Noah the songwriter and artist

The Leaf Lover by Noah Michael

(Starts with a "Beautiful Guitar solo")

A few weeks ago

There was a leaf falling down

to the ground

then i never saw a branch

the branch was shakin the leafs off good

Now lets sing

Wouldn't you like to see a monster trucks show

I love you so much

But, the love goes forever and ever

Hallejuah

This is the best Monster trucks

Buffet at Red Rock

Usually not a big fan of Buffet's. you wait in a line forever, the food is never upto par but, you're starving after waiting so long you eat it anyway and it was too much $$$. But, dang we all really liked RR's Buffet. Worth the lines and the food was fantastic! Mom and Dad got a gift card for their anniversary and decided to take the whole gang out. It was a nice time out. Kids had a great time and ate sooo much. Noah loved the shrimp and Ella loved the Bar-Q - well it was actually sweet and sour sauce but, she calls it Bar-Q. Ha! The best was her face and reaction to the dessert station. I swear she had the same reaction Christmas morning as she did when she saw all the cake, pie, ice cream and sundae bar. She was so happy with her pink ice cream w/ chocolate, sprinkles and strawberries. It was fun!

Don't Judge Me!

Okay, so I am far from a clean freak if you've ever been over our house you will probably see some dishes in the sink, some unfolded laundry in the hallway, always some toys, and the occasional misc mess that i just hadn't got to yet. I wouldn't say i'm a slob but, I'm a mom, wife and just plain busy. I have priorities and usually a spotless, clean house is not one of them. Anyhow, so the kids like to take all the cushions off the couch and jump around. I was getting some work done on my laptop (no I wasn't on Facebook- I was putting in orders for PC last day of the month) and I look over on the couch and see a few crumbs then in the back something shiny like a christmas bulb! Then I see another shiny bulb as the keep jumping I can see more stuff way back there. So I decide to go in and investigate turns out I have the deepest couch and my whole arm fits inside. I dug out to my surprise about a boxof old cheerios, goldfish, snack wrappers, game peices, old toys kids haven't seen in years, combs brushes, an infant toothbrush of Noah's and just junk. I had to take a picture cause I was pretty impressed how all this stuff has been collecting back there. But, no cash...booo! Anyway, don't judge me. If you've been to my house while it is a little messy then we are true friends and if you don't like it chances are you won't be coming back. I try to enjoy the mess because mostly it's the kids and I know someday in the blink of an eye i will not have toys scattered, cereal spills and that will be when they are grown. So I am going to enjoy it, or try to at least!

My "Surprise" trip to see Robin

So a while back i thought I would go to North Carolina for Robin's 30th birthday. I bought the ticket and only a few people knew i was coming. because i needed a ride from the airport I had contacted some of her friends and I thought her friends at work could arrange a b-day dinner that I could pop in on for the big surprise. It almost turned out but, a few days before she was very suspiosous and convienced it was me. I didn't give in till I was in Dallas on a lay over and she called me. Although it wasn't the actual surprise i had planned she was real happy i was on my way. Her friends Jessica and Kristy came to pick me up and she had no idea they were coming so that was fun. A big group of us helped her celebrate with Margaritas and mexican food at one of her favorites. it was so much fun. Then I got to meet Huey, hers and chris's new pup. He is so cute, 10 week old mastiff. he is going to be a biggie. robin and I stayed up drank some wine and watched a movie and went to bed. Cole came the next morning and i surprised him. we went to see diary of a wimpy kid and had lunch. It was fun to hang out with cole (who is almost as tall as me) I can not believe it! Then we went home for a quick nap and back out to dinner and home for more movies and fun. Sat. morning robin and I went to zumba class and then we dropped Cole off with Robin's mom for spring break and an Egg hunt. Where Robin and I kinda got stranded but, it was funny. Her mom came back to give us a jump and then we were off to shop and go to see Bounty Hunter. Then after the movie we had Japanese food so I was happy. Came home and jsut did our normal hang out and talk. Took the most hilarious hidden video of her (which i am never allowed to share) we had some great talks and laughed till our tummy's hurt then fell asleep. Sunday morning it was real rainy so we went on a mission for some hot soup. Ended up at Ruby tuesdays with brown salad, yuck sweet tea and hard biscuts. But, did have good soup! It was about time to pack and leave already so Robin web cam'd w/ Chris since he was getting ready to leave to come home while I web cam'd Tim and Noah. It was a great trip, always is. Just what I needed. Although it was a fast 3 days they were filled to the max with good times. can't wait for the next one already.

