Back in Middlebury

I am in Middlebury this weekend. My parents are going out of town so I am going to babysit my little brother and sister. I am trying to think of something fun to do with the both of them because Mitchell is almost 2 and Haley is 9? Hmmm I will get back to you on that one. Breakfast sounds good for now.

My dog in Hollywood!

This is my dog Henry when he was a pup! Adam photoshopped this photo! I thought that it was cute enough to share with you all.

I'm only happy when it rains!

For some reason I love it when it is rainy outside. I love a good thunderstorm. We used to get massive storms in Virginia. In Indiana today it is just gloomy and rainy. The boys just love playing in the rain and getting muddy and tracking their dirty mud paw prints on the floor. I wish they would learn how to wipe their feet on the entry rug.

I need to get some laundry and house cleaning done. I have a mile long list of things to do.

Adam the hubby got his application and VA GI Bill paperwork done today to start school at Liberty University. We are getting excited!

Well I am off to get caught up on that list! Woo Hoo, what fun...where is Mary Poppins when you need her! ;)

Amanda (Panda) 21st Birthday!

The Four Winds Casino & Resort

So officially at 12 midnight on Sunday February 8th my little sister Amanda turned 21! Wow how I feel old. Even though I am only 23 (2 years and 8 months older than her) I just cannot believe that she is 21! She too is newly engaged to a wonderful guy Nick. They have been together for something like 6 years. They just got engaged right before christmas. I am excited for her. They are going to wait until they graduate (both as teachers) from Indiana University to get married.

Anyways*** on to the pictures.

This is my sister and I at around 5 AM, super tired. That is why I look like crap. The casino is open 24 hours. Weird I know. It is like a Walmart.

The architecture in the building was amazing. Lots of wood detail. I wonder how they can afford such nice things!?! LOL!

This is a close up of the ceiling. It reminded me of an Indian hut.

The Sunday evening we went to my sisters favorite place for dinner, Hacienda. I took her in the bar and ordered her her first shot. She is not a drinker at all and she hates the liquer taste in any drink. She is the girly type that likes fruity stuff like Mai Tai's and Sex on the Beach. I had her take a shot of Peach Shnaaps. She actually liked it.

So here is the before the shot photo.

Then the After. You see me already done with it...I wish you could have seen her face after she got it down. She didnt think it was that bad. She would have gagged if it were Whiskey or a Jagerbomb!

Here is Mitchell my baby brother and I. He is too cute to deny a sip of your pop to.

And the birthday girl with her 21 cake.

Here is my two sisters Haley and Amanda. I love this picture!

My, oh my how the time flies! They are growing up so fast.

Before I know it I am going to have neices and nephews and brother in laws!

Thank You!!!

First and foremost I want to thank Tierra at Building an Empire for my Family for the two awards that she has given to me.

The first is this purdy one, This blog states:

"These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers. Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award."

And the second states:

Lovely Lemonade Award!

As always here are the rules:

1. Put the logo on your blog or post.2. Nominate at least 10 blogs which show great attitude and/or gratitude.3. Be sure to link to your nominees within your post.4. Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog.5. Share the love and link to this post and to the person from whom you received the award.Here's my choices:

Katie

Taryn

Claire

Amy

Panda's 21st Birthday

You are probably wondering who Panda is??? If you read on in my blog you will see, but it is my younger sister Amanda. Since we were little I have called her Manda Panda. I have already posted this picture but I will again, for the fun of it...Plus I made it fun with my new love Photoshop Elements!!! Anyways we are taking her out to a Casino tonight! Not too fond of Casinos but It is where she wants to go. I will post pictures and details soon!

I started!!! YAY!

I started my period today! You may be thinking are you crazy lady!?!?!

Yes I probably am. I have a condition called PCOS! I only have periods about once every 3 to 6 months.

PCOS is:
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) – A genetically-linked hormonal imbalance that prevents ovulation. PCOS also may cause overproduction of estrogen, abnormal thickening of the uterine lining, very heavy and/or irregular periods, as well as acne and facial hair. The latter are caused by an overproduction of male hormones, including testosterone.

I feel great after I have a period. I am less bloated and just feel mentally great. Now before and during my cycle it is awful. But I know it is worth it in the end.