Saturday

So getting out of the house was something that had to happen today for all of our sanity. 

The boys both had ball games.  Danny's team was definitely glad to have their catcher back.  John Michael's team was also glad to have him back on board. 

After John Michael's game his coach took the team to Dairy Queen.  Talk about fun and LOUD!  I love the DQ in Clay but it is Small and loud with a few people.  A team of 5 and 6 year old makes for  vey loud DQ!  It was a blast though and all of the kids had so much fun, which means the most to me!  Thanks again for John Michael's ice cream Coach Matt!

Brandon was working at Mom's before and in between games.  For anyone who thinks a tornado hits and thats it...well it is not the case at all. 

The boys and I went over there for a few minutes between the games.  We also discovered that the copper theives had struck.  Let me say something....You people who steal from anyone SUCK!  People who steal from people who have been through something like a tornado, suck does not even begin to describe it.  In fact, there is a special place in hell for you guys, and guys when it is too good for you!  I am so serious and remember what a BITCH it is when KARMA comes your way!

Frantic Friday

This morning started out with everything running smoothly. We were all up and out the door in time and with nobody crying or arguing. We made it to school with everything that we needed for the day and the boys were all smiles. I met the Tiger Cub leader and got the candy that her parent's had brought for the goody bags for next week.

Brandon and I headed to KMart to get the grill that we had put on layaway out so we could take it to the lake. This is where the snag in our plans happened. Layaway does not open until 10, we were hoping to be headed home from the lake by 10.

We came home and I looked into some things that I wanted for my photography company. While I could not find what I was looking for I did find something perfect. As soon as they arrive MonicaAnne Photography will offer gift certificates. I also plan to give these as gifts to those who I have done sessions for. I am excited. We also got a few things together for Brian. Hopefully he will find them useful.

We left home headed to drop off a disc from a photo session. Then headed to KMart. Where again there was a problem. One of our payments did not post to our layaway. Fortuately I had all of the receipts so they made it right, but not before having us stand around for an hour. We ran by the Clay Post office so I could mail some other discs from a wedding and then to drop some stuff off for Brian, then to the lake. We stopped by the courthouse so I could get the tag for the lake, but I need my cousin's drivers licence too. I swear if something could be easy that would be wonderful!

We made it to the lake put the grill in the shed and high tailed it to Irondale to get the boys! I am happy to report that they had great days and that John Michael got a green face, which made it a week off all green. We promised him Dairy Queen if he did it and he did so we did. Super proud.

I have every Christmas present that I had already gotten wrapped and ready for the trees! This is a great accomplishment. All of the women (almost) and all of the girl children that we buy for are done! We still have the boys and men. We also have the boys' bigger gifts, but that will come soon enough. Layaways will be started as soon as I have a little extra. It would be even nicer just to go get it and be done with it. We shall see which way it works out. I also have some pictures to print and get in frames and then get those wrapped, but then I am done! All great news.

We took some change that we had to the store to cash it in. We had been trying to wait and use it on vacation but with all we have going on this week we know that we will probably need it. This weekend will be spent in the truck, and on the go, but it is all good and I am looking forward to it.

Extra battery is charging for the camera for tomorrow, boys are in bed, and I am headed there myself. I hope that everyone has a great weekend. Keep an eye on http://www.monicaannephotography.com/ for all of the sessions that are coming up. It is going to be great! Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Running Around

So today started off pretty lazy. We let John Michael sleep until he woke up on his own so that he would get as much rest as he needed and so that we could check out his rash. This meant we all just sort of laid around trying to be quiet.

When John Michael got up the rash was pretty much gone. There was one little spot on his leg. I was amazed. We watched him throughout the day and he did great and it all went away. We went on and did the Benadryl again today, since it was still there this morning and the nurse said 12 hours without it and then he should be good to go. Hopefully he will not need anymore.

We do think (at least we hope) we know what he got into. Friday is when Brandon moved the TV. Since he hung it and he wall it is on is an exterior wall there was more insulation and all that fun stuff. It started on his hands and we think he must have gotten into some of that somehow. Praying that is it and that he is at the 100% mark tomorrow.

Also praying for green smileys all week...All month would be even better! I have told him that I will take him to Dairy Queen for an ice cream treat if he gets green smiley faces all week. We shall see what happens, but I know that he can do it.

We went to mom's for a late lunch early dinner. She made roast, carrots, mashed potatoes, gravy, turnip greens, and corn bread. It was very good. I do not remember the last time that she cooked like that, but I am glad that she is getting back into the habit. Margie, Logan and Mackenzie also came to eat. The kids all had a blast playing, and when they are happy I am happy.

Brandon and I ran to the store to get the stuff for chili tomorrow night and the boys stayed at mom's. It was definitely nice to get in and out of the store for under $50, something not possible when the boys are with me.

Danny went to visit Grandma, Uncle Kenny, Uncle Donnie, and Uncle Patrick. He went to sell some more popcorn for the cub scout troop. He is getting closer and closer to that $500 mark. I hope that he does not stop there, I am super proud of him for all that he has done to get it sold. Hopefully Brandon will remember to take it to work this week. We will see it could be next week.

While Danny was selling he also got the foam finger and claw that Uncle Kenny got for them at the National Championship Game in January. The boys are super pumped that they have them and cannot wait for the next game so that they can wear them. WAR EAGLE!!!

Well, we are home and the boys have eaten again, bathed and in bed so I am headed there myself. I will say a prayer for you all.