Bump, Set, and.....OUCH THAT HURTS!!!

Yes, I was trying to have fun playing volleyball again. Everything was going great for just about 5 minutes! Then I go up against the net to hit the ball over, and the next minute I'm on my rear end. Not so fun anymore!! I landed on my ankle just the WRONG way because the next hour I'm in the E.R. room with x-rays being taken. Good news is that it isn't broken BUT it is badly sprained. Swelling was terrible and I'm home on crutches. Many instructions were given about how I can't do all the normal day activities like: taking care of the boys, taking a shower, walking, !#!#@@$#$!!! Anyone who knows me knows that this is EXTREMELY hard, as I am stubborn and have always felt that I could take care of myself. So after a few days of bitching and complaining, I'm starting to get around a little better. See an orthopedic doc. on Tuesday and hopefully I will be back to my normal self soon. Go on vacation to the Grand Cayman's with Stew in July, so I am making sure to rest (best that I can) so we can enjoy ourselves. A good friend asked if I wanted to play again, and of course I answered, YES!!!

Sweet Home Alabama..

Vacation on the Gulf Shores of Alabama was GREAT!!! Some highlights:
1. Wedding was beautiful and relaxing
2. Great family time
3. Pools and ocean
4. Coming home nice and tan

Had a great time with lots of family members and enjoyed the peaceful days on the beach. Attached will be some pics!! Keep enjoying your summer :)

UPDATE

Well, haven't posted in awhile because I have been CRAZY busy!! School and baseball are now over and I can look at pictures from the past few months and just wonder where the time went. Field trips, field days, Award ceremonies, Hershey Park getaway, and great baseball memories! Austin ended his school year with top honors of straight A's and O's in above level classes. He and only 4 others were acknowledged with Academic Excellence at the end of the year! PROUD moment for mom. Collin turned 6 on me just last weekend and I just wonder where all the time has gone.

Baseball went GREAT for both boys, and I am happy to say that Collin smacked an inside the park homerun on his last game and was just grinning from ear to ear. A special friend was there to see this and that just made it extra special. Guess he had a pretty good coach for the past 2 years...ha! Anyways, next year he will play on the 7/8 field (even though he will still be 6 at the time) and I am stepping down from coaching. Time for me to relax and enjoy being a "mom" and help out with both teams but not fill my plate so high with responsibilities. Austin also did very well on a team that has so much talent. His team won the division and came in 1st place. Austin had many amazing plays and his attitude is what makes me so proud. Always a happy, go-lucky kid!!

Can't end my blog without mentioning a special someone who has come into my family's life and has made such a major impact. This special guy has been around since February but not until recently have I realized that this IS working. The love and support he gives to me and the boys is amazing, and I realize that I am finally opening up and letting someone in again. IT'S AN AMAZING FEELING!!!!

Well, I need to go and continue packing for our family vacation. My cousin is getting married on the Gulf Shores of Alabama, and we fly out tomorrow for a week of sun and fun on the Gulf. SUMMER IS HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Attached will be a mixture of pics from the last few months. ENJOY YOUR SUMMER!!!