A few more pictures.

Love this picture..

~~What did I get myself into???~~

OK, I'm not sure how it happened, but, you are reading something written by the new VP of the PTO!!! I am beginning to think that I should of never answered the phone the day before we left on our trip. Thoughts of packing and the fear of flying just made me a total mess that day, and what happened next I will never forget.. the phone rings and it's a lady that I have met from Skyler's Girl Scout group asking me if I would like to help out w/the PTO.... Not really thinking I said sure, what can I do to help.... [thinking it would be very easy part]----boy, was I wrong....She then tells me that the part that needs to be filled is the VP, and then the guilt trip set in, no one else wants to play this role. So, what do I say?? Ummmmmmm, sure I'll do this.. It did not sink in what this all meant to me till later [maybe a few days later]..... if only I could go back in time and say 'no'... Here's the sad thing though, I asked if I could have someone help me w/this part [because, I have learned that the VP is the person who does the BIGGEST fund raiser at school]..and has anyone stepped up to help me?? NO!!!;-( I'll let you know how it all goes...... Wish me luck!!!

PICTURES!

Skyler, Ashley, Q and Ryan...

Star Wars weekend........

Q and Skyler...

Do you see Q and Skyler??? This was taken at our hotel....

It's been awhile... AGAIN....

Ok, so I was told if I do not update this blog, then I can not read my friends blog. [how mean can one person get]?? =-) So, here's what we've been up to... The kids got out of school on June 4th, and on June 6th at 6am we were headed to Disney!! I'll get some pictures up soon. When we came back Skyler was signed up for Girl Scout camp, [which was a total waste if you asked me].. This week the kids are going to a cooking class [which only cost $7.00 for each] and that's 4 hours a day, and plus they get to make two meals. What I heard from Skyler is what I loved the most. She said that she wanted to do this class again, she loved it that much!! Even Q told me the same thing, and when I signed him up, he was not happy w/me one bit. [it's nice to make them happy]. =-) I have also spend my summer washing/hosing off Simon. I'm thinking that he should just live at the neighbors house. We even went out and go him his own pool, but, does he like it??? NO~!!
As I'm writing this I have someone looking over my shoulder, checking out what I'm writing... Ok, I'm going to see if I can put pictures on here now...

~~Time for an update~~

OK, so I was told I should update my blog. =-)
This is what we've been up too..
Quentin had his second soccer game yesterday it was a wonderful Sat. am. They played a great game, and although they do not keep score, it was a tie. I know he loves soccer, but, listening to Q talk, I have this feeling that he'll do great in track someday. This kid can run so fast!! =-)
Skyler has been getting ready for her dance program which is on the 19th of May. She looks SO CUTE in her outfit!! As soon as I get pictures, I'll post them.
Scott had me out there this weekend not only to get sun, but, to help stain the deck. I was the lucky one to paint/stain between the metal poles. Let me tell you, it's not as fun as it sounds..
Simon spend his weekend in the creek, yesterday he was there for over 5 hours. I have learned just to let him stay there and play. Other wise, it just means more bathes in the same day. ... Ginger also, had fun down there too..

~~Roller Skating~~

Today I took my kids roller skating and what does my son tell me??? Or should I say, the few things said to me... Hmmmm, where do I start? First he was making comments about how fast he can skate. He then had to show me what he could do when he skated next to me, these are things he can do when he skates slow. Also, showed off how he could skate backwards, and at the end, he was telling me how to skate. Maybe he should be giving lessons. I'm thinking I'll be the first in line. But, to let you know, I did not fall down once!!! [and we were there for 2 hours]--pretty good I thought... There was no way to get mad at this child, he was so cute, and tring to be helpful. ---I think............

~~What a dog~~

Ok, so how many times can this dog get a bath in one week---and it's only March?? Well, last week, Simon had 3 bathes.. Yes, 3!! One was because, he was playing in the creek, and the other two were because he was playing in the sump pump, or should I say the water coming out of it.. I have never seen a dog like this one before in my life!!! I laughed so hard watching him wondering which house to go to, when the water was coming out. [ He was so confused.] At the end, while I was giving him a bath, I swear he was checking out the other houses looking to see if there was water coming out of them too... Come to find out the next day, Scott let him off the tie out, and he took off for that house, he was checking out while he was getting a bath. I wish, I had the camera out to get this.... But, no.. I did not. LOL
Here's another story about Simon, a neighbor was laughing and telling me about how they were laughing at my dog and cat [Snoop].. While they were eating, they saw Simon and Snoop running together, chasing an animal under a deck. Then to top it off, I guess they were side by side, looking under the deck at this animal.. Does anyone else have a nut for a dog?? Or is just me???

