Bad Week To Be My Mom...

Well, this stuff actually happened last week, but I am just editing this post, so there ya go...

Several Days Ago:
My mom found out yesterday that she is diabetic, Type 2. Lots of diet/exercise planning and some medications and she will be on track to a healthy lifestyle. Not fun news, let me tell you! But at least it explains some mood swings and fatigue that have been plaguing her lately. ;)

My momma (step-mom) went into the hospital today... Appendicitis, no joke! Poor Momma has had some health issues as of late and she just deserves a break! She will be able to go home tonight, but has a ton of rest ahead of her!

My "adopted mom" (the kids' godmom) had a severe ear infection and is finally recovering. When I say severe, I really mean it! She had to get tubes in her ears... 1st adult the doc had ever performed the procedure on!

If you've ever felt I would make a wonderful daughter, I recommend dismissing the idea immediately!
Back to Real Time:
To top all this off Little Miss had a lung infection last week and now is running a fever. With only 1.5 days until her Bday party, I'm feeling really bad for her! Sometimes, you just wish you could take it all away!

Sneak Peek

Took pictures today for Alex's bday invitations... here's what you can look at for now;)

Grrrrrr!

Yesterday, I headed to Target to see what they might have for Alex's upcoming birthday... they have tons, btw! I am always happy when I go to Target rather than that other store;) Anyway, we are looking through the "1 Spot" and Mr. Cool says:



After this, do you suppose we might see what sort of toy collection they have?



He was sweet as sugar and with a hint of a british accent... how bad did I feel telling him we didnt' really have time?........... Awful!!!

Pirates and Princesses... My favorite kind of party!

The boys birthday party was several weeks ago... I was going through pictures looking for something for the iHeartFaces photo contest when I came across these and thought I would post some:)

We had a couple of pirate-type activities for the kids including a cannon ball fight. We had this canoe and a cardboard pirate ship which I somehow didn't get a clear shot of... The kids were in the canoe and the dads were in the ship. Lol, it was so fun! And the girls were so much help during the battle:)

Speaking of girls... Alex was supposed to be searching for a gold nugget(painted rock) to trade in for a treat bag, but she wouldn't touch the "dutty" sand. She did eventually find one with brother's help.

This guy was so stinkin' adorable!

Here are the boys and Miss Priss hunting for burried treasure... this was a favorite for the boys. Lol, anything messy!
Okay, this one makes me laugh:) Drama Boy is trying to open his big gift from Mommy and Alex doesn't feel like moving, so he just set it on her head. Lol, they are so cute!

And this one is my very favorite! For one thing, it shows just how much bigger Mr. Cool is than little brother. Then there's the adorable Webkinz Parrots that my sister got them. And their cute little poses/faces while they try to keep them on their shoulders! They were so adorable and had so much fun!

1 Week(felt like 1 Month) in review...

Okay, I'll just do a quick recap, in case you're wondering why I haven't posted:)

My mom graduated from Friend's University. Now she is not only qualified to completely develop and create a classroom's curriculum, assignments, tests, and computer programs that run all of it... she is officially a teacher with a music degree! She's the original Jane of All Trades:)

Then there was Mother's Day.... and well, you already know how that started:)

My nephew turned 1, had a super-cute, very blue birthday party!

My big sis moved to California with her fiance; they arrived at their new home yesterday.

"Aunt" Amy(the kids' Godmother) went into the hospital. She had a lump removed from her chest, under her ribcage on Wednesday and we are waiting for results from the biopsy. (Please pray for her recovery!)

The idler pulley wheel, something-or-other busted off of our Jeep causing it to freak out and overheat on Wednesday... yep, while I was driving it. We get it back Monday.

Alex and Mr. Cool got very sick, very quickly with suspected cases of meningitis. (Antibiotics cleared up whatever bacterial thing it was, so they are "all better now". Thank Goodness!

Mr. Cool turned 7! On to 2nd grade next year. (WOW!)

The new Tiger exhibit opened at our Zoo, so we just HAD to see it:)

And to top it all off, the season finale of Bones was terribly unsatisfying:) At least he's still alive, I guess...

Happy Birthday Little Man!

So, my little guy is 5 today, well, yesterday:) He starts school this fall; I can barely believe it! They were all three so worn out at the end of the day... here's a pic of him washing off the remaining warpaint from the day and reading with sissy:) He was so adorable and we had a perfect day! Obviously, we did some fun stuff at home, including face paint! We drove around town a little bit (mommy had a few errands). He got a few special treats, his favorite drink and some cookies. Then the boys had dance where the kids all sang for him... so cute! Finally we made it back home where Daddy was waiting with a cake and a big birthday hug:) We all played duck, duck, goose and did a puzzle together. The puzzle was his present from us for today(he'll get another at his party on Saturday) It has a "space man" and it gloes in the dark ooooh! Lol, it was fun and the Birthday Boy was thrilled that Daddy got to be here for the cake and singing:) Oh, and almost as excited to learn he shares a birthday with Tony Romo. Lol. His little giggle when we read the names of those he shares the day with was so funny! But, of course, Romo was the highlight:) So, to two wonderful cowboys... happy birthday guys!