Summer!!!

Today's post doesn't need a fancy name...it's summer vacation time. What could be better?

Well, school is out officially. We are on day 4 of no school. I have heard my name "momma" being called way too much so far and E has been grounded more than having freedom. Ugh!! Can you say Sassy girl?

We are headed today for pedicures to make our pigs beach ready! We leave for the beach in the morning with friends. I of course have overpacked. How come I can't get this under control? The hubby just throws in some shorts and a shirt and calls it good. 

Having food allergies I have to pack lots of food so can still enjoy our gluten free gourmet away from home. 

I have begun Weight Watchers. I have one week under my belt and down only .8 lbs. (insert sad smirk here) I think maybe my body has lost so much that I am peaking at my current weight. Guess I gotta get down and dirty! 

My sister-in-love has recently moved here with my brother. I bought her a gym membership start up so I now have a partner to get me there. Somehow I am still making gym excuses! 

I will leave you with some pictures from the last weeks. 

Last day of kinder next to last day of first grade. 😢

Emme worked with Daddy two mornings this week. It's precious to see how excited she gets about her "uniform" and even more precious to see her Daddy be so patient with her. She even got to help now a yard. FYI: We own a landscaping company!

My calorie burn from Tuesday. Not bad but I need more!

Me after my two mile run! And yes two miles is a first for me! 

Super super Pinterest fail!! Can you guess what it is?? It tasted great but, the protein cottage cheese waffle was a flop! Better luck next time. 

Enjoy your day! Get active! 

I Wanna Be A Blogga...

Who knew it was so hard to be a blogger? Maybe my life isn't interesting enough or maybe I am not a  deep enough thinker to contemplate the troubles of the world or the trouble of a stay at home mom? To be or not to be that is the question.
I will try my hand at it...once again!!
So it looks like I left off in  2012. Well so much has changed in this time as it is almost 2014! Slow down time.
Emme is now 7 and thriving in 1st grade. She goes to a great private school that is a University model school that they only go MWF. T and TH are homeschool days. She has met amazing sweet little friends and I in turn have met their moms who have become my friends!
Out business is growing at a rapid pace. This is a blessing and a curse! David is so busy which means I am so busy running supply errands and take care of billing.  What a guy he is to work that hard for us.
And then there is me.....I have dropped 81 pounds.....yes that is the equivalent of a 4th or 5th grade child! Wow, does it feel good to be lighter. I won't lie....I had a breast reduction, breast lift, and tummy tuck about 6 weeks ago! After you live  so overweight for so long and not to mention have a baby and nurse for 13 months your womanly body kind gets out of place and falls south. I am so so so glad I did it all. My only regret is that I didn't do all this years ago. Which brings me to my next subject! Babies.....  Having said I wished I had done earlier wasn't attainable really as I had always hoped we would add to our family. I guess it wasn't in the Lords will for us to be anymore than a one child family.
Before we got pregnant with Emme we tried many attempts with IUI and fertility drugs with no luck. One busy month in December 2005 we were busy and tried not to think about pregnancy (which is impossible). But it worked and we became preggers with E finally. Ever since we had Emme we never guarded against getting pregnant. After years of no baby I decided when I am 35...meaning on December 31st, 2013 we will no longer try but even guard against having any babies.
So tomorrow morning it becomes real as the hubby is getting the snip snip!! He is terrified of having his balls cut!! LOL! I guess I don't blame him. So I am at peace with this decision even if it is 11 days early.
So from this day forward we are a complete family. We are not the typical family with 1.2 children ( how do you have a .2 child anyways?) but we are complete.
Well, with all that I feel like our lives are beginning again. We have closure to fertility troubles and we know how many bedrooms we need. We know we will not need to buy baby beds again and we know that we are raising a spoiled only child! Lord help me on that last one!
So yet again I will try my hand at blogging! Stay tuned for more.
I will post before and after pics soon of my weightless journey....

I'll be back....

Coming soon!!

Nasty

Nasty is all I can say about the "lemonade" mixture. I took one drink this morning and my mouth was on fire from the cayenne pepper. So, I did what any person trying to cleanse and headed for the nearest McDonalds and grabbed an Egg McMuffin!!!! Hahaha!! So needless to say, I will not be doing that cleanse after all! I know, I lack will power!!!
On a brighter note I got a Flip video camera. Those things are so cheap and very easy to use. Check out my first video!!

Master Cleanse!

