Just a day at the park

Arggg...Me treasure!!!

Last Friday I took the kids to school and I had a mommycation. I headed out to my favorite treasure hunting shops in search of little treasures waiting to be snatched up. I love this one resale shop I go to. The Woodlands is so uppity (sp?) that they don't advertise it and stick it way off the beaten path. The thing that cracks me up is that most of the customers are middle age white women who drive up in cars whose car payment would equal the rent for a family of four. There are some steals in there. I love going there and rummaging through all the goodies. I also headed to Big Lots. I don't like going there with the kids because I think they have a vendetta against moms. It is like they put toys around every corner. I guess it is just good marketing. I found some nit-picky things in there for cheap. Then I was off to my little diamond in the rough...literally...up in Conroe. The Salvation Army is next to the Mexican bingo joint and not in the best part of town. You truly have to dig to find anything of value but when you do it is a pay off. Last but not least I headed to Garden Ridge. I bought a curtain, shower rod and book from there. What's with Garden Ridge selling clothes now? Doesn't it seem a little weird. Plus they are just thrown on makeshift tables with no rhyme or reason. Drive a neat freak crazy!!!!It is slowly falling down on my list of places I like to shop.

I rarely get to go treasure hunting anymore since hubs works 6 days a week. And it is hard with two "todds" who don't let you just look and browse around. I was so thankful for my little day and look forward to the next one.

Here are some of my treasures
Frame---Big Lots $4


For my mom--Rags to Riches Resale Shop $10.00

For my mom--Rags to Riches Resale Shop $8.00


Easter Egg Wreath--Rags to Riches Resale Shop $2.50

Candle Holder--Salvation Army $0.50

Fab-zoo-lous

Have I mentioned that I love love love the Waco Zoo? The kids love it too!

Wacation

The kids and I have been in Waco since Saturday. I have had 5 interviews for jobs and have logged several miles looking at houses and neighborhoods. I am getting excited about moving over here. The only bad thing is the possibility that the kids adn I may have to come by ourselves for a while until Hubs can get a job over here. We are headed back home tomorrow.

I am going to take a mommy-cation on Friday and send the kids to school. Not sure what is on my agenda...probably just work on things around the house or possibily hit my favorite antique shops. I need to get some of my to do list checked off especially if we are going to be putting the house on the market soon.

Falling Behind...I know

I have neglected my blog in the recent weeks. I have gone from loyal blogger to wayside blogger. We have been so busy that I'm just struggling to find time for everything. Plus doesn't help that Facebook has become so addicting. I think everyone can vouch for that!!

The kids had Go Texan Day at School on Friday. They dressed up like a cowboy and cowgirl. So cute!!

This was Buggers one morning. I thought she looked sooooo cute in her little knee high socks and dress. She just melts my heart at how adorable she is...

Hubs took this pic and video one night as me and the kids were enjoying watching people fall on their faces or rumps. I have a really bad habit (not sure if it a habit or just an uncontrollable reaction) to people falling.



The kids have really adjusted to going to daycare and getting up early. But when they are tired...they are tired!!!


Hubs and I have been getting the house ready for possibly listing it in April or May. We tackled some outside jobs today. I have been meaning to repaint our kitchen table and chairs for a while now. I decided to go ahead and do it today since it was so nice out. They turned out really good! Should have done it a long time ago.

Dancin' Machines

Sorry it is sideways don't know what happened

Wedding Bells are ringing!!!

Congrats are in order for John D and Necia. (Necia is hub's cousing) We traveled to Baton Rouge on Thursday evening for the festivities. Buggers and I attended the Bridesmaids luncheon at Aunt Mary's on Friday where we were treated with great food and beautiful atmosphere. Necia was so sweet and gave Buggers a cute backpack with a sweet Cabbage Patch doll and bracelet. The bag also had her initial monogrammed on it. I was really nervous about Buggers walking down the aisle at the church. She is pretty shy and nervous around people she doesn't know. But to my surprise she pranced (literally) down the aisle and even stood at the front of the church. Hubs and I had a great time at the reception. The kids loved dancing to the music and hanging out with their cousins.

The beautiful bride

Necia and Aunt Mary

Necia, her grandma, and mother

Necia, her mom and future mother in law


Buggers and her goodies


Buggers at Aunt Elaine and Uncle Elmo's (pre wedding)





At the Church





Entertaining ourselves while we wait for the wedding to start



The Ceremony




The Reception