He had the biggest smile on his face when the cars started to go and had so much fun. The cars stopped and he jumped off and screamed...THAT WAS WICKED! And immediately wanted to ride again.



Then R1 rode the go carts with Hubs. They waited over 30 minutes but it was well work it! They both had a great time.

Saddle Ridge Ranch VBS

...On Saddle Ridge Ranch, rounding up questions, driving home answers...discovering when ever I need wisdom, God is the one to ask...on Saddle Ridge Ranch.

We just finished up our VBS last week and well it was an awesome!

The kids had a blast but I'm exhausted.

And the tunes were so catchy that we haven't stopped listening to them. R2 had me look them up on YOU TUBE and play them over and over.

And to be truthfully honest I just need another day to chill out. I'll be back tomorrow and wait till you see what I found in my garage Saturday morning.

Oh and thanks to who ever sent the laundry fairy over on Saturday. She did a fantastic job!

I'm lost, again

Baseball has ended and I miss it.

I miss the kids, the parents, and the game it's self.

It's so hard when you see these people three times a week and then all weekend for the past nine months and then all of a sudden it just stops.

I have been busy with VBS this week and our church holds VBS at night so my evenings have been busy. But what happens next week?

I guess I need to look on the bright side. We can all get back to some normal things. For example going to church as a family on Sundays. I have missed my church family. Especially my friend Beth.

And I guess now I have all day Saturday to get caught up on the laundry. YUK! Does anyone have a laundry fairy they can send over?

The Galaxy

When I was a kid we would sometimes go to a drive in movie theater.

My mom would make popcorn and we'd stop and get some can drinks and candy and put them in a cooler. And once we were there dad would open the fly windows and then roll down his window and hook the speak to his drivers window so we could hear.

Those were some great memories. My brother and I in the back of the car in our PJ's curled up with a blankets. Eating Jiffy Pop popcorn, my mom had just made on the stove, and drinking glass bottle cokes.

On our way to Dallas this past week, just before Ennis, TX I saw this...


I actually saw the screens first and thought it was an old shut down drive in. But to my surprise the Galaxy bill board had current movies showing.

Oh how I wish we had the time to stop. Drive-In movies are a dying thing and I would have loved for my boys to have this experience.

If any of you have the chance to take your kids to a drive-in I hope you do. It's something they will never forget.

Steak 'n Shake

While in Dallas we found our new favorite restaurant.

Steak 'n Shake.

This place is set up like a 1950's soda shop. And it serves up just like it's name...steak burgers and and hand spun shakes.

And they were FABULOUS!!

Even better the four of us all ate for about $25.00, including tip.

Hubs ordered a shake called the side by side. In the same glass was half banana, his choice, and half chocolate, again his choice. It was wonderful.

I had the strawberry, R1 had the Cookies 'n Cream, and R2 had the Mint Chocolate Chip. Each one was just as good as the next.

I had the Guacamole Burger with fries. It's a thin steak burger with fresh made guac on top. It was so yummy!

The fries are extra thin cut and served with out any seasoning. You get to put the amount of salt or pepper on them you want. Me I put just a little salt and enough pepper and then squirted ketchup all over them.

I don't know which was better the burger or the fries.

I see several trips to Houston in our future as there are no Steak 'n Shakes here.

And just to add to your already watering mouth, here are a few pictures.







Notice there are no pictures of the burgers and fries. Hate to say it but we were starving they looked so good when the brought them out, we scarfed them up!

A little bit of baseball and bloggyness

I'm back. I just wanted to let the three readers I have know I have returned to the bloggy world.

We were in Dallas last week for R1's World Series.

And are you ready for this...drum roll please.....

WE CAME IN SECOND PLACE!!! Not to bad. The boys played great too.

We really had a chance to win the entire tournament but the directors finally had to cancel it due to all of the rain we had. On Friday night the Dallas area received 6.5 inches of rain in a very short amount of time.

When we went to the fields to check the bases were under water. The hosting park worked on the fields, all eleven of them, to get them ready but they just couldn't do it.

And I have to say after a week in a hotel I was ready to come home.

The kids did have some great times. They went to a Texas Rangers game, swam, went to Incredible Pizza, rode go-carts, and ate at a place called Steak N Shake, which by the was fabulous!

At closing ceremonies, the coaches told the boys how proud they were of them and how much they had all improved over the last nine months.