Ugh, I am going to embark on a cleanse to begin tomorrow! I have committed to 3 days. It will be only a "lemonade" concotion and water only. No food at all! I should feel pretty bad unfortunately!!
Lame prayer request, but please pray for me to have the self control to withstand 3 days if not more! I have never been one to stick to anything, but I know I need to detox!! (not drugs or anything) I will check in with my progress!

Home Sweet Home

Look what Emme got today! Yes, she is spoiled rotten!! Grandma Goosey (David's mom) got her a playhouse for the backyard. It is complete with electricity, electrical outlets, doors, working windows, curtains, and a little front porch.

I took her to Home Depot to pick out a flower pot and her very own flowers for her front porch that she will be responsible for. She was very excited to plant the yellow flowers in their red pot. She did however, spill more dirt on the ground than the pot!

We ended up hiring movers to move the playhouse to the backyard. It came from a half mile away, and it was the best $175 we have spent!! The movers had a heck of a time loading the house on the trailer, and then a heck of a heck of a time getting the house into our backyard. David even had to take the fence down in order to get it through.

I really wasn't sure who was more excited, me or Emme? I have always wanted a playhouse. My best friend across the street had one and we had the best times and best clubs in that thing! I know for sure Emme was ecstatic. As soon as the movers left, she had me in the playroom moving tables and chairs and of course babybeds into her new house. She even told me she wants to put a little bed out there!! She's a nut, and I am so glad she has this, as it will last her a good couple of years with lots of fun!!

Well, I am off to bed as I have absolutely terrible allergies and about 10 ulcers in my mouth!! They hurt like crazy. I am thinking a Dr visit might be in order!

The movers working hard to move this gigantic 1k lbs house!
Welcome home!!!!

In the Mood

Well, I realize it has been 4 months since I last posted anything on my blog, so I am here and was in the mood to blog!
There is way too much to post to catch up for the last 4 months, so I shall post our present lives as we know them today!
We have become quite the little gardeners in our small raised garden in the backyard. We have tons of strawberries, lettuce, corn, cilantro, carrots, and some peppers. We also have some herbs growing in pots. I am so proud I have even figured out how to make a bug repellent! Whooohooo for organic gardening!
Today David and I were a bit under the weather, so Emme went to play with her friends KK (Kennedy) and Kaylor. My friend Stephanie was so sweet taking her to play all day. I know Emme had a great time, as she showed all the signs of a fabulous day. 1) She was pink cheeked 2) Exhausted 3) Acted silly 4) When she got home and layed in my bed to tell me about her day, sand poured out of her clothes 5) When she pulled her panties down to get in the bath, sand poured out of them all over the floor 6) The film of sand and dirt on the bottom of the bath tub was incredible
So, thank you Stephanie for taking care of my Emme!
I have decided I am tired of being sick, so I am pretending I am healthy and going about my life!
We shall see what the next couple of days bring. Emme is getting a playhouse for the backyard, so some great pictures of that should come soon!

Lots of strawberries almost ready!
Ah, the fruits of our labor. We shall enjoy strawberry shortcakes tomorrow! I love Spring!

Birthday!

Well, less than 2 hours and I will officially be 31 years old!!! Ugh, it sounds so old, but I still feel immature and very young! Not sure that is all a good thing!
Maybe a little something about me you did not know was that 31 years ago in 1978, there was a terrible and historical ice storm in Dallas. My mom had already planned to have me at home and had been seeing her midwife, Donna throughout the pregnancy. On the 30th,, my mom went into labor with me. The weather worsened and the power went out, so they send my Uncle Jeff out to Euless to pick up Donna, the Midwife. Uncle Jeff still remembers the treacherous drive going to get her. By around 6:30 am on December 31st, 1978, my mom gave birth to a very healthy baby girl, that's me! I was born at home with flashlights and a fire. Very crazy, but it made for a great story!
27 years after Donna delivered me, she assisted me in delivering my little Princess, Emme at home. Some people call us crazy, or careless, but to each their own!!
So here I am 31 years later with a great husband, Precious daughter, home, and everything we need, and our health, and I could not be more thankful. I hope for many many more years like this one. I am so happy with my life and family, friends, old and new!
Happy Birthday Me!!!

Oh where, Oh where could my camera be???

Oh yes, I left it behind at my parents house! Ugh! It will arrive tomorrow, and I can't wait to download my Christmas pictures and post and blog. So stay tuned and shall update soon with everything we have been up to.
Until next time...
Oh wait...nevermind!!

