Carson's Big Overnight

Last weekend we had a fun overnight visit from our friend Carson. We had invited him a while back, but I wasn't sure if he would actually stay. So I asked him again when we met Leslie and him for lunch and he was excited to come home with Hailey and Tyler. We went back to his house and got his things and hit the road. We hadn't even been gone 10 min. when he started wondering how far away my house was. He kept asking why it was so far, but we finally made it. I hope he had as much fun as we did! Here are some of the things he did during his visit.


He played Wii 4x4 racing. His favorite thing to drive was the school bus. He tried really hard!
Carson wanted to pet Wishbone and Boo, but I think he was a little scared of them. He also did not like hearing Ty's dirtbike. He couldn't get the door shut tight enough not to hear it.

We made Mommy a birthday cake. Carson said, " I always dump." So he dumped the cherries.

" I always lick!"

"Mommy, I can't tell you anything!" I should note that he said that right after I told Leslie I would go get him out of the closet if she wanted to talk to him.

He did enjoy some chocolate milk.

On Saturday we had cake and ice cream before we went to the derby. Carson was being silly.

Oh, I almost forgot our game of musical beds. Carson went to sleep great with Hailey, but quickly rooted her out of bed. I found her curled up on the living room floor and told her to go get in my bed. I slept on the couch until James and Tyler got up to hunt then got in his bed.

All the while Carson is stretched out like a king in Hailey's bed until 7:22 when he woke up looking for Mommy and Daddy. Sounds crazy, but it happens around here pretty often.

Thanks Eric and Leslie for letting him come!

My friend Leslie challenged us to list 50 things about ourselves, so here it goes.

1. I wish I had gone to college.
2. I am still employed at the same place I started when I was 16. (Pathetic--I know.)
3. Blue is my favorite color.
4. I wish I was a good decorator.
5. I have to have a nap on Sunday.
6. I like the way I feel after I work out, but I still have to make myself do it.
7. I hate the feeling of having my nails filed.
8. I do not like to shop by myself.
9. My hair drives me crazy.
10. I love teaching kids at church. All ages.
11. I would have a housekeeper every week if I could.
12. I buy shoes-- a lot of shoes.
13. I get irritated when people talk during my favorite shows.
14. I don't like to get my hair wet.
15. I love to go to concerts with Hailey.
16. I can't stand the way my chins look in pictures.
17. My family lived in the same house my whole childhood.
18. There are childhood friends I wish I could talk to just one more time.
19. I hate seeing my grandparents get older.
20. I love that my kids still want to curl up on the couch with me.
21. I love to watch my family having fun.
22. I love to sit on the front porch on cool evenings.
23. I sneak cookies or ice cream in the middle of the night.
24. I took piano lessons for years, but can't play anything now.
25. Most flowers make me sneeze.
26. My memory is not always great.
27. I love Italian food.
28. I was baptized in a creek.
29. I do not eat veggies.
30. Blueberry anything is my favorite.
31. Sweet tea is my favorite drink.
32. I had Lasik surgery, but I still wear glasses.
33. I love Monday night Bunco.
34. I'm planning a ladies retreat.
35. I can't sleep if I'm not covered up.
36. I didn't pierce my ears until I was 18.
37. I love to tan even though I know it's bad for me.
38. I procrastinate.
39. I think I'm pretty easy going, but others may say otherwise.
40. People who don't do their job really annoy me.
41. Thin crust canadian bacon is the best pizza.
42. I am on my laptop way too much.
43. I wish I had or made more time to read.
44. I have a hard time getting rid of things, but I'm getting better.
45. I have a bum left shoulder that hurts almost every day.
46. I have been hurt by people I thought were my friends.
47. I only go camping because the kids love it.
48. Winter depresses me, but I love to play in the snow.
49. I love to sleep in.
50. I want to go on The Music Boat cruise with Third Day!

Fun at VBS!!

We have been having a blast at Bible School this week. We have had a ton of kids! The music is awesome, and the kids are so excited. I get to take all the pictures for the slide sow at the end of the day. It is the best possible VBS job. I totally love it. I have had a few mix ups. Last night I left my SD card in the computer and took a bunch of pictures on my internal memory accidentally. Which led me to these....

Carson at the beach house in Destin.

Tyler and Hailey.. I think. I barely recognize her!

Wow! Time goes by so quickly! These pictures sure do make you realize how fast they grow and that we need to enjoy every moment we have with our families.

This week really has me reflecting. I remember when the kids were too young for VBS, but got to come hang out because I was helping. Now Hailey is a helper herself. Doesn't seem possible. I'm thankful that she still loves it and wants to be there in any way she can.

So Tired!

I have been so tired this week! I am very sleepy in the evening, but when I go to bed I wake up several times during the night. I'm really starting to feel the effects! I can't figure out what the problem is, but hopefully it is temporary. Maybe it's because I haven't been working out at all. Maybe it's the full moon and my inadequate blinds. Maybe I'm turning into an old lady with night sweats. I'm losing it a little! Ha!

In the mean time we are having a busy and fun summer. We had a great weekend with friends. Thank you Sallees and company! We are planning a day in Branson tomorrow. Hopefully I can stay awake for it.