And while I am excited about the break, I'm a little sad. The end of baseball always makes me feel sad. You get close to the people you are playing with. You are with them 3-4 times a week and all weekend. Then nothing. It makes me feel empty.

But a great thing I got to do in Dallas was meet up with Antique Mommy and her son.

I had emailed her a few months back and we decided to make some plans as the time drew closer.

She is so real and honest. She was so interesting and funny. She has some fantastic ideas too. She is just like she in her blog. I'm so glad I had the chance to meet her. And her son, just as sweet as he can be. He and R2 had fun playing in the play ground at Chick-fil-a.

Oh and she had on the cutest shirt and pink sandals! Thanks AM for meeting me. I had a great time.

And what kind of post would this be if I didn't put up some pictures of the World Series?

Here you go...Oh and GO STORM!!

Staying cool and wearing a bulls eye

While at R1's world series R2 decided he was to hot and needed to cool off. And this is how he decided to do so.



And R1 is on his way to setting the recording for being hit the most. He has been hit in the helmet, leg, back, and dare I say his behind at least once since the series started a few days ago.

Right now he has three bruises.

Here are a few of his bruises and well the other, like I said his behind. And I'm not taking any pictures of that!



It has almost become comical. He gets hit, just looks where he got hit and runs for first.

Another mom says he has a bulls eye on him. And I just tell him WAY TO WEAR IT BABE!!

R1 is a decade old

A few weeks ago R1 and I were discussing his up coming birthday. He said, "Mom, I'm going to be a decade old."

A DECADE!

I can hardly believe that my baby is ten. Where did the time go. I blinked and he went from being baby to five to ten.

But like I always do here is a list of ten things I love about my decade old child.

1. He has beautiful hazel eyes.

2. He loves the Lord.

3. He is an awesome big brother.

4. He has a terrific sense of humor.

5. He is a great baseball player.

6. He never leaves out a detail when telling a story.

7. He and I share a deep love for chips and hot sauce.

8. He still likes to snuggle with me,

9. He is a great student.

10. R1 is just a great kid.

I love you R1!! HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY!! Enjoy being a decade old.

EEEWWWWWW!!!!

OK so we had opening ceremonies for the World Series for R1 on Saturday.

But we never made it to the opening ceremonies nor the parade before.

Why?

One big massive down pour of rain that made all of us look as if we jumped right into the swimming pool.

The bad part...we had to get in the car while soaking wet.

Now my car smells soooooo bad. I open the door and EEEWWWW!!!!!

I have dried out the seats and sprayed Frebreeze but nothing is working. Oh I have even left the windows cracked.

So bloggy friends, I am asking no I am begging for help.

Any of you know how to get the smell out of my car? I would appreciate any suggestions you might have.

Thanks!

Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July United States of America!!!

I saw this earlier today and I could help but post.

Welcome to the United States of America.

Please remember only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you.

JESUS CHRIST and the AMERICAN SOLIDER.

One died for your soul, the other died for your freedom.

GOD BLESS THE USA!!!

Happy 4th of July.

Hoping everyone has a safe and wonderful 4th will family and friends.

Select World Series

This is the last week for R1 to play regular season baseball.

We have the world series coming up and will be playing ball everyday. I am so excited and nervous all at the same time.

So I only have one thing left to say...

GO STORM!!!

Hurricane prepardness at it's finest

With Hurricane season here for those of us that live near the Gulf of Mexico I thought I would re-post this picture.

You can never be to ready. I'm just sayin'.

Raising funds

Baseball season is just about over for R1.

I have mixed emotions about this. It has been a very long season and I am ready to get back to some kind of normal that doesn't revolve around practices, lessons, and tournaments. On the other hand, I love baseball. I love to be at the games, hear the sounds, smell the turf cooking. Just kidding on the last one. Burning turf is just nasty.

Anyway, we had one last fund raiser to help defer some of the cost we will incur in a few weeks.

And much to our surprise, we raised over a thousand dollars in three hours! I think the adults were just as shocked at the kids. We were all pumped!

R2 even got in on the action. He held up a poster and smiled that sweet smile of his. What he didn't know was the sign was upside down. That got people to give even more because they got tickled just watching him.

So a big thank you to everyone who came out and gave. We appreciate it and hope we make you proud.

GO STORM!!

I need t"hair"apy.

What is it about me getting older that has sent my hair into a complete mess. I mean it's like scissor shock to the max only without the scissors.

