My Goodest Bestest Friend...

The past week was very fun for me because I got to spend it with my Goodest Bestest Friend! Tasha came out to Florida hoping to get away from the cold and into some sun. Unfortunately she forgot to leave the cold and wind back and Idaho. When she first got here it was barely 60 degrees which was a very big rarity for Florida this time of year. Luckily it started warming up as the week progressed. It was actually perfect whether for sightseeing because we could walk around and not get to hot and we could lay out and not melt. I was missing my friend so much and was so happy to have her here. It was perfect timing. I have been so busy lately with this or that it was nice to get a little mini vaca. And I have been missing everyone back west too so it was nice to hear about Idaho and what people are up to. It was absolutely wonderful!

My Goodest Bestest Friend, thanks so much for flying across the country to see this paradise over here and spend some time with an old friend. I love your guts chica! Try not to freeze in that snow over there.

Projects, Toddler Monsters, and School

Mommy & Me Project:
McCoy just recently got into trains and so we found him small starter track on got him a couple Thomas trains but we found that he is more interested in driving his cars on the train track and turning it into a race track. I am so glad I didn’t try to scrap up the cash to buy him a real train table! We looked around for a “cars” table but found no such thing. Luckily I found a train table base at the thrift store. The base was in good condition but had no top. So we headed down to Home Depot, bought a sheet of plywood and some paints and went to town. McCoy came up with the design himself. He told me what he wanted on his Cars table and then I drew it out for him. I think it turned out ok. Maybe not the greatest but we had so much. He could not wait for the finish to dry so he could test out his track.

Attack of the Terrible Twos?:
Of course I look at these rips in my couch and think, “even though I caught him red handed, my little Angel couldn’t have done this.” While I was cruising through the house the other day trying to get some chores done McCoy got into my toolbox and pulled out the exact-o knife. The scary thing is we always pull the blade in before we put it away but he managed to push it out just a hair, just a small corner of it was sticking it out, just enough to rip the material on the couch. I was so scarred that he had a knife I couldn’t even get mad at him for what he had done. Even worse I was 5 feet away from him and in a matter of seconds he managed to attack each one of the cushions leaving them all with 2-4 cuts each. We had to sit down and have a long talk about sharp objects and how important it is to not play with mommy and daddies things. I am walking around my house now thinking about what a danger zone it is. Yikes. Luckily for the most part McCoy is not really that mischevious, or maybe he just hasn’t hit that stage yet. Oh, help me if it is still coming. An upside is that Glade and I both hate this particular couch. We got it for dirt cheap because it has a rip in the back of it already. We just got it as a space filler for our front room because when we first moved into this house we had no furniture for the front room. So hopefully this means a new couch set is coming soon.

School Day'z:




Well McCoy has officially started and unofficial preschool. He really isn’t old enough yet for preschool, but a couple of the moms in my mommies group have decided to band together and try to help the kids with their basic scholastic skills such as ABC’s, counting, shapes, colors etc. Most of the kids are great in at lest 1 or 2 of the subjects but fall behind in the others so it is nice to give them a chance to learn with their friends in a friendly environment. We take turns holding sessions at each others houses. Last Friday McCoy had his friends over to learn about the Letter C, the Color Yellow and the Number 3. We had so much fun. We painted, read stories, made counting caterpillars and sang a fun song about cookies and then of course ate confetti cookie cakes! It is really great to watch the kids grasp new concepts and even though right now they have a hard time sitting still sometimes, it is really good training for them for real school. McCoy loves his “School Days” and gets so excited to see his friends.

Weekend Review

We had such a fun weekend this past week. My house has totally paid dearly for my negligence during my weekend fun though. Today was spent just trying to get things back in some kind of order so I could start really cleaning tomorrow.



First off Last Thursday we attended a concert downtown where Vince Neil was performing. Now I am not a huge Motley Crue fan but Glade and I know all the songs just from the radio and the concert was free and outside so we took McCoy and he had a ball. He took one of his little guitars and was totally rocking out, it was hilarious. He put on quiet a show for everyone and he even had a few fans following him around.

Friday Night I had another Bunko game and it didn’t turn out like I had planned, in fact we actually had a bunch of last minute cancels due to this or that and so we didn’t have enough players to play but our host had made tons of awesome food so those of us who showed ate well and had some very entertaining conversations. It was still a wonderful ladies night out which I really needed!

