Date Night!

So this past Saturday was date night. The kids hung out with Tiffany who sat for me. (Paulo's nursery leader.) Then Barry and I went out for dinner and spend the evening walking around Concord Mills and playing old school games at Dave'N'Buster's. We had so much fun. We did find a funny baby hat that had to be modeled. Yoda!!! What's even funnier is that they played Spaceballs on TV Sunday. Fabiana turned to Barry and asked him if he was in the movie. I laughed a bit and turned to Barry. He asked me if he really did look a lot like Bill Pullman. I told him that he was much better looking then Bill, but that there was a big resemblance. Then Fabi asked him if he was incognito. I about past out. I thought that was too funny,

BMW's Woohooo!!!!!

Okay, this last weekend I did not have the kids. I spent Friday night watching TV and lazing around. Then Saturday I went to the gym, shampooed the seats in my car (long over due) and watch the Argentina vs Nigeria game. GO ARGENTINA!!! Anyway, then Barry came over and I cooked dinner and we spent all evening cuddled up in front of the TV. Don't worry Dad, all hands were on deck. Then he went home. Sunday afternoon we went to Tennessee on his motorcycle and got soaking wet. I had an awesome time. Again,Dad, at no point was my life in danger. He is quite the pro. He even took the curves a little slower,even though I egged him on. So he it is Monday and I spent the evening with the boys and Barry (again) watching a Police Academy marathon that they were running on CMT. Lucas and Paulo spilled all of the laundry detergent on the carpet in their room so as I washed them off, Barry salvaged as much as he could and then vacuumed the carpet as well. Well, I am tired and ready for bed. Thankfully, that was the only unexpected event. (Thank goodness):-)

Brooks & Dunn are Done :-(

Wow,I got to see Brooks & Dunn last night. The "Last Rodeo" Tour. I am so sad they are retiring. From 1990-2010. They thanked us for paying their rent for the past 20 yrs. I thought that was funny. My Maria!!! They played the heck out of that song. They are such great entertainers. It was certainly worth it. I did get a shirt as well./ A little pricey, but my first favorite country band is now done. It was so awesome. I have been listening to them since I was in middle school. I have such mixed emotions. I didn't realize the nostalgia I would feel. Thanks Dad for turning me on to country so many years ago! I love it. Wow!!

Almost Through and Just Beginning

Hey everyone. We are so excited school will be out next Thursday. The kids already have their summer reading lists and are excited. Fabi spent an hour in 4th grade today and JD in 2nd grade. The school gives them a sneak preview of what they are in for next year. JD did some cursive writing and it was awesome!! He is ready to go! Fabi said it was nothing surprising to her. She is too smart for her own good. If she gets too bored in class,I might talk to the principle about Fabi skipping a grade. She scored a perfect 4 on all portions of her EOGs. The EOGs are a nationwide test that kids 3rd grade and up take to make sure they are finishing up the school year on grade level. Fabi apparently, got all of the answers correct on all of the questions!! The test takes a week to administer and it is amazing to me that she got a perfect score. They say it is not common in our county. I guess that doesn't say much for the school system in Mecklenburg County. Hopefully next year we will be in Fort Mill, SC. (that is if I don;t go back North) They have one one the top 5 school districts in the country! That would be awesome!! We'll see. Wow,I won;t get a break from school though. It's okay,I can;t wait to finish in February of 2013! I know sounds light years away but we'll be here soon.
Ah, we are getting into the World cup this month. We are grouped nicely and am sure we will make it to the finals!!! Brig it on Brazil and weep!! We or someone else will whoop your fanny!!! Samba won't help you on the field!! Let's see if we can get it together and work as a team and not as individual rock stars! Wahhoooo!!! Bring it!!
This is life right now.Have a great one.

Memorial Day

I was disappointed first that it was raining. We went to the gym and then home and started some spaghetti for lunch. My friend Barry came over with "Aliens in the Attic," and we laughed so hard. Then we went on to watch "Iron Man." Then We played for at least and hour or two. We had the "Kung Fu Panda" swords out and light sabers as well. Then there were a couple of belts and maracas and plastic bowling pins. You could say we were very rowdy. Man, we were exhausted. We were so riled up that when we stopped it was 8:00 pm. So we had cereal and BBQ left overs from Saturday and Barry went on his way. I am so glad I was able to spend quality time with my kids laughing and smiling and wearing them out. Thank you to all those who served and serve our country so diligently and selflessly in order for us to practice the many freedoms we have. Oh my goodness!! I am so wiped out. Then I went onto facebook and saw a post a friend of mine put up. It was rather disappointing. Here it is:

It is a long held tradition for the U.S.President to lay a wreath in Arlington National Cemetery at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Memorial Day; but it won't happen this year. Our President Obama is taking a vacation to Chicago !!! Way to show respect to those who have given their life to protect this country !!

How insulting is it to all those who have died for us, for all of those who are still out fighting for us. This is a day to mourn the losses, yet we have turned this "holiday" into vacation time. How sad is it that not even out president can show support for the many who have died, become incapacitated and sacrificed so much for us. Thank you to all those who have and still do today. The Lord doe not forsake those who love and fight for Him. There are not enough words to say that can show our gratitude. I speak for my household and many others I am sure. God rest these "HEROES."

More From the Zoo

Here are more pics from the Zoo. There was so much color and life. JD touched one of the huge tortoises. I had to remind him that this was not a petting zoo. Then Lucas almost fell in to one of the exhibits. It was not funny but found myself laughing anyways. It was hot and it was sunny. Then after we got home,we all showered and went to a BBQ at my friends Kelly's & Michelle's cul-de-sac and had tons of fun. The kids were given sparklers and we even had some guys attempt to set off firecrackers. Good food, good friends,great times!!!!

The Columbia Zoo

We had so much fun!!! Its was hot as Hades,but it was a blast. We saw baboons, lions, snakes,flamingos and much more. Its a little under a two hour ride. We did really well. Even after I let Paulo walk too.