60 Wonderful Years

Today we celebrated 60 years of fabulous marriage for my Grandparents. They are so incredible sweet to one another and they truly complete each other. Granny is literally the eyes for Grandfather as his sight has failed him in the last couple of years. He is her true companion in everything they do. After 60 years of marriage and being well into their 80's they are still as in love as they were when they were dating. I cannot fathom knowing and loving someone that long. I hope that I can accomplish the same successful and amazing marriage. Thank you for modeling such a loving relationship to your children, grandchildren, and now your great grand children. I love you so much.

They celebrated by staying at the beautiful Gaylord Texan for two nights. We met them there this morning for a huge breakfast. It was great to share breakfastwith them and then tour around the hotel and take lots of pictures in all the fun locations. The girls really thought they were on a photo shoot! I only posted a couple of pictures, but there are millions, believe me!!

Granny and Papa 60 Years!
Granny and Papa and 3 of their 12 Great Grand Children

Heidi, Hannah, and Emme

Miss Priss!

This evening, Heidi and Hannah came over so mom and dad could go on a much needed date. We ate pizza, watched a Christmas movie and then topped off the evening with a gingerbread house. They could hardly contain themselves from eating all the candy before it went on house. It was lovely, then they got a couple of minutes to enjoy the candy. Now they are off playing tag!!!

Wednesday was Emme's very first movie debut. We took her to see The Princess and the Frog. It was very cute. She got all dressed up and insisted on her navy and red apple shoes to wear with her Christmas dress because they matched....they had red in them!!! She packed her new Sleeping Beauty purse full of the nessecities, brush, lipstick, fake cell phone, McDonalds toy, and plenty of jewelry. We handed her $5 for her snacks at the movies, so she put it in her purse and acted like she was 16! She got to carry her own ticket in and pay the man when she ordered her own popcorn. She really thought she was very important stuff! Once in the movie, she got comfortable and enjoyed all the very long previews and finally the movie began. She did great for about an hour, then she needed a bathroom break and to run in the lobby. She did finish it out, but I really think hubby enjoyed the movie more than she did!!! Oh yes, only one picture from this special day, as I could not figure my cameras flash out. Very frustrating!

Thursday, Emme got to enjoy her class party at school. The parents were invited to join in on the fun and enjoy a small performance. I was ready with camera and video camera in hand. Even Daddy got to go too. All the kids were pumped. They had cupcakes, cookies, different cupcakes, candy canes, Hawaiin punch, received more goodies from all their friends, and a great gift from the teacher. Uh, and to think I was brave enough to let 3 extra little girls go home with me after all the sugar!!!!

The all were wearing their reindeer hats made from their foot print and hand prints.

All the kids presented their parents with this ornament they made from their fingerprints. I love it! I will forever decorate my tree with all the homemade ornaments!

Emme and Addy enjoying some more sugar!!!

Showing off a cookie!

I am going to attempt to attach a video of her song performance, so stay posted for it soon. Oh yes, the kids also got to serve the parents juice and cupcakes. They were so proud of themselves. Emme really has gotten into a great group of kiddos at a great school. Her teacher is great, and has to have a special gift to handle that group of energetic 3 and 4 years old!!! Thank you Jesus!

Catching Up

Shall we catch up? I will go through pictures for the month that lead up to today for our update!

Emme put on my sleep mask and said it was her bra. She is so funny! Emme also tried on Daddy's underpants!!

Emme posed on the ladder to the attic! Right after this picture she let go to adjust her hat and fell off! Oops!!

Miss Emme decorating the tree. It took me a while to get it together to actually decorate. I usually can't wait for Thanksgiving to be over, but this year I had a little trouble getting into gear. However, I did have all my Christmas shopping just about finished before Thanksgiving. Shopping is that part I love about Christmas!

Daddy helped Emme put the star on the tree.

Wylie held their annual Christmas Parade downtown. We love living in a small town, because they offer so many things to do during the holidays and Fall. It was more than cold at the parade. We ended up leaving early and headed for mexican food instead so we could warm up. We went with our good friends kristy and Tyler.

Me and my precious before the parade began. This picture actually made it to our Christmas card.

She was cold and probably a bit miserable, so she is doing her tooty face!

This was the other picture that made it to our card this year. She did so good. I was pleasantly surprised when she sat down, I took two pictures and this was the first and there was no bribery needed!

Today was her Christmas Show Off at Dance. She did everything but dance!! She stood there and smiled, giggled, dug in her nose, fell down, faked falling down, talked...and so on. We are wondering if we are wasting our money on tuition for her!! Hopefully she will improve before June when she has her big recital.

Here she fell down and thought that was fun, so she did it again!!

Emme and her good friend Addy. They are cute together and they also go to school together.

