Shopping with Danny

So today was a day all about shopping. I had to get School supplies out of the way. John Michael spent the night with Nana because he was not interested, Danny however was excited about spending the day with me.

We were able to get almost all of it an Target for really great prices. I was really glad too. I plan on getting the paper items...like the paper towels, clorox wipes, etc. on soap.com. I love this website and I can save a lot using them. I had gotten some of it already online at Walgreens. I love e-mail coupons!

I am at a loss though. John Michael needs a Brush So Big by Crayola. anyone who knows what this is and where I can find it I would love to hear from you!

Danny will be 8 in exactly one week so I am a little sad. I cannot believe that my big boy is getting even bigger. I swear it seems like yesterday I was bringing him home from the hospital.

Wii Play

Well, today I took some time with the boys to play the Wii, they always want me to, but it is not my favorite thing, but the more I have thought about it they will not want their mom interfering forever so while they want me to help them I plan to do just that.

Danny and I have decided to do the Wii Fit every morning. While it is not the best for breaking a sweat, it is great for stretching. Plus it gives me some time with him.

John Michael headed to Nana's tonight and Danny wanted t stay with me and Brandon. He said he wanted to watch a movie together without having to tell John Michael to be quiet. I had to laugh and I enjoyed my snuggle time with Danny.

I met Catherine and delivered her wedding photographs, and the book that I made for her. I hope that she like them all. She seemed to. We all actually ended up stuck in Starbucks while the monsoon came.

Well, I am off. I hope that you all have a great night.

My Little Fire Man

So Danny used to always think that he was a fireman. He had plans to graduate 5K and head straight for fireman school. When he saw how close it was to our house, it was even more of a definite. Of course like all little boys they change who they will be when they grow up 100+ times over the years. Now it is a professional baseball player, or a doctor, or maybe even a teacher. He also wants to be in the military. We shall see what the years bring to him.

I plan to encourage him to reach for the stars always. I also plan to give him the best education. This is why we do not attend public school. Though it would be cheaper, the lasting foundation of an education is something that nobody will ever be able to take away from him.

Today Danny and John Michael were playing and he came running in here in his fireman suit. This was a Christmas gift to him in 2008. Wow! That is about all I could say. Needless to say a picture was a definite requirement. I am glad he posed for me. He can be a cutie.

My boys amaze me every single day. And I learn from them something new. Many times it is just that I can get enough patience to get to bedtime.

Well, I am off to bed for now. I have had a long one and I am going to go on and assume that tomorrow will be too! Prayers for you all!

What the Desk?

So I am seriously not sure why I am posting this admission, but I am. I have been so busy with everything lately that I have not had time to get my office in order to work there, so the dining room table is being split by Brandon and myself. Well, his computer monitor alone takes up his half, but mine has my computer, my calendar, bills, cameras, the Cricut, birthday party stuff, baby shower stuff and well it is just a cluster of stuff, all that I am using.

I joke that I use organize chaos as a system, but this is my goal for tomorrow. Well this and getting out the remainder of the baby shower invitations out for Amanda. Danny's invites went out today, and I have to go to the post office to mail Catherine's DVDs tomorrow but other than that I plan to work my rear off so I can have some organization, which is much more preferred and allows me to get a lot more done.

I have been invited to submit some photographs to an Art Show in NY for musicians. Now I need some Musicians to photograph! We will see how it works out, just because I submit doesn't mean I will be accepted, but to be asked means so much! If you know any musicians tell them to holler at me! ASAP!

Well, I better get back to editing and then to bed. I am pretty tired and with all I am determined to get done tomorrow I have to get some rest. Mom called to see if the boys one or both want to spend the night tomorrow night. After I talk to her in the morning and make sure she is still up for it, I will ask them and see what they say.

For tonight know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers!

Home and Back to Work

Well, we had to come home early this morning. Brandon had to go to Clay Rec for the youth football sign ups, and I had (still have) so many pictures to work on. Not to mention school work.

