Alexis Time

Alexis got to stay the night with us. So funny how just the mention of her coming over fills our house with excitement. We had a soccer party to go to so of course she went with us. Troy was playing with her in the back seat with a shell and Troy acted like he wasn't going to give it to her and she let out a little bit of a cry so of course he did and you should have seen the Cheshire grin she got on her face. LOL. Troy and I laughed so hard. She totally knows she has him. Jim and I just followed her around while she walked everywhere. When we woke up in the morning and I got to see her sleeping in her little bed it just totally warmed my heart and made me sad. I miss seeing her in the mornings. Then again I miss seeing her all the time. She is such a part of us. Jim took her to the soccer game and got her pancakes and sausage while I helped set up a yard sale. After the game she went with me where a little girl trying to help her dumped her on her head and gave her a little egg. Jeez. Back to soccer where I chased her around and you could see Troy watching her from the field. LOL. We got her Dibs which she ate and slobbered them back into the container Anyone? She went to get into someones toys and I said stop and she did on a dime. She is soooooooooo good. Then when I said no no because she went to get into their stuff she cried. Well as much as I would give her anything she wanted I also want her to stay a good kid that people want around. LOVE HER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She made an older ladies day when she was so sweet and gentle with the ladies dog. She could not believe someone so little could be so sweet. Her dog stood and gently like gave her a nose kiss on the cheek. The lady couldn't believe it. She was so cute wishing she had a camera. Alexis has the gift of making anyone's day!!

Pin's Needles and Houses

While the rest of us where Spring Breakn' it Tim and Katie anxiously awaited to see if a house they put a bid on would finally come through. I felt every disappointment they did as it was my own and then when they signed and got the key's in their hand, I felt the excitement and on top of it.... the pride. They have done a great job saving, researching looking you name it. School, work and buying a home. They have so much to be proud of. I know they have alot of work ahead and there will be times they struggle just like the rest of us but without a doubt they will do their best with everything they have. I am so happy for them and so full of pride and yet I know my house will never be the same. My heart hurts, but I know I will adjust. Right???????

Troy's Car

The later part of Troy's Spring Break Jim took a few days off to help Troy with his car. They got alot done in the few days. I would have loved to been there when they pulled the engine out. Hopefully Troy is learning things most men (yes I said it)don't take the time to anymore. I am sure there was some yelling, laughing, gratitude on Troy's part and pride within both of them.

Mom & Son Campout

Troy and I discussed where we wanted to go for Spring Break and came up with Bartlett Lake. We had so much fun. We went Sunday and came back Tueday. We set up camp like pro's might I say. The fishing stunk. We even resorted to marshmellows and Starburts. Why was he surprised I put a worm on a hook? Does Jim spoil me that much? Okay I will take it. We cooked and had the best fire around. We went to the Marina (little bit of a hike when not everyone had too) and finally after years and years drove down to Rattlesnake cove to check it out (the fishing wasn't any better)We had a few reminders of how lucky we are to have such a great family. I love spending time with my kids. There is nothing better then just time.

México o busto

So Tina and Liz went to Mexico for Spring Break. How does a mother not worry about that and at the same time be happy they get to enjoy being twenty. Maybe next time USA soil? The trip started with the day before they left Tina asking Jim to make some of his amazing Chili and of course he did. They seemed to have a great time and we didn't see them in any news cast but we will see as the new line of Girls Gone Wild movies come out ;-). I am very thankful they have each other. They are two of the best.