?? First Day of School???

So today was an amazing day and it was spent with three of my most favorite people. We first went hiking a 2 mile loop trail that took us up to a Fire Tower. The view from the top of the tower was beautiful and I almost missed it. Looking at the Fire Tower, it doesn't look that sturdy even though it is. My imagination starts to run wild and that isn't necessarily a good thing. My first thought is that I am not going up there but when you have two little girls that look at you with disappointment in their eyes because you aren't going up I decided to get past my fear. I never used to be scared of heights but as I get a little bit older it seems like some phobias have begun to develop. So up I start this little conquer of my fear. I can feel my heart pounding and I also had to remind myselft that really I probably should concentrate on my feet until I get up on the platform. Up on the platform I get and really the view was worth the heart palpitations. It was beautiful and the girls loved every moment of looking through the binoculars and also a little lesson with a compass. It was a moment that will always be in my heart. We also looked at different types of moss. We also had some fun following a butterfly so that we could get a good picture of the butterfly's markings and colors. After this short hike we then when to the playground so that we could have lunch and then the girls got to play for a little bit. It was so much fun just enjoying the sun with my famiy, cherishing every moment. So now....shall we call this a field trip as an added extra bonus?

CDO...who me?!!

As I am getting closer to our first day of school it seems like I am getting more OCD, I mean CDO...I mean OCD!! My calendar is filling up with colors upon colors! I have a different color for each of us BUT then I have colors for appts that include Alyssa and Tori, or just Ryan and I or for the whole family. I also have a different color for when we are volunteering at church. Right now I have a calendar in outlook on my computer, send everything to Ry's calendar at work and then I also have it set up with a google calendar. I was thinking about having a written calendar that I could have with me at all times BUT I know that what I really really want is a IPhone or blackberry or something like that. So it is a want and not a need so budgetwise, that is something that we just can't swing. The phone isn't the issue but paying for the plan...well that is another story. Maybe someday right? Guess that I might just have to get a book/written one. I know I know...can you get more anal.

I also have our full year of lesson plans done for homeschooling BUT I also do a weekly lesson plan the Thursday or Friday before. This means that usually that full year lesson plan gets changed A LOT. Even though I know this I have to have that yearly one done or I feel like I am completely behind and I am not going to know what I have to do.

I know crazy right?! But what are you going to do......

So I will leave you with a little story. The other day Ry comes home and had gotten stung by a bee while he was driving home on his motorcycle. So there was a discussion about bees and why they sting.

Ryan: (while explaining to Alyssa about that you don't have to be scared of bees) "It is not like a bee says 'Oh I am going to go sting that person'. It happens when the get scared"

Victoria: "Daaaaadddddyyyyy...bees can't talk!!"

Sitting back and relaxing...is that possible?

Hello again! I thought that this week would be a good week to catch up...but first I had to finish the week out!! I knew that I wanted to blog about the events that had happened in the middle of the week but decided, let's finish the week off first. At the beginning of this week I knew that I was going to be teaching Lamaze one night and then all day on Saturday so I was already feeling guilty about not being home with the girls those night. I was thinking this on Sunday and I decided that I was going to stop myself right there and then...I am going to enjoy this week instead of spending it with guilt on my mind. Seriously I have a great time teaching Lamaze and I shouldn't feel bad that I do. I am with the girls a lot and it is OK to work sometimes. So Monday was a little bit of a downer because of the rain BUT the girlies and I snuggled up on the couch and had a movie day. Part of me wanted to clean the house but really thought otherwise...the girls wanted to snuggle and I really want to soak in all those moments. In the back of my mind I was feeling guilty for not cleaning and then again I had to stop myself...seriously girl...you got to just chill and give yourself a break!! Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday were great days where the girls and I went to my parent's pool. The girls swam and I sat back on the lounge chair watching them giggle and swim. Friday again we got to play but instead of playing at the pool, we met Ry and my dad at a nearby park where we had a picnic and the girls got to fly their kites. I also got to walk around the park with both of the girls individually...it wasn't a long walk...about 15 minutes...but it was 15 minutes of uninterrupted time with each of them...holding their hands the whole way. Friday night Ry and I met up with another couple and we went to a Minor League Baseball game and the girls had some time with Mimi and Bampy.

Some of my lessons this week: 1) Take the time to slow down because guess what the chores still got done and I had one of the best weeks of this summer with the girls. 2) I really need to make sure that I take time for Ry, this week has been so refreshing for us & I really thought that we couldn't get any closer but we did! 3) Take time for yourself because it is OK to have a job that you enjoy even if it takes you away from you family because realistically I am not away from them that much or that long 4) Sometimes the best things are free so open up my eyes and see them 5) when you take time to slow down you hear the voice of God more and more....even tho you may take time every day to have your "quiet time" with God, slowing things can help you hear him all day long :-)

So my rambling is done. Til next time!

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So I thought that I was going to be blogging more and then I stopped again!! But I am back again...for how long...not really sure...how many times a week, a month...still not sure...hehehehe.

Busy busy summer!! Everyone usually always have a busy summer so I figure why should we be any different. The summer started with T-ball games, then church softball games with occasional little league games (which I would have liked to make more of BUT unfortunately schedules were conflicting...better luck next year!!). I was teaching more Lamaze classes this summer so June was a little more busy then last year because of it and then also a wedding a friend. Then July rolls around with the 4th of July and those fun festivities, VBS where we were on a High Seas Expedition to end July with two weddings. One wedding I got the privilege and honor to be the Matron of Honor!! It was a beautiful wedding with a beautiful couple that have put God first with their morals and beliefs. I am so proud to have my children call them aunt and uncle!!

So we have also tried to pack in as much time by the pool as we can and my two little ones are turning into quite the little Nemo's! We have only made it to the beach a couple of times but there is still summer left!

Now we are in August and we are still on the roll. Have a birthday party to plan for my soon to be 4 y.o. and then to pack in as much summer as we can before school starts. Will be teaching Lamaze a little bit more again...also should be studying for certification...in a due time right?!

So hopefully I will be talking to you all sooner than later!!