Flashback Friday - Meet The Family

David, Roy, Heather, Allyson, Heidi and Steve

This picture was taken not long after Steve and I became engaged. For Christmas I surprised him with a trip to St. Louis to see his family. This was the first time I met them. This was taken at Christmas 1993. That is a heck of a long time ago.

And Another Year Begins

Zac, Emily and Aubrey on Zac and Emily's first day of school

Emily

Zac

This is "The Group" we walk to and from school with each year

Monday Morning Musings

Woo Hoo!!! First day of school has come at last!

Since when did my son have a fashion opinion.

Since when were shirts with any type of collar or buttons considered "DORK" shirts?

I guess I get to go school shopping for Zac all over again. Either that or convince him that "dork" is the new black.

My sister was sad and crying when she sent her son to school today. Should I feel guilty about the little happy dance I did?

I have had a headache since Wednesday. It is getting rather annoying.

I would KILL for some Tex-Mex right now. Too bad there isn't a good restaurant for oh, 1,200 miles or so from here.

I get to go to the store today and only take 2 kids with me!

I could take a nap today if I wanted to.

I just looked at the clock. I only have 2 hours left before I have to pick up the kids. Today went by REALLY FAST. Apparently I can only do one - take a nap or go to the store with 2 kids.

Happy Birthday Grandma!

Above is a picture of my grandmother with her twin brother

Below is a picture of my grandma and grandpa

Happy Birthday! I love you.

Flasback Friday - I ♥ The 80's

Kay, Kristy, Farrah, Allyson

OK, so again I must say that I think Farrah looks so much like Aubrey. Steve thinks so too so I know I am not just imagining it. I love this picture because of all the cultural icons in it. Like the macrame thing hanging down, mom's rose colored glasses, the orange walls, the spelling thing (I can't remember what it is called) Farrah is playing with, the Simon game I am playing, the Strawberry Shortcake pillowcase, the Holly Hobby pillowcase under Kristy.

I ♥ the 80's

The Desperate Countdown Has Officially Begun

I'M GOING CRAZY

I'M GOING CRAZY

I'M GOING CRAZY

I'M GOING CRAZY

Have you ever been in a situation that could be a little stressful and crazy but you manage to deal with it, no problem?

And then you realize the end is in sight.

And all of a sudden what you were able to handle just fine suddenly becomes unmanageable.

Like you just can't possibly stand one more minute of it.

Right now, Monday, and the start of school is so very

far

far

far

away.......

Who Knew???

It has been so long since I have done anything

C R E A T I V E

I didn't know I still had it in me. I bought the stuff to make these pictures almost a year ago, finally made them a few weeks ago and my DARLING and ever so SEXY husband just hung them today. Before you get all excited about what a good artist I am, you must know that it is scrapbook paper I decoupaged onto artist canvas. I got the canvas on sale so each picture cost me about $5.

High School Re-View

Because of our TRAUMA last week with the skull fracture and all, we had to postpone our

High School Musical 2

viewing PAR-TAY. We had it this afternoon. It was fun. Except the last 40 minutes or so when everyone was running berserk (so that's how you spell it) through the house and I am sitting on the couch going, "doesn't anyone want to watch the movie????"

OK, so don't laugh at me but I saw this shirt at the store today and I HAD to have it:

Steve said I was such a nerd when he saw me wearing it, but then he said I was a pretty cute nerd so I guess it is ok.

This is the gang eating pizza and actually watching the movie.

Emily, Kylee and Rylee

Meg, Maddi, Aubrey and Kierra

What time is it?

Summertime

It's our vacation.....

Rock Star - Losing My Religion

OK Kristy, lets see if this one does it for you:

Monday Morning Musings

○ On Friday when I realized that the kids only had one more week of summer left before they start school, I was so SAD.

○ Today when I realized that the kids only had one more week of summer left before they start school, I was so EXCITED!

○ Does anyone else wonder where SUMMER went? I feel like it just started.

○ I am going to have to get back in the ROUTINE of getting everyone up and ready in the morning. Great.

○ Did you know they changed the words to the PRIMARY song from "Mother knows just what is right each and every day" to "I want to do just what is best each and every day"?

○ Why is it that I can be so ORGANIZED in everything (church callings, PTA president) but my own life?

○ Why is it that I want to CLEAN and organize every house I walk into except my own?

○ Farrah finally did her Sunday CONFESSIONS yesterday and I have to say people, they were pretty BORING. I need the good DIRT.

○ I just found out that the annual Stake Primary TALENT SHOW is next month. I am trying to figure out what I can plan for that day so we have to miss it. Oops...did I say that out loud?

○ Every time I look at Kristy's blog I get that song STUCK in my head. Thanks Kristy. Could you please do a new first post?