The Love Boat

Where has this month gone? It has been a crazy month so far. We knew Malori would be going on a cruise in March every since October. We decide we wanted to go but would book our own tickets and not go with the school. We weren't sure who all could go and so we delayed getting tickets. Finally the first part of March we booked our tickets just a week and a half before we were to leave. We got a confirmation, and emails the next day. Then we get a phone call stating we lost our tickets. They didn't come out an totally admit the problem but they over booked it. So in one week we were to be on a boat that we took vacation time for and to watch our daughter preform on a ship, but we didn't have tickets. We did get our names on a waiting list and called 3 to 4 times every day to check. We were told if we showed up at the dock and someone didn't show up we could get their room. So we decided to take a chance.

Wednesday Kevin, Cortni, and I took off for New Orleans. We arrived at the port around 11 and checked in. They put our names on the top of the list and told us to come back at 3. Everyone is suppose to be checked in by 2:30 and the ship was scheduled to leave at 4. We walked around the French Quarters for awhile and then headed back to the port.

It was about 10 till 3 when we checked in again. We were told to wait and they would see if they could find a room. At about 3:45 we were told to head up to check in, they weren't sure yet but just in case wanted us to be ready. We left our suitcases by the front and went through security and to the registration. The workers were all leaving (because everyone else was on the boat) but the manager had to call and finally found us a room on a sold out ship.

We were trying to check in but then they realized our luggage wasn't going to make it so Kevin and Cortni took off back out of the terminal to get it. Then back through the security carrying all of our luggage while I continued to get us book. We then ran through the tunnel and made it on the ship about 4:10.

to be continued . . . . ..

watchin the boat we really want to be on!

You Know He Loves You When...

I worked all last week and Kevin had off Thur, Fri, and Saturday. So when I came home Saturday afternoon, he had cleaned the first floor. It looked and smell nice. He also made supper. (I did help and I also clean up, the lest I could do) Thanks babe!!

RedNeck Snuggie

If anyone knows my family you know we are all about joking around. My sister and brother in law start a good one with their son Drew. For Valentines Day they bought him a snuggie because he is always making fun of it. Before they sent it to him at college they posed in it and made a valentine e-card. So when he got it in the mail he decided to do some posing too. It is so funny! So Kevin and Malori and I are working on coming up with a redneck version. I will post pictures as soon as we have them. It's going to be great!

My Baby is Getting Married!

I haven't got around to posting this but last Thursday Britni and Sebastian got engaged. We had meet with Sebastian several weeks ago and he told us he would propose around Valentine's day. When Britni told us they were going out to a very romantic restaurant we kind of figured that would be the day. We waited all day and finally at 11pm she called to tell us. We are very happy for them both and I feel like they are a good match for each other. It's exciting and life changing. In some ways it feels good that there will be someone to watch out for and care for her. I know we always will be there for her but it's nice to know Sebastian will too. Britni has turned from a little girl who was always curious and clumsy. She would manage to get herself in strange situations. From fall in toilets, crashing on roller blades but Cortni was the one bleeding, getting lost in Paris, getting lost in Chicago, getting lost in Danville, never really passing her drivers license, going to 2 weddings, 1 funeral, 2 receptions before getting to the right one, enjoying the arts, and finally growing up to be a beautiful, resourceful, very organized and a still a little gullible, women. She has always been adventurous, and comical, and caring. Sebastian is lucky to be getting my daughter and we are lucky to be getting a great son-in-law.

A Romantic Night?

Most Valentine's Days seem to be as busy as other days. Kevin and I are usually working, Malori is at school and then games, or practices after school which leaves very little time to celebrate a special romantic day. So I usually fix a special meal for supper, set the table with white and red stuff, candle, flowers, china, but this year since it was on a Saturday and Kevin didn't have to work we (Kevin and I) though we should go out to a nice restaurant. All week we had several ballgames and even at pizza 3 times. In small town after 9 not much else are open. So Friday comes around we both have the day off and call around to see if any place is doing anything special, dinners, music. We did find a few options. Malori ask that morning what I was fixing for dinner Saturday. I said dad and I are going to go out. "What, you always fix a fancy meal and give me presents. You can not do that!" (quote from Mal) Kevin and I looked at each other and said we didn't know Valentine's Day was for the kids? So Saturday morning Kevin and I decide (since we didn't get other plans made and we were tired of running around and being gone all week) we would just fix dinner and spend the evening at home. I had to work but would be done at 3. Kevin and Malori went to the grocery store and got the food, came home and set the table and started fixing the dinner. When I came home I help finish dinner we exchange presents and ate. Bruschetta, salad, stuffed shells, and brownies! We get done and Malori declares she's off to the girls sectionals she has to cheer for. So Kevin and I enjoyed a fire in the fireplace and just being together. We did enjoy our day with and without Malori.

After note: It was really nice for them to fix dinner but you should have seen the mess. They used every pan and dish they could find. Sunday it took me quite awhile to clean up. Thank goodness Valentine's Day only comes around once a year.

Senior Night

Saturday was a full day of events including the last swim meet and last home basketball game.

Senior Cheerleaders got to lead the pep band. Good thing they knew what to do because these girls didn't have a clue in what they were doing.
Me and Mal and Kevin, last time we will ever do this. Don't get me crying.

Cheerleaders

Malori and Dad at sectionals in Crawfordsville. Last swim meet. I just kept trying not to digest that thought so I wouldn't start crying. All three of my girls were on the North Vermillion Swim Team during the time they were in high school. I think this is one of the things I will miss most.

Malori had a great year and broke many of her own records and the schools. We are really proud of her not only for her accomplishments but for the person she has become.

How to get my sweet to be sweet?

In anticipation of Valentines Day coming, I have been trying to think of something to get Kevin or something different to do. We almost never get to do anything on Valentines Day except some times me making a nice "red" dinner. One of us is usually working, and/or Mal has something at school. So this year it's on Saturday which Kevin has off, no swim meets or basketball games! Now if I can come up with something.

Better yet how do I get Kevin to come up with something?