I'm slacking and I admit it.

I know I know. June 22nd was the last time I posted. I have to admit that I am actually ashamed of myself. To make up for it I am going to show you pictures of my incredibly cute Stinky.

We went to the park the other day. It is right down the street from our house so we just walk to it. Recently they got some work out equipment. Babe and I were working out regularly when business was a little slow but now that it has picked up we don't go. I know I could still go, but Babe was the only reason I went so take him out of the equation and I would rather be home watching tv or scrapbooking. Who needs to be healthy anyways. When we go Stinky says he is my personal trainer. He gets on the machines and shows me how to use them and then tells me to get on and do it. It is actually very motivating.

 I know at this point you already forgive me, but just in case.

Why is it that little kids stick out their tongues to play dead?

We were there for 15 minutes and we both were ready to go home. It is way to hot and humid to be outside in Florida.

Love and Be Loved.

Does this make my butt look big?

The other day Babe and I were going out to dinner with some family. Just the 2 of us. No kids. I thought it would  be nice to pick up a new top. Spice things up a little bit. Out with some adult family, no kids, did I mention no kids. I went to Dressbarn by my house. I have never been to a Dressbarn. Walk by it all the time but have never gone inside. I figured I would check it out. They had some really cute stuff. I grabbed a couple of pairs of shorts and a few tops too. I had Stinky with me and as I am trying things on he is looking at me. Not talking, not singing, just looking at me. I get the first pair of shorts on and he says "Mom those don't make your butt look big" Did my 5 year old son just say that?  I couldn't do anything but laugh. Sure does bet "Mom do you have a baby in your belly" or "Mom why does your tummy giggle" You have to appreciate the honesty kids have. Especially when it is a compliment. You know they wouldn't say it to you if they really didn't mean it. Maybe the 6 pounds I have lost n the last 2 weeks is actually showing. I don't see it of course, but Stinky does, and that means a lot!

Love and Be Loved.

Oh Summer how do I love thee

Summer in Florida is hot. Really really HOT. Like take off your clothes, eat ice cream and stand in front of a fan and you are still hot, hot. You get my point. So, Babe and I decided that getting a pool would be a good investment for us. It is an 18 foot above ground. Babe dug it into the ground about 2 1/2 feet.

This is what we started with.

We decided that we wanted to put the pool 2 feet in the ground. We thought it would look nicer. Not to mention I don't want my neighbors staring at me, in my "backyard" bathing suit, as I climb the ladder to get in. If ya know what I mean.

This is what the hole looked like after Babe removed all the dirt.

This is the half way mark. I don't have any pictures past this point. I'm a slacker I know.

This is Stinky jumping into the pool after it is all done. Do you see the problem with this picture? Look at the right side of the picture, behind the ladder. Do you see it? It's a trampoline. Babe thought it would be oh so fun to put the trampoline next to the pool so the kids can jump into the pool from it. Like we haven't seen enough on America's Funniest Home Videos to know what the possibilities are. I foresee an increase in the amount of strawberry daquiris and pina coladas I will be consuming while sitting next to the pool, with my phone in my hand and the numbers 911 punched in waiting to hit send, with my ninja like reflexes. Maybe the trampoline gremlins will dismantle it and throw it away in the middle of the night while everyone is sleeping.

All in all I have to say that I am extremely happy with our purchase. It has been a blast for not only the kids, but us adults to. But don't take my word for it.

Love and Be Loved

Random Photos

Just wanted to take this time to share some random photos from this weekend.

See what I taught Stinky. This is a priceless tool that he will be able to use for the rest of his life.

This is Babe and the boys washing his truck or each other.

This is Stinky at school on Friday. They "camped" in the class room. They also got to wear their PJ's and make smores. Oh what I would give to be in Pre-K.

This is poor Rock. Babe likes to prove just how good of a dog he really is. He did not move from this position the whole time. He is better behaved than my kids.

Well that was our weekend in a nut shell.

Give love and you will be loved.

For the love of sisters

Last week my little sister Ashley came into town from Hawaii. While she was here dealing with tragedy, we did a lot of bonding. We decided to show our bond by, what else, a tattoo.

Isn't it cute. The story behind it is this. There are 4 sisters. The oldest, Heather, is represented by the biggest star which is purple for her favorite color. The second is pink and a little smaller, which is me. Ashely is blue and Shannon is green. Everybody all at once now, awwwwwww.

It was pretty painful. The green star caused the most pain.

What we do for the love of our sisters.

Show love and you will be loved.

A boys tongue

Stinky is quite the character. He is funny. Energetic. Loving. Crazy. A boy.

Recently my mother in law sent me this video. It is kind of grainy since it was taken by her cell phone, but I think you will get the point.



Do your sides hurt yet? I have never seen a tongue move so much. He does this every time he concentrates. Just like his daddy. Although daddy has learned to control his a little better then that.

Is that my son?

Trev had prep week in school the other day. They wore their cloths backwards, had team day and Nerd Day. Can you tell what day this is?

Need I say more.