24 May

So yesterday was a half day of school.
Got Jacob then we all went out to Lunch at Quiznos with Mike.
Afterward Jacob had to get his eyes checked again. His vision is getting worse and they said for us to bring him in again in 3 months to make sure that they are going to change again.
So we went to Sears, I left a message with the manager and Needless to say, the new lady forgot to give it to her.
So I called the Manager today to find out about the warranty, to see if it covers new lenses, she said nope we would have to purchase a new set frames and all. BUMMER. I don't know what to do. Cause if we do that know then he may have to do it again in 3 months and I don't want his vision getting any worse from wearing the same glasses that are weak now. I guess that is something we are just going to have to deal with, new glasses now and hope and pray his vision stays the same and not change within the next 3 months. If it does then I guess we will be purchasing yet another pair of glasses.

This morning we got up at 7:30, went for a 30 minute walk. The boys enjoyed it and are looking forward to it again tomorrow morning this a little earlier, it is hot here at 7:30 after exercising.
We ate breakfast. Then Jacob decided his wanted to call his friends Tanner & William. Tanner wasn't home, but he got ahold of William and William invited him over. So Jacob, Connor and I went over there. We got to meet William, Daniel (Williams' Little brother), Kathy (mom) and his Pat (dad). The kids enjoyed playing for a good 2 hours. They played in the woods, in Williams room and in the yard. We came home had lunch. Then I had both boys work on writing. Jacob on cursive and Connor on print. Oddly enough both boys can write pretty good. Connor can write all his letters and say them. Jacob has just about got cursive down pat.
It's 4 pm and the boys haven't gotten on each other nerves or mine for that matter. I'm hoping this keeps up.
I'm amazed I got some cleaning done without having to stop every 5 minutes to entertain Connor. WOW, the change when Jacob is home. I'm very thankful they have and love each other.
HUGS

1st Year back

So we have been back from the UK for 1 year now.
Lots of things has changed.

Mike went from being a basic Information Manager to a Instructor of 3 level students. Now he is an Instructor of 7 level students as well and an IS (Instructor Supervisor) to Boot. He tested for MSgt and we should find out in Jun. Side Note: Honestly I don't think he has a chance in hell. Cause he doesn't have enough time in Service or Grade. June 17th is 10 years in and 10 years to go. It doesn't seem like it has been that long.

Jacob has finished 3rd grade with flying color. Honor Roll the entire time.
He went to a trip to the local skating rink for completing his Reading Goal.
They had field day 18 May. He has been actually enjoying himself at school. He has a little girlfriend named Samantha.

Connor is excited about turning 5. He still doesn't want to write but that is okay he has the entire summer to get over that.

We are going on vacation 3 Jun. Our first since we have been back.
Mississippi is starting to get better or it could be the fact that I stay in the house and don't really talk with anyone other than Mike, Kathryn, Amy and my neighbors. I still talking with my computer friends more.

The boys are signed up for swim lessons. Connor can't wait.
Pool opens 26 May and we are going. They are doing Swim Aerobics Tues and Thurs from 1:15 to 2:15 and I'm bringing the boys.

We have started taking the boys to the movies. So far they have seen, Meet the Robinsons, Spider Man 3, and Shrek 3.

They enjoy having Uncles, An Aunt, and Grandparents that are close by. They get to see them 2 or 3 times a month. Actually Angie (Mike's Mom) is going with us on vacation.

My grandmother is doing better. My little sister no longer wants to live with Mike & I, cause she doesn't want to uproot and leave her friends every 3 to 4 years.
Pearl is going good and enjoying those grandbabies.

Some Photos from Festival

Crawfish Festival

Tonight we went to the crawfish festival. Nope I didn't break the heads off and suck anything out.
I'm normally the type of person that well try anything once twice if it is good. But those little buggers I just won't try.
The boys got to see Nascar #8 and the Hotties, they wouldn't talk nor take a picture with them.

We heard a few different bands, two were awesome.
Villebillies & Uncle Kracker

Needless to say, my voice is hoarse, my ears are ringing, but I had a great time. Connor had a blast dancing. Jacob was embarrassed. Got to love the fact that when they get older they get embarrassed so easily.
I took Loads of Pictures which I will upload later, but for now, I'm going to bed, cause I'm not as young as I use to be.

