First Day of School

I cant believe that school has started already.... I find it interesting that many moms are soooo ready for the first day.. Their kids are at each others throats... they want them gone all day... Some days, I do too, but not everyday. Christian is now in KINDERGARTEN!!!! I dont really know what to do with myself. I am not quite used them not being here. It is fun to hear about their days though. JON is A SIXTH GRADER! I just cant quite get a grip on it yet... What do I do with my day??? I want to watch soaps and eat bon bons, but I know that is not realistic. So i am preparing to take up some of the projects I have put on hold over the past year. Wish me luck so I can get them done.

Ok Courtney, I wrote the beginning to this blog on Aug. 5th!!!! I havent started asingle project, and I am still not used to being home by myself... but it is fun doing things like going to the store and out to lunch without a child in tow. But I do miss Christian and the others too. I just wish they didnt come home with the attitudes they tend to pick up at school..... YEAH ME!!!! I think something smelled funny to Jon. I am not sure why he had that face!!!!But arent they a great looking crew, if i do say so myself. They are a great bunch of kids!!!!! I am so blessed to have them!!!

BREAKING DAWN

If you havent read this book series, I highly recommend it. It is a truly remarkable series. Who ever thought I would really like a book about a young girl falling in love with a vampire?? Not to mention the werewolves that are involved. Since Courtney and I couldnt make it to NY, we went to the local Barnes and Noble in Tuscaloosa. It was so much fun!! We met some great people who had the same interests we had even though I am 20 or so years older than most of them. WOW!!! But through it all, I made some great new friends...It was so much fun hangin out with them..... I hope Stephenie Meyer continues the series with other books. She is a fabulous writer and story teller... Check out the video from Tuscaloosa news where we were interviewed.... It was cool...

Another Birthday

Hello! Hello! Hello!

it is that time again! Christian will on Tuesday be 5. We had a challenge with Keith being out of town on Tuesday so we celebrated for him today. He is an absolutely adorable little boy. I could just eat him up. He was so appreciative for everything we did today. He asked for fried fish with fries and hushpuppies for dinner. It was delicious. He also asked for his cake design to be him and Jerry chasing Tom.... Impossible? No but not the most beautiful cake i have ever made, but to him it was just fabulous!!! THe only thing he had really asked for was a guitar.... I just love his smile when he opened it. It made my heart melt. I cant believe he is growing up so fast. They all are.

This weekend has been quite busy. We went on a 2 mile hike on Sat. . the only thing we didnt know was how vertical the hike would be. It was pretty intense, but the kids did a great job. They only complained when we were close to the top and they were getting hot!!! Keith had wanted Jon to practice carrying his new Boy Scout backpack. He wasn't as prepared as he thought he would be. But he did a great job. These are some of the pics we took over the weekend!!!!

What do you do?

What do you do when those you love are hurting?????? You hurt too. As of Tuesday midday, I have been a rollercoaster of emotions. I am only three hours away now, but still feel just as helpless as i did when I was fourteen hours away. Mom called and told me that Courtney was in the ER with an enlarged cyst. She was on some major pain meds, but still in a lot of pain. They would porbably have to operate, but not sure how major the operation would be. There were very few answers to my questions at the time. It took me back to my times in the hospital waiting and waiting for the doctors to come and they don't, atleast not til the next day. The frustration and impatience were fresh event to me a few hours away. Now we know that she is scheduled for surgery at 930 next friday morning. She is on bed rest for the next week and will have a 6 week recovery period. I want to go and see her if for no other reason than to give her a hug and tell her that I love her. I then go on into the debate of when and for how long to I go there to help her? I want to be a great help, not a hinderence. I cant imagine how scared she is right now. I like mom, just wish i could tell her that everything will be FINE>>>>In many ways, I know it will be. God is always in control, no matter how much we think we are in control. He uses all things for good, eventhough we don't know how it can be used that way. I definately dont like for anything bad to happen to anyone, esp those I love. But I can stand firm in the knowledge that God knows better and more than I do. (eventhough i dont act like it)

I find it strange that I also just found out that a new friend of mine has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She has a great faith and is a STRONG fighter. I know, that my swing of emotions doesnt really help anyone, but I also know it is normal and something that even I must go through to be healthy and help those around me.

