Forgot to mention

Should have said on yesterdays post that we have now been here for 1 whole year, can't quite believe it.

Backt to last night though, Nick and Rach ended up going swimming, Rach was moaning about how much weight she has put on during her trip and then proceeded to break the step ladder while climbing out of the pool...priceless....needless to say, poor Rach was mortified and is having to put up with much ribbing from Nick

Also meant to mention that while we were sitting out on Sunday night we saw a shooting star, which was amazing, I don't think I've ever seen one that spectacular before.
There was a big meteorite shower over Alabama in Nov 1833 which is why the number plates in Alabama have 'Stars Fell on Alabama' written on them. Little bit of trivia for you.

This is my number plate which Nick bought me for my birthday last year, I was really embarrassed about it at first but now think its kind of cool. talking of number plates there are many weird and wonderful ones about here, I wish I had a camera with me so I could take snaps of them when I come across them out and about, UNVRKNW - that one took me ages to work out, 4PSNAPD, MOMOF4, STJ MOM, PRAISIN, ATHEIST - which was pretty gutsy since we're in the 'bible belt' down here.

Schools Out For Summer

Well, the children started their school holidays last Thursday, the 22nd May and I have them at home with me now until Aug 13th when they go back to school. I'm sure I'll manage as we have a busy first half of the holiday with visitors and holidays planned.

Rachel is with us at the moment, minus her luggage which didnt make the plane, she has been on a round the world trip since February, caught 14 flights and didnt lose her luggage until here. We had a drive out to the shops this morning for a few essential items so she was able to use the pool - when she wasn't being pestered by Lily.

We are sitting outside drinking wine now so I will go before I type something incriminating..

Hey Ho

Another week has passed in a haze of ballet recitals, end of season parties, birthday parties and a visit to the Alabama Nature Reserve for a talk on snakes native to Alabama - apparently there are 41 with 6 of these being venomous.

I'm afraid with our lack of skill and crap camera this is the best we could do for the ballet recital, -must go shopping for a new camera before our summer holiday. The recital was a success except for our error in not buying a bouquet to present to our little star at the end. 'My bad' as Lily would say. Yes, unfortunately she has turned into quite the little american.

Mothers Day

Yesterday was Mothers Day here and I had a lovely one. It started at about 6am when Tom & Lily woke me up with their gifts that they had made at school. After I had recovered from the early start we went to Waffle House for breakfast - Cheese n eggs, raisin toast and hash browns - delicious. the children had chocolate chip waffles and Nick had an omelette and sausages.

Then we went home via the doughnut shop and bought doughnuts for coffee break, we ate them round about lunchtime then we went out for dinner to Jim N Nicks BarBQ where we ate lots more delicious food. What a fab day - no cooking at all.

Today I have been swimming, 50 lengths at the YMCA, that might just about have worked off one quarter of the doughnut! Luckily I realised that my swimsuit had disintegrated in the wash and was now see through before I went out and I was able to wear a different one. Had a rather embarrassing incident last summer at Myrtle Beach with an old bikini when I hadnt realised it had become somewhat see through...

Its Hot Already

Well, its officially hot and humid already, we had a massive thunderstorm on Thursday night and Toms baseball game had to finish early. The lightning started as we raced home along the interstate but luckily we got home before the rain really started. As usual our sun room flooded and we had to bail out two large buckets full of dirty rain water.

This morning was Toms final baseball game against 'the parents'. It was a close game but the boys won by one run. Tom was very pleased, so was I actually as even though the parents had to play left handed I managed to hit the ball and run to the bases. Hopefully Deanna managed to get some photos of us all in action so I will post them when I get them.

The rest of the weekend should be quiet, just lounging around the pool and chilling out. Will let you know how Lily's ballet recital goes on Tuesday.