My Life, My Love

The Park!

noreply@blogger.com (Queen of the Universe) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:05:00 +0000

The kids love going to the park we have here in town. They have this cool wheel type swing that they have finally been able to push each other on!

Blueberry Cobbler and Wyatt...

noreply@blogger.com (Queen of the Universe) — Thu, 14 May 2009 20:04:00 +0000

It seems our son Wyatt has a preference for Blueberry Cobbler! This is what happens when you leave one to cool on the counter at our house:

And he looks sooo innocent doesn't he?!?!?

Make it STOP!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Queen of the Universe) — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:19:00 +0000

If anyone has lived in (or even visited) Texas then you know the weather can be very unpredictable here! If you don't like being cold just wait a day...it will be hot. It's been raining here off and on for about 2-3 weeks. When there is a break for the day between storms everyone is trying to mow their yards, but with all the rain the ground just isn't sucking it down like it usually does and we all end up mudding on our mowers! Here is our front yard right now!Here is our back yard!It's horrible! We can't play outside or do anything! Tom gave up on using the mower and started using the weed eater to at least knock the tall grass down right around the house.

So...everyone out there who is in another state...please start doing your rain dances again. I really want this to go away so if you do your rain dances it will leave here and come to you!!! Right?!?!?

Melanie Plays Softball!

noreply@blogger.com (Queen of the Universe) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:34:00 +0000

Melanie decided to play softball this year! It's her first year and I have spent several Saturdays busing the girls between their games! Here are some great pictures I got (with my new camera lens) of her playing this past Saturday. They won their game! YIPEE!

Batter up!

Melanie gets a pep talk from the coach!

And she hit it!

She made it to second base before someone got tagged out and the inning was over.

Here are a few other random photos from the day:

Colton picking flowers at the game!

Wyatt being silly at home!

Wyatt & Colton's New beds!

noreply@blogger.com (Queen of the Universe) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:02:00 +0000

Last week I found these beds on Craigslist and Tom was wonderful enough to drive the 2.5 hours to pick them up! We (Brandy, Tom, & I...with the P/T help of Chris) spent the last 2 days painting the boys room and heres what it looks like...

We are going for a camo/camping/hunting theme. I am going to put another green sleeping bag on Colton's bed. I think it looks nice!

Tom wasn't sure about the green, but I think it looks good...and he wasn't there to pick out another color so...lol...

Long Time...No Post...Right??!!?

noreply@blogger.com (Queen of the Universe) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:02:00 +0000

Man...I thought I had posted SOMETHING in the last 3 months, but I guess I was dreaming AGAIN! Right now, with school, watching kids, and making pies I'm a little pre-occupied! It's been NUTS around here! School is keeping be busy, the kids are keeping me fit, and the pies are...well...I guess it's a good thing I don't like coconut right?!?!? LOL...

The kids are growing like weeds around here...

Had to throw one in of Sassy...

Melanie

Getting a picture of everyone at one time is HARD!

Christmas Holidays!

noreply@blogger.com (Queen of the Universe) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:18:00 +0000

I haven't gotten our Christmas pictures developed yet. I am still trying to finish using the role of film in my camera so it will probably be after New Years before that happens! It's been super busy here. I have been gradually working towards getting a home daycare center opened and have been watching 1 or 2 kids to supplement our income until I get my registration completed. Mainly, I need a fence. We plan on doing that when I receive my check in mid January. Then I have to make sure the dogs get to the vet for health check-ups and Colton gets to the dr for his 2 year shots! :( I know...sounds like loads of fun doesn't it? I'll let you know how well that turns out!

Right now I am enjoying naptime and listening to country music on my tv. Shanya Twain is on right now :) I forgot how much I like her singing...

Whew! THAT was FUN!

noreply@blogger.com (Queen of the Universe) — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:36:00 +0000

As most everyone knows Tom and I got to go back to Las Vegas this past week. We had a blast! We took a plane out to the West side of the Grand Canyon. Once there we took a helicopter ride down into the grand canyon and then hopped on a boat and went down the Colorado River!

