Show me something Missouri

I'm trying to catch up on my blog post and vowing not to get behind again. We decided to visit my husbands family in Missouri, right before school started. Missouri is a lot prettier in the summer but we always seem to go when it's cold so this was a nice treat. Missouri is where my husband grew up, he had some great memories of living there and always talks about moving back someday. I think we'll have to think about that, only because I'm always saying there is nothing to do, and it's the middle of nowhere.  

We spent most of our time at my mother-in-laws house catching up and hearing stories about my husband when he was a little boy. Our son is definitely made from the same mold as his daddy. I always wonder where he gets his energy. He is so funny and he always coming up with things that make us say "what in the world is he talking about".  My brother in law came to visit as well and he's a hoot, and good story teller. It was really nice to see them again and I  wished that we lived closer to family. But that is military life you have to go where they send you and make wherever you are home.

 Beautiful fishing areas and the water is so clean.

 Picking up sticks for the roaring fire, he is so anxious to start. I don't think these sticks are gonna cut make that much difference.

 Uncle Dave gets it started and oh boy he has a new best friend.

 

 This place is called Boiling Springs I am not sure why, because this spring is freezing and it just looks like a hole in the side of a cliff that looks so deep I wouldn't dare let Brody get too close.

 Down the road a bit there is a small beach where people go and float on the water, jump in from a rope swing and hang out in their lawn chairs. 

This old building was awesome, it was really big and I wish we'd had more time I would have taken our picture in front of it.  

This is a local fish hatchery and we went to take a look at all the trout and feed them.

I wish we could have brought a net, I love trout.

On the way home we stopped in Tennessee and went to Wonder Works with the kids. I had no idea how much fun this place was. They give great military discounts for all you dependents and active duty members. My camera died right after this picture otherwise, I would have posted some the fun stuff they had to do inside.

cliffs of the neuse

A couple of weeks ago the kids and I went to Cliffs of Neuse, a state park near our house. We haven't been there in years it's a nice place to go and hike, rent a paddle boat, or go swimming. We decided to go for a little hike, unfortunately we forgot to bring our swim suits so we decided to buy an ice-cream instead.  It was another day of playing tourist in our own town.

I'm loving the hand on the hip thing.

This would have been a good picture except she was wearing those big glasses.

I figured out how to set the timer on my camera for the family shot below. I really should read my camera instructions.

I'm still here....

I've been taking a long break from blogging this summer but I am finally back and I have a lot of catching up to do. It's back to school time again, and here in our home we have a couple of first timers.  Sydney is starting high school at a new school and Brody has started preschool. It's been pretty exciting, Brody got some new shoes, clothes, and the all important superhero book bag. So far the kids really like school Sydney has joined a couple of clubs and has already squeezed money out of me for club fees. And Brody missed class pictures because he's already been sick and missed a couple days of school. Most importantly they seem to be adjusting well and I have so much time during the day I don't know what to do with myself.

      I've decided to start looking for work unfortunately this is not the best of time because the economy is not so great, it may take a long to find something but I will eventually land on my feet somewhere.

Sydney first day of high school. Where did the time go?

I was so proud of him, he went right into his classroom gave me a kiss and said " I'm gonna be alright mama."



A walk outside

Flowers have a way of changing my mood instantly, anytime I need a little pick me up I head outside where I get some fresh air and take it all in. Maybe I'm a little weird but I love to cut grass, pull weeds, and get my hands in the dirt. Because, after all that hard work the reward is a beautiful yard and flower beds. I am so lucky that this house already had tons of flowers and I just had to wait to see what would pop out. Next year my yard will look even nicer, I have plans for my trimmers and shovel. There is still a lot of work to be done before the outside of my house looks just right. In the meantime I enjoying this little lovely's and still waiting for a few more things to bloom.

My neighbor has a walnut tree and it's right next my side of the fence. She doesn't want them so I will have plenty for baking.

My little helper

First Prom

A couple of weeks ago Sydney went to her middle school prom. We had a great time shopping for her dress, shoes, and getting her hair done. I just wanted to post a few pictures from that day for family and friends.

A day out of the house

Micky had jaw surgery on June 1st, and his last request before having his mouth wired shut was to eat some seafood. So, when you live in eastern NC the best place for seafood is at Sanitary Restaurant in Morehead City. Afterwards we headed out to Beaufort and walked along the board walk, and went to the Maritime museum.

I wish I had this baby sitting in my home.

The water was a little too cold on this day, but sitting on the beach playing in the sand was a good pastime.