Today's Plans

Looks like I will be spending the day cleaning more than just my apartment.

Which is fine, anything to help a dear friend.

Hoping to head to the Aquarium on Monday or Tuesday. Gonna be buying a membership. I am looking forward to being able to just head over there whenever we want and hang out and explore the place. Hopefully since the last time that we were there; they have made some changes. Then we plan on going to the lake next weekend sometime with Danielle and Jon and spending the night or something.

We will see.

I'm just glad that we are able to do more now than we were before.

YAY!

I just uploaded this picture to the Sea World website. I am excited that they will be using it in their picture albums.

Sunday Morning

Slept in this morning!

(thank you, sweet bed, I'm forever grateful).

& I'm still in my night clothes at 10am.

I have so many things that I could be doing today!

• I have lots of laundry to do.
• I could read a book...for work or pleasure.
• I could clean around the house.
• I can go grocery shopping.

but, I think what I am going to do is take the kids to go swimming.

Today is Free Swim Day at the park pool...

Saying Goodbye to a Dear Friend

OK so tomorrow is going to be a hard day for me and I think that its just now starting to hit me that my BEST FRIEND is leaving me. Well; I guess that I should clarify that she is only moving back to her father in laws so they can save up money to get a house whenever possible.

Its just hard to think that I will not have her right next door to talk to when I need that shoulder to cry on. We have only known each other for about 8 months or so now, but we have always had a close connection. We have been put through allot as well. Our friendship has been put to the test a few times. We have had our bad times as well, but we have always made it through.

I have no fear or worries; because I know that we will always remain friends. Its just the fact that she wont be HERE.

I am sad and I am going to miss her terribly, but I know that I can call her and that I can text her so I don't think that it will be as hard as I thought.

I love you Danielle!

Please know that I am here for you whenever you need me and that you are my Best Friend.

Memorial Day Weekend...Sea World Trip 09'

Following Up with My Post of our Trip to Sea World.

Here are a few pics to show you what our Trip consisted of.
We had such a great time and we are excited to get to go back again. Serenity asks almost every day if we can go to Sea World.

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Here is Serenity in the car are at Jack in the Box when we were getting food and then heading out.Here is Andrew in the car at Jack in the Box. This picture is of me and the Kids right when we entered the park at Sea World. They had no idea what they were in store for. Serenity and I watching the Dolphins.Feeding the Dolphins at Sea World.The Scuba Diver feeding the Sting Rays.Here is a picture that I took of Shamu. I was so proud that I got such a great shot.--------------------------------------------------------

4D Movie Experience!!! We all got to watch a 4D movie. Of course by the time the kids saw some of the movie they were flipping out because it actually looks like your being attacked by bees and there were other things that they didn't like. Let's just day that there are some parts that little one's might not like. They dealt with it though and had fun with it for the most part. It was pretty cool cause they squirted you with water and blasted you with air. They even had lighted effects.
The kids even got to ride their 1st Roller Coaster/Kiddie Coaster The kids had a blast playing in all the water areas as well.

Wordless Wednesday

Memorial Day Weekend....prelude

So we are back from Sea World.

And...

I have to say that I had so much fun. I was so excited to get there and it was all that we anticipated it to be and more. I hadn't gone in a while...(honeymoon in 03) and I was really looking forward to taking the kids since Serenity hadn't gone in a while and Andrew had NEVER been.

I took some really great pictures and got some videos too of Shamu. What kid doesn't love Shamu?

I will be posting soon with some pictures and the video after I get some rest from all the driving that we did to get home. I will talk to you all later and I hope that you all had a BLESSED Memorial Day Weekend!

Happy Memorial Day to All

Happy Memorial Day to everyone! I hope you are enjoying spending time with your families and remembering those who have served and are currently serving our country. Without them, we wouldn't be enjoying the many freedoms we have today.

Sea World Bound

We are headed to Sea World in the morning.

I am so excited.
I think that I am more excited than the kiddo's.

