tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87210925715830981042024-03-19T15:47:03.244-07:00Living a LegacyAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222304975013792517noreply@blogger.comBlogger275125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8721092571583098104.post-26217643046278966442010-02-03T10:47:00.000-08:002010-02-03T10:52:04.390-08:00Catching Up...Life just seems to keep flying by. I am having a hard time keeping up in all areas. The kids have been busy with all their activities and school and I have been busy trying to keep a clean house, laundry caught up, and choreographing my recital dances!!! Our weekend consisted of basketball games, indoor soccer games, and church. I was doing great taking pictures but I have slacked off again. Hopefully, I can take some this weekend! :)Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222304975013792517noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8721092571583098104.post-75233872729879382472010-01-22T13:34:00.000-08:002010-01-22T13:55:49.918-08:00Show Us Your Life: Where do you Shop?YES...this post is made for me! I LOVE to do some shopping!!! OH MY GOODNESS!!!! Ok...so if you know me, you also know that my very favorite store is Ann Taylor Loft. I.HEART.LOFT!!!! To me their clothes are so cute and fashionable, but also classy. I am in my late 30's so I can't be looking like a teeny bopper!!! Here are some tips for shopping at LOFT:<br /><br />1. Get the Ann Taylor Loft Mastercard! I am not advocating debt. Keep it paid off. Every dollar you spend at Loft gives you 5 points. Every dollar you spend anywhere else gives you one point. Every 2000 points they send you a 20$ reward certificate. CHA CHING!!!!! I only use my Loft card at the Loft and I try to keep it paid off. :)<br /><br />2. Resolve only to buy things on sale. If you love that sweater and have to have it, chances are it will be on sale in a few weeks. <br /><br />3. Sign up online for their notices. They will have friends and family sales and 25% off the whole store. Plus you can keep checking to see when they have that "must have" on sale!! <br /><br />4. Buy when they give out their 25$ bonus cards. LOVE THOSE!<br /><br />5. Make friends with the manager. YES...it helps. I know the manager at our Loft and she is so nice. Just recently, I bought some tights and they ripped as I tried to get them out of the pkg. The cashier wouldn't let me return them, but I found my friend the manager and she let me! :) <br /><br />The only thing I don't buy at Loft is jeans ( unless they are dressy trouser cut). My very favorite place to buy jeans is The Buckle. I probably have about 30 pairs of jeans and through trial and error realized that I might as well pay a little bit more to have 2-3 pair of well fitting jeans. The Buckle has so many great styles and brands and the associates are so helpful. <br /><br />My favorite place for my 6 year old son is Childrens Place. I just love their clothes and he looks so cute in them. They have great sales too.<br /><br />My favorite place for the twins USED to be Justice but unfortunately we have just about grown out of their stuff....:( ! I do like Aeropostle for some of their things and Old Navy. I fear we are coming up to the hard years where their stuff will cost more then mine!!! :(<br /><br />Finally, my very favorite online place is Amazon. I have a prime membership and it is totally worth it. I pay it once a year and I get free two day shipping on all Prime items. I always check Amazon before anyplace else. They have great prices and I get what I want in two days!!! I buy all my DVD's, gifts, etc there! LOVE IT!!!Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222304975013792517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8721092571583098104.post-82249369580078107682010-01-20T08:10:00.000-08:002010-01-20T08:35:18.583-08:00Weekend Recap:Yes its Wednesday and I am just now doing a weekend recap. My week has just been busy and crazy....some not good!!! :( So since I don't want to dwell on the bad, I will instead remember my fun and fabulous weekend. First, Friday night the girls and I went with some friends to see 'Wizard of Oz' downtown. <br /><br />Ready to leave:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4290186937/" title="IMG_2425 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2705/4290186937_ea2f86a364_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="IMG_2425" /></a><br /><br />We then went and ate dinner at a pizza place near the theater. Funny story....ran into some girls that I taught last year and their moms. These are very "upper class" mommies. Well one of my friends thought they called our name for a table and we all walked over and sat down. The hostess came and told us that she had in fact called my dancer girls and not us. We took their table!!!! I couldn't look at them the rest of dinner! :( Ha!<br /><br />The show was good but it wasn't great. I have seen better. We still had a great time though!<br /><br /><br />Girls in front of the theater:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4290152475/" title="IMG_2430 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2716/4290152475_dc2c0fb2f3.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_2430" /></a><br /><br />Kaylynne, Me and Beth :<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4290889618/" title="IMG_2433 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2659/4290889618_edfc74873f.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_2433" /></a><br /><br />Twins and me:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4290890742/" title="IMG_2436 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4290890742_e7c6bab55b.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_2436" /></a><br /><br />Girls being silly:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4290204841/" title="IMG_2440 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4290204841_19f38ab571.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_2440" /></a><br /><br />Notice Meredith wasn't too happy. She got strep the day before and by the time the show ended, she was ready for bed!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4290203649/" title="IMG_2443 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4290203649_3fbedf1bbd.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_2443" /></a><br /><br />Girls Re-enacting..."were off to see the Wizard....." ha ha...across the street!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4290901892/" title="IMG_2464 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4290901892_d6f76b002f.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_2464" /></a><br /><br />Saturday was Noah's first Basketball game. I brought my "big mama" camera..got it out ready to shoot pics and NO memory card!!! DUH!!! Next week! Noah didn't know what he was doing but he still had fun and he got the white star "most Christlike"! <br /><br />Saturday night the twins went to a party. I tell you I was not prepared for all the parties. They LOVE them. The big thing now is to rent out the cheer studio and have a dance party. I figure it is a safe CONTAINED space for them to dance and have fun with their friends while chaperoned. They have 2 more this weekend....they are more social then me! ha!<br /><br />Here they are with their friend Madison (Veronica's daughter):<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4290902976/" title="IMG_2470 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4290902976_a48c2e23e4_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="IMG_2470" /></a><br /><br />After dropping them off the rest of us went to our neighbors for dinner and games. We ate tacos and played Balderdash! It was so much fun!<br /><br />Katie, Me and Diane:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4290162049/" title="IMG_2475 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4290162049_99a163024e.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_2475" /></a><br /><br />Gretchen, Katie, Me, and Diane...love these girls:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4290163253/" title="IMG_2478 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4290163253_44c2c83cc6_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="IMG_2478" /></a><br /><br />So much fun playing games:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4290909640/" title="IMG_2482 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2723/4290909640_48cb20e1eb.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_2482" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4290169187/" title="IMG_2483 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4290169187_9af5ec8a7f.