So today was
We started off by heading to the Botanical Gardens for a photo shoot. It was great shoot and the boys were pretty good. Watch the blog at http://www.monicaannephotography.com/ for more on it.
When we were done there we headed to St. Francis to try to deliver the photo books. Mrs. Day was there so she was able to get hers but Miss Ghossein had left for the summer. I will call her this week and figure out when she will be in town so that she can get hers. Next year I am going with a new company I cannot believe how many issues I had getting these books here. I am also going to start working on them in August when school starts!
Then we headed to KMart. We needed to get two large rubbermaid boxes for all of our camping stuff. We have so much that we got from my dad and having somewhere to permanantly store it will make camping much easier. Right now it is stored in about three places.
We got home and got to work. I got all of the larger pictures packed up. There is litterally one picture left on the wall upstairs. It is exciting and sad. I also got most of the linens packed up, leaving out a little to get us by. I also got comforters and pillows packed. John Michael's room is being taken over by boxes.
Danny had a practice game tonight against the 7 year old All Star team. The boys won, which is good since they are the 8 year old team. They were also on fire. Hopefully we will keep it up since we have a game against Springville tomorrow night.
Well, we are home and I am heading to bed. I hope that everyone has a great night. I am so ready for tomorrow. Hoping to increase the productivity and ready to go by the new house!!!
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Cabinets
So I have to say today was great! Progress was happening everywhere.
The boys and I had to run a few errands, we needed some more packing tape. This is not something that I recomend running out of when you are selling stuff on eBay and moving. It makes things a little hectic. We also went to Dairy Queen for a little summer treat. We all need them from time to time.
I managed to get the ordering counter cleaned out, which means all of my baking stuff is packed away! We also got a few of the desk drawers cleaned out. Some things are packed up some things will be able to be seen on eBay soon. I also got one of John Michael's dresser drawers cleaned out. I am loving progress.
Brandon got home and we headed to the new house. There was siding up, the brick was finally done, and a lot had been delivered. It looked like all of the interior doors, the trim, and maybe even the stair tread. What made my day though was walking in and there being kitchen cabinets! The kitchen and the pantry look awesome!!! They look so good and I am so so excited. I am so ready to be able to call it home.
It has been a wonderful day and I am so ready for bed. I cannot wait to see what happens at the house tomorrow!
The boys and I had to run a few errands, we needed some more packing tape. This is not something that I recomend running out of when you are selling stuff on eBay and moving. It makes things a little hectic. We also went to Dairy Queen for a little summer treat. We all need them from time to time.
I managed to get the ordering counter cleaned out, which means all of my baking stuff is packed away! We also got a few of the desk drawers cleaned out. Some things are packed up some things will be able to be seen on eBay soon. I also got one of John Michael's dresser drawers cleaned out. I am loving progress.
Brandon got home and we headed to the new house. There was siding up, the brick was finally done, and a lot had been delivered. It looked like all of the interior doors, the trim, and maybe even the stair tread. What made my day though was walking in and there being kitchen cabinets! The kitchen and the pantry look awesome!!! They look so good and I am so so excited. I am so ready to be able to call it home.
After we left the house we headed to the ballpark for practice. I dropped the boys off and headed to Tami's house. Her and Kevin had some boxes. I cannot thank them enough for these and I cannot wait to get them put to good use tomorrow.
Rainy Day Beginnings
So I love rainy days, but today I had so much going on that adding the rain to this morning was not great as it was much harder to get going. Oh well, we needed it I guess so I will not complain. I think more rain is headed in tonight.
I was able to get a good bit in the kitchen done, but there is still so much to get done. Some days I think I will have it all done and then others I feel like it will do me in. I was also able to get a good bit of pictures done for eBay. I have so much stuff to get listed and only a month to do it in. I know that I can, I just have to stay motivated. Just praying that a lot of it sells and that it sells for decent prices. I also have several things that we have to list on Craigslist. Like the smoker, and the aquarium, and other things that just are not going to make the move. The more that we can get rid of though the more we can get done for the new house so that we will be 100% ready!
