Life According To Allyson

Friday, August 31, 2007

Party Time - Excellent!

Ok, so the post title really dates me. And some of you young'uns out there probably don't have a clue why. Zac's Birthday is on Sunday and we had a party for his friends today at our neighborhood pool. Thank goodness for the pool and a summer birthday 'cause I don't know what to do at a 10 year old boy's birthday party. Can we have it at the pool every year? To see all the party pictures click here.

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.

Monday, August 27, 2007

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.

Friday, August 24, 2007

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

Thursday, August 23, 2007

The Desperate Countdown Has Officially Begun

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

away.......

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

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????"