Saturday Glade had to work during the day so Mac and I had a mommy and me day and spent the whole morning and afternoon out and about. We went to Home Depot for the project day. McCoy made a fire truck crayon holder that he was so proud of. He had to hammer, glue and assemble the whole thing and he did pretty good. We love our Home Depot days. After that we did some shopping here and there at some new stores and then met Daddy for Lunch. McCoy could not wait to show Glade what he had made. Whenever McCoy does anything outside of the house he just cant wait to show his daddy and he just beams with pride when Daddy says,” Wow dude, it looks awesome, great job!" Every Thursday McCoy goes to story time at our Library and the kids get read to and then they make a project. After project time Mac looked up at me with big excited eyes and said, "Lets go home mom and show dad. Mom you think he say my project is cool?" I said, "Yes son, I’m sure daddy will love it." McCoy's eyes lit up when we finally got home and he had the chance to show off his work. It is the sweetest thing.

Oh, and after Glade got of work Saturday night I drug him out for more shopping and we finally got my new camera! Happy Birthday to me. Ok, I know my b-day isn’t until Wednesday but I just couldn’t go a day longer without a camera so Hooray! I am the happiest woman right now! I was so depressed without my camera and happy to be back in point and shoot mode! You might see some random pictures on the blog as I am having to learn to use this new camera and all its fun new features. And the only reason I dont have pics right now is because I havent had time to install the new software but photos are coming soon, just to warn you. LOL.

On to Sunday, well we got up and got all dressed up for church, drove twenty minutes to get there and then realized we forgot that there was no church today. Sooo we went to Breakfast at I-hop and McCoy got the new Horton Hears a Who pancakes he has been wanting since he saw the commercial. The waiter brought out this massive heaping pile of pancakes that were dripping in blue and pink syrup and covered with colored sprinkles everywhere and finally topped of with a sucker sticking out of the top of them. McCoy's eyes were so big and his jaw just dropped. The waiter said,” Do you think you can eat all that little buddy?" McCoy just looked at him with this scarred look and then he slowly picked up his fork and with determination in his little eyes he took the first couple of big bites. Needless to say he barely made a dent in them and when he was done he was covered in pink and blue syrup. Later that evening we had a totally wonderful dinner with our friends next door. Rob made us some awesome ribs and after dinner we played trivial pursuit (Jr. because we wanted to feel really smart) and then we played a quick round of gestures. It was the best game night I have had in a long time because I couldn’t tell you who won either of the games but we sure laughed a lot and had a ball. McCoy and Robby even got into game night with their own made up version of Candy Land. Thanks again Rob and Missy for such a great night. We love you guys!

Take Me Out To the Ball Game...

We took McCoy to his first Baseball game tonight and he had so much fun. We all had a good time. Glade won free tickets to the Marlins game vs. the NY Mets. McCoy had just woken up when we first walked into the stadium and it took him through the top of the first inning to wake up and once he did, he was so excited to be there. Ever since we picked up the tickets yesterday he has asked me every hour on the hour, "Is time to go to game yet mom?" He was cheering the guys on with "come on, you can do it," "Go Go team" and once he learned about strikes his favorite was, "Your Outta here!" Every time the music came on he started dancing and watching the big screen seeing if he would see himself. He never made it on the screen but he never gave up either. It was so cute to watch. He had Glade and I just laughing. I tried to get him to leave during the beginning of the 7th inning to which he replied, "Just wait mom, I’m watching this game." Though by the bottom of the eight he was finally ready to go and since it was 10:30 we all agreed time to get home and get to bed. All in all it was a fun night and the Marlins just got a new little fan! Three fans actually. Glade and I had a great time also! I tried to get picturs from my cell phone on here but they wont show up. Hopefully I will have a camera by next week. I am going nuts! I will try to post the cell phone pics later if I can get it figured out.

Oh, and even though we didn’t get to see it, Marlins beat the Mets 5-4 for their first victory of the season.

Easter Weekend

Hope Everyone had a Happy Easter. McCoy really got into hunting for eggs this year. He participated in three egg hunts, one for his playgroup on Thursday. At that one he really didn’t feel like hunting eggs until he found out they hand candy in them & then he wanted to find an egg, open it and eat the candy before he found another one. This slowed him down a bit. LOL. The second hunt was put on by our neighborhood clubhouse on Saturday and there was tons of small children so he had fun. Then we had a little hunt here at the house after church on Sunday. We were so tired after lunch that we lounged around and half napped and the Easter Bunny almost forgot to come. Luckily he made it even through it poured all day and McCoy had a nice little egg hunt in the front room. Thanks again to McCoy's Nanna and Pops for sending him his Race Car basket. He loved the Lightning McQueen Eggs. Also Thanks Mom for giving him the book "What is Easter." I know you gave it to him last year but he still loves it. It is such a great story about what Easter is really about. It is perfect for children and McCoy actually loves to read it all year round. Thanks again. I recommend it to everyone. It is called "What is Easter?" and it is written by Michelle Medlock Adams.

