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We are back. Hoping to load some pics of Bald Head onto the Mac later tonight. Stay tuned.

Zumba

Normally this would be a farm friday, but it hasn't rained in FOREVER, so not allot is going on right now. Crystal has started taking Zumba classes and encouraged me to try it out. Last night we rode out to a fire station, past the Afton Ridge area, and took the class from the Queen City Dancing Queens. First off, the ladies are all very nice and welcoming. The teacher even sent me an e-mail this morning thanking me for coming. I was worried about everyone watching me and thinking "white girl can't dance", but there were all levels in the class. There were even some older ladies in there with us getting their groove on. I will be going back when we return from vacation, and will be practicing my booty shake in the mirror nightly. Who knew that was SO HARD to do? Instead of yelling out the moves the teacher points and uses hand signals. There was another teacher amongst us, shouting out encouraging phrases and telling everyone to sing to burn more calories. Who wouldn't want to workout to the Black Eyed Peas 'Boom Boom Pow'? My thighs are tight and my upper back is sore, but other than that I feel pretty good. Now.... off to practice that booty shake. I'm going to get that if it kills me. ;)

Island Packing

As some of you know we had to change our plans for next week unexpectedly. After one day of pouting and disappointment, I buckled down and started searching for a place to stay. We found several houses on Oak Island, but decided to go a different route. Bald Head was calling my name. We have wanted to go back ever since our day trip over 11 years ago. For two days straight, I searched the internet for a listing available. I talked to three reality companies and basically had them laugh at me. It seems some houses are booked two years in advance for the week of the fourth. Finally, I found a sight where owners list their own homes. I found a villa that was available from Sunday to Saturday. I called the owner, who happens to live in Charlotte, and we got a great discount. Bald Head is a golf cart community, and I am looking forward to no car for several days. On the down side, the new ferry has new rules. Everything you pack must be contained in coolers, or suitcases or Rubbermaid containers. Large items (bikes, kayaks, surf boards) cost extra. My biggest fear is that we will leave something in the car accidentally, like the charger for the iPhone, and have to pay another 15 dollars to ride back over with it, lol. So, I am in the process of thinking through everything needed and trying to get it into the suitcases, one cooler, and one Rubbermaid thing. Stay posted, this could get interesting! P.S. Do they sell Diet SunDrop on the island? Guess I need TWO Rubbermaid things. ;)

Wordless Wednesday

Tagged

Okay, I was tagged by Twin Power Mommy. Check out her blog, awesome story of what they went through having their twin girls and a great mom.

8 things I am looking forward to.

1. Going to the beach.

2. Getting started on the new bathroom and laundry room.

3. Going to the beach.

4. Washing a load of clothes in 14 minutes.

5. Going to the beach.

6. Everyone going to school this year.

7. Going to the beach.

8. Grocery shopping by myself.

8 Things I did yesterday.

1. Took the boys to swimming lessons.

2. Took the boys to the library.

3. Went to Walmart for underarmor.

4. Washed three loads of clothes.

5. Cooked supper.

6. Picked up the hubs from one field.

7. Dropped off the hubs at another field.

8. Picked him up again in the Gator.

8 things I wish I could do.

1. Relax in a hammock

2. On a beach

3. With white sand and

4. Clear blue water

5. While someone fans me

6. And brings me ice cold cherry lemon sundrops

7. And my kids are playing in the sand quietly, and not fighting

8. See above, lol

8 shows I watch regularly.

1. Real Housewives

2. Weeds

3. Dexter

4. Survivor

5. 30 Rock

6. The Young and the Restless

7. Flipping Out

8. Little People Big World

(these are all DVR'd and are watched whenever I have a moment, could be weeks from now, lol)

8 people I tag.

1. Brandy

2. Nancy

3. Crystal

4. Heather

5. Leigh

6. Bethany

7. Fantastagirl

8. Carey

(I typed this last Thursday, for those of you knew when swimming lessons ended, and were confused)

Southern Talk

9 year old comes into the kitchen Friday afternoon to ask me a question.

"Can we go to a car bashing tonight with Grandpa?"

car bashing=demolition derby

Yep, it's a country boy phrase. Feel free to use it today.

Farm Fridays

Uncle Blake has been square baling this week. Wednesday Levi baled some. It was his first time, he had a blast.
As I was taking this shot, the buddies were talking. "Who do you think is gonna win?" they both wondered. Then busted out laughing. The bale wagon flies.
Landon and Levi. If we are lucky, the cutting will get through today and the planting can get into full swing. Cross your fingers. We also need rain because the corn is tasseling (hubs says tosseling). Very dry around here.

Square Baling Straw

Wordless Wednesday

Swimming Lessons

Say what?

I was straightening some cabinets and came across a contraption that S had never seen.

S- What is THAT?

Me- Well, you put a pecan in here, and pull this, and it cracks open the nut.

S- Oh yeah..... it is a CUT NUTTER!

Me- (trying not to laugh) Or, a nut cracker.

S- THAT'S it, nut cracker.