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_2483" /></a><br /><br />Sunday we went to church and then out to eat Mexican with 3 other families! FUN! Sunday afternoon the girls got ready for another party....eek! They had to dress up as a character for a "murder mystery party". They went to Beth's house and got picked up by a limo and driven to her lake house for Ally's bday. They spent the night and had a BLAST! Sunday night, we got a sitter for little man and went and ate dinner to celebrate our 16th anniversary...WOW!!!! We went to 'Mint' and it was ok. The best part were the cheese fritters, the drinks, and the dessert. I am just not a fancy schmanzy girl. I like ordinary food! We did have a great time though just visiting and being together. I LOVE YOU Greg! <3<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4290916084/" title="IMG_2488 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2799/4290916084_f2574c8a83.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_2488" /></a><br /><br />We were going to go to a movie but we didn't feel like rushing dinner so we ended up just going home and watching the rest of Season 2 of 'The Office'. I LOVE that show! It was such a great weekend! :)Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222304975013792517noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8721092571583098104.post-3312610513592731252010-01-15T11:05:00.000-08:002010-01-15T11:26:42.945-08:00Show Us Your Life: Diet, Exercise, Healthy TipsKelly at Kelly's Korner is asking for diet, exercise, and healthy tips. I have always been a "petite" girl. This is partly due to my genetics. My parents are both small. I grew up never having to worry about exercise because I was so involved in ballet. I danced daily through highschool and then professionally for five years. After finishing up my dancing career, it was hard to find some sort of exercise program that would work for me. I will just say it....I HATE WORKING OUT! It has taken years and I am still not there. What does work for me? I do try to make it to the gym a few days a week. I walk/run on the treadmill and I do weights. I also like the ellyptical and taking Body Pump classes. The Body Pump is a great class to take for toning. It is an hour of weights for every part of your body!!! You will be sore though! The best part of the workout for me is when it is OVER and I am leaving the gym...ha! Unfortunately, since I am in my late 30's it is not an option anymore...it is a must!! I also teach ballet classes twice a week, but I don't really count that as my workout. It does help in the area of flexibility since I stretch with my students. As far as diet, I have tried everything. When I was dancing, I struggled with an eating disorder. I wanted to be super skinny and it really affected my mindset. The ONLY thing that has ever worked for me is not denying myself anything. I do try to only eat when hungry and stop when full. There is something about telling yourself you can't have something and it makes you want it even more. I can't do that. I try not to eat late at night if at all possible. I also try to eat healthy. I buy as much organic as possible. I will NOT buy anything but organic milk. I have daughters and I just don't want them drinking all those added hormones. I also try to buy hormone-free meat whenever possible. I have a website that I love ....it is called <a href="http://www.mealmakeovermoms.com">www.mealmakeovermoms.com</a> I have their cookbook and I like how they take ordinary kid friendly food and improve it and make it healthier. Most everything I have made from the book and website, my family has enjoyed. I have a long way to go in the road to improved health. I am HORRIBLE about taking supplements and drinking enough water. Hopefully in 2010, I can improve and take better care of the life God has blessed me with! :)Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222304975013792517noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8721092571583098104.post-55609853785453722792010-01-14T06:01:00.000-08:002010-01-14T06:16:36.884-08:00New Years Eve 2009We had a great NYE. I was a little worried because a couple of people had to cancel and our good friends that we spend EVERY NYE with got sick so they couldn't come. However, we had a wonderful time. We had lots of great food, good conversation, and Noah got to run around with friends. The girls got invited to a sleepover, so they had a blast too! We all made it until midnight! it was lots of fun and I hope the start to a fabulous and blessed 2010! :)<br /><br />Me and Hubs:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4274244726/" title="IMG_4137 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4274244726_a70384a9ab_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_4137" /></a><br /><br />Me and Veronica:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4274246514/" title="IMG_4147 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2714/4274246514_b9bef84aaa.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_4147" /></a><br /><br />Veronica and Her son Jake:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4274265042/" title="IMG_4146 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4274265042_b0a4e8da89_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_4146" /></a><br /><br />Noah and Jake:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4273514129/" title="IMG_4161 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4273514129_5f1cf2fd84_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_4161" /></a><br /><br />Veronica, Shannon, and Me:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4274251722/" title="IMG_4153 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2770/4274251722_0074eb19d0.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_4153" /></a><br /><br />Noah and His Sparkler:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4274259856/" title="IMG_4182 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2684/4274259856_e34eafa933.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_4182" /></a>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222304975013792517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8721092571583098104.post-86616128305966184792010-01-11T10:01:00.001-08:002010-01-11T10:19:07.789-08:00Girls Night Out!I have one more post to do on New Years Eve and then I will be caught up. First, I have to recap my weekend. I love spending time with my husband, but there is something about going out with a good group of girlfriends. I always feel 100% better afterwards. It is great going out and talking about anything and everything and LAUGHING! Back in November, a bunch of us went and saw 'New Moon' and then went to dinner at Bonefish. It was SO much fun!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4265963061/" title="124_2413 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2782/4265963061_4e572bedc3_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="124_2413" /></a><br /><br />Saturday, a bunch of us went and saw 'Its Complicated'. I do not normally see alot of R rated movies. I think the majority of them are trash. A friend of mine had already seen this one and she gave me a good review. I am so glad I went. It was HILARIOUS! It is a perfect girl movie!!! ;) Afterwards, we went to our favorite place....Bonefish! It was CROWDED. We had to wait for a table but were able to find seven seats in the bar area. <br /><br />Here is me and my good friend Veronica. We have recently become very good friends. I LOVE her. We have the best time. We both have 6th grade daughters and so we have alot in common. We have been out to eat many times, lunch dates, flea market, mistletoe market, shopping,etc. I can always count on her for girl time! Ha !<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4265964429/" title="124_2414 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4265964429_f81739214d.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="124_2414" /></a><br /><br />Beth, Kaylynne, and CC! Beth and KL have daughters that go to school with mine. We have made a pact to stay close and are trying to keep our girls good friends too. CC of course is my bestie! Love that girl! She has a 6th grade daughter too. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4266711988/" title="124_2415 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4266711988_70e06cbba7_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="124_2415" /></a><br /><br />Missy and Tina: I just met Missy. Tina is another with a 6th grade daughter that is a friend of the twins. Love them!