Oh School...where ARE you?

I am ready. Ready to send these kids back to school. No more lazy bones just chilling around the house complaining when I ask them to do something. No more, "I'm bored....."

One week from today, reality will smack these kids straight up side the head. Welcome back dear kids....welcome back.

Week 1 of vacation over....on to week 2

Wedding weekend was fun. HOT, busy but fun. The kids did great, traveling went okay (well, until the way home, but by then we were all sick of each other) and the bride and groom were married and got off on their honeymoon. Here are some pictures of my kiddos. Yes...Bailey and Chandler are ALL grown up and Ryan is a ladies man.

New Age.....

Well...almost. This week I turn the big 39. I have been dreading it as much as the big 40. I made the grand statement I would not be around next year for my birthday as I will be on a tropical island when I turn 40. So my dad, who is so full of the awesome, decided to get me good this year. This little gem turned up last night. NICE.....

Week 3 on Weight Watchers and 9 lbs gone so far. I tried on pants today and they FIT!! WOOHOO!

Random Musings

Well, week one on weight watchers and I think so far so good. We will see if I did a good job of tracking my points. Ryan has gotten better about going for a walk in the stroller as long as a park stop is on the agenda. I can't wait until my foot surgery so that I can walk long distances with no pain. Right now about a mile or so is my limit.
The big kids have been gone for a week and it has been SO quiet, but a nice quiet. Soon the wedding will be upon us and then sports start and then school. Back to reality.
I am hoping to book myself a trip to LA this fall/winter. Just me, by myself. I need a break badly. I have friends I would like to see and an Aunt who I hopes wants to see more of me....LOL!

Happy Birthday Ryan!

Our little man is THREE!! How did that happen??!! Lots of fun with family on his birthday day and the big bouncy house party is coming up this weekend!

A weekend of fun

We spend about 24 hours in IA - but we sure packed some fun in!! Waterpark at our hotel and a small town parade with a proud great grandpa pulling several great grandchildren in the trailer behind his tractor. The kids had so much fun he pulled them not only in the parade, but the 4 miles to the farm as well.
Lucky kids!!

Swimming

Well, Ryan has passed his first set of swimming lessons. I will post pictures when we get back this weekend. He had a pretty good first day, then the next 2 were challenging, but he ended up having a great last day and passed with flying colors. He is also really starting to use the potty more and more. We aren't forcing him, but just asking him often. He really likes using pullups but doesn't mind diapers. All we do here though is, "I can do it ALL BY MYSELF." Oh boy. ;)
We are off to the waterpark hotel today and to visit Aaron's grandpa tomorrow. Let the month or so of weekend trips commence!!