In my opinion the ends look dry. And it frizzes more easily. And all I have to say it WTH, my hair needs therapy!

I go every 4-6 weeks and have my hair done. Cut, color, and style. My beautician is a magician. She is amazing!!

I use the same products she does and the same amounts. BIOLAGE hair products are the bomb! I love them. Not only does the product work, it smells good. Because in my book it had to do both, work well and smell good.

But my hair never turns out like when she does it and I think it always tends to look dry and damage. Hubs says it feels soft and smells good. (See the smell thing again) But I feel different.

I remember a time not to long ago when my hair was to the middle of my back and it was always shinny and felt healthy.

Now not so much. It's still shinny. Thank you silken gloss, we have become such great friends.

Oh and let's not forget the frizz. And with the humidity in Southeast Texas you would think I would be used to that. And it's for that reason alone the straightener and I have become best friends.

So I guess what I am asking is what kind of hair products do you use and what tips can you give a forty something year woman who's hair is in need of something?

Wipeout

There is a show that comes on ABC called Wipeout.

If you haven't seen it, you should.

It's totally hilarious. It's our favorite summer show.

We all pile on the couch, well three of us do and then proceed to laugh our heads off for the next hour.

I don't why I find adults trying to make it through an almost impossible obstacle course while being bombarded by paint, water, and whatever else they try and throw at you funny, all to win a grand prize of $50,000.00. But I do.

Now go check it out, I promise you will laugh till your sides hurt.

Oh and have great weekend!

Brace face no more

So we have been on this ortho adventure with R1 since September of last year.

Yesterday Hubs took him for his monthly check up and we got some great news.

R1 will have his braces on for about another month and then they will come off. Off until his adult molars come in and then they will have to be put back on just to make sure everything lines up nice and straight.

His teeth have shifted so fast to where they need to be when the molars come in. And the orthodontist wants him in his retainer before school starts.

We are both so excited. I can't wait to take a picture of him with out his braces and show off that million dollar smile.

Way to go and congrats R1, it's well deserved.

Big league dreams

A few weeks ago the R1's team had the chance to play a tournament at a place called Big League Dreams.

And big league dreams it was. This place was amazing.

The fields there we designed after several major league fields. Right down to the bleachers in the outfield. The boys were in awe and it was a great experience for the them to play to there.

But I have to say the best thing for me was the air conditioned concessions. There were fantastic. There were built so that no matter where you sat you could watch your came. And it was nice to go in and get cooled off while still being able to keep up with R1's game.

I was into the game, who am I kidding, I was so hot I didn't remember to take any pictures during the game for fear of moving would cause me so sweat and then cause a heat stroke.

But I did manage to snap a few afterward.

They sound like a swarm of bees

OK so Hubs likes soccer.

Which means he has been watching the World Cup. Actually Hubs watches a ton of different sports. They come on, he screams talks at the TV. It must be the coach out in him. But in all fairness he is like that with every sport.

The other day I came into the living room and it sounded like swarm of bees had invaded. Hubs was watching soccer.

I asked him what the heck that sound was and he said it was the vuvuzela. (click to see a picture and a description. I had to google it to see what it was because I had no idea what the heck a vuvuzela was.)

Me: A what?

Hubs: It's the horns.

Me: What horns and why do they sound so terrible?

Hubs: It's the horns the fans blow during the soccer game.

I can understanding watching soccer, but the horn noise, not so much. I would have to watch the game on mute.

But on a better note, Hubs has an iPhone and guess what app he added.

Yup you guessed it. A Vuvuzela app. Awesome, now I can listen to that wonderful sound any time I get urge.

NOT!

Really it's that hot

Breakfast anyone?

Yes it is really hot enough to fry an egg on the cement. And it's only getting hotter.

Funny how just a few short months ago it was so cold. I would love some of that cold weather now.

This heat has just drained all of my brain cells along with all my energy. I walk outside and the hot air takes my breath away. Not even the pool is helping. It's luke warm and who wants to swim in luke warm water unless you are taking a bath.

I feel like sitting in the A/C with the ceiling fan running on high and a cold drink in my hand.

That sounds so good, think I'll go do that right now.

Y'all stay cool!

Waterballoon baseball

R1's baseball team only has a few practices left before we go to the World Series.

