Shrooms, berries, and birds...........Ahhhhh Summer

I absolutely love Summer, as I mentioned in the T-13 post. I love being outside and exploring everything with my kids. I like getting hot and dirty in the yard(get your head out of the gutter) and then running through the sprinkler to cool off. I love feeling exhausted at the end of the day from excersise and sun. We made some pretty cool discoveries yesterday.

Shrooms fascinate me. I am not sure why. They pop up where ever. There has been a plethora of them lately. Some me and Mac went exploring. The kids were less excited about these.

Here are some of the ones today in the yard.

Now this is the mother of all shrooms. Its huge! Found it while mowing. I had to place something beside it to show true size. That is a regular size kitchen bowl!


This one was near the cow pasture. Now I know what some of you are thinking and I did not cut it up and make koolaide. Wrong kind! Not that I have ever done that! ah hem.


The kids have also been checking out the berries. Strawberries line the front porch and I can often find them collecting and eating them. The dog too!




We have had so much rain that everything is in abundance. Its very green and lush out. I have been keeping an eye on the blueberries. Uncle Ross's bushes are huge but Dad's are getting bigger every year. I am ecstatic that there is one bush taller than me! And the blue "babies" are covering the limbs. We are going to have a huge amazing crop! Which of course is all Rye eats during the summer!



Here is Mac -a- roni. He is loving mountain living. I am loving him loving the mountain living. He is so much calmer. He gets tons of exercise and never leaves the yard!



For the past few weeks I have been noticing this big nest sitting on top of a wreath my mom has by the front door. I never saw anything in it but could not bring myself to touch it. I did find this below it on the porch.




Today I saw some heads sticking out of the nest, mouths open!
We have 3 baby robins living in the nest. Momma bird watches me very carefully everyday. I promise not to touch your babies. Just let me turn it in to a learning experience for the kids. They loved them. I held them up high so they could look directly into the nest. They know not to touch them so that they do not get their smell on them. We watch mamma bird bring worms to them. Its a awesome thing to watch. Ryley went straight to the computer to identify the egg and birds. Everyday we check on them.

Thursday Thirteen

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Its my season! I can not get enough of it. I need hot temps!

Thirteen things I love about Summer!

1. No school! (which includes : no alarm clocks, no homework, no schedule)
2. Shorts and tank tops
3. Trips to the beach
4. being tan
5. flip flops or bare feet
6. Swimming
7. sleeping in and staying up late
8. longer days
9. grilling out
10. fireworks on the 4th
11. my birthday!
12. Watermelon, strawberries, and blueberries
13. Summer rain showers



Lets see there is also.......Fishing, 4 wheeling, road tripping, all those veggies from the garden, running through sprinklers, slip and slides, sunsets, blowing bubbles and drawing pictures on the sidewalk, mowing the yard......

I could go on forever! I am so glad you are here Summer!

Memorial Day Weekend!

I had a fabulous long weekend! I feel so rested and rejuvenated! It started out Friday morning. I passed the kids on to DH and headed south! Chris took the kids to Andulusia this weekend. They pretty much cooked out and swam all weekend with family. They had a great time! I headed south to a little place called Sweetwater. I have not seen Ky in so long! And she had a baby! So I went to visit with her. We had a very relaxing time. Something I needed since I have not felt good lately. I even debated the race(Cotton Row) all weekend. After shots and antibiotics its still there. Ky and I sat around and talked all weekend just catching up. We ate 12lbs of Crawfish Friday night. Okay Miller helped some but it was mostly us! Crawfish and Beer! Yum! It looked like this!


Then with our bellys full we promptly fell asleep watching Trueblood. Nothing better. Saturday we took off shopping in Meridian. We spent about a hour trying on jeans at Buckle. A girls got to do what a girls got to do! We had plans to go out to Callahans so we rushed back to get ready. We had such a great night. Light crowd, good dancing, kinda sucky band! But it was great to just have girl time!



