"I could write a blog. I have thoughts."

It's been awhile, I know. Truthfully, I'm writing this so I can procrastinate moving my bedroom furniture around (making room for the new bed, hooray!). Let's see... what's happened since last time? Well- we went to "A day out with Thomas" the train for K's birthday gift from his Nana & Papa. We left at 9:30 p.m. on that same day to head to TX and arrived at 8:30 a.m. I'd been up 26 hours and crashed HARD. I think I napped more in that day than I had for the collective 6 months before it. We had a good week... went to the beach, spent tons of time in the pool and just enjoyed family time. Before I get ahead of myself, I'll throw in some photos from THAT. :)

It was a good 8 days. The drive back was really long, but considering we had 6 children, was alright. We've stayed pretty busy since getting ready for a wedding in the family. My princess is the flower girl and little man is the ring bearer. And I'm a bridesmaid! It's wedding week so things are crazy here... I can't wait. :) I need to start preparing the house, etc because we also have my hubby for a long weekend! 4th of July is my favorite holiday (yeah, yeah... I'm a pyro) so it's happy faces all around.

What else? I've been kicking butt at the gym with my bff and am down 6 lbs! A lot of that also has to do with portion control and less caffeine (I have toddlers, it'll be awhile before I can completely give it up). Hmm... what am I missing? I found a home for our 3rd Jack russell that I was struggling with and from what I hear, he's adjusting well. It was difficult but it was the right decision.

"Friendship isn't about whom you have known the longest... It's about who came, and never left your side."

I don't make temporary relationships. I make them for life. My husband, my kids, my family. Even the close friends I have are more like family. So when you just bail without a word on someone who's like family, I can't respect that. How much worse is it when someone IS family and you abandon them? I can't imagine deliberately avoiding them. Then one day you wake up and just decide you -deserve- the opportunity to be part of that family without ever acknowledging your deliberate absence? I'm all about forgiveness, but no one is entitled to a relationship that others have -worked- for. You have to BE in it... it's a constant effort. I don't need people in my life who don't need me in theirs. There are others far more worth that time and effort. Moving forward, thankful for my family and my friends. I'm so blessed to have such an amazing support system. :)

Ohhhhhh! And I had my hair fixed for the wedding. She just trimmed by bangs and did high and lowlights... but I've NEVER loved my hair more! :)

faster than fast, quicker than quick. I am lightning.

... She lives. Not really too busy, just not really inspired. April wasn't the best month of my life, May flew by with our little man turning 4. His party was a HUGE hit, but I didn't end up having the time or desire to mess with fondant when the time came. I always order a big cake and get stuck with tons of extra. Not conducive to my health goals.. at all. It worked out perfectly- perfect amount of finger foods, ice cream and cake!

Pictures from the birthday bash:

It was great fun and our little man was so happy. We are so blessed with great family and friends. The bounce house was the biggest hit, I think. A must for our future parties! Already reserved the one for our September Princess party. :)