{Doing TJ in the Heat.}

No phone calls from camp.
I am not sure whether to be glad or sad.
More glad, I suppose.
My Bible Study was cancelled due to my sweet friend being ill.
So, I went to the gym.
Like everyday.
Then I decided to do a little TJ.
I bought nothing.
Except a pump soap for my bathroom.  Boring, I know.
But on occasion I go there and see absolutely nothing I cant live without.
I can almost be certain the next time I go. . .I will want (need, of course) everything I see.
That's the way TJ works. Its just a Crazy Good Store that way.
Had some Chic fil A.  Love.
I also love the fact that Mr. Chic fil A took a stand. . . and didn't later apologize.
That's seems to be the new norm.
State what you believe.
Tick People off.
Apologize the next morning.
No apology needed Mr. Chick fil A.
And to celebrate I had fries instead of fruit.
I considered doing a Facebook Police Post . . . but I changed my mind.
You know that's what I do.
I see things that should be criminal, raise an eyebrow, say nothing, and continue to scroll.
A recent status stating something to the effect of "getting my conceal and carry license today!!"
 . . .pretty much cracked me up. I wouldn't exactly call that announcement "concealed". 
If I am toting a weapon. You wont know.
And neither will anyone else.
Thus.The.Name. Conceal and Carry. 
Gun Giddy Girls make me nervous. Boys too, for that matter.
Arent the Olympics great?  I love them. 
The Mr. is going back to college. . .did y'all know? No? Dont feel bad. Neither did I.
Surprise! Full Load. Starts August 20 something.
I mean. . . he did mention it . . a time or two . . .but today he mentioned books and money.
So its real!
I am ready for FALL. This weather makes me cranky.  Everything is hot. 
I will be happy when I drive by Sharums and see mums and pumpkins.
My little Lily has cheer camp this Saturday.
My little Buddy has a birthday party this Friday night.
My little Clayton will get a T Shirt and a hose off from our local fire dept on Thurs.
Good Times.
Summer is rolling . . .on . . .by. . .

Talk Later.
Tonia

{My Months, Weeks, Days, Hours. . .}

I put two of my babies on a bus to church camp today. I really hope my baby boy is sound asleep right now.
I miss them already.
I have done some back to school shopping.
No school supplies. . . yet.  I cant get motivated to even look at the list.
I have been a busy bee with my work.
I am tired.
We took a short little trip to Branson Saturday.
Fun.
I really like to shop at that Tanger Outlet.
I had the best meal of my life at Olive Garden last week.
I was super hungry.
I have been swimming. Love.
All the laundry on my couch is folded.
It will remain on the couch for a bit.
Its not hurting anyone.
I switched from Tide to Gain.
I will go back, but I like the smell of Gain at the moment.
Doing a White Load as I peck. White Loads are my most favorite.
Clean White T Shirts. Love.
FasDogs. Almost over.  Clayton has loved it. Good Choice. Football practice. . .is here.
Bible Study Tomorrow.
Flowers on the porch are growing just lovely.
Lily gets her braces off next month.
The Mr. had a root canal the other day.
I bought a desk.
I am ready for The Lucky One to come out on DVD. August 29th? 28? btw.
I am in love with Yogurt.
My little Lily looks like a young lady.
My litte Clayton is a pre teen. no doubt.
My little Carson is going to be in the 1st grade. . .he has only wore a cape 1 time this summer.
I remember the day. Super Hero Days are just about a thing of the past at this house.
It is a sad day.
Time for bed.
This post needs pictures.  I have one for almost every snippet.
Maybe later. . .
Talk more soon.

{Just tell them.}

Hello my Sweets! Summer is inching closer to being over. . .

(Pardon the photo quality. . .)

We celebrated our End of Season with some swimming. . .

and cookie cake, thus the face.

We have been "dog-sitting" these past couple of weeks.

Okay, I just thought I was a good mom.  All you moms out there that allow

your kiddos to have dogs. . .y'all are the real deal. Me. No.

I love the idea of having a dog. BUT. . .they are crazy insane work.

So here is KUDDOS to all my dog ownin' moms.

This past week was Art Camp.  These two had an absolute blast.

Kids Art. One of my most favorite things. Now. . .if I only had it displayed in my house.

Miss Lily  headed to an American Girl Birthday Party

this weekend.  Her and McKenna had a great time!

Mr. Clayton is doing FASDOGS. He wasnt going to but

after a rush morning change of plans. . . he was signed up.

Let me just say what I am sure all you good mothers already know. . .

Kids dont always need options.

They just need told.

Have a great week!

{Just what I needed to hear.}

A friend sent me this today for encouragment, and I am so glad she did. . .

Isaiah 50:7

The Lord and King helps me

He won’t let me be dishonored

So I’ve made up my mind to keep on serving Him

{Dreamy Love.}

On a recent trip to CV's I stumbled upon Blue Bell

"SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY".  My-O-My.

Lily asked what that meant. . .

I said in my best southern accent,

"Oh Sugar, you come on in here and sit a spell a'while we

catch up.  I am going to fix us some sweet tea. Can you stay

the night? We would love to have you! Why, I am

going to put on a pot of beans and cornbread! You stay!

You stay as long as you want! We are so glad you are here!"

Lily laughed & laughed!

&

I ate & ate the ice cream!

Dreamy, Love. Just Dreamy.

{Snippet of Summer. . . so far}

Am I the only one that has to gasp for air when I see that it is June 17!

Where is time going?

