The longest 5 minutes....

This weekend has been pretty busy. We went bowling on Saturday. Robby was working with me on using some new techniques. So needless to say I didn't bowl very good. I average about 140, but I didn't on Saturday. The boys bowled pretty good too. Cade can throw it down the lane. Carson had a couple of strikes... he got to throw the ball about 4 times I think. We stopped by to see my Mom afterward and the boys ended up staying with her.


I have to tell this story just because I think that it is so funny and it is something that would only happen to my sister.... My Dad went to Shelby on Saturday so before coming home he stopped at her house. While we were at my Mom's, she got a call from Heidi.. The only part I heard through the phone quite clear was "You could have warned me." Heidi had a bunch of girls over and was having a party (not a home interior party either....) !!!!! I can just see her face when my Dad walked in the door.


Mom and Dad came over this morning and we went to Johnstown for their big flea market. I didn't find anything that I couldn't live with out but the of course the boys did. I also got the scare of my life. I can't even describe the panic I felt. We were looking at charms for Heidi's bracelet and we were almost done and we looked up there was Cade and no Carson. I went up the rest of isle and down the next isle and no Carson. I was going into panic mode. Where was my son and what if I couldn't find him. All these what if's kept going through my mind. This place was so big how was I ever going to find him. Then I heard over the speaker. "We have a Carson Michael here and he says his Mommy is lost." My heart broke and the tears that I was trying to contain just started flowing. I ran to the office. I couldn't even tell you what anyone in the office looked like. I just saw my son and scooped him up into my arms. He didn't go very far for the rest of the day.

and So it Goes...

This week has gone by so fast. Where does the time go. I had a photography meeting in the morning and before I new it I had to pick Cade up at school. I got a whole lot of nothing done today. Went to practice or should I say the kick, punt, and pass contest for Cade's football team. There went my evening. Robby went bowling. I am hoping to get somethings done this weekend. My house needs alittle TLC.... but when doesn't it lately. I get tired of cleaning all day and then the boys are home for an hour and it is a mess all over again. I get tired of yelling at the boys all day to pick up their toys. When does it ever end.... I guess that is the life of a "Mom."

I don't watch much TV lately, but I caught a preview of a good movie that I want to see that is coming out. "The Women".. it looks good. My kind of movie not Robby's. So I will sent Robby with the boys to see something and I will go see this movie.

Another movie that I would like to see is Night in Rodanth. It has Diane Lane and Richard Gere. I saw previews for it when I went and saw Sex in the City. It comes out October 3.

First Day of School

Yesterday was Cade's 1st day of 2nd grade... He had pancakes for breakfast and thank goodness because he needed the energy. He had to run all the way to the bus. The schedule said 8:13 and the bus came at 8:03. He had a full book bag too. So you can say that the 2nd grade started out with a bang!

Carson and I went into Mechanicburg to the post office. We ended up going to the library. Where we good two books on pumpkins (Carson's selections) and I got Cade a Dr.Suess book and James and the Gaint Peach for me and him to read at night before bed. I of course got a book on Photography... I am always looking for new ideas.

Got home and to work I went... I had two seniors that I needed to finish editing.

Cade didn't get off the bus until after 5:00... Way to late we will see how late he is today. We only live 10 minutes if that from the school. He was happy and says that he loves 2nd grade. So I would say that is a good sign.

Took pictures of my pumpkins... I am so excited they are growing. I planted a green pumpkin, cinderella pumpkins, and apple guords. I haven't seen any sign of the guords yet but I have two green pumpkins, one cinderella pumpkin, and tons of blooms. We will see!!!

Had to take Ace to the vet today to have his leg looked at and his vacinations. I would say it went rather well. He weighed 86 pounds last time and now weighed in at 93 pounds ouch! Went to Mom and Dad's for a while since I was in Bellefontaine. Then headed home... the boys have soccer and football practice today and I am probably going to open house at the school and get some work done while I have the Mom time.

Cade Austin "7"

I still can't believe that Cade turned 7 and is getting ready to go in the 2nd grade. The new school year starts Monday.

Cade was born August 1, 2001

He weighed 9lbs. 10oz. 21 1/2 inches long.

Cade at Heidi's wedding in August of 2002


My Dad's hat that always seem to make it into all my pictures!!!!