And normally on Sunday's they practice is full uniform in the heat of the day. But today the coach made and exception and let them practice in shorts and shirts. I have to say I even like their practice uniforms. Even though we aren't playing a game, they still look like they are.

The coach thought he might turn this into a fun practice for the boys.

They played home run derby and then some game where he had the boys throw from center field and try to make it into a trash can at home plate. R1 was the first one to do so and I was one proud mama.



When that was over, the parents got to play against the kids. The boys had to play backwards. Bat opposite of what they normally bat. I have to say it was hilarious!



I even layed down a good bunt and got on first. But the best part was watching me throw right handed. I'm a completely left handed person and the only extra glove that R1 had was a left handed glove so I had to use it. I threw the ball almost straight up. I never laughed so hard at my self. Guess it's a good thing I can laugh at myself.

Anyway,

When that game was over the boys played water balloon baseball. Hubs filled up about 50 water balloons and then pitched them to the boys.



They had more fun. And R1 decided he was going to drop his bat and catch the balloon instead of hitting it. Once he did so, he threw it back at Hubs.



Needless to say the boys were soaking wet. But they had a blast.



And that was all that mattered.

Summer fun revisited

I originally posted this in 2008. This picture just flat out screams summer.

And since we are kicking off our first full week of summer I thought I would rerun this post.

Hope y'all have a wonderful weekend.

Summer time fun

This picture is what summer time is all about. Fun times with friends. Nothing like a drink from the slip-n-slide to quench your thirst.

Rejoicing in my suffering

Well truth be known, I really don't know anyone who rejoices while suffering.

And right now I'm down deep in it. Sunk right to the bottom, I feel as if I can't get any lower.

But in the midst of all of this suffering, I called one of my dearest friends, Beth.

She is always completely and totally honest. She is pretty amazing and I am blessed to have her in my life.

After a good talking and crying to her. And then me listening to her responses, she had the best one.

GO TO CHURCH!

And that is what I did last night. I went to church and sat right by her.

And what does the preacher open up with...Joy isn't from circumstance. It is from the One who gives grace and mercy no matter the circumstance.

I was blown away. I looked at Beth and she looked at me and she wrote me a note that said, I didn't talk to him, I swear!

I just told her it was God. He knew what I needed to hear and when.

Then we proceed to get into this...

We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance, perseverance builds character, and character gives hope. Because God has poured out his love into our hearts...Romans 5:3-5

If that isn't a God wink moment then I don't know what is. My mother in law always says that suffering is God building character in you. She couldn't be more right.

I really really really needed to hear this.

Funny how I called Beth on my way home yesterday and we talked about some very honest and very deep stuff. She said some very up front things to me. But I needed to hear those things.

She also told me she had been praying for me, Hubs, and the boys.

Wanna know what she was praying, that God would grab mine or our attention and bring us back to church.

Let me just say that a certain sports activity has taken over our weekends, including Sunday mornings.

Again, blown away.

And to let God know, not that he doesn't already, I am listening and waiting to do as you ask.

Doggie Drama

Yesterday we had a bit of doggie drama at my house.

And I'll be honest I don't like doggie drama. I don't like car drama either. Or basically I don't like any drama.

I let Cookie out yesterday morning to take care of her business and when we scratched at the back door I let her back in.

I noticed right away she kept blinking her right eye and it was watering. She was also keeping it closed most of the time.

Hubs said it would be fine but my mothering instincts said different.

I called my friend Christi, who is a vet, my vet, and told her what was going on and she told me what to do.

Flush Cookie's eye out with saline and see if I see anything. She also said that it was probably scratched and I would have to take her in.

So I flushed out her eye and didn't see anything. I put her in her crate and left for work. All day I worried about her and if she was in pain.

Hubs came home around 2:30 and told me her eye was swollen and still looked bad. I left work and came took Cookie to a local vet that I trust.

Sure enough her cornea was scratched. And because of that injury her iris was swollen and causing her to keep it shut.

So an hour and three medicines later we left the vet's office.

I only have one thing to say about this whole experience.

When are they going to get co-payment for the vet's office?

Free Enterprise

The week before school let out R1's grade had what they call Free Enterprise Day.

A month ago a note came home about this day and what was required.

Each student had to come up with and idea, make the idea, 27 times to be exact, come up with a name for their product and a slogan, and then sell to fellow classmates.

They sold them for fake money.

R1 said he wanted to make pencil holders out of coke cans. (That was a great idea!)

