No longer MIA

MIA...

Some of you may have been wondering if I fell off the face of the earth (I would like to think you worried at least because the alternative that you didn't notice I wasn't here for like a week would just piss me off or depress me one.)

So, I thought I would update you on my absolutely wonderful, crazy, exhausting week.  I had the grandgirls here. All 3 of them at once. Am I crazy you ask.  Possibly so. BUT, it was fun all in all.  I actually only had 3 discipline issues and they were minor. My house has now been christened by the youngest peeing on the livingroom carpet. That normally would totally piss me off but with the help of xanax and the fact that all the carpet is getting ripped up to be replaced by wooden floors helped the situation.  We just got out the spray and wash and had it scrubbed. They I sprayed a ton of lysol on it to disinfect while making a mental note that part of the carpet is to be yanked up next.  (If you will recall I am steadily yanking up the 4 (Yes I said 4) Layers of linoleum and all the carpet in my house to redo them in bamboo wood.) 

Anyways, back to the point. The other 2 incidents involved hair pulling.  I had to laugh secretly because both incidents were warrented. Rennie was just being a stubborn butt both times and each sister yanked her hair.  Of course I scolded the other 2 for being ugly and then had to scold Rennie for being ugly to cause it.  LOL  

So, anyways, my fun filled week included things such as: 

Paint by number

Visits with Spongebob at the Ice Cream Shop

Geocaching 

A SPA Night complete with a manicure station:

A Facial Station:

  A Pedicure Station:

 Fingernail Polish Station:

 A Makeup Station:

 Complete with fake eyelashes!

Of course we had plenty of movies, popcorn and candy throughout the week: 

But now I am only hours away from taking them home and I know I will miss them but I won't miss the mess I now have to clean.  I think I need Molly Maids!  

Yeah, Yeah. I know. I'm a glutton for punishment but it's fun while it lasts! And yes I'll do it again!  LOL 

A Brag about my Megan Beth...

My Megan Beth was absolutely FANTASTIC last night in her Strings Concert.  It was even more amazing than I thought.  You see our school district (PUBLIC I might add!) had their 33rd annual Evening With Strings.  Grades 5 thru 12 combined together to put on one of the most amazing public school music events I have seen in a long time.  Over the years it has grown so big that they have had to split it into 3 separate nights just to accommodate all the schools and satisfy the Fire Marshall. 

So, what does that mean? Well, it means that even though this picture seems to show what one would think were all of our schools were there. But in all only a handful of elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools were scheduled for last night.  

Here are a few shots from the top of the bleachers where I sat. 

Now, this one above is a picture of the floor. This is where middle schools and the high schools sat. Look closely (in bottom right corner) in the stands and you can see that is where the 5th graders sat. 

Below is a better shot of the bleachers where the 5th graders sat. 

As you can see they filled almost the entire side of the gym!

The music director for the district said that there were over 1000 students participating last night alone!

A few more arial type shots: 

 Now, to get more specific and brag on MY Megan Beth. What a little performer she is!  Every time she is nervous as all get out but as soon as the show begins she is on her A game.

Here Megan Beth is before the concert practicing: 

Here she is with her friend Gwenny before the concert: 

I'm so proud of all the kids last night, but of course I have to admit I am a bit biased with my Megan Beth!

Fiesta & what I love/hate about it! (Part 1 of 3)

First of all I am not originally from San Antonio. So, I know that I have not been born with the fiesta gene pouring through my veins. I realize that causes a problem right out of the running gate because come April every year those born in San Antonio with the all powerful fiesta gene lose their ever loving minds!

By now, if you are one of those San Antonio born fiesta freaks, you are probably sending me death rays via the your pounding headache waves that you have as a result from partying entirely way too much. (haha! I'm sorry but this is funny because you most likely are on your way to work this morning feeling all wonderful like and here I sit in my Pjs drinking my coffee and preparing for a day of work from home! Don't hate me because I'm resourceful!)

But don't hate me too quickly!  I say this because it is I (and a group of about 50 other parents and boy scouts) that work our asses off to set up an entire city block for you party fiesta freaks to enjoy this mayhem!

Without people like us you wouldn't be able to sit in a nice hard comfy chair while you saw ridiculous fantastic things such as this: 

   

and this:

Now there were a few cool things like this: 

 And of course if you are an old car buff 

like the hubs then you would like this:

 and this:

And then there is always the one thing that makes you 

scratch your head and wonder what were they thinking?

Yes, that is a purple poodle! Being in my 

"Boy Scout Role" I was NOTdrinking that day!

To Be Continued..................

Fiesta & what I love/hate about it! (Part 2 of 3)

Having been a productive citizen of San Antonio since 2004 I think I am ok to tell you the things I love/hate about Fiesta.

Things I HATE and I do mean HATE!

4.)  No matter HOW much sunblock I use this is what I
end up looking like EVERY 'effing year!
(using that word just for you Loader Girl!): 

3.) Those DAMN party horns.  I can't stand them!  I swear these
things are EVIL! Everyone that thinks they are cute or cool
should be forced to walk around for a day
with on stuffed right up their ass!

2.) I hate parents that get so flipping drunk or worse aren't
drunk and don't watch their bad ass bratty kids!

1.) I hate it even more when those parents of those above
mentioned bad ass bratty kids get pissed at me because
I yell at their kids to get out of the way of our guys carrying heavy
boards like this:

God forbid I keep I yelled at their little "angel" and kept
them from getting bashed in the head by a huge heavy board!

To Be Continued..............

Fiesta & what I love/hate about it! (Part 3 of 3)

Well, I can't very well leave you with a sour impression of me regarding my views of Fiesta now can I? So, here it goes. Here at the things I love about Fiesta!

Things I LOVE and I do mean LOVE!

5.) I love the tradition! I mean come on 1891 to 2011? 

That's some serious crazy partying going on! Who can't love that?

 

4.) The uniforms! Who can't just LOVE this? Air Force, Marines, Navy, Army, 

I don't care! It can get the blood pumping pride in our country stirred up!

3.) The medals! OH MY GOSH! I love them!  Tradition in San Antonio 

is to collect parade medals from anywhere! You can buy them from the Fiesta Store

or you can even catch them at the parade if you are lucky enough 

for someone in the parade throws one to you!

As you can see people wear them and 

build their collection for years!

I even started my own collection this year! 

These are the ones I caught.

And this is the one Megan caught. 

2.) The trains on the dresses of the Parade Ladies!
The saying is Royalty Reigns! And in these dresses I definitely agree!

 

Parade Fact: Fiesta is just now over as of yesterday and work 

on the 2012 dresses has already begun!

1.) And finally??? My favorite of all favorite things about Fiesta? 

SHOW US YOUR SHOES! 

(You can also see a beautiful shot of another train!)

Tradition for years has been to scream SHOW US YOUR SHOES

as the floats pass by with the pretty Royalty Court ladies.

It is so fun to see what hides beneath those elegant gowns!

Slippers

Boot Scootin'

Boots!

Flip Flops!

This is MY personal favorite! Margarita Time Baby!

House Slippers seemed to be quite popular this year!

Even Tennis Shoes!

And so there you have it. My favorite things about Fiesta! Until 2012 my friends!