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Today was the School Mass, and so that I did not miss it, John Michael got to go to work with Brandon for an hour. He was so excited. He is still not 100% though so we are going to go on and assume it will be Monday. Hopefully I can get a new doctor's excuse from the ENT. She said that I could with no problems, and since I have called about his fever they should know that he is home still. While he was okay this morning, it came back up this afternoon. It does not stay up long, but when it is he is pitiful. When it is not he is almost 100%. It breaks my heart to see my boys not feeling up to par.
Mass was so nice. Bishop Foley actually was there which was nice. I have not seen him since he retired. It was a great Homily too. I love the choir at the school Mass. There is just something about Children's Voices. Today Here I Am Lord was one of the songs, and it is one of my favorites. I love starting my day at Mass with my boys. While I know that St. Francis is the best choice for my children, it is reaffirmed at every Mass.
John Michael and I ran some errands which included getting my oil changed. I am so bad about that. I will get better one of these days. I knew that I had to do it before November though with everything coming up and all the miles I am about to log it was not an option. Of course they recommend tires. I am hoping and praying that I can make it until at least tax time. Brandon says yes, and I trust his call. Of course we will be watching them to make sure.
Well, it was a progressive day in the office. I swear I never knew how many pictures I had just randomly laying around. I know now. Well, not the number but the amount. My office could have been on hoarders. Seriously. Now I am making progress I can see, where as last time I worked on it I could not tell I had done anything even though I knew that I had. Getting there, my goal is to have it ready for Brandon's equipment by next weekend. We will see.
Well, I am off to bed. I am pooped and ready to check the back of my eyelids for holes (to quote my daddy). Know that prayers are headed up for you all.

Baseball and Date Night

We had an early start this morning. John Michael had a game at 9:30, which meant the team would be there at 9, which meant we needed to be there before and we made it! The game went great, they lost 6-8, but they had fun. John Michael finally caught the ball, which was a super exciting moment, he did not even care that it went straight to first base so the guy easily got him out. He just cared that he had a good time and hit the ball. YAY!

Danny had a game at 1:30, so batting cages at 12:30. This is something we are considering doing for our boys too. A little warm up time before game time. Anyway. They did amazing! Danny caught so he was happy, but tired when it was over. He is a good catcher, and will get better! I am so glad that he has found a position where he can grow. They won 11-13 (I think). I know they won, just not 100% on the score.

Anyway. I was glad for a Saturday game so I could get some good pictures, I could during the week, but I worry that the flash is something that would do harm so I have not gotten many. We might try for a few this week!

Now, the boys are at Nana's and Brandon and I have planned a date night for our anniversary. We were going to go out to eat and possibly movie, but now we have opted to order pizza and watch a movie at home. And enjoy a few adult beverages!

I hope that everyone has a great Saturday night, no matter what your plans are. I will say a prayer for all of my family and friends. Baseball and Mass tomorrow so we will be up and out early but it will be a wonderful day just like today! With weather like we are having get out and enjoy it most definitely. I even worked on my tan some....well, my ballpark tan. Shorts, shortsleeves and YellowBox lines, just the way that I like it ;)

The Day Before....

So a lot is happening tomorrow and if I can get to it then I will be one happy person. More details later! Tomorrow is Danny's last basketball game, so it will definitely be a bittersweet moment. It has been a fun season, and it being his first he learned so much and really improved. It has been fun watching all of the boys out there really enjoying themselves. I plan on having my camera tomorrow, hopefully it will not find comfort on the couch tonight.

Danny lucked out with an extra day out of school. This morning while we were getting ready for the day, the phones rang and due to the power outage at the school. The plan was to open at 10, if the power was not on by 9:30 we would get another call school would be canceled. Well, at 9:30 school was canceled. Needless to say he was a happy boy! I cannot say that I blame him I still do remember the days of no school.

