Happy Halloween

So today was a super busy day at the school for the boys.  Even though it is Wednesday there was no Mass, Mass will be tomorrow.  Today there was excitement as everyone was getting ready for parties and trick or treating. I decided that there was no point in going home so I took my computer and edited in the van between parties and work.
The day started with John Michael's report card conference.  He did super great and I am so proud of him.  He is really growing up, which makes momma happy and sad all at the same time.

John Michael's party started the day at 10:15.  It was super fun, they went into the lunchroom and had a special snack.  A cookie cake and some pretzels.  They will be sent home with some massive goody bags, but Mrs. Cannova is going to hold them until time to go home.  I cannot say that I blame her at all. 

Danny's party was at 1:30.  They had Chicken Nuggets, and all sorts of treats.  There were chocolate dipped pretzel sticks, pretzel spiders, cupcakes, chips, and two goody bags, one from the parents and one from Miss Donaldson.  Needless to say they had a great time, and so did the parents.  I am always thankful that I can be there for my boys during the school year.  It is a blessing that I do not take for granted.

Work was business as usual.  Except for Debbie and I made the kids special Halloween snacks.  It was a fun day at ASC for the teachers and the kiddos.

We came home and got ready so taht the boys could go trick or treating.  Well so that we all could.  Amy, Terry, Sasha and Connor came over to walk the neighborhood with us. To say that they got a lot of candy is an understatement.  There were a lot of houses with lights out, and I am guessing that they were at church, especially since Halloween fell on Wednesday.  Some of the neighbors were amazing, there was a house decked out as a pirate ship with Pirates of the Carribean playing on the garage.  There was a "Thriller" house, it was all great.  Another thing I am thankful for is a great neighborhood!

We came home and hung out and of course inspected the candy.  Then it was time for bed for everyone.  I hope that everyone had a very happy and safe Halloween. 

Making Memories

Danny and Chandler went to bed somewhere around 4 this morning.  They were determined to stay up and they did it.  They were up by 6:00 and so was John Michael. I slept till about 7:00, thank you Brandon.  He took them to Jack's for breakfast and they felt special, I am so glad that he was willing to take them.

The boys played all day.  They rode bikes all around the neighborhood.  Played on the playground, played football, went fishing.  Our neighbors were having a yardsale so they went down there to check out their treasures.  Danny got John Michael a teddy bear, he was so proud.  Chandler also got a little stuffed animal for Emma and Cole.  Those boys are so sweet, and such good big brothers.

Chandler was going to spend the night again, but when it was time for showers he was ready to go home.  I really think that they were exhausted.  I hated to call Chastity, but considering Chandler fell asleep in the car in the driveway I knew that it was a good thing. 

Happy Birthday Josie and Kiersten

This morning started off pretty nice.  We worked together to get the house cleaned, it was not bad just needed to be swept and all that downstairs.  We knocked it our pretty fast which was nice.  I love the new house, but it is large so it takes everyone to keep it nice. If anyone has any tips on cleaning granite and marble let me know these are things I have never had so cleaning them is new to me.

We headed out to go to Miss Josie's second birthday party.  I cannot believe that she is two, I remember the phone call and the messaged pic letting me know that Josie was here and now she is telling me all about Minnie and Mickey Mouse and the fact that she is 2.  I cannot wait to get to work on her pitures, she is so so grown up now.  Watch my facebook page for more www.facebook.com/monicaannephotography I will hopefully be working on them soon.  I know that they will make me smile.

We left Josie's and headed to WalMart and to the Choppin' Block.  We did not need much but we needed some so I was glad to get it out of the way today and maybe we can avoid the stores the rest of the week.  We should have enough to get by.  I am praying that we do, especially since I have three weeks until I get paid.  The frustrations of being a grown up sometimes really get me down. 

To the lady at WalWart who pushed my 6 year old because he was carrying and Auburn cake I hope that someone beats you down before I do.  Seriously that was her reasoning she hates Auburn...LADY he is 6, screw you and the elephant that you ride in on, it is people like you who ensure that my loyalty will never waiver to the other side, which is dark and twisted. 

We left there and headed to the house where we put our stuff up and grabbed Kiersten's gift and headed down the street to wish her a happy 8th Birthday.  We only stayed a little bit, but the party was over.  We hate that we missed it, but Saturday's for the Thach family are anything but boring.

