well, I don't know if any of you Scraptowners will see this but if you do I hope you know I will miss reading your stories and sharing your lives and i'm sorry for all the drama. Although I never actually posted on any of the threads regarding this matter, so I am not completely sure why I was banned, I guess guilt by association, I chose the right friends. The only thing I can see I did wrong was allow Tyani to use my screen name to let you all know that Jennifer was only allowing posts she approved of on the board. (for those who didn't know before the banning Jennifer set it so all of Tyani's post had to be approved by her 1st) I didn't think that kind of censoring was fair and it was inappropriate. Most of you didn't see Tyani's post under my name since Jennifer deleted it immediately but Tyani never used any foul language, never called Jennifer any names, she just voiced her opinion (which I thought we were allowed to do)apparently not. As far as Glenda goes all she did was tell her side of the swap story, no name calling or foul language there either.
I will not change to please her but I will miss you all :) I hope you come back here to visit often and I will check in on all of you who have blogs of your own.
Friday, June 29, 2007
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Oh the Drama!!
What a week!! My life is usually pretty boring, not much going on just being mom but this week it seems that the drama has been surrounding me on all sides but not exactly touching me if that makes any sense. Most of the drama does not actually involve me and I'm not going to get into details about those because quite frankly most of them are unimportant in whole scheme of things but this is one of those weeks when I wish that maybe my quiet boring life would reappear.I guess it is just all happening at once and overwhelming me since usually nothing goes on here but I definitely could just use some time to think, to process, to understand.
The return of Stacey has with it brought to my attention some things I didn't even realize about myself, I am having a hard time trying to figure these things out. How could someone else know me better than myself? is that really possible? am I in denial about who I really am versus who I think I am or who I WANT to be? Can a person really change who they are or do they just become who others want them to be but remain the same at the core? I had forgotten so many things, she has reminded me of who I used to be and I part of me wants to be that girl again. Unfortunatly that would probably not work well with the life I have now. The life I DO love & enjoy. I guess this is one of those grass is greener situations.
The return of Stacey has with it brought to my attention some things I didn't even realize about myself, I am having a hard time trying to figure these things out. How could someone else know me better than myself? is that really possible? am I in denial about who I really am versus who I think I am or who I WANT to be? Can a person really change who they are or do they just become who others want them to be but remain the same at the core? I had forgotten so many things, she has reminded me of who I used to be and I part of me wants to be that girl again. Unfortunatly that would probably not work well with the life I have now. The life I DO love & enjoy. I guess this is one of those grass is greener situations.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
I Found Stacey!!
you may remember back in March I was having trouble locating my best friend from high school. Well, I FOUND HER!! we talked today and it was so great to hear her voice. We talked for about an hour and I hated that I had to go but will most definitely call her again SOON!! Lesson learned on letting life get in the way, make time even if it's just for a few minutes to check in and say hi. If you don't before u know it months have passed I got lucky it wan't years :)
I think it was fate I found her number when I did, I really needed to talk to her, she is one of those people who I know I can talk about things I can't talk to just anyone about. She is the one who knows me better than anyone,i trust her with all my secrets & fears, all my hopes & dreams.I know she will give advice without passing judgment. I wasn't wrong about her. It was amazing to me that after just a few minutes it was like no time had passed at all and we were back to giving advice and squealing like teenagers. It has been 3 yrs since I have seen her, I think it is time to start planning a trip to NJ. TIME TO GO HOME :)
I think it was fate I found her number when I did, I really needed to talk to her, she is one of those people who I know I can talk about things I can't talk to just anyone about. She is the one who knows me better than anyone,i trust her with all my secrets & fears, all my hopes & dreams.I know she will give advice without passing judgment. I wasn't wrong about her. It was amazing to me that after just a few minutes it was like no time had passed at all and we were back to giving advice and squealing like teenagers. It has been 3 yrs since I have seen her, I think it is time to start planning a trip to NJ. TIME TO GO HOME :)
Monday, June 25, 2007
Awesome Night!!
