Just Keep Swimming!

I've been swimming laps with a friend over the past few weeks in an effort to get into better shape. I have always been a swimmer. I was on a swim team for several years quite some time ago, and I have always wanted to get back to it. Typically, Eileen and I swim for about an hour four to five times per week. I'm so glad that I have been given this opportunity. Not only do I feel better, but I have gotten a pretty good tan going long before summer really even starts!

If Looks Could Kill....

Just wait until she's a teenager!

So Funny!!!

This is absolutely hysterical!!!! You have to take the time to see some of the practical jokes that people come up with!

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C4 Skate Night

The kids and I met Angelyn and Chris at Skate World on Saturday for the C4 (Calvary Chapel Children's Church) get together. The church rented out the whole place, so we didn't have to worry about the music or other kids. It was fantastic to just let them go. They ordered pizza and several of the parents brought cookies and such (which did not help my Weight Watchers Adventure at all). I hope C4 puts on another one of these nights soon. It was awesome!

Rachel won 1st place in the race, and Sam got to see two Supermans! Two of the guys dressed up as "Captain Calvary" and "Dynamo". They had capes and everything. Sam was thrilled!! Even though Sam didn't skate very much, he did get his exercise. He ran laps around the skating rink all night long. Yes, he slept well that night!

Emmy got her fill too. She didn't quite know what to think with the music and lights. She even fell asleep at one point!

Sam

Rachel's prize was a glow stick. She was the loudest screamer there (go figure).

I could never even begin to try that. You go, girl!
Emmy was happy to just suck on her fingers.

Ang got to love on Emmy for a bit. It's so hard to get Emmy to look at the camera sometimes, so we work with what we are given!

Emmy - 5 Months Old

Little Miss has reached 5 months. She's growing like a weed. Her legs are solid baby fat, and I think that it may very well be the cutest thing I have ever seen. She shows more and more of her personality each and every day. She plays on her mat on her tummy and back like there's no tomorrow, and every now and then, she comes really close to crawling. Her eyes are brown, just like Sam's, but her hair is still bright red!

We are so excited to have Emmy as an addition to the Corley Clan! She is such a blessing!

Happy Birthday, Joey!!!

We will always love you....No matter what you wear!

My, Oh My!

This was taken the day that I met Cody so many years ago! I am so proud of him. He's such a wonderful young man, and I can't wait to watch him grown into the wonderful, God fearing adult that I know he is going to be!

I love you, kiddo!

Is Pink Allowed?

I used to play softball in high school, and I was pretty good. I played a little city league after high school, but it's been probably 8 years since I did that even. I got together with some friends to play against the Dept. of Juvenile Justice this past Friday. I can tell you now that I haven't laughed so hard in a very long time!

Of the 4 of us, none of us truly wanted to play, we just wanted to hit, but Jenny made me laugh so hard with her pink helmet and pink glove. The "coach" was asking who wanted to hit next, and here's Jenny, in all of her pink glory, saying "Ooo Ooo! Pick me, pick me!!!" as Angelyn pushed Jenny out into the field. I think Ang and I lost it at that point, and I don't know that I ever recovered. Tears were streaming down my face from laughter! I eventually got to hit, and I made it to third before someone forced me out!

What an amazing day! I had such an awesome time. I just wish Steph could have been there to play too! Maybe next time!

Jenny, Me, Angelyn, Katie

Growing Like a Weed!

The Little is almost 5 months old! I can't believe it!

Here are a few fun pictures that we've taken over the last few weeks!

More to come...

Babby & Uncle Bart

Patti & Bart just recently celebrated their 20th wedding Anniversary! Congratulations, you two!

The OLD days

This picture was taken some time ago. I'd say mid 70s, but Patti could tell you better...

Left to Right: Rusty, Joey, Patti, & Beth.

Useless Information

How to tell if a crab is a boy or a girl:
Flip it over. If it's belly looks like a lighthouse, it's a boy. If it looks like a beehive, it's a girl.

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Cookies Update

Weight Watchers Update:

I have officially lost 16 pounds since the first post of my never ending Weight Watchers Journey. I only have to lose 13 more pounds before I am back to my "Pre-Emmy" weight.

Currently, my total weight loss is 59 pounds.

More to come!

Puppetshow to Boot

Sam's imagination is running wild. Earlier tonight, he was running around the house as a horse, and just now, he was lying on the floor talking to himself. He is constantly sending himself to timeout (just like we would), and pretending that he is some sort of animal (my personal favorite) is the frog..."wibbit! wibbit!"

As Sam is lying on the floor, talking to himself, all of a sudden, he switches his tune, and suddenly, his foot has become a puppetshow.

"Hello. I a puppetshow", says Sam, as he wiggles his toes.

This may be the cutest thing that Sam has done in a very long time, so I run into the kitchen to grab the camera. Of course, I make him do it again. He goes on for a few more minutes, and then, all of a sudden, both feet pop up on the edge of the couch.

"Hello. I two puppetshows", Sam exclaimed!

My poor heart. I don't know if I can take much more of this kid. He melts my heart on a daily basis.

Easter, 2009

We spent our Easter weekend in Interlachen and Tallahassee. The kids had a blast at the Interlachen Easter Egg Hunt, and us grown-ups had a wonderful time visiting. Joey got some awesome pictures for me.

Interlachen

Once we got back to Tallahassee, we went to bed for an exciting Easter Sunday.

We went to church Sunday morning, and then, headed over to Grammy's house for lunch. Grammy's church had an Easter Egg Hunt that the kids really came out on top of. I'm tellin' ya, they're competitive...just like their Mama! I don't think that anyone had as many Easter Eggs as the Corleys did! After the Egg Hunt, we went back over to Grammy's. We went there like we have never been before.

Cody drove us there!

Yes. It has happened. My kiddo has gotten his Learner's Permit, and he drove for the very first time. He was somewhat freaking out with Rusty in the front seat. I think that he was intimidate, scared, excited, etc all in one instance, but, Cody did an amazing job. We let him drive nearly every day this Spring Break. He even drove himself back to his Mom's today (interstate and all)! I'm so proud of him! He's such an awesome kid!

Tallahassee

The Big Jump

Brett, my nephew, went sky diving for the very first time yesterday. He said that it was AWESOME. We were talking about it, and I'd have to say that, as much as I would absolutely LOVE to jump out of a perfectly good airplane, I think that I'm gonna have to pass on this excursion. I will now be living vicariously through Brett when it comes to insane stunts. If I didn't have the "littles", I would seriously consider doing it, but I have to be responsible.

Now, you too, can live vicariously through Brett. Here are some of his pictures!