John Michael got a balloon and he draw a funny face on it when we  got home.  His sense of imagination is truly amazing. He can make anything spectacular.  He had a super special surprise when his friend Chason stopped by for a few minutes tonight.  It was just what the doctor ordered for my sweet boy who has been missing his friend so very much since school started. 

We headed home to watch some Auburn football.  They were playing Clemson in the Chick-Fil-A Kickoff Game.  The game was a good one even though we lost. It was truly back and forth until the very end.  I love my Auburn Tigers and always will.  They are a pretty young team, and they will get there, it i just going to take work.  Remember Auburn we are more than a team we are family!  I believe in Auburn and love it! WAR EAGLE!

Hot Dog Social

So today we started out early again, about 6:45 I woke the boys up and had them get going. I need them on a better routine and this seems to be working so we are going to stick to it!

I had to meet with Crystal from Crystal's Creations to pick up a wreath that she made for me for my cousin's baby shower. I also figure that it can be hung on the hospital door and on he wall close to the baby's crib. I hope that Amanda likes it as much as I do. If I had a girl, I would have a hard time giving this one away! I am definitely going to use her for a lot of things that I am working on, she is truly amazing! If you have not seen her work, please go check her out on FaceBook!

I also got the last few things that we needed for the shower. I love what I found too. I hope that Amanda does. It is lime green and hot pink and those are the colors she was aiming for! Girl, wait till Sunday, it is going to be great.

The hot dog social, which is sort of like the kick off to the school year was tonight. I cannot believe it, which seemed to be the consensus of everyone there. Seriously? School? Already? It was a lot of fun, the boosterthon DJ's were there and the boys, especially John Michael were having a ball. Danny is not much of a dancer, he got those shoes from Brandon but John Michael is like me, if there is music you dance! They also got to see their friends and teachers and other people from the school. It was really a lot of fun and it is something that I am glad the Home and School board does each year.

Danny went home with Chandler. This is his first spend the night away night and momma is a little nervous. I think he will do fine though. He is a good boy and was so excited. I am excited for him too. Chandler is his best friend and he has been wanting to spend the night for a while, so I am glad it all finally worked out. I promised him we would have Chandler over soon, but we have something every weekend this month! We will do it soon though, no doubt!

I also signed John Michael up for soccer. Danny wants to do fall ball, so needless to say we will be running all fall, but it is good and I am excited.

Brandon and I watched our wedding video tonight. It is the first time we have watched it in years. I laughed a lot, there were some funny things and to only be 10 years old it is dated, it is amazing how much has changed in 10 years. I also cried a lot because I got to see my daddy and hear his voice.

Well, I am off too bed. Tomorrow is going to be a long one, wedding tomorrow night, pray it all goes well! I am excited, but I always get a little nervous before weddings! You are all in my thoughts and prayers tonight as I go to bed!

Happy 4th of July

The 4th of July began with the Sunrise! Amy and I decided since it was about 5:30 we should just stay up for the night. If I get an hour of sleep I would be worse than if I got no sleep. It has been a while since I watched the sunrise because I did not go to sleep. It was really pretty too, once it finally happened. There was a point we wondered if it was a hoax and was not really going to rise just pop over the trees. We even contemplated trying to push the earth forward just a little to see if we could make it hurry up.

The kids were up at 8:30, which was really late considering we assumed they would be up at 6:30 at least Connor and John Michael. Well, we were wrong. It was ok though, I was able to pretty much have breakfast ready when they got up. Biscuits and cinnamon rolls, they were very happy with the choices. Of course they were ready to eat and jump in the water. Amy and I got the men out of the beds so that we would have some assistance watching them since they had some rest and we did not. Not to mention I had a paper to write.

Writing the paper was torture. It was something I typically could have done in a few minutes and instead it took a couple of hours. I got it posted, but have yet to read it again. I am sort of scared of what I wrote considering my state at that time. It was not good.

The kids played until the thunder started. Brandon and Terry went to grill when they got out of the water. We had pork chops, which again were very good! Brandon is becoming a grill master very quickly. Even the kids ate good, which is always good considering how hard they played.

When it was time to go I am always a little sad. I appreciate so much Amy helping me get the trailer cleaned. Thank you again. We had a goal on the road to stay awake and we did. We both ended up coming home though to neighbors still shooting fireworks. It is not New Year's no reason to wait till midnight, I wanted to go kick my neighbor's in the teeth, but I did not. I behaved. The boys passed out on the way home, and when we got home they went right back to sleep. I got in the shower and then the bed.