Sunday I really took my time leaving with all the storms everywhere. I have to admit I was really dreading leaving. I did not feel up for the race and just always hate to leave Ky's! That place is so good for the soul. I can not explain it. Its weird. But I had made promises. Promise to Juliet to run her first race with her and Misti to actually do another race! I also did not want to let myself down. Its that whole being hard on myself issue. Besides Cotton Row is my inaugural race. It was my very first race and this is the 3rd year for me. I got to the expo later than expected but it was great to walk in and see the smiles on my friends faces. My aunt and uncle were there too and it was great to see them. We registered and shopped then headed to the hotel. Shogun was the call for the night and chopsticks, sushi and saki were on the menu. That and a really bad cook who had the hots for Misti.


Next up dessert and beer at Hooters.



Why? Not sure. Because we were having a excellent girls night out and no one wanted it to end despite the race in the morning. So after we closed the restaurant down, we headed to the pool, which we promptly got kicked out of. Apparently not open for swimming yet according to the security guard. Although I did not brake the padlock, I don't care what anyone says! Water was cold anyway! *sticking my tongue out*

Race Day!! Up and at em! We got to the race, warmed up, peed and we were off! Juliet and I kept pace for about 3 miles. Misti was not to far ahead. After the Rocky mountain I took off. Its all down here from there and I was ready to fly. I sprinted the next few miles in and finished with 2 minutes shaved off of last year. 1:03:40. Hate documenting that but I will break it next year. There was alot of people this year. Conjestion was bad in the beginning. Awesome to see so many runners though! I know I could have done better but I wanted to stay with Juliet. Everyone needs a motivator! Maybe next year I will not be sick either! Again! Great race, Excellent atmosphere. Now I got the fever! Again!



I said goodbye to my friends and headed out to shop a little at the new mall in Madison. love it. Headed home. I guess I was stalling. I really was not ready to come back. Krysten and Ivan were at Little River Canyon so I met them over there and we hiked around a bit before heading back to the house to grill out.



It was so great to see the kids! K came running across the yard and jumped in my arms! Their weekend was great to , and they were anxious to tell me all about it. Ryley has a new obssesion with Weird AL Yankovich. Thanks. *shaking my head*

So we are back to reality this week. I am enjoying having no agenda! No school, no work, no schedules, nada.

Whirlwind tour of New York

Flew to New Jersey
Got off plane, took train to "the city"
Walked too many blocks to count from Penn Station to deli that the kids were eating at.
Found the band
Grabbed food , got on bus, listened to silly tour guide
Got off bus in Central Park
Walked through Central park, thought about the Beatles, saw fountains, saw famous bridge. Check
Got back on bus
Drove back through Time Square....Look Mr. Harris there is Radio City.....
Dropped off silly tour guide
Drove to Circle Line Cruises
Got on boat, not before they made us all take pictures in front of ship
Sat on top deck of boat, cold, should have thought about that, but the view!
Cruised through seeing the Statue of Liberty, the skyline, and various other landmarks that are completely noteworthy.
Got off boat. Frozen. Got back on bus.
Went to "the Pier" , ate Chicago style pizza in NY. I know, I know......
Shopped at the pier until time to get back on bus.
Drove to Rockafella Center.
Top of the Rock......saw nothing. Fog.
Almost cried when Amy launched my camera across the room.
Back to the Bus.
Drove to New Jersey. Not me the bus driver drove.
Went to bed. Very late. Completely exhausted. Only 5 hours until breakfast.
Breakfast. Bus. Back to the City. Slept on the way.
Museum of Natural History.
Saw a show. saw another show. Almost slept through both.
Lunch. Free time at museum. Yeah. Saw Rexy. Saw Dum Dum, from a far far. Exhibit closed. What the?
Back to the bus. Drive to Time Square
Free time shopping around the square. Bought I heart NY shirts. Rain. Hmpf. Bought umbrella.
M&M store. Bought stuff for kids.
Meet at Mars 2112 restaurant. Theme restaurant. Not impressed.
Bus. Drive to Broadway show.
Amy and I hop off bus to get Cheesecake at Juniors(the best in NY)
Fretted over leaving it on the bus because the driver told me he would eat it. LOL
The Little Mermaid. Bought dinglehopper.
Fabulous show. "I love you Mermaid!"
Bus. New Jersey. No sleep again.
Breakfast. Bus. Staten Island.
Band Competition. We all slept. Wish I had a picture of us sitting in the audience sleeping.
Sat with Amy during our performance. Laughed until I cried. Seriously. We have the silliest kids in the world.
Band did great. Bus. New York.
Radio City Music Hall. Long tour. Picture with Rockette. I am the same height as her, she just had heels on!
Hot dog from vendor.
Free time in the city.
Hello Kitty store. Bought nothing. Still Hungry
Chipotle...Yum....Miss you Laura
Walk down 5th Ave. See all the famous spots. Saks, Tiffanys, The Plaza, etc.
F.A.O. Swartz. I have waited my whole life.
Met O.X. Fell in love. Bought him.
Could have stayed in store forever. Found the Piano.
Played piano like I was in BIG. Tom Hanks eat your heart out.
Left store sad. Can't wait to go back and take the kids.
Walked all the way back to Radio City, passing some very famous hotels.
Met up with the band. Left the city for the last time. Sad.
Drove to Jersey. Here again not me the driver. J. Who thought Mr. Hagler and Amy were my parents. Thanks J. You made my day.
Fell asleep aparently dropped O.X. the horror!
Medieval Times. Ever get the chance to do this. Pass.
Waited forever.
Sat down. Band won 1st place and Best overall. Nothing but the best!
Ate with hands. Watched show.
Bus. Got dropped off at hotel. Waved goodbye to all the students. Happy once again that I flew!
Slept. Shuttle to airport. Quick flight home. Thankful my car was intact. Word to the wise. Do not stay at Red Roof Inn Atlanta Airport. Scary.
Home.
Can't wait to go back!!!!!!!! Well with more sleep and only 2 kids.