I haven't been since our honeymoon when we got married.

I know that must seem like a odd place to go when it comes to your honeymoon, but I loved it and I can not wait to go in the morning.

What Do You Love About Summer?

I Love Summer

I Love the Pool

I Love the BBQ's

I Love going to the Beach

I Love spending time with my kids and family

I LOVE SUMMER!

What do you LOVE about Summer???

Little Faith is in Heaven

Little Faith is in Heaven with our wonderful maker. Faith has been such an inspiration and has shown God's love to so many people.

Little Faith was with her mother and family here on Earth for 93 days! That is a miracle in and of itself. Praise the Lord!

Please pray for Myah and her family through this difficult time they are facing.

I praise the Lord that Myah got such wonderful time with Faith. A true blessing!!

By stepping out on Faith and continuously believing in God and His Healing powers you truly showed us and the world that Faith lived up to her loving name.

We love you Myah and we are praying for you and your mom as you go through this trying time. Please know that you have friends in us to talk to or to just vent on.

Please leave an encouraging word for Myah at myah.walker@yahoo.com. Let her know you are praying for her.

going to the park for a party

We are getting ready to go to the local park to celebrate with a friend of ours the finalization of her children's adoption. It has been an ongoing, struggling situation. It has been so hard on her and her family; especially her and the girls. We are so excited to get to celebrate this moment with her and the family. We are about to go and pick up the cake and we are on our way to the park and then headed to the pool. The pool is finally open today and we (us and the kiddo's) are excited to get to go. Our apartment complex has a pool but it has been out of service for a few years. (don't get me started on that)

I will take pictures and post a few on here to let you know how the party goes.

I am so excited to get a few snaps of the Official Family!

My Life Is On Hyper Mode...LOL!!!

Found this in another BLOG and I have to tell you; this is exactly what is going on in my life at the moment.

I'm pretty sure that every portion of my life is currently operating in "full speed, high drama" mode!!!

My financial situation has recently become quite dire. Without going into too much detail, it involves much paperwork, many hours banging my head against a wall, countless tears and the returning of priceless items.

(Now with that all said!)

Although; I am so excited to think that we might be moving in the next few months if not before. I am ready to move on with my life. Its for the better. I am not sad or bitter; I am blessed! I am glad that it has come to the point that I can say that I am happy that I am moving on with my life. Usually I would say that I don't want to go because I have made friends for life here. Only 3..., but its still the fact that I know that its for the better. What more can I say. Its just going to be so nice to be able to call somewhere else home. I am excited.

Even with all the excitement of moving; I am still worried about some things and what the outcome might be. I know that I shouldn't worry too much because it always works itself out in the end, but its the fact that this is my personality. What can I say? I'm a worry wart! Again; my life is in a rut and I may be scarce here and there, but I am trying.

Sorry, Things should settle down after June 13th or so.

At least, I hope so!

Busy Week

We have been so busy the past few days that I haven't been able to really post anything. We have been going crazy trying to plan things and get things together the best that we can.

I have been trying to get the kids out of the house more and more, so we are going to the pool tomorrow for a special adoption celebration and then to the beach again on Sunday.

I am looking forward to just being able to have fun with the family and not worry about whats been going on at home. I am happy to say that I got my Mother's Day gift in the mail today. YAY!!!

We are so ready for school to be out and ready to be able to just go out and spend that time together. I am so blessed to have a loving husband and kids that love me so much to give me such a perfect Mother's Day gift.

I LOVE IT!!!

what am I feeling???

Woke up this morning not feeling too well. Probably due to Aunt Flow coming for a visit, but I am dealing with it. I am weak and tired. Grateful though that I have had such a wonderful end to the weekend and start to the new week.

