[Just another Manic FUNday!]

Let's see where did I leave off? Well I spent about 12 hours working on all the post cards & got those all mailed out. I got my Profit Sharing cash so that was awesome, Steve is FINALLY starting work on Monday, hope nothing stalls that again. It has been great having him home though, did a lot of daytrips,him coming to the Swim Classes with me. Oh Yeah, the swim classes started since my last post. His first one was on Tuesday. There is twins that are 13 months old, a baby girl that is a year, then a few other boys that are around 2. We did Hokey Pokey, Wheels on the bus, Noah went underwater a few times & today they had me stand about 2 ft away and they send him off to me & he kicks his legs & goes under! It is scary, but he really doesn't seem to mind it. He also jumps off the side into the pool. As the classes go on there will be drills with noodles, boogie boards. I am so glad to do this with him. We had a great day yesterday. We went to the Splash Park on the beach. He loved it & didn't mind the ocean either. I am thinking about doing the Spraygrounds in Colts Neck for his Second Birthday. I know it is far away but I love that I have something like that as an option! Then I will just order subs, eat @ the pavillion-good stuff. Back to yesterday, We ate @ Joe's Crab Shack for the first time & LOVED it! There was so many things off the menu we want to try so must go back. Steve & I both had the Crabs, Noah had Fish Sticks. I even had a Sweet Vodka Tea which was good. Now Noah is sleeping, Steve is about to make Steaks & we're just relaxing. When I take Noah for his 15 month photos will be the same day he gets his first haircut..it's time! Went to Babies R Us again yesterday..no Halloween Costumes are sticking out for me yet..best one was a Vampire with this cape with red skulls on it. Not sold. But as time goes on I know there will be more. I really want him to be Popeye but haven't found one for lil boy's. Future plans:Take Noah to Knobles. They have a lot there for the little ones, its local & you pay per ride which will be cheaper than paying per ticket. I think I covered everything, be back in a week or so.

[Chasing Fireflies]

Ok did a lot in the last week. Tuesday we met up with Danielle & Buddy to see Inception in Imax while Noah stayed at Alissa's. It was the best movie I have seen in a LONG time, maybe even The Departed, who Leo also stars in. He is always in great movies! I also picked up some side work to help Alissa out. She has over 1,000 postcards that needs to be stamped & filled out. I really should start working on that. She also told me I could maintain her Companies Facebook Page.Wednesday we got the house all cleaned up & listed. Thursday was a GREAT day. We went to this new park suggested by one of the meet up mom's to Firefly Park. It was the best (free) park I have been to. Had a lot of new stuff I have never seen & there was tons for Noah to do & there's even more for him to do next year. Awesome slides, sandboxes & more. Then we went down to NJ since it was a Stevie weekend & took my brother. Dad made awesome wings. We also hung @ my mom's for awhile. Friday night both Danielle & I had things to vent about so we met up for Frozen Raspberry & Watermelon Margarita's as well as dinner..her treat! Yesterday, the boys went fishing for awhile while I hung in with Noah..some of his new "tricks" are sticking his tounge out @ us & my favorite is I will always take the phone & say "Hi Noah, it's mommy I love you ok bye" & he always laughs..well now he holds an invisible phone to his ear & wants me to say it, or if I say it on a real phone he still holds his own imaginary one. Today we're about to have some lunch, head over to Babies R Us to pick up some bowls & a new tooth brush for Bean. I am looking for the bowl that has a suction cup on bottom so it can't just be thrown off, then on to the Families. We are not on the baby kick however, we both agreed on a new middle name for a girl so I am excited about that & I think it's one we will stick with no matter how long we wait! :o)Like I mentioned, I am taking out my Profit Sharing Account, already talked to the Dr about that..that will be a nice chunk of change. For some reason Steve just got a check for $450 from left over Unemployment back from way back when, that was a nice surprise! OH in further annoying news that I messed up my Blogs! On my 365 one the picture came down like they took it off Photobucket or something & when I went to change it I did this one which I never really wanted to change. Then when I changed that one I can no longer find the spot to change the fonts & make them match. There used to be a "Page Element" spot..help anyone?? Think that pretty much leads us up to now, come Tuesday & Thursday we start our swim lessons. Planning full steam ahead on both Alissa & Danielle's 30th..got some ideas what I would like to get the Mr for his Birthday but we will see. See you next week!

[Summer time & the Living's Easy!]

