Good Bye August

So I cannot believe that it is the last day of August.  Seriously 2012 has been full of ups and downs and all arounds, but it has flown by.
I am definitely excited that this weekend is a long one.  I need a day with the family and I am hoping we can sort of have a lazy long weekend.  We have things to do this weekend, but they should all be fun. 
The boys had a great day at school today.  Danny had an Alabama History project due and he picked Springville to do it on, which I thought was pretty awesome.  He talked about our house, the drive we have, the city itself and most importantly his pop's butcher shop and the king!  For those of you who do not know who the king is please go by The Choppin' block and Springville and find out. 

Work was great, the kids were definitely ready for the weekend.  It has been a long few weeks for them I think and the general anticipation of the weekend.

Tonight there was a blue moon, basically the second full moon of the month.  Mom says I am living up to the reputation of the full moon.  I was trying to learn how to howl.  Why not add another skill to the resume.  Plus I am pretty bumbed.  I found out I am waiting three more weeks for a paycheck.  Things are just tight and seem to be getting tighter.  I keep telling myself that this too shall pass, but I also know that I really need to find either another part time job, get more sessions booked, or find a full time job.  I am hoping that I can get some more sessions booked with fall coming up and I have several different specials coming out too.  Prayers that they all drive in some more business.

Well, I am off too bed.  I am super glad that the blog is now caught up, I still have to catch up the other one, but I will get there.  One thing at a time.  I am determined not to stress anymore, and just do what I can as I can.  It all always seems to get done anyway. 

So excited about tomorrow!!!

Handrails

So today was a great day.  I had a canceled photo shoot but that happens and she had things come up with her children which is something I completely understand and then some. 
The boys and I worked hard around the house, we are determined to make this as easy of a move as possible.  We are getting there.  I have a new daily routine, checking craigslist for boxes. So if any of you have boxes I would greatly appreciate them!
The boys and I headed to the new house to see what had been done and there was a lot!  We have trim, which is awesome.  My favorite part was the fact that the stair treds were down and the handrails were up!  It was the first time I was able to head upstairs without feeling like I was going to fall!  YAY!!! 

Danny had a game at Springville.  They beat us, but we played pretty good.  We have to get the team acting like a team and we will be unstoppable. 

It's Happening

So today is the day I have been waiting for all week and it arrived and was awesome!

We are building a house! It has been back and forth for a while on where we were going and what we were going to do and now it is happening. This is going to be great for us and for my mom. Brandon and I found a house a fell in love, we had no idea what mom would think and she loved it too. Today we picked out a lot and signed the papers! It is official and we could not be happier!

After school, which was at 1:00 because of the weather, we took the boys to see the house that is like the one that we are going to build. They loved it and then we told them we were going to build one just like it with mom and I have to say I do not know if I have ever seen them more excited. We showed them the lot and they cannot wait. I am so ready to see progress starting. Stay tuned to here for more as it happens!

My dad wanted us and mom to move in together after he died. We told him okay but it never happened. Neither house was what we all needed and we could not find another one that would work. We even looked at land to build but there was nothing that was what we needed. After the tornado in January we were not sure what was going to happen and then this house, which is perfect in a neighborhood that is perfect just sort of appeared. I am so excited and I do not think that I can say it enough. I also think that my daddy is happy which makes happy.

We came home and hunkered down for the storms. While it was rough we were all safe and with all of the crazy weather that happened throughout the country we were thankful to say the least.

Time with Family

Sunday was an amazing day at the lake. I am writing in past tense because I am behind. When we got home Sunday night it was time for bed! But here is a recap of the day!

Brandon's Mom, more commonly known as Meme came to the lake today. Meemaw and Pop came with her. It was so great to spend the day with them all. We have all been so busy that getting together and just relaxing has not been easy. We hope to do it a lot more! he brought some delicious hamburgers to grill from the Chopping Block. If you have not been by the butcher shop in Springville, I would definitely head that way!

John Michael's floatie also managed to pop, so we have to make sure we remember his shark next time we venture to the lake! Hopefully soon, probably Labor Day weekend. If you want to join us let me know!

We had a wonderful time and we were glad to have Brittany Ann stop by and spend some time with us too! We have a date to get together next month, so hopefully it will work out. She is playing soccer again though so who knows. It is seriously that we are all that busy we have to plan out a date to get together.

Sunday was wonderful. The boys passed out before we even got to 231. I could not believe it. Needless to say we got home, put them in their beds and followed! I hope that you all had an amazing weekend!

The Lake and Location Scouting

Today we went to the lake for the first time in about year, unless you count the couch we took up there last year, but since we took it and turned around it does not seem right to count it. Man I have missed it and no matter what we are going to take the time to get up there more this year. We did not stay long today, only about 2 hours, but the boys got to fish and they had a great time. We will have to get up there in the next few weekend to get the leaves taken care of, but other than that we are good to go, well and the wall that Brandon has to fix in our room. So ready!

We also went to scout a few locations for the photography. Remember I am always open to suggestions. We drove around Pell City for a little while, but spent most of our time in Springville looking for the perfect curve for a motorcycle shoot and I think I found it. We will just have to see how the owner feels about taking a hairpin curve. It will make for a great picture though. Well, I think.

We came home and played some backyard ball and then just hung out. The boys are in bed and I will be there soon myself!

Before I go to bed I will remember all of my friends and family in my prayers. You are all amazing people and I hope that you all realize that. I know how hard life can be, but our attitudes about it determine everything and we have truly been living it to the fullest and my prayer for you all is that you do as well. When the negativity is nonexistent then the positive starts to flow through more hardily.