We also took McCoy to go see Horton Hears a Who over the weekend and he absolutely loved it. It was his first Big Boy movie in the Theatre. (besides CARS which he slept through) He has always loved the book by Dr. Sues and as soon as he saw previews for the movie he asked to go see it. I promised him if he was good we would take him. He was so excited all week until it came time to go to the theatre and then he was a little hesitant. I asked him what was wrong and he said, "Mom, the theatre is scary?" I said no buddy its not scary. Do you think you will be ok if we go? To which he replied, "Yup, I ok but tell it not to be scarry K, Oh and I sit wit you right?." He was a little scarred when we first walked in because it was so dark so he sat in my lap but as soon as the cartoon came on he was smiling and laughing. He had to cover his eyes once but all in all it was a cute movie and a fun family film for our little guy.

COLD FRONT SWEEPS FLORIDA???


We woke up this morning absolutely freezing. We slept with the windows open because we heard it was going to cool off during the night. But when we woke up none of us wanted to get out of bed and as soon as we did we immediately put on our slippers and sweat pants and McCoy and I even had to throw on our jackets. We checked the thermostat sure it would read freezing, only to find out that it was just 63 degrees. If we lived back in Idaho we would be enjoying a warm front. LOL. We had to laugh at ourselves for our dramatic morning. :) Even though we stayed bundled up through out most of the day. Around noon it warmed up a bit so Mac took his jacket off and we spent the rest of the day outside enjoying the cool weather. I finally got some gardening done and I’m getting excited to get out and plant flowers and spruce up my yard. It’s funny because it’s hard to realize it is spring because things just bloom and grow here all year round. I have never seen it not green here. I love it but it is a strange change, I am starting to miss the spring and fall seasons. (Not so much the winter yet though)
But to everyone else out there who is watching things blossom: “Happy Spring” from our home to yours.”

50/50

Well I’ve finally hit fifty posts on the old blog here. I feel like I just started this thing yesterday. I started it for my family and have just had a blast being discovered by and discovering old friends and hearing from family so far away. Since this is the big 50 I have decided to share a bit about myself with you and post 50 things you may not know about me. Here it goes…