Saturday night Tyani, Jay, Josh & I all went out to Fast Eddie's for a few drinks and to play pool. We had such an awesome time. I hardly ever get to go out like that so it was a treat for me and I can't wait to do it again!! Maybe next time Duane will come too :)
Friday, June 22, 2007
Quiet Week
not much going on here this week. Ryan did call Mon, Tues & Wed. He is having such a great time. They spent Monday at his cousins house, Tues & wed they were up at the camp he went fishing & kayaking. It is really good to hear from him. i still miss him terribly but it is great to know he is having so much fun. That really is what I want for him :)
Ashlyn and I have not been doing too much, went swimming at Tyani's on Tues, library on Wed. Ashlyn is reading so good, I am so proud of her. We have also been getting a head start on learning her addition facts since Ryan had such a hard time remembering them but I do not think it will be a problem for her. We have only been doing it a couple days and she is doing great. Now we just need to work on her penmanship and she will be ready to start 1st grade. Luckily she actually likes it when we do "school work" she thinks it is fun and we are "playing school" hey whatever works right:)
Ashlyn and I have not been doing too much, went swimming at Tyani's on Tues, library on Wed. Ashlyn is reading so good, I am so proud of her. We have also been getting a head start on learning her addition facts since Ryan had such a hard time remembering them but I do not think it will be a problem for her. We have only been doing it a couple days and she is doing great. Now we just need to work on her penmanship and she will be ready to start 1st grade. Luckily she actually likes it when we do "school work" she thinks it is fun and we are "playing school" hey whatever works right:)
Monday, June 18, 2007
Missing Ryan
Yesterday we went to Pennsylvania and dropped Ryan off with his grandparents for the summer. It was very hard for me to do, especially not knowing when exactly he is coming home. He was so excited though and I AM happy for him. I know he will have experiences there that we could never teach him here just because of the different environments we live in. I also know that it is good for him to spend time with Duane's family. he is always with my family and it will be good that he gets to know them, they are his family too. That being said he is my baby and we have NEVER been apart this long ever. I was very brave while he was with us because I didn't want him to feel bad. I know he really wanted to go, but it took less than 5 min after driving away for the tears to come, i was a bit surprised myself, I haven't cried liked that in a long time. I really didn't expect to be that upset. Duane of course thought it was hysterical that I was so upset. He just doesn't get it.
Anyway, I am impatiently waiting for him to call, he didn't call last night but I am not going to be a pest and call him, even though I really want to. I told him to call when he got the chance. I guess it is time to just let go a little and give him room to grow. But man it sure hurts.
Anyway, I am impatiently waiting for him to call, he didn't call last night but I am not going to be a pest and call him, even though I really want to. I told him to call when he got the chance. I guess it is time to just let go a little and give him room to grow. But man it sure hurts.
Friday, June 15, 2007
It's A....
KITTEN!!! we are not sure yet if it's a boy or a girl but it sure is cute!! It's name is Stripes and we got him from Jay's house. He is related to our other cat Blue which is real cool, since we now own 2 cats with no tails :)
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Blog Builder - Question #10
10. What is something you wish you never had to worry about again?
this is too easy, definitely money. then we could do what we want when we want and not have to worry about whether we have enough extra that month. How nice would that be :)
this is too easy, definitely money. then we could do what we want when we want and not have to worry about whether we have enough extra that month. How nice would that be :)
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Blog Builder - Question #9
9. What superhero powers would you like to have?
I would like to be able to be in 2 places at one time. That would definitely make life alot easier
I would like to be able to be in 2 places at one time. That would definitely make life alot easier
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Summer's Here!!
Today we took our 1st trip to the beach, so I think it is safe to say that summer's here!! We had such a great time. Tyani, Kyle, Cole, Paige & Ayden came with us. Only bad part was that Ayden definately got cranky for a little bit, so note to self is don't bring a 2 yr old next time :) Although after lunch he did decide to have fun and went in the water so the day turned out pretty good after all. Ryan and Ashlyn had gotten body boards for easter this year and it was their 1st chance to use them and they absolutely loved them. We also saw a school of dolphins (there was about 8 of them) and they hung around for a little while. That was really cool, unfortunately I didn't get a good picture of them, they were too fast coming up out of the water and never stayed up long enough to get a picture.
Can't wait for the next trip. I am definately gonna try and make a habit out of going there this year, it is really not that far and we had an awesome time :)
Can't wait for the next trip. I am definately gonna try and make a habit out of going there this year, it is really not that far and we had an awesome time :)
Blog Builder - Question #8
8. What is something you'd like to do that you're not allowed?
i would have to say just leave and go wherever I want whenever I want. too many responsibilities to other people means having to makes plans to do things and sometimes I wish I could just up and go and not make sure it works for everyone else's schedule.
i would have to say just leave and go wherever I want whenever I want. too many responsibilities to other people means having to makes plans to do things and sometimes I wish I could just up and go and not make sure it works for everyone else's schedule.