For dinner I made general tso chicken, but it was not a huge hit. I also made some plain and I was glad that I did. I will try again. At least Brandon has lunch tomorrow that is not Raman noodles or canned soup.
I was able to get a good bit in the kitchen done, but there is still so much to get done. Some days I think I will have it all done and then others I feel like it will do me in. I was also able to get a good bit of pictures done for eBay. I have so much stuff to get listed and only a month to do it in. I know that I can, I just have to stay motivated. Just praying that a lot of it sells and that it sells for decent prices. I also have several things that we have to list on Craigslist. Like the smoker, and the aquarium, and other things that just are not going to make the move. The more that we can get rid of though the more we can get done for the new house so that we will be 100% ready!
For dinner I made general tso chicken, but it was not a huge hit. I also made some plain and I was glad that I did. I will try again. At least Brandon has lunch tomorrow that is not Raman noodles or canned soup.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Working Sundays
So his morning Brandon and Danny headed to Pell City. Brandon had a Mass to video for a priest at Our Lady of the Lake. I am so thankful for him having a few jobs coming in, they are definitely an answer to some prayers.
John Michael and I got up and headed to Aldridge Gardens where I had a few photo shoots. I love working out there and today there were no snakes. There was proof that they were there, like snake skins,but I did not see any, which was a nice break from the norm. We did see a lot of baby turtles, they were so cute! It was also Art in the Gardnes. and I hatesd that I could not really look around but it is not like I could have gotten anything so what is the point.
John Michael and I came home to get some work done. Since I am seriously behind we got the laundry caught up which was a nice plus all by itself. Being behind is not something that I enjoy even a little bit.
Brandon and Danny headed to the lake to see his mom and Dale, and Danny stayed with them for a little while to swim. They stopped at Bojangles on his way home, which really made his day. He got to swim for a few minutes and that is something that he has missed. Hopefully we will make it up there sooner than later.
Well everyone was home and tucked in long before the rain, it thundered and lightening here horribly but no rain. That did not come until we were all tucked in.
John Michael and I got up and headed to Aldridge Gardens where I had a few photo shoots. I love working out there and today there were no snakes. There was proof that they were there, like snake skins,but I did not see any, which was a nice break from the norm. We did see a lot of baby turtles, they were so cute! It was also Art in the Gardnes. and I hatesd that I could not really look around but it is not like I could have gotten anything so what is the point.
John Michael and I came home to get some work done. Since I am seriously behind we got the laundry caught up which was a nice plus all by itself. Being behind is not something that I enjoy even a little bit.
Brandon and Danny headed to the lake to see his mom and Dale, and Danny stayed with them for a little while to swim. They stopped at Bojangles on his way home, which really made his day. He got to swim for a few minutes and that is something that he has missed. Hopefully we will make it up there sooner than later.
Well everyone was home and tucked in long before the rain, it thundered and lightening here horribly but no rain. That did not come until we were all tucked in.
Baseball and Wedding Bells
Yep, this is a pretty awesome Saturday recipe. At least in my opinion. Two of my favorite things. I do hate that I had to miss some of Danny's game, but he knows that I had to go to work and he was okay with it.
This morning started with the tournamanet at Moody Ballpark. We were playing Pell City and that one was a Win. 17-0. The boys really had some momentum after that. They played again but not for 2 hours, which was too much lag time I guess. I had to leave and did not get to see the whole game, but they had fun, even though they did not win. I was super proud of them. This Moody tournament was all about catching up with people that I have not seen in a while. Candice, Derrick, and Leigh Anne it was great to see you all.
I had to get to a wedding this afternoon which is why I missed the game, but it was the perfect wedding. I am so ready to blog about it. The church was one of the prettiest I have ever seen and I think it was because of the storybook look that it had. The bride was stunning! It was a great day and to Brandon and Amanda congratulations! You two are amazing and your story is one that everyone should hear. I was blessed to be a part of your day, thank you!