HUGS

New Orleans Trip

So we drove too New Orleans to go to this 3 story mall. There was a 24 Annual French Quarter Festival going on so the road to the Mall was closed off. We couldn't find parking so we just drove around.
Some of the photos are of how close the houses/businesses are together.
One is of the fence if you tried to climb into this persons backyard OUCH.
And the VW Bug was for sale. Come on, lets say Dream Car. LMAO!
Some nice art on a building and a statue, there was more there, but the traffic/people was horrible and I didn't get much. Sorry!
If and when we go back I will get more photos!

Cool Slideshows

SC Trip

Short Version: Ole Lady (Grandma) is getting back to normal. She has someone to take care of her and we came back as a family no grey hound etc.....
Didn't make it to the beach, I did see Pearl and her family. That was the best part!

Warning: LONG!!! If you know my family history all of this is normal for them:

The drive up was good.
I was talking to my friend Randi in Guam and Mike woke up and the sign said Macon/Tampa 285. Well that was my exit, he said it wasn't because it said Tampa. He was going insane thinking how in the hell I drove to Tampa. So about 30 minutes later I finally got back on the right road towards Macon/Tampa. It was funny.
We stopped at a rest area and slept for a few hours, then finished up our trip to Florence SC. Grandma didn't get out of the hospital Thursday Morning like they said she would. She didn't get out until Saturday afternoon around lunch time. Some how she was having mental problems, they didn't know what or how it was caused. She said she was talking to people that weren't there, she was angry as some lady looking at her, and come to find out she was looking at herself in the mirror.
Friday Morning we called before we got off the interstate to see if she was going home she said no not until tomorrow morning (Sat). So we got a hotel room with an indoor pool. *Remind me I still need to complain on that hotel it sucked butt.We went to see her at the hospital and she didn't look right mentally and physically. She was going in and out of sleep talking out her ass. Tammy (Step mother, Adoptive Dads Wife) called and asked how she was doing. I said not too good, they don't know what is wrong with her. So Tammy said they were on their way up. (Sammie~Sister, Luke~Brother, Bobby~Adoptive Father, Aubrey~Uncle)
Before they got there the nurses figured out that her blood pressure and blood sugar were very low. They corrected the blood pressure and then the blood sugar went lower, finally Friday Afternoon they got it all corrected and she wasn't talking out her ass as much.
I asked Aubrey what he wanted to do if Grandma died, live with us in MS or live with Bobby & Tammy, he said he wants to live alone and travel the world. I asked him how since he can't drive, he said walk.
I got into 2 fights with Bobby. 1 about what Grandma said she wanted if she died. The other because he thought I was trying to steal Sammie. Mike stood up for me (I have always told him I would take care of the fights, I finally told him he could help me). Mike said he was tired of the way they treated me and all the name calling. Bobby yelled I haven't called her I can't hold my hand up to my ear. He was thinking about talking on the phone. Then Mike said something else and Bobby got up out of his wheel chair and told Mike we can settle this right here like men. Tammy jumped in the middle like they were really going to fight, telling Bobby he needed to sit down. Mike and I looked at each other like what the hell. At this point, I told him lets go, this is bullshit, we got the boys out of my grandmas room and we started to leave. Ms Debbie Grandma's nurse said she would call if anything change with her and she gave me her number.
Bobby is yelling we can take this out to the parking lot if you like. I looked at Mike and said he is left handed he can't hold the phone how in the hell is he going to hit you. We were both thinking WTF?????
My sister was suppose to go with us to Pearl's house and then back to the hotel, but that didn't happen.
We went to lunch then we went to the hotel to swim, Sammie did finally come because her mom felt back for everything that happen. While we were there, Bobby called over and over again to Tammy. We got done with Swimming took Tammy & Sammie back to the hospital to see Grandma, they didn't know how to get there. Then we left after visiting a bit longer. My Grandma at this time is still a little nuts, she kept telling the nurses she was going home and trying to climb over the bedrails. Oh she said she doesn't trust me and that I'm playing April Fool's Day tricks on her, but she trusts Mike.When leaving the hospital, Bobby calls Tammy and tells her to tell Mike he is sorry for the way he acted, he didn't say I'm sorry to me, just Mike.
