april brings..

April showers bring May flowers! I love seeing all the blooming flowers, and new spring life!! Torie also loves the flowers, and enjoys blowing all the dandelions. she also enjoys picking random flowers when we walk around the block. I just haven't the heart to explain we don't put dandelions and other various weeds in the vase. she is too sweet. Mother's Day is coming soon-have you made plans for your mom yet? I already know what I am giving my mother, something I know she can and will enjoy!! I hope everyone enjoys the weekend. I am very much looking forward to the photoshoot I have planned.

it's almost over...

The school year is almost over!! I am excited to know that Torie has done well at school, but kinda sad at the same time. Sometimes I wish I was a school teacher so I could spend the summer with her... I feel like I am missing so much right now, and it is really getting to me. Do all working parents feel this way? Anyone have any ideas how I could stay at home and still pay bills? LOL. ugh, if only we could sell the other house. well, I would be a step closer anyway!

It's official!

We are putting our old house up for sell! Papers have been signed, and things seem like they are good to go! I am excited to get rid of the house payment, but kinda sad at the same time. That house has almost all of Torie's 1st's...1st bites of food, 1st steps, 1st crawl-1st potty training experience..all the good stuff, lol. BUT, we are happy with the house we are living in. Torie is growing up in the house Paul grew up in, so it's kinds fun. If anyone wants to buy a 2 bed room house with a privacy fence let me know!!

walk around the block...

I believe Torie has enjoyed her spring break. She got to play with her cousins and enjoy some of their birthday cake. yes, both my niece and nephew are a year old! Happy Birthday you two! Torie got to meet a former student of ours, Lindsey, who spent a few days with us. It was fun. Lindsey is a very smart girl-top 9% in her class! But she had to make her way back to Fl, so we will have to plan another trip soon.Tonight, after eating supper at the picnic table, we walked around the block a couple times. 2 laps = 1.2 miles. Torie made all but one side of the last lap!! That is the most she has done when we take our family walks. It was tons of fun to see her run with Paul and Andre (black lab). The 2nd lap we took Alexa(husky), and I ran with her. Paul and Torie ran most of the 2nd lap. I am very proud of her! And no dogs tried to attack me this time-woo hoo! Tomorrow is back to school for everyone, and back to the daily grind. School is almost out, so we are making plans for the summer! Hmm, Florida in summer or fall? I think Fall, but that's just me. We shall see!!