Truth

I miss what I almost had.

Thats all.

xoxo
S

When is enough just pathetic??

I had this thought rumbling around in my head last night as I was trying to fall asleep. It was quite annoying but it had the voice of Carrie from Sex & the City acompanying it, so that made it tolerable. Here is my thought/question/ponderance:

We have all probably been told that if we want something to go after it and dont stop until we get it.......right??

If you havent been told this, then stop reading right now cuz you just wont get this at all.

Ive been told that, Ive had it pounded it my head to not be a quitter, to not give up and for the most part Ive lived by these "rules".

HOWEVER....

At what point, or is there a point, that your not quitting, your not giving up, your going after something and not stopping until you get what you want.........at what point do you just start to appear pathetic?? At what point is enough more than enough?? At what point are you appearing desperate?? At what point should you get the damn hint and stop already??

Now there are some things, that if its something that only you are involved with, or only you know about that you do, then that may be different......although maybe not, and you are just in denial. Those arent the things I am talking about in this particular blog, so we will worry about those another day. I am talking about the kinds of things that involve other people, that other people are perfectly aware of, that other people have a say in over you, that other people have control of over you. Where is that fine line that determines when they stop seeing you as persistent and dedicated and driven towards a certain cause.....and they start seeing you as desperate and pathetic and just wish you would get the hint already???

I battled this with myself last night and I came to a conclusion for myself regarding this particualr matter I am referring to. If you know me well though, you know that I love other peoples input and thoughts on things. I love to see things from an angle that I might not reach on my own. So tell me......when is enough just pathetic??

xoxo

S

Camp Mickey Dee's

The 4th of July is a time when many load up and take their families camping. We, or shall I say I, are not really campers. To me, camping involves an RV and internet access and TV access and plug ins and real bathrooms and showers........sounds more fun, doesnt it?? Im just not a fan of bugs and fdirt and creepy sounds in the darkness!! My hubby and kids, however, are a different story!! This year was the first year in many that we had all of our kids with us for the holiday. Hubby and I decided to put up his tent in our backyard. I moved the firepit down there and cleaned off all the outdoor chairs. The kids discovered the tent and they were in it ALL day playing. As dinner time approached, we decided on a cook out. Obvious decision, right!?!? And then as it got dark we enjoyed Smores over the fire. We sat and just relaxed and enjoyed the day together.
The next day we all got up and headed to Akron for the parade. My aunt had gotten up at 7am and walked down in her jammies to set our blankets up. lol The kids were all armed with their bags for candy and it was a fun time!! it wasnt as long of a parade as in years past, but the kids got about a pound of candy each and they enjoyed the parade. After that we walked up to the school to see the amazing display of flags. Its a very cool thing to see!! We then buzzed on over to my Grammas house to say hello, and then kept on walking to the park. By then the rain was starting to set in so we decided to head back to our truck.
We had a birthday party to attend after the parade, so that was our next stop. On the way, we saw the two horses that were painted as American flags from the parade being released back into their pasture. All of their horsemates took off running in the opposite direction!! It was hilarious!! The party was great fun!! It was for my BFFs twins so we got to spend time with her and her BF while all of our kids played. All I can recall is lots of fun and laughter and a bit of Sangria and cupcakes. :)
It was raining during the time the fireworks were to be displayed so we stayed home. I found some fireworks on TV and then our neighbors had some big ones that we could see as well.
It dawned on me yesterday that in one month, the kids will be back to school and we will not be able to enjoy our fun and carefree existence anymore. Im going to make sure that each day is spent having as much fun and family time as possible!!
Til next time...

xoxo
S

Worthy of a blog...

xoxo
S

Random SRYS Babble for ROB

So Ive been told to blog. Again. This seems to happen alot. Apparently Im not regular enough for some folks. But at least I do what Im told..........right? lol

Since this is random babble, it most likely wont make sense. If it does, then you have some serious problems. Its ok tho, most likely Ill still love you anyway.

So today while I was getting ready, I noticed yet again how my hair looks so completely AWESOME.......................upside down. I call this my Farrah look, and Ive taken pics of it before. (Miss you Farrah!!) Anyway..............WHY is this?? I mean come on, its just not FAIR!! I used to think that all my friends with short hair cut their hair short because of small children..........now Im certain its because they couldnt take the fact that their hair looked better upside down ANYMORE!! So if you ever see me with short hair...........first look outside and make sure there are no flying pigs........then if there arent, rest assured that I couldnt take my upside down hairs awesomeness anymore.

Knock knock jokes. Ive grown to hate them. My kids can sit for HOURS telling knock knock jokes, making up knock knock jokes, and just driving me insane with knock knock jokes. Im gonna give the name a dual purpose if the joking continues. ;)

What else?

Summer. Well now that its finally arrived, its going well. The kids swim on almost a daily basis. Weve found out that Hannah is our child doomed to be plagued with Swimmers Ear. Max is trying to learn to swim. Brodie..........hes just Brode.

Friends. Weve had some fun with friends on a few occasions. I really love having great friends who we both (hubby and me) have alot in common with. We tend to think we are a bit on the odd side and most people cant relate to us. Im glad I have been proven wrong on this matter!!

Recede. I dont like things that recede. The end.

Big Brother. Its almost time!! Anyone else a fan?? Let me know if you are!!

