Work and Play

So today started off with me getting kicked out of the bed by John Michael. I do not know what his deal was, but he had a bad dream and came to our room. No big deal. Then he kicked me out of the bed not just once, but twice so I decided to come to the living room. I definitely do sleep on the couch as well as I do my bed. At least I was able to get some sleep though.
I had a photo shoot for a 5th birthday party today. I love events, and this one was a Princess party! Extremely cute. Watch www.monicaannephotography.com for more on the party.
After the party I came home to get Brandon and the boys and head to a Christmas party. This is our big family Christmas party and really is one of my favorite ones because I get to see family that I do not see often. It is more like a family reunion. I took my camera, but was so worn out I only took a few pictures. That made me pretty sad when we left, usually I am better than that.
We came home and Brandon and Terry fixed the downstairs shower. Even though we do not use it often, at least now we have the option again. Thank you Amy and Terry for helping out the Thach's yet again this weekend. We owe you.
Well, I am finally off to bed. I still have more I would like to do, but since I am seeing double I will go to bed. Photo shoot tomorrow morning, helping mom get her tree out, and then home to get laundry and yep...editing done. I hope that everyone is having a weekend full of many blessings.

Party Hard Sunday

The plan to get up this morning did not happen, in fact everyone in my house slept late. I cannot believe it. I guess we all needed it. We will do better, we will do better, we will do better. Let me rephrase that I will do better! Starting tomorrow that is.

Morgan's 3rd birthday party was today and it was a blast. The boys had the best time. Morgan seemed so excited with all of her presents. She is such a sweet girl, and truly precious. Her party was Strawberry Shortcake, and so cute. Kimy and Steven outdid themselves as always with activities for the kids. 2 water slides and a pool, not to mention the water guns! The decorations were adorable. I loved all of the pink and green. With 2 boys pink is something I do not get to see enough of. It was great to catch up with so many people.

I feel like I am making some progress with the house and all of the editing that I have to do. I have been focusing on the kitchen and of course laundry today. It is a never ending battle, but one that has some hope. The boys are pretty much grounded until their rooms are cleaned. Mainly because I busted my rear earlier this week with it and now they are both trashed. Needless to say I am not a happy momma.

Well, tomorrow I have to finish a presentation and a paper for class and work on some more pictures. I also have to get this house in order.

I cannot believe that July is now a thing of the past. Hello August. So many things happening this month personally and with business. So many blessings! Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers tonight. Going to take some Aleve for my shoulder and going to bed. Good night all!

Spring Break Friday

Today was the last official day of Spring Break, of course we have the weekend, but it has been a great week. Except that it is more than obvious I have completely neglected my daily chores of cleaning! I wanted to enjoy time with the boys, and while I could not stop with the laundry everything else went by the wayside, that is what next week is for right?!

Today was an exceptional lazy day. I was actually looking forward to laying out on the back deck. I want to shield as many as I can from me in a bathing suit. Anyway, when I went outside today I was run off by red wasps on a mission to destroy. I thought I had wasp spray so I could turn their mission into a suicide one, but I was wrong. I will be investing in some though as I love the sun and will not be kept away by some crazy creatures. On tomorrow's to do list.

We decided to take advantage of the day, and I scrapbooked almost all day and worked on pictures that needed to be edited. It was great to be able to get some things done that I have wanted to do and not had the time. Well, the pictures I have been working on, but scrapbooking is a different story. I have so much stuff to get into books that our office in unusable until I get it done. I actually completed one book...2008's year in review and moved onto the Christmas 2008 album. I love Christmas so it always gets a book to itself. I am still working on it. I completed the pictures of Morgan Makenzie's Baptism. Brandon completed the editing of the Baptism video and those are ready to be delivered. Hopefully I will be able to get in touch with Kimy and we can get them to her this weekend. Danny even helped me with scrapbooking which was a lot of fun for both of us.

Baseball practice was canceled tonight, which I have to admit I was okay with. I have been up their every night this week so a night off was a nice change.

Well, I am off to bed since it is almost tomorrow and I have a long day ahead of me. John Michael has practice, we have a Birthday party to go to, Danny has a practice game and then Brandon is videoing a play and I am doing photographs. It will be a great day with lots of pictures! Before I go to bed tonight I am saying a prayer for all of my friends and family. I am also saying a special prayer that this project is the beginning of many doors opening for Brandon and myself. We are ready for great changes!