Happy Birthday Topher....

Forgot to mention....it's Chris' 33rd birthday today. Happy Birthday Husband...I love you!!

Viva Las Vegas.

So, a friend called yesterday and asked about my trip to Vegas. He asked if there was a good marriage counselor there...obviously a complete knock of my recent troubles. So, I told him yes....there was....Victoria's secret and the jacuzzi tub in my room. Okay, too much information....but funny....and true....

But, seriously. This was a good trip for Chris and I to take together. I don't know that we'll go back to Vegas in the next 10 years. BUT, we will go on another trip ALONE next year. I think every couple should do this. It's okay to leave your kids for the weekend and have alone time. It really is okay!!

Here's a sampling of our trip....

Vegas....BABY!

We're in Vegas. All the kids are settled with who they need to be with for the weekend. We went out last night with our friends, The Stubb's. We had a blast....I was up for 19 hours straight. Whew. Kicked my butt....

Save the date...

I know that I'm getting old. But, I really don't like this whole new trendy Save the date crap. Seriously? Just send the invitation. Don't waste your money telling me to save the date and THEN send the invitation. That's silly.

My sister actually sent my mother and I a save the date for her wedding. Seriously? Seriously!!

Whatever. Save this date....the date that I don't give a crap....

The all American girl....

I like to think that's me. I think it is me. I strive to do the best.....Here's the way I see it....I am the Children's director, I am the preschool director. I am the all-American girl next door...so, what's missing??? I'm not sure...but something is....

Chris is driving me insane with his adolescent behavior. He is a child sometimes. This is what I think...grow up, be responsible, pay your bills...live happily ever after.

Okay, that's all I guess.

I had a garage sale this weekend with one of my friends from Paris. We have known each other since we were 15...17 years. WOW!! We had an awesome day sitting in the sun-getting BURNT!! But, it was an awesome reflection of what we have both done the last 17 years....or at least 11. She is so great. She went with me to Ross to pick out clothes for our Vegas trip. She had the best advice for me...the insecure girl with huge boobs. She told me that I have to step outside of my comfort zone and show a little cleavage. Okie dokie. I'll try that.

LOVE HER!

Awesome weekend....

In one word...productive....

In two words....really fun...

In three words....good family time....

Here's the pictures....

Cute hello kitty cupcakes my bud Jenn Stubbs made....See why she's my friend??? HA!!





Amelie blowing out her candles...


My Bub the catcher....She's amazing to watch...


Maddy and Macy at Amelie's party...

Macy and Bailey. Macy is Bailey's catcher. Or Bailey is Macy's pitcher...whatever. They have been a "team" for four years now. Even through All Stars. These girls are a grade apart, at least a foot apart and they CANNOT play without the other. Amazing...We love Bailey!! We love her little sister Madison who "babysits" our kids while we watch the games!!

starbucks hearts me...

Just wanted to share my Starbucks pictures from yesterday. Yes, I'm a cheap date....from way back....

Tuesday...

Tuesdays are a pretty boring day....don't you think? I am dog sitting for a friend who left town for a funeral. So, I got up this morning, went and fed Lexy, headed to work....stopped at Starbucks....OF COURSE!! Guess what....Today was National Share Coffee day or something or another....and THEY SHARED COFFEE WITH ME. A whole travel size thingy majiger. How do you spell majiger????? Anyway, they had a whole little to go thing for me to share with my friends at work. So thoughtful. I just love my Starbucks friends. So, that turned a boring Tuesday into an exciting Tuesday....YEA ME!! I got a lot done today, but have so much more to do. I need to get a ton of paperwork done this week, but instead I spent it checking a bazillion emails...yes, a bazillion. I was instructed to reply to all emails. So, I did. With one word answers. Who has a full time job and still has time to BUG me about every freaking thing.....Well, they shall remain nameless. But 22 emails? Seriously? Seriously!!

I'm up typing while my family sleeps. Oh what joy. I'm so tired. So, so tired. I went to bed Saturday night after out garage sale at about 8:30 p.m. with the help of some Tylenol PM and God Bless America I slept until 10:45 on Sunday. Yes, Sunday School starts at 9:15...yes, church starts at 10:30. But, my head would not allow itself to lift off the pillow. Mason woke me up at one point to tell me he had good news....he can open the Doritos bag by himself for breakfast. Oh, I'm so out of the running for Mom of the Year on that note. And I did feel like there was a dark cloud over my head all day the rest of the day, I think more than anything it was from missing my spiritual enrichment and from too much darn sleep. There is SUCH a thing.

I cannot wait for my trip to Vegas. I'm very excited. Now, I must get back to work...........

God is good...

all the time.....

John is home. I was on the way to the airport when I got the news that they were releasing him. Praise GOD!!

Thank you for all your prayers and words of encouragement. I passed all of them on to Kathryn. She is grateful....

I am so relieved they are home. I wish we lived closer together. The older I get, the more thankful I am for Khaki!!!

Please pray.....for JOHN and KATHRYN!!

Below is the emails that I have just sent....this is where Kat got her name.....from my best friend Kathryn...please pray, pray, pray!!


Friends....

This is in reference to my best friend, Kathryn's husband. I spoke with her at about 6 p.m. Central time today....They were taking her husband down for an MRI. He was diagnosed with a "sinus infection" Monday, but continued to decline. He has little or no strength on his right side. Kathryn and John celebrated their 10 year anniversary in January of this year. She has been my best friend since our first semester at ETSU in 1994. I am planning on flying to be with her in the next two days in San Antonio. They have a daughter Chloe, who died at birth in 1998 and a daughter Lorelei who is 4...almost 5. Please, please, please pray for answers for the family and pray for strength for Kathryn. She is the most amazing friend I have ever had.....

Thank you!! Buffy

Please pass along and get those prayers going!!!!Note: forwarded message attached.
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From:
"John and Kathryn"
To:
"Buffy Hanson" , "Tabitha Krauss"
Subject:
Please pray for John
Date:
Wed, 2 Apr 2008 18:10:29 -0500
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John was admitted to the hospital today. He has weakness on his right side and can't walk correctly. He is being tested for MS, possible stroke, brain tumor and menengitis. I hope that it's none of those, but I guess I'd take menengitis if it has to be one of those. I think that's the "best" of our options.

I'm terrified and not sure what's going to happen. Please keep him in your prayers.

Love,
K

Easter pics.

I totally forgot to post pictures from Easter....Too cute....


All the kids.... Macy fresh back from Florida with a tan and my white boy...
Maddy at church. Yes, Hello Kitty's dress matches Maddy's.

My brother and I. He's all grown up now!!

I totally forgot to post pictures from Easter....Too cute....