Beach Vacation Recap Day Three

Monday, we opted NOT to go down to the beach. Instead, we just relaxed up in the room for the morning. Then, after lunch, we took Omi and Opa to the Myrtle Beach Flea Market. This is an indoor flea market, and they had been told that they needed to see it, so we led them to it. We decided to let Caleb play putt-putt instead of staying at the flea market. So, we drove by nearly every miniature golf course letting him decide which one he wanted to play. After lots of driving, he decided on the Mt. Atlanticus Minotaur Golf. It was a really neat course, and it was about six stories high at one point.

Micah had a blast and finally learned how to climb up and down stairs. He was having such a good time climbing the stairs...and there were TONS for him to climb. I, on the other hand, didn't think it was so much fun. LOL! Heat + 23lb baby + stairs = one tired mommy! But -- we did get lots of cool pictures, and Caleb really improved on his putting. So, it was all worth it.

After the game of putt-putt, we ventured over to Cheeseburger in Paradise for an early supper. It was soooo yummy! We had wanted to eat there last year, but we never did. So, we were really glad that we decided to this time. All of the food was yummy, and it was a great dining experience.

That night we just relaxed and rested in the room.

Micah's face after he enjoyed some chocolate pudding with Opa.

Caleb right before starting the miniature golf course.

Micah is ready to go. **Yes, I am a parent who will use a harness when I need to...so, don't hate. I'd rather give my son freedom than have him scream, pitch a fit, and run off without me.**

Brian waiting on Caleb to make his shot.

This was a mural...it was such a neat course.

One of the many tiki huts on the course.

Micah, mommy, and Caleb walking down the stairs.

Name of the course...there are so many to choose from.

Just look at that shot...yes, we climbed EVERY step!

Caleb getting ready to make his shot.

Goofy boy Caleb.

My three loves...Brian, Micah, and Caleb.

Caleb making a shot inside one of the tiki huts.

This was a shot from one of the higher points.

Caleb on a frog statue.

Micah enjoying his crayons at Cheeseburger in Paradise.

Beach Vacation Recap Day Two

Sunday morning we headed down to the beach after breakfast. We set up our gear, and then Brian and I headed into the ocean to use the boogie boards. But -- I soon had to go back to deal with a fussy Micah. He just wasn't happy, and I think he was on the verge of being too tired. But -- once we gave him the bucket and a shovel...well, he turned into a happy camper. However, then he decided he didn't want to be under the tent. So much for that idea...LOL! He had fun eating the sand digging in the sand.

Caleb was all about the seashells...he was on a mission to collect lots and lots of seashells. So, he looked everywhere he went. LOL! He's such a mess. :)

We took Micah into the shallow water, and he eventually warmed up to playing in it. He was having a good ol' time, and he was pretty peturbed when we mentioned going inside. LOL!

After lunch, we had a little cake for Caleb's birthday. This was his ACTUAL birthday, so we had to do a little something. He got some money from Omi and Opa, and he quickly added it to his souvenir cash stash.

Then we were off to the Dixie Stampede. This was such a fun time, and it was a really great show. I was a little worried about Micah at first, but as long as we gave him food, plates, cups, and utensils, he was happy as a lark. He made a mess though, but that's part of the fun. He even got into the show by shouting "yeah" and clapping. It was so funny to watch him dancing to the music, too.

Now, I don't know if you've ever been to the Dixie Stampede or have thought about it, but let me forewarn you...you do NOT get utensils to eat your food. So, imagine the fun we had eating a whole chicken, pork tenderloin, baked potato, corn on the cob, apple pie, and soup with no utensils... Um yeah...quite the mess. But -- luckily I had plenty of baby wipes to clean us all up. LOL! Next time I think I'll throw a few plastic utensil sets in the bag as well. :)

Once we got back to the room, Caleb and I headed down to the pool after Micah went to bed. He wanted to swim, but it was a tad too chilly in the water for me. But -- I braved up, and he had fun.

Micah inside the tent...nope, not too happy.

Omi and Caleb looking for seashells.

Brian coming in from boogie boarding.

Caleb digging a hole for a pond.

Opa and Omi.

Now, Micah is happy...playing with the bucket.

Micah getting into Brian's water bottle.

Micah digging in the sand.

Caleb and Brian working on a sandcastle with the help of Micah.

Brian and Micah in the water.

Look at him now...such a happy boy.

Caleb looking for more seashells.

The BIRTHDAY BOY!

