Space Jam

Today was another very dreary day.  I would love a day full of sunshine.  I seriously need some Vitamin D.  One or two dreary days is one thing, and I am usually miserable by then, but over a week and I am seriously not a happy woman, or a very awake one.
I did manage to get a few things on eBay and on Ashley's list, which is definitely a plus.  I also got a few pictures taken so that I can hopefully get some more things listed tomorrow.  I am having to take it one box at a time.  The sooner I get rid of this stuff the sooner I can get on with it.  I am tired of seeing boxes and I know that Brandon is too, I am working on it though.  Still need that cabinet and/or book shelf so if you have one you do not need let me know. 
The boys' had a great day at school today.  John Michael came home with 5 books and wanted to read them all.  If only there was that kind of time when we got home. 

At after school care we watched Space Jam.  I only got to see bits and pieces, but I forgot just how cute and good that movie really is.  I think I need to try to find it for BluRay or DVD.  A good one to have in the collection.  At least I think so. 

I got to see Amy and Clyde's baby girl today and let me just tell you all she is absolutely adorable.  She is so sweet and Amy looks amazing!  So happy for the whole family!

Well I am headed to bed, hoping that tomorrow goes smoothly, there is so much to do and the time to get it done is very limited. 

Weekend is Over

Well today we woke up again to the amazing sights, smells, sounds, etc of the lake. It was great. Brandon cooked breakfast again. I think his desire to cook while we are there is another reason that I like it so much ;)

We spent the rest of the morning and into the afternoon swimming and soaking up some serious sun. Margie made us a great little flower bed around one of our trees. I love it! Thank you thank you thank you Margie. We had some hosta that the previous owners had in a pot (that was broken) and it has just been hanging out. She asked if we cared if she planted it. Of course we did not. Now to get some easy to maintain flowers and add them and we are well on our way to having a nice yard to go with our lake view.

Brandon came up and grilled hamburgers again. Again him and the cooking work miracles for my feelings of the lake. When we came up to eat we also started to get ready to leave. We gave the kids about an hour to play and I started on the last of the laundry, the washing of the dishes from lunch and just random picking up. Then before we left I cleaned all the counters, swept, vacuumed and mopped. Not to forget the toilets and sinks! I love coming back to a clean place. If only we were coming back soon, but it will probably be about three weekends. We have to get ready for the beach and then go, so I do not mind.

We hitched up the trailer and headed home. Then to unhitch, unload, eat dinner, showers, baths, bedtime!!! Now that everyone else is in bed I am headed there myself. I have a lot to get done this week and next week. I am ready though. The Vitamin D this weekend was very motivational! Before I head to bed I will say a prayer for you all. I have to admit I am looking forward to sleeping in my bed!

More Yard Work Sunday

From the looks of things it appears that Sunday will be our yard work day. The boys' plants have been overtaking my kitchen so today Brandon built them a raised garden to plant in. He also fenced in the whole corner where it is so that they can plant flowers, and some of the more winding plants behind the fence but not in their garden. They were pretty excited as they started taking their plants from the little buckets to the big garden. I hope that they all make it! I want my boys' to enjoy gardening. I love to do it, but am just not talented so I watch. I try to convince everyone that I am supervising, but usually enjoying a good book and vitamin D.

It was a great day, and is going to end with a short blog. Mainly because I am tired and ready for bed. I have been working outside, editing pictures, trying to clean, and working on homework! It is just a typical day for momma! Oh well, I love my typical so it was nice!

Before I go to bed I will be saying a prayer for all of my friends and family. My mom is going to have 2 tests tomorrow to check a mass on her kidney. Please pray for great results! Thank you everyone!

Spring Break Thursday and Happy St. Patrick's Day

Spring Break is almost over and I have to admit I am a little sad. I do not feel like we have done anything really. I wanted to go somewhere so bad, and so did the boys. Next year I will have to plan better and try to save so we can make a trip, even if it is a short one.

Today was also St. Patrick's Day. I love this holiday and I think it is because it is all fun. Unfortunately there was no green beer for me. I thought about adding some food coloring to my wine, but decided against it since it was just me and the boys. Brandon got home not that long ago from his long day at work.

The boys and I dressed in our green, I had to shield us from the pinching leprechauns! We had a fun day. Danny got some new shorts. He had none. Well, one pair that I bought him before a birthday party a few weekends ago, but that was it. The downside to cleaning out the closets. I also took the boys to CVS, they have been begging to go. Danny got a telescope, if he is still into it we have a nicer one that we got a few years ago put up for him. It might workout for Christmas this year. John Michael got Play-Doh and a zhu-zhu puppy. Boys will be boys. They had a blast playing. I felt like they needed a special surprise.

I did manage to lay out for about thirty minutes. Not long but definitely some much needed Vitamin D. I so love the sun. I am hoping to get at least an hour in tomorrow, but we shall see. I also finished editing one set of the three I have to do. While I was laying out I started to read Charlie St. Cloud. I have wanted to see the movie for a while, but had to read the book first. Well, I have read it all, could not put it down. All I know is I need a new box of tissues before I get the movie, I used the one I had with the book.

After playing with the new goodies it was baseball time! Seems like that is going to be a major part of my life through at least May. Again it is a good thing I love it! John Michael had another night of watching his brother, he doesn't have practice until Saturday morning. He brought a few things to play with and was great.

We came home to look at the moon for a little while with the new telescope then showers and bed time. Now it is almost midnight and I am headed to bed! Before I go to bed I will be praying for all of my friends and family. I am also saying a special prayer tonight for several people. One is baby Jemma who is continuing to improve every day. The second is for my friend Terri. So many things happen and while they might seem small they can also seem like mountains that we must climb. Know that all mountains can be climbed, but do not ever go alone. Arm yourself with God, and with the support of family and friends. I love you all! Thank you for always making my mountains seem smaller.