Weekend Blur!

What a blur of a weekend...

First: Let me me fix a cup of much needed coffee on this Monday morning, sit back, unwind and rewind.

~Fortune Friday~

~Skate & Tigers Saturday~

~ Niece or Nephew Anticipation Sunday~

Warning: You may need to a cup of coffee yourself, this may be a long post.

Now.....let me quickly take you back a few weeks ago while cooking dinner, kids doing homework and of course as always the TV was on. In fact Wheel of Fortune was on and Max saw a runner, running across the bottom of the TV screen, advertising that Wheel of Fortune would be taping shows in New Orleans. All you need to do was, send in a self addressed, stamped envelope, for a chance to win tickets to the tapping's. Max said, "Mama!" "Try to win some tickets for Granny."
"She would love that!" Soooo....why not, right?

To my surprise just a few days later in the mail I received,

(4) tickets!

After a week of  Work, LEAP testing & two baseball GAMES...Friday was here. Max had early dismissal & I check Lucy out of school after her math test. Then Mama, Max, Lucy & I head to New Orleans to see about a lady named, Vanna & a man named, Pat.

After becoming delirious from standing and waiting in line for almost 2 hours we finally made it to the third row. Right in front of a local New Orleans Zydeco band.

~Rockin Dopsie Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters~

http://www.neworleansproducts.com/fanclub_dopsie/dopsieabout.htm

They were Great!

We watched (3) shows that will air, May 2nd, May 3rd, & May 4th....(9) different contestants, (3) wardrobe changes and lots of  bloopers.

The cameras did scan the audience many times, at the speed of light! Just a prediction...ummm, You may not spot us in the audience but I can assure you, you'll hear us.

We did lots of Applauding!

RULES: Cameras & phones were prohibited!!!

No pictures and No food or drinks

You will be told to leave and be escorted out of the building IMMEDIATELY!! 

  

Of course, the temptation was killing me to pull my camera out but dared not! For I was sure sirens would go off and bright spot lights would zone right in on me.  OMG! My palms were sweating and my heart was pounding.....dieing to just get one picture. Telling myself, "It's not worth it." Thinking, I really should of left my camera in the car so I wouldn't be so tempted.

{At this point, I'm feeling a strong connection with Eve and the forbidden apple}

I don't remember the whole first show....I couldn't think or focus on anything else but getting a picture of that fabulous stage & Vanna's spectacular dress. 

The first show ended and suddenly I hear.... "As Pat & Vanna leave for wardrobe change and our new contestants come out, you are welcome to walk around, go to the restroom, AND TAKE PICTURES!" WHAT?  Did he say we could take a picture?

Oh Boy!! I was so excited that I didn't leave my camera in the car.

 If you'll notice, Max has a mouth full of M&M's that Pat Sajacks security guy gave Lucy. {Hints, No food or drinks!} Ugh!

Mama' sitting in the audience. {3rd Row}

Bummer, No pictures of Vanna or Pat but it was Fun!

After the shows, we headed to "Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant" to grab a bite.

http://www.lucysretiredsurfers.com/

It was a "Fun Fortune Friday!"

Saturday: We all were invited to a "Roller Revolution" for our dear friend's son's 8th birthday.

This should be interesting! {it's only been about 30 years since Rob put skates on}

I opted to NOT skate, even though I was once a pro skater!

Lucy & and my beautiful friend, Marla

Happy to announce, no one suffered any major injuries. 

I know what your thinking.....

"Awww, Max is helping his little sister with her skates."

This is where pictures can become deceiving....he is in fact ripping her foot off  from her leg because she couldn't get her skates off fast enough.

Well ya see...Max was in an extreme hurry to get out of Skate Galaxy, for he had a date with a few buddys of his out at "The Box" to watch the LSU Tigers & the Auburn Tigers War Eagles play a little baseball.

Max, needless to say made it out to "The Box" with his buddy's Blake, Kyle & Coach Dean.

From what I gather...Max scooped up, Mikie Mahtook's foul ball and later got the whole LSU Tiger baseball team to sign it.

Max, Austin Nola {Tigers short stop}& Blake

Knowing if I had been there the "Mama-razzi" would have been in full swing. But that's all I got folks! This high quality photo from Blake's camera phone or is it a phone camera?

SURPRISE!

Sunday after church I made my new Niece / Nephew a little Easter onesie.

BOY? GIRL? IT'S A SURPRISE!

Thinking to myself, 'What could be boy or girl....humm, how about a carrot?"

My Bother-in-law, Marky{Rob's brother} & Sister-in-law, Kelly are expecting a baby any day now... for sure by Wed. April 20th.

Aunt Patti, must have goodies for new baby & my precious niece, Lily. {the BIG Sister}

The little carrot was so darn CUTE! I had to make Lily a matching shirt.

little Carrot & BIG Carrot

Well there you have it, my BLESSED & very GREATFUL weekend blur!