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4266714520/" title="124_2417 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4266714520_b2126b4c78.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="124_2417" /></a><br /><br />I LOVE the fish tacos at Bonefish. They are fabulous. That plus fun conversation with girlfriends = a great night!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4266727710/" title="124_2419 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4266727710_c849bf8a1b_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="124_2419" /></a>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222304975013792517noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8721092571583098104.post-7608118060029961262010-01-07T11:21:00.000-08:002010-01-07T11:44:57.840-08:00The Day after Christmas....The day after Christmas we loaded up in the car ( Elvis too) and drove 2 1/2 hours to see my brother and his family. My mom and other brother were also there so we got to spend time with everyone. We ate lunch, opened presents, and then went and visited my sister at her workplace. It was great to be able to hang out and enjoy a nice day with the family. <br /><br />Meredith and her cousin Audrey:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4251698446/" title="IMG_4043 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2717/4251698446_7e1465bd6e.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_4043" /></a><br /><br />My brother Peter and Audrey:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4250919687/" title="IMG_4041 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2747/4250919687_42891f1bc0.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_4041" /></a><br /><br />Madeline:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4251695602/" title="IMG_4042 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4251695602_ca32039aed.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_4042" /></a><br /><br />Me and Greg<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4250878675/" title="IMG_3964 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4250878675_20180d3153.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_3964" /></a><br /><br />Nathan and Audrey:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4254807780/" title="IMG_4038 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4254807780_b099ef0196.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_4038" /></a><br /><br />Madeline and Meredith got clothes and Petsmart giftcards for Elvis:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4251681262/" title="IMG_4036 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4251681262_b4113b3d50.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_4036" /></a><br /><br />Mere and I got some favorite DVD's:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4250945447/" title="IMG_4049 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4250945447_58e5c7d3b9.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_4049" /></a><br /><br />I Heart my new Camera bag:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4250940255/" title="IMG_4063 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4250940255_67c4e24480.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_4063" /></a><br /><br />And books:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4250937857/" title="IMG_4053 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4250937857_245b9f4f70.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_4053" /></a><br /><br />Noah's favorite gift was "empire Strikes Back" DVD from mom:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4250896705/" title="IMG_4033 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/4250896705_0dfa28eaed.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_4033" /></a><br /><br />I love Miss Audrey:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4250979371/" title="IMG_4103 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2719/4250979371_f4e3f0c570.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_4103" /></a><br /><br />She is soooo funny. Every picture she takes, after you take a good one she wants to do a silly face:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4251754262/" title="IMG_4105 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4251754262_015df189ea.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_4105" /></a><br /><br />My mom and all her grandkids (and grand-dog):<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4251763322/" title="IMG_4126 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4251763322_2e98cb8ff8.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_4126" /></a><br /><br />Silly face:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4251766390/" title="IMG_4127 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2687/4251766390_e7c8cebc9c.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_4127" /></a><br /><br />Do you know how hard it is to get 3 kids,2 adults, and a dog in position for a picture?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4251757262/" title="IMG_4123 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2770/4251757262_0d3d0ea517.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_4123" /></a><br /><br />Hard....but totally worth it!!! :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4251760428/" title="IMG_4122 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2759/4251760428_eb73e9ec87.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_4122" /></a>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222304975013792517noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8721092571583098104.post-43129691436463807282010-01-05T08:44:00.000-08:002010-01-05T08:56:57.135-08:00Merry Christmas 2009!!!Still catching up! Christmas was great this year. We spent Christmas Eve at Greg's brothers house. We just ate dinner and watched part of 'Christmas Vacation'. Sadly no pictures, but I always feel like people look at me like I am crazy when I haul my big ole camera out. We drove home and got the kids into bed by 11. Noah left a plate of cookies and some milk out for Santa. Greg and I then got to work getting everything set out. He also had to go next door and get the "BIG" gift. Christmas day was wonderful. The kids opened presents, we ate breakfast casserole, lazed around in our pj's, and then G's parents came over for a late lunch and more gifts. We finished the day by watching 'Its a Wonderful Life' in blu ray!!! Awesome!!! <br /><br />The Loot:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4245887470/" title="photo by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2785/4245887470_181efa8525_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="photo" /></a><br /><br />More:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4245846574/" title="IMG_3828 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2702/4245846574_bf68d35193_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="IMG_3828" /></a><br /><br />Noah and his "count Douku"<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4235068972/" title="IMG_3853 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2773/4235068972_a2606e1d1a.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_3853" /></a><br /><br />Girls and Makeup Bags ( with makeup inside...woop woop)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4235072146/" title="IMG_3854 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2678/4235072146_6625484c81_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_3854" /></a><br /><br />Paw-Paw and Noah<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4234300385/" title="IMG_3857 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4234300385_ba131467ce.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_3857" /></a><br /><br />Me and Ga-Ga<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4235111362/" title="IMG_3927 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2801/4235111362_638087d5fa_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_3927" /></a><br /><br />Me and Hubs:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4234303385/" title="IMG_3867 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2731/4234303385_1fe65859c7_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="IMG_3867" /></a><br /><br />And Drumroll.....the big gift of the day...................<br /><br />Our tiny toy poodle......<br /><br />Elvis.....<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4235083346/" title="IMG_3878 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2736/4235083346_3b7d81bcf8.