I do feel like I made progress today, but in some areas I fell backwards too! I am going to bust it in all areas this week to see what I can accomplish! I have so much I need to do.

Danny's invitations are almost done, I have a stack of DVDs going out for photography clients. I ordered the cutest thing for Amanda's baby shower. She will be able to use it at the hospital, and at her house after Alexa gets here. I hope that she likes it. I know I love it, and would have loved one for the boys. They are a little old now. Anyway. As soon as it is completed I will let you all know. Probably with Pictures!

Anyway. I have so much to do but with all the bill paying and invitation addressing that has been taking place I figured this was a great time to use my address book for my picture. Plus I was in overdrive and well, it seemed like the best thing to take a picture of as it is controlling my life right now.

We did not do much else today. John Michael was sick, his hernia was giving him issues. It was a busy but not really fun Sunday. I do not like it when my babies are sick. I am sure all of you mom's out there know what i mean. Even as they get older, I feel helpless.

Well, I am off. Know that prayers will be said!

Great Saturday

We are still enjoying the lake, and while I have no intentions of watching the sunrise, the moon is amazing on the lake tonight. I still do not have access to my USB cable, so I will get this up as soon as possible.

Amy and Terry and the kids came up to spend the day with us. It was a lot of fun. The weather was strange, at times the water was warmer than the air. We had several rain showers, but no storms so the swimming was not impeded at all. The kids played in the water and even gave themselves and me a mud bath. It was pretty funny, but not easy to get off. I am not sure why people pay for this service?!

They also fished a good bit, we were glad to find a rod for everyone. They used all the worms, a few hot dogs, but the biggest attractor seemed to be the fritos. We laughed while these little fish attacked the ones that were accidentally thrown in, so of course a few more had to go in. John Michael even tossed in a Pickle chip but they seemed partial to Chilli Cheese Fritos. A little tip for all of you fishermen out there.

Brandon and Terry cooked steaks and corn on the cob on the grill and I made some mushrooms. It was a very yummy dinner! Of course Amy and I got a kick out of Brandon and Terry grilling again under an umbrella. Seems to be a habit they do not care to break.

Well, I am off to bed. The boys passed out as soon as Amy and Terry left. Good night and know that you are all in my prayers!

Seriously....TOO LOW

So today was a day full of many amazing blessings.

I woke up and had a few minutes to myself, then I got to talk to a great friend. Beth, thank you for making my day this morning and I am glad that nobody had to get run over!

When the boys got up they were in great moods and Brandon made breakfast! It was cinnamon rolls and orange rolls and they were very yummy.

We were getting ready to go to the water when my phone rang from a number I did not recognize. It was living social, the daily deal e-mail blast company. They were referred to my photography page and were interested in a deal. I was definitely interested. I will know Monday if it all worked out. This will be a great way to build some more business. Praying that it works out as planned and that when it runs it is a HUGE hit! If you do not currently get the deals please sign up and support this great company who wants to help my business!

Now for the TOO LOW. The boys and I went on down to the water while Brandon ate. I heard a plane that sounded a little too low, which is common with the crop dusters and what not. Well, it was a private jet of some kind and it was so low it had to do some fancy maneuvering NOT to hit the power lines that run from the Causeway to Coosa Island over the slough back towards our place. The maneuvering continued to get high enough not to take out the trees behind us. It was quite scary. Brandon even came out to find out what the heck it was. Get this, idiot did it again. I am going to write or call someone. That was seriously scary!

John Michael is jumping off the pier. He is even making up jumps, there is the Batman, the slippery, the sad, the flying pencil, the karate. It was so sweet. Danny was working on his dives. They are growing up so fast. All I can say is WOW!

Again, I am not actually posting this yet, because I cannot add pictures. I will post them all Sunday! I am about to head to bed. We replace the shower head, which I think has to be done yearly. We also put in a new bathroom faucet! Hopefully everyone likes it.

Well, I am off to bed! Good night everyone. Enjoy your weekend! Looking forward to tomorrow at the lake! Hoping for a pretty day and limited plane spottings.