DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Soooo....my boss e-mailed me today and said I AM OFFICIALLY ON THE DAYS SCHEDULE!!!!!! Yiiippppppeeee!!!!!!!!!! Words cannot express how much this means for us. We've been praying since October (the night after I started working nights) that a position would open up on days. When I didn't think I could take anymore sleepless days, sleepless nights, 30 hour no sleep runs, nights without Andrew, crying, emotional rollar coasters, etc., I went out on a limb and e-mailed my boss reminding her that I STILL wanted to go on nights. And wallah! I'll be starting nights in August. That's like only 13 more shifts, 13 more nights until we no longer have to sleep alone, 13 more and I will finally be on a normal sleep schedule and hopefully these dark circles will disappear! We are a little excited!

Birthday Weekend- Band Wife Style

Friday
Red Lobster with Phil and Kaitlyn!!!! Love those two, and will soon love three! :)

Saturday
Worked on the new house. It's really coming along. I planted lots of flowers to give it the "curb appeal." Not sure how much I improved the look, but at least it has some flowers. It has to look a little better, right? The night was spent at Ma and Pa Schneider's. Matt cooked up some fiiiinnne pork tenderloin on the grill.

Sunday
My birthday!!!! The day you can do things like eat 5 pieces of cake, or stay in your pj's until 10:00, or stay up late, "because it's my birthday." I LOVE birthdays. I'm also a traditionalist. Every year for my birthday (July 4) we would wake up early, go to the Casey parade, have a swim party, and finish the night with fireworks. This year was WAY different. Andrew had a gig in Springfield, IL at the Capital Building. We were to get there at 8:00 am (meaning alarm went off at 5:45!!!). We made it to Springfield and waited and waited and waited. I ended up reading a book on the Capital Lawn. The gig started at 6:30, so we went shopping and ate Coldstone (Yuuuuuummmy!). The boys played great, it rained, and we went home. On the way home we bought Icee's. I had a large red one- because red is the best, and red is a 4th of July color, and a large was only $.99. It was not my usual 4th of July birthday, but it was spent with my husband and friends. What more could I ask for?



Monday
Off to the farm for us. Mom welcomed us home with pork burgers, watermelon, corn and green beans from the garden, macaroni and cheese, red velvet cake, and homemade ice cream. (I'm a little spoiled.) Later, Jars of Clay and NEEDTOBREATHE were playing in the big town of Martinsville, IL. We love Jars of Clay and had to go. Mom, Dad, cousins, aunts, and even Granny Kay and Grandpa made it out. It was a blast, but I had an even better time watching G&G "rocking out" to the show.

Blended Floats

After going to see Toy Story 3 tonight (I cried 5 times...really, it was 5) we stopped by Sonic and grabbed some Blended Coke Zero Floats. In case you've never had one, it's ice cream and your favorite bubbly beverage (I call it pop, others may call it soda) blended together. So yummy and brilliant. Andrew's never had one and it was love at first sip. He loved it so much we had to stop by QT and grab a Coke Zero so we could make our own when we got home. This is how you make a Schneider Blended Float:

Step 1: Place ice cream in blender

Step 2: Add your drink of choice. Ours was a $.59 Coke Zero from QT.

Step 3: BLEND!!!!

Step 4: Taste and see if it's "just right."

Ours needed more ice cream.

Step 5: Enjoy every sip with your sweetie!

Crazy Busy!

Work - Work - Sleep - Remedy Drive Gig - Fireworks Gig - - - - - - >

DAY AT HOME WITH ANDREW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We've only had one day at home since May.....


Can someone say....Excited???

My Mama is Awesome Because.....

She makes THE BEST homemade noodles and rolls.

She can sew anything in an emergency, including bridesmaid dresses, costumes, pants, and various other articles of clothing.

She keeps a clean house at all times.

She has a green thumb.
She supported me when I was in piano, softball, music contests, band, flags, tumbling, dance, pageant, cheerleading, volleyball, girl scouts, nursing, clubs, musicals, etc., etc., etc.

She taught me how to cook.

She listens to me rant and rave about work.

She is beautiful.

I get her hazel eyes from her.
She is an amazing example of a godly wife and mother.

She will tell me the truth.

She inspired me to become a nurse.

She is selfless.

She is the best mom ever.

Her birthday was Monday.


Happy Birthday Mama!

To My Husband.....

This past year we have gotten married, bought 2 houses, sold one house, started our jobs, traveled around, started nights, started crying, wrecked a car, committed to the band, lost a job, gained it back, didn't have a fight, didn't gain weight, didn't have a kid. You supported me through each new challenge, and encouraged me when I didn't think I could do it anymore. You let me cry on your shoulder, and sang the Oompa Loompa song to cheer me up. You waited patiently when I took forever to get ready, and were patient when I couldn't make up my mind. You encouraged me to stay healthy, and told me if the chicken dinner was really a winner. You were kind, generous, thoughtful, and gentle. You made me proud. You made me happy each and every day. I can't imagine there ever being a time I didn't know you. God put us together for great reasons. Some he has revealed, and others we have yet to see. I love you so much and thank you for being an amazing husband. Happy Anniversary!

Happy Father's Day Papa!

To the man who carried me on his shoulders till I was 8 when I was tired of walking the trail,
To the man who shared a perm with me,
To the man who I have always had wrapped around my finger,
To the man who calls me Ma,
To the man I get my legs from,
To the man I also get my chubby cheeks from,
To the man who always provided for my needs,
To the man who bought me a life size Doodle Bear on Christmas Eve,
To the man who shares my love of chocolate chips,
To the man who is the best father I could ask for.....


Happy Father's Day!
I Love You!