Spring Fever in Franie!

Spring is a great time of year

Winter's gone, now all can cheer!

After a day of yard work at the lake, I took the kiddos to have a little fun in the sun. 

 Y'all ROCK!

A huge THANK YOU to Robby & Mark for being so AWESOME and without any hesitation always willing to help out Granny. Xoxox!

The House "Pepop" & "Memom" Built

In the mid 70's,  my Grandfather "Pepop" & my Grandmother "Memom" retired and built this casual, "A" frame, 3 bedroom, 2 bath house on Lake Rosemound in St. Francisville, Louisiana.  I have spent many summers and long weekends here throughout most of my life.  

I miss my grandparents everyday.

My Mother now lives in the house and I'm so greatful that my children get to experience this little slice of heaven.

One of my favorite thing to do up at the lake, is sit on the porch and as my Pepop would say, "Just Gab."

And Oh, how I miss "gabbing" with my Pepop.

Water was still a bit cold and the kids were told they couldn't swim.....no getting their ears wet.  They couldn't go any deeper than their knees.

Not so much because the water was too cold.....but

  because my Mother-in-law called me on the way up to the Lake and said, "Be careful if you go swimming!" "I had a dream last night that Lucy drowned." 

Knowing they all would be just fine under my watch, I didn't want to test her premonition. So... I made some excuse up and said, "you kids have LEAP testing this week at school and you can't afford to get sick, so...no getting your ears wet." 

Respecting my rules, as good little children do, they entertained themselves by netting minnows and digging mini ponds in the sand to trap them in.

Emma's cute little minnow.

{poor fella}

Speeking of "Poor Fella"......Max thought he would be "Jaws."

 No worries!

He didn't really eat him but he sure did make the girls scream!

Once again, because they were told, "no swimming," they decided to race eachother up and down the beach. Hoping to accidentally fall in the water.....oops!

Time to get out the water, play a little b-ball & dry off.

Another blessed day!





Bunny Treats

Aren't these little carrot boxes super cute? I made a few and stuffed them with delicious Starburst jelly beans.

How To & Free download:

http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/how-to_carrot_treat_boxes.html



  

Tagalong Cupcakes

DARN!!  Really Wish I had another box of Tagalongs.

Came across this recipe and wanted to share with all you

"Tagalong Fans"

http://insidebrucrewlife.blogspot.com/2011/03/beware-girl-scouts.html

"PEACE OUT"

WE SURVIVED!

We made it and honestly, it   was   fun!  No one became sick, no one cried for their Mommies, no stings, no cuts, no bites {well, no snake bites}, bumps, or bruises.   We all survived..... a little sleep-deprived but we all returned in one piece.  Not sure how soon I would want to do it again, lol!  But I definitely would do it again. We couldn't have asked for better weather, which made "roughing it" not so bad.  Technically, I don't think it counts as "roughing it", when you have an electric fan blowing on you all night, you didn't have to pitch a tent and a toilet is just a short 20 yards away.  I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to experience a weekend with such amazing little girls and witnessing lifetime memories. 

TANGLEWOOD

Our Camp Unit

What every girl does best when they get together..........break out the junk food!

Of course.........Girl Scout Camp would not be complete without Samoas!

Getting Ready for the Canoes and learning..........

Team Work!

My Girl

I Loved all the signs around camp

SWAP Time!

S'mores!

Yes! We did meet up with one of my biggest fears.

Our Cabin

{Note: to your right, just 20 yards away..... yep, bathrooms}

Inside our cabin

 

Bathroom

Guess Lucy was feeling a bit "In touch with Nature" after a weekend camping.

PEACE OUT!

"Gettin A Bit Nervous"

  My sister, Jennifer and I have stepped up and signed up to be "Camp Moms" for a Girl Scout camp-out this weekend.  We are both new to this and it is our girls (Brownies) first camp-out.  They all have worked so hard selling cookies to earn their own money to attend, "PEACE OUT GIRL SCOUTS" camp. {That is the theme this year}  It is also the first time for a few of the girls to spend the whole weekend away without one or both of their parents.  I think, that is what is making me a bit nervous? What if one child begins to cry and wants to go home........What if one gets sick? What if?  What if? So many "what if (s)" come to mine.   I don't know if your like me? Seems when I plan an adventurer, vacation or event with my children, I always think........"This is going to be great!"  "We are going to have so much fun!"  "Can't wait for the kids to meet, so in so!"  THEN SUDDENLY.........the worst thought comes to mind and instantly anxiety kicks in. Am I the only one who does this or is that just a "MOM THING?  {shaking all bad thoughts out of my head} Okay, enough panic Patti!  Time for happy and positive thoughts!

All packed........Ready or Not here we come!

My Homemade Camp Tee

PEACE OUT!

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