photobooth fun

I. Love. Photobooths. I love craming everyone in. Kids sitting in laps. Goofy faces, fish faces, kissy faces. Hard to resist.

Updating at last...this could get long

The last few weeks have worn me down to say the least. Its been one thing to the next. So I will definetly try to update here about all the things going on. First I went to New York. This definetly deserves its own post so I will give details about that later. Let me just say it was a great trip and I can not wait to go back! I came home and had 1 week before the studio's dance recital. My classes rehearsed hard all week and I felt such relief and knew we were ready. Friday night rehersal was a total mess. It did not go very smooth at all and I was really worried at how Sat. would go. The best news was we got out of there before midnight so we were not all totally exhausted. Rye and Kendal did very well with all of their performances. DH did a awesome job as "stage dad" Even through 7 costume changes! The kids I teach did very well too! I was proud! I can't believe I doubted myself. Here are some pics from that weekend!

After the recital we celebrating at Kanpai.....That looked a little like this...

and this.....

Misti and I about busted a gut on sushi......Or as Kendal says shushy. K said "Next time we go there I am trying that shushy!" Good kid.

Next up on the update list. Mother's Day. Yuck. I really don't like holidays such as this. We just hung around the house. Did some yard work. Then got the bright idea of a hike. Ok. Here is where that went wrong. We were just going along on the trail. Having a great time. When K falls. She falls write down on her bum on a rock. And Screams. You know the scream. The one where you are sure there is something absolutely wrong. She cant move. Can't stand, definetly not walk. So we carry her out of there. She calms down and we are like ....okay she will be fine. We get her some ice cream(because that always helps,sure helped me) and decided to continue our day. We even went by the falls on our way back to the house. I am thinking okay, it scared her, knocked the breath out of her , its ok. Well by the time we made it home she was hurting bad. We ice and give her "buprofen"(so she says) She does not move for like 15 hours. Until I promptly take her to urgent care and get xrays. I know what some of you are saying. Why the heck did I not do that immediately. Well! Kids fall all the time and there is nothing you can do for the tailbone anyway! Anyway, thats what the doctor ended up telling me too! But wow, she has been in pain. She is doing better now but definetly still limitations. Here are the pics from that day!






before the broke butt......




and at the falls....