We went to the top of the Effiel Tower and rode the gondalas at the Venetian! I am posting some pictures...by Friday we were ready to come home though. We kinda missed the kids :) Only a little though!

Tom being cheesy!

Karen and I

Our hotel from the tower

We got to the top of the tower just in time to watch the fountains at the Belagio

Tom and I at the top of the tower

The Effiel Tower from the ground

The gondolas

Tom in the airplane. Don't let the smile fool you, he was nervous.

No me though...

Us eatting lunch at the top of the Grand Canyon

Our friends Karen & Chris who got married while we were there! If I had pics of the wedding I would show you all how beautiful the wedding was, but I don't have them yet!

One final lesson for those of you who play slots...THIS is why you ALWAYS bet the maximum credits!

Tom and I on the way to the airport to come home. Is it just me or does he look tired?!?!?

What have you done?

noreply@blogger.com (Queen of the Universe) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:57:00 +0000

I was surfing the internet and come across a site that got me thinking of all the "mean/funny" stuff we do/tell our kids. I am notorius for being sarcastic and my kids are included! My top 3:

1. I once convinced Elizabeth that her real name was Charlie and that we only called her Elizabeth because we didn't want the other kids at school to make fun of her! I had her completely convinced for about 2 months before she finally asked Tom "Daddy, if my name is really Charlie, why do you call me Elizabeth?" He was like "What?" And I just died laughing.

2. If I don't want to eat at Burger King, McDonald's, etc. I tell the kids that they are closed for the day because it's the owner's birthday. The reason there are cars are in the parking lot is because those are the people who are there for the party.

3. We have fairies. Yes, you read it right, FAIRIES. What kind of fairies you ask? Well, we have all kinds of fairies here. There is a shoe fairy, a toy fairy, a balloon fairy, a tooth fairy, and a clothes fairy! What do these fairies do? THESE fairies come at night while the kids are asleep and cart off the broken toys, clothes/shoes that don't fit, and...well...you get the idea :)

I want to hear yours!

Elizabeth's New Glasses!

noreply@blogger.com (Queen of the Universe) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:41:00 +0000

Well, we had to break down and get E some glasses! She has been complaining for awhile now that she couldn't see the board! Now I wonder what excuse she is going to use for not getting her work done in class! She wanted some that looked like mine and so these are the one's we settled on. They are a dark purple which you can't really tell. I think they look cute...we will see how long it takes for her to break them!

UPDATE! Woohoo!

noreply@blogger.com (Queen of the Universe) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:24:00 +0000

I heard that mud is supposed to help keep your skin looking young...If that's the case my kids will never age!

Man I have been busy here! I haven't posted in a few months and I just got a few rolls of film developed so I have quite a few pictures to post for your viewing pleasure!

My boy Wyatt started Pre-K this year and he is LOVING IT! So am I for that matter!

Colton LOVES to ride the mower with Tom...but we have noticed this is what happens EVERY time!

She made it! Only 12 more years to go!

Then...we have Melanie and Colton's birthdays! We had them together since their days are so close!

Colton would't quit blowing out his candles!

He's such a big boy now! :(

LOL Bren!

noreply@blogger.com (Queen of the Universe) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:37:00 +0000

I saw some pics over on Bren's blog today that reminded me of some pics I took, but hadn't posted! I think our sons are related:

And of course I had to throw in one of Wyatt! They all decided to play in the mud the other day! We had mud everywhere so I can say my kids have GREAT skin!

What do you think Bren? Are our babies anything alike?!?!?!

I'm Still A Guy by Brad Paisley

noreply@blogger.com (Queen of the Universe) — Fri, 30 May 2008 02:44:00 +0000

This song makes me smile and reminds me of Tom. If you have chance, listen to it. You can always use a smile!

What does Colton like to do?

noreply@blogger.com (Queen of the Universe) — Fri, 23 May 2008 20:55:00 +0000

Well, today has been fun to say the least. It's a good thing I have some really cute kids or I think I would go a little crazy everyday from being at home with them! Today, I am watching my cute little 5 month old cousin. It's a good thing I have a walker left for him to sit and play in, but I noticed Colton playing in it everytime I took little Mason out! Sooo, of course I HAD to take a few pictures!

