Better out than in

Things that blessed me this week/and other random thoughts Spending three hours on the back porch talking to someone who cares a lot more then I ever realized. Time sitting in my living room yesterday talking and letting kids run and plan, for having 6 kids in the house it was oddly relaxing. My friend who will be here at the drop of a hat anytime I call her.. and man do I call her a lot! :) (She usually has my daughter more than I do!!) :) All the "kinks" working out, and in fabulous amazing ways that I never could have planned. Losing 4lbs. My amazing kids, who always find a reason to make me smile. Beach days Watching Garrett play t-ball! Having A/C in my house, I like to set it on "arctic" Lucy hugs. (I feel like a rock-star every time I see her) free Padre tickets My WHOLE family is coming out this weekend! Starting tomorrow my parents get here, then everyone else on Saturday! Finally selling the iguana cage for cash. However I did appreciate the trade offers, ...

This is my goal starting today. I know it sounds crazy and perhaps a bad ida.. but I have to do something to kick start this weight loss thing. Fortunately I got a good workout today, as my dear friend has ASSURED me that cleaning the house counts. :) So no more sweet stuff, and lots of water.. and hey if I can I'll be heading to the gym! So here goes, my quest to once more be a size 6 (but will totally settle for an 8) :)

and a haircut! She is too grown up looking. The contacts were not supposed to get here until Tuesday.. They came early. She has BEGGED to wear them for graduation tomorrow.. I think I will let her. So my baby girl started out the day looking like this.. and by the end of the day, she had aged 5 years...

This is my life, or more specifically life with my kids. Nothing is dull, and rarely as it seems, and generally quite amusing! The following are all things overheard being said in this house.... "It doesn't hurt if it doesn't leave a mark, that's the rule" "Are you printing your own money again?" "We need a man cave." "STOP PRINTING MONEY!" "Ryan knows how to fly" "Mom, what would happen if we filled up the pool in our room?" "SERIOUSLY TRADE HER TO ANGIE!, we'll take Zachary" "I only ate the parts that you cooked right, someone else can have the rest" "Mom, tell Connor he isn't allowed to print money!" "SWIM, Ryan knows how to SWIM!!"

Tis the season for graduating and moving on. Perhaps not moving on so much, as moving up, or moving in general. Here in our little nest we are on the cusp of several graduations. (promotions whatever!) After Monday comes and goes Garrett will no longer be my little Kindergarten cutie, but a full fledged first grader. Tanner will be leaving behind the childish ways of all things that are second grade, and rolling into the third. (One step closer to becoming a math professor at Harvey Mud college, just ask him!) Very non-ceremoniously and with little pomp and circumstance Connor will move from the 7th grade into the 8th. However the biggest buzz and ensuing chaos has been created by Paige's rise from the ranks of one of the tiniest 5th graders at Green Elementary, to be one of the tiniest 6th graders at Pershing Middle School. Paige will "graduate" at 11:00 on Monday morning. There will be commencement speeches, procession up the red carpet. They will be called across t...

Right before Daniel deployed we went on a little hike with the kids, and decided to pack a picnic lunch. As luck would have it, I was out of most things I needed for a fore mentioned picnic lunch, so off I went to the store. I ran through quickly gathered my items and headed to check out with my lunch meat, mayo and pickles. I got up to the counter and had the following exchange with the cashier.. After scanning my items, he looked at me and asked ... "So, whatcha makin'??" Me - "Smoothies"

My brother inspires me, even if he's a little odd sometimes. I cry more lately. My current medicinal therapy consists of tea and yoga, and I have no plans to change that anytime soon. I don't watch T.V much, I have a hard time keeping up with series. I have never excelled in any one thing, but there are a few things I fake well. I truly, truly LOVE bacon! One of the biggest regrets I have, is not keeping in better touch with my cousins and extended family. I dye my blonde hair blonde. Mark Brunetz might be the coolest person on the planet. (quite possibly) Sports have become much more central in my life, much more so than I ever expected they could be. Donnie Wahlberg touched me. (It was kinda a big deal) :) *currently trying to plot out my next NKOTB concert* MUST .... GET .... IN FIRST.... ROW!!! I bought Saturn of the planet men today. I already have one for my nephew.. but it was on sale for 3 $, so now I have 2. I wish I had roses growing in my yard, but am afraid my d...