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_3878" /></a><br /><br />Seriously can you resist that face??? ( I didn't want a pet and I couldn't say no to him):<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4234311159/" title="IMG_3884 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2754/4234311159_cdef4f76dc.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_3884" /></a><br /><br />We all ADORE him:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4235096166/" title="IMG_3892 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2765/4235096166_234b299bd0_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_3892" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4234323733/" title="IMG_3898 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2492/4234323733_329d209157.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_3898" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4234326633/" title="IMG_3904 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2653/4234326633_5e293df995.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_3904" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4235106300/" title="IMG_3920 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4235106300_13d531a259.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_3920" /></a>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222304975013792517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8721092571583098104.post-4688910459560734532010-01-03T14:54:00.000-08:002010-01-03T14:56:21.101-08:00The Sunday before the storm!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69I1mFTd5P_5hR99YHFFAbykOZpiCc-iFL2I5yTkAUiTNNSys3WI1NsFJCway1tv4wN9eowcmjHlVO8tPspnJYYiPBHJCdC2FRyjeJYojmirBjhGrtRQjxtYIuTT_KEI1hUrDADEnzgQ/s1600-h/photo-781102.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69I1mFTd5P_5hR99YHFFAbykOZpiCc-iFL2I5yTkAUiTNNSys3WI1NsFJCway1tv4wN9eowcmjHlVO8tPspnJYYiPBHJCdC2FRyjeJYojmirBjhGrtRQjxtYIuTT_KEI1hUrDADEnzgQ/s320/photo-781102.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422651250956471266" /></a></p>The two week Christmas break has flown by! Tuesday marks the <br>beginning of early morning chaos, carpools, schedules, homeworks , and <br>practices! I. Am. Not. Ready!!!!<p>Today we went to church and brrr was it cold outside! Afterwards, we <br>went to applebees and enjoyed a lunch courtesy of a giftcard from one <br>of my students!!! :). The girls invited friends over, Noah went next <br>door to play, and I get to sit by the fire and enjoy one last <br>afternoon of peace!!! Ready or not.... Life is about to get busy <br>again!!!! ** oh and the picture is what you get when you attempt to <br>make 3 children stand quietly and smile for the camera ... Not <br>happening today! ;)Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222304975013792517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8721092571583098104.post-1751871889343490692010-01-02T07:33:00.000-08:002010-01-02T07:34:05.807-08:00Christmas Pizza Party and Cookie Decorating!A few days before Christmas the kids and I hosted some of their friends for a fun evening of pizza and decorating cookies. The kids had a blast hanging out and the moms enjoyed visiting. We were all in great spirits and looking forward to a two week break from school, homework, and events. Here are some pics:<br /><br />Pretty girls:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4220132016/" title="IMG_3555 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2573/4220132016_6124f46a34.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_3555" /></a><br /><br />Lindsey and Meredith:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4219372909/" title="IMG_3560 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2804/4219372909_63a24a3f7d.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_3560" /></a><br /><br />The boys:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4219360085/" title="IMG_3553 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4219360085_ee246807c6_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_3553" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4219375849/" title="IMG_3561 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2662/4219375849_b454db8dd3_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_3561" /></a><br /><br />Madeline and Madison:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4219384377/" title="IMG_3572 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2590/4219384377_176ffa8b22.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_3572" /></a><br /><br />Cookie Decorating:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4219387637/" title="IMG_3573 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2774/4219387637_e630b1510f.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_3573" /></a><br /><br />Silly girls:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4220158674/" title="IMG_3578 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4220158674_d9015f4b89.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_3578" /></a><br /><br />The mamas:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4219395819/" title="IMG_3580 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2561/4219395819_9ab1869210.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_3580" /></a><br /><br />Fun times:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4220164574/" title="IMG_3585 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4220164574_d76cf1f9aa.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_3585" /></a><br /><br />I think the sugar high made the girls a little crazy. We may or may not have moved the furniture in my living room and let them dance and run wild. It was such a fun evening. I am blessed to have a core group of friends with daughters who share the same values as ours. We are praying the girls will stay closeAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222304975013792517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8721092571583098104.post-28381850816760345812010-01-01T10:33:00.000-08:002010-01-01T10:36:46.251-08:00Testing<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgreJel_ZS354292YKCwqlM29xr4pD13HJgaaGla0OccfgqCTlFYbxEdQ37l5hUzMWbyxTefFu33JePYTAqq9WzUQeExwcv5XRV-EXvRp5ghdPUNiVNhoithe8IWf_sFpWrBlGbHH6hNlk/s1600-h/photo-790081.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgreJel_ZS354292YKCwqlM29xr4pD13HJgaaGla0OccfgqCTlFYbxEdQ37l5hUzMWbyxTefFu33JePYTAqq9WzUQeExwcv5XRV-EXvRp5ghdPUNiVNhoithe8IWf_sFpWrBlGbHH6hNlk/s320/photo-790081.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421841688709560546" /></a></p>Just a test to see if I can blog from my phone! This is me and C at <br />olive garden!! Her choice for her bday lunch! I <3 Ms. C!!!!!<br /><br />***ETA... It worked!!! Yippee!!!Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222304975013792517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8721092571583098104.post-10171821305714749582009-12-30T15:15:00.000-08:002009-12-30T15:28:32.548-08:00Mosaic Shop Fun:Earlier this month, the kids and I did a fun Saturday morning activity. Some friends of ours got together at the local Mosaic shop and the kids got to put their creativity to work. The idea was to make Christmas ornaments, but since the twins have done that already 2 years in a row at school, I let them pick what they wanted for their rooms. We had a really fun time and of course my camera was in attendance! ;)<br /><br />Mosaic shop is this really cool place where you get to choose from all sorts of broken glass in different colors. You glue it on the shape of your choice and then they grout it and glaze. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4225148387/" title="IMG_3388 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4225148387_7d94658a0b.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_3388" /></a><br /><br />Meredith chose a soccer ball ( surprise)!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4225122965/" title="IMG_3371 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2714/4225122965_ecf00e19bd_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="IMG_3371" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4225151437/" title="IMG_3389 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4225151437_4851acbcac_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_3389" /></a><br /><br />Scarlett, Meredith, and Annelise<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4225897714/" title="IMG_3361 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4225897714_a2c3ebdf5b_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_3361" /></a><br /><br />Madeline chose a peace sign ( again..no surprise)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4225903758/" title="IMG_3366 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2626/4225903758_e34814ac77.