Time for some Updates

Hello everyone.... it has been a little while since I posted...

Well, the Jazzercise audition has come and gone. I am now a Jazzercise Instructor. I have team-taught quite a few classes and taught one class all on my own. It has been FUN and EXCITING!!! (esp when there is no one taking notes on what i am doing wrong!!!) I know with each class i will be getting better and better. So that is enough about me. Keith is busy as always working with many in the state to update their Video surveilence systems.

We were blessed to have a visit from Mimi and Papa right after we saw them in VA. We luckily got to see them for Fathers Day. It was a fast week and they are actually looking at houses in the area. But first things first, they have to get their house together for sale. Best of Luck to them. I know how hard that is!!! :)

Swim team for the kids is now over and they all came home with a trophy. Jon and Jessica both recieved the Most Improved for their age groups. They are all looking forward to next year too. Now we just spend time at the pool for fun.

Some of the pictures here are from our birthday extravaganza. We got to fireworks in my brothers back yard too. That was AWESOME!!

July is our big month in the summer for Birthdays... Jon is July 4th, moms is July 10th, Erika is July 17th, and Christians is July 22nd..... Needless to say, it is a lot of FUN. We had a big birthday bash at my moms on the 4th. It was so much fun having all of the cousins in one place at one time. Jon and Christian go to choose the menu. We had fried and blackened catfish with moms hush puppies and coleslaw. Courtney brought a massive cake that was yummy! My grandaddy and Aunt Eloise even came down to see everyone. We are having so much fun being closer to the family. It has been a great time seeing them so much....I even got to see my nephew whom I havent seen in 3 or 4 years. He looks just like my big brother, and acts like him too.(sometimes that's not such a good trait.)

We have had a few guests since i last posted as well. My sister came and met her best friend Stacie (who came with her two adorable girls) here at the Watson Villas. My kids loved her girls and ask when they are coming back. Although Stacies visit was very short, they seemed to have a great time. Courtney was here for my Birthday and made me a beautiful as well as delicious cake. It was truly a fabulous birthday. Who ever knew turning 36 would actually be a good thing?

Well, I think that pretty much brings everyone and everything up to date. Enjoy all of the pictures!!! I will try not to take so Long next time!!!

Commitments

Sometimes it pays off to make your kids commit to something they dont want to do... Keith and I decided to put all four of them on the neighborhood swim team this summer. They missed the first two weeks of practice and then just jumped right in, literally.... Each one of them has brought home a first place ribbon almost every week. That is the best motivation possible... They come out of their event and ask how they did. They are having so much fun... and I have had fun meeting other moms in the neighborhood as well. I thought it would be great to post some pics of our future olympians!! I am not biased am I?? Of course not : )

Summer flies by

Isnt it just amazing how quickly time can fly???? It seems like just recently I was starting my journey with Jazzercise, but now it is upon me I will be auditioning this THURSDAY!!! WOW! And to make matters worse, My birthday is on Sat :(... There is some good in this... I will be an instructor come Thurs afternoon and my sister Courtney and her best friend Stacie will be with her. It will be so much fun!!!! Hopefully i willbe able to teach a class or two next week and Then it is off to Camden for some real down time...(while i learn more routines) Get ready mom and Courtney!!!! ha ha ha!!! Whew it will be fun... Oh and Keith may be out of town most of this time!!!

Upcoming News

WOW can you believe it/??? Courtney and I are going to NY to see Stephenie Meyer in Person!!!! Yeah!!! I have posted this new counter just I can know how long I have to wait.... it will be sooooo much FUN!!

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