We left there and went to Pearls house. I got to talk with them and Summer wasn't home so I got to talk with Kevin and play with their little girl Gracey. (Kevin~ex boyfriend of 7 years I was suppose to marry him, instead I married Mike, Pearl~Kevin's mom she thinks of me as a daughter even after I dumped her son, Chuck~Kevin's Stepfather, Gracey~Kevin's Daughter, Summer~Kevin's Wife, they are having problems and she hates me with a purple passion, Dylan~Kevin's Son, we didn't get to meet him) Mike and Kevin got along great, I was happy to see them being friends. Jacob enjoyed Gracey. Connor was asleep the entire time because of swimming et.... We left Pearl's went to get Supper and then to bed.
End of Friday
Saturday morning we went to Target, I forgot to pack socks, oops. It was chilly up there.
Then we went to the hospital to see grandma at the hospital. She was still acting a little weird, but they were sending her home anyway. They said Physically she is fine but Mentally no. It is a catch 20/20 they can send her home because she is better physically, they can't keep her for the mental part. So I talked with a mental health nurse she said there isn't anything we can do. She can go home.
Finally she got released, she got 3 pages of drugs. I took her over to Pearls cause Pearl wanted to see her. I got to play with Gracey again. I walked over to Kevins house and his wife was leaving to go to the grocery store. The boys asked Kevin if they could play on the trampoline and swing set. I talked with Summer for about a minute. She said I'm going to the grocery store, Gracey and Kevin are in the house, Gracey is in the high chair. She didn't know who I was. Mike and Kevin talked maybe 5 minutes outside before she called the house and he went in the house to talk with her. Needless to say I don't think she went to the grocery store after it hit her who was at her house. I had went back over to Pearl's with the baby. When I went to tell Kevin bye and thanks for letting the boys play my grandma took it as I was whoring around on Mike and got pissed at me. Mike said she was saying all type of things to him. Not actually calling me a whore, slut, tramp etc..., but was hinting at it. So I with Connor and Mike said Thanks. I also said thanks for the 3-some in the front yard. Mike joined in and said it was great lets do it again sometime. Laughing!!! We stayed about 30 minutes then we went back to Grandmas house. On the way we had to stop and get her drugs in Latta. The drug store was closed so we went straight to her house.
Sammie, Luke, Tammy & Aubrey was already there. We went in. I asked Sammie to ask Tammy if she could go to Kings with us. (YUMMY SUPER SUB). Tammy said Yes. We left went to CVS to drop off the drugs to get filled. While that was going on we went to Kings. While at Kings Tammy called my cell over 10 times. I finally called her back and she said where are you. I said we are back at CVS and Mike is getting Grandma's Drugs, she said what is taking so long, I said um, you said we could take Sammie out to eat. She said but I'm cooking, I said So, you knew what we were doing. Later she yelled at Sammie for eating at Kings. Come to find out Tammy doesn't cook at home, the only food Sammie gets to eat is at School during Lunch and Breakfast. School is out for Spring Break, so we gave Sammie the money Grandma gave us for the drugs (It wasn't enough to pay for the drugs away $7.00 ha ha that was funny it cost $20)
We got back to Grandmas and she was a little upset that we weren't spending the night. I told her before that Mike has to be back to Work Monday and I wanted to give him enough time to relax. I was telling everyone bye and my Grandmas Roc got loose. This huge dog, bit my elbow, I have teeth bruises on it and a little scratch. I also have bruises on my leg. I don't remember if it bite my leg or scratched me with its huge paw. I was soo pissed. I was just thinking how in the hell do you think I'm suppose to let my kids stay in a house with a dog that bites people. I couldn't get out of there fast enough.My grandmother is still a little nuts she wants to drive and can't for 3 weeks.
So in the 2 short days I was there, Mike was God, The kids are beautiful, well behaved, and I'm a Bitch, Slut, Whore, Tramp, bad wife, mother, daughter, granddaughter, and sister.
I So love my family!
Pearl said we can't wait 10 years to come back, she doesn't care what Summer thinks, we Mike, the boys & I are family. That was my trip to SC!!!

