No....we didn't fall off the face of the earth!

But we did just get our internet and cable installed at the townhouse, so I have TONS of catch up to do! Since my last post, I still have all the pictures from the beach to post, Conner's birthday pictures, and pics of our new home. No, we didn't buy a house...just rented a townhouse for 6 months to take a breather and figure out exactly what we want to do.

I have got to get to bed right now though, so I promise to get them up on here tomorrow...be sure to check back!

Just a teaser...

He's having a ball!! And so are we!

Well, we tried to keep it a secret from the kids...

but just couldn't! They needed a little bit of excitement in their lives right now! We are headed to Panama City Beach on Sunday! Can't wait to show pictures of everyone enjoying the beach and ocean next week! I may even try to share some during the week, if we have internet service! Check back!! Hope you have a great week too!

I love my doggie!

And let the catch up begin....

Mari Cate participated in Girl Scouts this year and at the end of May they had their Award Ceremony where they received the patches and other prizes that they had earned over the year. Click on the picture above to see all that she earned. We were so proud of her!

The above two collages are from Conner's trip to Parris Island. Well, these are pictures from Parris Island, but rather the first group is from the Saturday before when they were all getting reaady and packed to go and second collage is when they came home. Mari Cate made them a pretty sign even. Frank took a lot more pictures and I promise to devote a whole post to just info and pictures from his trip. He had a great time!

And of course I just had to share some random cuteness with you!! We went out to eat at Calhoun's on the lake for Frank's parents 51st anniversary on Thursday night. Hayden was fascinated with all the fish that came right to the top of the water when the kids were throwing bread to them. And I have a few more pictures to share from that night also...but this is all I could do in one night. Remember to click on the picture to make them bigger and easier to see! Hope you enjoy!

And to show you that we are still around....

Here are a few quick pictures just to show you that we are still around (sort of). I know "some of you" have been waiting sort of patiently for some new ones!! ; ) Homeless people just go to the beach whenever they want to...haha! This was kind of an unplanned trip to the beach, so we obviously werent prepared in clothing! So I "tried" to chill out a little and just let the kids have fun...which they obviously did!!

Oh, and I think I found a house that will fit our family just fine...what do you think? ; )

A sneak peek at Parris Island

Well, Conner and Frank left Monday morning at 7:00 for The Marine Base at Parris Island, SC with 14 other Young Marines and 2 other chaperones for a week of boot camp. Conner was so pumped Monday morning and this is one of the few trips that I have ever seen Frank get excited about too!

They had told them they would not be allowed any cell phone usage, but Frank is able to call me at his desire pretty much and Conner is allowed to call me in the evening after their day is over. Conner is having a blast and so far has gotten to rappell a rock wall (did I spell that right?), tour the gas chamber, and experience the Marines "yelling" at them! ; ) Frank sent me a couple of pictures with his phone, so I thought I would share those.

Conner is in the 4th row, the one on this end...if that makes sense!