Mom & Dads Big Surprise

I had been planning to have a BIG surprise party for their 30th anni for a while. I just love to plan things and especially surprises. I decided on a Luau theme since they really wanted to go back to Hawaii but, couldn't I thought we could bring Hawaii to them but, better yet have all their friends and family there too. So planning was going well invitations sent, gathering all the decor and menu planning. then i talk to my mom one day and tell her my fake plans for the day so she doesn't get suspicuos and she tells me that she was thinking that they would renew their vows since they didn't have a real wedding just got married at the courthouse. So I got off the phone and called my pastor at church which she is also an ordained minister that performs weddings. She was open and very excited to help out with the surprise ceremony. I called the bros, SIL's and GG to tell them the NEW plan. Phew was it a busy 12 days. that's right pulled the whole surprise wedding together in 12 days. Got mom 3 dresses to select from, and got to work with all that weddings entail. It worked out cause they decided to get a room at MGM the day before so we could all decorate and meet reherse the days events. Yes, I said reherse. I called a meeting, had an agenda and we walked thru every detail. The time arrived and guests all parked inconspicuously they were there and everyone got quiet. Mom came in first and the look on her face was priceless. dad was pretty funny also he just had this dumbfounded face and said WOW. After seeing everyone, the boys took dad to the man cave and the girls led mom to her room. Where we asked them if they wanted to do it all over again. Anf they both said YES. showed mom her dresses and started getting her hair and She was just shaking she was so nervous. Dad was getting the news and getting ready himself. Then tim and dad went outside, I walked w/ Noah and Ella (holding the leis for them) and Robbie and Ryan walked mom down the isle/stepping stones to meet dad below the arch in the yard we decorated. It was so nice the hawaiian version of somewhere of the rainbow played and everyone sat on blankets in the grass for the ceremony. It was very much 'Their dream wedding" I was so happy that they were hapy and you could see the love and something about 30 years of memories made everyone laugh and cry. We came in for a toast and cake. Then watched a video montage I made of their lives together. It was a pretty amazing turnout. I was so glad to have had everyones help and support to make this vision for my mom and dad a day they will remember forever.

Keagan's 5th

Last month we went to celebrate with Miss Keagan on her 5th Birthday at the skating Rink. it was the first skating b-day we have been to. I took Noah and Keagan out to do the Hokey Pokey and the chicken dance they loved it. Noah had so much fun. He has his own skates and of course so does his momma from back in the day. Lots of childhood memories at that place. so happy to celebrate her b-day with her. Melody put on a great bash. I was hurting though the next day from holding Noah's hand the whole time keeping us both from a wipeout. Happy to report no one got injured and we stayed up like pros the whole time. Tim doesn't skate at all but, he even had lots of fun in the arcade with Ella the whole time. We have to go skating again sometime we all had fun. Happy 5th Keagan!

Latest w/ The McGeary kids

It's been a little while so I wanted to post what has been going on in our day-to-day house.

Kids play many pretend games together now. One of which is when they team up and eat monsters all around the house. another one is a new show they like on Nick Jr. called "Umizumi' noah is "Geo" and Ella is "Millie" they have a brother named "bob the robot" it is really cute, they go on missions together hid from aliens and eat monsters. They crack me up daily.

Noah still plays bowling multiple times daily. He tries to get Ella to play but, she prefers playing 'wipies" she get a wet wipe or paper towel and goes all around the house cleaning everything.

Ella has really found her voice with her big brother tells him what's on her mind. My favorite was in the car one day she told him "I don't wike dat attitoo" it was hilarious and the great part was she was right on. He has a bad tude that day.

Anyhow, Tim and I are getting ready to celebrate our 10 year and hopefully going to cancun May 12 for a couples retreat. It really is a lot of planning but, it will be worth it.

well, that is it for now busy, busy busy...