Saturday was the Bar Crawl for Chelsea's Bachelorette party. I am SO glad I went, we had the greatest time. That was my first bar crawl & I would love to do more. I have both Alissa & Danielle's 30th Birthday Bash in September-can't wait for that! We went to 10 bars, drank, danced, all covers were waived since we had enough people. Yesterday we went to the Wurst Festival to have some Wursts & German Beer with Buddy & Danielle. After we took Noah to the pool in his newest suit & matching flip flops-so cute! Today Steve was able to exchange the shoes for the next size since they were a little tight. Change of plans with the workfront with Steve. He is now going to be working "in house" instead of being independant which is so much better.Bad news is after having a full week off he is now off even longer until Thursday, hopefully not longer. The good news is this will be easily transferred to Matawan area when we move & could be switched to Texas as well if that's where we end up! I got in the mail my profit sharing statement from work which has over 4,000 in it. I will probably just cash it out, it is seperate from my 401k which I could keep or cash out as well. Tomorrow Alissa is watching Noah & we are going on a date to see Inception in Imax with Danielle & Buddy..I REALLY hope we like it, there is never mind blowing movies out anymore! Steve is on his way home & we will probably head up to the pool again & I want to clean as well. That's it for now, will be back with my movie review!!

[Next time baby, I'll be Bullet Proof]

I didn't forget about you, I just have SO much to write & a ton I will forget I am sure. Let's see..The job is Steve's when he wants it..he took off all week of work since we had Stevie. We had an awesome time thus far. Monday we picked up Stevie nice & early & went to Hurricane Harbor. We were there all the way until closing which was nice because towards the end the lines got really short. We first all hit up the wave pool. This was our first time trying out the umbrella stroller which worked well. I didn't want to bring our main one since he would be going in & out of it wet. Then Stevie & I went on the new ride of 2010 Tornado which was AWESOME but so short as usual. It was a pain carrying a float that fits 4 people for just the 2 of us! After we went over to the kid area where it had the buckets that tip over, all the spouts etc. The boys then went on a few while I stayed on the sandy area with Noah watching people play volleyball.Steve did this 75' straight down drop slide that poor Stevie chickened out of twice..it was crazy! He finally went on Tornado last, so Stevie went on that one twice. We didn't want to eat while running back & forth on slides so we were SO hungry..I got lucky when the Birthday Boy picked SUSHI for dinner. We headed over to Kyoto on Rt 9 & my gosh, they had so much we wanted to try & everything that we did try was awesome so I will be happy when I am a "Joisey Girl" again & we can go there more often. As if the day wasn't long enough we still stopped to see my dad for a bit & got home way late. Tuesday we had planned to go camping since it was the first time we had Stevie his entire Birthday we really wanted to make this week special. We let him pick out a new fishing pole & he picked one to match my car & was excited about that. He even caught a fish on Tuesday morning but an hour in the rain started so that was cut short. Instead we took a family trip to the movies to see Despicable Me-Bean included! I had sippy's & fruit snacks handy, we went early in the day in hopes it wouldn't be too crazy & Noah LOVED it! He was dancing, clapping, certainly had some loud (but happy) outbursts & fell asleep towards the end. We were able to enjoy the movie & have a nice time. Steve made Chicken Quasedillas & Stuffed Jalepenos for his Birthday dinner. Wednesday was another rainy day. We pretty much just hung in & relaxed. We were able to get prefect copies of A Team & Grown Ups. Today's first stop was to The Children's Place to use the Gift Card Noah got. I am only getting Fall clothes now because he is so set on summer clothes. There is a bunch he hasn't even worn since they will be closer to the end of summer in size 6-9, but he did wear one today for the first time! The other night we did a Fall Fashion Show & he tried on the outfit I got last week. My house is 67 degrees-he wears long sleeves a lot in here! Anyway, got one full outfit that I like for him. Then we were off to see the triplets. Ok it is nearing 3am so I am going to have to cut this a little short but we had another great family day saw both sides & took Stevie home. Tomorrow he has dentist appointment & may get his braces. I was supposed to stay @ my dad's all week with my brother but Debbie is now staying until August 7 & then my dad is flying back with her for the week & I will go @ that time-maybe for good by then. My dad is getting a little too excited & carried away in ideas for how to do the rooms & even a little playroom for Bean. I already know how I want everything painted & anxious to get it all in motion. Now he is trying to talk us into going to Texas & get our dream house after saving awhile for a down payment. We will see! Now we are home sweet home & still have 3 whole days to enjoy each other's company. So pool is in our plans for tomorrow. Noah is a CHAMP @ walking, he gets himself up without holding on to anything & is changing drastically. I wake up every morning laughing when we hear him saying "What's that?" over & over. Now he points & wants to know what everything is. Lurveeeeee him so! I am enjoying this busy schedule & have great plans for Saturday night with the girlies & Sunday is the Wurst Fest with Buddy & Danielle. Finally on Tuesday I should get my car back. I am probably forgetting some things but this is all I can do for now! Here is a Fall sneak peak!

[.Turn up the Heat!.]

