I'm back!

Yay! Finally.. I can blog! And I am super behind!!

Let's see, two Saturdays ago we celebrated Collin's 5th birthday! (Can't believe he is 5!!) It was at a park and was baseball themed, Sarah even got the Rangers mascot to come out.. big hit!! I was real smart and brought my camera.. but, left my memory card! Totally bummed, so I just have a few pics from my phone. Great party though!

Then, that following monday, the day Aubrey started her week at her dads, me and her hung out all day! We stopped at Target, where somehow I back into a car as I'm pulling out of my parking spot! So not the day for that! I know I was clear, otherwise I wouldnt have backed out, how in the world did this lady not see me sticking half way out?! So frustrating. Got a lovely dent in my trunk, and her driver door isn't looking that great either. I honestly don't understand how there is that much damage going 2 mph?!
So, that happens, then I get leave my baby for a week. What a start to the week.

Well, I drop Aubrey off.. it sucked. Not that I don't want Aubrey to spend time with her dad and grandparents, because I do, just not that long that young.
What really bothered me is that I knew I would be fine, or at least could somewhat control my emotions and all that.. but what about her? After a few days did she miss me? did she think I was going to come back? what was really going on in her mind? That's what really got to me. But, I did get to talk to her and Daniel and everything was good, they were having fun. That was the point right? So, when I dropped her off she was real excited to see them and get in the car to watch Elmo, so, she didn't really care to kiss and hug me, which made me real sad! Basically I cried walking back to my car and pretty much all the way home. I mean, I'm glad that she is comfortable with them and excited to be with them, but, didn't she know what was going on and that I was devastated?! :) No she didn't, and that's good. Soo, when I picked her up.. which I was SO ready for, ya know, I was hoping for that same excitement.. nope. Couldn't have cared less to see me. Completely heart broken. Killed me. Why wasn't she happy to see me?? She just seemed so indifferent. She was super cranky and tired. Which really bothered me because I just know she doesn't get enough sleep over there, never has, its very apparent when she comes back anytime. Its wednesday now, and she still isn't really back to normal. Its just real evident things are done alot different over there, pretty much gets whatever she wants when she wants it. Not the case with me. I just wish things didn't have to be like this. But, I guess that's life.
She goes for her second week July 1-7, maybe this time I'll be a little more prepared. Maybe..

So, this past Sunday was Fathers Day (duh) and Emily's 22nd bday, and Aubrey turned 18 months! First, we went out to Ft. Worth to see my dad. Went to the Stock Yards and ate at THE best BBQ restaurant, Coopers! Seriously, everything was amazing! Best potato salad and apple cobbler I've ever had!! It was a real interesting place.. you stand in a line, that went waayy out the door, went to the pit to pick your meat, then get your sides, then sit at picnic tables.. with another family! Ha! And, 6 of us ate for $70, not bad!! After lunch, we walked around the Stock Yards, I just love it down there. I would so live in Ft. Worth! My kinda place :)
Afterwards, we left so I could go pick up Aubrey, and of course we hit the worst traffic! So mad! Made it without a minute to spare! Came back to the house for dinner for Emily's birthday, did gifts, and then just hung around.
A really good day all in all :)

What else has been going on??

Getting things situated to start school back up in the fall! Or possibly summer 2! Little nervous about how all this will play out. But, its what needs to be done :)

I will say while Aubrey was away I was able to get alot done! Completely redid my room.. just needing to get a few more things done before I show pics!
Went to the movies, hung out with friends, did a bunch of errands. Non stop busy the whole time, which is good.. or there would have been a few time you might have found me curled up in my bed crying. It just really sucks not having your child with you when you want them to be. Its a very strange feeling, which I do not like.
But, on the bright side, if there is one, I got a lot accomplished I think :)

PICTURES!

Waiting to head out for mommy/daughter night out!
Best $5 I ever spent: Veggie Tales movie!! Its the best of "silly songs"! Aubrey will sit perfectly still the whole thing through.. works wonders when trying to get her hair done! :)
Back from our night out :)
Little Miss Priss after church!
(love that skirt!! And, the shoes Aunt Emmy got her that she's finally wearing..) I love how she looks all girlie, yet she's playing with cars! haha!after nap!Totally debated on sending her to Daniel's in this shirt.. heehee.. Say Cheese!! (slightly gross.)Like, 15 minutes before we left to go to Daniel's.. little impromptu sprinkler play!
She was loving it.On Collin's actual birthday.. Braums! Fathers Day lunch! Yummm!My food :) Dad had a stye so we had to go get him an eye patch! haha!Aubrey is back home, and back in the sprinkler!HAHAHA! Me and Emily.. and her nose ring!! (Can't really see it too well in this pic though.)

Ok.. guess that does it! I'm sure I'm forgetting something! I feel like I've been away so long and have so much to talk about! lol.

Peace! :)