A WEEK FULL OF BUSYNESS!!!!

So I haven't had the chance to sit down and blog for a little while, or maybe I am still not use to this blogging deal.... Maybe it is a little bit of both?  Well as it comes down to it, my life has not been normal in quite sometime, and I am not ashamed to admit I LOVE NORMAL!!!  So this is my week in a BLUR!  Hold on!

Sunday-  My Uncle Todd, cousin Aiden, Tabor, and I took off to Magic Springs/Crystal Falls.  This was a blast for me because I love to watch the enjoyment in kids faces when they are having so much fun!  Andrew later met us after he got off work.  Tabor loved this a lot due to the fact that Andrew takes him on all the slides.  After an exhausting day of water slides ALL day, my cousin/best friend/MOH, Randi came into town. 

Monday- Randi and I took off to Conway to keep Langley (my sweet niece) while Rachel had to go to a meeting.  She was a precious little thing and did AMAZING!!! Let me just say PRAISE BABY is my hero!  After leaving Langley, Randi and I headed to "Events Rental" of Conway to check out some wedding stuff.  This place was great and very reasonable too.  After leaving "Events" we attended Andrew's softball game and then played some Putt Putt!! 

Tuesday- Andrew, Randi, Zac and I headed to Magic Springs/Crystal Falls for a fun-filled, relaxing day.  We had a blast riding roller coasters, riding water slides, and being a kid again in the wave pool.  We then went to Chilis to have a bite to eat then retreated to the house for some naps and movies.  MMMMMM great day!!! 

Wednesday- Randi and I had the chance to sleep in and then head out to the hospital for a scheduled test.  Andrew and Randi were so patient as I had the procedure done, or should I say that they caught up on their latest gossip in the US Weekly mags.  We then went to lunch at McAlister's.....  which was AMAZING!  We then went to David's Bridal to check out some bridesmaids dresses.  WE FOUND ONE... I will see if I can upload a picture but they are super cute and flattering for everyone!!!  Upon arriving home, Andrew and I got a wild hair to clean out the garage.  After cleaning out the garage I hit my hand extrememly hard and thought I had broken it.  Trip #2 to the hospital that day!  Andrew, Randi, and I sat in the emergency room for about 4 hours, only to find out NO BREAKS but a bruised bone.  A couple of pain killers, a wrapped hand, Arby's, and a ride home and we were good to go!

Thursday- I had to attend Professional Development all day, Randi left, and Andrew had to work.   That is what our day consisted of.... the wedding is getting closer and I hope tha tyou enjoy reading all of my stress...

But one quick question-  What is the one thing YOU had to have at your wedding?

Happy 234th AMERICA!!!!

What am I doing this weekend?  Well Andrew and I don't have a lot on our agenda.  My amazing fiance' is working is hiney off so I will probably lay low.   The first project of the day included putting an exersaucer together for Langley that Mom, Dad, and I bought for her.  WOW!!!  I had NO CLUE what a project this was.  Just as I started getting frustrated with the lion and penguin, Josh, Rachel, and Langley walked in.  This was my cue to dump the project off on Josh so I could play with my gorgeous niece, Langley!  We finally finished the project and let Langley go to town.  I think she was a little overwhelmed at all the toys that were in her face.  She is precious..

Josh, Rachel, Langley, Mom, Tabor, and I went outside today to feed the fish in the pond.  This is one of Tabor's favorite things to do.  He loves the whole process, standing on the deck, tossing out the fish food, watching the big fish come up to eat it, and he even loves watching the dogs swimming around to eat the food as well.  Langley wore her little hat outside which in return offered some great photo opportunities. 

 Tabor spent the day with us as well.  He loved Langley so much and even enjoyed telling her the story of the 3 little pigs.  It was precious until he got into the wolf role a little too much and scared Langley!  She recovered rather quickly.  

Tonight Tabor and I took off to the nearest fireworks tent to make a "small" purchase.  Well folks, when Tabor Tanaka is around and he has access to the merchandise and the basket, NOTHING is a small purchase.  I caved when I saw those big, dark, brown eyes looking up at me and Tabor saying "PLEASE!" while doing the correct sign language for the word.  It was precious I tell ya!  So we came home and waited for the sun to go down to begin our mini light show.  While waiting my fiance' surprised me by walking in.  I was excited to see that he had gotten off work early, and even more excited that he could do the fireworks with us.  When the sun finally went down, Mom, Dad, Tabor, and I all headed out to the pasture for the show.  Watching Tabor's reactions and faces during the fireworks was more than worth the "small" purchase I made today! 

So its July 4th weekend, eh? I had a friend ask me one time if other countrys had a 4th of July?  I thought to myself "Is there ever a way I can gain these past 4 seconds of my life back?".  Then I simply answered.... "Every country has a 4th of July, but the date is only important to America."  As July 4th approaches, I think about what Andrew and I have planned for the weekend... where are we going to cookout?  when are we going to buy the fireworks?  where are we going swimming?   Then as I hear the Star Spangled Banner I can't help but stop and focus what July 4th is about.  AMERICA'S BIRTHDAY!  AMERICA'S INDEPENDENCE!  I am very proud to be an American, I take pride in our country, and feel a sense of honor to salute the stars and stripes.  Andrew and I have a long line of soldiers in our family and for this we are forever grateful.  I can't help but tear up when I sing the National Anthem and think about all of the blood shed that went into our country's freedom.  Andrew and I learned the other day, that his great grandfather served in WWI.  He had 300 men in his platoon and only 12 returned.  His great grandfather was one of those 12.  So on this July 4th, I ask that you take a step back from the burgers, fireworks, and lake to think about our country, the greatest USA, take time to pray for the soldiers, government leaders, and those who are family of soldiers.  I hope you enjoy your weekend!