Monday, June 11, 2007
Blog Builder - Question #7
7. If you had an extra day each month that no one else had, what would you do with it?
I would probably just take it to rest and relax, just sit at home and read or scrap all by myself :)
I would probably just take it to rest and relax, just sit at home and read or scrap all by myself :)
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Pool Party!!
We had a great day today. Went to mom's for dinner. Tyani & Jay got a pool this week, so after dinner we all went over there and the kids played in the pool. They had such a great time. Ashlyn swam so hard she barely made it home, was just about asleep when we pulled in the driveway. I took a ton of pictures I will post some later.
Blog Builder - Question #6
6. What are three things you need in order to be happy?
this is way to easy for me to answer:
1. My family (husband, kids, siblings & mom)
2. My computer
3. A Pepsi
this is way to easy for me to answer:
1. My family (husband, kids, siblings & mom)
2. My computer
3. A Pepsi
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Blog Builder - Question #5
5. What is something you feel too young to do?
Sometimes I definitely feel to young to have an 11yr old. It amazes me that I am really as old as I am sometimes. It feels like I just finished high school not 14 yrs ago and I can't believe how fast the years have flown by. Especially when I am hanging out with my siblings. We all still act like teenagers when we are together and not a bunch of 30 somethings.
As far as things I haven't done yet. I can't really think of anything at the moment except die & have grandchildren which luckily I don't think is a problem right now :)
Sometimes I definitely feel to young to have an 11yr old. It amazes me that I am really as old as I am sometimes. It feels like I just finished high school not 14 yrs ago and I can't believe how fast the years have flown by. Especially when I am hanging out with my siblings. We all still act like teenagers when we are together and not a bunch of 30 somethings.
As far as things I haven't done yet. I can't really think of anything at the moment except die & have grandchildren which luckily I don't think is a problem right now :)
Friday, June 8, 2007
Blog Builder - Question #4
4. What are the secrets to a longer, healthier life?
I guess if I really had the answer to that I could be rich :)
My guess is to eat healthy, exercise and I think most importantly you need to be happy. Surround yourself with people you love and people who love you. avoid stress as much as possible and just enjoy life.
I guess if I really had the answer to that I could be rich :)
My guess is to eat healthy, exercise and I think most importantly you need to be happy. Surround yourself with people you love and people who love you. avoid stress as much as possible and just enjoy life.
Graduation Day
Yesterday both my babies had graduation. Ryan graduated from the 5th grade. I cannot believe he will be going to middle school. I did not think I would be so emotional but when I heard the graduation song I started crying. I am not really ready to start letting go. This is a poem that their principal read at both graduations. Needless to say this made me cry too.
Children are like kites
Parents spend a lifetime trying to get them off the ground
you run with them until you are both breathless
they crash
they hit the rooftop
you patch and comfort, adjust and teach
you watch them lifted by the wind and assure them that someday they will fly
finally they are airborne
they'll need more string and you keep letting it out
but with each twist of the ball of twine there is sadness that goes with the joy
the kite becomes more distant and you know it won't be long
before that beautiful creature will snap the lifeline that binds you together
and will soar as is meant to soar
free and alone
only then you know you have done your job
My little Ashlyn graduated from Kindergarten, this not so emotional she is still my baby.
I am so very proud of them both. Ryan got awards for Honor Roll, Accelerated Reader and was recognized for his acceptance into the Duke University 5th grade talent search for students who scored in over the 90th percentile in their end of grade tests last year.
Ashlyn got awards for Homework Star, She was one of 2 who got an award for their outstanding performance in music and she was also 1 of only 4 kindergarteners who got an accelerated reader award.
now for some pictures:
Children are like kites
Parents spend a lifetime trying to get them off the ground
you run with them until you are both breathless
they crash
they hit the rooftop
you patch and comfort, adjust and teach
you watch them lifted by the wind and assure them that someday they will fly
finally they are airborne
they'll need more string and you keep letting it out
but with each twist of the ball of twine there is sadness that goes with the joy
the kite becomes more distant and you know it won't be long
before that beautiful creature will snap the lifeline that binds you together
and will soar as is meant to soar
free and alone
only then you know you have done your job
My little Ashlyn graduated from Kindergarten, this not so emotional she is still my baby.