And just to add to the picture he will be 2 on July 6th! He weighs in at about 33 lbs. I don't know how much longer this walker will hold up!

I'm going to write!

noreply@blogger.com (Queen of the Universe) — Wed, 14 May 2008 02:41:00 +0000

I have decided to finally do it! Yes, I am! I am going to finish the book I started and write the stories I have floating around in my head. The only thing holding me back so far has been the fear of failing, but I was told recently to just do it. Pull the band-aid off and just DO IT! So I am going to. I have had lots of words of encouragement, but I can use more if you want to leave them for me!

My Friend Brenda asked...

noreply@blogger.com (Queen of the Universe) — Thu, 08 May 2008 19:17:00 +0000

What type of Fae I would be on her blog so I went and took the quiz. I think it was right! Here is what it said:

What type of Fae are you?

What do you think?

noreply@blogger.com (Queen of the Universe) — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:06:00 +0000

Okay, since all my local friends have moved out of state I need some opinions! I have been busy painting and decorating and since this isn't my area of expertise I would like some opinions on my fireplace decorating! Here are some pics of what I would like to do...what do you guys think?

Redo!

noreply@blogger.com (Queen of the Universe) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:53:00 +0000

I redid this one. I think I like it better this way!

Been Busy!

noreply@blogger.com (Queen of the Universe) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:28:00 +0000

Hey everyone! Sorry it's been awhile! I have just been busy. As it is Melanie is sitting next to me wanting me to hurry so we can go to the store! I have been learning new things! I am going to show you some pictures I have learned how to enhance!

Of course everything else is the same...slugging away everyday to get the kids raised and the bills paid! I am still reading. I don't get in as much time as I would like, but I sure am trying!

IA

noreply@blogger.com (Queen of the Universe) — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:02:00 +0000

IA: Internet Annonymous...Hi, my name is Kim and I am addicted to the internet. This realization hit me hard yesterday.

I log on daily to surf, chat, check email, bank account, ebay, my book swapping sites...any number of things catch my fancy. I have numerous friends online that I can talk to since I home everyday with the kids. Adult conversation is addictive!

I also love having it when Tom isn't at home. After the kids have gone to bed it's nice to have someone to talk to so I don't feel so alone.

Anyways, my internet went down yesterday afternoon about 4. I couldn't figure out what the deal was. I called my internet provider and they gave me several things to do and assured me that they had a good signal going to my house so it had to be something wrong with my computer. So I hung up and followed all their instructions and still got nothing.

Now I am starting to sweat. I felt like I was missing an arm or something! I just knew I was missing something profound. Someone somewhere was going to post something and I was going to MISS it!

What if I have contracted a virus? My virus program expired in February and I haven't had the money to update it. I couldn't update it lastnight because I had no internet! I just knew that that virus was eatting my poor laptop from the inside out and any minute it was going to go poof! After a few hours of fiddling with it and doing several system restores I gave up. Decided to call it a night and just read until I finally fell asleep. I figured it would be up and running again this morning like has done in the past.So, I get up this morning and...yep...no internet. Nothing. Just a message that says "Internet site can not be displayed." WTHeck?

NOOOOOO...I started feeling like I was missing my right arm again. All those lonely feelings come rushing back. What if my friends are worried about me? Nobody has heard anything from me since yesterday! So I got back on the phone with my internet provider. This time I got a really nice guy who walked me through several other different steps to see what it could be. He then tells me to make sure all my cables are pushed all the way into the back of my wireless router. So I did...and they are. He asks me if all 4 of my green lights are flashing on the front...they are. Good so far. But wait...hold on...should that blue cable be plugged into the LAN1 connection? So I asked him and he says nope...should be plugged into the Internet connection!

Now I'm getting a little upset. I have gone for almost 24 hours without my lifeline because my son Wyatt played with my wireless router box again! It is in his room (mistake 1) behind his firetruck bed. He has done this before, but never plugged and unplugged cables.

So I have a nice laugh with the tech on the phone and get it all straightened out. I feel like I can breathe again. I get it all connected back right, restart my computer, and log on. I am free! I go to check my email...only 1 from a friend, and 8 junk. I go to check my book swapping site...only 1 personal message. I check my myspace account...nothing. I check my ebay account...nothing.

