Our Georgia Vacation

We had so much fun on our vacation. Being up in the mountains was absolutely beautiful and the weather was perfect. We went tubing, swimming at the "beach", well Lake Burton. We fished and paddle boated in Grandpa and Grandma Hunt's pond, as well as fed the fish, we got more bites feeding them. We picked potatoes in the garden. Grandma Hunt made us vegetable soup with fresh veggies from the garden, oh it was so good. We even fed goats that live on rooftops of these shops. We spent a day at Stone Mountain and watched the laser show. We had so much fun. I loved being able to get up in the morning and take my breakfast out on the Hunt's second floor porch and look out at the mountains, what a view. I would even eat my dinner out there. The kids loved to be there running and playing outside all day. I am so jealous of their view and their garden. Someday!

What Have I Been Up To?

I have a few reasons why I am posting these pics. One - I thought there were a few of you who could use a good laugh. I spent the last 2 weeks studying for finals and working on projects and this is what has happened while I was buried in my books. Second reason - maye they will make someone else feel like they are not alone or make them feel like it could always be WORSE!!! Third - maybe if I post them, it will motivate me to get my butt in gear and I can post some AFTER pictures. There are lots of reasons - but lastly I am going to count my blessings today. I will whistle while I work even if I have to work until midnight. And I am not always that way - there are lots of times I go into the laundry room and I just want to run out and down the street screaming like a mad woman - like its a bad reoccurring nightmare - Attack of the Killer Neverending Dirty Clothes! Like I am going to drown in them. But no stress today - they will get done and just as I get them done I will turn around and there will be more - so get over it! I have cleaned and cleaned and cleaned the kids room but my 4 and 2 year olds are human tornados and I have allowed the mess to get too out of control for them and I must intercede and today is that day. Maybe today I will simplify and try to get rid of some of it. I am a self diagnosed Pack Rat and I genetically inherited it. Sorry Dad! I do want to know where did all these clothes come from! I really could used a commercial size washer and dryer! I hope you guys have a good laugh and if anyone has free time on their hands - well you know where I live. Count your blessings - you will miss those little clothes piled up, those little toys spread out on the floor, the house will be too quiet some day! We may not always feel that way but it is true. I look at Breana and think back to when she was like Emma and wonder where did the time go. Before long she will be talking about college and going off on her own and I will wonder what did I do with the time we had when she was here. Did I obsess about my house (obviously not!!!) did I work too much - did I miss too much? Don't miss those little moments and "don't sweat the small stuff" I love my family and I feel blessed by my family.

Happy 8th Birthday Meriah

I want to wish my very very sweet Meriah - Happy 8th Birthday. I just love when they turn 8, it's just a special age. I always try to make it a special day. It's Great to be 8 day! We started off by giving her a tiara this morning. Every princess needs a crown. I sent her off to school, only to suprise her by picking her up shortly after. We went to the mall and had lunch. Then I took her to get her first pedicure and manicure. Meriah absolutely just loved it and couldn't wait to show them off to everyone. She was so careful to make sure that she did not mess them up. She was so cute. Maggie joined us and we had a girls day out! Maggie took Meriah shopping for a new outfit to go with her new pink toes! We had such a nice day with all the pampering! We then went to Chuck E Cheese - Meriah's dinner choice! It was a nice day and I absolutely loved spending it with Meriah. Happy Birthday Meriah - thank you for a beautiful day!