Chillaxin' and Givin' Props

Mmmm, its Saturday afternoon in my clean house, with nothing to do but chillaxicate.(That would be a traceonics term) I got one baby who is splish-splashing in the tub and the other is in bed not feeling well. Cully has complained off and on about not feeling well, played soccer kinda sluggish and now is in bed. Poor thing. My house is pretty and clean- just screaming "Someone, please come buy me!" I'd just be happy with some lookers! Trace is helping his parents today, so he won't be home until supper time. Hmmm, what can I do with my day at home? Lots I COULD do, but what do I WANT to do? Days like this used to bother me. I like being busy, productive and efficient so a day with no plans would drive me crazy. But, now I'm starting to like them. Too bad Ansley is not taking naps anymore...

I must give props to Pastor G- The other day I had a kitchen sink crisis and he came over and fixed it! This is NOT to say "Call G for all your plumbing needs",because he'd kill me but I was very thankful he was willing to come over and get his hands dirty to help a sister out! And that's not a figure of speech- he really got his hands dirty! My new name for him is All Purpose Pastor!
Living out the Gospel= Getting clogs out of someone else's pipes with your bare hands! Thank you soooo much!

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Spa Day

Today we are having spa day! The joys of having a girl! Ansley loves to get her nails painted, so that's what we did. Then, in true Ansley fashion, she had to take over and do it herself. Well, you can only imagine how that turned out! Let's just say my bathroom has pink accents now. Nice.

But, I gave myself a facial and used all the really nice stuff in my drawer. Ya know all those "gifts with purchases". I save all that stuff for days like today, dreary and stuck at home. I also did my nails and cleaned my rings. I feel lovely and soft and good smelling. All that girly stuff.

Fun times! Come over if you want a free beauty treatment, and we'll have English tea and "biscuits"...

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Today our baby is 3 years old! Can you believe it?!

Ansley's funny saying for the day:

Ansley: "Mom, where's Daddy?"

Me: "He's at work."

A: "Whyyyy?" (in whiny voice)

Me: "Well, so we can live."

A: (in a pouty, whiny voice) "I don't wanna live!"

She really is a Daddy's girl!

Back from TN

We're back from our whirlwind tour in TN. We got there at 9:30 Friday night, went to bed about midnight. (Including the kids, cause they slept on the way) Woke up bright and early the next morning and My mom and I went shopping. I got some beautiful clothes for Spring/Summer- Thanks Mom! We ran into my aunt, so we all went to lunch together. That night we had a lot of family over for dinner, which was so fun! We had a little bday party for Ansley and told them more about what we'll be doing in England. I miss being around my family and its very important to me that they know what we're doing and why.

That was another late night, but I didn't mind because I was able to visit with folks and the kids played with their cousins that are the same age. Sunday morning was great,too. Again, early morning, but we were getting ready to speak at a church. They were very encouraging to us, asking questions, talking with us about their own experiences and very attentive when Trace spoke to the congregation. Then, they asked me to come up on stage with Trace, and they prayed for us. We had some family come to hear Trace and to support us and that was so special,too!

After church, we went to Olive Garden. YUM!!! I haven't been there in forever and how good it was! I'm certain I have gained ten ponds this weekend! With the awesome food Sat night and Sunday, plus bday cake and tiramasu! (Yikes, hope my new clothes still fit!)

Trace met with an old friend in Nashville, so we went back to Woodbury and visited with Grandmothers (all of them). Trace didn't get back until 7pm and we left by 8:30pm! Soooo, the drive home was long and we got home at 11:30.

We are all struggling this morning! Ansley is mourning the return of the rental car. I am too a little, it is fun to drive a brand new car! But, back to the old van...