Red Bug

My girlfriend, Val, bought a new car. Her daughter, Julia is one af Hannah's best friends so she took the girls to get a yogurt and drive around with the top down. I think the girls thought they won the lottery!!! Georgia said her dream came true to drive in a convertible. Nothing better than enjoying the journey!!!

Two week break

Yes folks, that's right we have a two week break from school. It started last Friday and the kids don't go back until Oct. 14th. I guess starting school the last week of July isn't so bad now that we've hit our fall break. Life is great when everyone is home and we don't have any homework or school projects to do. I let the boys stay up and watch TLC with me last night. Too funny, it was a show about a Mom and Dad who have 17 kids and went to NYC to visit the Today Show. And I thought helping four kids with homework is a challenge? They are all home schooled too, which is a whole other blog, if you know what I mean. Quite Amazing!!! TLC is awesome...so is October.

Game On

Don't mess with Hannah. She's a scoring machine. She wins every time! I wonder if it has anything to do with the Big brothers teaching her tricks?

Georgia's Birthday

Georgia is now seven and had a wonderful birthday dinner. I made tortilla soup, Josh and Maria's corn muffins(loved them,thanks guys!), spinach enchiladas, thanks for the recipe Martha Stewart. It was fantastic. Sorry, I forgot to take photos of the food...next time. We all had our own individual pizookies for dessert with vanilla ice cream on top. Life is good with tasty food, good friends and a birthday to celebrate.( Notice how tan Georgia looks. She and her two friends found my bronzer, hence the healthy glow!!! )

Happy Birthday Georgia!!!

Dear Georgia,
I love you!!! I am so excited that we get to celebrate your birthday today. I have never seen anyone so excited to turn 7 in all my life. You are so wonderful! You make every day better. I am so glad that you are my daughter. Thanks for being you! One of a kind, original, YOU!!! XOXO- Mom ( p.s. I made a giant pizookie just for you)

Georgia

Georgia will turn 7 on Friday. She is a lot like me when it comes to having a birthday week (or month) instead of just one day to celebrate. You just can't do enough birthday fun in one day, right? Carpe Diem

September 11th

How can we ever forget that dreadful day 7 years ago? I know I won't. I was just about ready to give birth to Miss Georgia and very emotional. I don't think we turned off the T.V. for days, just watching the grief stricken families and crying along with them. Who can forget Lisa Beamer and her story of her courageous husband? 

 As I stood at the children's school this morning reciting the pledge, as I do on many days, I said it louder than normal with more American Pride, I am so thankful to live in America! I don't appreciate people not stopping and pledging, or people talking during the pledge, or people not looking at the flag or people from other countries who take advantage of our Government programs after moving here but can't, out of respect for others, just be quiet while We pledge. I guess I have a lot of "Boy Scout" in me, as a mother of Scouts. Nope, I am just an America who was saddened that day in September and wants a of moment of peace for those who fight for our freedom and those who went before us!

p.s. Happy Birthday Erin G. XOXOXo

YIPEEE!!!!

Hip Hip Hooray!!! College Football begins today!!! Love it!!!

Waiting for November...

I am kind of "done" with the Democratic Convention. I am really tired of it taking up so much air time...not that I even utilize "airtime". I am done with Hillary , Bill, Teddy and all the rest of 'em. I am not necessarily thrilled with either candidate this go round, but I am just finished with the convention, that's all. And, I don't need to hear how great and wonderful the democrats are, thank you. Maybe I am just sick and tired of the liberal media, or maybe I am just tired. Good Night.

How does your garden grow?

Mine grows very well, thank you.
I picked these last Friday and today I picked twice as many as well as some yellow heirlooms...yummm! Grilled tomatoes tonight!!! More salsa too.

Got Gold?

O.K., Michael Phelps is unbelievable!!! I think he is part amphibian!!! Move over vampire lovers...How about half man-half fish? (Would that be a "mer-man"?) Michael is a "mer-man".

If I could ask him one question, I would ask him what he listens to on his ipod before he races. I am sure he has some Van Halen or The Killers to get him pumped. Who could race or run without them? I can't...GO USA

Go USA!!!

I am fast asleep last night,finally after a long weekend. I think it was around 11:30 when Sean started screaming to wake up because team USA was coming back for the win in the men's 4oo freestyle relay. Anyhow, I am glad I didn't miss it because it one of those moments that makes me proud to be an American. Michael Phelps was screaming like crazy!!! Jason Lezak was AMAZING! The "Frenchies" looked defeated... Aren't the Olympics great? I LOVE IT!!!

Happy Birthday, Dad!

Got you, too!!!
Happy Birthday to you from the Whole Kelly Clan!!! Hope you are enjoying Florida. We love you, have a great day!!!( 67 years young! and I thought 40 was gettin' up there)

Happy Birthday, Steff

You can't hide from your birthday!!! Got you!!!
Have a great 38! Hope your day is wonderful. I love you!

Back to school

Yes, our summer fun has ended! Schedules have returned (DARN IT) and homework has resurfaced...AGHH! Patrick is so "teenager-ish" that he almost wouldn't turn and let me get a picture. He needs to realize that Moms always get their way with pictures.
The other three are still super posers. Especially the girls.
I wish them the best school year ever. Patrick and Sam are the BMOC's- Big Men On Campus...8th and 6th. Enjoy it!

Costa Rica, Baby

Here are a few of my favorite photos.

Costa Rica

I realized that I never posted any of my favorite photos of our trip. So enjoy!!!

Birthday Photos

This is Sam and me on my birthday eve. We went out with Sean's dad and all enjoyed a great laugh or two.
This is the yummy Texas sheet cake that I made (with buttermilk) to share with my family and friends. We also made two key lime pies that were delicious but I don't know why we didn't take a picture of them...maybe next time. The cake almost started on fire because of all of the candles that were lit.
The last picture is of the beautiful flowers that my parents sent me. Thanks, I LOVED them. xoxo
It was a great "birthday week". Thanks for all who came, called, emailed and remembered.I love you!

Blogger Remorse

Where do I begin to even touch the regret I feel from not blogging for so long. One month has gone by(where did it go?) Since then I have a lot to catch up on; Utah in June for Josh and Maria's wedding(previous post), Costa Rica with the family, Santa Cruz, twice, because we could... and the kids already went back to school yesterday. It was quite a disappointment because I LOVE having them home. No stress, no HOMEWORK, late night T.V., good talks, Swimming all day and relaxing all the time. It is a bummer that it went so quickly.

 2008 was a summer to remember,one of the greatest, that is for sure. Did I mention that I turned 40??? The big 4- 0!!! All I have done over the last week is eat!!! Thanks to all who sent me flowers and chocolate and showered me with gifts...it ALMOST made it worth it. The photos are coming.

Sam went to camp

Sam got to go to his first REAL boy scout camp! He is with his brother which makes me feel a little bit less nervous. I talked to him tonight and he sounded great. I love that boy.