Olympics, Here We Come!

So tonight is the night that we go to Cayman's new (additional) gymnastics class. She has been doing one class per week since she started, and now wants to add a class to "get better faster". Gymnastics is definately her sport. She's gotten better each week and is getting muscle definition and strength. She finally indicated that she's wants to compete. We just have to get her READY to compete first! :)

That being said, there goes another evening where I get nothing done. I wish I could multi-task during her classes, but if I don't pay attention she gets mad! I visit with the other moms...but ALL of us are required by our daughters to WATCH!

Here are a couple of pictures of the drama queen, gettin' her gymnastics on!:

It's fun watching her have a good time!

New Year, New Ventures

Well, 2012 is here. And I think this year is going to be a year of changes. I usually make a list of  New Years Resolutions. And then I "forget" about them. Or it's just "too hard". Or I'm "too tired". However, I am already doing the one resolution that is the hardest for me. I am now a NON SMOKER!!! I haven't smoked in a month and a half...so that is one resolution that is RESOLVED :)  So I have more energy to focus on other things that I'd like to accomplish:

• More fun, less work. In ALL aspects of my life I need to incorporate more fun. Seems like work has taken over...and that is going to change.
• Spend more time with family and friends  --  doing FUN things (ie, camping, parks, etc)
• Take the initiative to schedule things with friends
• More "ME" time!!!
• Clean out the clutter  -  sell it for $$$
• Pay off ALL credit cards!
• Cook with Cayman 1-2 times per week
• Church
• Spend less. Find free things to do as a family that are fun :)
• Blog daily

I may add to this list as the year goes on. I usually find that resolutions may change (and that's OK!).

And now, a hilarious picture of the drama queen. This just cracks me up:

I think maybe she got into the eggnog...

McGristle

So, the topic of conversation at work today is the re-release of the disgusting McRib. Alverson was eating one and asked if I wanted a bite, to which I replied "I wouldn't take a bite of that disgusting thing even if you paid me $20".Which led us all to wonder  --  How much money would it take for you to eat one bite of something you hate?
Here are the results of our very scientific research:

• Rhonda  --  1 bite of a McRib  =  $500
• Steph  --  1 spoonful of beans  =  $500
• Patty  --  1 oyster  =  $500
• Todd  --  1 spoonful of Jello  =  $5  (his is not a repulsion, just a dislike)

Todd said for $500 he'd probably eat a spoonful of poo. Yep, he's gross.

Tween Room

It's official...my baby is growing up. I have proof in the form of photos:

Cayman inherited the furniture that was in my room at Nonie and Dad's. And I must say...it looks absolutely beautiful in her bedroom! She is no longer a baby, a toddler, a kid, or a little girl. She is now officially a tween. Or as I like to call her...a pre-teen drama queen.

Horse Camp ~ YIPPEE!

Horse Camp started this week. Cayman's going to a beautiful camp called Switch Willow. This place is AMAZING! I was expecting some sort of red-neck barn structure and piles of manure. Not at all! It is beautifully landscaped with tucked away gardens and a swimming pool.

Here is a daily run-down:
Monday: Cayman rode (trotted) a horse the first day. Her horse was named Isis and was "AWESOME!!!",  and Cayman has now decided she wants a horse for her birthday. They swam and  did arts + crafts during the heat of the day.

Tuesday: Me: How was camp today?
                Cayman: Bad.
                Me: Why???
                Cayman: My horse was a cheeseball.       *Sidenote: LOL!!!*

Wednesday: They did relay races on their horses today. The kids are also learning how to take care of the horses. They also swam and did arts + crafts during the hottest part of the day  -  it was 104 degrees today!

Thursday: Today was a day of practicing all the things they learned. Cayman was on a horse named Sonic, and they did trots, relays, and riding. The big show is tomorrow...so they really practiced hard! Later in the day they bathed a horse named Joe, played games, and swam. She is LOVIN' it!!

Friday: Today was the big show....it was everything I expected and more! I was so proud to see my little drama queen  on her horse (Isis), trotting and doing relays. She looked so happy and I hope to be able to continue horse riding lessons when summer is over. She won "Best Rider" for the entire camp week!

End of Times

Since the world is going to end tomorrow at 6:00 (The Rapture) I thought I would do one last blog. I don't really have anything to blog about...but if the world ends tomorrow I hope that I get to spend eternity looking at this cute little face:

Found Photos

Before he passed away last month, my grandfather (Old Dad) came across a camera that had film in it that had never been developed. Grans took it and had it developed and all I could say was "Wow...this is incredible." There are pictures of Nonie and Grandpa Tiny (who have both since passed away) with Cayman, as well as pictures of the only Christmas Cayman had with Nonie.

These found pictures made me cry...


Cayman and Old Dad:

Me and Nonie:

Cayman and Granpa Tiny:

Getting a bath in the sink:

Christmas Eve:
Leaving cookies (and a Dr. Pepper) for Santa

Christmas morning!

Oh, how I love looking through these pictures! Especially since I had no idea they even existed!