It sure has been a long time...

I knew it had been quite awhile since I posted anything, but I didn't realize it had been that long!! We have been super busy, so I'll bullet some highlights!

• McKenna finished 1st grade with great success. She participated in the science fair, played in her first soccer tournament, made great friends and had great grades! She learned so much this year!
• Caris finished her last year at FBC KIDS...and I must say, I was a little sad. Not only that she'll be starting kindergarten and is growing sooo fast, but that we have been attending that preschool since McKenna was just 2! We have made some awesome friends through school! Caris had a wonderful end-of-the-year program, full of songs and tears from me...no surprise there!
• We have been swimming alot and begin swim lessons next week.
• We just got back from our summer trip. We were in Kansas City for one night and got to see my family, including my wonderful Grandma, whom I love so much. Great visit, but short. We were off to Guttenberg/Colesberg, Iowa to spend several days with the Miller's. Grandma Miller passed away in December, so we were there to remember and celebrate her life. We had a great time with our extended family and the Texas/Florida Miller's had run of an inn on the river. We shared alot of laughs and made some great memories. We were then off to Chicago for a couple of days of fun! We visited Navy Pier, the Chicago Children's Museum, the Hancock Building, ate at Giordano's, went to Legoland Discovery Center, the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, went by Wrigley Field and did a little shopping. Then we were off to spend on night in Memphis. The next morning, before starting for home, we went to Graceland. I'm not big fan of Elvis, but my MIL and Chris are...the house was interesting, surprisingly small. Visitors aren't allowed to view the upstairs, which kinda bummed me out. We finally made it home. The girls were great travelers and did great in Chicago with all of the walking. I'll try to get some pictures posted soon.
• Looking forward to the 4th of July. It is one of my favorite celebrations!!
• We also have some big changes coming to our home in the upcoming weeks!! After being a stay-at-home mom since McKenna was born, I am going back to work. I'm excited, nervous and anxious. I will be working at Byron Nelson High School, which is opening this fall. It is the new high school for the Northwest ISD. Caris will be able to go full day, which our current school was not offering. This means of course, that McKenna will have to change schools. We know that this change will offer up different challenges for all of us, but we are ready! However, all prayers are welcome!!

Hoping that this post finds everyone well and having a wonderful summer!

~Beth

8 Things...

My sweet friend Kim tagged me on her blog, so here goes!

Here's how to do "8 Things..."
1. Mention the person who tagged you...in this case...Kim
2. Complete your list of 8 things
3. Tag 8 friends, or like Kim, as many as you can! It's 3 for me too!
4. Tell them they have been tagged!

8 things I'm looking forward to...
~Visiting Chicago this summer. Tips, anyone?
~Swimming
~Sleeping in once school is out for the summer
~Dinner, which hopefully will be Mexican...my favorite!
~the next girl's night out
~checking Facebook
~reading blogs of people I have never met, and most likely, never will.
~Chris coming home at the end of the day

8 things I did yesterday...
~got groceries
~went to Hobby Lobby
~finished reading a book
~quizzed McKenna on spelling words
~made dinner
~went to the library
~watched The Office and 30 Rock...hilarious!!
~started a new book

8 things I wish I could do...
~play the piano
~sing...well I can sing, just not well
~sew
~jet off to Italy, Hawaii or New Zealand
~hire someone to clean my house
~meet Troy Aikman, just to get his autograph for Chris
~be an extra on CSI:
~find time to scrapbook

8 shows I watch...sadly, I could name more than 8.
~Castle
~CSI:
~The Office
~Brothers and Sisters
~30 Rock
~Law and Order:SVU
~Without a Trace
~One Tree Hill

Now these are the people I am tagging...we'll see what happens!!

Nacar Crew
Journeys of Jessi Joy
The Norwapps-a 'beautifully blended' family

Hope everyone has a great weekend...we have soccer games and a birthday party!

~Beth

Random Thoughts

Not much exciting going on here lately...just busy running! But I do have several random thoughts to share...

1. We have been advised to turn our king bed 1/4 turn. Both my Aunt Glenna and friend Mindy have offered this solution for our trouble sleeping and sore backs. We rotated it last night...we'll see if there are any results.

