In need of a new vacuum.

Our vacuum is on it's last wheel. It wasn't that great to start with and it has went down hill fast. Vacuums are expensive so I would love to win a free one. Right now over at Love or Hate Debate they are giving away an Oreck. The winner will be announced on Aug 26th. So to enter head on over to Love or Hate Debate. Good Luck!

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I am so proud of Victoria we went and picked up her high school schedule and she is in all honors classes. She starts high school on Aug 23rd.

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Rodney started his new job on Monday. He thinks he is going to enjoy it. The pay is lower than when he was recruiting, but, the stress will be lower and that matters more for us.

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Chandler and Maddie start school on Monday! Chandler will be in the fourth grade and Maddie will be repeating the second grade. We went to open house on Tuesday and I really like both their teachers.

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I stumbled across a blog I am really enjoying, Raising Homemakers. It is very inspiring!

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I turned 32 on Tuesday. A dear friend of mine took my family out to eat for my birthday. We hardly ever get to go out so this was a real treat for us!

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My mother is taking me out tonight. We are going to watch Eat, Pray, Love. I hope the movie is at least half as good as the book was.

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I'm so happy the weather for next week is ever so slightly cooler than it has been. Our electric bills has been outrageous this summer!

Wordless Wednesday

This week is going to be a busy, busy week. We have lot's going on, except today....today we are going to enjoy family time at a local theme park called Carowinds. Tomorrow Lessa is moving out, so we have been busy trying to get her things separated from our things. It is amazing how much stuff has been accumulated over these last few months. Our storage is jam-packed with boxes. I am excited about getting our space back. So

• Wednesday-I plan on helping my friend finish her packing a hopefully have the majority of her things gone tomorrow.
• Thursday-I need to go through my hall closet and start getting anything left behind and find it a new storage spot....perhaps under the house.
• Friday- Sat I really want to spent getting our house turned back into a home.

Here's to a crazy busy week!!

Random Pics from our trip to WV

No more pencils, no more books.....

no more teacher's dirty looks!!
Friday officially started summer vacation for the kids and they are thrilled. Now comes the challenge of keeping them busy and out from in front of the TV! Thnkfully this weekend is already filled up. Today Chandler and Maddie have a birthday party to attend, we have opened "our pool" and tomorrow it should be ready and usable so I figure it will be a nice day to spend by the pool. Monday we are going to fight the crowds AT Carowinds *yikes*. I am hoping between Carowinds season passes, 4-H summer camps, and the library within walking distance we won't be bored to much.

Top ten........

Top ten things that have happened since I last updated:

10. We have added the addition of a puppy named Zoey, she is 12 weeks old, and a ferret, Max, to the family.

9. We are trying to simplify our lives. We got rid of a car payment and cable.

8.Rodney is no longer recruiting. He is taking a break until he figures out what he wants to do.
7. I am now a Pampered Chef consultant.

6.Victoria made all honors classes for next year.

5.We were able to take a trip to WV to visit relatives which was nice. Some I have not seen in over 9 years.

4. My friend Lessa and her daughter are staying with us until she can find a home in the area.

3. Maddie and Chandler were in the talent show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tI3OLXgZv0

2. I am working on decluttering, we had a large yard sale last week and I think I am going to have another one soon.

1. This by far is the number one thing to happen.....Rodney was baptized, and the kids received first communion.