Holy Cow.......I hope you didn't hold your breath!!

I know...I know.....

I know that when I said I would resume my writing...none of you thought it would be 3 or 4 months from then.....all I can say is OOPSIE!!! After all of this is sort of explained(since we really don't have hours upon hours to read my life story) maybe....just MAYBE....some of this will all make sense!!

First.....I hope everyone had a fabulous 4th of July....even though it was wet =)!! I have to tell you about the little fireworks stand I saw a couple of days before....Now we all know that these stands come in all shapes and sizes..from the gigantic super Wal-Mart of fireworks stands with every kind of blow up, make loud noise, sparking masterpieces-right down to the lean-to on the side of some backwood's road that has maybe some things that pop and only has one of each item.....we have seen them all. Some have gas stations connected...hmmm...gas and fireworks??? Who's brilliant idea was that??? ANYWAY....some have little snack bars and air conditioning......If I have seen it, I'm sure you have.

We have even seen some of their awesome marketing campaigns and deals meant to entice you in.....example..the old BUY 1 GET 4 FREE.....uh yeah...not really a deal since the one you actually pay for is priced 6 TIMES what any other stand is charging...but you know there are people out there that think -

HOLY COW!!! I GET 4 FREE!!! WHOOOO HOOOOO!!!

Silly rabbit......

What I have never seen in my life what was what Joe and I ran across on Friday night......

It was about 9 pm or so and we decided it would be a good evening for a nice drive and to go get our fire power for the following evening.....We had been running our behinds off for the week, and the preceeding month prior. We got in the trusty Jeep and headed south down highway 55...The windows were open..you could hear the crickets start to sing the further south we went....We kept our eyes peeled for those cool circus tents full of fun........we saw none for about 15 miles or so....we reached Herculaneum and the first one I saw was Phantom Fireworks....if you are familiar with this place, you know it's like a giant warehouse full neat sparkly things =).....what I discovered from my view on the highway , was that hundreds of others had the same idea as Joe and I...there was a line OUTSIDE the building..it wrapped AROUND the parking lot, and they were waiting to get INSIDE!!!

NO THANK YOU>>>

We drove on........

Finally, we took the Farmington exit off the main highway and decided at the next light to turn around and head toward 61/67.....

That's when I saw it......

A small "lean-to" type stand connected to .......yep....a gas station/snack bar. It was small. There was room for one person to walk back and forth in front of the small selection they had....sort of resembled a carnival game stand......that wasn't what made me start cracking up....nope....not it at all.

In all my days, I have NEVER seen this and why they thought it was an awesome idea to bring in crowds, well....was WAY beyond me.....Set up in the right corner of the parking lot right next to the stand was........are you ready???.....I wasn't......

It was a.......

KARAOKE STAND .....

Yep, some dude out in the parking lot signing and inviting others to sing....I want to know WHO thought...

Fireworks and Karaoke = Good business!!!

Then again, I did say it was the Farmington exit......anything to make a buck?? Sad part was, the poor DJ dude was the only one participating...in fact, he was the only soul there.....sad, very sad.....I just had to share.

Now for some catch up for some of you......

I have been a very busy girl and Joe has been a very a busy boy.....most of you know already but for those that don't.....

WE ARE GOING TO BE PARENTS IN OCTOBER!!!

Yep. We are having a little girl. Joe was a little disappointed, as all guys probably are when they find out it's not a little boy that will be trailing behind them, but a sweet little girl instead =)

I am a little scared but Joe seems to be ready for her.

I have to say that he has been wonderful and I couldn't have a better man in my life. He's been patient, giving and all without complaint. He's the love of my life =)....

I will try better to stay on top of this and post some preggo pics and keep you updated!!! I missed writing here!!

LOVE YA!!