For old time sake!

Cathie and I have been friends for about 16 years. I met her in high school. Only because I was her boyfriends~ex-girlfriend, awkward. She came over to my house to kick my a$$. (I know, high school drama) Well anyways, instead of kicking my a$$, we became friends and the rest is history. Cathie and Kevin are married now. Which is kinda funny how things happen. Cathie and I have been through thick and thin together. There even was a time in our friendship that she lived with me in high school and we did bicker about who's turn it was to use the phone, typical sister fight. We have lost touch through the years but when we get together we seem to pick up where we left off. The only think that really changed was the amount of growing the children have done.
On Sunday we went out to Livonia to watch the spree fireworks (which 11 years ago, the night of the same fireworks, Eli and I had our first kiss) We barbecued, laughed and caught up on old times. The kids got to jump on the trampoline, swing from the trees, catch a whole bunch of lighting bugs, and giggle till their hearts were content! It was a late night, which is pretty typical when we get together.
Our families are going on vacation together in August, up to Kevin's parents cottage. Which I am just so excited about! They have boats, jet ski's, campfires, and all the accessories. So it gives us all something to look forward too! Can't wait! School will be done then, so I just get to relax and enjoy.

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Spree Fireworks

At the end of my ropes!

I have decided that I'm at the end of my ropes! I hate, yes I say HATE my algebra class. I have spent endless hours on Algebra. I eat sleep and breath algebra and the grade isn't even included into my GPA for acceptance into the nursing program. I have let my intro to psychology class slip because I have been so wrapped up into understanding equation, integers, story problems, and absolute freakin values. I didn't even realize that I have a pschology test to take this week that I haven't even begun to study for (this grade is part of my GPA). I had an algebra test tonight, scored a 73% and I think my teacher felt bad, she told me which ones I got wrong and told me to fix them. I made stupid mistakes, I just couldn't see strait. I went back to my seat and felt like I was just going to loose it, fixed what I could and I ended up with a 90%.
Can I just say that I AM BURNT OUT! I told Eli tonight that I think I should take a year off of school and maybe go back to work and just focus on get some of our debt paid off. I feel like I am running around in a circle and there is no end. I have really tried to keep a positive attitude about life lately and I feel like I'm gonna crack!
Driving to school tonight I was second guessing my life. The choices I've made in the past and the one's I am making right now. I just hope that in 5 years I can look back at it all and laugh, unless I'm in a psycho ward at some institution.

Bobby

Our friend Bobby had back surgery today around 2:00 and I am still waiting to see how he is doing. But I just thought I would ask for some prayers. He has been a gimp and not been able to do anything for over 2 months now. He has had physical therapy and injections in his spine and nothing has helped. So surgery was the only thing left to do. Please pray that this surgery will be the answer and he will have pain relief. He has been in so much pain. Also please pray for Kimmy. She is pregnant, taking care of Marina and Bobby, and is working full time on top of it. She is a trooper!

Fathers Day at the Boat

My Happy Daddy

Makenna swimming with her Daddy

Like Mother, Like Daughter

Over tired Makenna swimming with a binky....

Sittin on the upper deck

I did actually get in the water!

Yeah, I'm a couple days late. This week has been busy. Fathers Day was a nice warm sunny day out at the boat. Makenna went swimming at the pool at the clubhouse and just couldn't get enough. She loves the water and is completely fearless! She only tried to drowned herself twice. She scares me. I told Eli that she is his "boy" with a vagina. Olivia was still feeling a little under the weather and didn't swim too much, but I think overall she had a good day. Erika is a fish! I don't think she got out of the water except to eat and pee. Here are the rest of the pictures......


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Fathers Day at the Boat 2007

Yea, She's Ours!

When you ask Makenna to say "cheese" for the camera this is what you get!
Can't get much cuter than that! HEE HEE!

The Girls!

The gang was back together to see Sherry while she was visiting from California (bottom left, the cute pregnant one). It is so amazing that even though she's been gone for almost 2 years and Cathie and I haven't seen her since Febuary of 2006, we just picked up where we left off! I am truly blessed to have a great group of friends! Next time she will be in town it will be for Will and Monaca's wedding!!! Yippy!

Playing Catch Up

Olivia surgery went as well as expected! Her recovery feels neverending and I was so sad for her and I felt so useless. I felt so bad for her! Today is her first day off the codeine and is just on Tylenol. She still looks like she's been smacked around but is finally laughing and giggling. THAT WAS ROUGH! I was totally not expecting her to be so miserable, just happy it's over and she is smiling again!

I haven't been near a computer since Wednesday when I did some Psychology homework. Dealing with Olivia's recovery and trying to catch up with homework and other stuff including sleep. I went on the computer today and had 54 new blog postings and 120 emails from school and friends. It took me about 2 hours with lots of breaks in between (5 children running around and laundry, etc). I am finally caught up, finished my first cup of coffee and am happy to say that I am ready for my 1st algebra exam tonight, that I managed to study for while Olivia took a nap yesterday!

I am also excited because my friend Sherry is visiting from California and "the girls" are going out tonight to catch up. I haven't left my house since Friday when we took Olivia to the hospital. Pretty sad! I need to get out........I think I'm starting to loose it!

Bible verses that I need to repeat everyday!

“When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider: God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, a man cannot discover anything about his future.” (Ecclesiastes 7:14, NIV)

Sounds so simple!

“A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.” (Proverbs 29:11, NIV)

I'm a total FOOL!

It was a freakin beautiful day today!

Well my semester is in full swing as of today. I started both my classes....Algebra and Intro to Psychology. My procedure on Monday went pretty good and today is the first day I didn't have to take any pain medication and I'm feeling a little "hung over".
The great part about today was being outside! I sat outside with Ryan from about 12:30 until 4:30. It was BEAUTIFUL, or should I say NIIIIIIIICE! I love it when it is sunny and 70! Not too hot and a great breeze. I tried to get some reading done but Ryan wanted my full attention, we played tee-ball, basketball, soccer etc etc. It was fun to hang with him. The girls were in their own little world and Ryan actually wanted to hang with his AUNTIE. Pretty cool!
The next 8 weeks are going to be pretty rough on Eli and I won't see each other Monday through Thursday which mean we are flying solo in the parent department with the kids Monday through Thursday......3 - 1 isn't always a good combination. So I am savoring my good mood and hoping it get me through it. I will be looking forward to the weekend by Wednesday.
I can't believe the girls are going to be out of school after this week. This year flew by! I'll have a 3 of them biting at my ankles by Monday.
Olivia is having her tonsils and adenoids out on Friday. If you could keep her in your prayers, I would appreciate it. She seems pretty scared about the surgery. Tomorrow I'm going to take her to the store and let her pick out all the ice cream and popsicles she wants.