Modge Podge...

Its been a few days since I updated... so I am a little behind with things... so this post is going to have quite a bit...

Camryn went to camp last week too... CHEER camp - which is right up her alley... on Friday they had the BIG performance and awards... and boy did they peg my daughter correctly... (she said its a good award?!?! any former cheerleaders out there?)

Camryn and her buddy Paige... with their awards....


On Saturday we went to the NEW pool at the country club. It was just finished this week... and we headed out there with the Holtz's for a day of fun in the sun!! Aside from the cold lunch it was perfect...

Colby and Jake

Camryn and Drew (read more about Drew here)

Ryan and the best swimming aid for tots...

and the new pool - which we loved!!


While we were at the pool... Dean celebrated his Uncle David's 65 birthday by playing golf at Bellerive Country Club... even though this was David's birthday... it was a huge deal to Dean too, its a really nice course, not to mention they all even got party favors!! Each one of them picked out a shirt from the pro-shop... After spending the day at our pool, I came home, cleaned up and waited for my ride.... we then met the guys at the club and had a wonderful dinner... I had lobster and it was so yummy!!! After dinner our ride picked us up again and we headed back home!! We had so much fun and David was VERY surprised!!! Dean and his dad gave him 18 golf balls, numbered with 6's and 5's and made him hit a new ball on each hole! Well - after one picture at the club my camera battery died... uggg... Dean's aunt had her camera so I might post some pictures at a later date... anyway here ya go....

This was our ride... it picked up the guys in the morning... came back and got us and took us home... so fun!

The only picture I got before my camera died... this is me and Dean's mom...

My brother...

(I posted twice today..... scroll down)
Colby went to a Cardinals camp this week.... he had lots of fun... went with a few friends, they put on a great camp for these kids... he learned new skills and also got to meet several retired Cards Players. The kids were getting autographs left and right when we got back. Here is a picture of Colby with my brother from another mother... Kerry Robinson... for those of you that don't know my maiden name was Robinson - and I always say anyone with that last name is my relative....
He was Colby's favorite player that he met - might have something to do with the fact that he was pretty young... only 32. He was the only one Colby let sign his shirt and his glove. Here is another picture from camp - Colby with some of his friends.. (and of course... my brother)


We went by the house again tonight - and more progress... the forms are in and after a few more - they should be able to poor the foundation....


Camryn has been at camp this week too.... I will have pics of that on Friday...

Pictures as Promised

Camryn had her 4th day of GS camp today - she is still really liking it. Friday is suppose to be her last day, but the weather isn't suppose to cooperate tomorrow... so it may get cancelled. Everyday they have to wear their tie-dye shirts and their bandannas... and bring a BIG jug of water!

Colby and his friends had their 2nd day of camp.. and today I took a few pictures.... thought I would post one to share (you can click on the picture to make it larger). Friday is suppose to be his last day too - but again - the weather will determine that. Today we went out to lunch after camp and then to the pool.

Dean will be home tonight - he has been in NY all week... after all that is going on with the house... I can't wait to get home so we can move on with our next step... whatever that may be....

Too Sweet...

Today Colby started golf camp with 14 of his friends... it was their very own camp! It sounds like they had a lot of fun... for which I am glad. It was also nice to hang out with some girls.... and get my mind off everything else.

After camp (which I will be taking pics of tomorrow because they were all too cute!) Colby and I had a little lunch at The St. Louis Bread Co. It was so nice to just sit and talk with him alone... that doesn't happen much.

With that he says,

Mom, if you could go any where in the world on a trip where would you want to go?

I replied,

I think it would have to be Hawaii or maybe even Australia

As Colby smiled and shook his head I asked

Why.... where would you want to go?

He then says,

I don't know I just wanted to know where I was going to take you when I am a pilot.

I thought it might be the sweetest thing that he was thinking about where to take his mom... I hope that sweet gene stays around for a while!! Now for those who really know me, I guess you are laughing about the whole idea of my son wanting to be a pilot... well How in the world would I ever be able to deny him a flight.... I guess I am really going to have to get over that fear!

What a Day... or Month or 2....

Well - first I should start out that this might be a pretty negative post.... I am having a pity party for myself. Just to fill you in with the short...short..short version.... the buyer of our house... didn't get her loan. Thats what it all comes down too - although.... there is so much that goes along with it... lies, misrepresentation, and oh so much more. With that I am not sure where we go next. Well... I do know that we are going to be moving back into our house.. yes moving twice - but NOT into a new home... that stinks! We are pursing some legal action - as they have completely breached their contract.... but it still hurts... BAD! I will keep you updated if things change... on a brighter note - I do have the best husband in the world... as I got this e-mail from him first thing this morning...(Before the bad news later today)

Good morning, was thinking about you. If I hear anything today, I'll let you know.
If this doesn't work out, something else will. Everything happens for a reason.
Try to remember...no matter what happens with the house, we still have the important things.
Hang in there and I'll talk to you later.

I love you.

I know he is right - so I am trying hard to keep that in the forefront of my mind! But it is so hard to see that when its something you really want... I'm trying...

On to new topics....

Camryn is going to camp this week with Girl Scouts... she is there everyday from 8-3 -- its a nice break for me and she is having so much fun with it! I have a few pics of it that I will post later this week...

Colby played Jr Golf today... he is a 6 holer now.... and he shot 33 on six holes today... pretty good and this was his first day out there. He had fun and it was really fun watching - he is getting so grown up. He also had a baseball game tonight and they won 6-1 which is also exciting! He had a much better game than last time and the whole team looked awesome!

Well - I think that is it for now.... hope everyone else had a much better day - and I just pray tomorrow is better!!!

Summer Fun...

Well its Sunday and that means the weekend is almost over... we had a busy week! Colby took swim lessons at the HS and Camryn did a Golden Line (drill team) camp. She had lots of fun - as this is right up her alley, Colby on the other hand thought swim lessons were "boring"! Camryn had several friends in her class and also her cousin Jensen. The last day they did a performance for us and I will share a picture from that - too cute!

Camryn and her cousin Jensen at Golden Line Camp

No baseball game on Saturday night - more rain... ugg!! Thought this picture would let you know where we all stand on the rain these days!! This is where Colby plays ball this year!

Ellisville Athletic Association - Crusher Baseball Spring 2008

Hung out with friends Saturday night and had a great time, it was a big stress relief and Dean and I both needed that! Camryn and her friend Paige -were so cute and I must have taken a million pictures of them together - this is a favorite!

Camryn and her buddy Paige - they were posing for pictures!

No more news on the house.... should have more news to share on that later this week, hope its good news! Hope everyone else had a great weekend!!