He cannot wait to dig into that cake...LOL!

Cake...yummy, yummy!

One of the few pictures I got of the show at the Dixie Stampede.

The narrator of the show.

Micah and his mess.

Caleb...just about done eating.

Beach Vacation Recap Day One

We left for our Myrtle Beach Vacation on Saturday, July 4th. Everyone got up early, and we were off shortly after 8am. It was a pretty uneventful trip...both kids did really well.

Once we got there, we met up with Omi and Opa, and we all got checked into the room. Then, it was time to unpack...not so much fun. LOL! But -- I don't particularly care to live out of a suitcase for a week, so I unpacked EVERYTHING and put it away. Then, we all loaded up and headed out to grab a bite to eat. After eating, it was off to Kroger to stock up on some food for breakfast and lunch each day.

Since Caleb wanted to go down to the beach, and it was the 4th of July, we decided to oblige and headed on down for a little bit of beach fun. Micah was okay at first, but then he decided that he didn't like the sand, so I had to carry him the whole time. Then, all of the fireworks freaked him out. And there were a TON of people setting off fireworks...I mean a TON! It was so crazy, and I was scared someone would get hurt because of someone else's carelessness. So, Brian stayed down and played with his RC car, and Omi and Opa helped me get the boys back to the room. We decided to watch the fireworks from the balcony, and then it was bedtime for Micah. Caleb was allowed to stay up a bit longer and enjoy more fireworks. He had a BLAST!

Caleb before we took off. ***No, we had NOT left yet, and he soon informed us that his seatbelt wasn't on...we quickly fixed that!***

Micah waiting for the car to take off.

Micah is pretty happy here, but it didn't last too long.

Caleb...such a big boy!

Omi, Micah, and Opa

Omi, Caleb, Micah, and Opa

Home Sweet Home!

We are back from the beach, and it's back to reality! LOL! Why is it that you feel like you need a vacation from your vacation? Maybe it's all the crap that awaits you when you get home...LOL! Let's see...there's unpacking, laundry, uploading the pictures, laundry, posting on the blog about the vacay, laundry, trying to catch up on all the blogs you follow, laundry...and did I say LAUNDRY????

We had a great time at Myrtle Beach, SC with Omi and Opa. My college buddy and one of my closest and dearest friends, Jennifer, came up on Tuesday to spend a few days. We had such a good time playing "catch-up" and hanging out.

I will do a play-by-play post (or two or three) at some point, but I'm too deliriously tired and overwhelmed right now to do that. So, just know that we are back. I'm slowly getting caught up on my blog reading...then I hope to get back to commenting regularly. It just takes soooo long to play catch-up. So, give me some time.

Until then...stay tuned for some vacay posts soon. :)

A Little Bit of Everything...

Monday, we met up with some of our friends and we headed up to Dauset Trails and High Falls Water Park. We started the morning by hiking the trails and looking at all of the animals. Then, we let the kids have a snack. After snack time, we headed over to the water park. The kids (and adults) had a BLAST! It was just the right size for our age group of kids. We were able to let them pretty much have some freedom while the mommies all sat and talked. Caleb really enjoyed himself, and we look forward to visiting another water park while vacationing at Myrtle Beach. Here are some pictures from the trails...I didn't take my camera into the water park...didn't want to chance it. :)

Great group of kids...Marissa, Aiden, Norah, Peyton, Caleb, Davis, Macy, and Alexis.

Caleb...he didn't know I was snapping this shot.

Look at that cute river otter...I just LOVE otters.

Bald eagle.

Cougar.

Turtles.

All of the kids again...Davis, Peyton, Norah, Aiden, Marissa, Caleb, Macy, and Alexis.

Peyton and Caleb

Caleb insisted on having a growl picture.

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Last night, Caleb had his t-ball party for the end of the season. We all met up at Burger King in Byron. I took the camera, but I left the memory card in the laptop at home. Oh well. So, I snapped a picture of Caleb with his trophy once we got home. Here's our all-star T-ball player. :)

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Tomorrow morning, we are heading up and over to Mrytle Beach, SC. We went last year with Brian's best friend, Dave, and his family. It was such a good time, so we decided to head back again this year. Omi and Opa are going to meet us there on Saturday and stay the week with us. My best friend from college, Jennifer, is coming up on Tuesday to spend a few days with us as well. We are so excited, and we cannot wait to make some very special family memories. There will be some of this, this, this, this, this, and this. But I can wholeheartedly assure you...there will NOT be any of this again. Nope...not going to allow it...never, never, NEVER!!!!!

