Catching Up, Yet Again!!!!

My plan of keeping up on blogging obviously is not working so I will try to get everyone caught up with what transpired since the 4th of July!!

Allysa- Started 7th grade at Memorial Middle School and already has experienced her 1st life lesson when she tried out for cheering and did not make but her BFF did!! It was rough couple of days but she came around. She has since decided to try again when they hold tryouts for BB cheering. Yes, we are dealing with Boys and I think we have a new boyfriend- UGH!!

Last nights conversation:

Allysa- "Mom can I ask you something".

Me- My usual answer when a she poses a question like this is "NO"!

Allysa -" Come on Mom"!! Then for the question " When was your first kiss"?

Me- In my head I am saying I am NOT ready for this. My response " I do not really remember, probably around your age"(although it might have been younger but no way was I saying that).

Then I ask "why"

Allysa- " I just wondered".

Me-"Ok, did you have your 1st kiss?" My

Allysa- " No my braces will be a problem( in my head I am saying THANK goodnes), but others girls have and more"!!!

Me- " What is more"?

Allysa -" You know"!

Me- You mean more than kissing, you realize that is not something girls your age should be doing and what it leads to"?

Allysa " Yes, Mom I am not stupid but some girls are"!!

Me- " That is nice to know"! In my head, I am still screaming- I am NOT ready for this and she is my Little girl!!!

Enough said - it should be an interesting year!!!

Ashlee- Started 4th grade and this year is not going to afternoon latch key. This is big deal for her especially when she wants to be so independent. Abbi, Alli and Ashlee all walk home together an then hang here. So far, it is working out wonderfully. She is cheering again and ironically this year it is for the Steelers!!

Me- Well I started off the end of July having to have my gallbladder out unexpectedly. This was not in my plans and ruined alot of end of summer plans!!! I am finally getting back to normal but still have to be careful with some foods. The biggest issue, I never know what food is going to send my system in a tailspin. The good news, it is good for the waistline!!!

Kevin- Kevin is Kevin. He is just trying to deal with all the girl drama and fact we had to get a new washer and dryer at the same time all my medical bills are coming in. I pretty sure he is looking forward to our trips to the burgh to see the Steelers!!

I would also like to take this opportunity to THANK all my family and friends who helped out by sending dinners or sending wonderful cards/gifts/FB messages during and after my surgery. I am BLESSED and LOVE YOU ALL!!!!

Last- a slide show to catch you up with pics since July 4th!!!

The 2 F's

I am guessing some of you may be scared where this is heading but it is simple!!!

Family and Friends!!!!

Since we have returned to the beach we have been VERY BUSY spending more time with family and friends and saying GoodBye to others!!!! As always, I think the pics say it all!!

Saying goodbye to the Christensens!!! You will be missed!!! Goodluck on your new adventure in Cali. I am sure it will be wonderful to be closer to family but do not forget your OHIO friends!!

Finally, we let the girls in on the Taylor Swift Concert. I think the 6 A's had a blast!!! I enjoyed showing them the city I love but wish we would have had more time to go to the museums and kennywood. Maybe next time!!!

Last, another FABULOUS 4th of July with the Brooks, Hiles, James, Juengers and Wendels!! Of course there was never a dull moment and most cannot go into this blog!!

Enjoy the slide show!!

Memories- Old and New

All good things must come to end!!! However, I DO NOT have to like !!!! It was a busy fun filled week. A lot of walking down memory lane.

I took the girls to many of my old stomping grounds:

- The Gay Dolphin (a gift shop) which has been there since I can remember. Of course lots of giggles because of the name. The first thing they said when they walked it was it smell weird and I said because it is soooo old. However, they loved it and found gifts for their friends.

- Family Kingdom- they rode many of rides and I did and my FAVORITE roller coaster the swamp fox

- Showed them a few of the places I stayed and told them lots of stories

Unfortunately I also had to tell them of all the things not there.

However, they got to do a lot of things and make new memories:

- WonderWorks

-Parasailing

-Broadway on the Beach

- 70th B-day for their Grandparents. We celebrated at Landrys and they made up special menus just for them.

- Quality time with Aunt Joan and Kermit, both sets of cousins and their Grandparents

As I have said before the pics speak more than words!!

Bathing Beauties

Riding on the Hurricane

Final Sunrise

MB 2011 Continued......

What can I say it has been an ABSOLUTELY beautiful week, not ONE day without sun!!!! We have done some fun things- parasailing, going to Wonderworks and lots of trips to Broadway on the Beach....

Again, I think the pictures tell the story better than I can put into words. Enjoy!!

Bathing Beauties!!!

Kevin - nothing else to say!!

As the sun is setting

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MB Day 2/3 -2011

Again, not a whole lot to stay, the pictures speak for themselves.

The 3 older girls have spent most of their time in the Ocean which would make my Dad proud.

Today, the waves were a bit rough and there was a sting ray/shark scare- talk about screaming girls!! I think they induced panic :)

I am enjoying my 5 o'clock somewhere time and reading!

Day 1- MB June 2011

Day 1 at MB has been FABULOUS!!!!

Quality Time with Aunt Joan and Kermit = PRICELESS!!!!
In this post I think the pics say it ALL!!

So where was I???

So where did I leave off??? Not sure so this post will be a flurry of activity!!

Allysa- has been busy finishing 6th grade. She was given the " Present Education Award" for consistently making honor roll. However, that was not as surprising as the pictures below she brought home from art. Kevin and I are absolutely amazed because neither of us have any talent. According to her, none of these are traced!! With that said, I am impressed and we may have to pursue this talent more!!

Ashlee finished soccer and here she is with her trophy. I think she wants to try again!!

Of course, Jill, Heather D, Becky and I went to the Bon Jovi concert when he hit Cbus. It was WONDERFUL, of course we missed our other groupie Jen !!! We did manage to get pulled over AGAIN, however it ended well AGAIN. Our poor designated driver did not realize all the lights were not on because they were not automatic like hers!!! All in All another AWESOME concert!!
Hocking Hills!!!! There is not much to say here except GOOD FOOD, GREAT DRINKS and AMAZING FRIENDS!!!!

Ho