My Little boy is growing up.. Sunday we had a Mom and Cade Day.... I let him pick out the clothes that he wanted. He is into playing Rock Band and Guitar Hero. He amazes me on how well he plays. He is into the skate board type shoes. I tried to talk him out of them and get a regular pair of tennis shoes, but they are what he wanted.

"He is a boy all his own."

Last Week......

Yes I know that I am alittle bit behind... There just doesn't seem to be enough time in the day. Last Monday I had a senior photo shoot, Tuesday Cade had flag football practice, Wednesday I had to work, Thursday I had another senior photo shoot and Cade had practice again, Friday work again. Where did the week go........ Saturday Robby had a golf outing and Derick, Kayreen, and Kaylin came down for that. The boys went golfing and the Girls went shopping. Kayreen and I took Cade to Tim's house, and then went to Tuttle Mall. Cade went with his baseball coach and the team to a Columbus Clippers baseball game. He didn't get home until midnight, but had a good time.

Kaylin has grown so much... She is going to be 2 in September. It is hard to believe. She took alittle bit to warm up to us and Ace scared her with is big cone on his head. The boys did great with her... she says the cutiest things. She tells Kayreen and Derick "hold you" when she wants to be picked up. She doesn't go very far some Mom's side.

Sunday was a day of relaxing for the boys... Cade and I went school shopping. We had a Cade and Mommy Day. He has his own taste in everything. I took pictures but I want him to have his own entry, so it will be next.

This week has been alittle less crazy... Tuesday Cade had practice and we went bowling. Wednesday was practice and Mom came and took the boys home with her. They where going to Aunt Heidi's to get hair cuts and spent the day with Bo...

Whoo has life been crazzy!!

It has been a while since I have written and alot has happened. I not even sure where to begin...

I planned for a month for a surprise Birthday party for Robby... It didn't turn out as well as I would have liked, but he was surprised and had a good time. Uncle Julis came down and brought his whole setup.. camper , dog... the Julis way. Robby's Dad came down and his whole bunch. Jermey and Beth Utz and their family came down. I was glad to see them it has been a while. Everyone played corn hole and we had a fire (Robby started it with gas) and Mike brought fireworks. Last minute I had a lady make Robby a boob cake.. that is the one thing he asked for.

Heidi won a trip at work so when she was down for Robby's party she left Bo with my Mom. My Mom ended up taking all the boys home with her. I drove over on Monday and we went to Indian Lake for the afternoon. The boys still didn't want to come home with me so that stayed at Nana and Papa's house again... We signed Cade up for flag football and his practices started on Tuesday. We went and had ice cream and they still went home with Nana... I had to work on Wednesday anyway. Mom had to go back to work on Wednesday afternoon so all the boys came to house and stayed. Mom came back on Thursday morning and took Bo back to Heidi. She was ready for him to come home.

Friday August 1... Happy Birthday Cade 7 years old. My baby is growing up. Robby took the day off, had breakfast with my Mom and Dad, and took the boys golfing. When I got home we went to Red Lobster for his birthday.
Saturday, We went to KingsIsland... We told them that they could take a friend. Drew and Tate from the T-ball team went with us and their Mom and Dad, Rori and Josh. We spent the day at KingsIsland and then got a Hotel for the night. It was a long day but we all had a good time.



The week of August 4-8th, This week was pretty quiet for the most part. We went to the fair on Monday... probably never again. It is way over priced and the food is not that great anymore. Robby's brother Kevin moved in with us. We are going to try and help him get back on his feet. We are here for support he has to do the rest for himself. Cade wasn't feeling well on Tuesday he tried to practice, but he just was not up to it. We went bowling afterwards.. league starts here in a few weeks. I can actually say that I missed it. Friday started out with a bang.. Ace's leg looked like it had been through a meat grinder. It was instant tears ... so I put some stuff on it (even though I new that he would lick it off) and headed to work. I called Mom at lunch so that she could call the vet for an appointment. Called Mom after work.. they couldn't get me in for another week... that was not going to work. So I called and told them I would be in as an emergency patient. Stopped at home long enough to get Ace and off we went. He now has a cone on his head and three different medicines he has to take. We have alot of work ahead of us.


Today is Monday another week ahead of me......................