It was a great4th of July. It was complete with frogs, red mushrooms, guns with guys, toupeed (sp?) squirels, turtle stick fish, and best of all family and friends!

Roses are in Bloom

So when I went out today to water the plants on the deck, the mint julep roses were in bloom. I got these for Brandon for our anniversary. He is trying to get our yard nice and in that we are planting a rose garden. These are a very pale green and pink rose and they are so pretty. They must have started to bloom while we were at the lake. I am just glad that they finally did. They are very pretty. The green was not quite what the ad promised, but still they are unique and pretty and I am glad that I got them.

I made spaghetti tonight and Amy, Terry, Sasha and Connor came to eat with us. The boys love having people over and they all seemed to have a good time. I also made homemade bread, which was super yummy. I love to cook, I just wish I had the time and the money to get really creative.

I had a final to take to finish up this class, my last until we get back from the beach.

Well, I did not blog but only because when I finished my final it was 2 and I was ready for bed. I did remember you all in my prayers.

Good Friday

Today was Good Friday. It is a day that we stop and should remember that Jesus died for our sins.

Today was a busy day for all of us but it was a great day spent with my family and ended on a positive note being spent with my best friend.

John Michael and I got up this morning to run some errands. We went to find me something to wear for Easter and for Danny's First Communion. I really figured it would be a bust but it was definitely a success and I am glad I went on and went as I actually found a few outfits. Which is always good news for my closet especially. We also had to go to the grocery store. Danny wanted Chicken and Dumplins and tomorrow John Michael wants spaghetti and Brandon wants homemade bread. I also needed a few things for the week. I am glad to have this done.

While we went one way, Brandon and Danny headed to Home Depot to rent a tiller. They tilled the front and back flower beds so that we can plant the things that we have gotten. We plan to add to the yard each year, but this year we have done a lot, basically getting them ready. I cannot wait to see the finished product. So far everything looks great. Brandon even dug up my favorite daffodils so that we can replant them. They are definitely my favorite flowers, I just wish that they would bloom more than one time. Oh well, I enjoy them while they are here.

We have several trees that we planted this fall and I have been amazed with the peaches that are being produced on one of them. Obviously the peach tree. I did not know that one so young would produce.

When the tilling was done we all went to Sam's to get some more of the weed stop covering stuff. We also got drinks and a few things that we needed.

We got home and ate dinner. The Chicken and Dumplins were yummy. I love them, but do not make them often and usually not at all unless it is winter, but they are Danny's favorites! Then Brandon went back to the yard and I started cleaning the kitchen.

My best friend Amy came over to scrapbook. I have overwhelmed myself with the back log that I have and the things that I have collected for them over the years. I am getting there though, it will all come together soon. I need to bring all of mine upstairs and make a list of what I have and what I need. Progress is being made though. I think that tonight we talked more than actually worked, but it was great. Just spending time together and letting our kids wear each other out! No matter what I have going on I hope that Amy knows I am always here for her! We have been friends since high school and no matter how much time goes by between us talking we always pick right back up. I am glad that we are getting better at spending time together though!

So I have to go by Jellybeans first thing in the morning and boil eggs for dying tomorrow afternoon. Then we have a ballgame. John Michael has an off day but Danny plays and then home for more housework and yardwork. It is going to be busy day, but will also be a productive one! I am looking forward to a family day!

Headed to bed now, well after I put up the leftover food. I will be praying for all of my friends and family as always before going to sleep. I hope that this Lenten season has been blessed for all of you.

Seriously Late

So this morning started off great, the alarm went off and I was not even tempted to hit snooze. Probably because I had only been asleep a couple hours. Anyway, I was freezing so I laid down for what was going to be a few minutes only to be woken up at 8:20. Here is the things. Danny has to be at school at 8:00 and he and John Michael for that were both still sound asleep.

We all finallly got ready, and headed out to take Danny to school. We pulled into the school and Brandon signed Danny it at 9:20, then time to fly to Alabaster where I had a photo session to shoot some product shots. We were supposed to be there around 9:00, we pulled up to their house at 10:04. The good thing is we were able to get back on track, which is always something nice. It was not easy, but I did take the King of product shots with me, so that helped a lot. Thank you my love! The products were ver nice too. I love rosaries, and these were handmade, and so unique! If I cannot find Danny what I want to get him for his first communion, I plan on hiring them to make me some.