So it was an okay day, and it would not be "Mother's" Day if I did not get to take care of sick or hurt children right?

Well crippled missed school the whole week. Kinda sad too because it was her last week of preschool. Definetly a milestone. Times they are a-changing....... We did have Preschool graduation on Wed. and I worried how she would do. They were all supposed to sing and dance and at this point K was barely walking across the room by herself. Well DH came to the rescue. We decided he would walk her up on stage and put her on the riser while she did the program. She looked like things were fine....at least until she started to dance. I guess she just forgot or did not want to just stand there while everyone danced around her. Poor baby started wailing on stage. I take off , to get her but one of the teachers had already gotten DH to grab her. It was very dissapointing for her, but she rallied and got back up there to get her diploma. Ah, the end of an era. Ryley moves to a new school next year and K into kindergarten. Here are some pics of all that.


"Call me ...when you need a friend, Call me"


We went on to celebrate the big night...



Not sure what possessed my son to do this.....

Now you know if I had asked him to do that he would have said..NOOOOOOOO!

Well thats about all the updates I have for now. We just spent a very uneventful weekend at home. I attempted to "shop" down hwy 11 antique alley. Rain and I did not feel that great. I did get some good workouts in, but don't feel terribly ready for the race in Huntsville. Oh well. Never do. Its just this time of year. I am so ready for school to be out. 3 more days. Yeah. Later, gator.

Manic Monday....Yes I know that last time I blogged was last Monday.

If you could completely redecorate any room in your house at no expense to you, what room would you choose? Well that would be hard, considering I am in between places to live. I would have to choose my bedroom though. That is when I get one....

Which hour of the day do you feel goes the slowest? 2 ish. Always sluggish and want a nap!

If your birthday could be in a different month of the year, when would you have it? Maybe July. I love my summer birthday but August is busy with school starting earlier and earlier. July would be perfect!

Manic Monday......A few monday's worth...

How old were you when you learned to tie your shoes? I do not remember

Have you ever snooped in somebody else's medicine cabinet? Probably. Seems I remember doing this as a teen. A person's medicine cabinet can tell alot!

Who do you think you are? come on sing along......

Mr. Big Stuff, tell me
Who do you think you are
Mr. Big Stuff
You're never gonna get my love

Mr. Big Stuff
You're never gonna break my heart
Mr. Big Stuff
You're never gonna make me cry

Mr. Big Stuff, tell me
Just who do you think you are
Mr. Big Stuff
You're never gonna get my love
Mr. Big Stuff

No....okay, moving on





Which household chore do you dislike the most? folding and putting away laundry. GAG Me!

What's the best museum you've ever visited? I think the one in Tarquania, Italy with all the naked people having sex on the dishes.....Yeah, that was pretty cool.

It's Star Wars Day today. I've never seen any of the Star Wars movies. What "common" movies haven't you seen? Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Godfather.....sure there are a ton more






What's the best summer job you ever had? lifeguard

Tell me about the worst date you ever went on.
Homecoming. great dress. date picks me up(well his brother was driving) a hatchback car. Not enough seating for all of us. It was raining. My hair, in the rain......think Kendal's curls! Brother proceeds to be a jerk all through dinner. Why was he there? Can't remember. Can not wait to go home. Date drops me off, trys to kiss me with his dragon breath. I shove away , run inside and do not talk to him again! I was in 10th grade!

Then there were a few blind dates in college. GAG!

Do you think the age for a driver's license should be raised (currently 16 here in the U.S.)? no

A new day is dawning........

Its Recital day. I really hope it goes better than yesterday. Don't get me wrong it was just a little crazy as most dress rehersals are. I felt crazy and torn between being a mom and teacher. I have yet to see my children perform from the audience. This really bothers me, but there is no option here. At least I get it up close and personal. I will get a video right? We are at a different stage this year and its huge, swallows the kids whole. I am so proud of my students though. They did very well. The little ones got a nervous but the older kids took it in stride, kept going and did very well. So I am finishing my cup of java, and about to get ready to do it again!