So I start questioning myself. Why was I sooo worried about not being logged in? Why the nagging feeling that I was missing something? I survived almost 24 hours without the internet. A few years ago, loosing my internet wouldn't have fazed me at all. Yesterday you would have thought my life was over. I think I put WAY too much stock into my internet life! Wow, I think I need to log on less! Oh, well...back to surfing...

HEY...even IA takes time! I can't just quit. Don't judge me! I see you here too! Uh...hu...see...you're here.

I mean...do I smell or something?

noreply@blogger.com (Queen of the Universe) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 04:50:00 +0000

I am beginning to think something is wrong with me. Do I smell? Bother people? Get on their nerves?

We found out Thursday night that some more of our friends are moving back out of state. First, Drew and Amanda. Now, Rob and Valorie. Granted, they moved here last year and they are going back because Rob got a good job there. Still...what am I supposed to do now? I won't be able to walk across the street to visit if I get bored. I won't be able to let the kids run over and play for a bit when they are driving me nuts. Everyone is moving! Geez.

When we moved, I wasn't sure if I would have any neighbors I got along with and then I met Valorie. I thanked God that I had a friend so close. And they are so easy to get along with. It's been nice to be able to hang out with someone. Go into town and have lunch. Enjoy shopping. All the things I didn't do before.

I will probably never finish my scrapbooks once they move! Well, crap...I don't know what we will do. There aren't many people in our town (as you can see by the population sign Valorie took a picture of). Who will be my friend now ?!?!? Everyone else I know either works or lives too far away. *sigh*

Vanilla Coke Update...

noreply@blogger.com (Queen of the Universe) — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:59:00 +0000

I know you all feel the importance of this post. I had to let everyone know that I think they have brought Vanilla Coke back! I have found it at our gas station up the street now too! I am soooo excited! Now I don't have to make my own :( I don't know if I will survive now!!! That special blend has gotten me through many a fun evenings! :D

Vanilla Coke!

noreply@blogger.com (Queen of the Universe) — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:51:00 +0000

I was sceptical when Coke put out Vanilla Coke, but I decided to give it a go. I typically don't like flavored soda, but Vanilla Coke was good to me. I started drinking it instead of my usual Dr. Pepper. Then all of a sudden there was no VC! What's up with that?!?!? I was disappointed one day when I went into a convience store and couldn't find a VC. I spent close to 5 minutes just staring at the coolers thinking it had to be there somewhere and I was just overlooking it. Nope, it just wasn't there. I haven't been able to find any since either. I went back to my DP.

I joke with my family and friends that I make my own VC with Coke and Vanilla Vodka, but we all know I am kidding. I don't have time for alcohol! Too much to do...just grab a DP and go!

Well, today I went into a local dollar store and guess what?!!?!? Right there in the soda cooler were VC!!! I was surprised! I had to buy one. I don't know why I only bought one, but I know tomorrow I will be going back to get a few more. I don't know why they took them away, but I really wish they would bring them back. For me at least!

Bath Time!

noreply@blogger.com (Queen of the Universe) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:52:00 +0000

I took these pictures a few months ago. I am really bad about getting pictures developed.

I was watching Drew and Amanda's baby (Audrey); her and Colton got really dirty eatting dinner so a bath was in order! They were too cute so, of course, I had to take pictures!

Bathtime is fun! Aren't they sooo cute?!?!?

They are also leaving for Colorado this weekend so we went to visit Monday and say goodbye. We took a few pictures of the kids together:

From left to right: Melanie, AJ, Wyatt, Andrea, Audrey, Elizabeth, & Colton

Drew, Amanda, & Me:

Drew and Amanda

noreply@blogger.com (Queen of the Universe) — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 04:50:00 +0000

Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road
Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go
So make the best of this test, and don't ask why
It's not a question, but a lesson learned in time

It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.

So take the photographs, and still frames in your mind
Hang it on a shelf in good health and good time
Tattoos of memories and dead skin on trial
For what it's worth it was worth all the while

It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.

It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.

It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.