We took John Michael to lunch since he was so good, then to Wal-Mart as we are on a hunt for a bat still for him. No luck in Irondale either. Dizzy Dean I need to speak with you! If anyone knows someone who matters there, please send them my way! Thanks! We got Danny from school and headed to Meme's house so we could take some pictures of Brittany. She was going with her best friend to prom. They both looked gorgeous and I hope that they had a great time.

So I am officially exhausted. I am done with editing the pictures from Around The World in 80 Days, so watch the other blog for more information. Now onto weddings, products, sports, and proms.

Before I go to bed I will say a special prayer for you all. Please say a special prayer for my mom's health. While I still do not think she is going into much detail with many people, she is having some health issues and has some more tests on Monday and we are praying for positive results! Thanks everyone. Also, for any of my Facebook Friends...it was a rough start and it DID get better! I knew that it would! Thanks for caring!

9 Years Ago Today....

9 Years Ago today I married my best friend, the one that I laugh with, live for and LOVE! I cannot believe that it has been9 years it does not feel like that much time has passed. I remember it like it was yesterday. It was one of the greatest days in my life.

The two pics are pictures of pictures...I will have to get a lot of things scanned since I am in the process of cleaning out again! Wedding pics are a must!

Each day our love has continued to grow, we stand next to each other. Neither of us are in front of or behind the other we are always next to each other, a truly united pair.

I met Brandon in January of 1995. We were 14 almost 15 and the people that we were dating were friends and decided a double date to the circus would be fun. We did have a great time, and ironically Brandon and I hit it off from the beginning. We were instant friends, we continued to meet up at the ballpark where our brothers played. We exchanged phone numbers one night, even though we were both still dating other people, but we were truly friends. It grew into something more very quickly and I knew before I was 16 that I would have spent my entire life with him. All I wanted was to make him happy and to be with him. He did break my heart and for a few months we barely spoke. We started to become friends again and would date off an on, but that was it. I was terrified of being hurt. Years later when we were out of high school and actually both engaged, we were 20 he called and in no time we were best friends again. We called off our engagements. In November of 2001 we were engaged and in April of 2002 we were married. While the details go deeper and I could write about our love for hours that is the short story. It is our fairy tale and he is definitely prince charming! We truly went from strangers to friends to forever!

Today he came home, much earlier than I expected. He surprised me with gorgeous flowers and 2 cards. We had cub scouts so we headed out for that, had dinner at Pasquale's which was very good and then onto the store to get the things for the Q & U Wedding! Now we are home and exhausted. One more note the boys' plants have started to bloom!

Before I go to bed I will remember you all in my thoughts and prayers. I also pray that everyone has the opportunity to feel a love like the love that Brandon and I share. It is magical and rooted in our faith in God.

"So Faith, Hope and Love Remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love." 1 Corinthians 13:13

Flying Ace

Well, today was a gorgeous but cold Tuesday. I had a lot to do, but am glad to say that I was able to get our taxes completed, they are being reviewed now, and then I will file them. I felt like it was worth it to pay the extra with the business included. I cannot wait till I actually have gains instead of losses. 2011 is a year of great blessings so this could be one of them.

John Michael had a great day at school. They had a dentist come to visit them, and this really made his day. I have to say I am glad that he liked his visit, now maybe he will be excited when we go visit the dentist. I plan to call tomorrow to make appointments for us to get cleanings.

Danny also had a great day, but his was slightly longer than his brothers 8:30-2. Danny was at school at 7:45 and he was there until 7:30. It appears that 12 hours at school is playing a toll. He was exhausted when he came home. We did get homework done though, we will redo the spelling test practice in the morning though, he was falling asleep writing. We did have a few minutes of fun with his airplane gun though, that I am now calling Flying Ace. That little thing moves!

Tomorrow Monica vs the House starts playing again and the episode will feature John Michael's room, this includes drawers and closets. Recaps will be available on tomorrow's blog.

Well, definitely not before 9...in fact almost tomorrow is more accurate, but it is all good as I got to spend some time with my best friend. She is the one who knows too much and I do not have to talk to daily to know that she is there, and the same goes for her. Very few people stay in your life and have the impact that she has had on mine. I love you Amy and thank you for everything!

Before I go to bed, I will be remembering you all in my thoughts and in my prayers. Many intentions have been on facebook, or sent through e-mail or text and you should all know that they are never ignored! While I often wish that I could do more for those I care for, I always will pray that the situation becomes what you most need and desire.