A fantastic journey here….

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Normally we make the trip to FL in a 1.5 days. Hey – you would, too, if you were driving with my boys! This year we decided to stop in NC and visit with one of my close friends and her family. Her son is a couple of years older than Andrew and as he put it, they are brothers from another mother. He really doesn’t know how true that is!

The Three Amigos!

The Three Amigos!

I love this woman!!!!

I love this woman!!!!

Saturday evening was very relaxing with dinner and hanging out – much needed after spending the day in the car. On Sunday we went to The Lazy 5 Ranch – which I did find somewhat fitting.

It was amazing! We have been to places where you can drive through animal exhibits but they weren’t anything near as cool as this one was. The other great thing was that we decided to take the wagon instead of driving through so we could learn about the animals (and I bought the book so I could remember things!). Let’s just say that I have never been that up close and personal with a water buffalo and its tongue! Can you say slimy????? But it was AWESOME!

Speaking of dinner – I was able to win a battle and treat them to dinner! HA HA HA HA!!!!!! Even better though – taking my boys to watch poor Spencer at Cotillion. Yes, it is a real thing to all Northerners! For the hour before we left, he tried everything possible to get out of going and had two wingmen to help him. He needs to try harder next time.

Dude - that tongue!!!!
Dude – that tongue!!!!

There were a few times that T started begging for new pets…..who is surprised? Nobody?!? Yeah, didn’t think so! I am pretty sure our HOA frowns upon water buffalo, llamas, donkeys, and Scotch Highland Cattle. Meanwhile, Will and Joe were looking at the cattle and planning dinner.

The Lazy 5 - or 9 - Ranch!

The Lazy 5 – or 9 – Ranch!

T and Cassandra love this guy!

T and Cassandra love this guy!

Speaking of dinner – I was able to win a battle and treat them to dinner! HA HA HA HA!!!!!! Even better though – taking my boys to watch poor Spencer at Cotillion. Yes, it is a real thing to all Northerners! For the hour before we left, he tried everything possible to get out of going and had two wingmen to help him. He needs to try harder next time.

Western Cotillion night! Poor Spencer!

Western Cotillion night! Poor Spencer!

He needs Cotillion classes!

He needs Cotillion classes!

Needless to say, we had a spectacular time. Cassandra, Will, Spencer, and Joe were great hosts and the boys all had a blast together. In fact, the boys are trying to plan the next get together. Not that Cassandra and I aren’t!!!  I am so grateful to have such amazing friends. I felt so comfortable and at home with Cassandra and her family and I know the boys did, too!

Getting ready…….

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So….yes I have blogged a tiny bit here and there. Nothing major – my main goal is typically trying to gain pity but usually I end up with people telling me that my kids are hysterical. Yeah, you guys aren’t helping. Some of you lucky people continued to get random Buck boy stories. I call it therapy – you see it as comedy hour. As Andrew says to EVERYTHING….no difference.
Well, in a few short days we are headed south. I am a fairly laid back (lazy?) person but the fact that as of right now all that I have ready are my meds, the pool bag, and the snacks for the car is kind of starting to make me think I should get packing. Ehh, maybe. I also have a couple of small projects that I started when we painted the dinette and kitchen that I want to finish. Oh – and even more important, I HAVE to get my hair cut tomorrow! I also want to blog. The important things!!
The whole reason I decided to blog is because the boys are each going to have a blog for school while we are gone. I know – it could get interesting. T is super excited and A….well, he is an 11 yr old boy. The poor thing is missing three weeks of school and I am having him blog. I can hear the violins as I type. I am pretty sure it is worthy of a call to cps.
On the way to Florida we are spending a couple of days with one of my favorite people. My vacation before my vacation! Then on the way home, we spend time with another of my favorite people!! My bookends (yeah, I am sure they are thrilled with that comparison).
So, on all of those completely random notes, I am going to pretend to do something useful. Maybe. Probably not. I am sure there is a Murder She Wrote, Diagnosis Murder, or Hart to Hart marathon somewhere to distract me!