Blog Slacker

I really do miss blogging and documenting everything! Honestly the last thing I want to do at night is be on the computer, maybe I should get a phone that I can blog with so I can sit on the couch and blog with the family...or I could just use the laptop, now that's a novel idea, again it goes back to this whole "don't want to be on the computer thing". I might be blog slacking but I do take lots of pics and even manage to get them on Facebook with a little more frequency.

So much going on at work. I have the big St. Louis Memory Walk at Busch Stadium on September 11th. I'm just now starting to realize the magnitude of being the walk director for an event at Busch Stadium...it's kind of a big deal, don't know why I didn't realize this sooner. Works been really fun, I'm totally enjoying being a career mom. My aunt makes it really easy for me to go to work everyday because I know she is taking excellent care of my kiddos and they are having a blast with her. It truly is like having another Grandma around...a kid can never have too many grandma type influences in their life!

Ash started preschool yesterday and was so excited to be back in her groove with her friends. She really lit up yesterday, guess she thrives on routine and daily agendas...I can't imagine where she gets that from! Preschool has a tradition where you decorate a paperdoll that resembles you...you know ours was "bling bling" all the way complete with a purse, make-up and a cell phone. The kids enjoy getting their pics taken on the front porch and we always get a kick out of their "grinch" faces!

I'm training to run my first 5k. I've been sidelined lately due to ankle injuries, completely frustrating but I feel as though I am well on the road to recovery. My first 5k will be the "Run for Mercy" on October 16th to benefit Mercy Ministries! We love this ministry and have faithfully supported it since 2003. Feel free to run with me if you feel so inspired...I could use the inspiration!

What a Difference a Year Makes!

My baby girl started 1st grade today. Hard to believe she will be going to school all day, riding the bus, eating lunch with her friends and learning so much. 3 of her best girlfriends are in her 1st grade class as well as the boy that kissed her on the bus last year.

We had a fantastic summer! Aly spent alot of time hanging out with Aunt Peggy, Ash and Joely. She had her first slumber party a few weeks ago and went to her first sleepover this past weekend. Aly is reading so well, she is at the stage where she sounds out and reads everything. This summer one of her favorite words to read to the family was "Hooters" on our way to and from Gulf Shores. I'm so proud of her already and today is only the first day of school!

2010 1st Day of 1st Grade





















2009 1st Day of Kindergarten

Guess Who?

Too Much to Mention

We've done a ton since the last post from Father's Day to vacation to 4th of July holiday to Magic House, birthday celebrations, etc. Have had tons of family in and out of town for the past 2 1/2 weeks, almost everyone is back home and things will start returning to normal...whatever that is. Enjoy a few random pictures!

Darling

I went outside and found Aly and her friend from school chatting at the edge of the driveway...they look so precious. This little guy was in her Kindergarten class and his heart is as big as Aly's...such a nice boy! I had to sneak this picture from inside the house!

Recital, Gala, First Ice Cream Cone, Gymnastics!

Truly Stellar Week...

We decided to take the plunge and buy a really nice, sort of expensive grill...then...we have had a ton of drama with refinancing our house from the appraisers and banks so we are out $$$ and I don't even want to give a figure because I have nothing to show for it...then...I found out I have tendinitis in my ankle from training for a 5K and have to have physical therapy, in my spare time...then, my CHI shot craps...then my coffee pot died...

Bright spots...good friends in town for the weekend and had so much fun hanging out with them on Friday night! Alzheimer's Gala Saturday night...at least I get to wear my new dress...and I got vicadin to get me through the night because of the tendinitis...Dance recital Sunday...vacation starts in about a week, we get to go to the Gulf...non-refundable hotel...we should be nice and oil slicked by the time we get home!

Hoping to post pics soon!