Mini Vacation

We decided last minute to go with Eric on a work trip. I am so glad that we did. The hotel is nice, has a pool, and is walking distance to a mall and several restaurants. C and A had so much fun at the pool today. We ended up going twice.



Hey, is mom taking pictures?



Yes, let me pose.



Mom, take my picture jumping in the pool.



Get me doing the "spoon."




I just want to pose pretty.



Not me. I want to be goofy.



Peace.

OMG moments from this weekend

1. We took the kids and a friend to the pool. A lady was walking around with her little girl. Her bottom though was moving up to thong status. What?! It was not a thong bathing suit. How could you not feel it? I tried not to look, but couldn't help it.

2. Magic Mike- I just get embarrassed writing this. We took kids to see Brave Friday night. The lobby was packed with women trying to see Magic Mike. They were dressed, loud, and so funny to watch. I might have gotten in trouble with Eric for paying too much attention to them. Ha!

3. Our budget. We really spent A LOT of money at Disney. We are on lock down for July. Ha!

4. I found Eric some jeans for $12 this weekend. That was a steal. He wears jeans to work so that is a necessity.

5. I may have cried when a friend I have known for 20 years kinda gave me the shaft. She was with another lady. I was just going to say Hi. She acted like she didn't know me. The lady with her was nicer to me. It really upset me. Oh well! I'm not over it, but trying to move on. Maybe she was having a bad day!

6. Why did I buy my husband turtle headphones for the XBOX for his birthday. I will be never get him off of it now. I should have thought more about that present.







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Looking back

I just want to stop time and enjoy my kids right now.  They are growing up too fast.  I was looking back at pictures from just a couple years ago.  They have changed so much.  Here are a couple of my favorites!

 Dress up with friends!

 Easter two years ago!  I could never get them to hug now!  Ha!

 Dollywood - 3 years ago!

Chuck E Cheese seeral years ago!

Halloween - 2 years ago!

These days, Corbin doesn't want to pose for pictures.  C and A would NOT hug each other at all.  They barely stand beside each other.  Ha!  Since they are close in age, the teenage years should be a lot of fun.  Ha!  At least I have these sweet pictures to look back at and enjoy!

Happy Birthday Eric!

Tomorrow is my husband, Eric's birthday.  He rarely makes the blog - which is fine by him.  But I thought I would do a little post on how much we love him and are thankful for him.  Marriage is not easy.  I am glad we can say we will celebrate 11 years on our anniversity December 9.  Eric and I are completely different in some ways, but on the important things we agree whole heartedly.  Here are some pictures from his fishing trip in Idaho. 

We love you Eric.  We hope you have a great day tomorrow!  And just because -  I found this old picture of C and A.  They were so little!  I could just squeeze their faces!  Time moves too fast!

I am so blessed to be their mommy!

Day 3 of the Commenting Challenge

Even though I am a teacher and use technology on a daily basis, I struggle with it.  Usually if I have a problem, I ask the students.  They have grown up in a technology- driven era. It is just second nature to them.  I know I shouldn't rely on them that much, but most of them don't care at all to help me.  The one negative to them helping me - they also know how to go around the county's website blocks set up.  Ha!  Which is crazy!

I use Facebook to keep up with old high school friends.  I love looking at all the pictures.  I spend way too much time on Facebook sometimes.  I don't use twitter or Pinterest.  Blogging and Facebook take up too much of my time already.

I have several shopping sites I check daily.  1)Amazon.  I read a lot in the summer, it's just easier to browse and order off Amazon.  2)  Ann Taylor Loft - my addiction to clothes.  3)  Gymboree for Allie and 4) FansEdge for my son Corbin.  I am sure my husband wishes he could block these 4 sites from our home computer! Ha!

The dreaded word - Budget

After our Disney trip, Eric and I thought we would sit down and write a budget.  We know we need to save more money.  We wrote out all the bills and paychecks coming in.  Then I got a small notebook to write down every time I spend money.  It is a lot of work, but hopefully, this will help us.

Of course, I spend more than Eric.  I have the kids with me at all times.  He doesn't.  He also has a work account that he uses for food and travel.  I am trying to use cash because I forget to write down those little debits.  I am also trying to say "NO"  to the kids.  Corbin and Allie have entirely too much.  A little "NO" is not going to hurt them.

We spend most of our money on FOOD.  Which is crazy!  I go and by groceries, and then I don't want to cook.  So we go out to eat.  All those fast food meals are adding up quickly.  It is also hard since C is Lactose Intolerant.  He is always hungry.  He eats a lot of meats, chicken, and eggs - and I mean a lot.  I am going to have to come up with a plan for him.  I know he hates not being able to eat bread, pizza, ice cream, or any dessert.  But he is not getting filled up and he is getting very expensive!  Ha!

I also run around in the summer more.  We go swimming more, Dollywood, lake, have friends over.  Our second highest category was gas.  Maybe I need to work in the summer since I can't sit home.  I know Eric would agree!  Ha!

The Third Annual Commenting Challenge

Hello!  My name is Christi.  I have been married to Eric for almost 11 years.  We have 2 wonderful children: Corbin who is 10 and Allie who is 8.  I have taught middle school for 14  years.  Which explains why I am crazy!  Ha!  We have 2 wild dogs named Buddy and Snickers.  We live in Tennessee and love the Volunteers.  Hopefully, this football season will go better than last year.  I love to post pictures about my kids and all the fun things we get to experience. 

I guess I should post a picture of me.  I would much rather post pictures of my sweet kids!  Ha!  The hubby does make the blog, but he is picture shy!