Daddy was home with us Monday & Tuesday. The house is looking good as well as the yard. Spent more time @ the pool & got some color, one of the neighbors gave Noah a GC to Children's Place so that's cool. On our way to drop my car off for inspection & take Pancakes to get his haircut yesterday I hit a deer. It sucked. My whole bumper & grill need to be replaced. It looked pretty bad but when Steve got there he was able to get the bumper back under the grill making it look pretty good. Yesterday was H O T outside, Wow! We still managed to have a nice day & went out for Longhorn for the first time in like 4 months. Noah still is not liking any other fruit other than Bananas as you can see in the Watermelon Fail above. Noah & I also signed up for 8 swim classes July 26-August 18th twice a week for only $25..noway I would pass that up. Jessica & Tyler joined too. Tomorrow Steve has an interview @ Cablevision; Company Truck, Paid Vacation, 401k, all the stuff he should have already..right in Woodbridge/Piscataway area & if all that goes well then looks like we will be going back to NJ for sure! Real Estate Agent will be here later this week, we just have to decide if we have time to wait or if we want to consider a short sale..or worse. Hopefully not! We just know we're ready to take a few steps back to get in the location we want to be in & there's no time better than the present! I'm excited & ready. There is also a huge possibility of me going back for night classes @ Brookdale since I already have half the credits & would have people to watch Bean. Will be back after his interview with a clearer idea what the next step is!

[Stars & Stripes for Life!]

Holy Moly, jam packed few days! Yesterday & today we were out all day. Yesterday Noah & I went to Old Navy(sundress), Target(new suit), Kohl's(new tank/him jean shorts), & Foodshopping. Then we came home for all of ten minutes for me to feed & change him, back out to a BBQ for an hour then I met Danielle for Eclipse..SoO good, ready to watch again! Boys met us in the parking lot, went to the Fireworks THEN right back to the BBQ until midnight or so. Noah liked the fireworks. Some "oohh's & ahhh's, "What's that" & pointed. He stole the show @ the BBQ, met a nice couple who have a 10 month old & they loved Noah so much & were taking pictures of him. He made them miss their son Shane who was at home. It was cute. Today I went to Babies R Us to use the $45 I had & got him socks, diapers, meals, and a super cute Amy Coe outfit (green,grey, brown waffle style with a skeleton on back) Couldn't resist. They also had bins like I have in his closet that had a Giraffe in the same green & Monkey in the brown. It was super sweet that I was spot on with the credit & didn't have to shell out a dime. In fact, have .40 on there still! Straight from there we went to my Aunt's & had fun in the sun for sure. This was the first time that my whole family all went in the pool @ the same time. My siblings, both parents, son, husband, cousins, the whole bit! I got some color. This is my first chance in like 3 days to be on the computer-wasn't on once yesterday other than from phone. Whew! Now I can breathe! Got another video of Noah taking multiple steps as he has been. What else? Have plans to go to the pool again tomorrow with neighbors & Steve has off so it is really a day to relax & not run around. Noah got a new suit & float from one of the neighbors & $100 bound in the mail from Steve's uncle. Right now we're about to watch The Runaways with Kristin Stewart & Dakota Fanning. Night!

P.S-Poor Bean has FOUR teeth coming through @ once, our lil trooper! :o(

[Total Eclipse of the Heart!]

Ok, it's been a few days..not too much new. I have been hanging out with Jessica & her son Tyler almost everyday. Going on walks & to the pool. Noah loved the pool this time & was laughing so hard. Saturday I hope to see Eclipse with Danielle & all of us are going to the fire works after, I also have a BBQ during the day. Sunday, we're probably going to my Aunt's house. We are thinking more & more about moving back to NJ. My dad offered to make us an apartment in the back part of his house & stay there until he goes to Texas. We could save a ton because my "room & board" would be getting DJ off to school & we can pay my car off in a jiffy. Ideal situation? No. But I am really considering it. To save that money, to be that close to friends, family & most important be able to see Stevie a few days a week. When my dad leaves we would take over his mortgage of 1,250 a month & while we stay we can slowly make it to our liking. The attic is totally finishable so we would make the master up there & have 2 bedrooms on 2nd floor with this big common area in the center that would be the playroom. He has exposed beams & a lot of the older house charm that I like. He fixed up the whole place & other than the attic the rest is just some paint & our style. I know I am all over the place with my thoughts but I am liking this option. Yesterday we had sushi-which I am going to attempt to make one of these days! :o) Tonight we had London Broil, Potato & I had Raspberry Zenfindel to drink. Earlier this week I made Lime Cilantro Chicken over Avocado Salsa & we LOVED it. OOHH, duh we went to the Carnival last week which was fun too! Anxious to stay @ my dad's for the week of July 12 & that Friday we have a date to see Inception..hopefully PF Changs too!