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_3366" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4225909170/" title="IMG_3381 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2739/4225909170_fee5f3394c_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_3381" /></a><br /><br />Madeline and Allie:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4225131835/" title="IMG_3362 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4225131835_e128d2bd24_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_3362" /></a><br /><br />Finished:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4225153915/" title="IMG_3391 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4225153915_9251b1acf4.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_3391" /></a><br /><br />Noah made a stocking ornament:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4225894290/" title="IMG_3359 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4225894290_762ffa0a06.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_3359" /></a><br /><br />Whole Gang:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4225178143/" title="IMG_3401 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2539/4225178143_113dae68b2_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_3401" /></a><br /><br />Fun Day!!!!Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222304975013792517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8721092571583098104.post-66009935089622109752009-12-29T08:14:00.000-08:002009-12-29T08:20:29.134-08:00Twins Christmas Choir ConcertHi everyone!!! So much for posting regularly.....I will try for 2010. I am still trying to upload my Christmas pics. My Mac Iphoto is giving me troubles so until I get them loaded, I am going to backtrack. I have a few other events to share. First up is the Twins first Middle School Choir concert. They did a beautiful job and I was so proud. I was also incredibly grateful to be reminded how blessed we are to live in an area where the public schools celebrate CHRISTmas. All the songs they sang were beautiful Christmas songs and most mentioned God. Here are some pics:<br /><br />Friends:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4219346371/" title="IMG_3488 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4219346371_82367c2c68_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_3488" /></a><br /><br />With their choir teacher...Ms. Bruening!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4219354165/" title="IMG_3504 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4219354165_1d3ebbde2c_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_3504" /></a><br /><br />No choir concert is complete without a trip to Chik-fil-a afterwards! We closed the place down and it was still a school night! YIKES!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4219356925/" title="IMG_3506 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2770/4219356925_bcb9cbef7c_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_3506" /></a>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222304975013792517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8721092571583098104.post-78574451724210954522009-12-09T09:46:00.000-08:002009-12-09T09:56:29.384-08:00Meredith's Very First Christmas Band ConcertBack in August when I went through the headache of finding and buying a flute, I wondered if it was truly worth it? Would my child like it? Would she want to quit after the first semester? Would she lose the flute? Well I am happy to report that we have only positive things to say about our flute experience. Meredith LOVES it. She even goes early to school for extra practice. Last night was her very first concert....a wonderful long 10 minute concert!!!! The 6th grade band did such a FABULOUS job and we were all so impressed. It is amazing what they can learn in 4 short months. Here are some pictures:<br /><br />Waiting to get started:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4170274951/" title="IMG_3459 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4170274951_c3a9ef65ee_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_3459" /></a><br /><br />Meredith and her wonderful flute teacher..Ms. Nick!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4171038566/" title="IMG_3461 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2641/4171038566_082f4a7e5c_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_3461" /></a><br /><br />Casie, Meredith, Kaely, and Abby<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4171036668/" title="IMG_3460 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2791/4171036668_62f73f5062_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_3460" /></a><br /><br />Best Buds...Ally and Meredith<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4170286895/" title="IMG_3467 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2688/4170286895_5f8a3cf301_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_3467" /></a><br /><br />Meredith and Sehee ( I teach Sehee ballet)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4170288671/" title="IMG_3468 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2742/4170288671_4258ac17cc_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_3468" /></a><br /><br />Kayla, Meredith, and Sarah<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4170268665/" title="IMG_3476 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2762/4170268665_1089aa3d63_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_3476" /></a>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222304975013792517noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8721092571583098104.post-74672846595321537062009-12-07T08:58:00.000-08:002009-12-07T09:22:01.419-08:00Back to blogging and Thanksgiving 2009I had no intention of taking such a long blogging break. So many of my friends have been very faithful with their blogs, but I can't say the same. However, I am going to try to start being a regular poster again. I love looking back at my pictures and the accounts of our daily life. I hope I will have a few people drop by from time to time and keep me accountable! That being said, we had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We drove to GA and spent time with my family. It was a very relaxing five days but it went by so fast. We spent our time hanging out, watching movies, watching football, cooking, eating, and working on the girls animal projects for school. My mom and my SIL saved me by helping with those. As soon as they get them back, I will post pictures. We are hoping for 100's!!!! Here are some pictures of our visit!<br /><br />The darlings and me:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4166040053/" title="IMG_3306 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2694/4166040053_60c96397e8_m.jpg" width="206" height="240" alt="IMG_3306" /></a><br /><br />Me and my daddy:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4166038357/" title="IMG_3323 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2765/4166038357_81046c0540_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="IMG_3323" /></a><br /><br />Our family photo ( minus my sister who couldn't be there...we missed Kiki sooooooo much):<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4166819234/" title="IMG_3330 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2752/4166819234_88bb96e692_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_3330" /></a><br /><br />Being silly:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4166065393/" title="IMG_3331 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2624/4166065393_e553671874_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_3331" /></a><br /><br />Taking our family photo for the Christmas cards ( this isn't the one I picked but you get the idea):<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4166047839/" title="IMG_3336 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4166047839_af9f35b463_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="IMG_3336" /></a><br /><br />And here are a couple of pictures from Noah's Thanksgiving feast at school:<br /><br />He was an Indian named 'Red Arrow'. We had so much fun. I thought it would be a slow day and the food would be disgusting. Surprise...it was fabulous. They had all sorts of stations they went too. It was so much fun. The food was DELICIOUS and I think I had one too many lemon bars! ;)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4166809596/" title="IMG_3217 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2776/4166809596_a72e08cdc0_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_3217" /></a><br /><br />Yum Yum! Cookie making station:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4166787434/" title="IMG_3275 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2578/4166787434_58b450787d_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="IMG_3275" /></a><br /><br />They were supposed to roll the pumpkins in relay style but Noah decided it was like a soccer ball and he kicked it the whole way...ha ha!