1. I love to sing! I am tone-deaf but I belt my heart out everyday in the car and love it!
2. I am a night owl. Nigh time is so quiet and peaceful.
3. I can’t go to sleep until I toss and squirm a bit and find that perfect comfy spot.(This drives Glade Crazy!)
4. My 2nd toe on both feet is larger than my big toe.
5. I can put my feet behind my head
6. I love to make breakfast!
7. I took a college Guitar 101 class & passed with an A but still can’t play a whole song.
8. I like to scrapbook but have yet to fully complete an album.
9. I take way to many pictures of EVERYTHING
10. I once had a beautiful blue pet Betta FISH named BIRD.
11. Skydiving is on my list of life long goals.
12. I’ve been to Canada & Mexico. I’ve been up and down the west coast, Alaska is furthest North I’ve gone, Florida is the furthest East I’ve gone, and Key West is the farthest South I’ve gone as far as the continental U.S. goes.
13. I went scuba diving once in Mexico and almost had a panic attack.
14. I make some freaking Awesome Nachos with the works and we eat them at least once a week.
15. I think beef is the best kind of meat! Beef, its what for dinner!
16. At one point in my life I had seven piercing.
17. I have big beautiful brown eyes. But if you have ever met me you already know that. LOL! Just kidding. I had to get this in here for my hubby!
18. My favorite kind of ice cream is soft serve vanilla in a kiddy cone.
19. I’m still not sure what I want to be when I grow up.
20. I like to have pancakes for dinner!
21. I still jump on my bed, jump of the furniture and sit on the arm of my sofa.
22. I am afraid of lizards, I’m terrified of cats, and still scarred of the dark.
23. I can’t leave the house without *chapstick * toy cars for McCoy * hair ties *my camera * cell phone even though I rarely answer it * wet wipes * ID and a credit card
24. I love all kinds of music
25. I don’t have one sweet tooth…I have a mouth full of Sweet Teeth! I could eat sugar all day long and often do! My teeth have paid dearly for my indulgences.
26. I started a Bunko group even though I had never played before.
27. I don’t know how to swim!
28. My middle name is Marie
29. My first car was a monster truck that we called “The Beast.” It was Awesome!
30. I am barely learning how to cook.
31. I still think my dad is a superhero.
32. I celebrate my ½ birthday on October 9th.
33. I prefer Mt. Dew out of a can and Dr. Pepper out of a fountain.
34. Taco Bandito is and probably always will be my favorite fast food place to eat.
35. I can name every car that appears in the “Cars Movie”
36. I think George Clooney is a babe even though he is like 30 years older than me.
37. My baby boy (of 2 1/2 ) still sleeps with us and even though Glade and I grumble about it, deep down we wouldn’t have it any other way.
38. I hate the word panties. It just doesn’t sound right to me.
39. I have only had two sunburns my entire life.
40. Pink is m favorite color and some day I want a totally hot pink room somewhere in my house!
41. I play Guitar Hero at least twice a week.
42. I did stand up comedy for a talent competition once and got 1st place.
43. I could eat a whole jar of pickle chips as if they were regular chips
44. I don’t own an alarm clock. I just wake up when I need to or when Mac wakes me.
45. I always love chocolate & soda but when I NEED chocolate I go for a Snickers and Dr Pepper or a Hershey’s with Almonds and a Cherry Coke!
46. The only bone I’ve ever broken is my tail-bone.
47. I hate hate hate feet. Always have they freak me out and disgust me.
48. I’m very uncomfortable around animals in the home. I can barely sit still when I’m at someone’s house that has more than two pets. It just makes me edgy like I think the animals are going to turn on us and scratch me or bite me. (This mostly applies to cats. One is ok but more than that and you have an army and that freaks me out!)
49. I like to read before I go to bed. (sometimes this actually keeps me from sleeping)
50. Right now the thing that makes me most happy in this world is my little Rockstar when he tells me “Tank You mommy for Kisses, I lub You too,” and my handsome hubby when he follows me upstairs at night even though I know he is not the least bit sleepy and he kisses me on the forehead tells me to “Sleep Good and Have Good Dreams,” and then rubs my back till I feel sleepy! Basically knowing I am loved by my guys is the best feeling ever!

Figured it was about time to update...

Soooo, I know I havent posted for two weeks and now I cant remember what we did.LOL We had a busy couple of days recently filled with lots of fun stuff but I have been so depressed for the past few days because my camera has turned up missing. We went to the park recently and came back without it. I had an open top bag so Im guessing it musta fell out or maybe one of the kids grabbed it. I went back to the park and searched for it but to no avail! :( Luckily my birthday is next month so guess what I am asking the hubby for? If anyone has an awesome camera that they totally love please send me info about it. I am going to have to start doing research again and hopefully I can find a grand replacement.

But on to funner times...
Last Saturday McCoy went to Home Depot for the monthly project wich was building a race car. Him and his daddy built an awesome race car and whem Mac drives it he says flame come out the back. What an imagination this boy has.

Sunday was such a beautiful day that we went swimming and McCoy was all over the pool. He had his wings on and he felt invincible! We love to do active things with him because we all get wore out and then we all get to enjoy a good nap!
Sunday night McCoy got to spend the evening with Robbi while Glade and I attended a wedding. It was a fun and much needed night away for Glade and I. Thanks again Missy & Rob for McCoy Sitting.

And this past week we have been running non stop with work, playdates, and Bunko! I hosted my first BUNKO game night last night. I had never played before last night but my friend Mellisa talked me into starting a group and we gathered some gals from the neighborhood and got together last night for a fun time. It is such a fun and easy game. We talked and ate and played and just had a good time. It was a fun ladies only night that I look forward to again next month.

Present day: McCoy got to express his artistic side today, we met up with some friends at Picasso's Playhouse and let the kids loose. This is a ceramic painting and firing shop where you get to paint your own ceramics. Of course Mac picked out a Monster Truck and then went to town. First he covered the whole thing in black, then the whole thing in blue, then black again, and then he colored just the truck in blue and left the tires black. it was captivating to watch his little hands working so carefully while his head was cocked sideways, his eyebrows were furrowed and the tip of his tonge was sticking out just a bit. He was concentrating so hard and he was so pleased with the final results. My friend took pics for me so hopefully I will get those posted later.

Now wer are just looking forward to the weekedend and whatever it may hold!