Back to blogging???

I cannot believe it has been so long since I have been here!  I had to take a break for me in all honesty.  I am sorry I left so abruptly.  I am going to give this a whirl again so please feel free to come back anytime!

So many things have happened!  The wonderful hubby returned from a year long deployment and we are fully adjusted to the whole family life now.  The kiddos are growing every single day by leaps and bounds and just continue to shock me.  M is now in 6th grade and doing AWESOME!  She is in the band and plays the flute.  That's our artsy girl.  V is in 4th grade and is soaring.  Our itty bitty A started Kindergarten...WHAT??!!! She loves it and learns more and more all the time.  She does get upset that she can't read signs everywhere like her big sisters though but she will get there!  S is in a half day preschool program which is totally needed by both him and I.  There were many days at the beginning where I wondered if I made the right decision b/c  pretty much everyday was a "not good" day per his teacher but we pushed on and he has more good days than "not good" days now!  He just needs structure and I am completely not a structured person!  

Many home improvements have been made around here by way of paint, paint, paint oh and some knick knacks and new furniture around the house.  Next up is cabinets being redone (maybe painted?), floors, new pictures hung, etc!  Hopefully by the time we get ready to leave this wonderful (but far outgrown by us) house we will have everything done.  Hey I said hopefully!  

So enough about me what has everyone else been up to??

Mamarazzi Monday-Pool time fun

 Summertime is in full swing!!

Who would have thought I could go from this....

and this.....

to this! This little boy does not like water at all.

Not even a hug from his little cousin would work this time!

Favorite phrase of the day? "Get me out!"

PS..."M" was impossible to get good pictures of b/c she was always under water!!! 

This post has been linked to Mamarazzi Monday over on Household 6 Diva! Head on over to see what other amazing Mamarazzi's have captured!

Getting to know YOU Sunday

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to my wonderful husband!  We love you so very much.

Its Sunday which means its time for another round of Getting to know You over at MannLand5!  Head on over and see all the other wonderful people's answers.

1. While at the beach, pool, etc..Do you cover up your assets or show them off?  UMM If I had any assets I would sure show them off!  Well I take that back...one year long ago when my stomach was flat I did wear a bikini but now its a tankini all the way!



2. Road trips or Plane trips?  Road trips!  Nothing is more fun to me than loading everyone in the car and making impromptu stops along the way just to see what you can find.


3. I can't stand it when...?  My kids scream at each other.


4. Have you ever gone topless at the beach?  Nope no way no how!


5. How many blog carnivals do you do a week?  3 or 4?  Some days I just cant get my brain to function so a carnival is the way to go!


6. My favorite thing about the weekend is...?  Sleeping in and most weekends no dance!


7. Pancakes or waffles?  Waffles.  Gotta love the syrup hanging out in all the squares :)


8. Water Park or Amusement Park?  Geez since I havent been to either in forever I will say water park. 

Too Funny

And yet so true!!!

A friend of mine sent me this link on Facebook and I just thought it was too funny not to share!  Brenna over at Suburban Snapshots is sure to keep you smiling, laughing, etc for a while so head on over and see what else she has to offer.  So without further ado...

Why having a toddler is like being at a Frat party:

10. There are half-full, brightly-colored plastic cups on the floor in every room. Three are in the bathtub.


9. There's always that one girl, bawling her eyes out in a corner.



8. It's best not to assume that the person closest to you has any control over their digestive function.



7. You sneak off to the bathroom knowing that as soon as you sit down, someone's going to start banging on the door.



6. Probably 80% of the stains on the furniture contain DNA.



5. You've got someone in your face at 3 a.m. looking for a drink.

4. There's definitely going to be a fight.



3. You're not sure whether anything you're doing is right, you just hope it won't get you arrested.



2. There are crumpled-up underpants everywhere.



1. You wake up wondering exactly how and when the person in bed with you got there.

Wordless Wednesday

Who can resist these shots?? 

So sweet....

My beautiful ballerina!

This post has been linked to Wordless Wednesday

Tiny bit scared

Just a small post to get my thoughts and feeling out and hopefully forgotten! 

I am going in tomorrow for an outpatient surgery. I have never been put to sleep or had any kind of surgery other than having my wisdom teeth removed!  At first I was kind of freaked out over the fact of being put to sleep. Then it turned into being intubated.  That thought didn't hit me until I was doing my pre-op information and they mentioned it.  UMM guess I never thought about the fact that when you are put to sleep you would have to be intubated..haha!  Now the fears run anywhere from "What if the anesthesia doesn't work and I can feel everything?" to the typical "What if I don't wake up!"  I know these are general fears before any type of surgery so I am dealing with it. 

I know that I am blessed with family that is going with me, friends that are helping with the kids, friends and family that are keeping me in their thoughts and prayers, and friends and family that are stopping by to check on me.  Who could ask for anything better?

I think the hardest part so far has been putting my kids to sleep tonight and knowing that tomorrow I will not be able to pick my kiddos up to give them their good night hugs and kisses or put my son in his crib.  At least I will be able to have them sit in my lap (depending on pain level) and I can love on them that way! 

Now comes the fun part...staying up late(r) so I can eat something tonight!!  I don't go in until late in the morning and I still can't eat anything after midnight!  WHAT????  Do they not realize that one of the first things I do in the morning is have my caffeine?  How in the world am I supposed to function when I can't do that?  Hopefully the nerves and anxiety will counteract the hunger and thirst! 

Ok that is all.  Now I am off to stuff my face so I won't starve in the morning!

Getting to know YOU Sunday

Its Sunday again which means another dose of Getting to know YOU with Kelly over at MannLand5!!

1. If you could have one of Superman's, powers which one would you want? Superhuman strength..Flight..Superhuman speed..X-Ray vision..etc    Probably strength so I can lug my kids and all their stuff around without getting tired!!

  
2. The best thing I ever won is....?  HMM No clue!!  Is that sad??


3. Have you ever skyped with a bloggy friend?  Nope havent had the chance yet!


4. What is your favorite Summer month?  I guess I would say June b/c we always get to head to Gatlinburg as a family.  Even though its for dance it still a great vacation for us!


5. Pool, Lake, or Ocean?  Pool for sure!!  I don't like not being able to see what is beneath my feet!


6. One of my favorite Summer memories is.....?  Sitting at the country club pool with my sister every single day in the summer when we were growing up. 


7. What's your favorite secret bargain? Dollar spot at Target.  We rarely head over there b/c its on the other side of town but when we do the kiddos love taking their own money and buying something.  Bargain for me b/c I dont have to spend my money..haha!


8. Do you plan on or have you been watching the World Cup?  Not a chance.  Sports are almost never watched in our house.  The only time I think we have had anyting sports related on the TV is for the Superbowl or the Olympics.