This morning started with the tournamanet at Moody Ballpark. We were playing Pell City and that one was a Win. 17-0. The boys really had some momentum after that. They played again but not for 2 hours, which was too much lag time I guess. I had to leave and did not get to see the whole game, but they had fun, even though they did not win. I was super proud of them. This Moody tournament was all about catching up with people that I have not seen in a while. Candice, Derrick, and Leigh Anne it was great to see you all.
Go Cougars!!!
So today was a crazy one, but it was great.
My mom had to have some proceedures done. She did great though and other than being sore she seems to be doing great. Hopefully she will get a good nights sleep tonight. The doctor did tell her that the Diet Mounain Dews neede to go, we will see if that happens. It is not the first time she has heard that.
I had a photo shoot at a doctor's office. They need new office photographs for their website and other materials. It was really great and I was able to meet some great people which is always something I am thankful for. Watch for more on the blog at http://www.monicaannephotography.com/
We had to run by the new house to check on progress to see that there was none. It is so unnerving just waiting, I am soready to be able to call it home.
My mom had to have some proceedures done. She did great though and other than being sore she seems to be doing great. Hopefully she will get a good nights sleep tonight. The doctor did tell her that the Diet Mounain Dews neede to go, we will see if that happens. It is not the first time she has heard that.
I had a photo shoot at a doctor's office. They need new office photographs for their website and other materials. It was really great and I was able to meet some great people which is always something I am thankful for. Watch for more on the blog at http://www.monicaannephotography.com/
We had to run by the new house to check on progress to see that there was none. It is so unnerving just waiting, I am soready to be able to call it home.
We headed to the ballpark for game number 2 in the tournament. We won! I was so proud of the boys and I know that they were excited! It was great to get a win under us. Now to get ready for Saturday!
Friday, June 1, 2012
May Comes to A Close
So I woke up this morning with a serious tummy ache. In fact I am headed to bed with it. I do not know what the deal is but I do know that I am so over it.
Brandon did not have to be at work until after 8:00 this morning so we decided that we would all go to Legend's for breakfast. I was not in any place that made food look good but I did eat a piece of toast. Maybe something is finally correcting itself with my body and soon I will start to lose weight again. Who knows, and I am sure not about to get my hopes up, but just thinking of possibilities. I guess I will have to go to the doctor at some point. That requires time and money, neither of which is something I can spare at the moment.
Brandon did not have to be at work until after 8:00 this morning so we decided that we would all go to Legend's for breakfast. I was not in any place that made food look good but I did eat a piece of toast. Maybe something is finally correcting itself with my body and soon I will start to lose weight again. Who knows, and I am sure not about to get my hopes up, but just thinking of possibilities. I guess I will have to go to the doctor at some point. That requires time and money, neither of which is something I can spare at the moment.
I had two photo shoots after breakfast so we headed to Morris Avenue and then to the RailRoad park. Both shoots were great and I am looking forward to working on them. In fact I am working on them now. I love photography and I wish that there was a way that I could greate a larger profit margin and continue to do it full time, but the more I look and pray and think ithe more it appears that heading back to the daily grind is the best way for me to go. If you have a few minutes say a prayer for me, I have started to apply to positions and I know that whatever is meant to happen will.
We started a tournament at Moody tonight. It was definitely not a good night for the Clay teams. I am hoping that tomorrow night will be better. I am also hoping that we can pack the stands with fans so if you are close come on out and cheer for the Clay Cougars. It would mean a lot. We did get to see a lot of people that we have not seen in a while. We also got to see Danny's best buddy playing, which really made his night.
Well, we were super late and I am glad that it looks like the severe weather is not coming a so I am headed to bed. Good bye May I will see you again in 2013. I cannot believe that it is June. Everything seems to be moving in fast forward and I have to admit I would love to have a few more minutes to enjoy everything.
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