Just a couple of pictures.



My hubby was driving by this field of sunflowers.  My immediate thought was, "I have GOT to get the girls and take pictures of this!!!"



The girls with Mrs. Lutz on the first day of school.  They are in a combined class of First and Second graders.  It could be a VERY interesting year for Mrs. Lutz!!!  :)

The new school year has begun.  And the girls had NO problem getting up early this morning.  I am sure that will change after a few days.  I am wondering what the year will bring with our two oldest being in the same classroom.  I hope by the time they get home they don't want to claw each others eyes out.  They have moments of sweetness and moments of pure hate.  We will be putting out a lot of arguments I am sure.  I have to adjust to getting up early again.  I was spoiled all Summer and reality has hit hard!!!  I'm off to pick the girls up from the first half day of school.  Can't wait to hear all about it!!!

Missing the Man of the House!

My amazing hubby left Sunday morning for Utah and may not be home until Friday or Saturday.  I haven't slept much since he left.  The man snores and keeps me awake when he is home, but when he is gone, I don't feel safe or protected.  I am silly.  But, I love that man of mine and I feel security when he is here.  So, about 4 hours of sleep last night, and maybe 5 the night before are making for one exhausted mamma.  The girls are being very good today.  They are "grounded" from playing on the computer or video chatting with their cousin in Texas.  It seems they can't stop arguing when playing a video game on the computer while chatting w/ their Texas family.  Grrrrrr......
     Tonight is National Night Out in our tiny town.  It is an event put on by the city and we can go into town and the kids can play games and jump in a bouncy house and have some snacks.  I am nervous to go bymyself w/ the kiddos, but I think they are getting to the age where I can do that and they will behave.  Say a prayer for me!  ;) 
   The girls have 2 weeks left of Summer Vacation and then school starts the 20th.  I am excited and sad at the same time.  I love having a lazy Summer, but this gal likes schedule and routine.  I can't believe the girls will be in 1st and 2nd Grades.  They are growing so fast and reading so well.  I am proud of them and hope they continue to read and enjoy it more and more.  Please say a prayer for the rest of this week to go smoothly, for me to trust we will be fine and for my dear Husband to have safe travels and make it home safe and sound....and SOON!  God bless.  :)

Pretty photos

Sunset in Nebraska!



This was taken by my Hubby while on a business trip in Utah. 



Shopping in Crown Center

 YEARS ago,  (47 on July 31st to be exact) back in 1965, my Parents were married in Kansas City.  They met at a Christian College, fell in love and started their amazing journey in life together.  I am on their old stomping grounds all these years later with my own amazing husband as he attends a seminar for work.  I am very grateful for this opportunity to unwind and refresh myself to prepare for the school year and the next week alone as my Hubby travels.  It has been a wonderful week and I am sad to see it end.  I was able to catch up with a very dear old childhood friend who is like a brother to me.  I was able to read in peace and quiet and I was able to window shop along the pretty stores in Crown Center.  My husband took me to a wonderful restaurant called Milano's and then we had frozen yogurt for dessert.  We stayed in a motel in the center of CROWN CENTER in Kansas City and we enjoyed each others company with out any interuptions from precious little ones.  Don't get me wrong, our girls are our lives!!!!  But, once in a while, Mamma and Daddy need a break to remember how to have adult conversations that don't center around Barbie and playing dress-up.  Today we head to my folks after lunch to get our precious little ones.  I can't wait to hug them around the neck and hear all about the fun week they have had.  I know this week will be on my mind for some time.  It had been wonderful! 

Kansas City

Kansas City skyline out our motel door!

Waterfall next to the weight room and pool inside!!

Starbucks roomservice makes for a very happy morning!

New dress from my Hubby for my Birthday!

Had to stop in a chocolate shop.  My mouth was watering!!!!!

Fudge made in the store!

More tempting goodies!

Chocolate frozen yogurt with peanut butter and Reese's Peices.  Heaven!!