Savage Race 2014

Stacy was upset that we did not invite her to run the Savage Race in 2012 because it was near her 40th birthday that we had not celebrated. So we said we would do it again with her. I was pregnant the last year and could not think of a good excuse this year. So we took turns shooting down each others' costume ideas until we agreed upon onesie zip up pajamas. Our team name became "Fifty Shades of Brown."

I seriously considered staying home with my baby but knew I would have fun if I embraced it.

We zipped up our PJs and dropped off the kids and were on our way. 6.3 miles and lots of obstacles. 

We were nervous on the way. 

Steven ordered ours online. The Crews' did not come in in time so they got some from Target. Dave and Stacey scored $10 oned at Wal-mart. Kmart had Andre's tight ones. Barbie stayed home with Clara. 

I cheated twice. I jumped into the ice then climbed out the side instead of going under. I took photos so that is my excuse. I also went under limbo-style for going under through the muddy water. So my face stayed clean-ha! 

We had not trained, so we stretched. 

Well Steven, Andre, and Darren have been playing basketball and volleyball. 

Pink Flamingos

I like to run in my neighborhood. It is more of a light jog. I meet new neighbors. I like love the skies, turn the corner, then love the skies all over again. I really stop and smell the roses. (I am not a fast runner.)

Look at this tangled tree.

My hair is out of control! I got it cut 2 days later. 

I love these pink flamingos! This pesticide company is missing the boat though, their logo/website/QR code/or at least name should be on them! I'd switch to a company who put pink flamingos in my yard over one that just puts ugly white ovals or rectangles in it. I might even consider hiring a company although I don't want pesticides in my yard! What a missed marketing idea. There are two houses in my neighborhood who actually have the pink flamingo yard ornaments. I've made friends with both so when Julia sits on her own, I'm going to do a Florida photo op in their yards! It's so fun having a girl. 

Also I love the resources in my neighborhood. I took the blessing dress in front of an abandoned door. I took some slats of a fence that had been disassembled and had been laying by the curb for a couple of weeks and fixed my neighbor's fence where it was missing some. I took some 2x4s so Steven can do a tools cub scout requirement with his Wolves. I am going to do the flamingo silly photo op soon, and I'm loving the resources my neighborhood has to offer! Random I know. 

Weekend Events

 Wednesday I got Ivy a carseat because she has no respect for seatbelts. Don took Tyler and I did a lot of other errands. He bought Tyler a big monkey! Tyler did not want to leave it at their house. I tried. 

That night our friend Mike came in town. We decided to be spontanious and get a babysitter and meet him and his brother for dinner even though we had already eaten. Tyler heard our plans and made up a new cry/chant "I don't want Bayee to come over." Oh he is so sweet but loves me too much. He did not want Bailey. To cope with the situation, he actually put himself in bed! His first time! At dinner, we had fun catching up and reminiscing about our South Beach days which is where we met. Good friends. Tyler greeted us at the door at 11:30 when we got home. He kept waking up! 

The next night, I did not go to a dental hygiene meeting. It was too much. I did the dishes and went to Rachel's house to craft. 

Tyler cried when I left. But decided he wanted to sleep on his livingroom bed he loves to make. Steven said he went right to sleep! See the big monkey?!

On Friday, I took the kids to a school meeting at Panera. Then to the beach! I jogged then they played.

My jogging days may have to have to wait. My insides are bruised. The baby bounced on my bladder or something too much. It hurts. We took a little break when we found swings. Tyler left his shoes in the car on purpose so I left Ivy's. Ivy got a sand spur in her foot. Oops! 

I love coming here when the weather changes. The kids can not see the water so the long hike to the shore is not necessary but I can wear a swimsuit! The weather is a little breezy but warm. Too cool for swimming but perfect for this. 

We napped a little bit, got the other kids, figured out babysitting, and met Mike and his brother Rick. Tyler did his chant even though it was not Bailey. Olivia came. Anyway, we picked up our friends and went to one of the franchise locations they came here to check out. It was so fun to hear their stories and cool to think that they may be back, maybe with their kids, to come train at the Brass Tap Bar. 

The owner comped everything!

We dropped them off at their hotel and went to the airport to wait for Barbie's cousin! 

The next morning I took the kids to the VA hospital for a church service project. The kids colored thank you cards then delivered them and sang patriotic songs to them. Adult chirch members did all kinds of labor there toserve the vets. 

We went to Barbie's for her birthday. Tyler was sad for yet another babysitter but Myah said he was fine like usual. 

It was just us and the crews, pizza and little cakes. Perfect little celebration. 

Brandi just turned 30 so Andre got her a cake too. We took turns holding the baby. Nothing crazy this year:)

Happy birthday Brandi and Barbie!!!