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.

 

What do you know about Nascar racing?

Well I don't know much about Nascar, except that it's on the speed channel a lot around here. The hubby watches the qualifying race, the practice, the pre-race show, the race, and then the after-race show. I just walk by with a basket full of laundry and casually ask "who's winning?" only to be told the race hasn't started. So on MY birthday, my husband and I took a day just for ourselves without the kiddos, and went to my very first Nascar race. I couldn't believe that on my birthday we were going to sit in the sun and watch cars race around a track, smell burnt rubber, and have dust thrown in my face, but that is exactly what I did. And you know what? I loved it. The cars are so fast I could hardly tell who was going by and the wrecks are the best part of the whole thing. The first wreck was so exciting the roar of the crowd, parts flying off the car, sparks flying in the air, the smell of burnt rubber, it was awesome!!! I was really glad that my first race the All-Star race because, it was one of the shorter races. I can't imagine sitting there for 500 laps or something. Maybe next year we can come out again even if it is for my birthday.





This picture has nothing to do with Nascar, but it's not every day that you see a bird at your hotel. It was great entertainment while we waited for the shuttle. Here he is pertending to be an eagle.

he's been shot

and now he's dead

These are the guys you see on TV during the race.




I got ear plugs on cause, it's a lot louder than I ever thought possible.

coming out of the pits

One of the wrecks happened right in front of us, that's good stuff.

The start of the second race, the driver and his crew go around the track.

Kurt Bush won the race, and he did  his signature move which is to drive the victory lap backwards. That looks pretty hard.

Kyle Petty, Kenny Wallace and Chris Meyers.

This chick sitting behind us was totally wasted, she slept through most of the race.

But when she woke up I asked her to take a picture of us and she said her camera was dead. So I said that's okay, you can use mine. haha!!!

And here it is.