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4166095843/" title="IMG_3264 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2628/4166095843_487723a122_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_3264" /></a>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222304975013792517noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8721092571583098104.post-6573063094521552912009-10-12T10:41:00.000-07:002009-10-12T10:52:10.602-07:00Happy Birthday Noah and Thank you Sedu!!!Noah just turned SIX years old. We had his party at the Jump Zone. Here are some pics!<br /><br />Noah and 2 of his friends from school:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4004888007/" title="100_3138 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2534/4004888007_6eac3e5771.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="100_3138" /></a><br /><br />The cake...can you tell what he LOVES:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4004891321/" title="100_3140 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2608/4004891321_3f92264d92_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="100_3140" /></a><br /><br />The birthday boy ( a sweet friend of mine gave me this cute Lego shirt for him):<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4005660262/" title="100_3141 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2442/4005660262_09d2921dba.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="100_3141" /></a><br /><br />Blowing out the candle:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4004902033/" title="100_3152 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2600/4004902033_594ccbd951_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="100_3152" /></a><br /><br />I didn't get many pictures because it was CHAOS!!!!<br /><br />One more thing and this is for my mom. I just celebrated a bday ( no need to tell my age). I decided to order myself a gift and it was between a really nice flat iron or an external flash for my camera. I went with vanity and chose the flat iron....I will ask for the flash for Christmas. If you know me, you know that I have very curly hair and because you always want what you don't have, I long for straight hair. After much research I decided to purchase the Sedu pro flat iron instead of the Chi. The reviews for it were tremendous. Well....I am hear to say that I heard angels singing "hallelujah" when I first used it. It really works well . Please Please excuse the fact that I need a highlight badly! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4005676774/" title="100_3157 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2553/4005676774_7097202260.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="100_3157" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/4004908843/" title="100_3156 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3518/4004908843_87b736d1ff.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="100_3156" /></a>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222304975013792517noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8721092571583098104.post-29254145473640891632009-08-25T08:19:00.000-07:002009-08-25T08:23:52.927-07:00I.MISS.SUMMER!!!I can't help it but I do. We went from lazy (L-A-Z-Y) mornings, fun filled days, and late nights to a bunch of running around, schedules, early mornings, and utter craziness!!! I am feeling overwhelmed. There seems to be so much to keep up with and I find myself living for the weekends. I know that isn't what I am supposed to do, but every single Friday I have such a joy knowing that the weekend is upon us! Then by Sunday night, there is a heaviness that sets in. Hopefully, I can get my life organized and begin to sinc with our new routine! It is sooooooooooo hard!!!! Anyone else feel that way???Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222304975013792517noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8721092571583098104.post-22199625553456091752009-08-15T12:31:00.000-07:002009-08-15T12:40:49.776-07:00Noah's First Day of KindergartenNoah started school the day after his sisters did. They break the K classes up according to alphabet and his name fell on the second day. We were all very excited and also a little anxious ( well mommy was).<br /><br />I had to remake the same "first day " breakfast:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3820135761/" title="IMG_3076 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3100/3820135761_fa3fef449f_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_3076" /></a><br /><br />My big boy:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3820139079/" title="IMG_3077 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2079/3820139079_fb9e9759dc_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="IMG_3077" /></a><br /><br />We had to bargain about the backpack. He wanted 'Star Wars' and I wanted his name monogrammed on it. The Star wars backpacks are made of a plasticky material and couldn't be mongrammed so........he got a Star Wars lunch box and thermos and I got the plain blue backpack. He did pick "lightsaber red" for the color of his name!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3820142211/" title="IMG_3078 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3500/3820142211_c26dcd1b22_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="IMG_3078" /></a><br /><br />Silly boy:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3820996879/" title="IMG_3079 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2444/3820996879_060f3395be_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_3079" /></a><br /><br />Who wouldn't want to teach this little guy?<br /> <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3821806324/" title="IMG_3080 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3545/3821806324_2783ac8c73_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_3080" /></a><br /><br /> Noah, I hope that you have a wonderful year. I have been praying all summer that God would give you the teacher that he wanted you to have. I am trusting that you will learn so much with Mrs. U this year. I hope you always keep your happy and fun personality. I LOVE YOU!Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222304975013792517noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8721092571583098104.post-25510196720191769372009-08-14T09:07:00.000-07:002009-08-14T09:14:41.388-07:00First Day of Middle School:Wednesday was the big day. Madeline and Meredith started Middle School. This is such a big turning point for us. So far, they LOVE it. I think they feel quite grown up. Here are some pics of the day:<br /><br />Our traditional first day breakfast ( cinnamon rolls and scrambled eggs):<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3820106215/" title="IMG_3058 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2626/3820106215_0bd31d2a75_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_3058" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3820913998/" title="IMG_3062 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2611/3820913998_2e568a8032_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_3062" /></a><br /><br />The backpacks they had picked out. You only put initials on your backpack when you are in middle school! No full names!