School. I keep my peepers posted on the job openings. Im torn though, gimme your input on what I should do. 1.) Stay a ST or 2.) try to get an IA spot if one opens in my fave school or 3.) Aimees plan for me? :)

Shopping. Ive done it. hehe I got some good stuff. hehe I cant even tell you cuz its THAT good. hehe Needless to say Im done shopping now for quite a while.

Thats all I got. (Sorry dude, its been pretty chill in steffi world lately.)

Everyone give yourself a big hug from me and know that I love ya and Im blessed beyond belief to have yall in my life!! Each day is a gift, thats why they call it the present!! Friends are the family we choose!! Enjoy the little things in life, cuz one day youll realize they are the big things!! Live, laugh, love!! :)

Til next time...

xoxo

S

Maxs 7th birthday bash!!!!

The boys had pizza (made by Rusty) and drinks in Maxs room!!!



Then they all, and I mean ALL, went out to jump on the trampoline!!!



Jump jump jump!!!!! Check out the hair!! lol



Then we headed back inside for PRESENTS!!!!



I brought out the cake, Max hadnt seen it yet!! His face is priceless!!!
First time I ever used fondant. At least they could tell what it was, lol!!!



The candle is blown out and the wish made!!



Time to play with presents!!!! LEGOS and Star Wars, oh my!!!



Play, play, play!!!



Max is building, Jack is reading the instructions!!



The friends have all gone home and Max is alone with his loot!!

A good time was had by all, I think!! The pizza was good, the cake was good, the company was great!! Our family and friends were here and Maxs best buddies. The trampoline was a big hit. I still cant believe my lil man is 7. It seems like just yesterday he was popping his bippie out of his mouth to say something to us and then quickly popping it right back in. They grow so fast!!!

Thats all for now!!

xoxo
S

The day I joined my life with my soul mate....

Its my anniversary!!!

This rose is our love rose!! :) My hubby and I have spent 8 years as husband and wife and every year has just gotten better and better!!! We were together a year before we got married, and then a year after we got married, we had our Maxeroni!! It sounds boom boom boom, and well, it was!! When ya know, ya just know!! You may hear people say that and scoff at them, but its true. From the moment I met him, I knew he was my soul mate. How did we meet you ask?? Well its a silly story really. We met.........online!!! *gasp* This was back in 2000 and my divorce from my first marriage had finalized. I was staying home with Brodie and Hannah, who were 2 and 3 at the time. They were napping and I was bored so I got online. I went to a website that had a slideshow of singles. I giggled and got some chips and a Dew and put in my wish list for a guy and watched the slideshow. Blah blah blah munch munch munch. I wasnt taking it seriously at all, because lets face it, some of those guys just flat out scared me to pieces!!! Then HE popped up on my tiny little Compaq screen. His tagline was "Your Search Stops Here!!". I seriously laughed out loud, rolled my eyes and went, "Great, hes cocky!!". I read his story about what he was looking for and liked what he said. Then I figured he would be down in Evansville or something totally not close to me. He was in Nappanee!!!! Well, gosh, this couldnt be real. I was sure someone had snatched him up already, but what the heck, I decided to respond to him anyway not expecting a reply. He replied!!! Let me tell you, it was quite the "manly" reply too!! I got to know all about his vehicles and toys and how much mileage was on each of them and every single detail about them. Right away he was making me smile and laugh!! I wrote him back, and he wrote back, and on and on. This went on for MONTHS before we ever met face to face. By the time we met in person, I was already head over heels for this guy. He hadnt let me give in to my need for instant gratification. I wanted to meet him RIGHT NOW, and he told me no, that he "wanted me to find a fault in him first". Awww!!! I dont really think I ever did, but he gave in one day and came to see me. It was easy going and felt so natural to be with him. The kids met him, and dont tell him I told you this but.........this was when they were big into Blues Clues. They kept calling him something that I couldnt figure out what they were calling him. Rusty figured out that they were calling him Steve, the guy from Blues Clues. LOL!!!! Shortly after that I moved out of my house into a new place. Rusty and his friend came to help. I figured he had to like me if he was willing to undertake that ordeal after just meeting me!! :) Shortly after that, and many trips and visits back and forth to Nappanee/Rochester, he moved in with me. Shortly after that, he proposed. Then you know all the rest!! So thats our story!! I put together a video with 8 pictures from our wedding day to celebrate our 8 years of wedded bliss!! Enjoy!!

I cant wait to spend many many many many many many more years with this guy!! :)

xoxo

S

Max Dot Com

Maxeroni strikes again!!! :)

Yes the Maxeroni's creative juices have flowed again. Im not sure what the first 5 pics are about, you can use your own imagination for that!! You can see he is repurposing the brilliant beads he earned at school though!! lol I do know that the last pic is of his latest creation.....a gondola lift (cable car) complete with zip line. We even have a video for that one!!

He took it outside for a longer zip line!!! Sorry about the sideways video. I havent figured out how to rotate it yet, lol, if thats even possible to do with a movie. Blonde moment.

Enjoy!!! :)
xoxo

Max Dot Com

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I was told by Max last night after he asked if he could use my camera to "make sure I put these pictures on his website"!!! So, like a good mommy, thats what Im doing!!

He got a new Lego kit that had to do with knights and a "monster". Its from the Castle collection and its called Troll Assault Wagon. As you can see, his pictures tell a story. I put them in the order that he took them so that you can enjoy the story he is telling!!

Enjoy Maxs website!!! :)

xoxo

Mommy