The pictures today are more for my aunt. She got two outfits for the boys. Anyway, John Michael's pants were about a foot too long and Danny's vest just want not happening. I was going to try to go really cute for a photo opportunity and well, it ended up with the boys falling and hitting their heads. It was bad for a few minutes and I felt like the mom of the century. John Michael basically decided that the time to choke his brother was while he was on his back! Needless to say I saw it happening and was second behind stopping it, but it was that second that counted. Fortunately they are both fine! They inherited their hard heads honestly....and they are extra think since their momma and daddy both have them!

Well, it is definitely not 9, closer to tomorrow, but oh well. It has been a great day and I was able to accomplish a lot! I hope that tomorrow is even better. I love the weekends especially when I get to spend them with my family!

Before I go to bed tonight I will make sure to say a prayer for all of my friends and family. There are so many little things that we forget about as adults. Like the simple joy of a day out of school, the excitement that can come from change. We tend to stress about things when they do not go the way that we had planned. But you know I have always heard if you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans! This is so true. When things do not work out the way that we had planned it means that they are probably going to work better because we allowed Him to take control and personally I like Him in the driver's seat. While I had a lot to do and was convinced that this was going to slow me down it actually helped me enjoy my day and I got a little more done than I expected.

Pancakes, Practice, Pictures...and More

So I seriously cannot believe that it is February. Part of the reason behind this blog is so that I remember to treasure each day. It is the present, because it is a gift. I am determined to smell more roses and stress less. This is helping, but it is definitely not slowing down time at all.

Well today started with taking both boys to school in just a little drizzle like rain. Then back to Danny's school to help with the pancake breakfast for the Kindergarten, First and Second Grades. It was a great breakfast, and the children all really seemed to enjoy it. I was glad to be there for Danny man. It was also Parent's appreciation and during morning drop of the children were clapping for us and they brought of a bag full of little goodies. It was so sweet. My children getting the best education and a Catholic foundation is so important to Brandon and me.

After getting the boys from school, Danny had Choir practice, then he practiced his reading for Mass next Sunday, and then Basketball pictures, and then basketball practice and followed it up with our Cub Scout Den Meeting. It was definitely a wild Tuesday. We have to finish his Hat Book Report tomorrow night, but there is not much left to do, so it should not be problem.

Tomorrow the second grade is doing the Mass, and I am so excited. I have not decided if I am going to take John Michael in late or if I am going to let him stay home. Time will tell!

Well, before 9 was not an option tonight, maybe tomorrow night. Before I go to bed I will be remembering you all in my thoughts and prayers. Time is precious! Enjoy it but cherish it.

Lions, Tigers, and LEGOS Oh My!!

Today was a nice Friday, typical with Brandon and John Michael home. We spent most of the morning playing with legos. It was fun! When Danny got out of school we all went to pick him up and had a really nice afternoon and evening.

I have been trying to declutter and came across a lot of CDs. Most of them have pictures on them from when Danny was a baby. I have definitely dried a lot of tears as I was able to see so many pictures of my dad and many of them were from my dad. I miss him so much and while I have had to keep living I often wonder how different things would be if he were here. I know that he is healthy now though and that he is with God, and while that makes me smile, it also hurts. I figure it always will.

I have a lot to get done this weekend and it does not look like going to Auburn is in the cards. That is slightly upsetting, as I wish we could be there. I love my Auburn Tigers and while I will not be there physically, my heart is always with them! Plus we really do not need to spend the money on the gas at this point. Maybe if it would warm up a little I would be able to get some photo shoots in.

So, I am watching the news and am concerned about the words significant and snow being used together. Does anyone know where Al Gore is these days? I would love to discuss global warming with him, but I would like for him to spend the night in Alabama (Grayson Valley) outside in his underwear.

Danny has his third basketball game in the morning and I am very excited about it, and he is too! He really loves it and I am so glad. Baseball will be starting soon, so I am going to change my address to the Clay Ballpark. Both boys are playing so hectic will be a key word!

Well, I am headed to bed guys....still not making that 9:00 deadline. I will keep trying though! I will be saying a prayer for all of my friends and family tonight. For everyone going to Auburn, have a wonderful time and take some pictures for me! Also be safe! I hope that everyone has an amazing weekend! See you all Saturday!