Caleb will also celebrate his 6th birthday on Sunday, July 5th. So, we're going to the Dixie Stampede show that night. I'm sure he'll have a blast, and we'll also enjoy some cake. :)

With that all said, I don't know how much posting I'll get done. I'm not going to schedule any posts, but if I have some down time, I'm sure I'll start posting our daily pictures. So, look for those...

I hope you all have a wonderful 4th of July and celebrate the freedom we have as Americans. And a HUGE thank you to all of the military men and women who work so hard to help us keep that freedom. May God bless you and your families daily!

You're Still the One...

Brian and I will celebrate our ninth wedding anniversary today. I cannot believe it's only been nine years...it seems so much longer (but in a good way).

I think the best tribute I could give him is to post the lyrics to Shania Twain's "You're Still the One." We caught so much flack from some of my closest friends when we met and were married. Yes, we got engaged after about 2-3 weeks. Yes, we were married 4 months later. And you know what...I'd do it all over again.

Sure...we've had our struggles, and it hasn't been easy or perfect. Everything we've been through and dealt with has only made us stronger and more committed to each other. We're in this for the long haul, and we meant the vows we exchanged on July 1, 2000. So, there's no turning back or getting out of this one. :)

So, honey..."You're Still the One", and I pray you always will be. I love you with all of my heart and soul. Thank you for being the best husband, father to our boys, and friend I could ask for. I love you!

You're Still The One lyrics

(When I first saw you, I saw love.

And the first time you touched me, I felt love.

And after

all this time, you're still the one I love.)

Looks like we made it

Look how far we've come my baby

We mighta took the long way

We knew we'd get there someday

They said, "I bet they'll never make it"

But just look at us holding on

We're still together still going strong

(You're still the one)

You're still the one I run to

The one that I belong to

You're still the one I want for life

(You're still the one)

You're still the one that I love

The only one I dream of

You're still the one I kiss good night

Ain't nothin' better

We beat the odds together

I'm glad we didn't listen

Look at what we would be missin'

They said, "I bet they'll never make it"

But just look at us holding on

We're still together still going strong

(You're still the one)

You're still the one I run to

The one that I belong to

You're still the one I want for life

(You're still the one)

You're still the one that I love

The only one I dream of

You're still the one I kiss good night

(You're still the one)

You're still the one I run to

The one that I belong to

You're still the one I want for life

(You're still the one)

You're still the one that I love

The only one I dream of

You're still the one I kiss good night

I'm so glad we've made it

Look how far we've come, my baby.

Birthday Fun

This past Sunday, the 28th, my parents and siblings came over to have a small celebration for Caleb's 6th birthday. We will be at the beach with Omi and Opa on his actual birthday, but my family wanted to get together to give him gifts and eat some cake. So, we obliged. Hey...we all like cake, right?

Caleb got lots of goodies...Star Wars action figures, Star Wars legos (notice a theme yet), some money, and some Scanopedia Animal sets. Micah even got a few goodies as well...some balls and some cars to take to the beach.

Here are some pictures, so enjoy...

Caleb is all excited about his Star Wars action figures.

Micah digging into his bag of goodies.

Micah with his new basketball (or ba in his language).

Caleb was so happy to get more Star Wars legos.

Money, money, money...he got $16.

Unwrapping more gifts...Uncle Daniel helping put the trash away.

One of the scanopedia animal sets.

Ice cream cake from Dairy Queen...yeah, I know...the candles don't match. Oh well, it's all I had.

Listening to all of us sing "Happy Birthday".

Blowing out his 6 candles...I cannot believe our oldest is soon to be SIX!!!!

Cake...yummy, yummy.

Micah still doesn't want anything to do with birthday cake...LOL!

I LOVE Ice Cream cake.

Yes, mommy, I much prefer my little crunchies over cake.

Swim Lessons

Caleb took swim lessons this past week. He took with a lady that teaches private and semi-private lessons here in town. We opted for the semi-private, so he had 3 other boys in his class.

The teacher, Miss Sunshine as she likes to be called, was a very good teacher. She was firm but in a loving way. She didn't take any crap from those kids, and they knew she meant business when she talked. Caleb quickly learned she wasn't playing around when he got in trouble a few times. :)

He already had the swimming basics down, but I think these lessons helped him learn how to breathe and build up his endurance. We look forward to watching him practice his skills when we go to the beach on Saturday. The teacher takes underwater pictures on the last day. I think it's a neat idea, and they kids loved it! Here are some pictures of our little fish in the water.