Hubs cut the top off. R1 turned them upside down and spray painted them. Then I took felt and hot glued it along the top rim to hide the jagged edges.

He painted the boys blue with red felt. And the girls, hot pink with zebra felt.

Needless to say he sold them all. He was super excited.

And they also received extra fake money to purchase items from the other students.


Getting started


Shopping around



Going, going...


GONE!

Masters

Well we know that I am not the master of regular blog posts. I didn't put up anything Friday and almost didn't put up anything today.

I got up a few minutes extra this morning to put up a post but Blogger was down. And the reason I didn't have it up and ready to go this morning was Hubs had the lap top.

We have another computer, I'm just partial to the MAC. That and Hubs is now working on his Masters in Education. He started back just a few weeks ago. So I am sure this means he will be hogging the MAC.

One of his assignments was to create a blog. Go figure! And he was trying to get into Blogger last night and it was down, which goes back to how I knew Blogger was down last night.

Anyway, I think the only things I think I need to master today are the following.

1. Doing the laundry, we have a ton of it.
2. Going to a friends baby shower tonight.
3. Trying to recoup from the heat this weekend. It was HOT and HUMID!

Y'all have a great Monday!

Lack of and proud of

Well Hubs and Coach J slept on the roof last night.

There were even some bad storms that forced them inside for a while.

They are so awesome for keeping their promise to their students.

But while they slept, I didn't.

I must admit, I don't sleep well when Hubs is gone. And thank goodness it's not very often. That and coupled with two boys wanting to sleep in my bed with me. Well you get the picture.

So today, I'm just kinda winging it. I do believe that a very strong cup of coffee is in order.

Y'all have a great day.

The bet

Most of you Hubs is a teacher.

A fifth grade teacher to be exact. I would tell you what subject but then I would either have to kill you or have your computer self destruct. And being that I am not really a violent person and I want you to be able to still come back and read this blog, I will just leave well enough alone.

Anyway

He and another teacher bet their 5th graders that if they scored better than 92% on their TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills) test they would sleep on the roof of the school.

Guess what, the 5th graders scored 94%! That's awesome.

And yes Hubs and the other teacher are going to sleep on the roof.

I just hope it doesn't rain.

Back to reality

So I have only been on a mini vacation for a week. But what a busy week it was.

My aunt came in to visit from New York. I seriously don't know who had more fun her or the boys. I'm glad she got to come and I'm even more thrilled she had a good time.

We had something planned everyday.

Thursday- She had to go for her weekly blood work, then we went to lunch and the to HEB. It doesn't sound like it would take all day but it did.

Friday- R1 had his free enterprise project at school and we went and I will post pictures later, promise.

Saturday and Sunday- the usual, baseball. I'm just glad that our tournament was here and we didn't have to drive a long way off.

My parents even came down for the game and a quick visit. I even have proof that sister and brother did sit by one another and no one exploded. They are so much alike, it's scary!

Monday- Aunt P wanted to take us for breakfast and then take the boys to Toys R Us. And then of course we went on the search for TEXAS souvenirs, because you know she just had to bring them back home.

Hubs grilled dinner for us and it was FABULOUS!

We had rib-eye steaks, Orange Roughy fish, baked potatoes, fresh corn, and strawberry short cake for dessert.

And while I'm sad the week has ended and I have to go back to reality, I could really use another day to recoup.

Hope y'all had a wonderful Memorial Day and have a great week.

Memorial Day

Today is Memorial Day.

Let us not forget the reason we have today and why we celebrate.

Let us remember all of the soldiers past and present who fought to give us our freedom.

The ones who gave their lives and the families they left behind.

The ones on the front lines now who are missing their spouses and families and in return they are missing them.

Let us remember the past wars so that we may not repeat them.

Let us just remember what this day means for all of us.

And if you see a soldier today, thank them, they deserve so much more!

Holy Moly I need a break!

First off I need to apologize for being so scarce last week. I have missed each of you!

Things at work from crazy to down right lunacy. The first part of last week was OK, then we went into panic mode by Wednesday, then crisis mode for Thursday, then Friday was just down right critical. I couldn't run out of there fast enough on Friday.

And then you know when you get home other things just kinda take over and finding time to blog and comment on your favorite blogs just goes to the way side.

Anyway.

Work didn't get better and yesterday I felt as if I was sinking and and just when I thought I had pulled my self onto the life raft, I got pulled back down. But we made a huge dent in things and tomorrow should, maybe, keep your fingers crossed, be back to normal.

