BJ has finished fifth grade!!!!!!!!!!

We had a great day at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.

BJ's final walk down the red carpet. Yes, I cried.

Why?

Why is it that no one writes letters anymore? The only mail I receive are endless envelopes of bills.
Why do I have so many bills?
Why is it that 10 years ago, we lived off of 200 bucks a week? And now that's impossible.
Why is it so hard to stay in touch with family and friends? Especially when you really want to, but just can't.
Why is my son growing up so fast?
Why do I have to get old?
Why is it that Bobby just can't say no to some people?
Why do I have so many questions today?

Mother's Day

Mother's Day was great! Needless to say, it is one of the holidays I miss my mom the most. I always miss her, but when holidays come and go, it's hard. The pain is still here and I miss her greatly. Never realized how much I needed her until she was gone. And sometimes... I want my mommy!!!! Anyway, I am lucky that the two best guys in the world treat me like a queen. Wouldn't have it any other way!

4-wheeling for Travis's Birthday

BJ had a great time riding all day!

Bobby rode a little bit. But he liked sitting around telling us his "stories".

My nephew Travis loves to go 4-wheeling. So that is what we did a few weeks ago for his birthday. I have included some picks of this eventful day. Some dude actually got stuck in the dunes before we got there. Throughout the day people stripped his truck! Yes, it is true. I didn't take pictures, but I was absolutely dumbfounded. Just goes to show you- either don't drive your truck through soft dirt, or don't leave it unattended. Hello- we live in Tampa. :)

SPRING BREAK!

BJ is trying to show Marcus how to use the skimboard. Thank goodness we had wax on it.

There were a few "wipe-outs". But all in all, they had fun.

BJ was buried in the sand by Marcus and Travis.

He thought it was pretty cool until sand got into his mouth.

Here is BJ. Yes, he is getting super tall! And still skinny as ever.

I am so excited that it is Spring Break!

To kick it off we went to Indian Rocks Beach yesterday. We had a BLAST! BJ skimmed on a skim board and we swam for hours in the cold but refreshing Gulf of Mexico. The current was pretty strong. One wave took me down and my bathing suit bottom too! It is funny now, but I was scared to death. Of course all I could think was how awkward it would be to have my pants down and drown! LOL. Anyway, we all survived. No one wanted to go home. Hope we will have good weather the rest of the week and get to go again!

Whatever

So, I get everyone to vacate out of my house, and who is still aggravating me about money??? I need this, I need this, I need this.
It is a good thing I am on medication. I might go crazy.
Then again, hopefully I will be able to say NO. One day. I am getting there. If it wasn't for the kids......
Anyway. I am pleased to have the house to ourselves. :)

I can't believe it took us 10 years to get a family picture done. Our first ones were when BJ was 1 month old!

BJ is 11 years old now. My how he's grown. It happens way too fast. So to all of you with young ones out there-- enjoy it while you can.

I can honestly say that I am blessed to have such a wonderful son.