3 is a crowd!

Well....we still didn't get to close yesterday and with that we have 3 residences... The buyer is still waiting on some paper work and this time it wasn't cancelled until 25 minutes before our closing time.... we do have some penalties lined up and they were accepted so we are feeling that they do still want the house - the papers just need to be signed off on.... ugg!! Needless to say being at our place yesterday wasn't much fun!

With that - tonight I am going out with the girls!! I can't wait... Sex and the City Movie - here we come!! I can't wait to see it! I am a little scared being on line today for I might learn something about the movie that will spoil it! Out for a few drinks after that and boy am I looking forward to it! Dean went to play golf today... hoping that will help his stress load... and he will be playing tomorrow too!

The kids are doing well with the move - I think with it being summer we are going to be ok - so many things are going on - they are always out and about! Camryn did take a "swim" in the tub here at the villa today... it was pretty funny - she thought it was the greatest thing ever!


Well.... Happy Saturday - check back tomorrow for the movie review!

I'm Back.....

Just wanted to take a moment and let you know that I haven't forgotten about my new blog!! I actually really like doing it! With that said - let me give you a run down on what has been going on here.....last Friday we spent the day moving into our temporary place of residence (per Peggy! :)) Anyway - our phone, Internet and Dish were all turned off at the house that day. No closing on the house - as expected.. long story... we spent Friday night out with friends for an end of the year party... more moving on Saturday.... lunch with my sister and kids...Sunday we had more moving, BBQ ed with more friends and Monday we will say was the
FINAL moving day and Dean and Colby had a chance to play a little golf!! We are officially in the Villa (sorry Peggy!) After a few issues we finally got our phone and Internet up and running,which is why I haven't blogged, on Tuesday. Summer started off on Tuesday with football camp and bike rides, and we have even already had a birthday party, lunch with friends, days at friends houses.... and an afternoon at Six Flags with tons of friends.... needless to say we have been busy!! Should have more to update soon and will have pictures too.... and on a final note.... closing on house is now set for tomorrow.... PLEASE pray that goes well.... really just goes at all!

Schooools out for Summer!!

The Last Day of School 2008
Well today was the last day of school for my kids this year.... and it really brought about a lot of lasts here at our house!

It was the last time....

I woke my kids up in this house for school....
I made breakfast for the kids at this house for school...
I watched them get on the bus on our driveway (unless I am ooh so lucky again!)
They played at the bus stop with all their friends and neighbors....
The last day they were students at Eureka Elementary...
The last day Colby was in 3rd grade...
The last day Camryn was in Kindergarten.....
The last day I had to myself....
The last day Miss Kitty was their bus driver... thats a BIG woohoo to them!
The last day I will get to say I have a Kindergartner and a 3rd grader....

I guess this move is getting me a little sentimental! Change is good - its a new chapter in the big book of life.... Looking forward to a nice summer and having a little break from the daily grind of school...

Happy Summer!!

Free?!?!

I had to share a funny story with you all that I heard when I was at Target today! I happened to over hear these 2 ladies talking about an upcoming trip to Disney... this is how it went....

Lady 1 " Yes - we are headed to Disney in a few weeks...."

Lady 2 " Oh that is wonderful..... did you guys get the FREE meal plan?"

Lady 1 " No... I don't think we did!!"

I refrained from making comment - but FREE meal plan -- no such thing!! We just went to Disney in February and had an awesome time.... and although while you are there..... it does "seem" that your meals are free.... I can assure you - that you DID in deed pay for them!! I did have to stop myself from chuckling too loud!! On a more serious note - the not so FREE meal plan is a great deal and the trip to Disney over all - worth EVERY dime.....


The kids at Hollywood Studios

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Living in a box...

This is a glimpse as to what things look like at our house right now! We are moving from our very first home, where we have been for 11 years! Dean and I had this house built in 1997 and have made some great memories here.... bringing home both of our children, making great friends and neighbors, and our very first home together. We close next week and have plans to live in a villa temporarily, just a few minutes away. Did I mention how hot my new landlord is?? He puts Mr. Roper to shame! Our new house is being built and won't be done until at least mid October..... which really means at least December! We are all excited.... well not the kids so much - as they will so miss their friends in our neighborhood... but we will be back to visit, besides this is like a new adventure!! "Make new friends, but keep the old".... isn't that how the song goes..... or my current theme song for us is.... "Living in a box...living, living in a cardboard box!" So this is moving week...

Is He Real?

Who would have known that I would have something new to blog about already!!! My son, Colby, came into the living room after his shower tonight and said he had a question, he didn't want me to be mad, and he didn't want to ask with his sister around... and then he asked the big question.... "Is Santa real?" First of all, I was totally taken off guard - it is May and although the weather in St. Louis just stopped feeling like winter..... it is almost summer!! I told him over and over that if you don't believe he won't come.... but that wasn't what he needed! He became pretty frustrated with me and said he really wanted the truth, don't lie and just please tell me.... all these years I said I would NEVER say those words... but I had too.... "No, Santa isn't real...." it about broke my heart!!! I did tell him that I was very glad he didn't say anything in front of Camryn and that he was NEVER to tell anyone! He seems to be relieved..... but I am a little sad... I guess I should be happy he made it this long!! After he thought for a moment, he then said... "So I guess the Easter Bunny isn't real either....."

The first of many?!

Being a blog junkie.... I decided to create a blog with my own story.... so many things are going on in our lives these days, I thought this would be a great way to share with our friends and family from all over! So this blog will be the story of us..... Dean, Danielle, Colby and Camryn and everything you ever wanted to know!! and maybe even a few things you didn't want to know!!