school days

ugh ... it's getting closer and today i officially purchased some of the school supplies! all of the new school uniforms have already been purchased so i thought what the heck.  i know a lot of people can hardly wait for school start but i am definitely one that really loves having my kids home in the summer. don't get me wrong there are days i want to pull my hair out (ha!) but all in all we really enjoy our summer days together!

this year i think it's really hitting me because ALL THREE of my kiddos will be in school. it was so weird getting three school supply lists at the end of last school year .... say what?!?!?

so are you getting ready?????

soon to be auntie rach

i am so happy thrilled to be aunt soon! my sister & her hubby are awaiting the arrival of their little bundle and according to the dr. she is definitely making progress ... yahoo!!!!  last month was her baby shower and she really received some awesome gifts!!! it almost made me want another baby .... ;)  for now i will love on their baby though!

the shower was held at Lock 16 ... it's just a cute place

the girls!!! wondering if that belly is holding a girl as well?!?! hmmm .... the suspense ;)

my momma with nat & julie

julie has a "baby in her belly" too! they were comparing sizes!

definitely my very best friend

showing off the new goods :)

the theme i picked was READY TO POP and Linda Kelsey of course did a great job on the cake!

natalie and andy didn't find out what they are having so i cannot wait to meet this little baby girl or boy! this aunt is ready to do some spoiling!!!!

batter up

the 2012 baseball season for noah has officially come to an end and it is kind of sad for all of us! i have to say it was SO.MUCH.FUN!  this team was such a great one.  the boys, the coaches and parents were just a blast!  the way the boys cheered each other on was really sweet.  they truly were a TEAM.  noah loved every second of baseball and it makes me happy to see him really getting into the sport and loving it.  so CHEERS to hometown national bank on a great season :)

take a little time ...

to smell the roses


 so, yeah i have been totally not blogging at all and i realized how i much i really truly miss it! being a mom of three active kiddos is really keeping me on my toes but as i sat down tonight i realized i need to take a little time to smell the roses as the saying goes.

thursday's thoughts ...

There is a garden in every childhood, an enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant than ever again.  ~Elizabeth Lawrence

A three year old child is a being who gets almost as much fun out of a fifty-six dollar set of swings as it does out of finding a small green worm.  ~Bill Vaughan

More than Santa Claus, your sister knows when you've been bad and good.  ~Linda Sunshine

Of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important.  ~Janet Lane

If you haven't time to respond to a tug at your pants leg, your schedule is too crowded.  ~Robert Brault

You will never find time for anything.  If you want time you must make it.  ~Charles Buxton

Wherever you go, go with all your heart.  ~Confucius

Today, give a stranger one of your smiles.  It might be the only sunshine he sees all day.  ~Quoted in P.S. I Love You, compiled by H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

You have a lifetime to work, but children are only young once.  ~Polish Proverb

Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.  ~Kahlil Gibran

You don't choose your family.  They are God's gift to you, as you are to them.  ~Desmond Tutu

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.  ~Dr. Seuss

To the outside world we all grow old.  But not to brothers and sisters.  We know each other as we always were.  We know each other's hearts.  We share private family jokes.  We remember family feuds and secrets, family griefs and joys.  We live outside the touch of time.  ~Clara Ortega

You are my sonshine.  ~Author Unknown

Don't wait to make your son a great man - make him a great boy.  ~Author Unknown

A daughter is a little girl who grows up to be a friend.  ~Author Unknown

Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero.  ~Marc Brown

Peace begins with a smile.  ~Mother Teresa

pinewood derby

 this was definitely a first for us! noah & brian had to build a pinewood derby car for boyscouts to race!!! really i had no flippin' clue what to do or how this would all work but thankfully my hubby was a scout back in the day and knew just what to do!!! LOL  it is some serious business, that's for sure. there are all kinds of rules and regulations. the boys hit the garage and the making of the pinewood derby car began! ;)

noah had the job of sanding it after brian carved it

he had to make sure it was PERFECT

then it was time to weigh it because the whole car could not be more then 5oz

noah's paint job request was red, black and FLAMES ... heehee!

anxiously awaiting his turn

and we are at the START LINE

on your mark, get set ..... GO!!!!!!

yes!!!!! :)

my proud little scout placed 2nd!!!! and they didn't even give out a prize or ribbon to the winners after all of that work ...say what?!?!? bummer!

at the end everyone was able to race just for fun!

omg .... MIA

wowza .... yes, i have been MIA from blog world! BOO!  i have just been crazy busy.  doing what? well, a little bit of EVERYTHING!

oh and big news i just have to "finally" share is that my sister is pregnant .... YAHOO! i am bursting with excitement! i.cannot.wait!!!  :)