Busy Saturday

Saturday we got to head over to Melanie's and Jill's for a old neighborhood party. Linda/Jerry and Beth/Mike were even there! Their house is beautiful. It has some pretty awesome features. Like Carlie's hidden closet, the loft area, the extra kitchen, and the deck/pool area. The kids had fun swimming and playing. The rest of us enjoyed catching up with each other. Of course there was tons of great food to go along with the conversation and laughs. I hope to get some pics to post from Nancy. After that gathering we went to Lee's Summit because Kelly is back! It was great to see him and I am sure his family is loving him being back home safely. Didn't win at the cards last night, but it really wasn't my focus, so that's okay...

The Lake!

Yay! The weather was gorgeous today at the lake. We went to Smithville lake where Beau keeps his boat. The set up was awesome! You could live out there with the accommodations some of them had! Anyhow, after we got loaded up, we headed out in Beau's Presumed Innocent. We ended up in a cove area and tied up with a bunch of other people who he normally hangs out with up there. I think we eventually had about 8 boats all together. We just hung out on the water and the kids had a blast swimming around. The water was perfect! I tried to take some pics, but it was so hard to see what I was aiming at, so I didn't take very many. Here are a few: Starting at the top - the kids loved floating around on that big air mattress like thing. It was a hoot when we pulled Nicole on it when we left the docks to get to the cove. It was a handy sucker to lay out on in the water. Then the next couple of pics show some of the people we were hanging out with. The music was blaring, the water was perfect temp., and got to laugh and relax all day! Even the dogs got in the action! Last pic shows Todd and Beau talking about something important, I'm sure. =)

A Night Out On The Town

Todd has been working some long hours lately at work. He has been able to fix a bunch of different issues and so his bosses gave him two $100 Night On The Town certificates. Todd wanted to use one with just the two of us, and the other for us and the kids. So tonight we did the family night and took the kids to Dave and Busters! We had a great dinner and then played for about 4 hours!!! Morgan liked the games where you won tickets (Deal or No Deal, Spin to Win, Skee Ball, Gone Fishin, etc). Tyler liked the car racing and shooting games. Todd liked the Daytona 500 car racing game also. There was another one where you pulled a helmet down over your head to see the screen. You stay standing up and you are able to rotate all around to see the planes and such coming in that you are to shoot down. I liked the car games the best also. I really enjoyed Need for Speed/Fast and Furious. The games were linked so you could race with each other and the seats took you for a ride as you raced. FUN! The place is like a big arcade place for adults (kids have to be there with someone 25 yrs or older.) They had good food and a fun variety of drinks. It was a beautiful night outside, so afterwards we walked around Legends a bit and then headed home. Best thing about the night besides having so much fun together was the fact that it was "free"! Now we need to plan for the other certificate for just the two of us to have a night on the town!

Now we just need to keep our fingers crossed for good weather tomorrow so we can go to the lake and ride in Beau's boat!

Samosas!

Sunday after church we went to our friends' house and had the delectable samosas! For those of you who have never had these treasures - yum!! My favorite are the spinach, bacon, tomato, feta cheese, and pine nut ones. For sweet, I love the dark chocolate with cherries. When I am in the mood for spicy-- the meat ones can't be beat! Samosas take some time to put together, but more than worth it!

Lottsa fun!

Good times tonight! Went to listen to some music tonight. Fun band. Got to dance a bit! Also fun "talking" with brother and sisters!

Night Out

Boy time flies! Did realize how long since I updated. Oh well. Tonight got to go out with my friend, Karen. We went to see Wanted and then out to dinner. It had been a long time since we'd been out together. Lots of fun and catching up to do! Movie was pretty decent, food and drinks were yummy, and the conversation was priceless...

Been having some ups and downs with health lately. Monday I taught all the classes and then went up to lead day classes the next day. After that I went into a neighborhood to put vip's out on doors. I was wiped out! However I knew I had to teach the 5:30 class, but thought I could survive because some one would be there to teach by six. NOPE! I ended up teaching the next class and 1/2 of another before someone else came that could instruct. I had to stay to deal with a some parents and such, but finally had to go because I was afraid I wouldn't make it on the drive home, I was so tired and my body hurt so bad. I was pretty worthless on Wed. I hate that my body is still not up to par. I used to be able to work full-time, train full-time, take care of the kids and keep up with the house without missing a beat. Now that is impossible. Hard to be patient sometimes. Maybe after my brain surgery and recovery, things will improve.?.... I did see the neurologist on Monday as a follow up to an appt for my headaches about 6 weeks ago. Headaches have improved, but started having some new symptoms - my face starts tingling like when you get pins and needles from your hands/feet "falling" asleep. They are checking my blood for a few things. Said it could be something called hyperventilation syndrome (to go with everything else) or I could possibly be having some small strokes, or it could be my vasculitis. Oh well. It isn't painful, just annoying.

Got some other things on my mind that I can't really post about yet, but could be a big decision on our part. I know it will work out the way it is supposed to, but definitely needs some thought....

Testing

Had another testing at the tkd school. I was nervous because I didn't do as well as I envisioned I could have done at Worlds. Been having some trouble with my balance and still get gassed pretty easy. BUT - I did a pretty darn good job at testing. I made it through the repeat round kicks without trouble and hit the crescent, rev. hook, round kick combo without losing my balance! My midterm scores will still be low since I can't spar, but I know I did a good job! I did something to my back - pulled a muscle or pinched a nerve or something because I have been in pain since testing, so I need to take it easy for a bit.

We went and saw Get Smart last night. Fun movie. Kids enjoyed it just as much as we did. I actually liked it better than I thought I would. Still are several movies out that I want to see, but it is so darn expensive. I definitely like renting from Red Box for $1 instead. We recently watched Definitely, Maybe. Cute movie!

We're Back!

We had a great time in Little Rock. Some of the best things were playing tourist with the family the first day down there. We hit the Discovery Museum, River Market area, and went to a free movie in the park! Thursday night we went to Laurie's house. She lives in LR and invited a bunch of ladies over from her division to have dinner and hang out. Total blast! Friday night Todd and I went to the Peabody Rooftop Party - Yowza!!! Need I say more! Sat. night we got to go out with Michelle and her family for dinner and to go swimming. I wish they lived closer :-) Sunday night we went out with the Daniels to Famous Dave's for a post-World's Celebration.


Todd competed in top 10. He didn't place, but he did awesome in weapons and forms. None of us placed for the new season, but we did great! I actually got the worst scores I have ever gotten, but we know that would probably happen going in. Just stepping into the ring was a win. Plus I had so much support from all my friends and co-competitors! Like all vacations, it flew by so quickly! Guess we should start saving for next year...

We're Here!!!!

Made it to Little Rock with no problem! Had fun drive down. We stopped at Lambert's. Too much food! Did some wine tasting of St. James wine - about the only kind of wine I like. When we got to the Peabody, we saw some tkd friends wandered about a bit. Tomorrow we are going to do the touristy things and practice! Soon the fun will really start!

So many movies...

...that I want to see!  Some that are already out - like Indiana Jones & Prince Caspian.  But more to come this summer like Ku Fu Panda, Don't Mess With The Zohan, and The Happening!