Thursday Thirteen

Thursday Thirteen is supposed to be thirteen reasons why you loved your wedding. Uh.....well thats just not going to work for me. Did not have one. Can't count the sidewalk in Brandon, FL with no witnesses. Question......If there is no witnesses, did it ever really happen? Hmmmm.... If a tree falls in the woods and there is no one around, does it make a sound? Okay, just kidding. I got a paper around here somewhere that probably proves its legit. Moving on. So my brain is ready to switch gears and go to NYC! So my thirteen today is......Thirteen things I will get to do while there(Since our trip is so well planned).

1. First...enjoy the fact that I am going alone, No kids, No DH! Ahhhhhh, just 150 kids that are not mine.....Well thats the downside.
2. Hail a taxi to The City.
3. See the Statue of Liberty
4. View the city from the top of Rockefeller Center
5. Sleep in New Jersey
6. See the Museum of Natural History
7. Roam around Central Park
8. See The Little Mermaid on Broadway
9. See the lights of the city at night in Times Square and do a kickline with my girls there!
10. Go to Radio City Music Hall
11. See the stores on Fifth Avenue(because I can't afford to actually shop there)
12. Buy a I heart NY shirt (have too!)
13. See just enough of everything to want come back!!!

I can not wait! This is going to be an amazing trip!

Happy Earth Day!

Have you hugged a tree today?





So, I was outside taking some "earthy" pictures. Found a easter egg. Told ya we missed a few. This one was pretty easy too. I am really hoping the sun comes through today and it warms up. I can take a long walk with the kids! Celebrate earth day a little, make them hug a tree. I need a nice relaxing day. I have alot on my plate right now and I need to stay focused. Not overwhelmed....focused! Yesterday was stressful but brought some good things as well. A little clarity. A little. I came home after a long productive day of classes, got comfy in the big chair, and promptly fell asleep in the 4th inning of the Cubs game. Sad, I know. I did not fall asleep though before I saw the cat run onto the field. Actually it very funny. It was not black so can not read to much into it. Someone ran after it , picked it up, only to get clawed to death, dropped it, picked it up again by its tail, then threw it into the stands. Hilarious, all though I am sure the animal rights people will be contacting Wrigley soon on the poor treatment of the little terror. Next up, a CIN player hits a shot down the left side, Soriano takes off to leap and catch, the ball was caught in the same foul place as a certain ball was caught a few years ago. I am not mentioning any names. Bartman. I thought I saw Alou there for a minute get pissed off and throw his glove down. Actually I really wish he was still there, miss him, but I am a fan of Soriano. Ahhhhhh.......a night for Omens. Well no, because that is all hogwash! Its our year. Sorry, but it is. So hang in there boys, don't let a cat and a misplaced foul ball go to your head. Laugh and go on. Looks like you did at 7-2. Not that I watched.....I fell asleep.

Manic Monday -Yes I know its Tuesday

Manic Monday Questions! Yes, its 5.5 hours past Monday, but I did not get on the computer much yesterday. By the time I got home from classes it was after 7. I glanced around the kitchen(the family had already ate), saw nothing of interest, and promptly took myself to the bed, with mini-me in tote, curled under the covers, and watched the end of Pride and Prejudice. As the credits rolled so did my eyeballs back into my head. Exhausted.

Describe to me your favorite lounging clothes. Fish pants and tank top

If you promised to never lie again in your lifetime, in what area would it be hardest to uphold the promise? You know, I am not very good at the lying thing. Contrary to popular belief! I really suck at it! Not sure it would be very hard for me to promise not to do it again.

