Updates

• My birthday is nearing. Know how I can tell? Besides the date? The afternoon thunderstorms! Everyday they roll in and only linger for a moment it seems! I always planned a pool party and every year but one I had to move it to the house due to these thunderstorms! So, August is a love hate relationship for me! I love that I celebrate my anniversary and birthday, but the weather drives me crazy!
• I get the results to my second attempt of my test next Tuesday - lots of possibilities when I pass! I did sign up for the next test in September just in case!
• Pirate Party Planning is going well - we found lots of stuff in the dollar store!!! I now have all the "booty" and just need to worry about food! We could have about 15 or so kids there!
• Football season is approaching and we are heading to Hotlanta for the kickoff of the Hokies season against Alabama - which should be interesting since mom, dad, and my uncle are huge fans for the Tide! At this point all of our tickets are together, so we will definitely be a diverse bunch!
• We are planning and researching for the cruise and Nawlins! Dad scored us a sweet deal at the Omni Royale right in the heart of the city! Apparently this is where celebrities stay when they are in town....I'll keep you posted if I see any when we're there. Now we are just checking out some things to do while we are there and also trying to figure out which excursions we want to do.
• I am taking Little Hauss for his 4 year old pictures...HA! I say that like I get them done regularly! I haven't had professional photos taken of him in years.....My roomie from college will be happy that she has an updated photo on her fridge!!!
• Last but not least - I'm starting to look for LH's Halloween costume!

Baby Shower

The baby shower was great and I think my brother and his girlfriend are finally ready for the arrival of the baby! This was the final shower for them and after going through all the stuff, some returns, and lots of gift cards, they should have just about everything they need! Here are some pics of the celebration!

Diaper Cake and lots of yummy food....check out the umbrella cupcake cake from SAM's - who knew they did such cute stuff and it was yummy!
This was a basket of Barbies - all of her barbies from when she was little!!! Her childhood friend had them stored in her attic and gave them to her all clean, dressed and ready for the baby to play with some day! This was really special and so thoughtful! We all shed a tear over it!

The happy couple! She's all belly!!!! Jealous - damn straight I am!

They were sharing a plate - they didn't notice I was snapping pictures of them feeding each other! Too sweet....

My Mom (Gigi), the mommy to be, and me....

Love Man....

Little Hauss has found a new love interest! I can't believe he's growing up and falling in love!!!! She is older, sweet as can be and just the cutest little girl from his preschool class! He is smitten! Sweet Pea (that's what we'll call her) came over after school for a play date and they were cracking me up before we were buckled in!
They were practically climbing over the fence on the playground to get out and start their "date"! We had toys scattered all over the house and I think less than half of the sand from the sand table stayed in it - the rest was on the patio! No worries, fun was had by all! They had a snack on the front porch swing and played school (not LH's idea, but he follows direction well) and just had a great afternoon!
Poor little man tried to go home with her by planting himself in her mommy's back seat, but we explained that it was time for them to part ways....he was ok with it, but they've both already started asking when he can go to Sweet Pea's house and play!

Here are some pics from the afternoon!

Little Hauss and Sweet Pea in the car on the way home!
Playing school and in the tunnel (of love?)

Time for a popsicle and swing on the porch!

Digging in the toy box....yay, he found his special helmet!

The simple things....

Hubby picked up Little Hauss from school and they will have dinner ready for me when I get home....

This is why I love him so much! Such a special treat!

Not much longer

We got our passports!!! This means our cruise is getting closer and closer! It also means that our summer is slowly coming to an end! Boo! But don't worry, there are plenty of things getting ready to happen that will be keeping us busy! This will be a perfect time to remind you of my birthday in 16 days! There is also a baby shower, 2 weddings, LH's birthday party and new babies that will be born! So much excitement!

Now, I just wish we could get more pooltime, daylight hours and sunkissed skin.

Trucks, Planes, and Things

A few weeks ago, Little Hauss and I headed out in the heat to "touch some trucks"! It is a free event put on by the county we live in and its awesome for kids of all ages (and some adults too)! He got to really explore all types of machinery. Tractors, go carts, 18 wheelers, Army jeeps, cranes, police, fire and ems, even a plane and helicopter! I can't wait to take him back next year with the hubby and we will definitely get there a little earlier to beat the heat and crowd!

Cruisin'
I can't believe he got in a fighter plane!!!

My little fireman

I think he was more excited about the school bus than anything else! He said he was a big boy!

Blowing the horns was all the rage, but not fun when you weren't the one in the driver's seat!

He was fascinated with putting on his seat belt!!! Safety First!

Climbing in the cab!

Taking Charge!

New Do!

Not really "new" but "improved". Best pics I could do on my own!