I am so enjoying our summer. The Mr. has been to Arizona, New Mexico,

Texas, Little Rock, and back to Texas. . . I am just enjoying him being home.  I

am not concerned with scheduling trips but just enjoying being home . . . with him in it.

Some of my photos I have shared on instagram, but I oh how I miss my

little blog spot!

I sure have neglected it! 

Baseball has ended and it was super fun! Buddy played pitcher this year.

We took a trip to Branson, Clayton sure thought this Jeep was nice.

He sure is getting older. . . 

I am STILL going to the gym faithfully.  I STILL cant run a mile at once.

BUT, its okay.  I am Better.Faster.Stronger.Everyday. Right?

I love Debbie Fritche too! Love & Adore her.

(Gym Owner) 

I also adore my new sneakers.  Hate to Hate on NIKE, but they sure

arent putting the best shoe out there for running/walking/jogging. . . whatever you can do!!

We took the kiddos to see Avengers.  God sure didnt spare some people in the

imagination department.  Isnt that great? God is so good.

Neat movie, a tad violent, but neat.

Clayton has been to church camp.

He had a great time! And I love when he is able to spend time with his friends.

  I love that they have

a great time but also do service projects. 

(I am glad I wasn't there. . . my nerves. . .) 

The Mr. and I have been to a couple weddings recently.

Great time! 

They looked like babies getting married! I told The Mr. we were

younger!  Bottom line: We are getting OLD. 

I kept kiddos at VBS.

I LOVE being in the classroom with the kids. 

This weekend The Mr. was in Little Rock for work and

we were able to tag along for a banquet.

I loved meeting some of The Mr.'s friends from other

agencies. I love putting a face with a name. Love it. 

(Above photo: Little Rock / Criminal Justice Class) 

(Bass Wedding) 

(VBS Kick-off!!)

(Arkansas Travelers Game: Little Rock) 

Sweet Buddy.  When he heard his Daddy was wearing a tie . . . so was he.

(Yes, I know it is crooked, but HE fixed it. . . so in my eyes. . . its perfect.) 

Boys. Boys. 

Buddy met "A real FBI Secret Agent". Really cool for him. He gave Buddy

some cards and told him to call if he ever needed him. . . Lord, I hope not. 

After a long day at Magic Springs (this past weekend) we ate down on the

water at Lake Hamilton. Oh, how I love the lake . . . ocean. . . water.

Pretty much any kind of water. . . except for ponds. I am really not a pond girl.

(Whatever a "Pond Girl" is?) 

(Love that man.)

Well, pardon the long, out of order, pretty much random post but that is

a Snippet of our Summer so Far!

Back to Little Rock tomorrow to see my sister!

Talk Soon!

{March in May}

Happy Monday! I was looking through all my 2000 photos and

seen a few I don't think I shared (?).  Spring Break was  

rainy, but we managed to have some fun.

The Janet Huckabee Nature Center is very close 

so we headed there one day for some fun festivities.

The kids loved the rock climbing wall even though. . . 

it was raining. 

My kids. . . no fear. . . none.

Crazy. 

I love their little adventurous spirit though.

I don't like heights so I am. . . no fun. 

Mom and Carla (showing the rainy radar). 

Coloring before the Critter Crunch. 

They fed a mouse to a snake. . . so stinking crowded, I missed it. 

We had "Cousin Fun". 

Rachel. 

\

"Clark", Me, & Rachel 

I hope you enjoyed some "March in May".

{Boy on a Purple Scooter}

I have a headache today. . . not sure why. I don't get headaches

very often.  I put together (I had help) a baby swing this morning for

the nursery. . . maybe that is why. I must say they make swings that plug-in now!

Impressive. 

I thought I would share some more photos of my "Farm Day."

I am a tad confused on my photos because I have photos from my phone, church

camera, and my camera. . . so I really don't know what I have shared at this point.

Although most of these photos appear to be "Instagram-d" or "poor quality".

Just for the record. . . Buddy caught the fish. 

 That was very important to him. 

Here he is.

The Baby.

Embarking on his last week of K.

Lord, somebody get me a stretcher.

This is tough on me.

The kid has already pulled his first 2 teeth all by himself.

This "growing up" thing isn't phasing him a bit. 

Lily continues to do well with her braces.

I was sad to hear about Dr Harper's house catching fire.

(a portion of the 17,000 sq feet). None-the-less

I am certain it was a frightening day for them and

I am thankful nobody was hurt.

He is a great orthodontist. 

She went for Beach Colors on the rubber bands this time.

Green & Teal.  That's my girl.

Speaking of the beach. . . you know where I think I want to go?

Savannah, Georgia.

I want to see the plantation houses, and eat at Paula Deens restaurant, of course.

15 hours 57 minutes according to my MapQuest.

Mmmm? 

Y'all ever been??

Time to start thinking about Teacher Gifts?

I mean my kids had the most amazing teachers this year!

Mrs. Beck!!

Mrs. Robbins!!!

Mrs. Cox!!!!

Geese. . . what do I give them . . . my right arm??

Y'all have any ideas??

(My sister received the below from one of her moms at her school in TX) 

Afternoon fun on his bike. 

K PTO Program

"Bunny Boogie"

(Pitter Patter goes my heart) 

I haven't been able to talk to The Mr.  I got out of my car a split second Monday and. . .

missed his call! I left my phone in the car at church last night and. . . missed his call.

I suppose the man is okay.

(This photo is from the Death March) 

Afternoon fun. Boy on Purple Scooter. 

There we go. . . Sweet Girls on Purple Scooter. 

Have a good day!

Talk Soon!