Give a one word answer to the question "why is life worth living". People

Okay , all that is done. Love all the little blog challenges out there. Keeps my head thinking. Not that I have any trouble in that department. I have been wide awake since 4. Maybe I went to bed to early, maybe I just have a lot on my mind. I am sitting here in my fish pants drinking a steaming cup of percolated coffee, thinking about all the changes that have occured over the last couple years and the ones that are coming. Changes they are coming. Big changes, small changes, but changes none the less. Restless! I have thought about the recital alot too. How can I make it go smoother for my students. I have dreamed in 5,6,7,8 ! Extra class time is a must. Going to be putting that in to the next few weeks. Competititon stuff is in my head, and dance camps, and frontline camps.......... New York trip is coming fast and could not be at a worse time. Oh well , timing is not everything. You can not wait for "perfect times" . Today will bring so much clarity to alot of things in my life. So I am looking forward to this day and what it will bring. I will need that run this morning to clear the air. I am so anxious for my runs now. They are coming fewer and fewer. My fault mostly because I let life get in the way, only to beat myself up over it later. Big race is on the horizon though. 3rd year for me, and guess what, I want a better score. I can see every leg of that race and I can taste it. Glad to be in good company this year. We will have a blast.

Before I go. A laugh.

The only way to eat mac and cheese!

I love my kids, they keep me rolling. This one, is hilarious. She sees things very black and white. She wants it the way she wants it, and that IS the only way. I see her logic. We are very much alike.

Sensational Saturday!

We had a crazy, awesome, busy Saturday! Started the day off right with Pancakes! Love pancake day. It reminds me of my childhood. I can remember going to pancake day in Decatur and even working it when I was in high school. So I totally love taking my kids to it now. Of course I get to see alot of friends and students. The girls had to come up and tell my all about guard tryouts and sell me tickets to the Senior play. Looks like we will be seeing The Little Mermaid, Miss Saigon, and a minor league baseball game in Montgomery all next weekend! Can't wait! Anyway , back to this weekend. FPSPA was performing at pancake day. So I ate and got my music and students ready. Not that many showed up but the ones that did, did so well! Very proud of them. Although, I think I will call some extra practices before the recital!!

Rye and DH had already headed over to the ball fields for Opening Day of Baseball. I finished up performances, listened to the band for just a bit then left to watch Rye's game. It was a gorgeous day and the boys looked like they were having alot of fun! Rye had a few good hits but in the end that were taken at 7 to 4!


Next we were off to the studio for Twinklestars/Cheerstars Tryouts. I was a little nervous mostly because I had no idea what the turn out would be. Turns out, I had nothing to worry about, it was great! 12 total turned out and a few that could not make it! That is fabulous! I talked to parents about all that was involved with being on a competitive dance team and then I danced some with the kids. A very successful day! Cheerstars went well too. Lots of new faces! Rye is so excited to be starting from the beginning. He thinks he is big stuff. And like only a 8 year old can say " Mom, its where the girls are!" I do worry how he is going to choose. Soccer season will come and he will be wanting that. Well I will cross that bridge later.

So with all our obligations finished for the day. We headed to Chattanooga for a night of fun. Its no secret that I am a baseball fanatic! Minor league baseball is so much fun, not as much as the majors but I still love sitting in a ball park, eating hotdogs and explaining all aspects of the game to my kids. I love it when the ask Why? DH always laughs at my craziness for baseball. He never lets me live down the fact that I about made a player cry before at Spring Training game in AZ. I refuse to remember this incident. I mean its not my fault if he could not catch! :) Well last night was a fun game. Lots of homeruns, which was pretty cool. Lookouts lost miserably 10-5, but be proud I did not yell at anyone! If fact I sat back and just enjoyed it! The kids are looking forward to next weekends game in Montgomery. Thats who we were watching last night. The Montgomery Biscuits. So we will go see them in their home park with family on Sat. Of course I will have to take some of the one liners with me. I heard some "doozies" last night in the park.

Here are the top 3 one liners I heard from fans last night!

1. Those biscuits sure do have some butter on them don't they!
2. Lets see if the Biscuits can "rise" to the occasion!
3. I have seen better pitchers in a bar!

We had some real characters sitting around us, Dh and I were rolling!

Friday Fill-Ins

1. Join me in TGIF! I have never been so happy! Long, Sick Week. Although I have a long busy weekend too. Oh well there will be some fun stuff involved!

