The reunion yesterday was so much fun. Everything went pretty well...minus the bees, Alex getting kicked in the face and having a shoe print on his tooth/gums and bloody,ew. The kids had a blast.

I missed Jon being there...he didn't go because he was upset with me. Momma finally blew a gasket sat morning. He was a doll and cooked pancakes for everyone...but made such a huge mess, had major attitude/very disrespectful (sees dad do it and figures what the heck..) and had several other messes around the house. Not little ones either. Like bringing his tv into my scrapbooking room and had xbox hooked to it...then playing it and recording videos for internet....I DON'T THINK SO!! Many more...but it's over. I can't go back..only forward. I have appologized and we have talked about the issues. But still saddens me.

Here are some photos of yesterday. Can't upload a bunch..my uncle and his kids are in a lot of them....they chose a few years ago that they did not want their faces in the mags/books or online for privacy reasons, KWIM. So I can't share with you all...boogie..I'll have to burn you a disc so you can get the rest;)

1)There are some cute ones...poor Andrew is bombarded by the kids every get together..I think they all love it..even him. 12 kids vs 1 man. Hmm not good odds,LOL.

2) Val N MJ looking at the baby sunny's and perch.

3) Jessman w MJ...she was trying to get her hair wet

4)Girls playing in sand making castles,etc poor Ashley forgot her swimsuit in our main BR and had to swim in her clothes..refused to put on shorts even...little schtinker

5) Boogie woogie you look so cute

6) Ely walking along shore splashing.

7)Ely having a blast in the water.

8) Kobe was so tired but he wouldn't dare to leave the swimming area where all the kids were.

9) Boogie (teri) & I...love you love me swak I looked like crappola...I had NO time..getting 6 kids ready, plus preparing food for the reunion, grocery store, ugh the dog poohing on the floor..MJ chasing the dog..the list goes on and all this before 11am, ugh I am tired just typing it!

10) Not sure what this little man was trying to do....LOL but was too cute to pass up a photo op.











Ugh I am so tired tonight...I worked a double again today. I swear sometimes I work with some idiots. I'll leave it at that!! Don't need to blow another gasket. Last night I will say was interesting though...LOL. So a CW aka co-worker was obviously having a "bad" day a customer complained about how she was being treated and had K talk to her. CW was furious...and was cussing, ranting, etc the norm but the past few months have been really touchy with her...and prolly a few more to go?! There's lots more but I'll leave it at that.

I was so happy to be at work for part of it...I have some regs that are just the best. My #1 custs are Bob and Mary. Oh I love them so! I blogged about them last year some time. They are both deaf. They met at a school for the deaf in the state they are from. They both work there. Bob is the adminstrator there. They are truly amazing and I love every single conversation we have together. Bob loves to fish. Mary loves to scrapbook..but while they are here in the summer she cross-stitches (easier to pack for a travel across several states). They have a cabin here and come every year. I hate it when they go. Last fall all three of us cried and shared lots of hugs and kind/comforting words to each other....I so missed them all winter!!! Bob misplaced my addy...so they couldn't write. I never got theirs..thinking I'll wait till they send mail then reply,kwim. Here is a funny....last month Bob was cleaning out his wallet and found it...I came around the corner and he was so excited...he told me that he must have put it in there so he wouldn't "lose" it,LOL! We all laughed. BUTTTTT I am dreading the good bye's in a few short weeks. And I try not to let a day pass when I see them to tell them how much I care for them!

They know me all to well...they know when I have a migraine/headache..even if NO one else does, when I am tired and working too hard, stressed, all that...they have such an amazing amount of senses. I love it. They had inspired me to teach MJ sign language last year...I had her doing lots of signs...then would teach everyone else. But of course they were bored with it. Never mind that it was helping her communicate with us at an earlier age, uh DUH!!! Argh!!

I should be going to bed but I just feel like having a glass of wine and relaxing...got some?! Me either,ugh. I think it will be another Italy night ;)

The sky was so amazing again tonight..wow really breath taking. The other night the stars were so beautiful. I am a sucker for a starry night and/or a beautiful sunset...miss the sunsets at the cabin. I loved sitting on the couch and watching it...the deck area and the log swing are the best spots though...Oooo but then again there is in the pontoon cruising the lake at about 10mph with a glass of wine and some great company :) very relaxing and can be extremely romantic.

Jon Paul has to be to work by 7:30 all week so I will not have one day I can sleep in. I was hoping to tomorrow..no go. H is heading to TC for work...hopefully for a few days...need a break from him. Get very frustrated when he is around so much...but of course now the "game" is back on for him. End hijack.... TJ (jon paul-tiny jon) loves work still so that is good. He has done very well at saving his money. 1/2 of every check is saved. He can spend or do as he wishes with the other 1/2. He is pancake cook all week and loves that!

So for me I guess I get to go for another morning walk in town. When I take him to work I like to walk around town for an hour or two and then get a cappucino. Head home and then I get to clean because NO one else does anything it seems. I have more reports to write for the end of the month hearings tomorrow..sucks.

I almost forgot about some shocking information I found out today. There was a young 15yr old girl that went missing last week in the next county. She was found recently and was supposedly raped, strangled and shot then left for dead. I don't have confirmation on all of this but the source it came from is pretty good...a friend of the grandfather and father. This information is just so sad! The first thing that comes to mind is she is about my kids' age. I couldn't imagine something like that happening to my kids. My heart goes out to the family and I will pray for them...I hope that the guilty person is found and justice is served.

I missed a charity golf today cause I had to work...it was for Dru Sjodin (sp) scholarship fund. Her parents have a home and property here. She was the young ND student that was raped and murdered by a freak. A couple friends were going and I hope there was lots of money raised for the fund.

OK I really must go now....ps sorry my batteries are empty....off to dream of Italy