That Time We Made A Surprise Visit Home! Part 4

The First Week

 

 

Originally we had said we wouldn't be coming home for a visit. In the big picture 12 months ISN'T that long. But after some long talks and Cody working tons and tons of hours, we came to one conclusion, we needed a break, a vacation. We had the option of one trip home during our time here, so we decided that was our cheapest best option. Once we did decide to come home...we decided we needed to see the dentist, make some doctors appointments, and get a few other things taken care of while we were there. Our first week was jam packed!

 

Monday-return rental car, have engagement ring checked, some necessary shopping and afternoon naps

 

 

Tuesday- Momma had to get her hair did! Those girls in Malaysia hadn't done a bad job, but there's no place like home! I highly recommend Mane Attractions in downtown Madison. Ask for Kirsten Quick!  Tell her I sent ya! She'll rock your hair! She did an amazing job! I freakin' LOOOOOOVE my new color! It's even better than what I asked for!

I asked for something similar to this. Thank you Pinterest!

 

Here is my before and after...

 

Before on the left. After on the right.

 

 

 You can't really see the lighter pieces underneath in this picture, but they are there. It's great! I'm in love. I think it just looks so much more natural! That took up a big chunk of my day Tuesday. The kids and Cody were all hanging out doing their own things.

 

Wednesday- Tucker and Cody both had doctors appointments. Nothing to worry about...just trying to figure out why they are a pain in my a@# sometimes! ;o) Then Cody went to work for something...I don't even know what. As much time as he spends at work here...you couldn't have held a gun to my head and got me to work if I were him.

 

Wednesday evening we dropped the kids off at my Dad's house to spend a couple of nights. With all the running around, we really didn't actually sit down and spend more than a couple of hours with anyone. At least the kids could spend some quality time with grandparents. They were staying at my Dad's till Friday then going to their grandparents in Madison till Sunday. WOOHOO!

 

PARTY TIME!!!! THE KIDS ARE GONE!!!!!

 

 

I'm pretty sure we were asleep by 8:30 that night! Wild party animals I tell ya!

 

 

Thursday- Cody spent the majority of his day at work...again. I also headed down to the 'Valley' for a visit.

 His
&
Hers

I just went to visit my residents and some co-workers...I'm guessing Cody may have actually worked.

 

Friday-Pack a bag because Dad and Mom are headed OUT OF TOWN!

Tennessee Bound Baby!

 

I know, I know, we just got here! But it has been 7 months since we had any alone time...we needed it!

 

 

Stuff

I may have taken another blogging break. Oops! I have lots of ideas for things to blog but no patience to sit down and make them happen. Sorry! Today I have a bunch of randomness for you. New, old, interesting, boring. It's a jumble of stuff! 

My hair is all brown again! I LOVE my blonde, but no roots, no upkeep! Yay! Hence the smile! :) 

 

 

I saw this pillow on Pinterest. Uhm, vodka may have told me that a time or ten....two! I can't dance. I don't think...unless there's liquor involved and then, hell, I can fly! Hahaha! 

This guy. He makes me happy. All hard workin', sweatin' busting' his butt off to take of our family. Awwww, he's such a good man. I'm so lucky!

This girl! Will be here, in Malaysia on FRIDAY!!!!!!! What? What?! You know your BFF loves you and your family when she'll take a whole lotta vacation time off and fly around the world to see you! I. Cannot. Wait! Exited doesn't even begin to cover it. 

These 2 beauties! My other BFF/cousin whom I miss more than anything in this world and her sweet little niece. I can't wait to get home and hug and love on them both! And meet miss Layla! Boo for missing out on her first months! :(

Oh, yeah...here's just one of my favorite pics of my sexy husband! ;) love love love him! Hotness right there! Don't hate ladies!

This kid. She wanted shrimp for supper. Fresh shrimp. I told her it was disgusting to peel and devein, but she said no big deal...till she started doing it! It was hilarious. And gross. I really don't know how I eat that stuff! Haha! 

Found this old picture in my bible. My PawPaw Webster with Tatum and Kayla when they were itty bitty. I miss him and Mawmaw so much. It made me smile and a little bit sad. They were the best! 

 

 

Oh, here's that kid again! She had to try on this jacket. I forget why. Here's the big question....Do you really need a jacket like this in Malaysia?!?! It's hot as hell here! 

My phone here. It's not smart! It actually may be from the prehistoric era. I dropped it and maybe broke it the other day. Not on purpose I swear! 

 

 

This sketch. It may now be permanently inked onto my body... 

 

 

This notice on our door. It didn't make me happy. No electricity all freaking day?!?!? Seriously! Get it together Malaysia! 

 

 

 

Just Another Day in Paradise

You sung that title didn't you?!?! I know you did! Admit it! Hahahahaha! I hope it's stuck in your head...you're welcome! 

Anyway....a typical day in paradise goes a little like this:

I wake up and drink too much of this...with too much sugar and milk in it.

Then I check this...

 Usually while drinking all that coffee. 

 And maybe talk to someone from home with this...

Then maybe I'll do this because I'm bored. And I want Tatum and Olivia to think I'm a little bit cool! I am, aren't I? I mean...I have a freakin' blog! That automatically makes you cool, right??

Anyway,

You know we have to do some more of this...

School. Except today we didn't do it at the pool because its overcast and how can I work on my tan with all these clouds?!?!? 

I read some of this...

 Which makes me think...maybe I need to give up that morning coffee with too much sugar and milk...and just about everything else tasty that I miss eating! 

Then...

 I put these on and sweat my butt off! Wanna see? 

Nasty huh?! 

By then I'm usually thinking about dinner??? But now, I've been reading that damn book so...maybe I'll feed my family this....

Instead of this...

 And I'll make them drink water instead of tea or kool aid or soft drinks!  Y'all can see my evil grin, right? You'll probably hear them rioting from here! Hehe! 

Oh, sh*t! I realize THIS is a hot mess...

 

Maybe I'll just let 'em grow and we'll call it ombré?!?! Or maybe I'll go crazy and do this some day soon....

But that still requires up keep, so...who knows!

All the while I'm doing all these fantastic things above, I'm emailing Cody at work. Like 20 times a day. For nothing important. I'm bored. He usually answers. When he doesn't, I 'rass him! I'm sure he gets tired of me (ha)'rassing him. Oh well, poor guy is stuck with me! 

Then maybe I change my mind, or I'm bored, or I just screwed up the polish cause I end up with this...

Then we all eat...not all those veggies I'm trying to force down their throats. Riots occur every time I mention them! And we (they) drink tea or kool aid or soft drinks. After supper we all do one of these things...

 

 Because we have such an exciting life here in paradise!

And we all go to bed dreaming of this...

Not soon enough Bedford, Kentucky, not soon enough!