Well, I've never done THAT before...

If you don't know by now, I love a little adventure! Well, today was most definitely an adventure with my bud, HHH to pick up her girls & the one & only PJHunt in a private jet! I just love being able to say "I had never done THAT before"! Delta, I must say, you USED to be my BF but, as of today, you've been booted!!

Yes, the weather wasn't ideal but we didn't feel the slightest bump!

Much more lovely at the beach! Too bad we couldn't stay!

Crusin' with my fav girls!

I've made a decision...I don't ever want to go through security, take off my shoes on a icky floor, check a bag, pay extra for a bag, measure out my liquids, make a feeble attempt to stuff my bag in the overhead bin, hear that items may shift during flight, sit in row 27B next to a disgruntled person, worry about my seat being in the upright position & my tray table being stowed ever again! Well, that is until my flight next Thursday. Reality, Katie. Reality.

Day at the Lake

We spent the last 2 weekends in NC for family events; first with Mom's huge family for a Birthday party & second with Dad's huge family just to hang out. After 6 years of marriage, I thought it was finally time for Cody to meet the rest of the family!! We spent the day at the lake riding the jet-ski & the boat & doing what we do best...eating, eating & eating some more. So great to see everyone. Hopefully our next visit will be sooner than 6 years!

Cody eating our like 100th bowl of homemade peach icecream!! My favorite!

HBC & Cody on the jet-ski. I rode too but prefer to drive. I guess you could say I have a control issue ;)

I tried to warn Cody that it may not be the brightest idea to ride a tube that was tied to the back of a jet-ski driven by HBC but he did it anyway. Let's just say this...the man is still talking about how sore he is & showing off his battle wounds! :)

Cutie K. I love how her little feet are popping up!

Birthday for "The Don"

My Mom's oldest brother, which we refer to as "The Don", celebrated a big Birthday & we, of course, made the drive back to NC to help celebrate! We wouldn't miss a good party! Cody stayed home to speak at the one & only VL. I hear he did a great job (I always think so) & I can't wait to listen to the podcast. It's so great to have a huge family that is so close. Blessed.

The Don

The newest little Ya-Ya, Lauren. Look at those dimples!

Me & Kenz

Pitiful

My poor blog has been totally neglected! I hope to update this week! We are having a wonderful summer hanging with all our friends & enjoying the absolutely gorgeous weather!!! Flip-flops & tank tops make me so happy! Hope you all are having a happy summertime!! :)

Coupon Cutter

I finally did it. I spent $41.11 & saved $49.85!! I should have saved $4.50 more but my Publix no longer takes competitor coupons other than Kroger. Boo. So, here's what we got...2 cans of pringles

2 jars of pickles

2 Marie's salad dressings

2 butter spreads

2 bbq sauces

2 deli meats

2 loafs of bread

2 packs of hotdogs

2 Frosted Flakes cereals

1 Froot Loop cereal

1 box wheat thins

1 Velveeta cheese

2 sausage

2 cans of spaghetti sauce

2 boxes of Ritz crackers

I must admit, it was a lot easier once I was in the store. Here's the other plus; you are so hooked to your list that you don't pick up things you don't need! It's really exciting watching the screen deduct the balance with every scan of a coupon. Did I just say exciting? What has my life come to? Ha! Thanks to Christy who took my 25 phone calls/questions in preparation for the trip! Thanks to Brenda, Jenn, Christy & Hollie for teaching me your couponing ways! :)

Fireworks!

We loved our July 4th weekend! Some of our dear friends came in town & we took them to all our favorite places to eat & hang. We spent the weekend enjoying the gorgeous weather, relaxing & acting crazy with some of our favorite people! It was a weekend of favorites!

July 3rd we watched the fireworks show close to our house & heard a not so great Journey cover band. What is it about fireworks that just bring a smile?

Our fav adoptive girls spent the night with us to their parents could run the Peachtree. After popsicles at 11:30 PM we figured there was no better way to start the morning than with a bowl of Froot Loops! Is there really a better way to spoil? I think not!

Us

Cody led the group in the pledge & HHH led us in an operatic version of a patriotic song. This is a tradition. No onlooker would ever understand our antics! These 2 PK's are trouble when you get them together!

I don't even know where to start! T will be a mom in a few days! Cute!

Me & C. Yes, we matched.

Cody & Pastor P 

T has an obsession with hotdogs. She gave all of us the play-by-play of Nathan's annual hotdog competition & then reenacted it! 

Me, T, our wonderful hostess HZ, C, H & M. These are just a few of the girls.

 

Big thanks to H & C for hosting all our friends!! We had the best time & I will reiterate...There are NO words to describe the greatness that is our friends!

Don't quit your day job!

Since Sunday morning at 7, I've had 4 children. Yep. That's right. Me with 4 children & as if that wasn't enough of a challenge, Cody was in FL doing a student camp so I was a SINGLE mother of 4 for 7 days. Oh yeah! Before Cody left for the week, he came over to pay us a visit & get the kids totally wound up & bouncing off the walls. He & our band bud, Jason, decided they would start a "little" band. Little drums, little guitar, little piano & little musical talent (with the exception of Jason). Crazy! Mr. Deese, I love you but don't quit your day job!