Caleb diving for rings and a squid.

Caleb swimming through the shark.

Gone Fishin'

So, I've been a bit negligent when it comes to updating my blog. I was doing so good, and now I'm all behind. Oh well...life happens, and when it does...we just roll with it! :) So, without further ado...let me play catch-up.

Caleb, Brian, and my dad (Granddaddy) all got up early on Saturday, the 20th, to go fishing. Caleb has been bugging Granddaddy to take him fishing for some time now, so this was the day. They had to get up at 5am in order to get ready and be at my parent's house at 6am. You see...my dad wanted to go in the afternoon. But smart in the arse sweet little Caleb informed Granddaddy that the best time to go fishing is first thing in the morning when the fish are hungry. So, off they went!

Well, lo and behold...they were super sucessful. Caleb caught the first fish...a catfish. It happened to also be the biggest catch of the day. In total they caught 12 fish...1 catfish and a bunch of brim. But -- considering they were only out there 2-2.5 hours they did GREAT! Granddaddy was impressed with both Caleb and Brian. You see...city slicker Brian actually got his hands dirty and handled the chicken liver (bait) and the fish. This impressed my dad...LOL!

Once they were done, they took the fish back to my parent's house. Caleb wanted to keep them, but my dad convinced him that he'd just plant them as fertilizer. Since Caleb was a tad bit upset that he couldn't eat his catfish, Granddaddy was nice enough to bring us all a nice lunch of catfish, fries, and hushpuppies from a Captain Jack's Crab Shack. This excited Caleb to no end, and he LOVED the catfish. Brian enjoyed it, too. Me...not so much...not much of a fish eater.

Here are some pics from the fishing trip. Caleb is eager to go again!

Sorry this is blurry...Caleb busy eating breakfast.

See the time...5:24am

Caleb reeling in the first catch.

He is so proud...he caught a catfish.

Caleb with another fish.

Caleb hanging out on the dock.

Caleb with all the fish that they caught.

12 fish total.

Work It Out Wednesday -- Week 6

Wow...6 weeks. Can you believe we've been doing WIOW for 6 weeks? I can't. It seems like just yesterday...LOL! Maybe that's because I'm not seeing the results I want, and I wish it were only week 1. Oh well. I hope you all are doing well on this journey!
Brian and I have had a tough week work-out wise. I think we just got in a rut. I think mine has a lot to do with the lack of high results. I always get disappointed when I'm working so hard and not seeing the results I think I should see. So, on Sunday, I started journaling every single thing I eat. I'm also making sure I keep up with a certain amount of calories, fat, protein, carbs, and fiber. So far...so good. While I think I'm capable of staying within my calories if not written down...well, I don't think I've been doing as well as I thought I was. So, the accountability now is nice...maybe it will help with my results. We shall see...
Fitness Tip #5

Beginning a Running Program
Running is perhaps one of the best, albeit most challenging ways, to burn calories and condition your heart. There are a few secrets to starting and developing a safe and effective running program.

Equip Yourself
Your running shoes are the most important piece of athletic equipment you can buy. In fact, choosing the right ones can make or break you as a runner. For example, if you have flat feet, you should look for a shoe with motion control, pronation control and stability. In contrast, if you have high arches, look for a shoe that is described as “flexible.” If you have normal feet, your choices will be greater. However, the old adage, “don’t fix what ain’t broken” applies. Resist the temptation to add stability controls that are unnecessary. Make sure that you find a shoe that is appropriate for the width of your foot. Choose a store that has a reputation for knowledgeable sales help. Runners World has an excellent shoe finder.

Progress with Caution
Most people start with a walking program, and gradually build up to a run. For example, you might start with 15 minutes of brisk walking and five minutes of running. Your other option is to alternate five minute intervals of running and walking. If you decide to begin your running program in inclement weather, you might want to consider an indoor treadmill training program.
Well, let's get on with the results...This week: -0.5lbsTotal: -7.5lbsBody Fat: no change
So, I'm still not happy with my results. Again, I think I look skinnier on some days, then there are days where I don't. So, it's just a crazy thing. I know that weight loss is not easy, and it's not fun. And I wish it were faster. But -- I also know that the longer it takes to come off, the more likely I am to keep it off. I don't want a quick fix...so I have to WORK for it.
How did you do? Are you hanging in there? Are you getting as frustrated as I am?

