Goodbye September

I cannot believe that September has come and gone.  2012 seems to be moving faster and faster.  I am glad to know that even though I feel like the yeaar is going to eat me alive from time to time, it does look like I will make it  out alive. 
Today was a seriously rainy and just gross day.  Danny was supposed to have a game so we drove to Trussville to sit and wait and have the umpires finally call it. 
We headed back home and got back to work.  I started to list on eBay and am praying that a little extra money will come and that it will go a long way!

Leader's Unite

So this morning was like every morning we were rushing out the door and down the mountain.  We made it to school though which is what is the goal every morning.
After I dropped the boys off I headed to the Botanical Gardens with Erica and her beautiful daughter.  The session was perfect, classic and unique all in one.  Stay tuned to my photography blog for more on this great session.
After the photo shoot I came home and got to work on homework and on getting things organized in the office.  There is still so much that needs a home and I just do not know what to do with it.  I am going to start taking pictures for eBay and Ashley's list soon and  maybe I can get these things to a good home and have a little extra money. 
Tonight was the leader's meeting for Cub Scouts.  We try to get together once a month to plan out the month and get things ready for the upcoming pack meeting.  This next one is going to be our Halloween party, which is always a lot of fun. 

Using Your Head

John Michael's baseball game was top priority this morning.  We had to be there by 8:30.  There is a lot on the to do list for today.  John Michael and I headed out with a quick stop by McDonald's, his favorite place.  Danny and Brandon headed to Clay to get Uncle Patrick and then they came to the game.
I will say that the 8:30 game time means better parking. Of course the absence of bathrooms at Brookwood Forrest Elementary is still a pain and the absence of Refs leaves me with the question of what does BUSA Soccer do with all that money? 
John Michael's tem played another Mountain Brooke team but this time we won.  They had a great time and John Michael blocked a ball with his head while he was playing goalie.  We had to laugh because it was an accident, but as he told the story throughout the day, it got better and better. 

After the game the boys and I headed home.  We had to get the garage ready for Brandon's work benches and what not from the old house.  Storing them was just no longer an option and Uncle Patrick helped him get them.  Then they headed to get a couch for mom's sitting room.  Of course that was a nightmare of  different color.  It is over now and in the room, where it looks okay.  Hopefully now we can get the daybed sold, it would be nice to have a little extra money, even though it will go straight to bills and whatnot. 

While today was busy we accomplished a lot and got a little more stress off our backs! 

Fridays are Always Full

So today Bradon and I took the boys to school.  I love the fact that he is off on Fridays and is able to spend some time with all of us.  At the end of last year we took advantages of these mornings and made them date days with breakfast at Legend's.  They are closed now, which is pretty dang sad, so today we ran through Bojangles, mainly because of the fact that they have Diet Mountain Dew.  Yes, we do allow drinks to determine where we eat.  Caffiene always trumps food inmy opinion.
I had a photo shoot so we headed to Hoover to visit the Aldridge Gardens.  It was a great shoot with an adorable little boy.  He had just turned one and it needed to be documented.  I love my job and the amazing people that I am blessed enough to work with each day! 
I did find out that Aldridge Gardens is going to start enforcing their Photographer's Guild, which means I have to come up with a spare $75.  That is definitely one of those things that is easier said than done.  I have so many sessions there this fall that I am going to have to make it happen.  I will be spending some time praying on this one.  I definitely did not need any extra stress.
Brandon and I headed home so that he could be there when the guys arrived to look at the cabinets in the kitchen that have been busted since before we closed.  Just add that whole deal to the experience.  Another negative bites the dust.  They were supposed to replace the cabinet and instead they placed a skin over it so that you cannot see it.  You know what butt holes....just because I cannot see it does not mean it is not there!!!!
Anyway.  The boys had great days at school and I had a great afternoon at After School Care.  We had planned to go outside, but with the supervisor our with pink eye inside was what happened.  Plus there were a lot of kids today.  Seems like more would be home early with it being a Friday, but that was definitely not the case. 
Since I am in charge when Mrs. Debbie cannot be there we had to stay at After School Care a little later than normal.  I took the boys for a Sonic Blast for a treat on our way home.  They were seriously thrilled!

We went swimming for a little while tonight.  I know that the pool will be closing soon and I wish that we could use it every day.  Next summer I plan to be there too much!  I love to swim and to get sun and I figure why not.  Great memories come from summers at the pool.  CAscade Plunge? Zamora Park? Memories coming in yet?

We have Sheetrock

So today was slightly hectic.  The boys had school, but they got out at 1:00, which leaves very little time  for me to do anything.  They had great days though, which means so much. 
I worked on getting some things listed on eBay, the need to make some extra money is pretty urgent.  It will definitely make the move a little easier if we are a little further out of debt and if we are able to get the extras that we need for the house quickly, like fans for each bedroom, and a fence.  We will see if it all works out the way that would be ideal. 
The boys and I packed up the winter clothes which was a huge relief for the closet rods.  We did not pack up Brandon's but this is a long weekend so maybe we will get more things done.  If anyone wants to drop off some boxes you know where I live and I would be VERY appreciative.  :0)
Danny had All Star practice tonight, they only had seven show up and I am hoping that number increases soon.  Danny will be devistated if there is not an 8 year old team.  We also found out that if enough decide to play our first tournament is this weekend!  YAY!!
Brandon ran by the house, the sheetrock was delivered, which was great to see.  They still have not corrected the mistakes, maybe soon.  On his way to practice he got a speeding ticket, which pisses me off.  He has a lead foot and hopefully this will change now.  Seriously Argo sucks, but he knows how broke we are right now and how bad the cops are and yet he was running 60 down old Springville.  Anyway, I was not a happy momma.  We do have sheetrock, which makes me happy!  Now if we can get them to move it and get it done we will be good to go.