See told you it was Long!!

April Fool's Day

Took the boys to see Meet the Robinsons. It was a great kid friendly movie.

Connor was ready to leave before it ever started. Afterward we went to Raising Cane's for lunch.

Mike took the boys to Dave's to watch the Wrestling Pay Per View.

So they got two treats yesterday!

HUGS

Going to SC

Yeppers, you read that correct.
My grandma is having surgery 4 April to remove a clogged artery in her neck.Jacob's spring break starts 6 April, so we are leaving 5 April after Mike gets off work and coming back Easter Sunday, I will stay longer with the boys if I need too and Mike will take Grey Hound back down to Biloxi on Sunday if need be.I know I have to be back 12 April cause the boys have dental appts.We are going to the Beach on 7 April to show the boys a beautiful one compared to Biloxi.

HUGS

Allergy Update

So my allergy shot having been working that great here.So I had go to in and see the allergist. Couldn't take any allergy meds for 7 days. BTW; Tylenol PM has allergy meds in it to get you to go to sleep. I didn't know this and I was taking it just about every night because my allergies were keeping me awake.So I got skin tested again. So on top of the Grass In England & Dust Mites.I get to add the Grass down here in Mississippi and Cats! Yeppers Cats. I love Cats but they don't love me.I'm still going to play with them as I normally do. I just won't own another one.
Oh well!
HUGS

Job

Started the new job friday! It was fun, boring at times, but fun. It is just getting started so it was and still is a little slow. I worked Friday & Saturday!
The boys enjoyed spending time with just Dad!

Plaster Painting

Connor's Painting:

Jacob's Painting:

I got offered a job at the Plaster Craft Shop. I work Saturdays for 6 hours!

Results are in .....

From my FNA,

I'm cancer free!!!

HOT DAMN! WOO HOO! JUMPING UP AND DOWN!!!

YAY!!!

Fever Blister # 2 & Busted Tooth

Mr. CHEESEY BUTT!

Connor has his 2nd fever blister.
And he was playing on the recliner and couch doing the swing thing, well the recliner arm opened and he fell.
He busted his tooth into the floor and his lip.
Poor little guys tooth is a little loose. We are telling him not to wiggle it so that it won't get looser and fall out.
Don't want him to loose the tooth before it is ready.

Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire

The boys had a blast watching the real josting.
There was tons of little shops.
Both got wooden swords and a blow up one as well.
http://www.gcrf.org/
Later we went to target, the mall, and olive garden.
The boys love spending time with the grandparents, aunt and uncle.
Oh and Uncle Crazy actually call. He is doing great in TN.

Thyroid Update

I went back to the doctor on 27 Feb.
He did another feel of my neck, said my Goiter may have got bigger, but he isn't sure since he wasn't the one to do the initial scan.
He then did an U/S on my neck. Found the goiter and about 5 nodules.
He asked how I felt about a FNA I said go for it. He said I should get the results in 1 week.
I have another appt in Aug!

Scratch That

We found out that we are here (Biloxi) for a min of 4 years, but at the 3 year mark we can start applying for orders. YAY!!

:)

Just in case you are wondering
*Chicks Dig Pink*

Both Arms

He has both arms again

Cast Off

His Elbow has healed quite nicely. He still can't do PE, Sports, or anything that has two feet off the ground at the same time. He enjoyed his first bath without the cast on. 30 minutes long, he wanted longer but he has to go to school. His arm is a little sore since it hasn't been moved for 4 weeks, it will take about 3 days to get back to normal.

HUGS

Girly Girl

That is one thing I am not.I'm getting there, but not that quickly. Thanks to Kina and Sony for taking me shopping all the time. I use to hate shopping. I still don't like makeup or doing anything special with my hair. (Remind me not to ever cut it short again, I miss just putting it up in a pony tail)I have been told that I need to start using sunscreen everyday down here in MS. Okay I agree, so that I won't get the signs of aging, but I don't use lotion everyday, I get up, put clothes on, pit stick, fix my hair (its standing up by itself since it has been cut short), perfume (Thanks to Kina, I love VS Body, SOO YUMMY), but I don't remember to do sunscreen. Know the funnier part is that I can remember to put it on the boys, right down to the bug off stuff. But I can't remember me. Oh well.

Know for the real reason of this blog.
Mike my dear husband, wanted to get me a diamond anniversary ring for our 5th Anniversary, I tried to talk him out of it. Don't like flowers, jewelry etc....He picked out a 1 carat. I had nightmares that I was cutting up Connor and him, Connor was still nursing and sleeping in our bed at the time. I took the ring back, I love 30 day trails. HE HE!
So this year will be our 10 year anniversary and he wants to get the ring again, but this time 1/2 carat, thinking that I won't have nightmares. I told him our about our 20th anniversary. Finally I explained to him and reminded him that he tells people all the time I'm not a girly girl and that I don't like that type of stuff. He says he is a hopeless romantic. AWWW, I love that man, but I don't want the ring. Ask me at 20 years!!!
So I asked him if I could have a (Get this) GARMIN for my anniversary instead. Yes I'm happier with electronics. He could get me a flat LCD TV with Bose Surround System and I would be happier than having a ring.He tried getting me a new stereo system for my first birthday. We already had 2 so my thoughts were, Oh a Radio. BTW: He won't let me live that one down. Thanks okay though, I got him on Chicken Shit!!! (Ask me Later, if you don't know the story)

So who else really isn't a girlie girl!
Come on now I know I'm not the only one!! HUGS