Clutter

So, today we are going to talk about clutter. I have come to realize that my home & life are very cluttered!

I started to look around the house and saw that we have a lot of "junk". Stuff that I don't even think we have thought about or even used in over a year. For example.... Sheets, I have so many sheets that we haven't used in forever. Blankets, and more blankets. Coffee cups, that have NEVER been used, things like that.

So, now I am on a mission. My mission is to declutter my life & my house! Yes I know what you are all thinking, that I have said this before... BUT... I already started by cleaning out the fridge. (Hey, it is a start, lol)

Well, wish me luck and if I don't see any of you for the next month, then I'm sorry, but I am decluttering!!!! LOL

(Oh, and I have to declutter the kids room, ugh...)

Wildcat & Bama

I have a few crazy friends and they don't lead ordinary lives.... Ones that have been in my life for years, and some that have just came into my life by chance. Here are some wild and crazy stories about my poker buddies "Wildcat" & "Bama" !!!

As most of you know, I love to play Texas Hold'Em. Well, Gareth found this online poker site that he would play on, then I kinda took over. I at first just wanted to play poker, and couldn't stand some of the people that would just bull sh*t back and forth... Well, that was until I bet Wildcat & Bama!!!

Wildcat is just a small town southern boy from the good ole state of Mississippi. He is funny and corky, smart and wise, and can BBQ with the best of them (as long as it's road kill, lol)! I had the pleasure of meeting "Kitty" while Gareth and I were in New Orleans, and let me tell you.... We all had a blast. (That is until his truck broke down, lost his wallet and got in a fight with his best friend) We hung out on Bourbon Street, and just had a good time. Thanks for driving all the way there to meet us "Kitty"....

Bama is just a small town southern girl from the good ole state of Alabama. She is shy but outgoing, carefree but careful. She is a witty little thing. I haven't gotten the oppurtunity to meet her personally, but we have chatted on the IM, emailed and spoke on the phone! Bama loves to bring out some drama on the tables though, not sure if that is because she is sweet and talks to everyone, or if she is just that naive.... I can't wait to get to meet her!!

Needless to say... I have a feeling that these friendships will last a life time.... (As long as Bama doesn't break up with me, lmao)...

Grandpa Rick!!!!

Grandpa, Caitlyn, Eastyn, Jordyn, Cadyn, Logan & Damion

As most of you know, we don't get to see my dad very often. First of all, he lives in Salt Lake, second, he is a truck driver. So, when he gets into town, we all try to make sure we get to see him.

Well, on Friday he was here!!!! I called Jeff and Marla and they brought over the kids, Damion came over and we all had a good time visiting, and watching Dad with all the kids.

It is a very happy but somber time when he comes into town. We love to see him, but hate to see him leave. I am happy to report though that Jordyn and Logan let Grandpa hold them, so that made his night!!!!!

Here are some fun pictures of our night.

Marla, Dad & Jeff

Me, Dad & Gareth (isn't that sunset beautiful?)

Father & Son

Concrete!

I am a little late on this post, but thought you all would like to see the improvements Gareth made to our yard. Yes we finally have our concrete done!

Yes that is Kari! She was a trooper and at our house by 7:30am (I know, WOW)

Gareth working hard!

Kamree helping her mom!

Our pad finished! Thanks Babe, Kari & Kam

Homework!

Okay, the only thing I dread when my boys go back to school is the homework!! I understand that they need it, they need to learn responsibilities of finishing it. BUT.......... I hate fighting with them to do it. It is like pulling teeth, seriously...


For example, Easty got home from school around 2:30 and he sat at the table until about 8:30. Cadyn was there from about 5:30 until 8:30. You would think that they would focus and just get it done so they can play, but NOOOOOOO..... They drag it on and on and on and on... Well you get the point, lol

Just needed to vent a little.