Here are the rules for participating:

1. Post your own Work It Out Wednesday post on your blog. Then, come back here and sign Mr. Linky below linking to yourWIOWpost...don't link directly to your blog please.
2. Add the WIOW button to your blog. This will increase participation by spreading the word throughout bloggy land. :)**This isnotmandatory, but I'd appreciate it if you'd do this.**
3. Stop by and drop some comment love and encouragement to at least 2 fellowWIOWparticipants. Weight loss is a hard battle, and we can all use a little extra encouragement.
4. Be sure to include your weekly weight loss and total weight loss in your post. You do NOT have to include your weight. I, for one, will NOT share my weight with the blogosphere, and I will NOT ask you to do so either.

I look forward to reading all about your results this week. So, come on and share how it's going.

***Oh, and I'm so sorry that I have been negligent in commenting. I promise I'm reading...it's just been a crazy few weeks for us with all the summer activities. Not to mention trying to get ready for our beach trip on the 4th...so much to do...not enough time!***

Work It Out Wednesday -- Week 5

Well, it's week five for WIOW. I hope that all of you are continuing to see results from all of your hard work and effort. And -- a genuine thank you to those who are faithfully commenting and participating. I'll admit...I've thought about just canning the Meme because participation isn't all that great, but I won't. If anything...I need to do this for ME! So, I will continue to post each week. :)
Brian and I are still doing our cardio and weight training. We have good days and bad days. There are days when we don't fee like doing anything, and I'll admit...sometimes we don't. But -- we try to pick ourselves back up and do something the next day.
I'm really trying to push myself in the area of cardio. I started out doing 30 minutes on the elliptical and 30 minutes on the treadmill. This week, I've mainly done it all on the elliptical. The first day I did 3 miles on the elliptical nearly killed me. But -- I got right back on the next time and I even improved. I was able to do 3 miles in 47.5 minutes. That took a lot of effort on my part, but I did it! I'm really hoping to start pushing myself on the elliptical...I'm hoping to get 4 miles in soon. The elliptical is better for me because I've been having some issues with my left ankle. Brian teases me because he says that I need a brace for every joint in my body. LOL! He's partly right though...I've got a few wrist splints and a knee brace that I'll wear from time to time. LOL! So, adding an ankle brace may not be a bad idea. :) But -- I'm still going...that's what counts, right?!!?
Fitness Tip #4

Stick to Your New Beginner Fitness Program
Now that you have made the commitment to start a new fitness program, you will want to make sure that you can stick with it. Since statistics show that close to 50% of people who start an exercise program are likely to drop out after six months, countless studies have been performed about exercise adherence. Here are some of the findings:

Have Fun! -- At the risk of stating the obvious, choosing an enjoyable activity has a strong influence on exercise adherence. Many people embark on a particular type of fitness program because they have heard that “it’s the best.” However, the best exercise routine is the one that you personally will enjoy doing.

Love the Location -- Choose a fitness center that is near your favorite bookstore, clothing store or healthy restaurant. Avoid locations in neighborhoods that you think are either unsafe or depressing. Some studies show that a facilities proximity to your home or workplace has a strong influence on exercise adherence.

It’s all in the Timing -- While experts may argue about the best time of the day to exercise, everyone’s biorhythms tend to differ. Choose the time of the day whenyou have the most energy, and choose the time that you will least likely feel that you need to rush through your routine.

Buddy Up -- Some people find that exercising with a friend helps them stick to their routine. However, it works best if you and your friend are at similar levels of fitness.

Read Up -- You can get excited about exercise by reading women’s fitness magazines as well as beginner fitness books such as Fitness for Dummies.

Set Your Goals Beyond Weight Loss and Appearance -- Not that these aren’t admirable goals. However, they are subjective. Why not take up a new sport, and plan a training program that will improve your athletic skill?
This tip and others can be found HERE!
Okay, now on to the results of all of the effort I've put in this week...This week: -0.5lbsTOTAL: -7lbsBody Fat: +1%
So, how did you do? How close are you to reaching your goal? What are you finding the hardest about the whole weight loss challenge? I'll admit...I'm really ticked at the scale. They should just be outlawed. LOL! I hate getting on the thing expecting to see a HUGE drop and then being disappointed. It's even harder to come here and post the results when they don't meet MY expectations. But -- I have to keep going. I know I'm losing inches because I can see it. The scale just isn't cooperating. :(

Here are the rules for participating:

1. Post your own Work It Out Wednesday post on your blog. Then, come back here and sign Mr. Linky below linking to yourWIOWpost...don't link directly to your blog please.
2. Add the WIOW button to your blog. This will increase participation by spreading the word throughout bloggy land. :) **This isnotmandatory, but I'd appreciate it if you'd do this.**
3. Stop by and drop some comment love and encouragement to at least 2 fellowWIOWparticipants. Weight loss is a hard battle, and we can all use a little extra encouragement.
4. Be sure to include your weekly weight loss and total weight loss in your post. You do NOT have to include your weight. I, for one, will NOT share my weight with the blogosphere, and I will NOT ask you to do so either.

