I really can't believe this is my last week of summer

It's hard to believe that school starts back next week. Wow, this summer went by pretty fast. In a way I'm kind of ready to go back to work, but I sure am going to miss sleeping in (what little bit I did).

We've had a pretty busy summer over all, Branson, swimming, birthday parties, camping trips, bowling, a new dog. How did we fit it all in?

The kids are so ready to go back to school. There was a preschool open house yesterday after church and the twins love their teacher, so we decided to stop by. Well, we couldn't get them to leave. They are so comfortable in Mrs. H's room. They went right in and gave Mrs. H a big hug and then started playing. I'm not going to have any problems with them next week. Rylie says she's ready to be a second grader. Wow, where did that time go?

I did find out that I'll probably be floating between kindergarten and first grade, but I'm not going to complain. I'm just thanking God that I have a job and I'll move with my kids from last year. I'm really looking forward to see how I'm going to be working it out though.

I think we've finished all the school shopping. Of course, I can't find school uniforms any place (that don't cost an arm and a leg). We have gotten new school shirts and I need to get school shoes this weekend.

I've enjoyed watching my niece this past month but I am going to miss her. Baby B bop will start daycare next week. I'm kind of excited for her but kind of sad too. I think she'll take to it really well.

Ok, I'm back....for now!

I'm grabbing a little computer time before Cody takes the computer for probably 12 hours again today. He's taking some online Stats class and he's been hogging the computer so he can work ahead. I don't think he realizes that I need a little computer time every now and then throughout the day.

Life has been busy in our household. I've been watching my niece for my brother, while he goes through a difficult transition right now. She just turned a year old and is just the sweetest baby. She hardly ever cries and loves playing with the kids. I will say, it doesn't make me want another one. I mean, I love her to death, but at the same time I'm so glad my kids are potty trained and independent. I think Chase and taken to her the most. He complains that he doesn't want to see "B" today and he doesn't want her to sit by him, and don't let her touch my toys because she'll get germs on them. But, he's the one who comes up to her a few times a day and play peek a boo or lets her eat some of HIS ice cream. It's really sweet. Rylie loves to walk her around the house and well, Preslie could care less unless it's an animal.

I did find out that even though the numbers aren't where we would like to see them, I will have a job for the next school year. This is such a huge relief. That puts a paycheck in my pocket and pays for half tuition. And I might add that tuition isn't cheap, but it is so worth it for the type of education my children are receiving. It's really sad thinking that this will be our last year with our school and church family. I watch Rylie playing with her friends, kids who she has known since she's been 2 1/2 years old and it makes me sad to know that we'll be moving. I know God will take care of us and we wouldn't be moving if it wasn't right, but it doesn't make it easier on my heart.

Haven't been bloggin much

It's summer and there is just not much going on around the home front. Which explains why I haven't posted all that much.

We've been busy going swimming, to the library and trying to get the new pet under control. It's been quite a few years since I've been to the puppy stage again.

Rylie has birthday parties coming up and we're looking forward to those. I need to do some school shopping. Gotta get more uniforms and get school supplies.

Introducing Bolt Rhino Tobey

We picked up Preslie's birthday present yesterday (yes, 4 months early). He is a Border Collie and Preslie is in love. He's 6 weeks and just so precious. He's still a little clumsy.

New family "pets"

It is very hot here and we have a ton of flies that keep coming into the house. I've constantly got a fly swatter in my hand trying to kill them. Preslie informed me the other day that I needed to quit killing them because they are her and Chase's pets. I did kill one the other day and Preslie got all upset. I had to inform her that it wasn't hers. Now, Chase's "pet" lives in our van so I won't kill it. I've had tried for the life of me to get it out and it's not happening.

Birthday present!!!!

I purchase Rylie's b-day present today. I know what most of you are going to say, her b-day isn't until November. But, this was a special b-day present. I logged on to ticketmaster today and purchased 2 tickets (her and I) to see Miley Cyrus in concert in October in Little Rock. Cody and I are keeping this hush, hush until the actual day of the concert. I'm so excited, because I know this will make her so happy. I did get up in the nosebleed section, but I really wasn't spending a ton of money on these tickets and I also didn't want to get floor and then her not see a thing.

If you talk to Rylie before October.....shhhhhhhhhh. We really want this to be a great surprise.

Good News? Bad News?

I'm still not sure which one this qualifies as, good news or bad news. We were on vacation earlier in the week in Branson. On our way back to our parking space (after a long day) at Silver Dollar City, Cody's phone started to ring. He checked his voicemail once we were in the car and it was the Air Force recruiter. According to him, they have disqualified Cody from active duty permanently. Which means, he doesn't ever have to go to active duty. This also means that Air Force will not pay for his CRNA school. In a way, this is good news but bad news at the same time. We have to search (we, meaning Cody) for the student loans and scholarships to pay for this school. Plus, we need to get enough to live off of during school. Now, at the same time it also means that once Cody graduates he can start making the big bucks. I think the Air Force was going to give him $64k/year but he can sign on at a local hospital for close to $200k/year.

Please pray that everything works out the way God wants it too.

We had a grand time on vacation. We got there Monday afternoon and spent a few hours at the waterpark at the hotel. The kids had a blast. Tuesday we woke up early and made the trip to Silver Dollar City. It didn't start getting busy there until around 3 pm, which is when we decided we had had enough. The twins couldn't get on too many rides, Preslie was scared of a water raft ride and they were both hot and tired. Rylie had fun. She got Cody on a few rides. Her favorite was the PowderKeg rollercoaster. I think it started out around 65mph. Cody said she had a death grip on the bars but toward the end had the biggest grin on her face. Wednesday we were off to the Outlet malls and we made a trip north to the Bass Pro Shop. I was a little disappointed but they did have almost everything under construction. Yuck. Then we headed back home Thursday morning, after and attempt to hit the outlet mall again.

It feels great to be back home. I loved being on vacation but it always seem more work. Chase and Preslie were totally off, so they were hard to deal with.

Toby was so glad to be home, although he did have a nice break from Preslie at nana's house. Of course, he gave us quite the scare right before we left for our trip. I gave him his rabies shot that morning. One minute he was fine and then the next he went limp with a glazed look in his eyes. I thought there for a little bit we were about ready to lose him. Scared me so bad but I couldn't let Preslie see that. Cody got his hind end elevated and then he seemed to start doing better. We put a call into the vet and they said it was probably just a shock but to keep an eye on him.

Tommy had the house to himself, but I think he was glad to have us back. We got a ton of lovings this morning.

I need to get pictures uploaded onto the computer and then I'll post them. We didn't take a bunch, because we were too busy having fun. But, I got a few.