Guess who's playing Cornhole in her backyard soon??

I can calm down again because I have found someone to make me a cornhole game. I actually had posted something on facebook about cornhole, and one of my old baseball friends messaged me and told me not to buy one from online, (he says he's seen a lot in person that most are cheaply made) and that he could hook me up with a guy that sells them locally. I figure since my friend also makes cabinets for a living he knows his wood, (and apparently cornhole boards). It's also cheaper then buying them off ebay, etc, AND he custum paints them... so now I have to figure out how I want mine to look. Of course Dave says he wants one painted in Virginia Tech colors. We didn't even go to school there, and he was a huge UVA fan until Michael Vick made fame. Bandwagon fan all the way! I could care less if Michael Vick even plays freaking tag football, much less for the NFL again. I don't mind Virginia Tech though seriously. I just like to tease the husband.

I would like mine to be painted like a baseball field, or just hot pink and then I could put a big 'ole decal on it or something for my name. Decisions, decisions.... Maybe we can get one board painted the way Dave wants it, and then I can get mine painted like I want it. You need two to play anyways.

Tonight I have softball games (my first games of the season) if they don't get rained out. I am excited but then again bummed that they are so late at night. We play double headers and our first game is at 8:30pm! That's way to late for this chica. But given the talent I saw on the field the other day at practice, there's a chance the slaughter rule will speed things up a bit!

In other random news I am itching to get home because we had the kitchen and dining room painted today. If anyone local needs a awesome and also cheap painter let me know. You will be so happy your mouth will hurt from smiling when he's done. I went with red for the kitchen and this super pale blue color for the dining room. Tuesday the plantation shutters get installed in the kitchen and then I can sit back and smile, and not boss my husband around for a while.

I am addicted....

Today I had kickball which turned into batting practice for softball, and playing cornhole. I have an awesome farmers tan now. I have never played cornhole before or ever heard of it. BUT, it's fun as crap. Guess who will be proud cornhole board owners soon? If nothing else my kids will be champs at bean bag toss one day.

**Edit, stole this picture off google, these aren't my cornhole friends, but with that being said I think the guy in the white hat is hawwwt.**

So I was watching TV and there was a infomerical on this detox cleanse thing. I'll admit it, I am curious. I'll do anything to promote weight loss. I was looking through my Costco coupon book and I found a coupon for the one the TV was talking about, so I might be attempting it. Any thoughts or experiences out there from others I need to know about? I'm not going to wind up in the hospital from this am I?

I heart TJmaxx even a little more then Costco...

I have a confession to make. I have been going TJmaxx/Marshall's crazy this past week. It all started last week when on a whim I popped in and found a cute Lilly P polo in my size. I love Lilly P stuff, but I don't own any that fit me. All the Lilly stuff I have is for the kids. Mostly from consignment and Costco (my Costco has the dresses again this year for kids but same prints as last year) I had heard urban legends about Lilly P in Tjmaxx, so I was excited to find stuff this year. Sadly, I just can't wear much of their stuff as I can't pull it off. You have to be super duper thin for most of the looks to work, or be a child. To buy them in the actual Lilly stores, you have to be ready to spend some serious bucks. I mean seriously, some of their stuff costs as much as I paid for my wedding gown.

I about stroked out though when I found heaps of the stuff in the kiddo section of Tjmaxx. I seriously grabbed everything they had that would fit my kids. I even bought a cute dress that wont fit anyone for 2-3 years lol, but it was sooo cute and cheap I just had to have it. So then I started wondering if the other TJ's had Lilly stuff in stock, and so I ventured out to all my local stores. I was only let down at the Hampton location. Today I went to Marshall's and hit the jackpot again. They even had lots of stuff for ladies, but again it was all stuff that would make me look as wide as I am tall, or look like I should be riding the short bus.

I scored Lilly dresses, skirts, shirts, pull overs, bathing suits, shorts, and even some Vineyard Vines stuff. The girls are going to look so cute this summer, and I didn't break the bank. I am dying to get to the Va Beach TJ to see what I can find there.

I just love Tjmaxx in general. It's like a treasure hunt every time cause new stuff comes in every freaking day. I always see something I like. Don't even get me started on the homegoods section.

**in other random happenings in my life, I was attempting to make up a yoga pose on the floor in the den thinking I was all cool and creative and Dave told me I should name it the retarded dolphin...guess I shouldn't bust out that move at the yoga studio in front of everyone...

Easter recap

I thought Easter was really nice this year. The weather was really pretty, and it was just a fun day. Dave ended up taking off this weekend which was a nice surprise for me as he was supposed to work. We went to an egg hunt Saturday and played at the park. Sunday we got up, checked out what the bunny left, and then ventured to church. Yes, church. We have never gone to church as a family before. I know, I know. It's just hard, and I wont lie, I look forward to my weekend to relax and get house stuff done. It's hard to fit it in. It went well. The church we went to is the one Dave's family belongs to, and the one we got married at, etc. I did not grow up in a church. You can pray for soul if you want if you think I am going to hell because of that.

Anyways, the kids were clearly confused by this whole church outing. Emily went to the nursery, and we attempted to take Laura and Rachel to the kiddy room. Rachel was fine, and began checking out the toys, and the other kids. Laura was cool until she realized we were leaving her there. Instead of leaving her scared we just took her with us. She did fine during the service, so that worked out. Funny enough they had the kids in the daycare area do a little parade in the sanctuary during service. Emily and Rachel were so confused poor things. They had Emily in a wagon, and Rachel was shaking some noise maker thing. It was cute. We had a good time though, so I will try to go back more. I even found out they have Yoga class, so hey, maybe I might fit in.

We had lunch at my parents house, and then went to a local park to play and let the kids burn off all the candy they had consumed with Dave's brother's family. It was just a perfect day.

Happy Easter!

I had my first softball team practice yesterday. I am playing on a co-ed slow pitch team this year. I always get nervous with the first practice after not playing for a while. The worst was a few years ago when I first played after not playing since high school. Girlfriend thought she was going to have a panic attack and be laughed at by old high school buddies on the team. Last night I wasn’t as nervous, but hesitant, and it went fine. My teammates seem very nice. Not everyone on there is exactly coordinated, but hey, it’s all about having fun and just being active. Last night was the first time in a long time that I have been playing when I got this feeling. I don’t think I can really describe it, but it was just a feeling of excitement and love for the game, and feeling fearless. It’s like my drive for softball was back or something. I used to play a lot in highschool and what not, and be all aggressive and pumped up about it. Seriously I was a nut about the sport and just a different person on the field. I never cared about getting hurt or looking like a nut. When I started playing back in 2007 I was happy to be on the field again, and liking it, but my edge was gone. I was scared of the ball somewhat, scared of being hurt, feeling out of shape, timid, and I ‘ll admit I prayed the entire time the ball wouldn’t come my way. I don’t know what occurred last night, but my drive for the game is back. All I want to do now is going play catch or some crap. I am such an idiot for not going out for the team in college. What the hell was I thinking.
In other active news, I got asked to play on a kick ball team. Seriously. Not. Even. Kidding. I busted out laughing at the very thought, but I did agree as I think it will be fun. I used to enjoy it in grade school at least. Maybe I should scope out some elementary kids for some pointers or something. Oh well, it’s active. I need something to help burn off all these Reese Eggs I am stuffing my face with. Seriously, I bought a package of 6 the other day that I planned on putting in my kids easter baskets… umm yeah… they ended up in my belly before the end of the day…all six of them…