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3820111595/" title="IMG_3061 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2458/3820111595_647bdde268_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="IMG_3061" /></a><br /><br />Meredith<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3820123605/" title="IMG_3065 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3500/3820123605_fc09ef9d06_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="IMG_3065" /></a><br /><br />Madeline<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3820120397/" title="IMG_3066 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3465/3820120397_0a212e723b_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="IMG_3066" /></a><br /><br />My beautiful girls:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3820133137/" title="IMG_3070 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3534/3820133137_9289b85d94_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IMG_3070" /></a>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222304975013792517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8721092571583098104.post-36219604349601807302009-08-01T09:26:00.000-07:002009-08-01T09:32:45.397-07:00Navarre Beach Part 2The rest of the week just seemed to speed by. Of course it was not without its share of drama. I will not go into detail, but lets just say it involved things that were out of my control and I probably failed the test of going with the flow. <br /><br />Mom and the girls<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3769785612/" title="IMG_2405 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2651/3769785612_4f0e72b694_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="IMG_2405" /></a><br /><br />Went shopping in Destin and met up with the Embrys ( Meredith and Ally are best friends)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3768986417/" title="IMG_2407 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3583/3768986417_0ffabf487c_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="IMG_2407" /></a><br /><br />Noah and I on the balcony<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3769001465/" title="IMG_2409 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2572/3769001465_dc701c852a_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="IMG_2409" /></a><br /><br />Greg and I got to go out on a date because my mom volunteered to keep the kids. We had a very nice evening.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3768989209/" title="IMG_2410 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3466/3768989209_6c6144d73f.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_2410" /></a><br /><br />All in all, a very nice vacation. I can't believe the summer is almost over. We are on school countdown here. We are under 2 weeks now. Part of me is not ready, but part of me is READY! I think the kids need some structure and so do I!Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222304975013792517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8721092571583098104.post-41282844399416862902009-07-29T12:16:00.001-07:002009-07-29T13:23:26.194-07:00Navarre Beach Trip 2009 Part OneWe arrived home safely this past Saturday after a 10 day trip. It was alot of fun, but there is truly no place like home. I was so happy to sleep in my own bed. I am slowly getting things unpacked, washed, and put away. I don't have a ton of photos which is so unlike me. I left my CF card at home for my good camera so all I had was my Canon Powershot. Most days, I just didn't feel like dragging it out and as you can see, I have little people who do not like to cooperate. Here are some pictures of our trip that I did manage to snap:<br /><br />We actually stayed in Daphne, AL for 2 days just to go ahead and get closer to the beach. The kids swam in the hotel pool and I did some shopping. Friday night, we drove to Gulf Shores to meet our friends The Smiths at 'The Hangout'. I Heart that place!!!! We also got ice cream at 'Scoops' and played a round of miniature golf. It was lots of fun!!!<br /><br />Our Kids<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3769773070/" title="IMG_2386 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2623/3769773070_bdd036f8bb_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="IMG_2386" /></a><br /><br />Rebecca and Me:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3769777852/" title="IMG_2393 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2596/3769777852_417736f0c6.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_2393" /></a><br /><br />Our Family:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3769825058/" title="IMG_2389 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3584/3769825058_54c53db0c8.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_2389" /></a><br /><br />We stayed in Navarre Beach this year. I did lots of research and found that this beach is known for being less crowded and commercialized. Truly, there are only 2 places to eat across the bridge and it has alot less condos. I still thought the beaches were crowded though and we ran across some snobby people who thought they owned the stretch of sand! The condo was nice. We had lots of space and the view was gorgeous. My parents joined us for the trip and we had a great time. It went by so fast though. We spent most of our days at the pool and/or beach. There was a very short walk to the beach which was probably the best thing. The funniest thing was that there was a lady who my mom and I nicknamed "the hawk", who sat under a covering near the pool and watched everyone as they went by. You had to have a bracelet on to be in the pool area and boy did she make sure that everyone followed through with that rule! It was annoying. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3768980831/" title="IMG_2398 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3587/3768980831_7463a2870b.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_2398" /></a><br /><br />Noah ( the water was GORGEOUS)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3769779178/" title="IMG_2394 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3528/3769779178_85a67615f9.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_2394" /></a><br /><br />Most of the nights we cooked in the condo or got pizza. One night we went to a place called 'Floyds'. It was ok!<br /><br />Yep, this is what I get when I try to take a picture!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3768983789/" title="IMG_2402 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2534/3768983789_daa3452dcc_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="IMG_2402" /></a><br /><br />Part 2 tomorrow...Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222304975013792517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8721092571583098104.post-20892894409538364802009-07-16T06:14:00.000-07:002009-07-16T06:20:25.481-07:00Signing off....for now...We are heading out today for our family vacation. I am excited, but I absolutely hate packing. I always feel like I am forgetting something and my husband is the KING of overpacking. Seriously, he brings more clothes then me and my kids combined. YIKES!!!! Anyway, the last few days have been busy and hectic. I finally made it to get my hair colored and cut. It was in deperate need! Yesterday, I had my first meeting as a member of the PTO board at Noah's school. I have never been able to be an active member since I always had a preschooler around. Now I am jumping in. I will be helping with Fun Fridays which happen once a month. I was told this is an easy job......hopefully! The other woman that is co-chairing this with me seems to be very organized, so I think it will be fun! :)<br /><br />I should be back in a week to update with pics from our trip. :)Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222304975013792517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8721092571583098104.post-16749335978348158612009-07-12T15:01:00.001-07:002009-07-12T15:18:16.322-07:004th of July and a trip to Georgia!I have been on the road quite a bit this summer. Noah and I went to Gulf Shores, and just recently returned from picking up the twins in Georgia. Before we left, we did celebrate July 4th. We had a few friends over to enjoy a cookout and some fireworks. This is the first year that we didn't actually buy any fireworks. The neighbors put on such a good show, that we really didn't need to. It was great. Here are some pics of our evening:<br /><br />CC, Lindsey, and Kaleb<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3713793409/" title="100_3026 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3486/3713793409_a7b52b252f.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="100_3026" /></a><br /><br />Stacy, Madison, Logan, and Cole<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3713801471/" title="100_3030 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3510/3713801471_fd3179c74a.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="100_3030" /></a><br /><br />Me and Noah<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3714608576/" title="100_3029 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2651/3714608576_0db605df2a.