Mental Health Day.....

This is something I am in desperate need of. I feel like I am running around with my head cut off half the time and I can't get "it" together.....whatever "it" is.

I know we all feel this way sometimes and the feeling will pass but right now I am dwelling in my pity party and need to get out of it. We talked in bible study last night that if the Lord brings you to it, he will bring you through it....... I need to rely on his encouragement!

I am sure it will help to have my parents here all next week, if I can't get my mental health day I can at least get a few hours in there somewhere and can get away for a little while.

For now, I think I will go see if a little retail therapy will help!

From Maddi

Remember this post from my mom??? well, guess what??? I am still alive and kickin'.....although my tumor is growing bigger and bigger, I am still up for a good game of Frisbee and you know I am still eating whatever I can!!

Anyway, enough about me. Let's talk about the rest of the family.

My mom is having a hectic week because Dad is out of town on business (whatever dude, I have seen those commercials about Las Vegas and I am doubting you are getting much done there!) Also, something about Ramsey's birthday party and trying to get all the stuff ready for that. I am just hoping someone drops a big o' piece of cake right in front of me.

Speaking of Ramsey, I still give her the stink eye and occasionally show her my teeth....I just need her to remember that I was the original baby girl of the family! She's ok though because she drops a lot of food!

Bryson, he's the main man in my eyes! I love that kid!!! He is really into climbing on me which I could live without but other than that he rocks! Plus, he can't make his food to his mouth to save his life so I LOVE it when he eats!

Chi-Chi: still dumb as ever. I still don't think that dog knows who we are or where we are!

Let's talk about this new dog: Annie. Was I mad when they brought her home? YES, but I acted super cool about it, in fact I barely even sniffed her. You see, I don't want her to know I exist....I don't have time to run and play and chew things....I am fat and lazy and would like to keep it that way until this tumor takes me to the other side. One REALLY good thing about her is the whole "potty training" thing. Every time she goes potty outside she gets a treat! You know all it took was one droopy, sad-eye look to my mom and I got one too! So now if she pees or poops we all win! SCORE!

So, there's my update! Mom is taking me to the vet next week so the good Dr. can take a look at my tumor. I am not going to lie, it's nasty looking, heavy and hot but like I said I still love my frisbee and my food and until that changes you can catch me snoring away and enjoying the A/C at our house!

Happy Father's Day

to an AMAZING dad!

We sure are going to miss you this week!!!

And to our amazing Dad's......we love you and thank you for teaching us all about the important things in life: respect, hard work, love, appreciation, faith, family and
how to have a good time! Pops and Gramps, we LOVE you!

life with a puppy

is NOT the life I want right now.

it's messy

it's stinky

it's loud

it hurts (biting)

it's time consuming

it's basically a total beat down.

BUT, I know it will be worth it in like 6 months.

It's just getting there that I have to pray for.

It's a darn good thing she's cute!

road-trip, lake and a surprise!

Thursday night we crammed all of our crap, I mean stuff, into the Subaru and headed southbound on I-35 to visit Lolli, Pops and Auntie Ang in Round Rock. We were actually doind a little caravan with Pops (because he bought an awesome new boat in Plano and was picking it up) for a little while but left him in the dust after dinner so the kids could burn some energy. I must say that Bryson is getting better and better at the whole road trip thing! We didn't even have to bust out our secret weapon (Reeces pieces) this trip!

Anyway, we spent ALL DAY Saturday on the boat on Lake Travis and it was so much fun. After 5 minutes of floating around both kids were jumping off the side of the boat and they even got on the tube with Daddy! I was fully expecting this to be a total bust.....in my mind they were crying over the life jackets, about how cold the water was, that they were hot, etc......but none of that happened! WOOHOO for lake rats!


Oh, and did I mention we brought home a new puppy??!?!?!?

I know, what the heck were we thinking?? To be honest, I was against it from the beginning (for multiple reasons) but I know it will end up being great. Her name is Annie "Get your Guns Up" Bettencourt and she is a doll. Ramsey, so far, is taking her responsibilities as a doggy owner very seriously. However, I am realistic in knowing that 75% of the time this dog will be my responsibility......its a good thing she is so cute! She is a product of 2 good dogs, Lolli and Pop's labs, so I know it won't take her long to get the hang of it.

Oh, as for Maddi and Chi-Chi....they sniffed her once, gave her the look-over and went about their day.

Check out her paws.....and they are small compared to her sisters!

But seriously, who could say no to this face?!?!

Just my cute kids......

eating waffles and playing. Two things they do best!

What have I done???

I just planned Ramsey's 5th birthday party as a pool party this year. Which means I have to subject all my friends and their kids into seeing me in a bathing suit for hours on end.

enough said.

Oh, the things we will do to make our kids happy! And I KNOW I will forget about all of my insecurities the moment I see her face and how happy she will be. Until then, I will hit the gym and pray for a stomach bug!!!!!