2. McKenna devours books! I can't believe how fast she reads. It is truly amazing. I worried if she was comprehending the text, so I ask her questions after she completes each book. She answers and gives detail. She has read 5 books in less then 3 days. They are all books from the Magic Tree House series. I must say, I love, love, love the fact that she loves to read. I guess the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree!

3. On Sunday evening, as we were tucking the girls in at bed, Caris was playing with one of her phones. I asked her who she was talking to...she replied, "No one." I said, "then what are doing?" She looked at me as she continued to push the buttons and said, "I'm sending a text to Logan." I turned around and started laughing...she was so serious about it! She is hilarious! I guess it's just a sign of the times.

4. Chris and I are having date night tonight! We are going to dinner and a movie. So a big thanks to Gram and Grampy for allowing us a meal with no kid's menus or trips to the bathroom!

Have a great day!!

~Beth

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The One That Makes Me Wonder

I wonder how this could happen? Twice within six months, at the exact same eating establishment...I mean, who does the ordering of products?
On Tuesday, I pulled into the drive-thru of a fast food restaurant, famous for its colors of orange and white and the 45, 326 (or something close to that number) different ways to order its burgers...
I place my order and was told, in a very friendly voice, that this restaurant was out of my drink choice...Dr.Pepper. How is this possible? I mean twice in six months? Shouldn't every restaurant have Dr.Pepper stockpiled, it being the official drink of Texas? (Not that this is factual, but hey, Waco has a museum celebrating the wonderful soft drink.)
The first time, the girls and I walked out. This time, I said, "Ok, well, please cancel my order" and drove off.
I wonder, who drinks it all? Who orders the syrup for the machines? How many other people were disappointed that day? Did the truck delivering said syrup get lost? There is a big Dr.Pepper plant on 35W...I'm just wondering...
Yes, this might seem rather shallow and petty, given the state of our country today. I understand that...but I just really needed a Dr.Pepper. Those of you that love this soft drink as much as I do, will get it. Sometimes you just have to have a Dr.Pepper and nothing else will do.

I know that this post isn't profound or life-changing, but as I write this, I realize that there are somethings in life that just aren't worth compromising for...whether it be a silly Dr.Pepper, how you mow the grass, or standing up for something you believe in or have a passion for, how you raise your children or how you value relationships or your personal faith. So take the road that leads you to be uncompromising, unwavering in whatever it is that you believe in.

~Beth

24 Hours Ago...

it was sunny and 80 degrees. Now, it is cold, rainy and just slightly above freezing. As I told Caris, a great day for a nap! The weather is forecasted to remain like this through Friday evening/Saturday morning.
Tomorrow, I'm heading to The Cheesecake Factory with my wonderful friends Mindy and Vicki...oh and Rhett, Mindy's son, who is about 5 months old. He loves cheesecake! We try to go have brekfast or lunch once a month and we are totally splurging this time! And I can't wait...Orange Chicken and a slice of cheesecake...yummy!
Have a great day!

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Another Busy Saturday!!

McKenna had individual and team photos this morning at 9:15, followed by the game at 10:15. Not cold this week, but overcast and WINDY! But McKenna had a great game! She played goalie for the 2nd quarter and no goals scored on her! Yea!! And then in the 3rd quarter, McKenna scored! We were so excited!! So that's 2 so far this season for her! Awesome!! And they won, even though we don't officially keep score. Go Gator Girls!
We had about 25 minutes after McKenna's game, before Caris's game was scheduled. So we ran and got the girls a quick bite and got back to the fields. Her pictures were after the game...all windblown! Caris really hustled and she scored her very first goal! And then she scored another one!! So two for her today! Caris was soooo excited! And we were so proud!! And her team won as well! Go Doodlebugs!!
Now we are off to the carnival at school. Caris would like there to be a roller coaster, but she's out of luck. Nothing that elaborate!
And then to dinner...Caris gets to pick since she scored today. And guess where she picked to go??? Pappasito's! I just have to laugh, because I didn't put her up to it~she just loves it too! So a great day, followed by a great dinner. Sounds like a pretty wonderful day! Hope everyone else has a great weekend!

~Beth