I am so very proud of them both. Ryan got awards for Honor Roll, Accelerated Reader and was recognized for his acceptance into the Duke University 5th grade talent search for students who scored in over the 90th percentile in their end of grade tests last year.
Ashlyn got awards for Homework Star, She was one of 2 who got an award for their outstanding performance in music and she was also 1 of only 4 kindergarteners who got an accelerated reader award.
now for some pictures:
WAY TO GO GUYS!! WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU BOTH!!!
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Blog Builder - Question #3
3. What three wishes would you ask of a genie in a bottle?
my wishes -
1. keep my family healthy and safe
2. move my sister closer to me
3. money, can always use more money :)
my wishes -
1. keep my family healthy and safe
2. move my sister closer to me
3. money, can always use more money :)
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Blog Builder - Question #2
2. If you could own the world's largest collection of anything, what would it be?
I don't really collect anything so since my DH already is working on getting the largest collection of these I will say Matchbox cars. My house holds more of these cars than any one person could every need in their lifetime. I couldn't even begin to give you a number but it is easily in the thousands. So, if I had the largest collection of these that would make Duane very happy and that in turn would make me happy :)
I don't really collect anything so since my DH already is working on getting the largest collection of these I will say Matchbox cars. My house holds more of these cars than any one person could every need in their lifetime. I couldn't even begin to give you a number but it is easily in the thousands. So, if I had the largest collection of these that would make Duane very happy and that in turn would make me happy :)
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Happy Day!!!
I got a new camera today!!! After Ashlyn's dress rehersal when we could clearly see what horrible pics my camera took campared to my SIL's. Duane told me I could get a new camera. I found a great deal online and it came today!! I got a canon powershot S3 IS. I am in love!! Here is a pic I took today of Ashlyn, Ayden, Paige & Ryan.
anyway other than my new camera, I am watching Paige & Ayden for Josh the next 2 weeks. We have been having a great time. It is really fun having little ones in the house again but it is definately curing me of any itch I had to want a new baby of my own. I really forgot how much work little kids are :)
anyway other than my new camera, I am watching Paige & Ayden for Josh the next 2 weeks. We have been having a great time. It is really fun having little ones in the house again but it is definately curing me of any itch I had to want a new baby of my own. I really forgot how much work little kids are :)
Blog Challenge #6
Challenge posted on Scraptown.com:
(There are 10 questions, we have to post/answer one each day)
#1. What age would you like to be for the rest of your life?
I didn't really have to think too hard about this one. I would choose 26. That year was perfect, Ashlyn was born that April and then my family was complete. I had my son & my daughter, a wonderful husband. Everything I ever wanted. Things have been almost perfect since then too :) It would be really cool though if the kids could stay those ages too. Ryan was 5 and way too cute, Ashlyn was so tiny and such a good baby. Yep, I could definitely live that way forever. Now I *almost* want another one.
(There are 10 questions, we have to post/answer one each day)
#1. What age would you like to be for the rest of your life?
I didn't really have to think too hard about this one. I would choose 26. That year was perfect, Ashlyn was born that April and then my family was complete. I had my son & my daughter, a wonderful husband. Everything I ever wanted. Things have been almost perfect since then too :) It would be really cool though if the kids could stay those ages too. Ryan was 5 and way too cute, Ashlyn was so tiny and such a good baby. Yep, I could definitely live that way forever. Now I *almost* want another one.
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Happy Birthday Duane!!
today is my DH's 41st birthday :) We had a really great day. We went shopping this morning and then went and spent the afternoon at my brother's before we headed over to mom's for a wonderful turkey dinner. Happy Birthday Sweetie!! I love you :)
Friday, June 1, 2007
Almost Done
Well we are down to the final week of school. I really am very excited for summer to start. We finished dance last week, tonight was Ryan's last soccer game and on Thursday will be the kids last day of school.
Other than end of the year activities nothing much has been going on around our house. Starting on Monday I get to start babysitting Paige & Ayden for Josh. It will only be for 2 weeks so it will be alot of fun having little ones in the house again. Paige will keep Ashlyn busy and Ayden is just too cute for his own good. I could gobble that little boy up :)
Other than end of the year activities nothing much has been going on around our house. Starting on Monday I get to start babysitting Paige & Ayden for Josh. It will only be for 2 weeks so it will be alot of fun having little ones in the house again. Paige will keep Ashlyn busy and Ayden is just too cute for his own good. I could gobble that little boy up :)
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