After the show, they got to have a party complete with cupcakes, 2 cookies, chips, Caprisun, and suckerss!! I was in ahh at how much sugar they were given.

After dance today, we headed to Northpark for some shopping and Christmas festivities. We got to see the dogs and cats for adoption. Emme loved that! But we are dog free right now and I do not plan on adding a pet to our family....ever!

We went to see the train exhibit. That was neat. Amazing how they can make everything so little! E had a great time. Don't you love the paper conductor hat??

Another pic by the animals.

View atop dad's shoulders.

Okay, do you think she is a diva or what!? This is her new stance when posing at anytime. I absolutely love it!!

While we were at the mall we saw Santa, but Emme would not get close. She says she is affraid of him and does not like his beard. We got to enjoy a puppet show. It was Emme's first puppet show and she called it a Poppit Show! She really liked and it was really on her level. If you haven't gone, you should go. It is all free except the trains!

I am planning to take her to see The Princess and the Frog on Wednesday, so pictures shall follow.

Well, excluding making memories with my daughter and hubby, my other favorite part of the day was when hubby let me open my present. I will post some pictures of my early Chrsitmas present. The absolute best ever!!!!!!!

Oh yeah, after a family dinner, we made chocolate chip cookies together too. I love, love, love family days! Best ever!

Uh...

Well, I am at a loss as to what to blog about today. I know I haven't blogged about Tday yet, and I plan to soon. So I will put that on my to do list! I haven't put up my tree, but I am planning to!!
So, I will get back with yall tomorrow...hopefully. I will put my thoughts together and try to organize!

Party Time

Today we had a blast at our Cookie Making Party. We had a couple of friends over from Emme's class long with some of their siblings and we decorated cookies, and made handprint Turkey's. The kids had a great time. There was a total of 9 kids and 5 Moms! The kids played dress-up, played in the backyard, watched a movie, and ran around like crazy kids. I got to visit with all the Moms. It was a lot of fun, and now I am exhausted.

Tomorrow is Tday Eve, therefore, it means I must clean the house and get to cooking and setting up the house for lots of family. Uh, I can't wait for Friday, so I can relax and eat leftovers!! Oh wait, there will be no rest for me, it will be time to decorate for Christmas!!! Maybe in January I can relax.

KK, Addy, Emme, and Kaylor
Emme, Heidi, and Hannah

Hard at work creating their masterpieces!

Baking and Date Night

Emme helped me make sugar cookies for her cookie decorating party tomorrow with some kids from her class. She loved to flour her roller and roll it out. She was talking about how she was doing everything, she sounded like Rachel Ray!! Oh, yes, she is only wearing panties with her apron!!!

No, it is not me on a date with hubby, but Miss Emme is on a date with Daddy! She was very excited to dress-up in a fancy dress. She got herself all dressed and put her headband in and she wanted make-up and perfume! I asked her where they were going on the date and she said "Chicken Lay" (Chick Fil A). Whoohoo, what a great extravagant date!

Wow, I am so lucky to have a husband that loves his daughter and will take her and treat her so special!! and me too!!

Updated Pictures

I know I already blogged about our morning, but let me just say it again...It was such a great morning!

After lounging for hours this morning, we met Emme's friends KK (Kennedy) and Kaylor at Chick Fil A for lunch and 2 hours of play. Then we picked up hubby and went to Walmart for the Thanksgiving Day spread. I got a 21lbs turkey. I do hope it is enough for the big clan coming to our house. When we got home, we all played outside for a couple of hours. It was absolutely priceless to see David and Emme play baseball together. He showed her how to handle the bat and hit and throw the ball. She thought it was the most fun when the ball would roll in the street and she got to go get it. When they first started to play, Emme told Daddy that she needed her hat. That is my girl, needing all the right accesories to play the sport! The outfit is more fun than the actual event! We agreed, she is more likely to be the cheerleader than the athlete. She does like to move and is coodinated, but she enjoys being voistrous and cheering for everyone. She throws her arms around and claps. Too cute. She had a great time.

Emme hand washing my car with a small water spray bottle and dish towel!!
Taking a stroll on her scooter before we went to dinner. She was loving her new coat with matching hat. O and don't forget the hideous princess backpack on her back!

Today, she figured out how to get on top of my car. She was on the very top dancing and then would slide down the windshield! Such a character.

Priceless photo of daddy and his girl learning about a baseball!

Daddy even put on the pink baseball hat!

O what a Daddy will do to get his baby girl to smile!!!

Here she is pushing the boundaries riding her bike in the street. She said she could becuase the big boy neighbors had just come by on their bikes and rode in the street!