2. Put a little __laughter___ in your day!

3. Happiness is a cup of coffee from my new percolator, Once you percolate you can never go back!

4. She is not mistaken and confused. She is right! I am just being honest!

5. I'm waiting for my doctor's apt. so I can get better! I bet you thought I would never say that! I hate the doctor!.

6. Cubs baseball is hard to resist. Even though we have lost the last 2 games. I am ready for some more torture at 1:20 today!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to staying home and getting some rest, tomorrow my plans include Opening Day of Baseball, Pancake Day and my studio's performances, Twinklestars Dance Clinic, and possibly a baseball game on Sat. night, and Sunday, I want to rest from Saturdays events!

Thursday Thirteen

Thursday Thirteen (clicky for info)


13 songs I am considering for Dance Competition.

1. A kiss to build a dream on- Louis Armstrong
2. A wink and a smile- Harry Connick Jr.
3. In the wee small hours of the morning- Frank Sinatra
4. Bye Bye Blackbird- Joe Cocker
5. Make Someone Happy- Jimmy Durante
6. As time goes by- Frank Sinatra
7. Over the Rainbow- IZ
8. You are my sunshine
9. Ballerina- Louis Armstrong
10. Bushell and a Peck-Guys and Dolls
11. Cruella deville- Selena Gomez
12. Sit down you're rocking the boat- Guys and Dolls
13. Centerfield- Jon Fogerty

I will need two songs. One tap, and one ballet or jazz. Small group dance. 5-7 yr olds. Would love opinions!

Sink your teeth in to this....

Exciting things coming..........I love a good book, and some of my favorite series have some releases coming up.

1. Dead and Gone-May 5th Sookie Stackhouse series- by Charlaine Harris- This is book 9! I can't wait for these. What else can not wait for. Season 2 of TRUEBLOOD! Its coming June 14th! Here is a little sneak..






2. Laurell K. Hamilton- Skin Trade This is book #17 in the Anita Blake Series. You have alot of catching up to do if you are just starting. 16 books you do not want to miss. June 2, 2009

Do it now, because you do not want to miss the new t.v. show being made about this incredible book series. Here is the link to tell you more about that! Press


3. Tempted- House of Night Series book 6 by P.C. + Kristin Cast--October 27 2009 This series is the best damn thing since Twilight! Get it and read you will not be dissapointed!

4. Finger Licking Fifteen- #15 in the Stephanie Plum Series by Janet Evanovich- June 23 2009- Can not wait, I need a dose of Ranger. Here's hoping for some sexy scenes with him! Seriously!

5. An Echo in the Bone- Diana Gibaldon's 7th Novel in the Outlander Series. This series haunts me. I can not get Jamie and Claire out of my head. I am on book 4. I know I have my work cut out for me before the release of this one (September 22!) But hey give me a break, these books are over 1000 pages long. Not for the light reader! I get so sucked in to their world its hard to look up and out! I have still not forgot about that ring either. Laura, I think we should order ours. We should do it before the next in the series. If you want to know what I am talking about here is the link Claire's Ring

"DA MI BASIA MILLE"

Hate I am going to miss the book signing this year out in Phoenix. Laura, go! Tell me about it!




I also have this one on my list "Once a Runner". It looks great! Maybe I will go find it today. No vamps but my other true love.


Makes you want to curl up with a blanket and read, right?
Happy Reading!

Top 5

Oh yeah, this came up today. Remember that movie High Fidelity? If you have not, you must, must, go watch. I have not seen it in awhile , and I have to say I am a little due for some "Kathleen Turner Overdrive". Anyway, throughout the movie is all these lists. Lists of people, songs, albums, artists, etc. While listening to my playlist.......the one playing now...........I was thinking about my top 5 Bands of all time. Its tough but here you go.

1. Jimmy Buffett-Technically a singer but The Coral Reefer Band makes it legit!
2. The Beatles
3. The Rolling Stones
4. Aerosmith
5. The Black Crowes

Thats it. I think if I really have to boil down, those are my five. I have some more lists in my head. Lists for everyting. Lists I refuse to write down. You can not live your life by lists. List your top 5 bands , books, or movies, hey there is even a list of top 5 cereals you eat on Facebook. Make a grocery list but don't write to do lists, because you will spend your life stressing over it. The important things will happen. So get your patchouli stink out of here and tell me your top 5!(Actually , I really like the patchouli smell, I just wanted to quote the movie)

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday. A picture can say so much. I had not much of a voice today. Sounded pretty funny. Its getting worse. So far it has not stopped me though! :)

Is it possible to run until you become well?

