Thought I forgot about you........;)

Why so long in between posts...LIFE!

Last time I posted we had just returned from WDW. This was at the beginning of last summer. So whats been happening:

Kid Front: Tried Beach Volleyball last summer and loved it. Plans on playing again this summer. Played JV volleyball again in 10th grade. Started again. Won MVP at the team banquet. Such a proud mom. Got her permit to drive. It took a little longer than expected but she currently driving me around and giving me lots of grey hair. She should get her license right before school starts. Good timing for me. Her uncle gave her a car. It's not the prettiest but "puff" is a running car and it's all hers. Still playing competitive volleyball and having fun.

Foster Parent front: We had the twins until Nov. '13. It was a fight to let them go as they were just moved to another home. Their social worker is TERRIBLE and she and I did not get along, because I called her out on her job ALOT! However they are doing great. We are in touch with their new foster mom and see them about once a month. They are amazing kids and I was blessed to have them in my home. After the difficulty with the social worker (west county sucks) I took a small break to re-group and decide whether I wanted to continue. The kid and I had a chat and decided that we would continue. So as soon as I turned myself "on" again we had a brother and sister placed with us. Not twins this time but sweet kids. They have been here since Dec. '13 and will probably stay thru July at the earliest. Of course, I hope that their parents get their crap together and can get their kids back, but they are happy here and as the little girl says all the time, she's "safe". Breaks your heart!

Mom Front: Just living life! Taking care of my kid and my fosters. Not really watching my weight as I should but WTF. I am actively trying, well kinda, and hope to have a few lbs shed by the summer. Just for health reasons not for vanity. I've had quite a bit of car issues and wish that I had better finances to buy a new one now, but the plan still remains to wait until the kid is a senior or in college. On the finance front I am doing quite well paying off the bills. I recently noticed that I had made a nice little dent. It's refreshing to know that the belt tightening is working.

Vacation Front: This was the first year we haven't done a turkey or spring break trip. All because our schedules were not synced up this year. So I planned an Aulani trip for July 2014. We are very excited to return to our "home". The kid gets to bring a friend and she is so excited too. Once again I did miles for the airlines and timeshare for the stay so basically the vacation is costing me about $150. Woohoo. I will rent a car again and do all of the touristy things I didn't do last time. We will hike Diamond Head and check out Waikiki and hike to my favorite waterfall. Along with pearl harbor and pineapple. AND this time I'm getting shave ice in Haleiwa. I never do and I should. It's on the things to do list. Plus I rented a cabana like a fancy person. I'm excited about that as well.

The animals are good. Cookie is sleeping next to me and maddie is probably keeping my bed warm. Family and friends are doing well also. I had a cousin who got engaged and another who had a baby boy. We don't see them as often as we should. Attribute it to my laziness. We also had a suite for P!NK and Miley. One paid, one free both fun.

Happy Spring. Next update will probably be after the next aulani trip.