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="100_3029" /></a><br /><br />Those were the only pictures I managed to snap. I promise there were some men in attendance, but sometimes I feel like I am annoying people when I walk around with my camera. I just LOVE pictures though! Needless to say, we had a fun evening and enjoyed the fellowship! Two days later, Noah and I hit the road to Georgia. My parents keep my girls every summer for a couple of weeks. It has become a tradition that the twins look forward to. They have such a great time. This year they went to the aquarium, Six Flags, swimming, played nightly badminton games, played the Wii Rock Band with Uncle Nathan, and enjoyed keeping my sisters dog company! Noah and I joined them for a few days before heading home. We went to the pool:<br /><br />Even though this pic is blurry, I love it. Noah jumping in! He is so active!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3714616476/" title="100_3034 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2586/3714616476_89283dd1da.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="100_3034" /></a><br /><br />Meredith showed us her hula hooping skills<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3713808695/" title="100_3039 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2489/3713808695_0847e1d6c7.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="100_3039" /></a><br /><br />Madeline didn't want to smile but I took her pic anyway!!! Ha!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3714623108/" title="100_3042 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3498/3714623108_55b72118fe.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="100_3042" /></a><br /><br />Here is what they enjoyed doing each night! I even played with them and it was so much fun. I had to run out to Walmart and buy one for our backyard!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3713816503/" title="100_3053 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2658/3713816503_e646778c70.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="100_3053" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3714632102/" title="100_3055 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2480/3714632102_bca50251a6.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="100_3055" /></a><br /><br />I can't believe how fast the summer has gone. We are today at one month exactly until school starts!!!! What???? We have one more fun thing planned and that is our family beach trip. We are heading out this Thursday for a week. I know it will be fun and I hope I can savor the last days of summer! :(Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222304975013792517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8721092571583098104.post-10374265406466539712009-07-03T19:19:00.000-07:002009-07-03T19:23:25.848-07:00So hard to leave.....<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3681664639/" title="IMG_2379 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2639/3681664639_da718068e4.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="IMG_2379" /></a><br /><br />Noah and I had such a fabulous time in Gulf Shores with CC and her kids. It was the perfect getaway and I owe it all to my sweet friend. She was so generous in allowing us to invade her space and time there. I love you girl!!!! :)<br /><br />We took our time driving home. We stopped for lunch at 'The Oyster House' in Mobile. I decided to leave my camera in the car. We also stopped in Hattiesburg and went to the 'Forever 21' store at the mall there. I love to order from their website and it was nice to know there is one not too far away. We both got 2 super cute, CHEAP dresses. LOVE IT! <br /><br />I was sad to say goodbye to our lovely vacation, but glad to get home and see Greg. This week has been a time of getting clothes washed, keeping Noah entertained, and being lazy. I have to pack back up again on Monday and head to Georgia to get the twins. I have enjoyed my 2 weeks and I know they have had a blast with my parents!Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222304975013792517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8721092571583098104.post-56249168143312725522009-07-02T12:16:00.001-07:002009-07-02T12:33:07.814-07:00Gulf Shores Day Three:It was another gorgeous day in Gulf Shores. We got up and ate breakfast and then headed back to the pool. Amazingly the entire time we were there, it was never a problem finding lounge chairs. It was busy but not too crowded. <br /><br />CC and I at the pool:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3682466712/" title="IMG_2339 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2663/3682466712_c55d0e9594.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_2339" /></a><br /><br />Me and Noah in the pool:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3681721071/" title="IMG_2343 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2637/3681721071_65fc89e6d8.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_2343" /></a><br /><br />CC and Lindsey on the edge of the tiered pool:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3682468260/" title="IMG_2344 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2636/3682468260_5c831d2ed9.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_2344" /></a><br /><br />We stayed at the pool for a few hours and then headed back up to the condo to get our beach gear. Time to hit the sand....<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3682471500/" title="IMG_2360 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3629/3682471500_a1b025e9bd.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_2360" /></a><br /><br />CC and Lindsey on the boogie boards:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3682469908/" title="IMG_2355 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2666/3682469908_43edf53905.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_2355" /></a><br /><br />This was Noah most of the time...crying that his eyes hurt. I think the salt in the water was bothering him:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3681656245/" title="IMG_2352 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2444/3681656245_b74fac7f6c.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_2352" /></a><br /><br />So he decided to help Kaleb and dig in the sand:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3682470736/" title="IMG_2356 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2539/3682470736_3af1f6bd47.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_2356" /></a><br /><br />We spent a few hours at the beach and then packed up and came back to the condo to get ready for dinner. We decided to go to 'The Hangout'. CC and I had to pose for a picture before we left. Cute, huh???<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3682472456/" title="IMG_2363 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2432/3682472456_e012c01234.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_2363" /></a><br /><br />'The Hangout' is an awesome restaurant/attraction that has open air seating, a sand area for the kids, live music, etc. It is THE place to be on a Friday night. They have really good pina coladas too!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3682474836/" title="IMG_2367 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2556/3682474836_bfc1ab49cc_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="IMG_2367" /></a><br /><br />CC and Kaleb:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3681661229/" title="IMG_2365 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2333/3681661229_5c81fa749c.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_2365" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3682473160/" title="IMG_2364 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3553/3682473160_d61460e93c.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_2364" /></a><br /><br />The food was DELICIOUS! I had shrimp again and so did Noah. He LOVES it!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3682475556/" title="IMG_2369 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3572/3682475556_50f6aae68b.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_2369" /></a><br /><br />Of course he spent most of the evening in the sand area where they were having a contest to see who could build the best sand sculpture. Lindsey and Kaleb won free tshirts. I should have taken a picture of their creation! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7916919@N08/3681663597/" title="IMG_2371 by balletmom72, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/3681663597_6ed222eef6.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_2371" /></a><br /><br />Another FUN day and a great place to spend our last evening in Gulf Shores!!!Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222304975013792517noreply@blogger.com1