I am testing this theory. It is a given that the more you run the less you get sick. Once you are sick, can you run until you are well again. I say this because I am so sick, and sick of being sick. I could stay in bed, get absolutely nothing done but then I can not quiet the voices in my head. The ones that tell me to move it! Get out there and run. SHUTUP! We are our own worst enemy. At least I am. I can not quiet the voices no matter how much easter candy I stuff at them! Anyway , so quit bitching. I did stadiums last night after work, ran 4 miles this morning, and I might just do stadiums again tonight. Ryley likes chasing after me. He may make a pretty good runner if he keeps it up. Talked about the Cotton Row today. Its my third year and I must improve my time. I will not be sick this year during it. Which just may prove my theory wrong. I have been sick every year and ran every bit of it! Hacking and puking along the way, but still it got done. This year I will continue to run(and if this keeps up the same way) but I am going to break my time. Got to , Got to , Got to! Anyway that was more of a vent then anything. Moving on. Hectic week but I think I got things in order. Paper packet created and made for Dance Clinics on Saturday. I pretty much know what I will teach as well. Classes all prepared for pancake day performances. MOst of my classes are finished with their recital songs. Except for that blasted Hip Hop, but I will get it tonight. Oh yeah, I got roped into volunteering for a Junior Achievement thing at R's school. So I will be teaching Friday to his class. Joy. Not. Um, what else. Nothing, Need to get to work on all of the above. Time to choreograph in the kitchen! Where else?

Ciao!

30 Things you would not think to share

1. Have you ever been searched by the cops?
No

2. Do you close your eyes on roller coasters?
Nope.

3. When's the last time you've been sledding?
Too small to remember. I just know there is a picture somewhere of me and sis during some freak snow storm in Huntsville

4. Would you rather sleep with someone else, or alone?
Both are good. I love to have the bed to myself. But there is definetly something to be said for cuddling up with someone.

5. Do you believe in ghosts?
I believe there are things out there that are not explained

6. Do you consider yourself creative?
Some days

7. Do you think O.J. killed his wife?
Yes

8. Jennifer Aniston or Angelina Jolie?
Jennifer , but all you have to do is say Lara Croft, and I would switch it so fast. You guys all know what I am talking about!

9. Can you honestly say you know ANYTHING about politics?
I could say SOMETHING but not really ANYTHING

10. Do you know how to play poker?
Yes, but it has been awhile

11. Have you ever been awake for 48 hours straight?
no, not sure I could. Maybe if I never was in a car. CARS make me sleep fast!

12. What's your favorite commercial?
Not sure, don't watch to many

13. Who was your first love?
Steven

14. If you're driving in the middle of the night, and no one is around you, do you run a red light?
no, I responsible sit there ....waiting

15. Do you have a secret that no one knows but you?
Yes.

16. Boston Red Sox or New York Yankees?
Excuse me, CHICAGO CUBS....its the only way

17. Have you ever been Ice Skating?
Yes. Used to take lessons.

18. How often do you remember your dreams?
Not that often.

19. What's the one thing on your mind?
I wish I felt better!

20. Do you always wear your seat belt?
No I don't, I know flame away

21. What talent do you wish you had?
I wish I had the talent to play my grandfathers fiddle. He was truly a master

22. Do you like Sushi?
Yes. some

23. What do you wear to bed?
nothing :)

24. Do you truly hate anyone?
Hate is a strong word, but yeah that covers it

25. Do you believe in astrology?
Believe....thats to strong. I love it though. Its amusing.

26. Do you know anyone in jail?
No.

27. What food do you find disgusting?
Onions, can not stand the smell, taste , or texture. Blech!

28. Have you ever made fun of your friends behind their backs?
If I make fun of someone its to their face! And out of love

29. Have you ever been punched in the face?
Someone tried

30. Do you believe in angels and demons?
Here again. I believe there are things out there that can not be explained