~~Get this~~

So, today the neighbor girl [can't say her name]--but, she's in 6th grade, was telling me about a movie they saw in class, it was all about 'Manners'. Well, it was going really good till she pointed out about how there was someone on there 'my age' who was making a big deal about finding a piece of hair in her food. I was like ' my age??????' I'm wondering how old she thinks I am. This is something that I will never forget. Boy, I feel old!! 'My age'. Now, I'm wondering if this person was really old looking.. =-) Jennifer was wondering if it was in black and white. 8-) It's amazing how I can even get out of bed in the morning. But, the sweet thing is, this girl was then saying she was sorry, and she did not mean I was old. But, it just made me laugh so much. She must of been looking at my grey hair. LOL

IT'S ABOUT TIME!!!!!!!!

OK, it's about time for an update at least I'm told~~Lynda.. Let's see, Skyler got her first 300 series in bowling!! So, this coming weekend she'll get a patch. Very proud of her, Q did good too. Yesterday we had temp. of 78!! What a wonderful day, took the dogs to the park, it was so nice. The kids came home from school and put on shorts on ASAP. Today was nice too, now it's going to be back to normal. Guess, that's OK, we can not complain. Although, I do have to say that w/all this nice weather it's bringing out all the SLOBS out at work. Reminder, if you are going to pick out all these clothes to try on, please put them back where you found them. =-)
I will do better at keeping up w/this site...

~~SNOW~~~

[the picture, is what I'm waiting to see again.....]
Can you believe the kids have had a 4 day weekend?? Today they are off because of the snow. And here's Q wondering if they will have off a total of 7 days... Man, that would be a long week!! =-0 They have been really good today, if I say so myself. Yesterday Lynda watched my kids from 9:30am--2:30pm, and today I am returning the favor, and watching her kids. She needs to have a day off w/no kids. But, the nice thing was that she brought us lunch, Mc D's is becoming my second home. =-) THANKS!!! In the next couple of days, Girl Scout Cookies will be here..... MMMM.. Nothing better then eating those. Really need to get to the gym.

~~The longest hour of my life!!~~

Out to kill me... This week Lynda thought it would be fun to take me to the gym, at first I thought OK this would be fun, but, by the 3 day, the fun was gone. And I knew she was out to kill me when she said 'let's go to STEP' class. It was a REALLY LONG hour, and after 20 mins. she is telling me that she is ready to leave. I was like 'what, this is your idea to kill me'. So, we stayed. Even though, I am complaining, it felt very good to work out. Can't wait to see how many times we go next week. OK, have to add one more thing.. I did not spend much time working out, maybe up to an 1/2 hour [and that maybe pushing it], but, I was happy w/myself.

~~Just have to Brag alittle..~~

Just need to let you know that I'm very proud of my children!! Quentin had his pinewood derby race on Sat. and came in 3rd place. Plus, his car got best in show. The kids are the ones who pick out which car they think is the best looking, well, there was a tie. Q tied w/one that looked like a bathtub. It was also, cool looking. But, the kids picked Q's car to win. [they had to vote again ] In the 3 years of going to these pinewood derby races, this is the first time that Q walked out w/his hands full. He got two trophies, and a ribbon. =-) He was very proud of himself, and he should be!! By the way, his car was a pink eraser, w/Darth Vader driving it. ---all of which was his idea.
Now to talk about Skyler, yesterday I got an e-mail from her Girl Scout leader, saying how Skyler sold the most cookies in her troop!!! She sold 215, which she really worked really hard to sell, that little girl was out there selling right away. I am just hoping that she is just as excited when it comes time to delivery all of them. =-) Thanks to all who bought from her. She was working up to a certain amount, so she could get 'cookie dough' to put towards camping in the summer. p.s. Cookies come in Feb.

Sick of this stuff

Q was sick last week, Skyler was sick Sunday, and I got sick last night. Now, Scott is saying that he is not feeling good. I'm going to run away from home. Can't wait till spring when all the windows can be opened!!