Its just good to know that there are things that I can do to keep my mind off the stress of life's daily struggles and the things that come along with it all. I am so glad that I have such a supportive family and that I have this time to spend with them when its needed. Cant wait to get away again and be able to say that I am OK and that I don't have to worry about the harder things in life. I have things on my mind that no one else knows about. Things that I need to learn how to deal with before I can ask anyone else to. What am I supposed to feel when it comes to the fact that I might have something wrong with me and I have no way to get these emotions out?

Father's Day!

There are no words adequate enough to describe what a rock my husband is for me.

he has held me close and promised me that he would walk with me each step of the way everyday that we are here in this earth.

He continues to get up each day, love me, and love our children so well. He assured me he is not afraid of all that is to come because he knows we are not on this road alone, God walks with us. That is where his strength comes from and I am drawing from that when I am feeling weak, depressed, or am in need.

He assures me I am beautiful even when I am feeling anything but that. Without this brave man at my side I would not be able to walk this journey. He loves me so well and I can only hope I am loving him just as well too.

We went to the Beach AGAIN!!!

I have to say that this photo is now a favorite of mine. I just love the way that it came out.

We decided out of the blue to go to the beach again today. Its been so nice to be able to spend time with my husband since he is at home for a little bit. When he is working its really hard to get that alone time as a family and we are trying to enjoy it the best that we can.
Andrew loves to play in the sand; he's not much into playing in the water.
(Andrew making sea turtles in the sand)

(Serenity helping Andrew into the water)

(Serenity coahing Andrew into the water)

Serenity was sweet enough to help get Andrew to go in the water today. It was so sweet and I had to get a shot of it on the camera.

Hope you enjoy these as much as I do.

Beach Day!

We went to the beach today after our final kickball game of the 2009 Season and had so much fun. We decided to take KieLynn (our Yorkie) because she hardly gets to go out anymore since she has to be on a leash at the apartments now. We went to North Beach on the National Seashore and took the canopy and sat out there for a few hours and just soaked in all of the greatness that was around us. It was just really nice to get away. We had planned on going camping this weekend, but plans fell through and we decided against it due to the fact that we were to have bad weather. I'm glad because when we finally got home from the beach it started pouring down rain. It was nice to watch the rain when we got home as well. I love to watch the rain and see how it cleanses the earth from all its filth and the freshness that it brings I love to just sit outside and watch the rain and the smell that it can bring.

All around it was a blessed day and I am glad that I got to spend it with my family.

Please enjoy some pictures of the kiddo's playing at the Beach!

Last Kickball Played for Season 2009-Barracuda's/Sharks

GO BARRACUDA"SWe had an awesome game today with our Barracuda's. They played very well and pretty much won the game; well if they had been keeping score and didn't have such a biased umpire. I guess. We played against a team that is very competitive I guess that you would say and that doesn't like us. Issues with relationships between adults. Anyways; Over all I know that they had fun and that they enjoyed themselves tremendously. I am so proud of each and every one of them. They have accomplished so much and have come so far. Serenity has really shown me that she is a very athletic individual and I am very proud that I have a daughter that is so respectful of herself and others especially her teammates and coaches. I took some last minute shots before all the girls ran off to their mom's and dad's and went home. After the game we took the kids to CiCi's Pizza and ate and they got to play games. Now we are going to head to the beach and let them run all their energy off. I am looking forward to getting out of the house and relaxing with the family. Drama free!!!

Its going to be so nice to get under the canopy and just relax and not have to worry about whats going on at home or around us. Looking forward to it. Hoping that I don't get sun burned...LOL!!! =]

I am so proud of My Man!!!

I just wanted to say that I am so proud of my Husband Michael. He has been doing so great lately with trying to lose weight. In all honestly I never thought that he needed to lose weight, but I am glad that he is doing this for himself. He looks great and I know that he is living a healthier lifestyle. With all the complications that his dad had when he was younger and I happy to say that I am not so much as worried anymore when it comes to his health as I was before. He is a great Father and Husband and I love him more and more each day for the sacrifices that he makes for us to be happy and stable. He is the true definition of a MAN.