I look forward to reading all about your results this week. So, come on and share how it's going.

First Grade Week 2 in Review

We completed another week of First Grade. Wow...only 43 more to go. LOL! :) Here's how this week panned out:

Bible: Our Bible story was about "the coming of the Holy Spirit." The Bible verse for the week was Acts 1:8a.

Phonics & English: We continued to review colors...yellow, red, orange, and brown. Our service words for the week were "the", "come", and "this". The word families for the week were "-id", "-is", "-ed", "-et", "-en".

Handwriting: The letters W, H, D, and E were reviewed.

Spelling: Caleb completed his first ever spelling test, and I must say...the boys seems to enjoy tests. LOL! He was all excited and eager to see how well he did. He did really well. He also started a new set of words this week.

Reading: We were finally able to delve into our first reading book this week. Caleb read 3 stories, and he did a super job. Right now, he thinks they are easy, and they are. I'm sure he'll re-think that as the stories get longer in a few months. :)

Math: We finished up the first chapter and had our first Math test. Again, Caleb was all excited about the test. LOL! We started a new chapter and started revieweing 11, 12, 13, and 14. We're also reviewing ordinal position through tenth place.

Heritage Studies: This is the term BJUP uses for Social Studies. This week we talked about water and land. Caleb learned about the compass rose and directions as well.

Science: We completed our chapter on the Five Senses by learning about smelling, taste, and hearing. We even had a little taste-testing party where Caleb had to taste the four different tastes (sweet, salty, bitter, and sour). This was a fun experiment, and I think he enjoyed it.

Art: Our lesson this week focused on Imagination. Caleb had to imagine what he would draw, and then he drew it. He decided to use his Wild Animal Safari adventure as his drawing lesson. So, he drew him feeding some of the animals.

Extra Stuff: We joined some friends for a little playtime this week. We also ventured to the new Art By U. Caleb painted a special project for Brian for Father's Day.

Thanks for following us in our homeschooling adventures. Join us next week as we continue to further our minds at Childress Academy!

Pool Fun

So, I broke down and bought a little baby pool today. Yeah, yeah, yeah...I'd love to have a "real" pool, but that ain't happening any time soon. LOL! And -- our yard is not even close to being level enough for one of those above ground pools. So, until the money tree in the back yard starts blooming boys start fussing, this will do.

And of course we had to fill it up with water immediately upon putting it in the back yard. So, here are some pictures of the boys enjoying their new pool. It will surely help cool me them off after playing outside.

Micah doing what he does best when he's in water...splashing. No, Caleb is NOT holding his nose...lol.

Micah trying to drink the water...oh well, it will build up his immunities.

Caleb pouring water on Micah...such a mean big brother. :)

Micah kept dropping this little red cup only to pick it right back up. I think he thought it was a game. LOL!

Our goofy Caleb...love his cheesiness. :)

Followers Widget

Okay, I have re-installed the Followers Widget. And -- much to my happiness, you are all still with me! :) I was so worried that I would lose my followers by deleting the darn thing, but it didn't happen. So, YEAH!

Now, I do not know if Blogger has resolved the issue. But -- since it said "new" beside the gadget, then I'm assuming they either fixed it or are resolving it.

With all of that said, if you experience and issue with my blog, please let me know. If it is the culprit, then I will regretfully take it down again. I'd rather you all have no issues loading my blog than have the darn thing on there. So, please let me know if you experience ANY issues with my blog.

Thanks friends!

Scratch That...

Well, much to my surprise, Brian is now back HOME! After talking to his folks and his brother (who flew up there this morning), they convinced him that it wasn't necessary for him to make the 20 hour round trip to visit. So, he walked through the door about 10 minutes ago.

We are all VERY HAPPY that Daddy is now home! YEAH! So, maybe I won't post an insanity post after all. LOL! Or will I???!!!???