This is so exciting!!

After years of having fish tanks, this is the first time that we have ever seen babies!! There are 5 African Cichilids babies. It was so exciting to find them. Now we just have to figure out who the parents are.. There are only 3 big fish in the tank, and now 5 babies. It's almost like we are Grandparents. LOL p.s. The tank up above, is Q's tank. But, you get the idea of fish..

This is so sweet

I got an e-mail from a friend saying that she had read my blog, and when she saw the picture of Spunky she got tears in her eyes! Saying that Spunky was her 'hero'. That is so sweet!!

~~Q~

Today Quentin has decided to stay home w/me today. This about the third day that he has been sick, but, today is much better then the other days.. He is actually up playing computer, and playing his game cube. So, this is a good sign. Q has even taught me how to play chess, of course, do not ask me how to play. =-) He has been very patience w/me and has let me as the same questions repeat a few times. If anyone wants to know how to play it, I know someone who can teach you.
Oh, one more thing... For those who would like to know, losing your power when it's cold out really SUCKS!! We lost it for 12 hours, and I was wearing lots of layers, because, I do not like to freeze. I know we did not have it that bad, my friend had lost her power in Dec. for longer then we did. So, I should not complain.

Pictures.

This is Simon..
This is Spunky..

~~~Life goes on~~~

Well, last week was a year since we had to put down a wonderful dog, Spunky. Man, so many things to remember about him. To start off w/he could run so fast!!! I have never seen a dog in his day run like he did. Spunky was also a great protector, he would stop any fight. His favorite girl was Jenny, man, those too 'loved' each other. Spunk's best mate was Peaches though, he was the best thing for her. He knew how to get Peaches up and playing. After Peaches came Ginger, and those turned out to be good friends. Spunky ended up getting cancer at the age of 13, but, he had a wonderful life.. Who ever left this little thing in the pound back in IN, lost out in the GREAT DOG!! I do have to say that Spunky lived up to his name, I remember a funny story of when he was little, we came home to see that it had 'snowed' in our home. Well it was not snow, LOL, it was cornstarch. Even though, we were mad at the time, we have laughed about it many times since.
Ok, and for those who know me, will understand when I say that w/in 3 days after Spunky pasted away, we got a new dog. His name is Simon. I thought for sure Ginger would be so happy to see this 70 pound dog come into her life, but, that really wasn't the case once he got here. Simon as it turnes out, is the annoying little brother, who just does not stop bugging her!! I'm sure if she could talk, I would not know what she wanted to say!!!!!!!!!! =-) Again, we got him from PAWS, and he is a great dog too. Of course, he is not like Spunky, Peaches, or any of the other animals we have had. He is his own dog.

It's a new year!!

Cannot believe it's a new year, where did 2006 go? Well for me, I made it through the holiday season w/out missing a day of work, and what happens on Jan. 2ND? Well, I end up w/the flu!!!! Man, it's not fun! The worst part lasted for a good 24 hours, now I'm starting to mead. Quentin and Skyler went back to school, of course, they were not thrilled this am. But, it's good for them to be back, as for they get bored. We had a wonderful holiday season, got most of my Christmas cards out. =-) Scott also, had the whole time off too. Which he spend in working w/all his woodworking tools. [need to get a picture of this] =-)

~~It's been awhile~~

It's been awhile since I have been on here. It's hard to believe that Christmas is less then a week away. Christmas shopping is almost over, just a few more gifts to get. W/talking to my sister tonight, it sounds like the weather might not be good for her to travel in. =-( Traveling is not always the fun part of the holidays. I am so looking forward to seeing all the family. I'm not sure why, but, my mother told me that I could not bring Simon w/me. So, he will have to stay w/a friend. [Hope this is going to be cheaper then last trip] The kids get out tomorrow at 1:45pm, so they are excited!! Scott stayed home today w/a cold. I was late to work [about 20 min] because, someone walked past w/a boxer puppy. I had good thoughts of leaving on time, but, it was hard to leave this little thing. She was so CUTE!!!!!!!! And no, I do not want a puppy. My boss did tell me that next time I'm going to be late, that I should call before I am heading to work, already late. =-) Somethings could not be helped, and not when it comes to a puppy, I guess my love for animals comes first over my work. =-} If I do not get on here before Christmas, I wish everyone a Happy Holidays!!