A new leaf.....

So I'm always trying to find one more simple task to be more organized. So I think now I'll start my weekly meal planning back up. Lately it seems I've fixed enough spaghetti, sloppy joes, or hamburgers more then anything. Summertime is hard b/c we stay outside until late but then my kids don't eat til late. We focus more on swimming and the garden then dinner. But maybe if I'd be more organized for dinner then I could just come hope pop in the the oven or on the stove and then we could eat early and get back outside.

Wish me luck...starting Monday I'll post my weekly meal menu. :) If anyone has any tips please post them. I'm always up for suggestions!

Long time to post...I was reminded! ;)

So I went to Indianapolis last weekend for the Susan Komen Race for the Cure. I spent Friday afternoon with my friend, Pam, whom lives in the area. This is us....



It was such a nice afternoon...a warm, sunny day. We don't get those very often yet, so we cruised downtown to pick up my team packets for the Race for the Cure. Then headed back up towards her house. Once her son got off the bus we chatted a bit more then loaded the kiddies up in the van and headed to a fabulous restaurant, Ram, to meet her husband for dinner. And thank you both again for dinner! It was so yummy!! And Pam in case you didn't know there is one right downtown by Circle Center. I found it walking to Houlihan's for lunch on Saturday. :)

After dinner we went are separate ways...they had small group and I had to meet my co-captain for our team. It was a great evening and as we promised we will be getting back together soon!

I'll be posting soon about our Race for the Cure walk. It was an amazing time and I'm looking forward to building my team and raising more money next year!! :)

Leaving on a jet plane....

Yes my friends...I actually logged on to post that I'll be taking a vacation....so that means no blogging once again. I apologize...I mean well but life has just been busy. But when I get back I'll be able to post some pics from the trip. I'm traveling to see family. Did I mention I'm not a fan of flying. I'm nervous nelly until we are in the air. Think of me...I've been sick all week so I'm flying while under the weather...which is kinda funny since I'll be flying in the weather as well. hehe

Anyways....have a great week.

I just love....

the fact that my daughter woke up this morning and wanted to watch the "Walt Disney Christmas Day Parade." She knows we have saved on the DVR. I love the fact she shrieks in excitement when she watches all the characters come down the street. How she screams "Arella" (this is her name for Cinderella) when she can see her on the float. And she also tells me that is it her. How sweet is that?

The love for Disney runs deep in our family. My husband refers to my sister and I as Disney freaks. We both become giddy with excitement the minute we hit the front gates. But who doesn't really? If your all "tough guy" when you hit the gates then you really aren't letting your inner child run free. That isn't healthy. ;) My brother has a Disney room in his house, I've had a Disney bathroom as well as my sister. Now my basement is on it's way to becoming a Disney basement.

But really...it almost brings tears to my eyes to see my daughter watch the parade. I can't wait to take her back to the Magic Kingdom. Hopefully within a year or so. :) Growing up my parents took all of us to Disney many times. Though I'll admit my first pic with Mickey I'm SCREAMING trying to get away from him. But since then I've been back many times. Each time even more excited and giddy to walk through the gate.

I promised Gracie we'd finish watching the parade once we got home tonight as she was crying when we left b/c she wanted to take the parade with her.

**pictures of the holidays and new yr's coming soon. I've had some issues with getting my pictures off my camera but finally conquered it so they are soon to come!

I fell off the blogging wagon.

So I fell off. But I'm back now AND with a super sweet new digital camera. So tonight once I settle in for the night I plan on updating my readers. All 5 of them (maybe) with my life in the last three weeks.

I hope everyone had a great new year. I'll post some pics of our evening in with some of my siblings.

The baby is here!!

My niece finally had her baby last night via c-section. Caden was born last night weighing in at a VERY healthy 10lbs. 50z. & 20.5 inches long. I've gotten a pic of him but it's through my phone but he is adorable. Thank goodness when I buy baby clothes I buy them a size bigger or so then needed. He won't fit into small sizes for very long. I always teased my sister for birthing the biggest baby that I've known. My niece was 9lbs 15.5 ozs. And now my niece has beaten my sister. Showing off to out do her mom...ha!!

Props to my niece!! Congrats Miss Megan...I love you very much!! You will be a FABULOUS mother!!

Whooohhhoooo!!

A baby is finally on it's way. My niece is at the hospital while we speak being induced!! Looks like I will FINALLY get to "meet" the baby...via the internet of course. But at least this pregnancy is almost over. My niece has had a rough last few weeks. Little stinker doesn't want to come out...at 41 weeks my niece is READY to deliver!

So everyone say a little pray for her this evening for a quick, natural, safe, and wonderful delivery! I'll post about my new niece or nephew is soon I here!