SFX vs. Mt. Brook

This morning started early with John Michel's first soccer game.  He was so excited.  The boys' both love sports, which makes me happy.  Even though we stay slammed all year,  I know the day we will come that they will be on their own and we will be bored.  so for today and until that day comes I am thankful for the craziness that is my life. 
The game was atBrookwood Forrest Elementary, which to us is about as convienent as sandpaper for toilet paper, but hey it is what is it is.  This is going to be a little rant about the new league that the school joined.  First, too much mass chaos at that field...13 games at one time.  Seriously.....too much going on.  Second, there are NO refs.  Third, there are NO bathrooms.  Fourth, the parking is horrible, it would be bad with two games going on with 13, cars are parked down South Brookwood Road, it is pathetic.  I am not really sure what the leauge uses the funds that they collect for since Refs are not provided.  Anyway, just irritating.  Now to the game.
The boys played great, they had a great time too.  The Mountain Brook team was rough and they lost, but they will get better and they had fun and in my opinion that is really what matters.  The kids are enjoying it and they are learning and that is what we all should want for our babies. 

We headed home after the game to watch Auburn and Louisianna Monroe.  It was a great game, and we finaly got a W under our belts, even though it was a field goal in OT.  I am so proud of the Auburn Tigers.  Of course I always am because they are playing hard.  It is all new this year so they have to find their groove. They will soon.  WAR EAGLE!!!

Craig, Liz, Lydia, and Mallechi came over to eat Brandon's hamburgers and hotdogs, and just hang out.  It was so great catching up with them and it not being at work or right at 8:00 in the morning when we are dropping the babies off at school.  It is nice to be able to enjoy the house and have guests, and not have to stress about how bad everything looks.  We laughed, and caught up and just had a good time.  After they left the boys passed out.  They had been going non stop and seriously I think they were asleep before Craig and Liz made it to the Interstate. 

Photo Shoots and Practice Games

So today was super hectic for me. MonicaAnne Photography blog will be going to exciting places very soon so keep your eyes peeled at www.monicaannephotography.com All of the business lately has me feeling very blessed, I cannot express my appreciation in words.
The downside is what I am missing. Today I missed Danny's baseball practice and John Michael's first practice game. It is not easy to miss out on things, but I know that they understand. I went and got a picture of John Michael on the field and then I headed out.
We missed one birthday party this afternoon, but made it to one tonight so I guess it all evens out. I hate to miss things, but I can only do what I can do and everyone knows that I love them. At least I hope that they do. I definitely told them.
The birthday party was great, we got t catch up with some friends we have not seen in years! I love catching up and as we all grow up I hope that we can remain close. I am not having people over until we move but when we do it is on. I am looking forward to having people over and catching up more, especially during the summer when we can catch up by the pool!

January Comes to a Close

So today is the last day of January. So many things have changed this month and I have a new outlook in many aspects of life. One tornado a week and a day ago has changed so much for me in a few seconds, but I know that there are many blessings to come out of this truly tragic event.
This morning the school had a small gift for the parents as part of Catholic Schools Week. It is always a fun morning in carpool when they do this. The kids are excited and it means a lot to me that they do this for the parents. Having my boys in Catholic School is definitely not easy, but I know that it is what they need and that it will make them the best that they can be throughout life.
One more load of laundry and I will be done, well caught up. As you all know laundry never really ends. I was so proud of this very small feat though. Of course I left it on the bed, which does not make Brandon very happy. I will get better on that note.
The boys' had great days today and did pretty good at basketball practice. John Michael was not feeling it as much as Danny, but that is okay. He will get there.
Well, I am off to bed, I was so far behind on my blog mainly because until tonight I have sat down and fallen asleep. Things will get better.

What Part of Clean Your Room is So Hard

So Brandon got up this morning and headed to the scrap yard with my old stove. $10, but hey it is $10 we did not have before and the old stove is officially history!!! Then he went to my mom's to go to the dump, then he washed his truck! Then one more errand and he was home.
Well, the boys and I missed choir practice, because of Danny's knee after he soaked it he was pretty sore so we decided to rest. Then they were told to clean their rooms. John Michael did his without any problems, he even helped clean the living room. Danny was a completely different story. It ended up being a VERY long day and the comment "What Part of Clean Your Room is So Hard" came out of my mouth many times.
After Brandon got home I went out to finish up Christmas shopping. I think I am completely done now! YAY! Now to finish up the wrapping and hiding and waiting for Christmas Eve! I love this time of year. I also bought a few things for next year's Christmas, Yep, I have already started! I hope to do even better for the 2012 Christmas than I did for 2011. I love to give gifts and the best way for me to make it happen is to start a year in advance! It works!
I came home to his room still not clean, which is so frustrating. I got the kitchen about halfway done, but we do have a kitchen table again which is a HUGE plus. Now for the dining room table and then we should be there. That is my goal for tomorrow!
So I am caught up on editing, and now my blog. Hopefully I will stay that way!

Lazy Sunday

Danny called early this morning and was ready to come home. It was not too early about 8:00. I am always glad when my boys come home from a spend the night night. I always miss them, as they get older I will probably always be a little sad I know that they are going to be the go go go type just like I was.
We wanted to go to Mass this morning, especially with the new translation starting today, but we were all so tired and to say it was nasty is a definite understatement. I know that it is not a good excuse, but it is the truth.
I worked on the laundry some, but more than that I worked on pictures and homework. With Thanksgiving I have fallen behind and I am going to have to do some serious rear end busting to get caught back up. I do not like to be running right on time, much less late. Early is the way that I like to roll. We will see how this week works with me.
I had to cancel 2 shoots today because of the rain. With Christmas coming soon, I just hope the weather cooperates a little better. Tomorrow is not looking too good either though. We shall see. Everything will work out the way that it is supposed to though.
Well I am off. Trying to get the boys' in the shower and ready for bed and tomorrow. It seems to be easier said than done.
Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.