I probably shouldn't have just typed that, I just know I jinxed myself.

By the way, my Aunt is coming to visit from New York on Wednesday. She will be here till Tuesday of next week.

The last time I saw her, I was 6 1/2 months pregnant with R2. I flew with R1 and my parents to New York for my cousins wedding. Not such a great idea. Who ever said it was, didn't fly with me.

And the last time my aunt was in Texas was 13yrs ago for my wedding. Nothing's changed, it's still HOT!

I am so excited and so are the boys. I know she is, because when I talked to her yesterday, her bags were packed and ready.

I would like to say we have a ton of stuff planned for when she is here, but we don't. We are just going to wing it. Really the only thing we have planned is baseball.

She can't wait to watch R1 play and she can't wait to meet R2 finally, face to face.

Needless to say I will be taking some very much deserved time off.

I have a few pictures from R1's baseball tournament this past weekend that I want to show. I hoping to have them uploaded soon and up for Wednesday. After that, I'm taking some time off to spend with my aunt.

I hope each of you have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

Lemonade Stand

Yesterday after we got home R1's baseball tournament, R2 decided it was hot enough to have a lemonade stand.

He got out the cooler, his chair, a few plastic cups and some Capri Sun's.

He thought it would be easier if he used lemonade flavor Capri Sun's than to have me make some good old fashion Country Time Lemonade. That we didn't have any Country Time Lemonade.

He parked himself at the end of the drive and sat out in the heat. More power to him because after two days of being at the ball park in 90 degree weather which felt more like 127 all I wanted was some A/C.

But he sure did look cute!





Even Cookie wanted in on the action!


Hubs' Uncle came over
and purchased a glass of lemonade.

Chalk

Last night R2 and I were outside playing and he went and go the sidewalk chalk.

We sat on the drive way and just drew till we ran out of ideas for drawings.

Here is a sample what we came up with.







Y'all have a great weekend.

One of the lasts

Last night around 8:30 Space Shuttle Atlantis was docked to the International Space Station and flew right over my house.

Hubs, being the awesome science teacher he is, knew all the information and had all of us in the front yard waiting.

But he made the mistake of telling R2 about this around 7pm and we spent the next hour and a half with him asking, "Is it time yet?" All while he was looking out the window.

Anyway, I was the first in to see the shuttle. And I don't know why but I completely amazed with how fast it was flying. It took all of two minutes to come into view, fly over, and the proceed on past my house.

While actually not seeing anything it was very nostalgic to see it. It was one of the last three missions for the space shuttle program.

It's hard to believe that the space shuttle program is coming to an end. I was around 10 when the program started.

There are possibly two more chances to see the shuttle fly over before they are retired. And you can bet I will standing in my front yard waiting.

My 2010 Pre-K graduate

We are now the proud of household of a kindergartner.

And no tears were shed while this picture was being taken. Not even from his mama.

Way to go R2, your daddy and I are so proud of you!

Still just a bunch of nothing

I can not believe it is Sunday night. 10:49pm to be exact.

What I can not believe more is that weekend is gone.

It came, it went, it kicked my butt!

Saturday, I had to work, YUK. The university where I work had graduation and the department I work in requires us to work graduation. It was an all day thing. Lets just say I had to be there at 7:30am and did not get off until 4:30pm. I got home and Hubs had fried shrimp, french fries, mushrooms, hush puppies and pickles. I ate and then completely turned into a couch potato. I was brain dead.

This morning, I FINALLY GOT TO GO TO CHURCH!! Due to baseball we haven't been able to, and I was really missing my church family and friends. The service was awesome and one of my favorite songs was sung. What a great morning to be in the Lords house.

Then we came home, scarfed down lunch, Hubs took R1 to baseball practice. R2 and I worked in the yard.

I can honestly say it looks like someone lives here now. The yard is mowed, but not by me, Hubs took care of that last week. But the hedges are trimmed, the flower bed weeds are gone and the flower pots have been replanted. The porch and sidewalks have been blown off and the porch table has been washed, it was yellow with pollen. NASTY!

Any we spent all afternoon outside. I love to look back at the yard after it's been cleaned. I always feel like I accomplished something. To see how bad it was before and the how nice it looks after.

But I have to say I need another weekend, and quick. The inside of my house looks as if a tornado went through it.