VBS Day 1

Today was the first day of Vacation Bible School at St. Francis. Danny was so excited he was up at 6:30. When I told him it was okay to go back to sleep I did not mean for all of us to go back to sleep but we did. Needless to say Brandon was late, so he had to work late. We were not late but a little more rushed than what I was hoping for.

The boys had a great time. Danny was glad to see some friends from school and John Michael said that he met a lot of new friends. He also mentioned that he really liked the girls.

John Michael made a Clay alien, which was really cute and a rocket. Danny got a pencil and played some games. They both had fun which made me happy.

While they were there I went to try to get a few things for the beach. I am trying to figure out what we will do our pictures in, I want something different. So far no luck. I will keep trying though. Stay tuned and please feel free to share all ideas with me, I am open to suggestions.

When Brandon got home we went to get beach chairs. We have used just the bag chairs for several years and I really wanted a beach chair! I am glad to report that we each have one. I wanted to stay in mine until I was actually in the sand, but there is a lot to do this week.

Well, I am off to bed. A little later than I wanted, but that is life. I will remember you all in my prayers tonight!

All About the Van

So today was a day that was all about the van. Getting ready for vacation means several things including an oil change, tire rotation, washing, even vent visors.

The boys are still working on the den as I am still working in the office. I did get pictures done of several of my props, which is nice because I was able to tell what I have as well as organize them some. I also have several picture frames that I will be giving away with session and I was able to get them gone through. Well some of them.

I have to figure out what we are going to do for our family beach picture, I am so excited. I want something fun and different this year.

I have also been working hard on finding the alphabet in hidden places for photography. We will see what I came up with today.

Anyway, Brandon went and did the videography for a Mass at the Cathedral tonight so hopefully that with the wedding I have coming up we will actually have a little spending money this year. We shall see.

Well, I am off to bed.I will remember you all in my prayers. I hope that everyone has a wonderful weekend. Also to Sybil, I hope that today was a great day! Happy Birthday and we love you!

BTW....8 days until the beach !!!

A weekend At the Lake

When Friday begins by getting up to go to the lake you know it is going to be a great weekend. This is our last one for a few since we are headed to the beach in 15 days! My heart is at the beach and I cannot wait until we are there full time, my second favorite place is definitely the lake!

So we got up there, took the trailer so that we could load up the grills. We did this as soon as we got there. One it allowed us to get it done, unhitch the trailer and then enjoy the weekend. We also were able to jump in the lake to cool down, some of those things were heavy as all get out, but we managed.

Then we went to the store to get groceries for the weekend. Before we left we got my mom's place ready for Margie and the kids who came and spent the weekend with us. Mom was supposed to come, but she ended up sick. The boys were so excited when we got home from the store and they saw Margie's car. It was great!

Well, after dinner and a lot of playing it was time for bed! If all Fridays could be like this that would be amazing! Maybe one day. Of course owning a house would be wonderful first. And that is how it will work. I keep praying for some answers and the sooner that they arrive the happier I will be.

Anyway, I have fallen behind on my blogging, but I did not fall behind on my prayers! I hope that you all had an amazing Friday.

Sometimes Fridays Trump Mondays

So today started off great. Danny was excellent this morning. He got ready and everything without any fighting. We left early enough to stop and get breakfast and just enjoy the morning. He is my little man and it is rare to spend some quality time with him, even rarer for that time to be in the mornings. John Michael and Brandon stayed home in bed while I took him to school.

Anyway. Brandon, John Michael, and I were able to get a good bit done in the house today, still have a ways to go but progress was definitely made.

After school it was like a Monday lightening rod hit the house. Danny was not minding at all, refusing to do his homework, and pitching an all out fit. I do not know where those genes come from but they need to disappear. Needless to say he is grounded, which means no Chess tournament. John Michael is grounded which means no birthday party. Part of me really wants to cave, but the other part of me knows that he has to learn a lesson and I am concerned that this might be the best way. They have both got to realize that this behavior is NEVER ok. I am going to bed praying about what to do. I know that I do not want this to be my summer and I think that carrying through with the punishment will be best.

Well, the boys are in bed, and trust me that was no fun either. Now I am headed there. I am praying that this weekend improves otherwise the only time we will go out is when we go to Mass. Not that we can afford to go anywhere, but we can at least go outside, but until homework is done even that is not happening. Mainly because of the horrible fit that happened this afternoon.

I will pray for all of you. I hope that your weekend has started off on a lighter note than my own! I also hope that it continues to be a great one.

Beach countdown....29 days!