My belated Birthday post... a week late.

The day before my birthday, I was at Walmart getting some stuff and I found a "Backyardigans" kite. I decided to get it for the boys to see how they liked it. That evening, we played with it outside but I think Daddy had more fun with it since he built a Lego motor to wheel the string in and out.


Ryan did like to watch the kite get really high in the air though. But, Daddy just hogged it the whole time.

My birthday was on the 30th and I turned 28! I had a nice day! I did have to take Benjamin to the doctor for his 1 year checkup and for his shots. That wasn't all that great and fun. But, when I got home, this is what I found on the kitchen table...


My visiting teachers came over while I was gone and they gave me a cake, Ghiradeli chocolates, and tulips! Troy gave me that card and inside it said that he got me unlimited texting on my phone! So, if anyone wants to text me, I'd love to hear from you!

That afternoon, I was able to drop Ryan off at Troy's work while Ben and I went shopping at one of my favorite stores... New York & Company! Here's the outfit that I bought... or some of it.


I also got some khaki pants. I didn't have any for some reason so I'm glad that I got those! That evening, the Anderson family and I went to Wingers! Yum Yum!! While we were there, my MIL gave me a nice cross-stitching present. She gave me all these great tools that make life easier to cross-stitch! I had a good birthday!


Now the things that we're dealing with...

Ryan has decided a couple of weeks ago that he is too big to take any more naps! What am I going to do?! I still put Ryan in his room just *in case* he falls asleep but most of the time, he turns his room into a huge disaster. Yesterday, his room looked like a tornado blew threw everything! Those dang tornados!!

One of the nice things that I've been happy about this month is the fact that Ryan has been going to pre-school and then Ben goes down for his morning naps! Oh no! What am I suppose to do with all that kid-free time?! I've been soaking it all up by playing on the computer, singing, and cleaning up around the house. Now, I don't get EVERY morning to myself... just Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings. It's really nice though. I don't remember the last time I got a break like that! I'm sad though because Ryan will most likely get the whole summer off and I'm back to where I was before. Come on Fall!!!

Since I have had all this time to myself, I've still been focusing my time on singing and working on new projects.. you know, my cross-stitching! But, since yesterday, I'm really super excited for new project coming up. I met this girl who is a good song writer and we're going to get together and hopefully come up with a new CD that I might be able to sell in stores! Can you believe that?! I hope that it will turn out!! Will anyone buy my new CD if I make one?!

OK... I need some help with this new challenge. Troy told me that he would reward me with something I'd like if I started working out and lose the weight I've gained since I was pregnant with Ben. I probably need to lose about 15 pounds now and I would really like something nice to work for and to motivate me. My motivation right now is TOTAL NON-EXSISTANT and I need something to help nudge me in the right direction. Any suggestions? I might get a shopping spree or something like that. I suggested to Troy that I get a new car but I guess that's a little too much of a reward for us to afford right now. Please help!!